The Holocaust Memorial Center (also the Zekelman Holocaust Center) in Farmington Hills, Michigan, near Detroit, is Michigan's largest Holocaust museum. This video is a slideshow of the artifacts on display at the museum.
If you are unable to play the video directly from this page here is the direct link to YouTube, https://youtu.be/ReJ4I-6yxmU
Video of sights from the Venice Beach, (or simply Venice), in Los Angeles.
If you are unable to play the video directly from this page here is the direct link to YouTube, https://youtu.be/DLce9y0L_xo
Lately I have been listening to music with focus to catch up with the oldies. Here is a quick log of the music albums that I have been listening to this year.
This video is from a leisure trip that we friends took to Roychak. Roychak (or Raychak) is a village within the jurisdiction of the Diamond Harbour police station in the Diamond Harbour II CD block in the Diamond Harbour subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. There is a nice view of the Hooghly River from this spot while we got stuck in the rain and a mild storm.
If you are unable to play the video directly from this page here is the direct link to YouTube, https://youtu.be/s5335XbaCnQ
Here is the text from the email.
Your move from TD Ameritrade to Schwab.
Dear TD Ameritrade clients,
When Charles Schwab acquired TD Ameritrade in 2019, our aim was to create something special for clients of both firms—best-in-class strength and stability, a wider array of products and services available, industry-leading low costs, and a larger team of professionals with a shared passion for helping clients achieve their goals.
We're nearing the point where two great firms become one and TD Ameritrade clients become Schwab clients. We are honored to have the privilege to serve you, and we want to make sure you know what to expect with the transition and the benefits you'll receive as a Schwab client.
What to know about your move.
Please know that in most cases there will be very little for you to do, other than to set up new login credentials. We'll take care of the rest.
We plan to move your account in one of several groups beginning in 2023. To help avoid investing or trading disruptions, your transition will happen over a weekend. We'll let you know your transition date about three months before your move.
What you rely on is moving with you.
thinkorswim®, the award-winning trading platform, is here to stay, and will move to Schwab later in 2023. Your service teams and Financial Consultants will also be there to support you after the transition, and you'll continue to enjoy many of the features, tools, and education you've come to rely on with TD Ameritrade.
Plus, you can look forward to the low costs you're used to. In fact, by leveraging the combined strength of both companies, we'll be able to offer you even more pricing improvements.
What to know about the benefits you'll experience from being at Schwab.
They've already begun.
Today, TD Ameritrade clients already benefit. Since the acquisition, TD Ameritrade has significantly enhanced client service response times, lowered mutual fund transaction fees, eliminated some account service fees, launched a Satisfaction Guarantee, and enabled access to some Schwab products not previously available at TD Ameritrade.
Once you transition to Schwab, you'll benefit from these commitments we make to you:
Low pricing. Schwab has a long history of lowering the cost of investing for everyone. It is a defining part of who we are and why we're proud that today we make the lowest revenue per dollar of client assets of any publicly traded major investment firm. That commitment to low costs will continue. In fact, when you transition, you have our commitment that the fee schedule for online trading commissions and fees at Schwab will be the same or lower for all transactions.
Exceptional service. We're committed to maintaining industry-leading response times from Schwab's experienced representatives, which will include the TD Ameritrade service teams and Financial Consultants who will be moving to Schwab with you, as well as specialists in all areas of investing and trading. Plus, you'll have access to more than 400 physical branches across the United States, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
World-class trading and investing experiences. Whether you use our industry-leading web, app, or thinkorswim suite of platforms, you can count on an innovative, easy-to-use experience with high-quality execution. Plus, you'll have comprehensive education and market insights for all types of traders and investors.
A complete range of wealth management and lending solutions. Count on a range of portfolio and wealth management solutions, from automated investing to comprehensive wealth management tailored to your unique needs. You can also rely on competitive solutions for borrowing against your assets as well as discounts based on your relationship at Schwab.
A firm that stands behind its word. Earning your trust is our highest ambition. We also know actions speak louder than words, which is why we back our words with both the Schwab Satisfaction and Security Guarantees.
