The Olympic Scandal
UNITED STATES—For the past few weeks, all people could talk about were the 2016 Rio Olympics with positive outcomes. Well, it looks like the big talk of the 2016 Rio Olympics is that of several members of the United States swim team including gold medalist Ryan Lochte. Nearly 2 weeks ago it was reported on numerous outlets that Lochte...
What It Takes To Be A Leader
UNITED STATES—We have those in the world who are leaders and we have those in the world who are followers. I have always wondered why so many people are willing to follow a blind leader, when they have the capacity themselves to control their own fate. We may not realize that it’s not in the best position to be...
Too Much Pressure
UNITED STATES—We live in a world where at times it can feel like we’re juggling just way too much. Now, there is a big difference between stress and pressure. Whereas, I’d consider pressure, just dealing with a ton of stuff or taking on too much, stress is figuring out a way to manage a load of things that are...
Christmas In July
UNITED STATES—If you think this column is about getting great deals in the month of July that is not the case. This column is more so to deliver a reality check that Christmas is indeed less than 6 months away. In fact, it’s much closer than you think and now is the time to start thinking about saving for...
Political Conventions Kick-Off
UNITED STATES—Well America, we are indeed getting much closer to November 2016, which only further raises the stakes as to who could potentially become the next President of the United States of America. We are looking at Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton, but I would not count out a few independents or Libertarians joining the race as well to...
Terrorist Attack In France
UNITED STATES—Last week, we had the discussion about the fatal shootings of several police officers in Dallas at the hands of a madman. Now, we have to discuss the recent terrorist attack in Nice, France that occurred just a few days ago that left more than 84 people killed. It’s like waking up each morning, we have NO IDEA...
All Lives Matter
UNITED STATES—This week has been a whirlwind of all sorts, with the recent shootings that took place in Louisiana, than in Minnesota, but hearing that news of the fatal shooting in Dallas that left 5 police officers dead and several others injured raises a serious question in the state of America: hate is very much prevalent. Yes, we have...
Fourth Of July Madness
UNITED STATES—The Fourth of July weekend is upon us people, so what plans do you have for the festive holiday. For most, they’ll get that extended weekend with the holiday falling on a Monday this year. While for most it will be a three-day holiday weekend, some will actually be taking what we call a four-day holiday weekend, cause...
Alligator Danger At Disney World
UNITED STATES—It was the story last week that literally ripped my heart out of my chest. Hearing about 2 year-old Lane Graves being snatched by an alligator while walking near the water reservoir at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Hotel in Orlando, Florida shook Americans. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and to make the matter worse, is knowing...
Terrorism And Gun Control
UNITED STATES—We’ve had this discussion before, and yet again, we are back to having the discussion yet again about another mass shooting, this time, one of the deadliest in American History. On Sunday, Omar Mateen shot and killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. He injured 53 others, before he was killed by authorities.
Many are questioning...