Longevity Inequality

The good news is that we are living longer. The bad news is that “we” describes an average. It turns Continue reading →

Too Casual About Cars

Putting things in perspective: Terrorists kills a few dozen people a year in the US, and trillions are spent battling Continue reading →

Innovative Burials

Burial practices defined societies, and were taken as a mark of early civilizations. They were developed with great respect for Continue reading →

Job Loss And Demise

Sad to say, which is why most people don’t mention it, but people who closely identify themselves with their work Continue reading →

Real Odds Of Dying In America

Skip the hype. Check the data. The biggest news items that describe threats to life, have little to do with Continue reading →

Data On Death By Cop

The government has not collected rigorous data on the number of people killed by police in the US. Independent estimates Continue reading →

Sad To Say But Suicides Are Up

At least 10,000 suicides can be linked to the Great Recession. Suicides are particularly noticeable at work where people are Continue reading →

A Good Green Death

Amongst our many taboos, talking about death and burial is usually saved for traumatic times or very quiet conversations. With Continue reading →