It is in my memory bank, and the stuff of old movies and TV shows and today, there was a time when air travel saw a a golden era. In the days when fine wines and Champagne were served as a normal events, when chefs were on hand to prepare real fine foods and when […]
THE ICONIC DATAI IS SITUATED WITHIN VIRGIN TROPICAL RAINFOREST OF LANGKAWI The hideaway The Datai Langkawi is situated on the northwest tip of the pristine island of Langkawi in Malaysia. Located in a 10-M years old rain-forest that teems with wildlife, and overlooking the tranquil Datai Bay that has been awarded by National Geographic 1 […]
Trains are making a comeback, why? Ease of travel, inexpensive rates and gorgeous scenery makes traveling the rails incredibly attractive. And while European train routes get all the attention, there are a few routes in the USA that travelers should check out. So, skip another road trip this Summer and check out these 5 terrific […]
FLASH: Customer satisfaction; the concept is not new, as triving for customer satisfaction is no different than good marketing. Marshall Field used slogans such as “Give the lady what she wants” in his Chicago department store. “The customer is always right” is a doctrine which exhorts service staff to give a high priority to customer satisfaction. It […]
FLASH: Sales of new US single-family homes rose 7-month highs in December Other data Tuesday showed an acceleration in growth in the vast services sector in February, powered by a surge in new orders. The moderation in the pace of hiring fits in with expectations of slower economic growth as the stimulus from a $1.5-T […]
$TSLA Thursday, Consumer Reports pulled its recommendation for Tesla Inc.’s M-3, citing reliability problems the influential US magazine said in a statement. The magazine’s decision to withdraw its endorsement for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) M-3 less than 9 months after recommending the EV highlighted questions about quality that Tesla has faced since the vehicle’s difficult launch. Tesla […]
For most people planning a trips after the the destination is fixed,the 1st stop is checking out those flights. They not only want the most affordable airline, they want the one that has been voted the safest, most comfortable and the one that gives passengers the overall best experience. To help you make a decision […]
$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 […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Has Nothing the Auto Industry Cannot Replicate at Will $TSLA, $F, $FCAU, $GM, $VLKAY Volkswagen (OTCMKT:VLKAY) announced at the weekend that its platform is set to manufacture 50-M pure EVs, and it has acquired the batteries for that vehicle production output. Ok, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has mastered making EVs cars, but its technology is […]
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. […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cannot Deliver Cars Means Tesla Cannot Deliver Profits $TSLA Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) may have emerged from ‘production Hell”as the company met Wall Street expectations producing 80,142 vehicles in Q-3, about 50% more than its prior high set in it’s last Quarter, that according to the company. The latest numbers included 53,239 M-3s, just under the 5,000 or so cars […]
James Comey and Robert Mueller Leveraged Their Government Ties For Profit $LMT US President Donald Trump slammed fired FBI director James Comey in a Monday Tweet, returning to his claim that the probe by special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 Election is a “witch hunt.” “Mueller is Comey’s best friend,” President […]
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to Allow Passengers to Take Supercars on Holiday Fly your Supercar from the UAE to destinations around the world, courtesy Etihad’s new FlightValet service Foreign Summer vacations, for most, involve a fair bit of driving. For the hoi polloi, that means looking up car rental rates and booking that pocket-friendly hatchback. But […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Supersonic Concorde is Set to Return in 2019 Once the Pinnacle of commercial air travel, Concorde jets have not flown for 14 years, now a privately-funded organisation will put 1 back in service. Concordes used to fly at a height of about 17.7km, just at the edge of space, and were thus able to […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Analysts Say Sell $TSLA Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares have soared this year, but some analysts have been-are-remain unconvinced citing the risk of typical production delays and competitive challenges as the basic for the Sell calls. Pick a time frame, almost any time frame, and Tesla is probably outperforming the market. The Big Q: Can […]
