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🌺 Remembering Pearl Harbor 🌺 December 7th marks Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served and lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. 🏡 What Does This Mean for Us Today? This day reminds us of the resilience and unity of communities in the face of adversity. In real estate, much like in life, it’s important to build strong, supportive communities where neighbors care for one another. 💡 Did You Know? Many neighborhoods in Brooklyn are rich in history, with homes that have stood through significant events like WWII. Preserving these historic properties helps us connect with our past and honor the legacies of those who came before us. Take a moment today to reflect on the importance of community and history. If you're curious about historic homes in Brooklyn or want to learn more about real estate in these iconic neighborhoods, let’s connect. Alexander Plotkin Real Estate Associate Broker Brooklyn, NY 📧 aplotkin.r.e@gmail.com 📞 (917) 544-8520 alexanderplotkin.com https://lnkd.in/g7fDfTmx #PearlHarborRemembranceDay #CommunityMatters #BrooklynRealEstate #HistoricHomes #RealEstateEducation

Preserve your heritage and honor your loved ones without overspending. Discover timeless memorials with Everlasting Legacy.🕊️ Save now by visiting our website! #EverlastingLegacy #Memorialize #SaveNow #savings #negotiations #negotiationskills #caskets #funeraltribute #funeralservices #funeralarrangements #funeralplanning #LivingWithLegacy

Old City of London traditions and institutions fit in with new world challenges. It's what keeps the institutions and their traditions relevant. events like this bring the power, influence, advocacy, legitimacy, agency and excellence honed over generations to bear on the purpose we have today, integrating our current challenges and solutions into our daily lives so our society, economy and values evolve and lay the the Foundations today for a better tomorrow. #sustainability #greeneconomy #climatechange #climateaction

55 years ago today - Apr 17, 1969 [David O. McKay] President [N. Eldon] Tanner referred to initiatory ordinances in the temple for the dead and proposed the adoption of the following procedure: Perform the ordinations to the Melchizedek Priesthood in advance with the other initiatory work to follow by other proxies. Under this plan one proxy would be ordained for each individual name as at present, but at one sitting he would act as proxy for several individual names. This proposed procedure would eliminate the proxy walking back to the ordaining area after completing each initiatory ordinance. Instead, the proxy would remain in an assigned ordinance booth to complete all the names on his list. This would give three proxies for the same person instead of two. This was approved. [Anderson, Devery; The Development of LDS Temple Worship, 1846-2000: A Documentary History, https://lnkd.in/ePMmYdHi] https://ift.tt/jKX4nQB

The world needs Africa for many reasons, including its natural resources, growing population, and strategic location:  Natural resources: Africa has a large portion of the world's natural resources, including oil, natural gas, minerals, water, arable land, forests, and wildlife. Africa has 30% of the world's mineral reserves, 40% of its gold, and 12% of its oil reserves.  Strategic location: Africa's location can help facilitate global trade.  Growing population: Demographers estimate that one in four people on Earth will be African by 2050.  Human capital: Africa has the human capital to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth.  Inventions: Some of the earliest human inventions, such as the hand-axe and fire manipulation, originated in Africa.  ***However, a significant share of Africa's natural resources are used unsustainably or lost to illegal activities. The UNCTAD report recommends that African countries receive debt relief and more supply chain finance to strengthen their supply chains. #NAACP #WorldHistory #BlackCulture #AmericanHistory #TimeMagazine

PREACHERS: Let's not limit RESURRECTION PREACHING to just Easter and Funerals. Let's reclaim CENTRALITY of it in our preaching. (Dr. Reg Dunlap) www.preachingtheword.net)

Hampstead is woven in rich heritage. From famous authors, actors, politicians, and generals the range of extraordinary individuals who have called Hampstead ‘home’ is almost second to none. You may have noticed many blue and black plaques dotted around Hampstead which signify a noteworthy individual has previously lived in that property. The blue plaques are erected by English Heritage, and the black plaques by The Heath and Hampstead Society. Here are four notable blue and black plaques in Hampstead: 1. George Orwell, novelist and poet 2. William Hesketh Lever 1st Viscount Leverhulme, soap maker and philanthropist 3. Charles de Gaulle, soldier, statesman and political reformer 4. Jim Henson, creator of ‘The Muppets’ #blueplaques #blackplaques #hampsteadheritage #hampstead #housesforsale #forsale #property #justlisted #househunting #newhome #home #newlisted #listing #investment #style #luxuryestateagent #estateagent #estateagentlondon #estateagenthampstead #estateagentbelsizepark #nw3

𝐃𝐄𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 #Juneteenth, a day of independence that marks the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRz-BRME

Last year, in December, Herbert Wigwe moved into his new house at Queen’s Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos. A mighty, imposing edifice that speaks to his ambition and class. It was his dream house, and so no cost was spared in building it. A state-of-the-art house that is fully digital and automated as well. You know the type of house where Siri and Google Assistant control the basic functionality of the property. According to a rough estimate from those with knowledge of the property that I spoke to, over 10 billion naira were spent on the project. And the reason why Herbert spent that much on the property was not far-fetched. It was meant to serve as his retirement home in Lagos, so he made sure he spent money to build it. Three weeks ago, he hosted Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his bestie, Femi Otedola, in the new property. They had dinner together, but before that, he took them around his new property to show the two Forbes billionaires his new acquisition. He was a man whose palm kernel was cracked by the gods. Little did Herbert know that it would be the last time he would be hosting Aliko Dangote and his bestie, Femi. Herbert was a very wealthy man in his lifetime. Before he died, he was the majority shareholder of Access Bank, as he controlled 9% of the bank. That 9% shareholding made him the largest shareholder of Access Bank, and the shares he controls are collectively worth $54 million. For all this humongous wealth, one thing that stood out in my book is that he loved God and then committed the wealth that God gave him to serving him and supporting his work. Before he died, he was an active member of Adeboye's RCCG, and he worshipped with a branch of the RCCG called City of David, an upscale RCCG church in Lagos, and he was present until his death. He worshipped with them two Sundays ago. In 2018, the City of David had an outreach in Makoko; the budget was 800 million. Inside Hebert Wigwe 10 Billion Naira Mansion In Queen's Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos State https://lnkd.in/dmnw2J7N Herbert brought 500 million of the money, and the church brought the rest. Until he died, he was paying the salaries of the choir members of City David Chuch secretly and quietly, without making a fuss about it. The City of David has the biggest church building. for the RCCG family in Lagos, complete with a helipad, and when the project was at its infancy level, Herbert made sure that Access Bank paid for a 10-year lease of the office space to be domiciled in the building. I have been reflecting on Herbert Wigwe's life and how empty life is since I woke up this morning, and I came to one conclusion. Life is just fleeting. Do your best to live your life on your terms and create enough memories. Love the people who love you back, and touch as many souls as you can. At the end of the day, tomorrow is not guaranteed. #stunnerhomes #hebertwigwe #nigeria #wigwe

New on the blog! Faith Boser, one of our Researchers this summer, writes about the influences that heritage places had on her growing up, including on her curiosity and identity. Faith says: "As we become adults, these spaces continue to have significance in our lives, connect us to our identities and communities, and build an attachment to the places around us." Read all about it here --> https://lnkd.in/e98pywaD