A different view of the housing “crisis”
Here’s a unique way of looking at housing costs data. Take the average housing prices in the U.S. since 1890, adjust for inflation, then plot it on a rollercoaster.
Pay particular attention to 1997 onward.
Here’s a unique way of looking at housing costs data. Take the average housing prices in the U.S. since 1890, adjust for inflation, then plot it on a rollercoaster.
Pay particular attention to 1997 onward.
One of the stories I caught that I haven’t had a chance to write about here is this gem from yesterday’s paper. Supposedly, every non-profit group selling food at local events needs a $106 permit from the county Health Department. Chris Byrd adds his analysis: Imagine a place where not-for-profits, etc. lost a bulk of…
The News had a story on the “triple play” packages being offered by your local communications companies. The triple play is the bundling of a home phone service, TV, and internet all by the same provider for a theoretically better price. I say “theoretically” because while the price is almost certainly always better than if…
I did make it out to the presentation of the pro-net neutrality petitions to Senator Schumer’s office today. Jen has a wrapup on her site. I have more to say on the issue, but I’m still adjusting to Amanda’s new schedule, so it’ll have to wait for another day.
So the House passed a bill last month to ban online poker playing. Jon Stewart describes this best: When it comes to physical casinos, the argument is that the poor locals will wander in and spend their every last dollar. I don’t see the same argument working for online gambling, as the poor are unlikely…
This is too funny, i think that its a great way to show the housing crisis