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 […]
Stepping into Bangkok where sensory overload hits you like a wave. A million different scents and noises overwhelm you, making this city 1 of the most electrifying destinations in the world. Whether you are eating street food, wandering through an ornate temple or trying to navigate streets crowded with tuk-tuks, Bangkok is packed with adventure. […]
FLASH: Successful men and women today are used to the 24/7 mentality, and it can be hard for them to turn it off and relax, when they need to. Today,for the 21st Century hard working Superdads and Suprtmoms juggling careers, children, home can be very stressful if you do not know how to manage things […]
Fighting disease sounds serious, and it is, but that does not mean it has to always be hard work. In fact, there are some ways to ward off cancer and other serious diseases that could actually be fun and easy. The Big Q: If preventing some possible disease body invaders were as easy as preventing […]
US housing starts spiked 18.6% in January, as builders ramped up construction of single-family houses to the fastest pace in 8 months. The Commerce Department said Friday that January ground breakings occurred at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.23-M. Home construction rebounded sharply from December, when the annual rate was just 1.04-M. The lion’s share of […]
By Mark J. Lundeen $GLD, $SLV, $USD The Dow Jones in its BEV chart below is charging up the hill with eyes fixed on making new all-time highs. In the past week it has advanced 2.9% BEV points, leaving only 3.52% BEV points to go before it once again makes stock market history. Another couple […]
British officials have revived Cold War emergency plans to relocate the royal family should there be riots in London if Britain suffers a disruptive departure from the EU next month. “These emergency evacuation plans have been in existence since the Cold War, but have now been re-purposed in the event of civil disorder following a […]
$AEMC I had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Peters. Since Christine arrived in Los Angeles from London as Vice President of Foreign Sales and Distribution for the Intercontinental Releasing Corporation, Peters has worked her way up the ladder to her current post as head of CFP Productions, based on the Paramount lot, where she continues to […]
Dr. Dean Ornish, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in how to use food and simple lifestyle strategies to improve health. And for 40 years, Dr. Ornish has directed clinical research showing you can reverse not only Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, but […]
$KORS To stay on trend, Italian fashion houses are refashioning themselves for future growth. Luxury label Ermenegildo Zegna, which opens Fall/Winter menswear previews at Milan Fashion Week Friday, made its 1st move to expand abroad with the Zegna Group’s Summer acquisition of American brand Thom Browne. The Gianni Versace house’s entrance into the group owned […]
$TWTR Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) is blocking the petition, and the triple amputee was attacked by Jimmy Kimmel and Alyssa Milano personally triggering an outpouring of attacks. So far, having raided over $17-M in only 8 days via crowd funding for “We The People Will Fund The Wall,” distinguished USAF Vet Brian Kolfage writes that he is […]
Pet parents, especially those with older dogs, often don’t realize (or perhaps just do not want to think about) how quickly furry family members age compared to us. Many are surprised to learn their “still acts like a puppy” pet is technically a senior or geriatric dog. There is a general guideline many veterinarians use […]
During the Christmas season here, many people attended Christmas themed activities in Dubai With the Christmas season just around the corner, why not start having a look at the Christmas themed activities coming to Dubai this Winter 1. Habtoor Palace Christmas Market The Habtoor palace hotel is hosted a festive Christmas market from 4 to […]
As a society we are going wrong somewhere with the type of men that are being raised It finally has become acceptable in American society that when there is no Father in the household the capabilities of the Mother come into question. The man who fathered the children is most often not allowed to interface […]
Every town across the US has its way to celebrate the holidays. So, this year check out one of these picture perfect American towns and holiday away from home. Leavenworth, Washington Like the idea of the world-famous Christmas Markets in Germany, but cannot or do not want to travel to Europe for the Holidays? Then […]
Creed II’ strong, ‘Green Book’ gets boost from Golden Globe nominations $DIS, $CMCSA, $VIA, $TWX, $IMAX For the 1st time ever, a pair of animated pictures; Ralph Breaks the Internet and The Grinch claimed the Top 2 spots at the box office for the 2nd weekend running, showing the buying power of the family. Disney Animation Studios’ (NYSE:DIS) Ralph 2 stayed […]
Box Office: Family Films Dominate, ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Wins Again With $25.8-M $DIS, $SNE, $TWX, $CMCSA, $LGF Family films dominate, as ‘The Grinch’ places #2 in its 4th outing, while the’The Possession of Hannah Grace’ only debuts to $6.5-M. Disney Animation Studios’ Ralph Breaks the Internet a big winner in its 2nd weekend, taking another $25.8-M […]
US Housing Starts Rise, Large Scale Multi-family Development Continues US home-building rose in October on continuing multi-family housing projects, but construction of single-family homes fell for a 2nd month running, suggesting the housing market has softened as mortgage rates rise. Other details of the report published by the Commerce Department on Tuesday were also soft. Building permits declined […]
