If you have Amazon Prime Now and live near or in the Los Angeles area you will be able to get a Hyundai delivered to your doorstep.
"Hyundai has partnered with Amazon to bring an on-demand test drive program to one of California's most densely populated urban areas as the automaker looks for new ways to reach customers."
This campaign is not permanent. It will be held during the last two weekends in August and "will give Amazon Prime subscribers living in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas a chance to order a 45-to-60-minute test drive of a 2017 Hyundai Elantra."
Amazon Prime Now is an extension of Amazon Prime. It gives people "free same-day delivery of many products including groceries and food from restaurants with their $99 annual membership."
The campaign is called Prime Now, Drive Now. You will be able to get a car delivered to your house or another location. A marketing agency called The Drive Shop will provide trained driving hosts for the test drives. After the test drive is over you will be directed to your local Hyundai dealer if you would like to buy the car.
"Automakers, which have historically used T.V. and print advertising, social media marketing and high-profile sponsorships to reach buyers, are looking for new ways to connect to younger customers who might not want to deal with the hassle of going to a dealership to test drive a car."
"Amazon Prime members now make up more than half the online retailer's customer base, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners." A study was released in July that stated Amazon has about 63 million Prime members."
Hyundai and Amazon also partnered to "let owners of its Genesis G80 and its soon-to-be-released G90 start and control their cars remotely by giving voice commands to their Amazon Echo home hub device."
Amazon Will Now Deliver A Car To Your Doorstep: http://fortune.com/2016/08/19/amazon-prime-now-hyundai/
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Little Pine
Over the weekend I drove to Silver Lake with my daughters to check out this restaurant called Little Pine. This restaurant is 100% plant-based and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a weekend brunch menu. Moby, a very talented chef opened this little restaurant. He has been vegan for 28 years and wanted to open a restaurant that made delicious vegan food.
As you walk into the tiny restaurant there is a hostess waiting to greet you. If you look to your right there is a section where you can buy books, candles, mugs, etc. The lay out is nice and open. It's a simple and fresh atmosphere.
I got the vegan grilled cheese with a side of tomato soup. French toast and the avocado toast with a side of hash browns also made its way to our table.
If you live in the area, or even if you don't I recommend you try this restaurant out. What more can you ask for than great service, food and ambience. Those three categories is what makes a restaurant working going back to and the Little Pine gets a 10 out of 10 from me.
Little Pine: http://www.littlepinerestaurant.com/
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As you walk into the tiny restaurant there is a hostess waiting to greet you. If you look to your right there is a section where you can buy books, candles, mugs, etc. The lay out is nice and open. It's a simple and fresh atmosphere. I got the vegan grilled cheese with a side of tomato soup. French toast and the avocado toast with a side of hash browns also made its way to our table.
If you live in the area, or even if you don't I recommend you try this restaurant out. What more can you ask for than great service, food and ambience. Those three categories is what makes a restaurant working going back to and the Little Pine gets a 10 out of 10 from me.
Little Pine: http://www.littlepinerestaurant.com/
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Farmer's Market
The farmer's market is a great place to get fresh produce and support your local businesses. This morning I headed over there with some cash in my pocket and a reusable bag. I browsed the different pop up stores for fruit and vegetables. I found some great strawberries, peaches and pluots. I grabbed some vegan cranberry cookies on the way out.
Everyone at the farmer's market was so friendly. They all had a smile on their faces and were happy to be there. I love farmer's markets because you can find great produce that you won't normally find in the market. Plus you know that you're supporting local businesses. Often times the owner of the business will be the one giving you your change or packaging your fruit for you. It's a great feeling to know that you are dealing directly with the manufacturer.
I highly suggest that you find a farmer's market near you!
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Summer Olympics 2016
The Olympic opening ceremony was on Friday,August 5. As I watched country after country walk proudly amongst the crowd with their flags held high in the air, I couldn't help but smile. These athletes have worked so hard to get here. Day after day. Night after night. Years and years and years of hard work, sweat and pulled muscles to get here.
I watched as Katie Ledecky murdered her opponents and Simone Biles focus on the balance beam. I cheered as Michael Phelps swam ahead of everyone in front of him.
