Saturday, March 11, 2017

@10:40, 3/11/17

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Food

What to Cook This Weekend

We’ve got three ways to spend the days — Purim, Phagwah or project cooking — and recipes and ideas to accompany them.

https://www.nytimes.com/video/dining/100000003604288/making-hollandaise-sauce.html

I will cook to order.
Sooner is better.    As soon as you can is best.

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N.Y. / Region

With Preet Bharara’s Dismissal, Storied Office Loses Its Top Fighter

Under his leadership, the Southern District of New York, known for its fierce independence, took on Wall Street power players, politicians and terrorists.

"The lunaiticks are in charge of the asylum."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SME6ZAXudcE

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Business Day

Honey, Please Pick Up Some Grilled Tilapia at the Gas Station

A wave of gas stations and convenience stores are capitalizing on a growing demand for fresh, healthful and convenient road food.

The Portuguese have refused to buy salt cod from diesel powered fishermen.
That seems a good idea for all food.
Petroleum is not a preferred flavor.

Garmin G.P.S. units provide a listing of restaurants near one's location.


Business Day

Behind the Quiet State-by-State Fight Over Electric Vehicles

While the battle in Washington gets much of the attention, the most direct attack against electric vehicles is being waged in statehouses.

"In general, though, the projections underscore the threat that electric vehicles pose to the oil and gas industries — and those with big investments in those areas — and those who back a rapid shift away."

State governments are cheaper to buy.

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Business Day

Wealthy Would Get Billions in Tax Cuts Under Obamacare Repeal Plan

Rolling back two surcharges would provide $157 billion over a decade to those making at least $1 million a year, a congressional analysis shows.

5h5 hours ago
Hmmm: the analysis was provided to members of Congress, but not published by JCT. An innocent oversight, I'm sure

The Republican bill should not pass congress.
Trump would sign it.

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Real Estate

Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates in the U.S.

The five most and least expensive property tax rates among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-property-taxes/11585/

Property taxes should no be a big problem.

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World

What Happens When You Fight a ‘Deep State’ That Doesn’t Exist

A “deep state” is a network of civilian and military officials who control elected governments. In the United States, it is President Trump who has put his agencies under stress, experts say.

A big part of Trump's constituency are conspiracy theorists.
They have been sold a conspiracy among conservationists and regulators to disempower industry.
Weak industries cannot provide good paying jobs.

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Business Day

Oil Price Drop Triggers a ‘Herd Mentality’ of Selling

A decline of 9 percent in the per-barrel price since Tuesday, to below $50, reflects an increase in inventories. Still, analysts said they expected prices to bounce back.

If demand were leading supply the price would not fall.
The price has fallen.
Therefor supply is leading demand.
The traders are trying to save their economic lives.
There will probably be a buying opportunity when the price of oil stops falling.

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Opinion

Trump’s Abortion Strategy

The president’s offer to cut a deal with Planned Parenthood is the latest in a long line of efforts to reduce access to abortion and weaken the cause.

I am in agreement.
Planned Parenthood provides necessary service.
Texas is insane.

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Travel

Fly the Unfriendly Skies to the U.S.? Fewer Are Willing, Reports Find

Travelers and industry executives say that travel bans issued by President Trump and high-profile detentions could discourage visits to the country.

The attempted bans are working as intended.
That is not a good thing.

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