$RACE If you are interested in profitable, growing companies Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) since its October 2016 IPO is the standout stock in the automotive sector, it is The Aristocrat. While that does not make its shares worth buying at any price, you cannot deny that successful capitalism requires profit, eventually. In comparison, loss making companies act like […]
Reading is an effective way to strengthen our higher-order thinking skills. Research has shown that reading a novel can enhance the brain’s neuron connections and improve the overall function of the brain. It was also revealed that reading strengthens the ability to empathize, and stimulates the imagination in a way that the reader was actually […]
Here are 9 packing mistakes many travelers make and how to avoid them. 1. You pack lots of clothing items, and wear less than 50% of it A bit of self control at the packing stage will pay dividends later. Think about what goes together, the goal is to pack a capsule wardrobe where each […]
Global-strategy adviser Parag Khanna describes the ways that the world economy is increasingly Asia-centric and will be moving even more swiftly in that direction. Here’s why More than 50% of the world’s population lives in Asia, where economies are growing quickly and becoming increasingly interconnected in culture, business, and trade. In this piece Parag Khanna, […]
By Aarti Nagraj Dubai’s Global Village recorded its “biggest-ever” season, receiving more than 7 million visitors during its 166 days in operation, it revealed this week The figure marks an increase of 16% over the prior season, a statement said. Here it is in pictures! The cultural destination, which closed on 13 April for the […]
$WFC Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE:WFC) shares are extending Friday’s declines in Monday pre-market trading, as analyst downgrades pile on after the bank lowered its net interest income forecast. Firms cutting their rating on Wells Fargo stock to neutral include Goldman, BofA and Buckingham. Shares of Wells Fargo fell about 1.6% Monday, after closing down […]
France Prepares for “Ultra-Violent” Protests This Weekend France is mobilizing tens of thousands of police officers and closing landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre as authorities warned that anti-government protests Saturday could be even more violent than the ones that have crippled the country for weeks. “According to the information we have, some […]
Colombian Navy has Found the “Holy Grail” of Shipwrecks Just off Cartagena. Colombia’s government advances toward salvaging the treasure from the sunken Spanish galleon San Jose. Sitting at the bottom of the ocean, just off Colombia’s coast, is one of the Western Hemisphere’s richest treasures: a Spanish galleon packed with billions of dollars worth of […]
The Democratic Party is the Party of Jihad It will be the death of American democracy if the Democrats are successful in overthrowing the government of President Trump The Democratic Party has gone on the offensive and adopted the strategies of Jihad to overthrow the government of President Donald Trump, they have dubbed it “Resistance” […]
The Why of Donald Trump, This Time, This Place Right-thinking people have tried dignity, and statesmanship. Could there be another human being on this earth who so desperately prized “collegiality” as Ronald Reagan? And the results were always the same. The Big Q: Why? The Big A: Well, while we were playing by the rules […]
The Changing Face of the Luxury Market With disruption taking hold in the region’s luxury sector, Maya Kusybi examines how brands are being forced to rethink their mindset and operate in a new retail era Luxury was once defined simply by price and quality, but unless you have been living in a parallel universe, you […]
The Mathematics of the Culture War On America B = f (P,E) Kurt Lewin, the 20th Century German-American psychologist, is recognized as the founder of social psychology – the study of how the personality, attitudes, motivations, and behavior of the individual influences and is influenced by the group. Dr. Lewin studied group dynamics and organizational […]
Liberalism Is The Biggest Threat to America’s Culture Striking back at “liberalism” as taking advantage of blacks on “idealisms” such as “diversity” and “inclusion,” African American author Shelby Steele that “leftism really retards development.” “Liberalism is our biggest threat to our culture and our way of life,” Mr. Steele said. “I think the left causes people to […]
Emmanuel Macron Does Not See the Threat of Islamic Terrorism Emmanuel Macron, a “Useful Infidel,” is not a supporter of terrorism or Islamism. It is worse: he does not even see the threat. Macron’s political movement has largely been infiltrated by Muslim Brotherhood militants. The Big Q: Is Macron an open promoter of Islamism in […]
Employee Owned Companies Pass the “Recession Test” Employee stock ownership of companies has been promoted in the US since the country’s founding. After the Revolutionary War, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton fostered the resurgence of the Codfish industry by providing financial subsidies, but only for ships that had written profit-sharing agreements with their crews. This program, […]
The World’s Top Travel Destinations for a Good Night’s Rest by Kevin Tyler You don’t have to give up a good night’s rest when you travel. In fact, there are plenty of travel destinations known for being relaxing and peaceful. Why not improve your sleep by checking out one of these top places? Landmannalaugar, Iceland […]
