What is Conspicuous Consumption? What is Conspicuous Consumption. Is a term introduced by the Norwegian-American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen. The term refers to consumers who buy expensive items to display wealth and income rather than to cover the real needs of the consumer. The result, according to Veblen, is a society characterized by wasted time and money. Consumption is used as a way to gain and signal status.

How do you cook Lobster Mushrooms? A quick and fun video recipe for cooking lobster mushrooms from the makers of the movie. Want to watch a whole movie about mushrooms? 8211; screening at the IFC Center in New York and across the United States this fall.

A place for me to share my thoughts, ideas and perspectives. Monday, April 8, 2013. This latest blog post is about eliminating unnecessary dings, buzzes and vibrations that affect your productivity throughout your work day. For those of you who are old enough to, think back to a time before you received email on your smartphone. For many people I know, maybe the din.

Leadership lessons are all around us. Observing and reflecting on leadership - the good and the bad - are fascinating activities. This blog is a place to share and discuss the leadership we see all around us. Monday, November 5, 2007. 10 signs of incompetent managers. Great article here in Fast Company. More than two - sound the alarm! XP seminar coming in February.

The Creative Agency for Attention Seekers. Build their brands, talk to their customers and seek out prospects. A few of the great brands our team have worked with. BBC and NWF Garden Centres. Advertising, Graphic Design, Identity.