Tuesday, February 14, 2017

@23:15, 2/13/17

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1
Well

Men Beware: The Dangers of Snow

Snowy days, and the days after snowstorms, bring a spike in deadly heart attacks in men.
OK.
I will park at the end of the driveway.

2
Food

The Crowler: An Aluminum Answer to the Growler

Created by Oskar Blues Brewery, the Crowler is a 32-ounce sealable can meant for draft beer. It’s now available in New York.

Four beers in a box.  It is a one quart can.  Two pints.

3
Business Day

Treasury Auctions Set for the Week of Feb. 13

The following tax-exempt fixed-income issues are scheduled for pricing this week.

Bonds have no down side risk.  They usually do not deal with inflation.

I will move money into bonds soon.

4
U.S.

A Presidential Golf Outing, With a Twist: Trump Owns the Place

President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan toured Trump courses in Florida, drawing attention to properties from which he has not divested himself.

When the house is ready Trump is impeached.
Pence is no bargain.
Pence first.

5
U.S.

Steven Mnuchin Is Confirmed as Treasury Secretary

Mr. Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs banker, will help overhaul the tax code, reshape financial regulations and help renegotiate trade deals.

Be afraid.  Be very afraid.

He will get the Fed funds rate up.

6
U.S.

Democrats’ Quandary on Gorsuch: Appease the Base or Honor the Process

The Supreme Court nominee presents a challenge for moderate Democratic senators, who must negotiate the anger of liberal voters and an instinct for comity among lawmakers.

Gorsuch is the Republican's man.

7
U.S.

Police Chiefs Say Trump’s Law Enforcement Priorities Are Out of Step

Police chiefs and prosecutors fear reliance on punitive tactics will erode trust and cause more problems than they solve.

Yes.

8
Well

Got Almond Milk? Dairy Farms Protest Milk Label on Nondairy Drinks

Some members of Congress say milk comes only from cows, and almond, soy and coconut milks should not be allowed to call themselves milk.

Soy milk is ancient.
Bean curd.

9
Health

Sharp Rise Reported in Older Americans’ Use of Multiple Psychiatric Drugs

Almost half of these people were not diagnosed with any mood, chronic pain or sleep problem, researchers reported in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

I am not taking any perscribed medications.

10
Business Day

Trump’s Economic Cabinet Is Mostly Bare. This Man Fills the Void.

With crucial posts still vacant, Gary Cohn, a longtime Goldman Sachs executive, has become the president’s go-to figure on matters related to jobs, business and growth.

Gary Cohn is bad news.  




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