Norway’s wealth tax results in a drop in tax revenue
Their 1.1% tax on net wealth (not income) has led to the wealthy leaving the country and a dramatic drop in tax revenue.
Automation: Hotel self check in
This was not the first hotel self check in that I have used – but this one was fully digital. You enter your confirmation number and last name to confirm…
Energy: Living off grid – and the realities
This seems to be an honest assessment of living off grid. Youtube and Instagram portrayals leave out the details and too often present an idyllic and unrealistic portrayal of what…
Was thinking this too: “Titanic sub tragedy stokes fears for space tourism”
Titanic sub tragedy stokes fears for space tourism (axios.com) These businesses are kind of odd – they cater to multi-guzillionaires who are bored with life and seeking new thrills, and…
Demographics, Education: Layoffs and school closures throughout Washington State
And state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal said earlier this year that schools could be roiled with budget woes for years to come, a combination of a “perfect storm” of financial…
Follow up: Tropical Storm Bret to become hurricane
A tropical storm named Bret has formed over the central Atlantic Ocean and will likely become a hurricane on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said Monday afternoon. Source: Tropical Storm…
Microsoft’s Quantum Computing
This could be huge, if it pans out: Microsoft claims to have achieved first milestone in creating a reliable and practical quantum computer (phys.org)
Demographics, Education: WVU cutting staff
West Virginia University will close a dozen programs and lay off staff: …university officials say the shortfall, which officials say could rise to $75 million in five years, is largely…
EVs: “Experts” predict much cheaper EVs to come
“Experts” make a lot of predictions that prove to be wrong. Then there’s this odd quote: This compact electric SUV will have an enormous range of 250 miles estimated between…
But will they sell in the U.S.? :Volkswagen says it can build EVs under $27K
Source: Volkswagen confident it can build an affordable EV for under $27K Discusses an ID2all that would be similar to the Golf. But will they sell them in the U.S.?…