Tuesday, June 18, 2019

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/18/2019

Today’s Water Cooler: Poor People’s Campaign, Biden, Sanders, Trump, Warren, oil and the Gulf of Oman, copper, fish, shipping emissions, Facebook introduces Libra stablecoin, unicorns, guns, Frank Luntz, gaming exams, feminism, OS/2, Maslow revised

Boeing Sells 0 Planes on First Day of Paris Air Show v. 123 for Airbus, Yet Boeing Still Pushing for More Weakening of FAA Standards Via Greater Use of Computer Testing

Boeing seems determined to make its bad situation worse.

Links 6/18/19

The Question NBC’s Debate Moderators Should Ask Elizabeth Warren on #MedicareForAll

Despite all appearances to the contrary, Elizabeth Warren may be prepared to give #MedicareForAll more than lip service.

Still No Minimum Wage Bill – Not Because Of Trump Or McTurtle – Because Of Pelosi And Hoyer And Their Blue Dogs

Minimum wage increases….another nice thing the Democrats don’t really stand for.

Bad Loans Still Too High at Eurozone Banks, ECB Warns

The ECB is concerned that the latest fix for bad loans still leaves banks in a weakened state.

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/17/2019

Today’s Water Cooler: Supply chain woes, Biden in debate, Buttigieg fundraising, Inslee, Festival of Warren, idpol, Democrat gerontocracy, manufacturing, housing, trucking slowdown, ice sheets, forests, Leonard Cohen

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Two Hours Spent Weekly in Nature Improves Health

Study shows higher self-reported levels of good health and subjective well-being for those who spend two hours weekly in touch with nature.

Why Is CalPERS Still So Afraid of Elisabeth Bourqui?

CalPERS is acting awfully guilty.

Links 6/17/19

Adani is Cleared to Start Digging its Coal Mine – Six Key Questions Answered

Queensland gives Indian mining giant Adani go-ahead for massive coal mine, ignoring environmental and climate change concerns.

The Inverted Yield Curve

Should we trust the recession warning the yield curve is sending?

Don’t Miss Free Books, Good Company, Plus Other Giveaways at Our NYC Open House Next Sunday June 23

Hope NYC area types will find time to drop in for our open house next Sunday the 23rd!

Climate Change: Saving Coral Reefs

Scientists produce report outlining interventions to improve persistence and resilience of coral reefs as ocean temperatures rise.

Links 6/16/19