Go back in time to discover the history of Dubai in the nearby mountain town of Hatta. Travel back in time to an era of citadels, forts and towers in the mountain town of Hatta, dating back several centuries. This quiet retreat, nestled in the craggy peaks of the Hajar Mountains, is known for […]
France’s Le Pen Supports Donald Trump’s Travel Ban Marine Le Pen, France’s National Front leader, came out in support of US President Donald Trump’s travel ban condemned by some other Western European leaders. “I think that most of the reactions are in bad faith,” Ms. Le Pen said in a TV interview. “It is a […]
It’s a Great Time to Visit Dubai Dubai is unaffected by any travel ban, the US and the UAE enjoy a close and friendly relationship. And as always the mood on the ground in Dubai is festive. Dubai’s growing appeal as a destination for staging and attending events was recently recognised at prestigious awards, reflecting […]
VP Pence’s March for Life Speech, “Remarkable & Historic” US Vice President Mike Pence’s address at Friday’s March for Life in Washington DC marks a “truly remarkable and historic” appearance to speak on the issue, we believe. “Many Presidents and Vice Presidents have said they were pro-life,” Kellyanne Conway said in a TV interview Friday.”They […]
Call to Boycott Bruce Springsteen Tour of Australia Bruce Springsteen called Trump a Racist for wanting to control immigration. Bruce Springsteen has proven he is now a political activist first and an entertainer second, Australia should send him a massage that we support Trump and his attempt to use his celebrity to get Hillary elected […]
Pauline Hanson: Halal Certification at Best a Scam at Worst Funding Terrorism The case made against Halal Certification by Pauline Hanson and One Nation Do you realise that you are paying a tax/surcharge that funds ISLAMIC SCHOOLS AND MOSQUES, when you do your shopping? What is also believed is that it funds terrorism. In October […]
Australia It’s Time: Vote One Nation Today I joined the One Nation Party, if you are an Australian it is time for you to do the same. I am pretty sure I won’t be a candidate, I was a wild young fella and I think that will rule me out, I have however offered my […]
Applying Zen Principles to Leadership We all know that successful leaders delegate effectively, communicate clearly, coach and mentor their staff and think strategically. But leadership is more than these commonly understood principles. It is about thinking creatively, innovatively and managing change successfully. There are 7 aesthetic principles of Zen that, if we apply to our […]
Face Reality When Trading the Financial Markets You may have seen the articles about how trading the financial markets is a very hard to succeed in. How every day, hundreds of fledgling traders try their hand at the stock market for the 1st time, and in a couple of weeks they recede with their tails […]
Dubai Opera Opens to Public Dubai Opera will offer a diverse year-round program of concerts and events Placido Domingo sang at a sold-out Dubai Opera Wednesday evening, starting a diverse year-round program of concerts and events designed to appeal to Dubai’s cosmopolitan residents and visitors. A media preview was held Tuesday, coinciding with the dress […]
Summering in London Here are some of good ways to enjoy the Summer months in London, one of Europe’s finest capital cities London is basking in a newfound glow having just stolen the Crown of most popular European capital from its rival Paris. After a spectacular couple of years featuring a royal wedding, a diamond […]
Dying American Entrepreneurship is a National Emergency American entrepreneurship may well be dying a slow and undignified death. John Dearie, EVP for Policy at the Financial Services Forum said recently that, “New businesses are disproportionately responsible for the innovation that drives productivity and economic growth, and they account for virtually all job creation….I would say, […]
Americans are Getting Heavier and Heavier Since the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, the average American has put on 15 or more additional pounds without getting any taller. Even 11-year-old kids aren’t immune from this weight plague, the study found. Girls are more than 7 pounds heavier even though their height is the same. Boys […]
Visit Palm Beach The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County offers Northeast residents the perfect chance to plan a quick escape from the stifling Heat Dome — an upcoming week and weekend filled with arts and culture, 45 miles of Atlantic shoreline, and temperatures lower than in the Northeast. With more nonstop flights available from […]
UAE Online Platform TV.ae To Help Boost Talent in the Region Marwan Saab, Chief Creative Officer of the newly launched platform TV.ae, is hoping to bring to bring a new generation of Arabic talent to the regional and international stage “I am shocked by the amount of talent in this region,” says Marwan Saab, CCO […]
Wanda City Opening to Rival to Shanghai Disney (NYSE:DIS) $DIS China’s Wanda Group on Saturday opened a RMB 40-B (US$6.1-B) theme park in the eastern city of Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi Province. Wanda Cultural Tourism City (Wanda City), is the latest rival to Shanghai Disney (NYSE:DIS) opening to the public in June. At the opening […]
CELEBRATE THE ARTS AT SINGAPORE’S CULTURAL CARNIVAL Inaugural Keong Saik Carnival to be held on28 May 28 comes with an old-fashioned bazaar and good food Keong Saik Carnival, a cultural event involving local and international vendors and performances, will be held for the 1st time along Keong Saik Road, a street touting high-end shophouse establishments. […]
