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COLORADO SPRINGS — SpaceX saw significant cost savings by reusing a Falcon 9 first stage in a launch last week, a key factor for the economic viability of reusable launch vehicles. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, speaking at the 33rd Space Symposium here April 5, said the company expects to see greater cost savings on future launches of reused Falcon 9 vehicles as the company reduces the amount of refurbishment work it does on the recovered stages. SpaceX's first previously flown Falcon 9 booster lands after launching SES-10. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX’s first previously flown Falcon 9 booster lands after launching SES-10. Credit: SpaceX Shotwell did not give a specific figure for the cost of refurbishing a Falcon 9 first stage that first flew on an April 2016 launch of a Dragon cargo spacecraft so it could launch the SES-10 communications satellite March 30. “It was substantially less than half” the cost of new first stage, she said. That cost savings, she said, came even though SpaceX did extensive work to examine and refurbish the stage. “We did way more on this one than we’re doing on future ones, of course,” she said... “Our challenge right now is to refly a rocket within 24 hours. - http://spacenews.com/spacex-gaining-substantial-cost-savings-from-reused-falcon-9/ China studying reusable rockets similar to SpaceX http://spacenews.com/china-studying-reusable-rockets-similar-to-spacex/

Fox co-president Bill Shine ousted in latest fallout from sexual harassment scandal Another day, another major ouster at Fox News. Two of Gabriel Sherman’s sources claim that Fox News co-president Bill Shine was relieved of his duties as of Monday morning. https://www.rawstory.com/2017/05/fox-co-president-bill-shine-ousted-in-latest-fallout-from-sexual-harassment-scandal-report/ trump will have to send another bouquet of flowers over to his friends at Fox.

Why do overwhelming proportions of EU’s youth feel excluded? Europeans aged between 16 and 30 in the 28 EU member states between 9 and 25 April 2016, and found that most of them feel economically and socially marginalized.. For example, 93% of the Greek youths feel excluded in comparison to only 27% in Germany. As expected, the rates of those feeling excluded are very high in the countries, which were worst hit by the economic crisis... Undeniably though, it’s alarming enough to find that well above half, the EU youths are feeling ostracized by their own society. The striking differences between the youths in the south, who felt excluded at a rate of more than 70%, in comparison with the two best off countries (Germany and Denmark) where the relevant rates are estimated to be below 30%, is an obvious challenge and can be used as a policy guide for decision-makers, if any of them really cares about it.. The next thing that comes to mind is that the future is also not at all promising for those frustrated youngsters, because noticeable economic growth is excluded from the horizon. As a result, there are no good prospects in the foreseeable future for 31% of young Germans. It will be impossible for them to find a steady, secure and well paid job, like their parents did.... Real unemployment double the official rate Unquestionably, the problems of the Europe’s young generations are related to the general destruction of the ‘good old’ structures, which guaranteed to almost all a normal working and social life. The problem is not only that the official overall unemployment rate is stuck above 10% for years now and ranges freely above 20% for the under 25s, but that real unemployment is double than the official rates." https://europeansting.com/2016/05/16/why-do-overwhelming-proportions-of-eus-youth-feel-excluded/ The preliminary round of the French election tossed out the candidates of the old parties. Le Pen and the centrist Macron represent a choice between two somewhat unknowns. A more racist version of trump in Le Pen and someone who has no ties to any existing party. The youth in Europe are akin to trump supporters in the US. They want change and feel like both the Republicans and Democrats are the same. That anything is better than the status quo. Well they are wrong. The simplistic answers that trump presents are no better than the bureaucratic answers the EU is using to address youth stagnation, youth unemployment and the lack of social mobility in the EU. So the idea that you don't know the answers to open all the shut doors that surround you. Puts you in plenty of company. Just as you can't find common ground with those who would abuse animals. The answers that political parties have for complex shifting demographics and economic changes. Can make a situation far worse before it gets better. I have no ideas on the abusive ex.

I know this is the Speaker's corner but that doesn't mean you are obliged to be confrontational in your response... And for the record, no, I don't think I am special... I think there is a widespread feeling of anxiety/disgust (or whatever you want to call it) about the upcoming elections and the current state of affairs... Again, not sure where you are going with this?? Care to elaborate? Hmmm... Why do I have a feeling I am going to regret that last question?? Why don't you read the entire article, reflect on the substance of the article. Think about the idea that everyone is not out to get or attack you. That your thinking(about politics) may not be unusual. A deep breath,involve introspection...and... pet your cat. Oh hell, I'll just spell it out. A portion of the US population wanted the easy answer, no taxes, other governments paying border taxes for the rebuilding of the US economy, elect trump.. Or Marine Le Pen. Everything will be great. Insert "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." fast forward four years to see the mess that trump creates because it "certainly can't be worse that what the US has now!!" take care.

