Note: Remember, sales were weak in April last year. I’m posting data for many local markets around the U.S. The story is the same everywhere … inventory is very low.From the NTREIS for North Texas (including Dallas/Ft. Worth):Single Family Homes sold in April 2021 were 10,152, up 28.3% from 7,913 in April 2020. Condos and Townhomes sold in April 2021 were 925, up 124.5% from 412 in April 2020.Combined, sales were up 33.1% year-over-year.Single Family Active Listings in April 2021 were 6,967, down 66.6% from 20,881 in April 2020. For Condos and Townhomes, Active Listings in April 2021 were 1,117, down 48.4% from 2,165 in April 2020.Combined, active listings declined 64.9% year-over-year.Although down sharply year-over-year, active inventory was up 12.9% compared to last month. [Read More...]
These Are the Oldest Universities in the World
Higher education as we know it today dates back to Medieval Europe — when the first universities were established. Today, the oldest existing degree-granting institutions are mostly located in… [Read More...]
Saturday links: a lonely business
AutosThe theory behind just-in-time auto manufacturing has taken a hit in pandemic. (wsj.com)Vehicle buyers are so desperate they are actually buying sedans. (theverge.com)A sensible intervention that would reduce teen driving fatalities. (papers.ssrn.com)EnergyThe hurdles that prevent airports from being turned into solar farms. (wired.com)Carbon prices are surging in Europe. (ft.com)EnvironmentThe NOAA has issued new ‘normal’ climate datasets for the U.S. (theconversation.com)Why the EPA will finally be able to start regulating the use of hydroflurocarbons. (vox.com)Making aluminum is dirty, this process may help clean it up. (bloomberg.com)Italy DGAF about European turtle doves. (independent.co.uk)TravelA return to travel will help leisure-focused airlines. (axios.com)A slew of startup airlines are set to launch in 2021. (wsj.com)Furloughed pilots … [Read More...]
Biden administration begins ‘long haul’ of reuniting migrant families separated under Trump
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This Is The American City Where Crime Is Falling Fastest
Although 2020 was the worst year for gun violence in America in decades, with both deaths and injuries soaring, other types of violent crime have declined in recent years. This continues a trend of… [Read More...]
May 1st COVID-19 Vaccinations, New Cases, Hospitalizations; Fewest Monthly Deaths Since March 2020
Note: I’m looking forward to not posting this daily! I’ve been posting this data daily for over a year, and I’ll stop once all three of these criteria are met:1) 70% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose of vaccine, and2) new cases are under 5,000 per day, and3) hospitalizations are below 3,000.According to the CDC, 243.5 million doses have been administered. 39.8% of the population over 18 is fully vaccinated, and 55.8% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose (144.2 million people over 18 have had at least one dose).And check out COVID Act Now to see how each state is doing. 20,279 US deaths were reported in April due to COVID – the fewest since March 2020.Click on graph for larger … [Read More...]
Saturday links: identity mismatches
EVsElectric trucks are going to help change the mindset of many people. (wsj.com)New technology is going shift the auto industry from one focused on ownership to more of a service. (wsj.com)Hybrid vehicles provide more environmental bang for the buck than EVs. (ft.com)The new Mustang-E is driving new customers to Ford ($F). (theverge.com)EnergyThe benefit of residential solar are not just in lower electricity bills. (slate.com)The falling price of solar energy continues to surprise. (theguardian.com)Tesla’s ($TSLA) solar shingles are an expensive, niche product. (nytimes.com)MethaneThe U.S. is reinstating regulations on methane emissions. (cnbc.com)Glassblowing and blacksmithing using a lot of energy: captured methane gas can help. (bittersoutherner.com)WaterWater shortages are an issue out West but Southern California is sitting pretty. (bloomberg…. [Read More...]
NKorea warns US of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech
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COVID-19: This Is Why America May Never Have “Herd Immunity”
The rate of the spread of COVID-19 had slowed across America. Despite a new surge, increases in daily fatal and confirmed cases are still about half what they were three months ago. Nevertheless,… [Read More...]
April 24th COVID-19 Vaccinations, New Cases, Hospitalizations
Note: I’m looking forward to not posting this daily! I’ve been posting this data daily for over a year, and I’ll stop once all three of these criteria are met:1) 70% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose of vaccine,2) new cases are under 5,000 per day, and3) hospitalizations are below 3,000.According to the CDC, 225.6 million doses have been administered. 35.9% of the population over 18 is fully vaccinated, and 53.1% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose (137.0 million people over 18 have had at least one dose).And check out COVID Act Now to see how each state is doing. 16,000 US deaths were reported so far in April due to COVID.Click on graph for larger image.This graph … [Read More...]
