Statistics

Statistics show historical season (The Triangle Online)

16 May 2008

Last week I wrote a commentary on how the book that was the 2008 men's lacrosse season ended all but too quickly. Therefore, I won't recap the entire season. However, here are a few items to note - mainly those from a historical and statistical standpoint, which I thought should be brought to your attention.

Namibia: Suicide Statistics Worrisome (AllAfrica.com)

16 May 2008

Most people would not want to die voluntary, yet more and more people especially young people are committing suicide in Namibia.

German Coal Use Jumps 3.5%, Increasing Emissions (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)

16 May 2008

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- German coal consumption jumped 3.5 percent in January as colder weather increased demand, boosting emissions of greenhouse gases in Europe's biggest economy, government statistics show.