Inside Zappos : November 18, 2008

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Green Tip...Beam me up!

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Nov 18, 2008 by Latrira S.

HAPPY TUESDAY!!

Soo I stopped to get gas this morning, and as I'm standing at the pump the tv advertisement attached to the pump keeps repeating " Wash your car, go green, give the earth a hand, let us wash your car". The advertisement got a little annoying after a while but the truth is, they are right. Letting a gas station wash my car would be much better for the environment, plus it lead me to my next green tip of the day :)

GREEN TIP OF THE DAY #2

Let The Experts Wash Your Car

According to the trade group International Carwash Association, washing your car all by your lonesome can consume between 80 and 140 gallons of water compared to the 45 gallons per car a commercial car wash will use.

So when its time to get those bugs off the hood, go with the pros!

And if your budget cant afford the experts, try a 2 gallon car wash.

Till Next time... Stay Green ,Yo!

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PubCon Tweetup at the Hard Rock in Vegas!

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Nov 18, 2008 by Brett H.

Last week, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh sent out a Twitter to all who were in Vegas attending the PubCon Search Marketing Conference and invited them out to magnificant night of drinking, mingling and good rock and roll. The event, which was held at Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, became a hotbed of SEO-Meisters who were all alerted about the 'Tweetup' via a Tony-Tweet.

Everyone was told that the way to gain entry to the event was to simply write the word 'Zappos' on their arm. Below is a video of what went down. Take it away!

Thanks to everyone who came out and partied with Zappos!

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Ode to Apples and Bananas

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Nov 18, 2008 by Melissa L.

This may seem a bit odd that I am writing an ode to apples and bananas blog, but I promise there is a reason behind my madness - all the time, 60% of the time - and this may very well be one of those times.

As I look at the beautifully ripe apple and banana that are sitting on my desk waiting to be devoured, I think of how fortunate Us Zapponians are to be provided with fresh fruit daily. To some this may not seem so special, but to others the thought of fresh fruit really is just that - a thought, or a dream. There are a vast amount of people who can't afford to have fresh fruit daily, let alone work for a company who provides it.

Most of the time I do wake up grateful for the "big and obvious things" that I have in my life, but I don't wake up every morning saying thanks for the fresh fruit and vegetables that I am fortunate enough to eat every day. And I know that I am not the only one who overlooks food everyday as something to be thankful for. And why is that? Well, that's because I have it. Those who wake up hungry and spend their day wondering where their next meal is coming from, would be extremely grateful for fresh apples and bananas. And to think I am fortunate enough to be picky and search for the best looking apple and banana in the bunch!

So, being as to how this is the month to say thanks and be grateful for all the amenities we have in our lives, I encourage you to do so. Take a moment to think about the "small things" in your life and you'll probably realize that it's a lot "bigger" than you thought.

What are the "Apples and Bananas" in your life that you look over daily?

Post a not-so-obvious thing that you're thankful for. Really. Think about this one.


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Things On My Desk with George T.!

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Nov 18, 2008 by Melissa L.

Ahhhh George T. He may seem all friendly and happy-go-lucky (and he is, most of the time) but once you ask to challenge him in his crazy musical reflex game of pure madness that he keeps on his desk, he turns into a whole different person.

I strongly encourage all of you to stop by George's desk in the 2280 building and challenge him in the shocking game that he keeps on his desk. And who knows, maybe you'll be able to blow him away with your cat-like reflexes.

Check out the things that CLT Lead George T. keeps on his desk.

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