FPT: (My apologies, but the 8 hour time difference does make it harder to comment, before there is a new post.) Yes, on Nikki Haley's chances, though the odds are still against her. One in ten seems … (View Post)

Because "The Wisdom of Crowds" is sometimes misunderstood, I thought I should provide this very brief review of when it works: "1. It is possible to describe how people in a group thin… (View Post)

There's good news from Kemmerer, Wyoming: The small town is beginning to have faith in Bill Gates's promise to build a nuclear reactor there, which will provide jobs to replace the town's dwindling c… (View Post)

FPT: Paying for children is common in much of the world. "Private" adoptions in the US often include large payments to the mother of the child. At one time the US was "buying" lar… (View Post)

Sadly, that Boris Johnson struggle with math and science doesn't surprise me, since I have seen similar struggles in so many American politicians. (This will distress some, but it is consistent with … (View Post)