It's A Wonderful Life

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Every day, my folks used to say it. Now my wife and kids remind me to follow through. Concentrate on positive energy. That’s what head angel Joseph urges Angel 2nd Class Clarence as they review the life of GB, the hero in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

You may think this tearjerker may have absolutely nothing to do with your, life, business, or organization. But concentrate. As Joseph would say, soon you’ll be able to see all by yourself. There are lessons all of us can learn from “It’s a Wonderful Life:”

Gonzo Journalism

Not that Gonzo, who is also known as The Great Gonzo or Gonzo the Great Muppet character who is best known for his eccentric passion for stunt performance. Close, but no cigar.

It was 80 years ago this year that American writer Hunter Thompson was born in Kentucky. He was a different type of individual who lived by his own rules.

#CityImages takes a look at his Gonzo Journalism style of writing without any and all claims of objectivity, often including himself as part of the story utilizing a first-person narrative. He began as a sports reporter but became a big-time writer.

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Worst Day?

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As if this year has not been long enough, some say today is going to be the worst day of the year.

The Solstice marks beginning in winter that means the cold temperatures are just around the corner as if they have not already arrived. The winter solstice signifies the longest night and fewest hours of daylight this year.

This is also called Yule and Midwinter, which marks the moment at which the Northern Hemisphere is tilted the farthest from the sun and occurs at the same instant everywhere on Earth.

St. Patrick's Christmas

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The 38th Annual Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 7:00 PM in NYC's St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The concert will feature performances by St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choir Dr. Jennifer Pascual, Director https://youtu.be/ORUZqV6WA14

The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir Pastor Frank A. Haye, Director, The Young People's Chorus of New York Francisco Nüñez, Director, The Cathedral Organs Daniel Brondel and Michael Hey, Organists, and New York Symphonic Brass. https://youtu.be/HWdjesRtr8s

The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Back in the good old days during this season, the US ratified the Thirteenth Amendment, forever abolishing slavery in the United States. Now, American taxpayers have become slaves to big business after special interests wrote and made sure their "Yuge" tax bill was approved by our so-called representatives, which apparently never read it first.

The move has been called the art of a steal by Trump's hometown newspaper, but it can also be called robbing the hood, the engine, or just plain carjacking. Republicans in Congress delivered their epic overhaul of tax laws, bringing "Bigly" cuts for business, and tiny ones for middle-class Americans. No public hearings and no time for our independent government experts to analyze it.

Did fraudsters out in full swing and ready to steal our holiday cheer and we allowed them to get away with it? Those who swore to work in our best interest have allowed steep tax cuts for businesses and for the wealthy. There were no public hearings held on this tax bill as it stands. The US is about to pass the $1.5 trillion tax bill, and send it to the President's signature by Christmas.

Shame on @SpeakerRyan @HouseGOP, @SenateMajLdr @SenateGOP and on @POTUS and @realDonaldTrump
who refuses to show us his returns. What are you hiding? DoYouPay? #ShowMeTheMoney. #TRUMPTAXES

This tax bill is a win for donors, corporations, and the one percent. Its a win for corporations and a loss for the average American and will be a loss for you next year.

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little." President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Does Congress know what they are doing? The US House will have to vote once again on a sweeping tax overhaul after a late-afternoon glitch delayed the plan. US Senate parliamentarian ruled that three provisions in the bill did not comply with strict budget rules and would have to be taken out. Though Senators approved the bill Wednesday morning, now the House fixes the mistake, the GOP $1.5 Trillion bill is a permanent 40% tax cut for corporations, and smaller businesses will also see their tax burden shrink significantly. But what about the rest of US? A sweeping tax plan whose promises face widespread doubts https://apnews.com/fd184b6b1cbf499b954b2916df99db58

Merry Christmas and Happy 2018

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"圣诞快乐"
"GOD JUL"
"BUON ANNO"
"JOYEUX NOEL"
"VESELE VANOCE"
"メリークリスマス"
"MELE KALIKIMAKA"
"NODLAG SONA DHUIT"
"BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA"
"С Рождеством Христовым"
"FELIZ NATAL"
"BOAS FESTAS"
"FELIZ NAVIDAD"
"MERRY CHRISTMAS"
"KALA CHRISTOUGENA"
"VROLIJK KERSTFEEST"
"Χαρούμενα Χριστούγεννα"
"FROHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN"
"BUON NATALE-GODT NYTAR"
"HUAN YING SHENG TAN CHIEH"
"WESOLYCH SWIAT-SRETAN BOZIC"
"MOADIM LESIMHA-LINKSMU KALEDU"
"HAUSKAA JOULUA-AID SAID MOUBARK"
"즐거운 성탄"
"'N PRETTIG KERSTMIS"
"ONNZLLISTA UUTTA VUOTTA"
"Z ROZHDESTYOM KHRYSTOVYM"

Artificial Intelligence

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Recently, I saw some nut job interviewing Alexa, but after turning it off, I began to wonder about all artificial intelligence and the growing list of voice assistants like Siri, Bixby, and last but not least Alexa. These services may not be of much concern to us currently, but as far as the future is concerned, one never knows, does one?

Chatbots are often brought up as a new form of customer service and engagement on social media, but AI and voice assistants can also help crunch numbers that can lead to business decisions.

Liberty and Justice for All

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When I arrived legally in this great country from Cuba with my family, I learned many American phrases. One, my parents taught me was "I know nothing about politics" and as I grew up and learned how to speak English, I watched my folks work hard to realize the American dream.

We left everything behind in our Caribbean island paradise known as the Pearl of the Antilles, following Fidel Castro's rise with his Russian based authoritarian regime, who many didn't recognize until it was too late.

New Years Undies?

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Which color of underwear will you be using to bid farewell to the old year and celebrate the new year? Will you lean towards an old, traditional and very worn item in your drawers?

Undoubtedly, wearing underwear of a specific color and style is one of the most popular traditions that has been carried out from generation to generation to attract good vibes, positive energies, health, money, and love. Therefore, consider the recommendations below, as they represent what you wish for the New Year 2018.

City Images Ambassador

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There are thousands of cities on earth, depending on the definition of the term. It is important to take a moment to deconstruct the word #CITY before determining how many there are. The United States has 3,007 counties and 137 county equivalents for a total of 3,144 counties and county equivalents. #Cities and #Towns. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 19,354 incorporated places in the US.

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