Box Office: ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ at #1 with $62-M for $253-M Global Debut $TWX, $SNE, $VIA, $CMCSA Mark Wahlberg’s comedy ‘Instant Family’ opened in 4th place with $14.7-M, followed by Steve McQueen’s ‘Widows’ with $12.3-M In North America, the Harry Potter spinoff from Warner Brothers’ debuted to $ 62.2-M from 4,163 theaters, saw poor reviews and […]
Check Out These Terrific Thanksgiving Holiday Trips Fall is here, pumpkin spice is in the air, so it is time pack your bags and head out for Thanksgiving, there is still time. That is is you are not like the many for whom Thanksgiving is for the three F’s: Family Football Food. If you are […]
Social Media Can Increase Loneliness For the billions of young people who seek community and connection on social media, new research warns their search may be in vain. Instead, spending too much time on Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram may actually increase the risk of depression and loneliness. So concludes a small analysis that tracked the […]
Why Consider Organic Grass Fed Beef Grass fed beef comes from cows that are allowed to graze on pasture and consume their natural diet of grass. This is different from cows raised in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), which are fed a processed diet containing grains and even growth-promoting drugs. Organic grass fed beef production requires […]
Happy People Are Healthy People The effects of mental well-being may be so strong when it comes to physical health that even children who have a more positive outlook may enjoy better health in adulthood, according to Harvard School of Public Health researcher Laura Kubzansky. Certain attributes appear to be particularly beneficial for preventing or […]
Box Office: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Take $25-M; ‘Happytime Murders’ DOA $DIS, $TWX, $IMAX ‘The Happytime Murders’ a career low for Melissa McCarthy in a lead role Jon M. Chu’s Crazy Rich Asians took home $25-M in its 2nd frame almost as much as it earned in its 1st weekend and representing one of the best percentage holds […]
New Homes Sales Slow for the 4th Month Running Sales of new US single-family homes fell in July to a 9-month low in a sign the housing market was cooling and could give less support to the overall economy. The Commerce Department said on Thursday new home sales decreased 1.7%to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of […]
Cuba Hands Over Eco-Terrorist Joseph Mahmoud Dibee to US Cuban officials have handed over suspected eco-Terrorist Joseph Mahmoud Dibee, 50 anni, to the United States, just as he was about to board a plane to Russia. Mr. Mahmoud Dibee was listed on an INTERPOL Red Notice, according to the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and […]
World’s Oldest Man Shares Formula for a Sweet Life The world’s oldest man at 113 anni, shared his secret formula to longevity: eating sweets, and occasionally taking a soak in a hot spring. Born in Y 1905, Masazo Nonaka is still able to move around by himself in a wheelchair, and he has retained a […]
Haiti Burns, Clinton Banks American citizens have been warned to shelter in place as riots grip Haiti. The Caribbean country has yet to recover from a 2010 earthquake, with foreign aid coming with a side of disease and corruption. The US State Department warned American citizens trapped in Haiti to hunker down and shelter in […]
Did Ralph Izzo’s Policies Murder Black Pensioner Ralph Izzo pulls in over $5m dollars a year as the CEO of the Public Service Electric and Gas Company, but his policies are now under the spotlight after the death of black pensioner. New Jersey authorities are investigating the circumstances of the tragic death of an elderly […]
What the MSM Does Not Want You to Know About ‘Family Border Separation’ The fire hose of fake news from the establishment media this week on the issue of illegal immigrant families separated at the border is designed to mislead the American people — and to distract from Trump’s recent successes. Here are the facts […]
Some Summer Fun Activities can Invalidate Your Life Insurance Whether your children are out of school or you just want a break from work, the Summer is a popular time for vacations in sunny destinations, such as Hawaii and Florida. But if you are the type of person who regularly likes to spice up travel […]
US Housing Starts Decline, Building Permits Stabilize $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX US home-building declined in December on a slowdown in the construction of single-family housing units following 2 months of strong gainers. Housing starts decreased 8.2%to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.192-M units, the Commerce Department said on Thursday. November’s sales pace was revised up to […]
Steve Bannon Persona non Grata at Trump White House Steve Bannon’s outlandish and inflammatory comments featured in a new book about The Trump Administration cost him any chance of returning to the White House. Deputy WH Press Secretary Hogan Gidley told reporters on Air Force One that Mr. Bannon’s derogatory remarks about President Donald Trump, […]
Steve Bannon’s Backers Shunning Him Now Thursday, Steve Bannon fired from his position as a White House adviser last August has lost the support of the Mercer Family, his main financial backer, after excerpts of his comments to author Michael Wolff where in he disparages our President and The Trump Family, were made public. “I […]