The olympics has just begun and it is already an event you do not want to miss.
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I watched as Katie Ledecky murdered her opponents and Simone Biles focus on the balance beam. I cheered as Michael Phelps swam ahead of everyone in front of him.
The olympics has just begun and it is already an event you do not want to miss.
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
How To Have The Perfect Beach Day
The beach is a care free, laughter filled, sand in your shoes and leave your hair natural kind of place. You don't need to dress up or put on your best dress shoes. All you need is a good beach towel, an interesting book and a retro pair of shades. You can spend your day in the sun and let the rays beam down on you until you're a nice shade of golden brown. You can walk around and venture into the little shops and boutiques looking for that one of a kind piece that a small corner in your apartment is missing or you can spend your day in the ocean. You can ease your way into the cold salty water and before you know it your shoulder deep into the ocean, not knowing what's below you, awaiting the adventure that the ocean brings.
To have the perfect beach day, here's what you need:
1.) A nice early start to the morning
I'm not trying to cramp your style by setting up a schedule, but waking up with the sun is the best feeling in the world. Take your time, lay in bed, drink a nice cup of coffee, tea or if you're like me, just some plain cold water. Start your morning out with a short meditation and breathe in the warm summer air.
2.) Pack a beach bag or backpack
Bring a towel, some sunscreen, coconut oil in place of tanning oil, snacks, a book, a pair of cheap sunglasses (just in case you accidentally step or sit on them) and an extra shirt because we all know that somehow the clothes you come to the beach in will end up getting soaked, filled with sand or stained with sunscreen.
3.) Walk around the town
Every beach town has cool stores and restaurants that are often unique to that specific area. Venture away from the beach for a while and peak into the boutiques and small stores. Rent a bike or skateboard and ride around town.
4.) Stay till dark
If you're having a beach day, you might as well turn it into a beach night. Get a bon fire going, roast some marshmallows, play some music and tell stories with your friends and family. The beach at night is so calming and relaxing.
The beach is one of my favorite places. You can walk along the bike path, surf, play volleyball or lay on your beach towel all day sipping on lemonade and snacking on cherries.
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To have the perfect beach day, here's what you need:
1.) A nice early start to the morning
I'm not trying to cramp your style by setting up a schedule, but waking up with the sun is the best feeling in the world. Take your time, lay in bed, drink a nice cup of coffee, tea or if you're like me, just some plain cold water. Start your morning out with a short meditation and breathe in the warm summer air.
2.) Pack a beach bag or backpack
Bring a towel, some sunscreen, coconut oil in place of tanning oil, snacks, a book, a pair of cheap sunglasses (just in case you accidentally step or sit on them) and an extra shirt because we all know that somehow the clothes you come to the beach in will end up getting soaked, filled with sand or stained with sunscreen.
3.) Walk around the town
Every beach town has cool stores and restaurants that are often unique to that specific area. Venture away from the beach for a while and peak into the boutiques and small stores. Rent a bike or skateboard and ride around town.
4.) Stay till dark
If you're having a beach day, you might as well turn it into a beach night. Get a bon fire going, roast some marshmallows, play some music and tell stories with your friends and family. The beach at night is so calming and relaxing.
The beach is one of my favorite places. You can walk along the bike path, surf, play volleyball or lay on your beach towel all day sipping on lemonade and snacking on cherries.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Summer
Summer is a time for sun. Summer means laughter, water in your hair, sand in between your toes and watermelon juice running down your chin. Summer is about feeling care free, light and happy. Hot warm nights are perfect for running in the ocean or skateboarding down sunset boulevard. Hot mornings are great for a fruit smoothie and a dip in the pool, a bike ride or a movie.
My summers have changed as I've gotten older. Growing up I spent my summers at the beach eating ice cream and working on my tan. My house was constantly buzzing with 17 year old boys sprawled out on the couch, chairs and the floor eating the entire refrigerator.
When I got a full time job and then a career, my summer turned into three months filled with work, just like any other time of the year. I miss the days of my hair curling from the salt in the ocean and running down the beach listening to music, but that does not mean I don't appreciate where I am in my life now. Though sometimes I feel like I'm looking out at the beautiful summer days through a window.
