Rockefeller Center

Walking through Rockefeller Center reminded me of Grand Central Terminal in the way that it is convenient for the commuters and the tourists. I just found that Rockefeller Center is more above ground while Grand Central Terminal is more below ground. When I think of Rockefeller center, I think of The Rink and many of the shops and buildings that are above ground. Rockefeller Center does have convenience when it comes to getting to your destination below ground but only the subway passes through; unlike Grand Central Terminal that has the subway and the Metro-North Railroad. Another thing that stands out to me is the mix of people who are commuting to work and the tourists. It is very easy to pick out who is the commuter and who is the tourist,…

have a plan. I just decided to leave Time Square after being coaxed into giving money to people dressed as cartoon characters that speaks with a distinctive accent. But I left with my pride and a photo of myself with Iron Man, Hello Kitty, and Grover on my phone. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but this one is definitely not worth twelve dollars. Right as I enter the subway, I remembered I wanted to visit the Rockefeller Center from one of my favorite television show, 30 Rock. The…

I grabbed some of my friends and we walked towards my favorite restaurant on Times Square, Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Whenever we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted with the voices of the iconic singing waiters and waitresses. Our hostess took us to a large, cherry red booth in the center of the restaurant, subsequently my friends and I all ordered. I got the vegan chocolate lava cake with a “cheesecake cream” filling. While everyone waited for our food, my friends and I gazed at the…

I expected. Designer clothes were draped on racks and there were many counters filled with cosmetics displays. I would have stayed longer but my family was itching to go to the top of the Rock. We entered the lobby of the Rockefeller Center and rode the elevator up to a higher floor. After we posed for a souvenir picture, we headed up to the roof where the observation deck offered me an iconic view of the skyline. The observation deck offered me an iconic view of the skyline. Looking out, I…

Introduction Jack Welch is widely known for being one of the best leaders and managers of the twentieth century, having been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of General Electric (GE) for twenty years. During his tenure as head of one of the world’s largest conglomerates, Mr. Welch implemented several well-known initiatives to propel the company to new heights. Some of his more known initiatives included the boundaryless organization, six sigma quality control, and the employee performance…

John D. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, the first robber baron of America and the Hero of America as well.. John D. Rockefeller born July 8, 1839 in Richford, New York and died May 23, 1937. (Rockefeller Biography) John D. Rockefeller a man believing in the Gospel of Wealth, helped the american people by making oil affordable to the masses and creating new ways to use the by-products of refining oil. Through the life of John D. Rockefeller, he influenced the United States especially with his…

The Rockefeller Legacy Beatriz Elena Soto José María Vargas University  Abstract  The history of the Rockefeller family begins with the marriage of two opposing families. The marriage of Eliza Davison and called "Devil Bill" Rockefeller was a union between the faith of a young oil salesman sagas. From this union was born John D. Rockefeller who started the growth of the wealth of the family. John created a bad family reputation between their competitors of their competitors. His…

The renowned John D. Rockefeller was the first of the great American Philanthropists. Born July 8, 1839, in the state of New York, he had always delighted in business and riches. His methodical nature combined with his genius powers of organization gave him the ability to become one of the world’s wealthiest person in all of history. His fortune was not in gold but in oil, that dark mass of runny grease which, before Rockefeller’s era, no one knew what to do with. Rockefeller entered the…

labeled as Robber Barons, John D. Rockefeller should have been honorably regarded as a Captain of Industry due to his account on strengthening the U.S’s economy by investing in blooming American industry and becoming one of the most respected philanthropist. At the same time, his fellow businessman, Cornelius Vanderbilt was suitable of the title Robber Barons for his hated reputation and lack of charitable efforts. Post-Civil War, the United States experienced with economic boom in which…

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