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Investing In Solar + Declining Economy
Results in solar tech theft. Beyond California, solar-power markets are comparatively small, so thefts are still rare — but they are spreading. In the last 18 months, Oregon’s highway department has lost a few panels used to power portable traffic … Continue reading
The Failing Middle Class
Here’s the report: 4 million American households lost economic security between 2000 and 2006, and that a majority of America’s middle class households are either borderline or at high risk of falling out of the middle class altogether -Shlok Sign … Continue reading
Pentagon Visualization Interview
Generally, military graphics suck. That’s bad for communication and bad for innovation. Here’s an interview on the topic. (The takeaway: Absolutely infant steps being taken, and no real potential in site.) -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
Graphic: How Complex Is The Tax Code?
The Tax Map. Excellent. -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
China Growth Projects Down 2.5%
BBC – A few months ago, before the global financial crisis, it predicted the Chinese economy would grow by about 9%. China’s economy is expected to grow by 7.5% in 2009, according to the Bank. -Shlok Sign up for my … Continue reading