Darryl Ivory Wields the Power of Digital Marketing to Help Entrepreneurs and Businesses Thrive

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

The rise of the digital age has opened many doors of opportunities to those wishing to get ahead. As a matter of fact, many successful entrepreneurs and businesses have attributed some of their triumphs to the power of technology, which has allowed them to be more innovative in their pursuits and expand their horizons even further. However, the digital space is a complicated realm to delve into, especially when there are many strategies available that can either make or break one’s business. As someone who has become an expert in the marketing field through his experience, technical knowledge, and unparalleled passion, Darryl Ivory Jr. steps in to lend a helping hand.

Best known for his brilliant strategies, Darryl Ivory Jr. is a digital marketing powerhouse currently making waves across the realms of business and social media. At age 26, he has managed to breathe life into a widely acclaimed enterprise and helped catapult thousands of personalities and entities toward the pinnacles of greatness. Taking the reins of Tycoon Marketing Agency, Darryl aims to serve as a launching pad for those seeking to become successful in their respective fields.

“It is my passion to help people in this world. I get thrilled when someone tells me that I have helped contribute to their success,” shared Darryl.

Before Darryl Ivory Jr. became an emerging tycoon in the marketing world, he was an aspiring changemaker with an unrivaled zeal for helping others succeed. At 21, he started his first company focusing on social media management. Although there were obstacles along the way, Darryl persevered and created strategies that allowed him to build a strong portfolio. The self-starter continued to grow and rapidly excelled in digital marketing and moved from Detroit, Michigan, to Georgia. Armed with years of experience and vigor unlike any other, he established Tycoon Marketing Agency.

Tycoon Marketing Agency specializes in helping businesses generate more leads and sales using social media accounts. As a social media management expert, Darryl Ivory Jr. believes that there is much to harness in the digital space when one uses strategies that are not only brilliant but also well-thought-of. “We help determine what social media sites a brand should be using and more,” explained Darryl. On top of that, It utilizes the most cost-effective channels to connect with the market, enabling entrepreneurs and businesses to obtain both short and long-term results. 

Aside from social media, Tycoon Marketing Agency also utilizes other strategies that have been proven to drive entrepreneurs and entities toward the industry’s summits. From email marketing to analytics and reporting, this emerging marketing enterprise goes the extra mile to launch people and businesses to greatness. As a result, Darryl and his team at Tycoon have slowly become a go-to agency for those wishing to get ahead.

As Darryl Ivory Jr. continues to fortify Tycoon Marketing Agency, he aims to provide more helping hands to those that aspire to dominate in a competitive industry. Through the power of marketing and his agency’s influence, Darryl is set to take the industry by storm.

 

BRANDMYDISPO Expands with Inside Printed Mylar Bags

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

BRANDMYDISPO launched its new product, mylar bags, with inside printing. These mylar bags are made durable and can be printed on the inside and out with your company artwork.

The first mylar bag was produced in the 1950s, and in the past ten years, they have gained popularity due to its durability. They are very versatile for packaging items with limited space. They are easy to produce, store, and maintain.

One new trend that has been popping up in the marketplace is the use of mylar bags with inside printing. The inside of the mylar bag is imprinted with any design that can be created digitally, which makes them perfect for unique packaging and promotional items.

The inside of a bag is an area that is commonly overlooked when it comes to printing, but it is an important area. The printed surfaces are often the first thing that a consumer sees before they make their purchase decision. Imagine if the customer was able to see your business name or slogan on the inside of your bag. You would be able to increase awareness and brand recognition while also increasing sales.

A custom-printed mylar bag is made with a thin mylar film that is laminated together with a polyester film. This process makes it durable and waterproof, which makes it perfect for storing food, electronics and other retail items. Custom-printed mylar bags are a great alternative to traditional paper bags. Mylar bags are very strong and resilient, which means that they can take a lot of weight and pressure. They’re also quite thin, making them easy to store in awkward spaces.

Custom-printed mylar bags are cost-effective, easy to carry, lightweight, and reusable. When combined with the inside printing, these bags provide an opportunity to have your own personalized message printed on your product which creates a unique brand identity. Printed mylar bags are a cost-effective way to have your product out in the market as well as advertise on the outside of your packaging.