Ways to Deal with Long Flights There was a time decades ago when taking a flight was truly a privilege. People looked forward to comfy seats, cold drinks and friendly service. Today? Not so much. With the cramped seating and impossibly long security lines, flying is the unpleasant grunt work of travel — something you […]
The Best Tippers in US are Men and Republicans A new survey reveals that Men, Republicans, and residents of the Northeast are the best tippers. Women tip a median of 16%, while Democrats and Southerners leave a median 15% at a restaurant, according to a new survey of more than 1,000 American adults conducted by […]
Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Skype Blocked in the UAE $MSFT Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)-owned internet calling service Skype has been blocked again in the UAE amid confusion regarding the status of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications in the country. Last week, the video and audio calling features of messaging app WhatsApp began working again in the UAE having […]
GAWK ACHIEVES LONG SOUGHT GOAL OF 15M+ CALLS PER DAY $GAWK GAWK, Inc. (OTC PINK:GAWK) a cloud-based infrastructure-as-a-service company, today announced it has met its target of plus 100 million calls per week. Scott Kettle, CEO of Gawk, characterized the news, as, “We have attained our prominent position in the telecommunications industry because we offer […]
China’s Economy Showing No Signs of Slowing China’s economy shows no signs of crisis even as the country’s crackdown on financial leverage has wiped almost $500-B from domestic markets. “This continues to be completely overblown,” James O’Neill, former Commercial Secretary to the UK Treasury, said. “China has demonstrated multiple times that it’s very good at […]
China’s GDP Comes in Better than Expected at 6.9% Y-Y $JPM In the latest sign of economic stabilization, China reported better-than-expected growth for Q-1 of Y 2017. The world’s 2nd-largest economy saw its GDP (gross domestic product) rise 6.9% Y-Y to hit US$ 2.63-T in Q-1, up from 6.8% growth in the prior Quarter, according […]
First Lady, Melania Led a Standing Ovation at National Prayer Service Saturday morning our new First Lady, Melania Trump, reacted emotionally to a performance of “How Great Thou Art” at the National Prayer Service Saturday morning and lead a standing ovation. Kentucky native Marlana VanHoose, 20 anni, the blind young lady who performed at the […]
Celebrate US Veterans Today and Every Day Across this nation, Veterans Day, as the anni of WWI Armistice Day is now known, reminds us to cherish and value the sacrifice and service of those who have worn the cloth of the nation. This day is observed with ceremonies that demonstrate American’s appreciation and gratitude to […]
UAE to Become Marriott’s Largest MENA Market on Starwood Deal $MAR Marriott will become the “number one hospitality operator for Expo 2020,” according to MEA president Alex Kyriakidis The UAE will be newly enlarged Marriott International’s (NYSE:MAR) largest MENA market by 2020 following the merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Speaking at a conference in […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) “Passione” Event Held at Silverstone $RACE The UK’s Silverstone Track was home to numerous private and factory owned Ferrari HyperSupercars at the weekend for the 2-day ‘Passione’ event. The Formula 1 circuit had VIP clients, guests, and owners of different Ferrari’s rule the course for the Passione event. Former Scuderia F1 driver Rene […]
GAWK, Inc. Files Form 10Q, Reports Company Revenue Jumped 136% $GAWK Los Angeles, CA…September 22, 2016… GAWK Inc. (OTC PINK: GAWK) announced today that the Company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2016. For the three months ended July 31, 2016, revenues surged to $1,319,429, or 136%, from […]
GAWK Rolls Out Encrypted Social Media SMS for Major Client $GAWK Los Angeles, CA…September 13, 2016 – GAWK Inc. (OTC PINK: GAWK) announced today the debut of a new social media product, GAWK SMS. Scott Kettle, CEO of GAWK, said, “GAWK has developed an application targeted specifically for the non-profit and affiliate marketing arena, and […]
IMF has Positive Outlook for Chinese Economy For a massive economy like China’s, which is in the midst of transition, it is easy to dwell on fragmentary data while failing to see the “Forest for the Trees.” While the latest official indicators of traditional growth engines have underperformed, those measuring the new drivers of the […]
