RIP CHITA RIVERA

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Rivera was the first Hispanic woman to be honored at Kennedy Center and in 2009, POTUS Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal.

Chita Rivera, pioneering Tony-winning performer, dies at 91. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QtmiJcVmD9E

Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson, professionally known as Chita Rivera, was an American actress, singer, and dancer. Rivera received numerous accolades including two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, and a Drama League Award. 

HOMELESS NOMADS

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An unfortunate breakdown of the four types of homelessness and the kind of issues people face in the United States:

  • Transitional Homelessness…
  • Episodic Homelessness. ... 
  • Chronic Homelessness. ... 
  • Hidden Homelessness.

However, homelessness is prevalent all over the world and the USA is not near the top twenty. In NYC, where I live Int really is the city that never sleeps.

BODY LANGUAGE

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These are other ways of communicating besides verbally and this is focusing on body language and how we a[pear to others.

Proximity 

Paying attention to how close someone stands to others during conversation is vital. If you stand too close to someone, it might be a sign of aggression in their culture. On the other hand, if you stand too far away, it might come across as insincere. 

In Japan, it’s common to have more of a distance between others. One reason for this need of extra space is the bow made when greeting others. 

TODAYS 🎁 GIFT

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In our fast paced world today many people often like to rush towards the next thing, then the next one after that… Slow down!

You may be moving way too fast. Enjoy the moment you’re in right now. Be present in the moment. Live in the moment. #motivation  

Many may have heard it said before—probably multiple times—that it’s important to live in the present moment.

Some folks have also heard similar pieces of advice like:

TRUMPS IN BIG TROUBLE

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Donald Trump and his family are about to find out what big trouble is and the fate of those who lie, cheat, and steal for profit.

Trump is a baby and a bully with 91 felony counts who has shown the world that he is incapable of following the rule of law.

The year 2024 will be the worst in the history of Donald Trump’s family, and his lawless practices in addition to the criminal cases coming down the legal highway are bound to destroy his brand and a future as a free American, when the legal system locks him up.

LIFE LESSONS

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Our entire life can change in an instant. So instead of passively taking what we have for granted, be grateful for it and do whatever good we can with it.

We often forget that death hangs over us; it lingers in the space we cannot touch, and in the blink of an eye, in the flash of a second, it can capture us and strip us bare of the most precious blessing of all: The gift of being alive.

USA MONEY

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As we enter the Happy News Year of 2024 - Published reports provide the average income across the United States of America.

Figures reveal a fascinating economic landscape. This year, NewTraderU analyzes the variance in earnings from coast to coast, and it becomes evident that each state tells its unique story of financial prosperity and challenges.

https://www.newtraderu.com/2024/01/27/average-income-by-state-2024/

US SOLDERS KILLED

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Three American service members were killed and “many” were wounded in a drone strike inside a military base in Jordan,

POTUS Joe Biden attributed the attack to Iran-backed militia groups. They were the first U.S. fatalities in months of strikes against American forces across the Middle East by Iranian-backed militias amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, increasing the risk of escalation.