Economy: Inflation is the worst ever! Or maybe not?
Inflation is bad but it's been worse, much worse.
Software: Windows 11 25H2 problems
Problems encountered with 25H2 not recognizing DisplayPort monitor, and MS Edge loses Primary Password.
Media: Media gangs up on “Boomers”
The media has declared war on those born between 1946 and 1964 and just makes up stuff to spark generation bashing. It's really dumb.
Economy: Historical unemployment rate 1950 to 2025
Much social media angst over a 4.4% unemployment rate. But consider the history of unemployment ...
Economy: Finance “X” is cuckoo
X posts say the true poverty level is $140k/year and that earning less than $200k/ year is not living comfortably....
Media: Journalism’ish – surprisingly, a generation whose average age is 21 lives at home
Journalism'ish strikes again!
Economy: Why are people increasing spending faster than inflation?
The news media says the economy is horrible. But people are increasing their spending faster than the rate of inflation.
Education: Huge loss of students at California state universities
Enrollment down -26% at SFSU, down up to -39% at Sonoma State University. The fertility rate collapse is real.
Health, TBI: Study suggests CT scans overused for head injuries
Except maybe not - the study never looked at anyone's symptoms or history. Having had a skull fracture, this was interesting.
AI, Economy: How many jobs lost due to AI?
So far, surprisingly few.
Economy: Home ownership near all time highs
Contrary to media doomers, owner occupied housing is near historical highs.
Education: The NYC-based New School drastically cutting programs
Another university announces cutbacks. Last night, saw that SFSU (CA) has -26% enrollment decline and Sonoma State Univ down by -39%.
Education: How family wealth influences SAT scores
Coming from family wealth really does lead to higher SAT scores - and many more opportunities.
Economy: Apartment rental vacancies reach all-time high
Rental prices are also dropping.
Heart attack symptoms that are often ignored or overlooked
Lesser-known symptoms of a heart attack: shortness of breath, weakness, pressure in jaw or neck, sudden onset fatigue. You may not have any chest pain.