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Destination & Discovery

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  Why Quiznos failed: the fast food franchise model that turned owners against the company
  by Nathan T
  In 2007, Quiznos had more than 5,000 locations and was fighting Subway head-on. Less than 20 years later, only a sliver of that empire is left. The toasted-sub chain didn’t…
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  BlackBerry downfall story: How a smartphone empire vanished
  by Nathan T
  In early 2009, nearly half of all consumer smartphones sold in America had a BlackBerry logo on the back. Less than eight years later, phones running BlackBerry’s own operating system…
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  Target Canada expansion failure: how a retail giant lost $2.1 billion in under two years
  by Nathan T
  On March 5, 2013, Canadians lined up outside brand-new Target stores like it was Black Friday. They’d waited years for the red bullseye to cross the border. Just 22 months…
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  Beverly Hills Sign – One of the most iconic landmarks in Beverly Hills
  by Lynn V
  Today we visiting one of the most iconic landmarks in Beverly Hills – the beautiful Beverly Hills Sign. If you’ve ever seen photos of Beverly Hills, chances are you’ve seen…
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  Forgiveness: The Antidote for a Wounded Soul
  by Michelle Z
  On the path to healing emotional wounds, forgiveness is often the most difficult step to take. Many people mistakenly believe that forgiveness is an act of surrender, an admission of…
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  Letting Go: The Liberation Essential for True Healing
  by Michelle Z
  Letting go is not an act of surrender, nor is it about forgetting or denying what has happened. On the contrary, letting go is a conscious, autonomous act—a courageous choice…
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  The Easiest Vegetables to Grow In Your Apartment
  by Lynn V
  Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in:With the cost of groceries on the rise, finding affordable, fresh produce can be a challenge. Customers often have to choose…
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  9 Gardens in Los Angeles to Add to Your List
  by Lynn V
  Viet Linh was named a top Los Angeles local expert by Redfin. Check out the article we were featured in: [A Journey Through LA’s Green Spaces: 9 Gardens in Los Angeles to Add…
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  Alta Vicente Reserve – The Beautiful Coastal Trails
  by Lynn V
  Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal city located in Los Angeles County, California. This city is known for its dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Point Vicente lighthouse…
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  Alta Vicente Reserve – The Flora
  by Lynn V
  Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal city located in Los Angeles County, California. This city is known for its dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean. Alta Vicente Reserve includes 55…
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  The Hilltop Park in Signal Hill
  by Lynn V
  The Hilltop Park is located at the top of a hill in Signal Hill, a nice city in the north of downtown Long Beach. This is a stunning place for…
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  Louis Vuitton’s ‘200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition’ in Beverly Hills
  by Lynn V
  To commemorate the 200th birthday of its founder, Louis Vuitton presented “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition” in Beverly Hills. This event celebrated the creative spirit and legacy of Louis…
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  The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
  by Lynn V
  In the summer of 2022, we visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (1913-1994) – the 37th President of the United States (1969 – 1974). The Richard Nixon Presidential…
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  The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
  by Lynn V
  The US Presidential Library and Museum is a place to store and display artifacts and documents related to the life and activities of the presidents. In California, there are two…
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  The Blue Ribbon Garden – A beautiful garden in the heart of downtown Los Angeles
  by Lynn V
  If you have never been here, and without warning, you will be surprised because these stairs will lead you into a beautiful garden located in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA….
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  Pumpkins Sold at Underwood Family Farms in Somis (Ventura, California, USA) 
  by Lynn V
  During Halloween, Somis Farm Center displays and offers a wide variety of pumpkins of different sizes as well as flint corn, gourds, squashes and different decorative items for the festive…
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  Underwood Family Farms in Somis (Ventura, California, USA) 
  by Lynn V
  Somis Farm Center is one of two farmer market centers of the Underwood Family Farms. Founded in 1980 in Somis, Ventura County, California, it has been growing and supplying the…
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  Redondo Beach Pier – A beautiful, bustling tourist attraction 
  by Lynn V
  Redondo Beach Pier is located in in the coastal area of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is about 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles. From a beautiful, bustling…
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  Urban home farming trends
  by Jennifer M
  With a desire to grow their own food and find joy in farming, many urban dwellers have started cultivating vegetables and fruit trees in their home gardens or apartments. People…
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  Buying plants and flowers at Armstrong Garden Centers (Pasadena, California, USA) 
  by Lynn V
  Armstrong Garden Centers in Pasadena, California, is one of the favorite locations for local garden lovers. This nursery chain sells diverse types of indoor and outdoor plants, flowers, and garden…
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  Vietnamese Flower Festival in America on days near Lunar New Year
  by Lynn V
  Like many other years, while the Lunar New Year 2019 is approaching, many Vietnamese Americans come to Phuoc Loc Tho Mall (also called Asian Garden Mall) to visit a Vietnamese flower…
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  Using banana as a fertilizer for orchids
  by Filip V
  Banana can be processed as an effective homemade fertilizer for orchids. Banana helps the plant grow well because it has many essential nutrients for orchids. Those include vitamins, minerals, and…
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  Lisianthus
  by Jennifer M
  – English Name: Lisianthus– Scientific name: Eustoma grandiflorum (Raf) Shinn, nomenclature: Eustoma russellianum, of the Gentianaceae family.– Vietnamese name: cát tường, kiết tường, lan tường.Lisianthus is originated from western United…
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  Gerbera
  by Jennifer M
  English name: Gerber daisy, transvaal daisy, barberton daisyLatin name: Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex. Hook. fVietnamese name: Đồng tiền, cúc đồng tiền, kim tiềnFamily: Asteraceae – Cúc Gerbera is tropical tree,…
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  Sunflower
  by Jennifer M
  English name: common sunflower, sunflower, mirasol…Vietnamese name: hướng dương quỳ tử, thiên quỳ tử, quỳ tử, quỳ hoa tửLatin name: Helianthus annuus L.Family: Asteraceae – Cúc Sunflower plant is a…
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  Peach flower
  by Jennifer M
  Peach flower is very beautiful. It is flower of spring. Peach blossoms have two forms that are single petals and double petals. When blooming flowers spread wide to reveal the…
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  Coral vine
  by Jennifer M
  English name: Mexican creeper, Mexican love vine, coral vine, corallita, confederate vine, chain-of-love, hearts on a chain…Vietnamese name: Ti gônLatin name: Antigonon leptopusFamily: Polygonaceae Tigon is an easy-to-grow flower, native…
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  The Last Bookstore (Los Angeles, California, USA)
  by Lynn V
  The Last Bookstore, established in 2005, is a famous shop in DTLA, Los Angeles, California. The bookstore is well known for its unique architecture. This beautiful shop not only sells…
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  The American Indian Arts Marketplace (Los Angeles, California, USA)
  by Lynn V
  The American Indian Arts Marketplace was held by the Autry, a museum in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. According to its website, with 200 artists from more than 40 tribes,…
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  Fall Festival at the Original Farmers Market (Los Angeles, California, USA)
  by Lynn V
  The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles, California was established in 1934. In addition to fresh foods and meat, especially local and organic products, the market is a destination where…