Inflation 2.6% Unemployment 4.1% **Gas Prices ** $3.08

Let’s see what this looks like in March or June 2024

The current inflation rate is 2.6% for the 12-month period ending in October 2024. This represents a slight increase from the previous month’s 2.4% rate, with the consumer price index (CPI) increasing 0.2%. The shelter index rose 0.4%, accounting for over half of the overall index increase. Unemployment Rate The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% in October 2024. This is a 0.3 percentage point increase from October 2023. Some notable state-level variations include: • Lowest: South Dakota at 1.9% • Highest: Nevada at 5.7% Gas Prices The average U.S. gas price is $3.08 per gallon as of November 13, 2024. This represents an 8.4% decrease from $3.37 a year ago. State-level price variations include: • Highest: Hawaii at $4.58 • Lowest: Around $2.69 in Texas Economic Outlook Economic indicators suggest a gentle deceleration with some positive signs: • Real GDP growth is projected at 2.7% in 2024, expected to ease to 1.9% in 2025 • Consumer spending is cooling but remains resilient • The Federal Reserve is expected to continue a gradual interest rate easing cycle

Nov 14th, 8 days post US Election. RFK Jr - HHS - what could go wrong? Musk meeting with Iranian Ambassador to defuse US-Iran tensions - Again, what could go wrong?

WaPo has a decent tracker for Trump’s Cabinet & Administration positions that have been Named, expected to be named or are potential candidates. Find it at the link below:

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/…

With this information you can then do your own research. Such as Lee Zeldin as the head of the EPA, ugh!

www.perplexity.ai/page/crit…

Recent studies have shed light on the cognitive effects of consuming different news sources, with particular focus on Fox News, MSNBC, and NPR. Research suggests that regular Fox News viewership may be associated with decreased knowledge on certain political topics and increased susceptibility to conspiracy theories, while NPR listeners demonstrate improved current events knowledge and analytical skills across ideological lines.

www.perplexity.ai/page/desc…

Echo chambers, particularly in social media and partisan news outlets, play a significant role in shaping political views and exacerbating polarization. By limiting exposure to diverse perspectives and reinforcing existing beliefs, these information bubbles can lead to more extreme ideological positions and heightened emotional responses to opposing viewpoints.

Substack Public Health Just Got a Lot More Difficult By Dr Jeremy Faust

[open.substack.com/pub/insid…](open.substack.com/pub/insid…

From the Atlantic: America Did This to Itself

www.theatlantic.com/politics/…

47’s What his first day in the Oval Office could look like according to DJT

abcnews.go.com/Politics/…

• Fire Jack Smith
• Drill, Drill, Drill
• Close the Border
• Free Jan 6 Rioters (up to 1500 of them)
• End Green Deal Atrocities
• Mass Deportations

Day 1 - Nov 6, 2024

• RFK Jr on MSNBC with his plans for the FDA

[www.threads.net/@aaron.ru…

Visual Intelligence, not a new feature on the iPhone, has been available since iOS 15 with enhanced capabilities added in iOS 16 and 17. Visual Intelligence (VI) is an upgraded version of Visual Look-Up. VI is expected to enter the beta phase later in October 2024. In the meantime, explore Visual Look-Up.

Visual Intelligence offers a wide range of features, including:

• Pet Breed Information: Get detailed information about various pet breeds featured in photos.
• Landmark Identification: Discover the names and locations of iconic landmarks in images.
• Art and Book Identification: Learn about the artists and authors behind featured artworks and books.
• Plant and Flower Identification: Identify different types of plants and flowers in photos.
• Food Identification and Recipes: Identify food items in images and discover related recipes.
• Laundry Symbol Decryption: Understand washing instructions by deciphering laundry care symbols on clothing tags.
• Dashboard Symbol Identification: Recognize and interpret dashboard warning lights in vehicles.
• Insect, Bird, and Statue Identification: Identify various animals and statues in photos.

To use Visual Intelligence, simply tap on an object in a photo to copy and paste it into texts, notes, emails, or share it with others.

Visual Intelligence, not a new feature on the iPhone, has been available since iOS 15 with enhanced capabilities added in iOS 16 and 17. Visual Intelligence (VI) is an upgraded version of Visual Look-Up. VI is expected to enter the beta phase later in October 2024. In the meantime, explore Visual Look-Up.

Visual Intelligence offers a wide range of features, including:

• Pet Breed Information: Get detailed information about various pet breeds featured in photos.
• Landmark Identification: Discover the names and locations of iconic landmarks in images.
• Art and Book Identification: Learn about the artists and authors behind featured artworks and books.
• Plant and Flower Identification: Identify different types of plants and flowers in photos.
• Food Identification and Recipes: Identify food items in images and discover related recipes.
• Laundry Symbol Decryption: Understand washing instructions by deciphering laundry care symbols on clothing tags.
• Dashboard Symbol Identification: Recognize and interpret dashboard warning lights in vehicles.
• Insect, Bird, and Statue Identification: Identify various animals and statues in photos.

To use Visual Intelligence, simply tap on an object in a photo to copy and paste it into texts, notes, emails, or share it with others.

Head Gestures with AirPod Pro 2 just works. The feedback when shaking you head no to decline a call is fantastic.

Looks like no sky light show tonight in Central Ohio. Below is from Thursday 10/10.

The Touchbar Rules!

Again, why the hate for the Touchbar? I keep hearing the Camera Control is like the ill-fated Touchbar in IPhone 16 reviews. I use the Touchbar daily and dread the thought of my next MacBook upgrade where the Touchbar is not an option.

Testing Cross Posting from Micro.blog to Threads & Bluesky. Kipp

The leaves are changing. Captured with the macro camera on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Windows 10 offers several powerful features for managing and organizing multiple windows. Here are some key techniques for effective window management in Windows 10: Snap Assist Snap Assist is one of the most useful window management features in Windows 10. It allows you to quickly arrange windows side by side or in quadrants. • To snap a window to one half of the screen, click and drag its title bar to the left or right edge of the screen. • To snap a window to a quarter of the screen, drag it to any corner. • When you snap a window, Snap Assist will show thumbnails of other open windows to fill the remaining space. Task View and Virtual Desktops Task View provides an overview of all open windows and allows you to create virtual desktops. • Click the Task View button on the taskbar or press Windows key + Tab to open Task View. • To create a new virtual desktop, click “New desktop” at the top of the Task View screen. • Drag windows between desktops to organize your workspace. • Use Ctrl + Windows key + Left/Right arrow to switch between virtual desktops. Window Shaking Window shaking, also known as “Aero Shake,” allows you to quickly minimize all windows except the one you’re working on. • Click and hold the title bar of the window you want to keep open. • Shake the window back and forth quickly. • All other windows will minimize, leaving only your selected window on screen. Keyboard Shortcuts Windows 10 offers several keyboard shortcuts for efficient window management: • Windows key + Left/Right arrow: Snap window to left or right half of screen • Windows key + Up arrow: Maximize window • Windows key + Down arrow: Minimize window • Windows key + Home: Minimize all windows except the active one • Alt + Tab: Switch between open windows Taskbar Options The taskbar provides additional window management features: • Right-click on the taskbar and select “Cascade windows” or “Show windows stacked” to quickly arrange all open windows. • Hover over a taskbar icon to see previews of open windows for that application. • Right-click a taskbar icon and select “Show windows side by side” to arrange all windows for that app. By mastering these window management techniques, you can significantly improve your productivity and multitasking capabilities in Windows 10.