Mythical Growth of Hospital Administrators Chart
A widely disseminated chart purporting to highlight the growth in hospital administrators is bogus.
Public health fear: “1000s exposed to measles at airport”
Good thing that an estimated 92% of the U.S. population has either already had measles or is vaccinated against measles. Infection rates elsewhere are many times higher.
Climate: Experts say we need to ban meat and dairy
Another study says we must ban meat and dairy products. 'Cuz grazing animals produce methane from their digestive system. Eliminating grazing animals might not make a difference...
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....
Per capita food spending in the U.S.
Americans spend more money going out to eat and having food delivered to their homes.
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Gen Z/Generational issues
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The “Boomers” versus “Gen Z” today: the 60s/70s vs today
Many media and social media pundits think the "baby boom" past was idyllic. Here's a reality-based comparison of then versus today.
Economy: Inflation is the worst ever! Or maybe not?
Inflation is bad but it's been worse, much worse.
Economy: Historical unemployment rate 1950 to 2025
Much social media angst over a 4.4% unemployment rate. But consider the history of unemployment ...
Economy: Finance “X” is cuckoo
X posts say the true poverty level is $140k/year and that earning less than $200k/ year is not living comfortably....
Economy: Why are people increasing spending faster than inflation?
The news media says the economy is horrible. But people are increasing their spending faster than the rate of inflation.