Custom-printed pouches are a great way to make a strong first impression on customers. They are the perfect addition to any shelf display, trade show or event. These mylar storage bags make an impact with their vivid colors and eye-catching designs that are sure to catch the attention of your audience.

There are many different shapes and colors of bags for you to choose from, but you can also create your own size. You can choose a resealable or not, as well as the color and design of the bags. Custom stand-up pouches are available in a variety of thicknesses and sizes and can be used for just about anything from cookies to other food items.

Design is a fundamental aspect of marketing because it defines the visual identity and the tone of an organization. Packaging design plays a key role in the overall aesthetic appeal of an organization’s products and services.

A brand is a set of attributes or qualities that distinguishes an organization from its competitors and gives it a distinct image with which it is associated. Brands need to be differentiated by creating and maintaining a singular, recognizable look and feel across every function of the company.

As the world of marketing has evolved, so have packaging designs. Today, a company’s packaging design is as important as its marketing strategy, and packaging design company BRANDMYDISPO helps companies succeed in this competitive industry.

The company has the experience and knowledge to help you create a package that captures your target audience’s attention. Their team of packaging design experts will work with you from start to finish, guiding you through the process step-by-step until you have an amazing custom-printed pouch in hand. The company has a team of creative professionals that will help create customized designs from scratch or even edit an existing package.

More About BRANDMYDISPO

BRANDMYDISPO is a custom packaging and design company that offers unique and creative packaging solutions for companies of all sizes. They help businesses to stand out in the market by helping them build brand awareness, increase sales, and create content that engages their target audience.

They offer clients a wide variety of services and expertise, including: brand identity development, print design, web design and development, graphic design and packaging design for their products. Their collections include a wide range of custom-printed product packaging, from boxes and vape cartridges to personalized sticker labels and custom packaging.

BRANDMYDISPO is based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The company has developed an innovative system for companies that want help with their packaging. They help companies achieve their marketing objectives through innovative packaging designs. They have worked with clients from all over the world, and they have a proven track record of success.

With their online ordering system and personalized service, the company has grown rapidly since its inception. CEO Amanda Fisher says, “Our innovative approach to printing allows us to offer the best quality prints for unbeatable rates.” In the future, they plan to expand their business by developing online community platforms and integrating more services into their company.

They provide custom printing services to both large and small companies to make your business look professional and up-to-date. They specialize in creating high-quality packaging solutions with attention to detail and a focus on cost-effectiveness. With their years of experience, they have created a packaging material that is durable and environmentally sustainable.

From custom bags to boxes, BRANDMYDISPO is the online destination for customized packing and design services. They provide packages in all shapes, sizes, and quantities that can meet the needs of any company or business, including companies that produce food, products, or do-it-yourself items. Customers can create a package with a company logo or design printed on the front and personalized details on the back, all while browsing through options that are personalized, eco-friendly and stylish.

Save time and money with the personalized services of the packaging experts at BRANDMYDISPO. The company understands how important it is to design high-quality packages that can be customized to fit individual needs.

 

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Rising Star Entrepreneur, LeeNor Dikel, Is Changing The Game For Online Service Providers With Her Innovative Client Attraction System™

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

In the growing world of online business, finding clients who will hire you for your services can seem so overwhelming, and at times, even impossible. Many times, online service providers will drop thousands of dollars on ads with no real return or spend hours on social media trying different tactics that just don’t seem to work.

It was this that drove LeeNor Dikel, bestselling author and founder of Life With LeeNor LLC, to teach online service-based business owners how to get booked out on Instagram without spending a dime on ads. Dikel affirms that she knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to test a bunch of complex marketing strategies that never seem to work. She asserts that attracting clients can feel easy and effortless, and sales can feel natural and genuine instead of sleazy and uncomfortable. Clients who follow her process get to experience this and finally get to stop worrying about where their next lead will come from. 

