By Harvey Bezozi Most Americans this year will feel the effect of the new tax law, in one way or another, on their personal financial positions. Some will benefit thanks to lower tax rates, higher alternative minimum tax (AMT) exemptions, and increased deductions. Others will be penalized due to the new restrictions on state and […]
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing to delay the 2nd Parliament vote on her BREXIT deal until the end of February, it was reported late Wednesday. The PM’s whip, indicated at a cabinet meeting Tuesday that the vote would not be held next week as expected because Mrs. May will not have renegotiated her […]
Dr. Dean Ornish, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in how to use food and simple lifestyle strategies to improve health. And for 40 years, Dr. Ornish has directed clinical research showing you can reverse not only Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, but […]
The National Institutes of Health is pushing for development of what its director, Dr. Francis Collins, calls a “pain-o-meter.” Spurred by the opioid crisis, the goal is not just to signal how much pain someone’s in, it is to determine what kind it is and what drug might be the most effective. “We are not […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Investors Want Big Board Changes $TSLA “It is time for a serious overhaul of the governance of the company,” A group of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) investors thinks the EV maker needs more than just a little new blood and that a ban on Elon Musk holding the Chairman’s job for 3 years while also […]
As We Get Older Let’s Always Eat ‘Super’ Foods Men and Women alike are susceptible to bone loss, muscle loss, hormonal changes, and the dreaded middle age spread. Older people see and feel these changes in achy joints, vision impairment, heart complications, weight gain, decreased memory retention, and lack of energy, all of which are […]
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Plans Layoffs, Corporate Changes $SBUX Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is planning an organizational shakeup, including corporate layoffs. “We must increase the velocity of innovation that is relevant to our customers, inspires our partners, and is meaningful to our business,” CEO Kevin Johnson said in a memo to employees. “To accomplish this, we are going to […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Silverstone Grand Prix Upgrade Revealed $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) upgrade package for the British Grand Prix was revealed Thursday, with interesting changes to the floor and engine cover of its SF71H F1 car. The changes come a week after Ferrari’s chief rival MercedesAMG introduced a major upgrade at Austria. This shows us how much […]
Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Elon Musk Under Fire, Investors Revolt $TSLA Last Friday, proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended that investors vote against Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) directors Antonio Gracias and James Murdoch, increasing pressure on the EV maker over their roles on its board. ISS also backed 2 shareholder proposals to be voted on at the company’s […]
Big Tech Changes Coming Fast Big technolgy has been dominating the news and is a major driver of US stock markets. The sector’s narrative has changed with amazement at the power of disruptive innovation to change not just what we do but how we do it now and the consequences. This, of course has raised […]
Larry Kudlow Does Not See Major WH Economic Staff Changes US President Donald Trump’s incoming National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow has asked the staff assembled by outgoing chief Gary Cohn to stay with him. “It’s a terrific staff, and I’ve asked everyone to stay on,” Mr, Kudlow told reporters Trusday. “I’ve met with all […]
The 3 Phases of Deep Breathing to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Worries and Concerns Our body breathes automatically, it is both an involuntary and a voluntary process. We can alter the speed and the depth of our breathing, as well as choose to breathe through the mouth or nose. These choices lead to physical changes in […]
Support President Trump, “Understand that Climate Changes” Friday, US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defended President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the Paris climate accord, but said she understands that “the climate changes.” “Oh, I think the climate, certainly, the climate changes, yes,” Secretary DeVos told reporters while visiting the Eagle Academy Public Charter School in […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Supercars in 2017 $RACE Ferraris (NYSE:RACE) does not follow the automobile industry model year identities, meaning, annual updates are rare if not non-existent. That being the case we the clienti and Ferrari fans often see 1 new or updated model from the iconic Italian Supercar maker each year. The Y 2017 model year will […]
Steven Machat, Open Letter to Marco Rubio & Patrick Murphy September 2, 2016 To: Patrick Murphy 4521 PGA Blvd #412 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 To: Marco Rubio 8669 NW 36th Street Suite 110 Doral, FL 33166 Dear Patrick and Marco: Congratulations to you both on your primary victories. Marco, in your haste to be […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Come Back Strong after Summer Break $RACE Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari identified its weaknesses and he is confident Team Scuderia will be more competitive after F1’s Summer break. Ferrari has failed to score a Podium (a top 3 position) in any of the last 3 F1 racesand has taken just 50 […]
Donald Trump “Fine Tuning” His Campaign For The GOP Nomination As Donald Trump enters the home stretch of his campaign for the Republican nomination for US President, he had engaged a new chief campaign strategist, Paul Manafort. And Mr. Manafort has recruited veterans of his lobbying firm for top spots in the Trump Presidential Campaign. […]