Aug. 10, 2024 "Harris Could Become First U.S. President to Have Worked at McDonald’s": Today I found this article by Isabel van Brugen on Yahoo:
Vice President Kamala Harris would make history as the first female president of the United States if she is victorious over Republican candidate Donald Trump in the November election.
That’s not the only first she has going for her, according to the Independent, which reported on Friday that she could be the first president to have once worked at McDonald’s.
During her college days, Harris earned extra cash by cooking up fries and serving ice cream at the popular fast-food chain, according to a new biographical ad launched by the Kamala Harris campaign on Friday, which highlights her “middle-class” upbringing.
The Democratic presidential candidate “knows what it’s like to be middle class,” Harris’ campaign said in the ad.
“Being president is about who you fight for. Vice President Harris is the daughter of a working mother and worked at a McDonald’s to put herself through college.
She knows what middle class families go through.
Now, she’s running for president to make it easier for families to not just get by, but get ahead,”
Lauren Hitt, a spokesperson for the Harris campaign, said in a statement.
“As president, Harris’ top priority will be taking on corporate greed to lower costs.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, is running to give more handouts to his ultra-wealthy friends at the expense of working Americans. That’s the contrast voters are going to see between now and Election Day.”
Harris entered the 2024 race last month after President Joe Biden stepped down following a poor debate performance in June which raised concerns about the 81-year-old’s mental acuity and his ability to serve another term.
Born to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, she would become the first female president of the U.S. and the first Asian American president if she is victorious over Trump in the 2024 election, in November.
The Harris campaign is spending $50 million on advertising ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 19.
According to TMZ, the Kamala Harris campaign will limit celebrity appearances at the upcoming convention “for fear of making the DNC feel too Hollywood.”
“They don’t want to overdo the Hollywood aspect to the point where it turns off everyday folks,” the publication reported, citing unnamed sources.
https://ca.yahoo.com/news/harris-could-become-first-u-143410458.html
Aug. 16, 2024 "Harris Economic Proposals Envision Tax Cuts and Subsidies": Today I found this article by Jennifer Epstein on BNN Bloomberg:
Vice President Kamala Harris will propose sweeping new federal subsidies for
parents,
homebuyers,
and Americans with low-incomes
alongside new programs to curb increases in rent and grocery prices
as she seeks to convince voters that she would act swiftly to address one of their top concerns — rising consumer costs.
The Democratic nominee, who will unveil the plan Friday afternoon in North Carolina as part of her three-month sprint to Election Day, plans to target some of the core expenses of daily life — the costs of
food,
housing
and prescription drugs
— while overhauling the federal tax code.
Harris’ plan would expand the child tax credit to $3,600 from $2,000 per dependent,
with a super-sized $6,000 credit for newborns.
Harris also proposes expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-wage workers who don’t have children,
and increasing subsidies for those who purchase insurance on federal health exchanges.
The vice president also envisions
new price controls on groceries,
and expanding limits on out-of-pocket prescription drug prices to all Americans.
Tens of billions of federal dollars would be spent to improve the supply of federal housing,
while Harris is pledging to implement new rules to prevent corporate and landlord price gouging.
The effort comes as the Democratic presidential nominee rapidly tries to define herself for the American public, with less than three months until the November election. Her message is an acknowledgment that many Americans are unhappy with the economic status quo, and a marked shift from President Joe Biden’s rigorous defense of their administration’s economic record, which contributed to Democratic leaders’ concerns that voters saw him as out of touch.
Economists are divided on the practicality and efficacy of some of Harris’ proposals - and particularly price cap efforts.
The World Bank in 2022 described temporary price controls as “the second best option,” given they can be inefficient and costly, though the bank acknowledges they have a role in keeping inflation expectations in check — provided they are designed well.
Her $25,000 proposal to assist first-time home owners secure mortgages threatens to further push up housing prices.
Other elements of Harris’ proposals would carry a substantial price tag.