In summary, you'll have much of what you loved at TD Ameritrade—combined with much more from Schwab.
What's next.
Right now, there's nothing you need to do. Please keep pursuing your trading and investing goals using TD Ameritrade platforms and solutions. We'll provide updates and contact you about three months before your account transitions with all the information you'll need. Should you have any questions or want more details now, please visit our Client Information Hub.
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your financial life. The employees at Schwab and TD Ameritrade are extremely proud of what we are building, and we look forward to continuing to serve you.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Craig
Head of Investor Services
Creation of Schwab accounts by TD Ameritrade users began on August 1. From September 1, the TD Ameritrade user accounts will be frozen and migrated to the Schwab system. On September 5, these users can start trading using Schwab's platform.
Users received an email from Charles Schwab confirming transition and to review the account verification letter which allow logging in to your account.
Here is the text from the email.
ACTION REQUESTED: Review your Schwab Account Verification letter.Welcome to Charles Schwab. Please review your Account Verification letter.
We're so glad to welcome you to Schwab!
Now that we've moved your TD Ameritrade account to Schwab, you'll have access to the combined power of our firms, including best-in-class strength and stability; a wider array of products and services for industry-leading low costs; and a larger team of professionals with a shared passion for helping clients achieve their goals.
Video of a day trip to the Petrapol-Benapole Border near Bongaon in West Bengal. This video also includes the Joint Retreat Ceremony help at the India-Bangladesh border.
If you are unable to play the video directly from this page here is the direct link to YouTube, https://youtu.be/Rzg9wkDYr4c.
These are sights of the New York City streets and landmarks that were captured during a leisure trip.
We walked through several parts of the city and captured these moments at Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, One World Trade Center, The National September 11 Memorial, 9/11 Memorial Pools, Oculus, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Zuccotti Park, Wall Street, Charging Bull, New York Stock Exchange, Korean War Memorial, Battery Park, Statue City Cruises, East Coast Memorial, Times Square, One Times Square, Broadway, Father Duffy Square, Liberty Island, Statue of Liberty, Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island, Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, Columbus Circle, Statue of Christopher Columbus, Globe Sculpture at Columbus Circle, Maine Monument, Central Park, Heckscher Playground, Bethesda Terrace, Bethesda Fountain, Port Authority Bus Terminal.
I was going through my archives and found this one from 2001 when I had created my first Yahoo! account.
This video is a slideshow of images we took during our visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF). Sometimes simply referred to as the Rock Hall, it is a museum and hall of fame located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States, on the shore of Lake Erie. The museum documents the history of rock music and the artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have influenced its development.
Views of the Empire Beach, Esch Beach and the Point Betsie Lighthouse Beach that are located in the northeast shore of Lake Michigan. I hope you like the visuals.
I shot a small video of a winter service vehicle plowing snow in Downtown Cleveland.
Today I visited the 4th floor of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library which houses the section for Local History, Genealogy and Rare Books as part of the James M. & Patricia Kirchner Appold Local History Department. This was the first time for me.
This section houses an extensive collection of newspaper archives, government records, yearbooks, maps, manuscripts, genealogy, microfilms and other artifacts that document the history of Toledo and Lucas County. It is a library within a library with its own librarians.
There are about 5000 rare books in there with some as old as 500 to 700 years old.
The vault has its own air conditioning and atmosphere control system to ensure that the books last for hundreds of years.
Books from the vault can be taken out and read in this reading room only with a special hold order.
This is a native American Woodland Indian stone ax-head, created between 2500-1500 BC which is on display here.
Here is an incomplete list of periodicals that are available at the local history department:
Here is a link to the Local History and Genealogy section in the Toledo Library website https://www.toledolibrary.org/localhistory
Take a look inside the Ohio State Reformatory is located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. The historic prison was built between 1886 and 1910 and covered an area of 40 acres. The prison remained in operation until 1990 and has since been converted to a museum. The prison is best known for being the setting for the 1994 movie The Shawshank Redemption.
A walking tour inside the Fort Mackinac in Mackinac Island, Michigan.