BMW’s New EV’s are Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Killers $TSLA Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: SLA) continues to struggle with production and with concerns about how it can fulfill (if ever) the orders for its Model 3. BMW has joined the other leading automobile manufactures to pressure Tesla’s market share and become the leader in electric car technology and […]
The Ferrari F430 is now within reach…how much is it to maintain? $RACE There was a time when only millionaires could own a Ferrari F430, but depreciation has now made the 458 Italia’s predecessor more affordable. The coupe is priced from roughly $77 – 80,000 on the used car market today, the Spyder in the […]
China Launched its 1st Satellite for Mobile Telecommunications $CHA Early Saturday, China successfully launched its 1st satellite for mobile telecommunication. The Tiantong-01 satellite was launched at 00:22a Beijing Time, at southwestern China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center, with the Long March-3B carrier rocket. It is the 1st satellite of China’s home-made satellite mobile telecom system, and […]
Grayling Moves into Iran with PGt Partnership As Iran ‘opens its arms to the world’ another global network jumps in International communications network Grayling has become the latest global group to enter the Iranian market through a deal with a local agency. The London HQ’d company has signed an agreement with PGt Advertising to work together on integrated […]
Vast Majority of Small Business Loan’s are Rejected by Banks No one likes to be rejected. Whether it’s a “No” from a job you interviewed for, the person you’re in love with or the bank, it hurts. And if you’re a startup or small business owner, you may be very familiar with the sting of “no” from […]
Japanese Economy Hard to Grow with Declining Workforce The fundamental problem of the Japanese economy is its declining workforce, an Australia international economist said recently in an interview. Joseph Capurso, Commonwealth Bank of Australia international economist, said: “It’s very hard to grow your economy when your workforce is falling.” The May Markit/Nikkei manufacturing PMI declined […]
Gawk Announces Market Awareness Voice Broadcast Press Release Service For Business Los Angeles, CA…June 8, 2016… GAWK Inc. (OTC PINK: GAWK) CEO Scott Kettle announced today that the company has instituted a new program for publicly traded and private businesses, under its GawkTalk technology platform. Using the Market Awareness system, notification of a client’s press […]
China Funding Upgrading of Manufacturing Sector China will support 10 Key manufacturing projects in reconstructing and upgrading the sector until Y 2018, a notice by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Wednesday. The projects will aim to keep growth of value-added industrial output in the manufacturing industry above 7%. Corporate investment in upgrades […]
The Iconic Hotel Del Coronado Hotel Sold In $6.5-B “Packaged” Deal $BX, $HOT, $MAR China’s Anbang Insurance Group has bought the 128 year old iconic Hotel Del Coronado in a $6.5-B deal that includes the Strategic Hotels & Resorts. The hotel group, which also owns the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, the Westin St. Francis in San […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Must Raise Billions To Meet Musk Dreams $TSLA Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) has to raise Billions by selling stock to meet Elon Musk’s production plans. The Big Q: Will the benefits will be enough to outweigh the dilution of the falling share price. When CEO Elon Musk drove the EV company’s target ahead to […]
China: Supply-side Reforms to Help Expand the Economy China’s supply-side reform will unlock new sources of growth to help the economy fend off downward pressures amid a fading global economic recovery, Swiss bank UBS said. China’s economy expanded 6.7% Y-Y in Q-1, slowing further from the previous Quarter. Despite the downward trend, the government is […]
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Opens The 200-Room hotel is located on Al Maryah Island The third Four Seasons in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and 1st in Abu Dhabi, saw its 1st guests Thursday. Located on Al Maryah Island, the 200-room hotel adjoins the Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, the UAE capital’s new international […]
GAWK ANNOUNCES DUAL FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS IN IRVINE SPECTRUM Los Angeles, April 26, 2016 — GAWK Inc. (OTC PINK: GAWK) CEO Scott Kettle announced today that the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, WebRunners business unit, has completed agreements for dual 10 GB high-speed fiber optic interconnections into the Irvine Spectrum data center from downtown Los Angeles. […]
