Business

Not A Secret Santa

Submitted by ub on
Images

MacKenzie Scott has managed to share her massive wealth to such a wonderful degree that she overshadowed and made the macho tech titans look like tightwads. So if she has it and wants to flaunt it, that’s her prerogative.

She says that not only are nonprofits chronically underfunded, but they are also chronically diverted from their work by fund-raising and by burdensome reporting requirements that donors often place on them.

SUCCSESS

Submitted by ub on
Images

The accomplishment of goals and our achievements are obtained when we disown our frustrations.

Can-do people aggressively pursue solutions and uncover creative methods others never even try to find. Rather than wallowing in helplessness, overcome the obstacles and move on.

Take the bull by the horns.

Can-do people are fearless. We go straight to the source of their solution.

New Island Businesses

Submitted by ub on
Images

With the new year 2020, comes new local opportunities and they are located next to each other at 325 City Island Avenue, NYC, NY 10464.

The City Island Fruit Bar is open for business with plenty of natural juices and smoothies. Next door is the Sea Breeze Deli serving delicious food, according to Gary. a local patron. 718.885.1263

Others say... Great places for a quick break... Owners are super friendly, they will get lots of locals to frequent these establishments.

Abolish The Electoral College

Submitted by ub on

POTUS ratings are under water in all the national polls. However, Donald Trump’s possible re-election might not be quite so bleak.
This one is a worst rip-off than buying a degree from Trump University.

His advantage in the Electoral College, relative to the popular vote, may now be even larger than it was in 2016, according to analysts of national election results and polling data.

GOP Pushback

Submitted by ub on

POTUS had a free reign with Congress for the first two years since he took office, but the Democrats began to pushback after We The People voted for and now, finally even Republican US Senate is playing a game of political truth and consequences.

In fact, Senators from both sides of the aisle are trying to stop Trump from using emergency authority to sell arms to Saudi Arabia and Trump’s tariffs on Mexico mark the latest breaking point for Senate Republicans who have started a GOP pushback.

Good and Bad News

Submitted by ub on

As I write from one of Marriott Hotels’ four star properties while traveling on business with my favorite award winning banker, who does not want me to write a story about her experience because she believes in keeping a low profile, I learned the following.

Marriott International has come up with a new home-rental concept, aiming to take on Airbnb Inc. and other home-sharing companies in one of the lodging industry’s hottest segments. Marriott will now compete with Airbnb worldwide.

Next Rising Star

Submitted by ub on

Texas-based Nexstar may become the nation's largest local TV station owner after announcing a $6.4 billion deal to acquire Tribune's 42 stations. This deal now creates the largest commercial TV Broadcaster in the #USA.

The CEO's kindler, gentler approach towards the FCC and other regulators will see an intensified public relations blitz in securing federal approval of the Texas-sized takeover.

Home Buyers Year 2018

Submitted by ub on

The US housing bubble was a real estate bubble affecting over half of the U.S. states. Housing prices peaked in early 2006, started to decline in 2006 and 2007, and reached new lows in 2012.

However, for the past several years, home sellers have had the upper hand as they haggled with buyers over price. However, next year it will be a fair fight.

Christmas Countdown

Submitted by ub on

Yes, sir its that time of the year once again. It's time for our annual Christmas Countdown. Here's an eclectic assortment of #CityImages best and most favorite Christmas news stories.

This Christian holiday honors the birth of Jesus Christ and has evolved over two millennia into a worldwide religious and secular spectacular, incorporating many pre-Christian, pagan traditions into the festivities along the way. Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together celebrating and exchanging gifts.

Don't Be Rushing US

What is the reason for the Trump administration's tiny steps toward imposing sanctions targeting Moscow under a new US law by sending Congress a list of entities linked to the defense and intelligence arms of the Russian government?

It is the world’s largest nation, and perhaps POTUS has a vision many Americans have yet to see, like the fact that Russian borders European and Asian countries as well as the Pacific and Arctic oceans. Its landscape ranges from tundra and forests to subtropical beaches.

Image
your-ballot-your-ballot-was-counted