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For decades, those who create software were referred to as "programmers" or "software developers". Today, the title of "Software Engineer" is now common.

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Demographics: Massachusetts school enrollment at 30-year low

2026 May 19

We have ghost towns in our future.

Demographics Economy Gen Z/Generational issues

Demographics: Who orders delivery restaurant food?

2026 May 18

Poor people, apparently. Crazy.

Health-Healthcare

Health: Carrots probably do not improve your night vision

2026 May 17

Many of us have been told, over past years, about beta-carotene and the need to eat carrots to improve night vision. Probably not true.

Media Public Health/Nutrition Social media

Nutrition: Americans tired of being told what to eat

2026 May 16

Dietary advice is constantly changing, and you need an app or spreadsheet to track your food and adhere to guidelines. Survey says people are fed up with it.

Demographics Gen Z/Generational issues

Demographics: Children age 0-14 now 17% of population, down from 31%

2026 May 16

The % of the population aged 0-14 has fallen from a peak of 31% to about 17% as the US fertility rate has collapsed.

Policy: What states have an estate or inheritance tax?

Environment: Mandatory energy assessment before a home sale

Public health: Start measuring cholesterol levels at age 10

Software: When did the title “Software Engineer” become common?

Demographics: Massachusetts school enrollment at 30-year low

Demographics: Who orders delivery restaurant food?

Health: Carrots probably do not improve your night vision

Demographics: Children age 0-14 now 17% of population, down from 31%

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