Her program takes online service-based business owners from an empty calendar to a calendar full of warm leads so that they can turn their side hustle into a real business that supports their freedom lifestyle. This automated system allows them to focus on what they do best in their business rather than trying to learn a new marketing strategy every other month. That means no more frustration and not seeing any results. Her clients finally get to do what they started their business to do, help others and pursue their passion without getting caught up in the busy work.

LeeNor Dikel, a prodigy in her field, started her first business at the early age of 14. Over the next ten years, she experimented with different business models and marketing strategies. In 2020, she founded Life With LeeNor LLC just before graduating summa cum laude with her BsC in Marketing. 

At the early age of 23, she hit over $315,000 in sales. She describes it as “an overnight success that only took ten years.” Desiring to share this formula with other online entrepreneurs, she decided to backtrack and dive deep into what worked and what didn’t over the past few years. Putting her analysis into action, she created The Client Attraction System™, which she teaches in her highly desired program, The Business Blueprint Accelerator Program.

This system provides a proven blueprint for B2B online service providers to completely sell out their services using only online organic social media strategy – meaning no money spent on ads. In the program, clients enjoy step-by-step guidance that takes them through creating a rock-solid foundation for their business all the way to outsourcing to scale. 

The Business Blueprint Accelerator Program includes plug-and-play DM scripts, rinse-and-repeat social media templates, easy-to-customize marketing workbooks, extensive branding guides, and more. One of her clients described the program as a “full makeover” for her business, which took her from an empty calendar to an average of 10 new leads per week. 

This program best suits virtual assistants, consultants, brand or web designers, and social media managers. You can find out more about the program here: https://www.lifewithleenor.com/scaleyourbusiness.

To get in touch, you can contact her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lifewithleenor/ or apply for coaching here: https://www.jotform.com/ldikel/bizcoaching.

K’alley, the 1st Rapper with a Marketing Degree, Explains How He Blew Up His Most Recent Song on Tik Tok

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

K’alley, born Tyler Darnell Hightower, is one of the most unique, upcoming artists in the rap industry. Contrary to many other rising rappers from this current generation, he graduated from a university with a 4.0 GPA (Summa Cum Laude) and a degree in Business Marketing. Yes, there are rappers with degrees but most don’t disclose this information in fear that it will hurt their brand and cause them to be rejected by Hip Hop’s audience–where increasingly songs about killing and drug abuse are the norm. Instead of hiding this information, K’alley encourages his young audience to go to school or find a skill. It would surprise some to know that K’alley didn’t come from a middle-class family with 2 parents and a nice house. Quite the contrary. Gangs, narcotics, and struggling were a regular part of K’alley’s upbringing. In a recent interview he stated, “where I’m from, being intelligent was looked at as corny and would get you targeted. But me…I was from the Hood and really known in my Hood…YET, I was at the top of my class, academically. To me it was natural, but people always told me that I was doing something they never really seen. I was different”

Throughout the past couple of years, K’alley has been working very diligently at becoming Rap’s biggest independent artist, so it’s very on brand that he had a song blow up this month (November 2022). Today, we’re sharing the tactics K’alley used to grow his song. Before we get there, it’s noteworthy to mention the experiences that pushed him towards developing his plan in the first place. For over 3-4 years of creating music, K’alley never received a full 1,000 plays on Spotify for a single release. Today, it seems like hot artist blow up out of nowhere and go on to be the biggest stars imaginable, but that was not K’alley’s reality. In another interview, K’alley shed some light on his come up, stating, “See what people don’t tell you is making it in music requires 1 of 3 things. You either have to be connected to somebody who can open doors for you in the music industry, be rich enough to be able to purchase connections and invest 100s of 1000s into your music, or be extremely likeable and talented on social media. The first two options weren’t accessible to me so I was left with option 3. That’s why I put so much work into my social media. What eventually happens is you’ll get the love of the people, and that will manifest into connections because it’s very costly to get fans to like some somebody new. It’s way cheaper for a label or company to invest in someone who’s already liked.”

