Warren..

On Monday, Elizabeth Warren posted on X, saying, "The economy is rigged against hardworking Americans. We have to fix it. 

Democrats need to be clear on the kinds of investments that we want to make, how we'll build them, and really fight for them. That's what the American people want and deserve."

The Massachusetts senator urged her party to pair campaign promises with detailed implementation plans and the "fight" to push them through, echoing a message she has delivered for months as she slams what she calls a two-track recovery that favors the wealthy.

Comment:

The Democrats spent their time on illegal border crossings, deportation, ICE and the likes 

Then, became the Epstein files of the forbidden acts by someone who is convicted and killed himself. Yet vengeance is running ramped to figure out if some politicians are associated with a convicted person, wasting the time and diverting the attention from the good economics that has been reported 

Then they come with to the good economics but is not reaching the hard-working people and oncourse the illegals.

Comment:

This is an admission that the current economy improved after many years.   Just a thought.

Socializing..

 

Socializing with others is strongly linked to reducing the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia, as it builds cognitive reserve, helping the brain resist decline by promoting healthy behaviors, reducing stress, and improving overall brain function, with studies showing more socially active individuals develop dementia years later or face lower risks. 

Social isolation is a significant risk factor, making strong social networks, community involvement, and regular engagement crucial for brain health. 

 Social interaction, education, and engaging activities build up the brain's ability to cope with damage, delaying cognitive decline.

• Reduces Stress & Inflammation: Social connections can lower stress hormones and inflammation, which negatively impact brain health.
• Promotes Healthy Habits: Being social often encourages physical activity (like walking groups) and provides purpose, both beneficial for the brain.

Appointee..

 

Catherine Almonte Da Costa, a key appointee for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, has resigned from her post and was subsequently edited out of a New York magazine cover photo. 

The departure follows the surfacing of several antisemitic social media posts written by Da Costa more than a decade ago. Da Costa had been tapped to lead the administration’s office of appointments before the controversial comments were brought to light.

Da Costa was originally selected to oversee “talent recruitment strategy” for the new administration.  

The posts included tropes regarding Jewish people and specific comments about transit lines in Jewish neighborhoods.

According to reports, Da Costa was edited out of a magazine cover to reflect her departure, leaving a visible white space where she had originally stood.

Border..

 

Border screening is expanding. Under a rule effective December 26, U.S. Customs and Border Protection can now collect facial recognition data from all noncitizens entering and exiting the U.S., including green card holders at airports, land crossings, and seaports. 

Foreign travelers may soon face deeper vetting before arrival. CBP plans to require five years of social media history for applicants using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, citing national security requirements tied to a 2025 executive order.

Meanwhile, marriage is no longer a guarantee for a green card. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that while spouses are considered immediate relatives, more scrutiny will be placed on these unions. 

Emphasis will be placed on cohabitation, not just marriage, to prove validity.

AI..

 

Thank You .

 

People who say “please” and “thank you” so naturally, it feels like breathing. Just this steady, quiet politeness that shows up everywhere is refreshing.

At the coffee counter, in emails, and in little everyday moments where a lot of folks are rushing, distracted, or half-present, not these folks.  Habit like that is usually attached to deeper qualities that shape how someone treats others, handles stress, and moves through relationships. 

They treat help as a gift, and that’s humility in practice.
Humility is about not placing yourself at the center of every interaction.  
They can feel annoyed and still speak with respect.
That takes a bit of self-control, and self-control is a real psychological skill.
Politeness is often a form of everyday respect.
It says: “I recognize you as a person,” “I’m asking, not ordering,” and “I understand you have a choice here.”
The words come easily because appreciation comes easily.  

Strength..

 

Strength building (resistance training) can significantly help reverse or slow brain decline by boosting neuroplasticity, increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), reducing inflammation, and improving brain structure, with studies showing benefits for memory, attention, and executive function, even in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Regular weightlifting, at least twice weekly, promotes healthier neurons, less shrinkage, and improved cognitive performance, potentially delaying dementia progression. 

• Boosts Neuroplasticity: Enhances the brain's ability to reorganize itself and form new neural connections.   Produces neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors that protect brain cells.
•  Linked to healthier neurons and less shrinkage in areas vulnerable to Alzheimer's.
•  Builds muscle, countering age-related muscle loss and reducing metabolic problems linked to cognitive decline. 
•  Weight training may delay the progression of dementia by acting on various pathways.

Dragged..

The office of ex-President Bill Clinton has called on the U.S. Department of Justice to release all relevant documents regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in response to what they see as selective revelations

.A spokesperson for the Clintons, Angel Ureña, pointed out the limitations contained within the release through social media. Ureña wrote, "What the Department of Justice has released so far, and the manner in which it did so, makes one thing clear: someone or something is being protected. 

We do not know whom, what or why. But we do know this: We need no such protection" per Atlanta Black Star.

The remarks came in response to the partial release of photographs last Friday, which featured Clinton in hot tubs with other unnamed individuals, among other pictures. 

Clinton has not been charged with any crimes against others in the Epstein case, but reportedly cut ties with Epstein before his crimes became widely known.
Congress is expressing their discontent with the level of disclosure. 

Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican, told Face the Nation for CBS News, "The Justice Department is not meeting the law's intent, saying officials are flouting both the spirit and the letter of the law".

Comment:

"Who do you believe? my words or your lying eyes?"

Renew..

 

• President Biden's administration has prioritized a transition to clean energy and implemented stricter environmental regulations, including canceling the Keystone XL pipeline permit on his first day in office.
• Gasoline prices did rise significantly during the first part of his term, reaching a peak national average of over $5 per gallon in June 2022.
• Inflation also rose, driven by a combination of global supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, strong consumer demand as economies reopened, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which disrupted global energy markets. 
• While critics attribute the price hikes to Biden's "anti-fossil fuel" agenda, economic experts argue that global crude oil prices and market dynamics had a much larger influence.

Lobster..

 

Police are investigating a potential heist after $400,000 worth of live lobsters was stolen from a truck transporting the seafood to Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota.

The shipment was picked up in Taunton, Mass., but never arrived at its final destination, according to Dylan Rexing, CEO of Rexing Companies.

The possible theft follows a seafood shipment incident earlier this month, where items were stolen from the same Massachusetts facility.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has flagged the issue to law enforcement agencies and freight carriers nationwide.

Cargo theft is a growing concern for the U.S. transportation system, costing the economy billions annually. These crimes involve opportunistic ‘straight thefts’ of trailers, containers, and loads at truck stops or multimodal distribution hubs and highly coordinated operations conducted by organized criminal networks.