The expanded child tax credit alone would likely cost hundreds of billions or trillions of dollars over the next decade, though it could garner bipartisan support:
Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, also proposed increasing the credit to $5,000 per child. The politically popular tax break is set to decrease in value at the end of 2025, meaning that whoever wins the White House will face pressure to revive it.
Still, advisers believe that concentrating on pocketbook issues offers a favorable frame to voters who still rank the economy among their biggest concerns.
It’s also an opportunity for Harris to highlight the years she spent as California attorney general advocating for consumers in price-fixing cases.
And even as economists point to supply-chain disruptions and the federal government’s pandemic-era stimulus spending as major factors in price increases,
Democrats argue that inflation, which peaked at a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022, has been driven by corporate profit-padding.
Many Americans agree, Harris’ advisers have found in polling and focus groups.
Trump, looking to counter expected attention regarding the proposals, held a press conference Thursday at his New Jersey golf club where he labeled the Harris plan as “communist” and warned efforts to control grocery prices would lead to “food shortages, rationing, hunger, dramatically more inflation.”
Light on Specifics
While Harris will offer some policy details in her speech, slated for Friday afternoon in Raleigh, she’s not expected to weigh down the address with too many specifics. Instead, allies say, it’s more important politically to deliver a message showing that she understands voters’ economic struggles and will fight to alleviate them.
“We’re more interested in the storytelling than the precise policy,” said Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, which has worked closely with the Harris campaign on economic messaging, drawing on weekly polling conducted with Data for Progress.
Harris is right to start with grocery prices, he said, because they are “the number-one pain point in peoples’ lives by far.”
Harris heads into Friday’s speech with a narrow polling advantage on the economy, a rare position for a Democratic presidential candidate.
Forty-two percent of registered voters surveyed for a Financial Times-University of Michigan Ross School of Business poll released Sunday said they trust her to handle the economy, while 41% said former President Donald Trump would do a better job. Biden trailed Trump by six points when the survey was last conducted, in July.
Economic Wariness
Recent US economic data has generally been strong. Stocks climbed Thursday after reports showed that retail spending and the labor market continue to be healthy. Underlying US inflation eased on an annual basis in July for the fourth consecutive month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates in September.
Still, there have been a few signs of concern that have analysts raising the odds of a recession. The unemployment rate rose in July to 4.3%, the highest level in three years.
Despite the generally positive economic news, voters have a bleak outlook. In the Financial Times-University of Michigan poll, 73% of those surveyed described American economic conditions as negative.
While Harris is promising to fight drugmakers from the Oval Office, she can also point to what the Biden administration has already done to cut costs.
For the first time since he dropped out of the presidential race, Biden joined Harris for a public appearance on Thursday to roll out the lower prices secured from pharmaceutical companies for participants in Medicare Part D.
Harris says she would push the government to negotiate additional savings faster,
and cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for all Americans.
--With assistance from Molly Smith and Enda Curran.
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Fall 2024 TV season:
High Potential:
"A single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book detective."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27774673/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_high
If you go on Kaitlin Olson's imdb page, there is the pilot, but under a different title. There is a 4.2/ 10 rating out of 10 votes.
- TV Series
- 2024–
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26748649/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_3_act
My opinion: This stars Kaitlin Olson (from The Mick). The picture is of her wearing her headphones around her neck, with a lollipop in her mouth, and wearing rubber gloves and looking through the blinds of a window.
This looks like a comedy drama mystery.
Sept. 13, 2024: I wrote the above last week. Now the "Wake Up with Dr. Phil" has been removed from Olson's page.
Sept. 18, 2024: I saw the pilot last night and it was average. I will watch the series because it's a crime drama mystery.
These are the TV shows coming out next week:
Rescue HI- Surf:
"Follows the dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking lifeguards of the North Shore of O'ahu, as they save people's lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii's Seven Mile Miracle."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27629382/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_rescu
My opinion: Arielle Kebbel (from Midnight, Texas) is in this.
Brilliant Minds:
"Follows a revolutionary neurologist, Dr. Oliver Wolf, and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier, the human mind, while also struggling with their own relationships and mental health."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26448526/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_brilliant%2520
My opinion: Zachary Quinto is in this.
