ELEVATOR 09.09.2026 | Public Bathrooms

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A sharp eye and smart reads.  No news. No politics. Just the good stuff.   Today's edition is brought to you by Fisher Investments.   @shakinaventer by @loopphoto   TODAY'S FEATURE Where Did All the Public Bathrooms Go? You never appreciate a public bathroom until you desperately need one. Which raises a surprisingly complicated question. Why did we stop building so many of them? Welcome to a brief history of having to hold it.   SPONSOR | RECOMMENDED BY ELEVATOR Why This Bull Has Room to Run Markets saw global stocks rebound strongly in the second quarter of 2026, erasing losses from earlier in the year—but what’s actually driving this momentum? It’s not just AI. Corporate earnings are surging broadly, while GDP growth remains resilient across major economies and US midterm gridlock looks likely to fuel markets further. Meaningful skepticism lingers in international markets, tempering investor expectations and creating the potential for stocks to continue to rise. If you have $1,000,000 or more in investable assets, download Fisher Investments’ latest Stock Market Outlook for a research-driven analysis to help you navigate what’s ahead.   LEARN MORE   Prefer Elevator without ads?  Upgrade to Elevator+     MORE GOOD READS The Human Frequency William Goldsmith has spent decades running an internet radio station by hand. No algorithms. No automated playlists. Just a guy picking songs for other people to hear.  Stay tuned >   Is It Really Rude to Skip the Small Talk and Get Right to the Point? Some people consider small talk a social lubricant. Others consider it the toll you pay before getting to the actual conversation. Thoughts?  Anyway, how about this weather? >     FROM SHIFT, OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER FOR MEN The Rise of Sexual Wellness in Modern Men’s Self-Care Routines For a long time, man’s sexual strategy was essentially: hope for the best. That’s changing. Sex is becoming less of an awkward side conversation and more of a regular part of taking care of yourself. Read Article   SHIFT – Health advice for guys who just want to be a little better than yesterday.       The Mixer The oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. The US airports with the longest and shortest security wait times. Michelangelo’s David was covered up down there when it was first revealed. Steak cuts you should avoid ordering rare. Whisky terms you pretend to understand…   Get the full Mixer on Elevator+     ELEVATOR CLASSIFIEDS   What’s Next for Stocks? Read Fisher Investments’ latest Stock Market Outlook to understand the key forces and potential risks that could impact your portfolio. Learn more.     Advertise here   Quotes From Smart Men “If a grasshopper tries to fight a lawnmower, one may admire his courage but not his judgment.” —Robert A. Heinlein   PARTING SHOT @charlotterosebeers | Gold Coast, Queensland     Elevator+ Ad-free. More to explore. UPGRADE     Enjoying Elevator? You'll probably like our other newsletters too: Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer Put your brand in front of 500,000 engaged readers Advertise with us Access the Elevator archives Follow us on Instagram Forward this email to a friend Contact us   @2026 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542       Unsubscribe