Makes you want to dance for joy - like it's the 90's once more.

Moonset this morning early - just north of Mission Ridge - taken from Fancher Heights.

Elon Musk Says He's Building a Chip '2-3x Better Than Nvidia' at 10% the Cost. Should Nvidia Investors Be Worried? | The Motley Fool

I email contacted NVDA below - and see nothing yet on their websites - have you seen anything - and what do you think of the Musk Challenge?

Latest News | NVIDIA Newsroom

World Leader in Artificial Intelligence Computing | NVIDIA

1. press@nvidia.com
2. jensen@nvidia.com

Ashland considers zoning changes to preserve manufactured home parks

City officials say the proposals aim to preserve one of Ashland's most affordable housing options while making it easier for residents to buy their parks.

The Ashland City Council is considering a package of changes aimed at preserving manufactured home parks and strengthening protections for residents.

Manufactured home parks provide some of Ashland's most affordable housing, but residents can be vulnerable to redevelopment or displacement when parks are sold. City officials say the proposed changes are intended to preserve those communities while giving residents more opportunities to keep their parks in local hands.

One Visit To The Most Eccentric Town In Oregon And You'll Be Completely Smitten

Somewhere in Southern Oregon, there’s a town where world-class actors rehearse Shakespeare while mountain bikers plan their next trail ride, where organic farmers sell vegetables to yoga instructors, and where nobody thinks any of this is unusual.

Ashland is that town, and it’s been quietly blowing visitors’ minds for decades while maintaining a refreshingly humble attitude about the whole thing

"SOU is stable," President Bailey states in monthly message | Local | kdrv.com

ASHLAND, Ore. - Southern Oregon University (SOU) President Rick Bailey delivered his monthly video message at Raider Stadium, focusing on the upcoming commencement ceremony and the university's future.

"It's always our best day of the year, where we celebrate our graduates with their families and the community," Bailey said. "We get to see students achieve their educational dreams."

Bailey acknowledged the timing of this year's graduation comes during uncertainty in higher education. "There are a lot of questions about the future of higher education – not just at SOU, but across the state and around the country," he said.

Despite the questions, Bailey emphasized that SOU remains stable and operational. The university will continue serving students and the southern Oregon region for years to come, he said.

The university is working to cut about a fifth of its $100 million yearly budget. Bailey said he's leading efforts to turn that difficult process into something positive.

"You are going to start to see some plans for how we are going to do that and likely become a role model – really for the rest of the state, and probably for the rest of the country – in terms of regional public universities," Bailey said. "There is a path for SOU, and one worth fighting for."

Bailey told viewers there are many ways supporters can help the university. Those include student recruitment and retention, advocacy and philanthropy.

CC friends - last year I moved here from Washington state. WA is 34/50 - high tax state - even on the working class. Plenty of better havens/states with low taxes - to reside. 8 states with no income tax - excluding WA. And FL is moving to drop their property tax. WA tax shifts to the working class - rent goes up - and property/sales/income/you name it taxes. $7k/$11k in WA property tax going to poor quality schools - endless spending.

WA wildfire smokey weather is toxic chronically in way too much of the eastern WA area every late summer - and the west side cloudy/drizzle days rule that out if you can avoid it - perverse car driving mess there/higher crime rate.

I drive-mow-edge-HVAC-scooter-eBike electric/solar power a home - awesome weather/low cost of living - Carson City, NV - and left WA given governance tax greed/low IQ performance.

80% sunny CC in the Pacific time zone - 5-hour drive to the ocean - ease of flying out of Reno - world class Lake Tahoe recreation - stunning landscapes and views - mild 4-seasons. 8m+ live in WA - just 3.4m in NV - with superior healthcare. Gaming and tourism pay a lot of the way in NV taxes. Blessed w/family-friends in CC also. 😍👍😁

The Most (and Least) Tax-Friendly States in America | ConsumerAffairs®

Washington’s Business Exodus Accelerates Due to High Taxes, Regulations Driving Companies Away – InlandNWReport.com

Why Nevada Has No Income Tax: How It Funds Itself - LegalClarity

Energy drinks - coffee - tea - smoothies - is there a best place near the Plaza?

There must be other Seinfeld dining-snacking options - you prefer?

And grab a jock if you need one - it's go time!

Just trying to get ahead.

Intel and AMD are tumbling after Nvidia muscles into PC chip territory

On to South Korea next week.

President Bailey - to his credit last year - volunteered a $53,000 cut in his salary. The president seems confident SOU will quite easily get past current fiscal challenges. I admire the president - but am a bit surprised SOU didn't do more to correct these dire straits earlier in his tenure.

I like their Vitality Plan path. I earned a summa SOU-MBA - and as a local resident - plan to keep taking courses and enjoy the beautiful campus. 1st time college students - however - may hesitate to commit to SOU given fiscal challenges. What insights do you have about how SOU's path is progressing?

Path to Fiscal Sustainability - SOU Office of the President

Watch: President Bailey’s Video Update for May 2026 - SOU Office of the President

Parked near the Columbia River Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail.