T.B. mentioned that a map of natural hazard mortality in the United States has been produced. The map gives a county-level representation of the likelihood of dying as the result of natural events such as floods, earthquakes or extreme weather.
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The Deflation flags are still flying: Wal-Mart Bets on Reduction in Prices. (A hat tip to Chad S. for the link.)
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Reader Brian B. sent this from The Daily Iowan: Gun Law Stirs Controversy
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Sometimes, the small trend indicators can have great significance: U-Haul tracking data suggests more families migrating to Kentucky,
Vermont than other states. (A hat tip to GG for the link.)
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Shortage of Rare Earth Minerals May Cripple U.S. High-Tech, Scientists Warn Congress. (Our thanks to Eric S. for the link.)