Health: Flu hospitalizations per 100,000 people
Be skeptical of media and social media reports hyping the flu season. They do this hype every year.
Energy: Colorado to shut down 41% of natural gas use within 10 years
Colorado to cut natural gas emissions by 41% in 10 years, be 100% renewable energy in 15 years. Hmmmm....
Follow up: Ochre sea stars die off due to climate change (Not)
In 2013, climate change was blamed for sea star die off. Today they have come back in bigger numbers and climate has vanished as an explanation.
Per capita food spending in the U.S.
Americans spend more money going out to eat and having food delivered to their homes.
Economy: Average home size by age
Surprisingly, most people age 65+ are already living in smaller homes.
Business, policy: Should truck CDL drivers speak English?
Most countries require commercial drivers to speak the local language. Except the U.S. Many states offer the exam in multiple languages and issue licenses to illegal aliens.
Business
Demographics
Doomerism
Economy
Education
Emerging Technology
Energy
Gen Z/Generational issues
Geopolitics
The “Boomers” versus “Gen Z” today
Many media and social media pundits think the "baby boom" past was idyllic. Here's a reality-based comparison of then versus today.
Gen Z: Is Gen Z miserable and if so, why?
Supposedly Gen Z is miserable, say these articles.
Demographics: Due to enrollment decline, 2 Oregon universities may merge
Continuing impacts of the fertility rate collapse that has been underway for more than 200 years.
Economics: Economic illiteracy from our elite
Lindsay Owens, Ph.D. has been an economic policy advisor to Sen. Warren. Yet she does not understand the most basic of microeconomics. Truly embarrassing.