House prices in the U.S. from 1890 until 2005, plotted as a roller coaster that you ride from a first person perspective. Here is the datasource. Hold on to your hats.

Real Estate Roller Coaster - Google Video

] The job market may not be booming. But for many in the
] college class of 2004, it won't be quite as dismal as it
] was for last year's grads.

Some good news...

its good to be CmpE

Most lucrative college degrees '04 - Feb. 5, 2004