President Trump thinks Andrew Jackson would have prevented the Civil War http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-thinks-andrew-jackson-prevented-civil-war-article-1.3122527 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJh6QoOig4 Quite the rocket surgeon there. http://www.historynet.com/causes-of-the-civil-war

So you think you are special? "A week before the decisive second round in France's presidential election, many voters are skeptical that either of the two candidates can solve chronic unemployment or tackle security concerns, a poll published on Sunday found... According to the Ifop poll, 45 percent of voters believe the two finalists would not put an end to unemployment, which has for years stood close to 10 percent in France. And 36 percent say neither candidate is able to protect France from attacks.' http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-election-idUSKBN17V07W Makes me think of the phrase "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." Always be skeptical of something free, something easy, that answers all your problems. If it comes from the mouth of a politician then for certain its deceiving.

Overgeneralizations and simplified demographics. yay. Just what I hate about political discussions with the left and the far right. Individualism just continues to take arrows to the throat. There's certain aspects about social cooperation bias being driven by the environment, I just find that as a gross relationship it's ok, but can't be used to completely separate these types of artificial subgroups. But when examined closely, the groups overlap so much that it's still a reach to try and apply it without deeper considerations. Maybe years ago....but with today's access to information and news, it's going away. I like mountain people myself. Generous, well educated. The time in Jackson Hole, Vail, and Aspen were times when I met some of the nicest people ever. Rural people. Now the Napa valley has ...

Wonder how those children are going to turn out.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/president-show-why-anthony-atamanuik-wanted-host-a-late-night-show-as-trump-997804 tonight

Do you mean on the same day the trump administration rolls out an EO to protect whistle-blowers within the VA. The same administration that has now refused to allow access to the visitor logs for the WH? Thats a rhetorical question of course.

Nobody said Fox doesn't know their target audience.

Scotch, now you're talking. Costco 20 year blended, the best value bar none.

Yes. Thats the whole justification for free speech. Having said that, she currently seems to have no limitations on the broadcasting of her hate.

Whoever directs policy towards the disaffection of government will form the next government. Not all trump supporters are racists. But like France, UK, etc. there are voters that believe the net of free trade and globalization. Has not protected their welfare. Policy needs to address the lack of upward mobility of Americans. The decreasing opportunities to find decent full time jobs. Instead of a full time job with no income growth prospects. France, Spain, Italy and many other countries are also facing these same headwinds on employment compensation.

I was encouraged to see McCain and Graham having supper at the WH the other day. On the one hand two guys the almost always tell the truth vr.... well... its trump. On the one hand about a million years of public service and on the other ... well its trump. Two real men with bona fide character and well you know the rest.

The trouble with these softwood lumber disputes is that it hurts small Canadian lumber mills. They have to pay the duties for wood products upon arrival in the US. When the dispute is over they get the money back with interest but it hurts their balance sheets. The last big dispute, 2-3 disputes ago. Several smaller and mid sized BC mills were driven into forced buyouts at distressed prices. by larger forestry firms. Further concentrating the industry.

That is not entirely true. The question is if allowing lumber companies to harvest on crown land is equivalent to a subsidy. That argument has been arbitrated by NAFTA and WTO: 3 Lumber I 4 Lumber II 5 Lumber III 6 Lumber IV 7 Looking ahead times. Every time US duties have been refunded to Canadian mills. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_softwood_lumber_dispute There is a old byline for stock traders and lumber futures traders that they make the best returns. By playing the various rulings as these disputes weave their way through the NAFTA process. In addition US lumber producers have typically had the same P/E, similar ROI and similar wages/expenses. As have their Canadian lumber competitors.

I didn't suggest anything about a dairy subsidy. I'm not defending our system. Honest debate does also require admission of the detrimental results of unrestricted American over-production; potential dumping of surpluses into foreign markets and the artificially forced suppression of domestic prices. That is correct. Canadians do pay more. Not Americans. Is the suggestion that messing with Canada's dairy regulatory system and demanding greater access to our market is an act of American benevolence? Well trump is pandering to the trump base. Just as Canadian governments have babied its dairy industry. NZ cut off subsidies over ten years ago to all aspects of agriculture. Its industry thrived. I'm personally contemptuous of Canadian dairy farmers. They are pigs in their continuous demands for protections in every trade agreement. Twenty years ago it was the US beer industry that forced open Canadian brewers to competition. Surprise Molson and Labatts thrived, as did many smaller brewers. Did I say Molson? Now its Molson Coors.

Don't think Trump hasn't noticed! He's got you in his sights now: "Canada has made business for our dairy farmers in Wisconsin and other border states very difficult. We will not stand for this. Watch!" We've dealt with ignorance and hostility from some folks in your nation long before the arrival of the Bronzed Buffoon. A couple of simple little facts: there are more dairy cows in the state of Wisconsin than there are in all of Canada and Canada imports 5X the amount of dairy products than we export. source: http://www.dairyinfo.gc.ca/index_e.php?s1=dff-fcil&s2=imp-exp&s3=bal And as of this morning, we're back to the game we call "Lies, lies, and more damned lies". "U.S. Imposes 20% Tariff On Canadian Softwood Lumber" source: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/04/24/softwood-lumber-tariff_n_16219018.html Hang on a minute. Could the American's actually be mistaken? Again? "Both resolution panels from the World Trade Organization and under the North American Free Trade Agreement had found that Canadian softwood lumber production is not subsidized" source: http://globalnews.ca/news/3399952/reality-check-does-canada-subsidize-softwood-lumber/ A fairly accurate timeline of the history of the softwood lumber dispute can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/qdbrmda You are right about softwood lumber. Canada does not subsidize lumber. But you are wrong about the dairy industry in Canada. It largely originates with Quebec dairy farmers. "Apart from raising roadblocks to trade, marketing boards also raise prices at the dinner table. According to a study published in December 2010 by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), in 2009 Canada’s milk producer price was third highest in the world, behind Japan and Norway. This translates into higher retail prices: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development reports that Canadians pay twice the world market rate for dairy produce. A survey of farm-gate prices by the International Dairy Foods Association estimated prices for the past three years at $16.40 in the United States, $19.19 in the European Union, $14.49 in New Zealand and $29.87 in Canada (all prices in U.S. dollars per fixed weight). http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/national-post-editorial-board-get-rid-of-dairy-subsidies-and-price-supports Dairy aside, US farmers receive higher subsidies than Canadian farmers. With NZ farmers, worldwide, receiving the least overall. The Dairy Processors Association of Canada estimates CETA could result in annual losses of over $230 million for cheese processors in particular, contributing to a $719 million loss for the overall economy. That may translate into up to 2,900 job losses, it said. The new fund is "a way to mitigate those negative impacts that we are facing," said Jacques Lefebvre, the president and CEO. The processors want the quota for new cheeses entering Canada tariff-free under CETA to be assigned to existing processors as the Canada-based importers. But a requirement written into the deal specifies that 30 per cent of the quota must be allocated to new entrants. The government has not yet announced who will be importing what kinds of tariff-free cheese under CETA, but a decision is expected soon following several months of consultations. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/dairy-compensation-announcement-ceta-thursday-1.3845003 So $720 million a year to bring Canada to EU subsidy levels. Which would still be 32% net subsidies above NZ. The Canadian dairy industry acts like pigs at the trough of Canadian dairy consumers.

Given the long waiting list. If he lived in Israel his insurer could have sent him overseas bought the organs and had insurance pay for organs, surgery and still save money. Cost surgery US https://www.transplantliving.org/before-the-transplant/financing-a-transplant/the-costs/ India http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.in/lung-transplants-in-india.html Cost body parts: http://gizmodo.com/5904129/heres-how-much-body-parts-cost-on-the-black-market https://www.theguardian.com/society/2003/dec/04/health.medicineandhealth

Daily Caller is not a peer reviewed science journal. It's a right wing alt-fact source, and quoting it just makes you look bad. Still suffering from a case of message/messenger inversion and that makes me sad. Maybe this will help you out. https://thsresearch.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/ef-data-research-report-second-editionfinal041717-1.pdf Authored by the signatory of this statement: ""We believe Earth and its ecosystems — created by God’s intelligent design and infinite power and sustained by His faithful providence — are robust, resilient, self-regulating, and self-correcting, admirably suited for human flourishing, and displaying His glory. Earth's climate system is no exception."[6]" [/url]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_D%27Aleo[url] Brent, Brent, Brent, you are the energizer bunny of the alt-fact global cooling movement. No wonder you and Ron agree on so much.

Like Iran

I sit next to/work with a Venezuelan girl, as in born and raised and her entire family is there. What exactly should I ask her? Ask her how well populism aka trump-chavez worked out? Ask her how well border tariffs to protect domestic industry worked out aka trump border taxes? Ask her how well chavez protected and enriched his family aka trump? Ask her how the Chavez- polarization of the voter aka trump, attacks the media as fake to appeal to the masses? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/venezuela/9993238/Venezuela-the-wealth-of-Chavez-family-exposed.html https://www.cjr.org/opinion/trump-chavez-media.php

The "Fox News is graying fast. It is losing younger viewers at a faster rate than its competitors. With a median viewer age of 68,... Fox’s viewers skew older, whiter, more ideological, less educated and have (slightly) lower income than its competitors. Beyond the shake-up, the demographic trend is not Fox’s friend." What they missed is more racist,misogynist, etc. like management. and Several areas could affect shareholders. Let’s consider each: Shareholder litigation: One of the more shocking allegations that appeared in Sherman’s reporting in August was the lack of oversight on how Ailes spent money and that Ailes allocated a portion of Fox’s budget “to hire consultants, political operatives and private detectives who reported only to him, according to a senior Fox source.” This, if true, would be in addition to the millions of dollars to settle Ailes-related sexual harassment charges, and raises significant questions. Among them: Where were the accountants? How could shareholder dollars be spent in such a way that it escaped notice in the annual audit? If Sherman’s allegations prove to be true, this would suggest people at Fox knew but did nothing. No wonder shareholder law firm Scott & Scott announced in a news release an investigation into Fox to “determine whether Fox’s Officers and Directors have breached their fiduciary duties.” http://ritholtz.com/2016/09/shareholders-consider-litigation-succession-talent/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-mysteries-love/201502/12-ways-spot-misogynist

Two Ohio coal plants to close An electric utility company is closing two coal-fired power plants by next year, citing economic conditions. Dayton Power & Light, a subsidiary of utility giant AES Corp., announced on Monday the closure of the J.M. Stuart and Killen generating stations, following a monthslong review of the plants. They are the latest in a string of hundreds of coal-fired power plants announcing closure in recent years. “Along with our co-owners of the plants, we have completed a thorough review of our options and it has become clear that, without significant changes in market conditions, the plants will not be economically viable beyond mid-2018,” Dayton Power said in a statement about the plants that sit along the Ohio River in the southern part of the state. http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/324857-two-ohio-coal-plants-to-close From 2010 through 2015, the most recent data available, total greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired plants in Pennsylvania fell by almost one-quarter. .. One of Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired plants - Homer City - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this year so it could reorganize. It has 250 employees. .. Stephanie Walton, a spokeswoman for FirstEnergy, which once had four coal-fired plants in Pennsylvania, said the company is down to one: Bruce Mansfield in Shippingport in the far western part of the state. But even that could be in jeopardy. Walton said that FirstEnergy is evaluating all its plants over the next 18 months. “That could mean deactivating, or retiring plants,” Walton said of the evaluation, which she noted is the result of “challenges with the competitive market.” Bruce Mansfield uses seven millions tons of coal a year and employs 350 people. Walton said current economic conditions have nothing to do with Obama’s regulations, although she noted that his administration’s rules have hurt the industry in the past. http://www.philly.com/philly/health/Trump-environmental-rollback-likely-too-late-for-not-Pennsylvania-coal-plants.html Carnegie Mellon assistant professor of economics and public policy Edson Severnini says those closures may have caused reduced birth weight in children in the area at the time, due to pollution exposure from the increased reliance on coal-burning power plants https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/04/low-birth-weights-found-in-areas-where-coal-replaced-nuclear-power-in-the-80s/ Environmental officials said for years that a coal-fired power plant on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania harmed New Jersey residents by spewing air pollution across state lines. Now it appears they have proof. A study published this week by a team of scientists shows New Jersey mothers living as far as 20 to 30 miles downwind from the Portland Generating Station had a greater chance of having babies with low birth weight. http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/2017/04/04/report-coal-power-plant-pennsylvania-caused-low-birth-weights-nj/100032920/