View of the Week : On The First Few Days Of President Trump

President Trump has been quite busy as he has issued out a number of Executive Orders including a Federal Hiring Freeze and withdrawing the United States from the Transpacific Partnership.    He has also promised a massive cut in Taxes and Regulation as he has "hit the ground running".   As we have been working on a Notation on the first Week-End of the Trump Administration--including the World Wide Women's March on Washington:

It was interesting how The +Fortune Magazine +Geoff Colvin  released his latest this morning which may well be a sign of things to come:

JANUARY 23, 2017 Now that Donald Trump is the first CEO to become president, you’ve got to wonder how long it will be before the next one. Maybe just four years? Politicos are buzzing over the recent activities of Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. He sets a personal goal for each year – in 2010 it was to learn Chinese – and this year it’s to visit all 50 states. His first stop was Waco, Texas, where he met with ministers and community leaders, which struck some campaign veterans as exactly the way a presidential candidate launches a campaign before announcing it. Two weeks ago he hired David Plouffe, Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign manager, to run policy and advocacy efforts at the foundation he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have established. They’re also forming a public policy advisory board of formergovernment officials to help guide the foundation’s efforts; the board’s leader will be Kenneth Mehlman, who managed George W. Bush’s 2004 campaign. None of this means Zuckerberg is considering a run. But he’s doing just about everything a CEO would be doing at this extremely early stage of the cycle if he were pondering a run. You may recall that last year Facebook issued a new class of stock that would enable Zuckerberg and Chan to give away vast numbers of shares while still retaining control of the company. Part of the move’s stated rationale was that it would require Zuckerberg to remain as an executive in order to retain control – unless, that is, he resigned “in connection with his serving in a government position or office.” Another consideration: For as long as he remained connected to Facebook, he would have access to the greatest trove of public opinion intelligence in existence through analysis of Facebook posts. As a candidate, would he be permitted to use it? Would he try? One wonders if other CEOs might be thinking of a run in this new environment. A short-lived 2015 rumor, never confirmed, held that Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was interested for 2016. Hillary Clinton’s campaign put Schultz and Bill Gates on its list of possible v.p. nominees, though no evidence ever surfaced that either of them would have considered it. Conventional wisdom, built on the political graves of Wendell Willkie, Ross Perot, and others, held that CEOs without government experience can’t become president. With that view disproven, a new class of contenders seems sure to emerge. It’s only a matter of time. And Zuckerberg in particular has a lot of time. He will turn 36 in 2020, meeting the constitutional requirement that a president be at least 35. He could postpone his run until 2052 and still be younger than Trump at inauguration.  This interesting images grid courtesy of the Vanity Fair's Nick Bilton was telling:

Witness to History as The Transition of Power Begins In Washington

The official transition of power has begun as President-Elect Trump and Mrs. Trump joined the Obamas at the White House:

As our team went to press, The US House just adjourned as dignitaries are beginning to arrive at the Capitol for the inauguration. and as the National Mall begins to fill up.     C-Span will have gavel and gavel coverage that will be available by clicking here.

(Update:  The President and the Vice President-Elect have made their way to the inauguration area as we just got this from Geoff Colvin as a special edition of "View of the Week" as what he deemed the "Trump Experiment" Begins":

JANUARY 20, 2017 Every presidency is an experiment in leadership, and the one that begins today is among the largest experiments in U.S. history. It’s often observed that no one is prepared to be president, that every president must grow into the job. Donald Trump arguably enters the job from further back on the learning curve than any predecessor. He is the first president never to have served in any part of government, including the military. That’s a big element of his appeal to millions of supporters who are fed up with politicians and the world they’ve created. Trump is an outsider, not even one of those CEOs who like to visit Washington, influencing policy. As a businessman, however, his abilities and successes were as a dealmaker, not as a leader; visitors to the Trump Organization’s headquarters in Trump Tower are always surprised at how few people comprise his corporate staff. So Trump takes charge of governing the world’s most powerful nation and largest economy with no government experience and slim credentials as a leader – not a promising résumé. But remember, no one is ever prepared. So what should we expect? The best insights I’ve seen come from two seasoned presidential historians, Richard Reeves and Doris Kearns Goodwin. In a book about John F. Kennedy as president, Reeves wrote, “He was not prepared for it, but I doubt that anyone ever was or ever will be. The job is sui generis. The presidency is an act of faith.” Reeves debunks most people’s expectations of a president by identifying “the most important fact about being president.” It’s this: “The toughest job in the world is essentially reactive. The president does not run the country and is not paid by the hour. He is there to respond to events unanticipated….” History supports his view; think of Obama taking charge at the depth of the last recession, or Bush 43 responding to 9/11. Reeves notes, “Presidents are alone, facing the unknown. The job…is about leading the nation in unexpected crisis or danger. No one remembers whether Lincoln balanced the budget.” Goodwin, speaking on Tuesday in Michigan, mused on Trump’s insistence that he is always a winner; his ultimate insult seems to be “loser.” Yet she noted that Lincoln suffered from debilitating depression and endured multiple political defeats. Franklin Roosevelt was crippled by polio. From those experiences of loss they “learned patience and resilience.” She is encouraged that several of Trump’s cabinet nominees are expressing views contrary to his in their confirmation hearings; conflicting views often lead to better decisions. Still uncertain is whether Trump fully knew of their views when he appointed them. Goodwin also offered a bit of advice from Lincoln, who often wrote “hot letters” to those who made him angry, but never sent them. Maybe Trump could set up a pretend Twitter account. Reeves wrote in 2008, “No one knows what will be the issue that defines the next president.” That is always true; what makes this presidency one of the largest experiments in our history is that, more than in living memory, and regardless of what that defining issue may be, we have almost no idea how the new president will respond. Even more than past presidencies, this one is an act of faith. (Update:  President Trump just left the Congressional Luncheon after having signed a number of laws--including the waiver for his Defense Secretary Designee--He also paid tribute and led a standing ovation to Mrs. Clinton at the luncheon.   The Obamas, in the meantime, are on their way to our home state of California in Palm Springs for some "downtime".   There were protests in Washington--the big one is the Women's March on Washington as the alternative to Trump begins to emerge starting tomorrow:

Tips to a Person Living with HIV; Beware of HPV

We bring you yet another article that we hope will help have the HIV-care plan that will guarantee you a quality life and wellness.

The Human papilloma virus is one virus you need to talk to your doctor about, if you are living with HIV. Or if you are in non-monogamous relations. It will help you avoid HPV-related cancers and diseases.

HPV, can cause pre-cancers which may manifest later in life. Early detection can help you avoid late stage illnesses.

HPV, can be transmitted by rubbing and body-to-body contact. Sexual intercourse may have taken place or not. It does not stop one getting HPV.

HPV, has no signs and symptoms. So, unless one goes to a doctor for a check up it is hard to know.

HPV, resolves on its own. But, you should ask your health worker or doctor about immunizations.

HPV related cancers include:
1. anal cancer
2. rectal cancer
3. genital warts
4. cervical cancer
5. vaginal cancer
6. vulvar cancer


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