Uchikura & Co Blog
Something to Th...
2025-08-14
Something to Think About / The Dunning–Kruger Effect in Politics The Dunning–Kruger effect is when people with little knowledge overestimate their ability, while experts often underestimate theirs. P...
Minimum wages c...
2025-08-14
Minimum wages can hurt young people’s growth into productive members of society.Most young people have little understanding of how the real world works. They learn by experiencing it — and entry-leve...
IBM 5150 ... Today in History!
2025-08-13
On this day in 1981, IBM introduced the Model 5150 personal computer, equipped with a 4.77 MHz Intel 8088 microprocessor and running Microsoft’s MS-DOS operating system. Priced at $1,565 (equivalent t...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 3...
2025-08-13
Why Do People Visit Social Media But Not Your Website?Many businesses face this challenge. Every time you post on social media, your posts grab people’s attention through likes and comments. Yet, your...
Today's Wallpaper | Supporting...
2025-08-13
Supporting Small Businesses These days, many small businesses—especially brick-and-mortar stores—are being forced to shut down or are bought out, often by larger corporations. This unfortunate trend ...
On October 1, the EV tax credi...
2025-08-12
Pros and Cons of EVs — It All Depends on What You Expect From Your Car   Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a hot topic in recent years, with strong opinions on both sides. But in reality, whether a...
The Great Adver...
2025-08-12
The Great Advertisement That Wasn’t Planned   When controversy first started brewing around this ad, American Eagle initially considered pulling it. However, the public’s reaction went in the opposit...
Why U.S. Cars Struggle to Sell...
2025-08-11
Why U.S. Cars Struggle to Sell in Japan   Despite the popularity of American culture in Japan, U.S.-made cars have never gained a strong foothold in the Japanese market. The reasons go far beyond per...
Sales Tax on Services
2025-08-11
Starting October 1, 2025, the State of Washington will begin requiring businesses like ours to charge sales tax on services such as web hosting, web development, and other digital services.   Up unti...
PSPINC as a Technology Company
2025-08-11
PSPINC as a Technology Company Since the very beginning, PSPINC has always believed in building things ourselves.There are plenty of companies that resell other people’s services, but we never chose ...