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Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1353 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. Curry provides a road report regarding his recent trip to the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida. The hosts observe the passing of an eight-car Amtrak Zephyr train, noting it as a sign of returning normalcy.
Infrastructure Report Card, American Society of Civil Engineers
President Barack Obama cited a "D" grade for American infrastructure from the "National Society of Engineers," a name he likely misstated for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The ASCE's 2009 report card claims a $2.2 trillion need for infrastructure repairs. Analysis suggests the low grade includes "unmet needs" for parkland acquisition and outdoor recreation rather than just critical safety issues like bridges.