Before K’alley dropped his most recent song he built an audience of over 100,000 people on Tik Tok. He built his audience by being relatable, funny, and talented at his craft. “The most important aspect of building a following is being relatable. You can’t connect with someone who you can’t relate to”, K’alley stated in his interview. After the audience was built, it was as simple as previewing different songs to see which one people liked the most. One of the song previews got over 400,000 views and it went on to become K’alley’s next release: On God this a Freestyle. The plan was simple. Make a relatable Tik Tok video that promotes the song every single day. Some days got skipped, some videos did poor, but the key was to keep posting. Another tactic was utilizing Spotify playlisting. What K’alley did was find artist who sounded similar to him, figure out the playlist they were on, and reach out to the creators to see if he would be able to be featured. Currently, the song has been viral over 10 times, is in over 700 playlists, and holds the rank as K’alley’s most streamed song–getting over 100,000 streams in 2 weeks. It was a very big accomplishment for K’alley, but he says it’s just the beginning. Outside of rap, we can also anticipate great things from this young man. He plans on opening his own marketing firm to aid influencers, artists, and small businesses by the start of 2023. To stay updated with K’alley’s music follow him @papi_kalley on Instagram and Tik Tok

https://www.tiktok.com/@papi_kalley

https://www.instagram.com/papi_kalley/

https://open.spotify.com/track/1ADSoK2vnci6nJUJ0hzpHl

https://youtube.com/watch?v=guem0Latgz8

Wright Hands Management, the Full-Service Model Management Company Bridging the Gap Between Models and the Industry’s Key Players

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

The growing accessibility of today’s industries has allowed go-getters from all walks of life to enter their target fields and begin carving a path toward the top. However, following this accessibility and the surge of people giving success a shot is an overwhelming degree of saturation and competition that makes it difficult for anyone to stand out immediately. While it’s always an option to bank on one’s own arsenal of skills to survive and thrive, it still pays off to seek the support of established authorities who can help ease the journey. Wright Hands Management is one such trusted expert. A full-service management company, it has emerged as the go-to success enabler for aspiring and professional models alike. 

Currently expanding its reach by launching a new talent enterprise, Wright Hands Management was founded in 2017 by Theoplis Wright, better known as Ka’ron Cash. In the years since its creation, it has provided endless opportunities for models, photographers, agents, and agencies, delivering service that is easy, effective, and global. 

“We pride ourselves in delivering services that are not only desired but also innovative and highly effective,” shared the team spearheading the all-out efforts of Wright Hands Management. The extent to which the acclaimed company has been able to meet the needs of those under its wing is a result of a lengthy process of research and development that involved consultations with top modeling agencies. Coupled with this in-depth understanding of the gaps in the market is the team’s commitment to pushing clients to the next level of their careers. 

At its helm is a roster of professionals with over fifteen years of combined experience. Led by Ka’ron, Sheri, and Monica, the team behind Wright Hands Management has navigated the complex waters of the modeling industry and is intimately familiar with its nitty-gritty. 

Right now, Wright Hands Management is leading the domestic and international scene in connecting both aspiring and professional models with reputable agencies, photographers, stylists, and other industry clients. It boasts a streamlined and efficient service that consistently delivers on its promise and has proven to be an essential tool for the modeling community. 

On November 20, Wright Hands Management made another strategic move, one that is expected to propel the company to greater heights. The new talent enterprise, which is designed to bring a new and exciting arm to the agency’s portfolio, intends to help models increase their visibility through a wide variety of services, from press release writing to brand placement and influencer marketing. 

By putting talent management and an industry boot camp into the mix, Wright Hands Management is dialing up the spotlight for its models. The full-service agency, whose track record includes securing brand deals with high-profile companies like Pretty Little Thing, ThreadBeast, Nike, J Lab Audio, and SHEIN, is in the midst of searching for a variety of new talent who will receive a one-year exclusive contract.

In the years to come, Wright Hands Management is looking forward to opening doors of opportunities for more aspiring and professional models. At the same time, it hopes to solidify its standing as a full-service agency in the modeling industry. 

Real Supah Gaining Traction in the Music Scene with His New Music Sauce

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

The music scene has evolved over the years, with artists now creating new sounds and introducing their self-created styles to listeners. Real Supah is a budding artist on the horizon, entertaining the world with his unique music sauce, style, and sound.

Born Lorenzo Colon, Real Supah took up music as a career to create an avenue for the world to have fun and get entertained. The rapper embodies the society that produced him, and he reflects that in his music as he speaks on some of the most common themes evident in society. Real Supah stands out with his fashion sense, his love for flashy colors and the unmissable accessories he has all over him. He draws inspiration from Kanye West and Soulja Boy, making him put all that he has into his music.

Real Supah has been on the quest for a big break for years. Recently, he enjoyed a taste of virality with global superstar Billie Eilish reposting his music on her SoundCloud. Since then, Real Supah has amassed over 11 million views and gained over 90,000 followers on Instagram. Getting support from Billie Eilish gave him a huge bump in his social media presence, and Real Supah is ready to make the most of the opportunity with more quality music on the way. 

The Chicago rapper, who already has a handful of catchy well-listened-to songs on various streaming platforms, is committed to not letting his supporters down. “I have a large range of supporters from Tokyo, New York, Chicago and many parts of Los Angeles. I appreciate their support and can only promise them the best of Real Supah. They should expect more from me.”

Real Supah has been compared to Lil Skies and the late rapper XXX Tentacion. He also calls himself “the new age Prince” as he combines the influences he draws from all these iconic musicians to offer his unique sound to the world. “So many people inspire me, and I’m just glad  I get to live this life and get the chance to take a shot at becoming like them. I feel so blessed, and I hope my dreams come true,” he said.

With singles like “Patrick Bateman,” “Soda Can,” “Playboy,” “Chuck Liddell,” “Soulja Boy,” “Rich,” “Tree Time,” and other records, Real Supah has proven that he’s taking the music business very seriously. He has declared his intention to put out more music and capture the ears and hearts of more music fans globally. He takes immense pride in his distinct sound, which he calls “The Real Supah Sauce,” and he hopes it catches on with music heads worldwide.

Over the next few years, Real Supah sees himself gracing major musical stages and performing alongside some of the most famous music icons. He hopes to release chart-topping songs and albums and win major awards in the music industry for his efforts. “I have so much lined up, and I look forward to releasing more projects for my new followers and fans to enjoy. Dreams exist for those who have the zeal to pursue them, and I hope to bring all my dreams to life,” Real Supah declared.

New Music from Mullet Dragon: Trailer Park Magic King

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

The Mullet Dragon’s new EP, Trailer Park Magic King, makes you want to drop everything, grab your friends and head down to the nearest bingo hall or honky tonk or go see some live music at the festival across town. But that’s not all it does – it speaks to something deep within your soul and reminds you of that thing that you have seen in yourself but forgot about it for a bit – and for those who have yet to see what this thing is in themselves, this album offers the perfect motivation to start the journey.

Who is the Mullet Dragon?

The Mullet Dragon is an up and coming songwriter, musician and producer. He co-wrote and co-produced two Grammy award winning albums for Tobymac. The new EP is being released in January, “Trailer Park Magic King”. He’s excited about his band touring the record to support mental health and addiction awareness. The artist has also released songs Get Higher and Alone No More that were recorded at the rapper Jellyroll’s studio in Nashville.

What is the new album about?
The new album is about three things that are near and dear to his heart. Those are mental health, addiction awareness, and trailer park magic. Mental health is an issue that’s close to him. Addiction awareness is something he knows all too well. And finally, trailer park magic means that there is good in every situation no matter how hard it may seem. Even if your down and out, there is always magic to capture. Everyone has their own special magic inside. He’s hoping this record can be a light for someone else who is struggling with any of these things. He’s very excited for people to hear the bands new music!

What makes this EP apart from others?
The new EP is different from anything he’s done before. The EP has a strong focus on mental health and addiction awareness, with many songs that are based on personal experience. The beats and vocals in the EP have been carefully selected to sound Hence why it will be released in January as Trailer Park Magic King

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The Funniest and Most Charming Novel about Finding Yourself You’ll Read this Year

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

Latina novelist and screenwriter Marcela Mariz recently launched the novel Let it Rain — a Rom-Com exploring the quirky ups and downs of trying to find your place in the world while keeping your sense of humor intact.

