The holidays are an incredible time to shop. With the spirit of gift giving mixed with raw consumerism, black friday throughout new years has become a free for all of deals and spending. Most companies simply mark down prices, launch full marketing campaigns, and wait for the money to roll in. Amazon however is taking an alternate approach, mixing new technology with a successful business model to cope with the rapid influx of sales that will fire away at the ecommerce giant all throughout the month of December. In 2012 Amazon Acquired Kiva, a robot manufacturing company based in MA. for $775 million. With the ability to effortlessly lift and transport 750 pounds of goods across the factory floor, Amazons in house robots are keeping up with the holiday bargains, which last year amounted to 37 million items in one 24 hour period of Cyber Monday. Though many initially feared the potential of jobs lost to robots, a sure sign of the times, Amazon announced it would hire over 80,000 workers this holiday...
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It’s not easy to get in the Holiday spirit in Los Angeles, what with the lack of snowmen or just cold weather in general. But the Venice Winter Wonderland is bringing it all a little bit closer. There might even be a little bit of snow involved, along with a whole bundle of other holiday festivities for the whole family. The event is ongoing and taking place: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10am-7pm. December 5th-January 4th at the Venice Beach Recreation Center 1800 Oceanfront Walk (just west of Windward Circle). Activities include: Snow Play Area & Slides Candy Cane Lane featuring Arts & Crafts and Seasonal Treats Entertainment featuring Venice Rockettes and Carolers Gingerbread Making Contest, featuring Live Demos on specified dates Holiday Cookie Decorating Ugly Sweater Contest Photos with Santa in a Giant Snow Globe! Holiday Train Rides Bounce House...
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The annual LA Harvest Festivals are still kicking it, with so many attractions for the whole family. You need a place to break into the fall season, then LA Harvest Festivals are offering more than enough Halloween attractions. Four total festivals across town are taking place, with the first halves already over with, you can still catch the final Halloween celebrations Oct 31 – Nov 2. Westwood Cheviot Mission Hills South LA (Nov 15th –...
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Grab your forks and don’t spoil your appetite, the East Side Food Festival is coming to Silverlake. The date is set for Sunday November 9 4-8pm. With vendors from all across the board the festival is sure to draw many patrons of both food and culture. Held in the beautiful Mack Sennet studios, vendors and festival goers alike can enjoy a modicum of samples and various delectables from their favorite restaurants. Though it has drawn some debate from the name, due to it not being on the technical “east side” they defend their name saying “…In our version of the east side of LA, we basically include all neighborhoods east of Western. This includes Los Feliz, Silverlake, East Hollywood, Koreatown, DTLA, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Atwater, Echo Park, etc”n Live DJ’s, raffles, prizes, and book signings will also be taking place. More information can be found on their official website. VENDORS: Alimento – Silverlake www.alimentola.com Auntie Em’s Kitchen – Eagle Rock www.auntieemskitchen.com Better Booch – DTLA (Grand Central Market) www.betterbooch.com Black Hogg – Silverlake www.blackhogg.com Carnitas el Momo – LA www.carnitaselmomo.com Donut Friend – Highland Park www.donutfriend.com El Condor – Silverlake www.elcondorla.com Elf Cafe – Echo Park elfcafe.com Gualaguetza Micheladas – Koreatown www.ilovemole.com Homestate – Los Feliz www.myhomestate.com Kitchen Mouse – Highland Park www.kitchenmousela.com Little Beast – Highland Park www.littlebeastrestaurant.com McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams – DTLA (Grand Central Market) www.mcconnells.com Melissa’s Produce – Vernon www.melissas.com Mexicali Taco & Co. – DTLA www.mexicalitaco.com Momed – Atwater Village www.atmomed.com Pine and Crane – Silverlake www.pineandcrane.com Starry Kitchen – Chinatown www.starrykitchen.com Sticky Rice – DTLA (Grand Central Market) www.eatstickyrice.com The Black Cat – Silverlake www.theblackcatla.com The Oinkster – Eagle Rock, Hollywood www.theoinkster.com Umami Burger – Los Feliz...
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Silverlandia would like to take a moment and thank the readers and contributors of Silverlandia. Last weekend Silverlandia was presented an award by the Silverlake Chamber of Commerce for the Best Of Silverlake Awards. We’re very happy for the recognition, as we walked away with the award for “The Best Way to Get The Word Out About Your Business”. Accomplishments in such a historic and iconic neighborhood as Silverlake, Los Angeles is no easy feat. We love to serve our community, and promote local business. With our passion for marketing, branding, publication, and general information we hope to make the next year even greater. Thanks again!...
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