Saturday links: the absence of well-being
EVsToyota ($TM) has (finally) announced an EV plan. (theverge.com)Honda ($HMC) has announced a phase out of gas-powered vehicles by 2040. (theverge.com)DrivingCities and states are struggling to deal with a surge in speeding. (wsj.com)Younger generations are decidedly less interested in driving. (ft.com)AutosThe global auto industry is stalling out as the chip shortage continues. (nytimes.com)Good luck trying to buy a new SUV these days. (nytimes.com)Tesla’s ($TSLA) Autopilot can be tricked into working without anyone in the driver’s seat. (theverge.com)Is there a better way to build vehicles than the traditional assembly line? (nytimes.com)A startup wants to electrify the ambulance. (electrek.co)Minivans are better for a family than SUVs. Period. (arstechnica.com)EnergyBP ($BP) is looking to phase out the flaring of natural gas. … [Read More...]
Asian man, 61, in critical condition after ‘horrific’ N.Y.C. attack
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This State Is Struggling Most To Distribute Vaccine
The rate of the spread of COVID-19 had slowed across America. Increases in daily fatal and confirmed cases are still about half what they were three months ago. Nevertheless, 571,464 Americans have… [Read More...]
April 17th COVID-19 Vaccinations, New Cases, Hospitalizations
Note: I’m looking forward to not posting this daily! I’ve been posting this data daily for over a year, and I’ll stop once all three of these criteria are met:1) 70% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose of vaccine,2) new cases are under 5,000 per day, and3) hospitalizations are below 3,000.According to the CDC, 205.9 million doses have been administered. 31.8% of the population over 18 is fully vaccinated, and 49.7% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose (128.3 million people over 18 have had at least one dose).And check out COVID Act Now to see how each state is doing. Over 11,000 US deaths were reported so far in April due to COVID.Click on graph for larger image.This … [Read More...]
Saturday links: doing less
AutosA look at the new all-electric Mercedes Benz EQS. (theverge.com)Walmart ($WMT) is investing in the GM-backed startup Cruise. (cnbc.com)Car safety continues to improve over time. Driver ability not so much. (insidehook.com)Can AI estimate car repairs better than humans? (wired.com)E-transportFrance is offering up e-bikes for clunkers to reduce emissions. (reuters.com)On the danger of putting scooters and cars on the road together. (theconversation.com)EnvironmentMicroplastics are falling from the sky. (wired.com)The U.S. is littered with abandoned oil wells. (ft.com)The Corn Belt has lost a big chunk of its topsoil. What can be done to reverse it? (smithsonianmag.com)Europe relied heavily burning trash. Now it is rethinking that proposition. (wired.com)Invasive species launched into Florida’s ecosystem are making their … [Read More...]
On guns and the pandemic, GOP Rep. Jim Jordan epitomizes a maximalist position on ‘liberty’
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Is Casper Worth A Look After A Sleepy Public Market Debut?
While I am not an active investor in the IPO market (if the smart money is selling, why would I want to pay a premium to take stock off their hands?), I do sometimes get enticed by busted IPOs; those that were thought to be up and comers but quickly faded into the background. Casper Sleep (CSPR) seems to fit this bill and I find it to be an interesting small cap to dig deeper into.Casper took the sleep sector by storm when it started selling mattresses through the mail in 2014. Don’t like it? Just send it back, no worries! Consumers rejoiced and sales went from zero to $100 million by year two and to $250 million by year four. As competitors emerged shortly thereafter, … [Read More...]
April 10th COVID-19 Vaccinations, New Cases, Hospitalizations
Note: I’m looking forward to not posting this daily! I’ve been posting this data daily for over a year, and I’ll stop once all three of these criteria are met:1) 70% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose of vaccine,2) new cases are under 5,000 per day, and3) hospitalizations are below 3,000.According to the CDC, 183.5 million doses have been administered. 27.3% of the population over 18 is fully vaccinated, and 45.1% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose (116.4 million people have had at least one dose).And check out COVID Act Now to see how each state is doing. Over 6,300 US deaths were reported so far in April due to COVID.Click on graph for larger image.This graph … [Read More...]
17 of the Best Foods for Your Gut Health
First there was Atkins diet, then keto, and a range of raw and other dietary fads. These days, gut health is all the rage. And the best way to take care of the good microorganisms in the gut,… [Read More...]
Wave of violent protests in Northern Ireland brings back bitter memories of ‘the troubles’
SOURCE: Yahoo News – Latest News & Headlines – Read entire story here.
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