The Persistence of Paper: Why Everyone Still Needs to Print

Printing on paper: the 21st century's equivalent of carrying a pocket watch.

1. In a world that's supposed to be going paperless, printers are still kicking like a caffeine addict's heart rate. People need to print and they need to print now.
2. The printer industry is like a new-age politician, adapting to meet the people's demands. They're finding ways to reduce ink costs and create eco-friendly practices. Let's hope they're better at it than politicians are at solving real problems.
3. Despite the need to print, owning a printer is like having a needy pet. It takes up space, it's high maintenance, and it's always begging for ink. But, when you need it, you really need it. So, don't get rid of that printer just yet, you never know when it's going to save your butt.

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The Great Reshuffling: Remote Work's Impact on Population Migration, Local Economies, and Business Growth

It comes as no surprise to me, people, when given a choice, choose to live out of the city and work from their kitchen and or basement.

I would not be surprised to see company-owned coffee shops/meeting places pop up all over the fruited plain, closer to their remote employees.  Instead of workers coming to the office three days a week, the company comes to them, 7-5, seven days a week.  Discounts for employees, quiet rooms, and meeting places with the latest remote technology.  

Coming to a Village near you.

Live Free or Die vs. United in Diversity: The US Leads the Way in the New Way of Work

Live Free or Die vs. United in Diversity: Which One Makes It Easier to Sneak in a Mid-Day Nap?

Summary:

1. US offices are at 40-60% of pre-pandemic levels, varying by city and month, while European and Middle Eastern offices have a return-to-office rate of 70-90%, and Asia's rates range from 80-110%.
2. Living arrangements, commutes, and the labor market contribute to the difference in return-to-office habits.
3. The divergence in return-to-office habits has a direct impact on how quickly US metro areas rebound from the pandemic's economic shock.

Opinion:

The US leads the world in everything - debate me on that.  We continue to do so, regardless of how much self-loathing we put on ourselves.