We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and, unfortunately, there is still a stigma about mental illness. Over 300 million people worldwide are affected by depression — the numbers among young adults are soaring. We need more lighthearted stories that can generate conversations around the subject without the heavy stigmas and judgmental analyses that typically follow.

“The inspiration for Mandy came from a family friend,” says Marcela Mariz. “She was the most high-spirited and cheerful person I knew. She had this idiosyncratic way of dressing and talking, and even her house was decorated as if she was still living in the 1960s. I was always fascinated by her. But when I got older, I discovered she had heartbreaking losses in the 60s. So she preferred to pretend she was still living in the best years of her life. Behind her joyful smile, she hid a profound sadness.”

After suffering a devastating trauma, twenty-six-year-old Mandy Olsen also reverts to living in a time when she felt loved and cared for — her free-spirited high school years in 1986. But when Mandy’s deepest secret is exposed and becomes a cruel joke between her colleagues, she is forced to reassess her lifestyle and come to terms with the fact that her romanticized way of life is just a dead-end escape from reality.

Perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary and Sophie Kinsella, Let it Rain touches on several aspects of growth and maturity, from self-expression and bullying to forgiveness and acceptance, from healthy nostalgia to prolonged grief.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Marcela Mariz discovered her passion for storytelling on the stage. She produced her first play at sixteen and completed more than twenty theater-commissioned plays. After graduating from law school, Marcela moved to New York to study performing arts and then to the West Coast, where she transitioned from theater to movies and penned her first novel, the YA sci-fi The Chosen Of Gaia.

Let it Rain is Mariz’s debut novel for adults, and fans of her writing can expect more inclusive content in the near future that traverse taboo subjects and bring characters with diverse backgrounds into the spotlight.

 

We’ll surely stay tuned for more!

Silicon Valley giants set off a wave of layoffs, the floundering economy of the US has been “standing on the edge of the cliff”

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

Since March 2022, the Fed has already raised interest rates for six times on the ground of controlling domestic inflation, triggering significant fluctuations in the global economy. Under the strong influence of inflation and rising interest rates, global trade has fallen into a difficult situation, which makes the increasingly declining American economy worse. Countless American enterprises were facing serious business crisis. Even a few giant companies at the forefront of the development of science and technology in the United States could not survive the economic storm.

According to the New York Times, not long ago, Silicon Valley’s “Big Three” Alphabet(Google’s parent company), Microsoft (Microsoft) and Meta (Facebook’s parent company) released their latest financial results, which showed that the performance of these three companies, as benchmarks of the US economic development, continued to decline in the second quarter on a dismal basis. Even breaking the lowest revenue growth rate in recent years. Sub-businesses also showed varying degrees of weakness.

However, the large data fluctuation in the financial report is just the beginning. It was the wave of layoffs in the U.S. tech industry that really rang the alarm bells in the minds of many Americans. With the growing concern about the economic outlook, many US technology companies have faced unprecedented large-scale layoffs since October, according to the statistics of Challenger and Gray&Christmas. So far in 2022, the total number of layoffs in each company has reached 28207, an increase of 162% over the same period last year. On November 9, Meta Group, one of the three giants in Silicon Valley, directly announced that it would fired at least 11000 employees, accounting for 13% of the total number of the company. This was the largest layoff in the 18 years history of Meta Group.

In a similar way, Amazon, the largest cross-border e-commerce company in the United States, is also among the giants that have recently announced significant layoffs. Amazon is reining in the expansion of its warehouse business, mothballing buildings, backing out of leases and delaying the opening of new facilities. It also plans to lay off at least 10000 tech workers in an effort to minimize the overall impact of the economic crisis.

All of these signs seem to be sending a bad message to American society that the American economy is about to usher in a severe winter. Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, says the deep layoffs by tech giants mean a recession is just around the corner.

On October 17, Bloomberg quoted the model data established by American economists and said that the probability of recession of the American economy in the next 12 months would reach 100%. In addition, Wall Street economists are also pessimistic about the prospects of the U.S. economy. In the latest survey of the Wall Street Journal, more than 70 economists predicted that the probability of the U.S. economy declining within a year was 63%, higher than 49% in July.

