An extra day every 4 yrs is something to celebrate. On Leap Day interesting things have happened throughout history. Everyone knows we have 365 days on the calendar, but nearly every 4 years we get an extra day. This happens since nearly every 4 years the dates on the calendar do not line up with […]
If you can manage to pull yourself away from Paris for a day, these are the quick getaways to check out. Whether you are in Paris for a few days or a few weeks, there will always be beaucoup de possibilités for endless enjoyment in the City of Lights. In fact, it’s generally quite difficult to pull yourself away from the […]
For a lot of people, Labor Day means 2 things: a day off and the end of Summer. But why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States since Y 1894. Labor […]
As we prepare for the holiday weekend we should remember the reason for the holiday. Paying tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives for our Freedom. Despite all the beaches and barbecues, Memorial Day is not a day to celebrate, but rather observe. Just to let everyone know in the USA, it is not all about […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: S&P 500 held the 2900 mark at the close President Trump commemorated Earth Day with a message that included nods to “historic economic and job growth,” but made no mention of climate change. “Environmental protection and economic prosperity go hand in hand,” President Trump said in a statement issued […]
$DIS, $SNE, $LGF, $TWX, $CMCSA, $FOX FlASH: Combined US ticket sales were down sharply, worst Presidents Day weekend in at least 14 years. Wall Street, and industry observers struggle with a downturn at the North American box office following a record-shattering Y 2018. Revenue for the 1st 7 weeks of y 2019 hit an 8 […]
Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, All is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, Holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing alleluia; Christ the Savior, is born! Christ the […]
Coffee May Well Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes A meta-analysis of 30 studies involving more than 10 years of research suggests coffee consumption may cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by as much as 29% While the results suggest caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee have favorable metabolic effects, Type 2 diabetes risk […]
Some Unique Thanksgiving Holiday Doings For many of us Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. A big family sitting down at a perfectly-set table to enjoy all the traditional foods, from a roasted and basted turkey to the favorite traditional side dishes. Pies sit in the windowsill, the kids squabble for the wishbone and […]
Veterans Day USA Veterans Day is a day to celebrate all those who have served their country in the US Military. This celebration origin’s go back to World War I, when it was known as “Remembrance Day.” After World War II, the day was expanded to include all those who had served in the military. […]
It is International Coffee Day It is International Coffee Day, is a holiday that celebrates this hot beverage and the joy it brings to people all over the world. On this day, people not only take the time to enjoy their favorite brand of coffee, but also many different types of businesses offer discounted or […]
The Case Against Day-trading Bitcoin $BTCUSD Bitcoin has long been touted as a day-trader’s paradise, place where a quick buck is easy to come by. Buy low, sell high, book your profits. But data shows that a “buy and hold” strategy might be more advantageous for those wanting to capitalize on price action in the […]
Get Out of Bed on Purpose! Research has found that people who are naturally early to bed and early to rise may have a lower risk of depression than those who are night owls. This research is the largest and most detailed observational study yet to look at the link between chronotype, an individual’s own […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE), Some Details on the New Hypercars $RACE, $F Last week we learned that Le Mans will have a new Top Class in Y 2020, with prototype design and road car looks, but the degree to which the class would balance was not unclear. Today, we have more details on how this will look […]
President Trump and First Lady Honor America’s Fallen Fighting Men and Women First Lady Melania Trump issued her Memorial Day message Monday on Instagram, calling it a day “to remember that Freedom isn’t free.” President Donald Trump made his Memorial Day tribute at Arlington National Cemetery to those who have fallen in battle or while protecting […]
Remember America’s Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Who Died in Military Service Memorial Day is the day the United States for remembering those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces Today, May 28, 2018 is the day. The holiday was 1st held on May 30, 1868, in the US it marks the unofficial start of the Summer […]
Bitcoin Saw a Quick Dip After 7 Up Market Days $BTCUSD Tuesday 17 April, Tax Day in the US, saw a fast dip with 1 big seller disposing of which could have been the result of what is though to be 1 seller dumping $50-M worth of the digital currency. The balance in an anonymous digital […]
“The US has Become a Nation of Day Traders” $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $BTCUSD Many stock-market participants are no longer investing for the long term, they are day trading for tic by tic profits. Though the majority are losers. That is the take on the current state of the stock market, which has seen average speculators […]
Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow, 6 More Weeks of Winter Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year, meaning more Winter misery in most of the US. Groundhog Day predictions put Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on the map because every 2nd of February the town’s namesake groundhog emerges from his burrow to make his scheduled appearance. As folklore goes, […]
Some Facts About Thanksgiving Day USA In the Fall of Y 1621, the Pilgrims the early settlers of Plymouth Colony held a 3-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Many regard this event as the nation’s 1st Thanksgiving. The Wampanoag Indians in attendance played a Key role. Historians have recorded ceremonies of thanks among other groups […]
Christopher Columbus “Hate” is an Assault on America’s Legacy Happy Columbus Day, otherwise known as just another day when ignorant political-correctness police besmirch and defame another of history’s greats for not being perfect, Bill O’Reilly wrote in a column Monday. “True, Columbus instituted slavery on the island of Hispaniola circa 1500, and for that, the […]
Family Day at Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Celebrates 70th Anni $RACE A the weekend a record number of visitors went Maranello for the Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) employee open day What better way to celebrate Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary than with a record turnout for the now-traditional Family Day for the company’s employees and their families. In all about, 18,000 people […]
Slow Down at the End of the Day Research shows that there are benefits to slowing down and relaxing at the end of the day, “not the least of which is that it makes falling asleep easier”. There is no reason to panic, understanding and optimism works to accomplish more, not less, there is time, slow […]
Interested in Trading Online? Here are Some Tips If you are interested in trading online and want to know how to trade the stock market as a day trader below are some tips. Learning to make investments in the stock hard market is difficult, learning to day trade the markets is more difficult. Doing without […]
Meditate Your Way to a Fit Mind & Body in 2017 With the New Year here it’s the perfect time to re-evaluate your goals and set intentions going forward. For a lot of people, resolutions include getting and staying healthy. This year you will not have to do all that “goal-getting” on your own. Working […]