The Pandemic-Now What? History Suggests Higher GDP, Higher Wages, Modest Inflation & Social Redress
The aftermath of major events like wars and pandemics is somewhat predictable-Higher GDP, Higher Wages, Light Inflation and Social Redress
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May 7, 20212 min read
Open Office Design-Inspired by Ideas but Now Seems Rooted in Cost-Savings
Open office design reduces collaboration and now executives may hot desk as well. Unintended consequences aside office costs are reduced.
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May 6, 20212 min read
Apple IOS Update Allows Users to Opt Out of Tracking by IDFA Code
Annoyed or feel invaded by internet ads that see to follow you around? Apple IOS' recent update will let you opt out of being tracked !
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May 5, 20211 min read
Putin Resolute About Borderlands
The Russian economy has steadily declined & citizens are feeling it. Putin shows determination by amassing troops at the Ukrainian border.
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Apr 30, 20212 min read
Costco Growing Healthcare Segment-Partners with Navitus-A Direct Fee Pharmacy Benefit Manager.
Costco & Navitus have partnered to lower pharmacy benefit costs. Navitus uses a direct fee per member fee passing through more savings.
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Apr 28, 20211 min read
Workforce Housing-Shoal Creek & 11th
More affordable downtown ATX housing submitted for Shoal Creek & 11th calls targeting rents for those making <$55K/Yr "The Missing Middle."
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Apr 27, 20212 min read
Is There A Plastic Pallet in Your Future? Pallet Prices Jump 15% Recently. eCommerce to Blame?
Even the lower wooden pallet is having its day as prices surge recently. Could more robot-ready plastic pallets gain marketshare?
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Apr 23, 20211 min read
Microsoft Shops & Buys Capabilities Carefully
With cash on hand and a clear strategy Microsoft looks to acquire companies that bring significant benefits & has become good at integration
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Apr 21, 20212 min read
Climate Change-Education Is a Laggard
Efforts to educate students at all levels about climate change is lagging the urgent need for change. What can be done to hasten efforts ?
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Apr 20, 20211 min read
Auto Insurance Rates Based On Miles Driven & Safe Habits-The Rise of Telematics
The pandemic fall in miles driven helped adoption of telematic tracking of driver safety & miles to the benefit of the insured & insurers.
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Apr 18, 20212 min read
Vaccination Has Unleashed The Masses in America-Flush with Savings & Stimulus Cash Spending is Back
U.S. consumer spending has returned to pre-pandemic levels on the heals of widespread vaccination. GDP is estimated to hit 6% for 2021.
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Apr 17, 20213 min read
Ready, Fire, Aim! Why Start-Ups Fail
Start-ups should start with comprehensive market research to hone their minimal viable product, then find the right investors & management
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Apr 16, 20212 min read
Global Residential Real Estate Prices Up & Suburb Ebb Continues & May Persist Post COVID
Looking at Real House Prices U.S. trails many other rich countries but the move away from city centers continues and may persist after COVID
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Apr 15, 20213 min read
Job Applicants Have Options, Small Companies Need to Adapt
Small businesses struggle to add workers for low-paying or seemingly boring full time jobs. Job-seekers have more options than before.
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Apr 14, 20213 min read
Can Austin Manage the Boom Better?
Can Austin continue the tech boom & solve the problems of policing, homelessness, housing and traffic congestion? Tech leaders vow to help!
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Apr 10, 20212 min read
Digital Payment Grows-Everybody Wants Some!
Firms dedicated to digital payments are gaining on credit card giants but others are jumping into this highly lucrative payment stream.
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Apr 8, 20212 min read
Greenhouse Gases CH4 is CO2 On Steroids
Natural gas is known as "carbon dioxide on steroids". Efforts to reduce emissions should be a key focus of slowing global warming.
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Apr 6, 20212 min read
Industrials Poised for a Boom
As America emerges from the pandemic, pent up demand, record household savings and federal policy are likely to fuel a boom in manufacturing
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Apr 5, 20211 min read
West Coast Port Bottleneck As Consumer Demand Rises
Increased demand & fewer dock workers create; backlog at West Coast U.S. Ports, container shortage and price increases for maritime shipping
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Apr 2, 20212 min read
Austin 2 More Years-High Demand for Homes
Demand for homes in Austin has pushed inventory to a record low of 0.4 months and prices have risen accordingly. Experts say not a bubble!
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