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The Great Wage Slowdown of the 21st Century – NYTimes.com

The Great Wage Slowdown of the 21st Century

OCT. 7, 2014

“American workers have been receiving meager pay increases for so long now that it’s reasonable to talk in sweeping terms about the trend. It is the great wage slowdown of the 21st century.”

via The Great Wage Slowdown of the 21st Century – NYTimes.com.

Retirement Planning: The Ridiculous Expectations of the Middle Class

“Perhaps you’ve heard that we have a pretty serious problem with retirement planning in the United States. Over half of all baby boomers have less than $250,000 saved in retirement accounts — a sum that by itself would only allow for $833 in cash per month.

At the same time, some pretty alarming trends are pinching America’s middle class. As calculated by Bard College economics professor Pavlina Tcherneva, the bottom 90% of U.S. workers have largely missed out on the economic expansions since 1982.”

via Retirement Planning: The Ridiculous Expectations of the Middle Class.

Miramar Air Show Back After Year Absence | NBC 7 San Diego

Miramar Air Show Back After Year Absence | NBC 7 San Diego.

“After a year absence, the largest military air show in the country is back with many acts to dazzle, including the inimitable Blue Angels.

The Miramar Air Show was canceled last year during the government shutdown, but this year has an array of acts to entertain. It kicked of Friday morning at 8 and runs through until 4 p.m. Sunday.”

Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Miramar-Air-Show-Back-After-Absence-278073581.html#ixzz3FC2ndMVJ

Architecture Orchid: Central Library, Photo | UTSanDiego.com

“Architecture Orchid: Central Library, 330 Park Blvd.; city of San Diego; Rob Wellington Quigley and Tucker Sadler Architects. “A grand gesture that has created an iconic addition to the skyline of San Diego and contributed to further activation of East Village…inspirational, well used and the rooftop terrace is spectacular.” — Darren Bradley Photography”

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