Murder in a Small Town:
"Detective Karl Alberg and his partner Edwina Yen deal with a surprising string of murders in a usually quiet Sunshine Coast community."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12408718/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_murder%2520in%2520a%2520
My opinion: Kristen Kreuk is in this.
Doctor Odyssey:
"Max is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31849826/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_doctor%2520o
My opinion: Joshua Jackson is in this.
Joan:
"A woman who goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, all whilst trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother in despair swept up in the exhilarating world of crime."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23541316/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_2_nm_5_in_0_q_joan
My opinion: This looks interesting. However, this is on the CW, and I may not be able to access this.
Scamanda:
"Amanda Riley a wife, mother, blogger and Christian whose tragic cancer tale intrigue thousands. But she has a secret she's dying to keep and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may be her downfall."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33022767/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_scama
Sept. 18, 2024 Mandate Paid Menstrual Leave in the Workplace: Today I got this petition in my email:
StartedSeptember 12, 2024
Why this petition matters
Started by Sabrina EdwardsIt seems every month I, along with many other women, find myself making the difficult choice between nursing awful menstrual cramps at home or pushing through the pain to go into work. Our male colleagues don't have to make this compromise. Modern society should recognize that menstruation is a natural physiological process which, for some women, can cause severe discomfort and pain that shouldn't be ignored in a professional setting.
Over 800 million women globally experience menstruation monthly, often with accompanying physical and emotional challenges (WHO, 2021), forcing them to perform below their potential or to take unpaid leave.
Countries like Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and, more recently, Zambia, have taken a step forward by introducing paid menstrual leave. In light of this, it’s time that all workplaces account for the significant segment of the workforce who menstruate and institute policies that allow for paid menstrual leave.
By signing this petition, you will stand in support of mandating paid menstrual leave which will contribute to
providing equal opportunities for all workers,
fostering better mental and physical health,
and promoting overall productivity in the workplace.
The concept of menstrual leave is not about treating women as weaker but about recognizing and respecting that women's bodies work differently and that their needs should not be neglected. Please sign this petition and contribute to a fair, equitable work environment.
My opinion: I don't really experience bad cramps. However, there are a lot of women who do. There should be paid menstrual leave for women who has pain.
It seems every month I, along with many other women, find myself making the difficult choice between nursing awful menstrual cramps at home or pushing through the pain to go into work. Our male colleagues don't have to make this compromise. Modern society should recognize that menstruation is a natural physiological process which, for some women, can cause severe discomfort and pain that shouldn't be ignored in a professional setting.
Over 800 million women globally experience menstruation monthly, often with accompanying physical and emotional challenges (WHO, 2021), forcing them to perform below their potential or to take unpaid leave.
Countries like Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and, more recently, Zambia, have taken a step forward by introducing paid menstrual leave. In light of this, it’s time that all workplaces account for the significant segment of the workforce who menstruate and institute policies that allow for paid menstrual leave.
By signing this petition, you will stand in support of mandating paid menstrual leave which will contribute to
providing equal opportunities for all workers,
fostering better mental and physical health,
and promoting overall productivity in the workplace.
The concept of menstrual leave is not about treating women as weaker but about recognizing and respecting that women's bodies work differently and that their needs should not be neglected. Please sign this petition and contribute to a fair, equitable work environment.
My opinion: I don't really experience bad cramps. However, there are a lot of women who do. There should be paid menstrual leave for women who has pain.
Sept. 19, 2024 "Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right": Today I found this article by Catherine Zhu on CBC:
When Alexis Devine was having a tough time one day, her sheepadoodle dog named Bunny consoled her — just not in a way that most people might expect.
"I was talking to my partner over FaceTime and I was crying … and Bunny pressed 'no.' I wasn't looking at her, I was just engaged in the conversation," said Devine.
After what seemed like a plea from Bunny for her to not cry, Devine said, "There was a pause, and then she pressed 'love you.'"
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