Re: Future Reports

On 8/2/2026 4:42 PM, Dude wrote:
> On 7/30/2026 8:34 PM, Dude wrote:
>> Dear Mom,
>>
>> "I study nuclear science. I love my classes. Got a crazy teacher that 
>> wears dark glasses. Things are going great. And they're only getting 
>> better. Getting good grades. My future looks so bright I got to wear 
>> shades!"
>>
>> The Future's So Bright - Timbuk3
>>
>> https://tinyurl.com/47spktfd
>  >
> A recent WalletHub study ranked 182 of the nation’s largest cities based 
> on residents’ happiness, using factors such as income, mental well- 
> being, physical health and social connections.
> 
> “Research shows that having more money only increases your happiness 
> until you’re making at least $75,000 per year — anything more you earn 
> likely won’t have an impact,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said.
> 
> International Mahjong Day spotlights global popularity of tile game
> For its income metric, WalletHub used $75,000 in annual income as a 
> benchmark and measured the share of households in each city earning more 
> than that amount.
> 
> The study found the five happiest cities in the U.S. are:
> 
> Fremont, California
> Bismarck, North Dakota
> Scottsdale, Arizona
> South Burlington, Vermont
> Fargo, North Dakota
> Other cities that ranked highly include Madison, Wisconsin; Portland, 
> Maine; and Columbia, Maryland.
 >
"More people are leaving San Francisco than moving in, though the rate 
of departure has slowed compared to the peak pandemic years. IRS and 
migration data show a net domestic migration loss of about 6,500 
residents (roughly a 1% decline), with many movers staying nearby in the 
Bay Area or relocating for affordability.

MILE MARKERS ON THE ROAD TO DETROIT: Longtime Bay Area tech conference 
is leaving San Francisco after a 50-year run.

One of the technology industry’s longest-running conferences is leaving 
San Francisco for Phoenix, a setback for a city that has promoted the 
return of conventions and visitors as evidence of its downtown recovery.

Semicon West, "a major gathering for the global semiconductor industry, 
will make Phoenix its long-term home beginning in 2027, the trade 
association behind the event announced Thursday." - SF Chronicle