The data points out that the tightening financial environment, sustained inflation and the expectation of the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates are constantly increasing the economic risk of the United States, and the possibility of the economic recession coming ahead of time is also rising.

However, President Biden of the United States did not take this seriously, and even put forward the opposite opinion many times. He said that he did not think that the United States would have an economic recession, even if there was one, it would be very slight. But unfortunately, President Biden’s optimism hasn’t done much to ease the anxiety of the American people, who are feeling overwhelmed and uneasy at a time when the cost of living — energy, food and rent — is still rising.

According to the estimate report released by the US Energy Information Administration, from October this year to March next year, the natural gas cost and power cost that each family in the US will pay will increase by 28% and 10% respectively compared with the same period in 2021. It is reported that more than 20 million American households have defaulted on their electricity bills due to their inability to bear the soaring energy prices.

Moreover, prices in the United States have also continued to soar. Referring to the data released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics on September 13, food prices in the United States have soared 11.4% in the past year, which is the largest annual increase since May 1979.

In addition, there are a number of data showing signs of cooling in the U.S. rental market. According to RealPage, a local property analysis company, the number of apartments moved in the third quarter, typically the peak rental season in the United States, fell by an uncharacteristically high 82,000, marking the first negative year-over-year increase since data began. That reflects a clear and irreversible decline in rental demand amid rising inflationary pressures, particularly among young people, many of whom have moved back in with their parents because they cannot afford to pay the rent.

It is obvious that the real situation reflected by the American underclass is in sharp contrast to the optimism of President Biden. In recent decades, the United States has launched six rounds of interest rate hikes, but five of them triggered the world financial crisis. Is this wilful and reckless approach aimed at saving the country’s serious inflation problem, or to use dollar hegemony to forcibly complete a “harvest” of other countries in the world? There is no way to know the answer. 

The only thing we can be sure of is that this financial storm has swept across every corner of the United States, and all social strata have been affected, thus suffering varying degrees of economic losses, but also facing varying degrees of living pressure. It is no exaggeration to say that the increasingly tight financial environment and the continuous radical interest rate increase of the US government are pushing countless Americans into the abyss.

 

London Abstract Artist Shreena Patel Paints Over 200 Diya Lamps in One Week for BAPS Neasden Temple at Diwali

NY Weekly Staff on November 28, 2022

Shreena Patel is a London-based skilled abstract artist, painter and sculptor. She studied at the University of Arts London and Brunel University, where she got her degree in Fine Arts (Graphics and Multimedia Technology and Design). Her clients include people from all over the world and popular celebs like Geeta Basra (Indian retired cricketer Harbhajan Singh’s wife), and Housewives of Cheshire’s Seema Malhotra, among others.

From childhood, Shreena was fascinated by colours, drawings and paintings. She always wanted to understand what goes behind an artist’s mind while painting or carving such stunning visuals using her hands. In the process of understanding the art and the artist, Patel herself became an artist. Her talent has helped her achieve many big things and create several records. The painter uses her skills and designs to create awareness and raise money for a good cause. 

In 2022, artist Shreena Patel made a remarkable record for painting 200 Diva Lamps in one week during Diwali. Diwali is an Indian festival of lights, and diyas play a key role in lightening the festive mood. The exciting project was commissioned directly from the Yogvivekdas Swami, Head Swami at the Neasden Temple.

About the project, painter Shreena Patel shares, “The brief was to paint Diya (Divoh) lamps on boards to be displayed in the Mandir for Diwali and Annakut celebrations this year. I had one week to paint over 100 lamps, and I still feel so blessed and humbled to be a part of this stunning and mesmerising display.”

Shreena painted 200 Diya lamps that left everyone mesmerised. When asked how it felt to work on one piece of art for a week continuously, she said, “The festive spirit inside me was motivated the entire time. Painting is relaxing and when it is about Indian festivals, I always want to give my best. I am glad to be a part of such a beautiful initiative by the Neasden Temple. It felt very liberating.”

Shreena Patel’s works of art are also available online for sale. If you want to check out her paintings and sculptures, look here – https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/artbyshreena/ 

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