When I think of summer I think of the song "Don't Worry Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin. He sings "in every life we have some trouble but when you worry, you make it double. Don't worry, be happy."
I love the heat. I love summer. I love the feeling of the strong sun beating down on my face. My summers have changed, that is true, but summer is still my favorite time of year. This is a reminder to myself to get out and enjoy the sun while it lasts.
Don't Worry Be Happy music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU
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My summers have changed as I've gotten older. Growing up I spent my summers at the beach eating ice cream and working on my tan. My house was constantly buzzing with 17 year old boys sprawled out on the couch, chairs and the floor eating the entire refrigerator.
When I got a full time job and then a career, my summer turned into three months filled with work, just like any other time of the year. I miss the days of my hair curling from the salt in the ocean and running down the beach listening to music, but that does not mean I don't appreciate where I am in my life now. Though sometimes I feel like I'm looking out at the beautiful summer days through a window.
When I think of summer I think of the song "Don't Worry Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin. He sings "in every life we have some trouble but when you worry, you make it double. Don't worry, be happy."
I love the heat. I love summer. I love the feeling of the strong sun beating down on my face. My summers have changed, that is true, but summer is still my favorite time of year. This is a reminder to myself to get out and enjoy the sun while it lasts.
Don't Worry Be Happy music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Airplane Emissions Are Causing Pollution
Yesterday the Environmental Protection Agency issued "a scientific assessment known as an endangerment finding, which determined that emissions from certain kinds of plane engines contribute to pollution that fuels climate change and creates health risks for Americans." Commercial jets are often connected to emissions that have carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide or other compounds. The EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said that this will lead to "aircraft engines that will produce less pollution-not just greenhouse gases, but less pollution and potentially noise pollution."
U.S. regulators are going to partner "with the International Civil Aviation Organization to set global CO2 emissions standards next year." As stated by the Environmental Protection Agency, commercial aircraft contributes about 3 percent of all U.S. emissions.
"The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth, represented by the environmental law group Earthjustice, petitioned the EPA in 2007 to regulate carbon emissions from aircraft under the federal Clean Air Act." Earthjustice also sued in 2010 to try and force "regulators to set standards on green-house gas pollution from planes."
According to Dan Rutherford, aviation program director for the nonprofit International Council on Clean Transportation, new aircraft designs can potentially decrease fuel usage by almost a quarter by 2024 which is more than the required amount.
"Monday's action continues the Obama administration's push to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from a wide array of sectors. Last week, the White House announced new initiatives aimed at making a switch to electric vehicles more attractive for the nation's drivers." Government officials also took a trip to Vienna over the weekend "as part of an international effort to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs-powerful agents that are most often used in refrigerants in car and home air conditioners."
Washington Post Article White House Takes Aim At A Fast-Growing Source Of Emissions: Airplanes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2016/07/25/white-house-takes-aim-at-a-fast-growing-source-of-emissions-airplanes/
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U.S. regulators are going to partner "with the International Civil Aviation Organization to set global CO2 emissions standards next year." As stated by the Environmental Protection Agency, commercial aircraft contributes about 3 percent of all U.S. emissions.
"The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth, represented by the environmental law group Earthjustice, petitioned the EPA in 2007 to regulate carbon emissions from aircraft under the federal Clean Air Act." Earthjustice also sued in 2010 to try and force "regulators to set standards on green-house gas pollution from planes."
According to Dan Rutherford, aviation program director for the nonprofit International Council on Clean Transportation, new aircraft designs can potentially decrease fuel usage by almost a quarter by 2024 which is more than the required amount.
"Monday's action continues the Obama administration's push to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from a wide array of sectors. Last week, the White House announced new initiatives aimed at making a switch to electric vehicles more attractive for the nation's drivers." Government officials also took a trip to Vienna over the weekend "as part of an international effort to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs-powerful agents that are most often used in refrigerants in car and home air conditioners."
Washington Post Article White House Takes Aim At A Fast-Growing Source Of Emissions: Airplanes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2016/07/25/white-house-takes-aim-at-a-fast-growing-source-of-emissions-airplanes/
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