Single-Family Home Construction Hits 10-Year Highs US homebuilding rose in November, with the construction of single-family housing units running to 10-year highs Housing starts increased 3.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.297-M units, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday. That was the highest mark since October 2016. But October’s sales pace was revised down […]
Sky-high Housing Costs Make California the Poorest State California leads the nation once again in a statistic no state wants to boast about. When the cost of living is factored in, the Golden State has the highest poverty rate in the country. More than 20 percent of its residents struggle to make ends meet, according […]
Is The Middle-East Is On The Verge Of A New War? Saudi Arabia is going through a major internal political crisis the likes of which has rarely been seen. According to initial reports, 2 Saudi Princes died back to back in 24 hours: 1 in an “accidental” helicopter crash, the other during a firefight that broke […]
The Saudi Purge Signals Death of Bush/Clinton Globalism and the Birth of The Trump Era The old guard globalist world order is collapsing, starting with the Clintons, ending with the Bushes The Clinton and Bush era of the last 30 years is about to come to an end in light of the sudden Saudi Arabian […]
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 […]
CDC: Daily 91 Americans Die from an Opioid Overdose More than 33,000 Americans were killed by opioids in Y 2015, and nearly 50% of them involved a Rx (prescription) for the drugs. Drug companies made more than 375,000 non-research opioid-related payments to more than 68,000 physicians, totaling more than $46-M This amounts to 1 in […]
The Deep State’s Attack on Family Trump is “Empty” The Trump Family is “viciously” attacked because they “always support each other,” Eric Trump said Tuesday on Twitter. Follow Eric Trump ✔@EricTrump This is the EXACT reason they viciously attack our family! They can’t stand that we are extremely close and will ALWAYS support each other. https://twitter.com/nigel_farage/status/884857929920368640 … […]
The Trump Ladies Play Strong Roll at G-20 Summit Yes, that was Ivanka Trump briefly filling her father’s seat at the G-20 Summit, an international gathering that turned out to be a Trump Family affair in Hamburg, Germany this week. President Trump’s daughter attracted attention after a member of the Russian delegation Tweeted a photograph […]
Simon Kidston, The Voice of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017 The grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, the iconic Hotel on Lake Como, offer guests and visitors the opportunity to admire about 50 Historic Cars built between the 1920’s and 1980’s, organised by different categories. From Friday, 26th May to Sunday, 28th May […]
Thailand’s “Elite Ultimate Privilege” Residency Program The Thai government has started offering “elite” residency visas for wealthy foreign citizens, allowing them to live in the country for around $3,000 (£2,403) a year, aimed at capitalizing on increased global uncertainty over borders and immigration. There are 7 different packages, with the most expensive being the “Elite […]
How GCC Family Philanthropy Creates a Lasting Impact Ramy Sfeir examines the ways family businesses can make a difference to their communities Family businesses in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are major forces in regional philanthropy, supporting a wide range of causes. And as they undergo important internal changes, with new generations taking control, these […]
Help Support Organics and the Battle Against GMOs $MON This is GMO Awareness Week, and GMO proponents claim that GE (genetic engineering) is “safe and beneficial,” and that it advances the agriculture industry. They also claim that GMOs, or GE foods, help ensure the global food supply and sustainability. The Big Q: Is there any truth to […]
Box Office: ‘Split’ Hammers ‘Rings’, ”Space Between Us’ DOA with $3.8-M $VIA, $CMCSA, $FOX, $LGF, $SNE De Niro’s not so funny ‘The Comedian’ also DOA this weekend, ‘La La Land’ tops $268-M globally. M. Night Shyamalan’s horror-thriller Split stayed on Top of the North American box office for a 3rd frame running with $14.6-M from […]
Donald Trump, ” I will turn it around, you are not forgotten anymore.” Thursday, US President Elect Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities began in earnest with a live concert at the Lincoln Memorial called the Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration. “There’s never been a movement like this, and it’s something very special,” President Elect Trump […]
Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Bezos, the Anonymous Buyer of Biggest House in DC $AMZN Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has bought the former Textile Museum, a 27,000 sqf property, intending to convert it into a single-family home, so he will be close to his “pal” Barack Hussein Obama and the back door to the Obama […]
Share Your Happiness, It Is Contagious Knowing that happiness is contagious should be an inspiration to openly share as much of it as possible. What is Happiness As noted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology in Massachusetts General Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry:”We can view happiness in at least three ways — as a […]
North American Box Office Posts Record $11.4-B in 2016 $DIS, $CMCSA, $FOXA, $TWX Animated family films played a huge part in the NA Box Office boom in Y 2016, Deadpool’ was the top-grossing Superhero film of the year domestically. Revenue at the North American box office came in at $11.36-B in Y 2016, setting a […]
