UN Population Division
Can Europe defend itself?
Yes, it should be able to In May 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe could no longer rely on the U.S. for its defense, declaring that NA... … more »
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Teliha Draheim
Recalling Fairfax Mayor & Vice Mayor—The Unreported Story
On March 6, 2025, a frontpage article appeared in the Marin IJ with breaking news about a citizen-initiated petition to recall two members of the Fairfax Town Coun... … more »
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tariffs Tantrums
Tariffs tantrums will break up the US cost effective supply chains, blow up World trade, and cause stagflation (higher inflation combined with recession). And,... … more »
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Morningstar
Catastrophe (CAT) Bonds, a fascinating diversification investment vehicle
CAT bonds are the last line of defense backing insurers and reinsurers Introduction Catastrophe bonds (CAT bonds) transfer catastrophe risks from insurers to i... … more »
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G. Lion
The Baffling Economics of the Eyewear Business
Introduction This is a follow-up to the Freakonomics Radio podcast “Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000?” Let’s compare the price of prescription glasses from three... … more »
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Village at Oak Hill
Village at Oak Hill seeks rental guarantees from the County and Marin School Districts
The Marin County Public Financing Authority (MCPFA) is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) established in 2023 to fund the development of the “Village at Oak Hill” – a ... … more »
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GL
LA fires $30 billion property losses way too high
A recent article in the LA Times was titled "Property losses from fires may top $30 billion." Within the article, it disclosed three different estimates all aroun... … more »
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Northern Pacific Power Systems
Study Shows Bay Area Homeowners Can Save by Leaving PG&E Grid
A new study by the UC San Diego Design Lab finds 65% grid defection, where homeowners use self-generated power and rely less on the power grid, can save North... … more »
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G. Lion
Is Women’s Athleticism Catching Up to Men
This is considering the progress in women’s athletic performance relative to men. I am focused on running and swimming events. I hypothesize that women’s tim... … more »
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CVP
Paradigm Shift - Part VIII: Gen-AI Can Reduce Housing Costs
As discussed in Paradigm Shift - Part VII: Faster, Cheaper, Better, in many ways the technology being used by design profession is decades ahead of the housing con... … more »