Obama’s State Department Assaulted The Family Globally The Big Q: What does the US State Department have to do with abortion and sexual behavior-based policies? The Big A: A whole lot. ( Family Research Council ) Over the last eight years, the State Department under Hillary Clinton and John Kerry has elevated the promotion of the […]
Tips for a Healthy (Stay Slim), Cheerful Holiday Season The Holidays are a time for good cheer, but hang on, it can also be the season for bulging waistlines. More than 33% of US adults are obese which putting them at risk for heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, says the Centers […]
US Home Construction Dove in November, Stocks Flat on High Volume $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX New-home construction in the US fell more than forecast in November after surging a month earlier to a 9-year high, indicating fitful progress in residential real estate. Residential starts slumped 18.7% to a 1.09-M annualized rate last month after rising […]
Our Modern Food System is Not Set Up for Good Health Cheap food is really more of a curse than a blessing. Agriculture has undergone huge changes over the past 70+ years. Many of them were heralded as progress that would save people from hunger and despair. But, today, we are faced with a new […]
The Proven Health Benefits of Gratitude It is the season where we gather together with family and friends and give thanks for our bounty, our friendships, and love. But while it is nice to count our blessings on Thanksgiving Day, practicing gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous health benefits. The experts say, gratitude may […]
A Lesson on Real Food and Where is Comes From Fallon Hills Ranch is a small, family-run ranch that straddles to boarder of Sonoma and Marin Counties west of Petaluma. California. With 2 young children, Kevin and Erika Maloney have introduced the 6th generation to their family’s ranch, which dates back into the 1800’s. Offering […]
Planning and Taking a Family Trip to Botswana Botswana’s diverse landscapes, from the watery-world of the Okavango Delta to its desert-like Salt Pans, make for some of the most unique safaris and family adventures in all of Africa. The Okavango Delta is known as one of the premier wildlife habitats in the world, home to […]
Box Office: ‘Magnificent Seven’ at #1 takes in $35-M $AMZN, $CMCSA, $DIS, $LGF, $SNE, $TWX Animated family offering ‘Storks’ places # 2 with a $21.8-M debut, ‘Queen of Katwe debuts at the specialty box office. Antoine Fuqua’s remake of The Magnificent Seven opened to $35-M from 3,674 theaters, placing # 1 in North America. Magnificent Seven […]
Donald Trump Suspends Campaign, Attends 9/11 Remembrance Donald Trump is visiting the 9/11 Remembrance Memorial Sunday to mark the 15th anni of the radical Islamic terror attacks. The Republican nominee also visited a nearby Firehouse after his stop at Ground Zero Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton announced she will visit Ground Zero for the annual moment […]
Reading Your Pets’ Thoughts, Moods and Temperament “The Secret Life of Pets” did very well at the box office by showing what dogs and cats really think, at least the animated kind with human voices. Of course, dogs and cats cannot speak for themselves, they can only bark and howl, purr and hiss. Brought to […]
A 9-to-5 Job Vs a ‘Startup’ the Pros & Cons The Big Q: Why a Startup Vs a 9-to-5 job The Big A: You become a “Jack of All Trades” Because of limited manpower in startups, everyone involved has take on every role given. It is more work, is can be hard work, but it […]
Fishing remains among the most popular outdoor activities for adults, according to the 2016 Special Report on Fishing released today by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the Outdoor Foundation at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades Show (ICAST) in Orlando, Fla. The report reveals that more than 2.5 million people had […]
Dubai Among Top 5 Cities Globally for Entrepreneurs The emirate ranked high on ease of doing business and political safety and security Dubai has been ranked among the Top 5 cities globally for entrepreneurs, according to a new report released by property advisory firm Knight Frank. The report assessed the most important lifestyle elements that […]
Processed Foods Are a “Killer” to Our Health Eat healthy, Organic real homemade foods, then watch your Health rise Processed and fast foods can surely wreak havoc on our health. Sure, they may be cheaper and convenient, but they are excessively high in sugars, grains, and factory farmed meats, a recipe for chronic killer diseases, […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) New GTC4Lusso ‘Family Friendly’ $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) new GTC4Lusso now stands in as the most family-friendly, all-season-capable vehicle in its lineup now or ever. The car, a replacement the 4WD FF, is Maranello’s fine-tuning of the Shooting Brake coupé concept, providing 4-seat accommodations in a more streamlined, tapered shape that gives it more […]
Big Ag Destroys Family Farms and Quality Food $CAG, $TSN, $DD, $BSAFY, $XOM In North Dakota, a 1932 state law banning non-family corporations from owning farmland or operating farms has been challenged by Big Ag lobbyists, calling the law discriminatory and unconstitutional. In March 2015, the ND Legislature passed a bill that would relax the […]
Succession Plans Key to Family Businesses Family firms advised to separate family assets from business assets Just 30% of the world’s family businesses are passing the reins onto the next generation and the problem is endemic in the Middle East, according to financial services provider UBS AG (NYSE:UBS). The Swiss company has found that only […]