Category Archives: Numbers

Thursday Numbers

Thanks for stopping by The Western Word (TWW) for your daily read!  We love it when people stop by for a while and take a break!

If you are new to TWW, this column, called “Thursday Numbers,” is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  NOTE:  The information obtained here can be used to amaze people.  You just might overwhelm your friends, family, and co-workers with the knowledge you obtained from reading this column!  You may even be cooler to your children…

Today I take a look at General Motors, marriage, Baucus and fundraising, unemployment, Maxine Waters, heart attacks, wolves, dinners, piggyback rides, and much much more!  Enjoy!

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Thursday Numbers

We are rolling right through February and before you know it spring will be here – so hold on!  Luckily, to make time go by quickly, we have politics to entertain us!

If you are new to The Western Word, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  The information can be used to astonish people.  You just might overwhelm your friends, family, and co-workers with the knowledge you obtained from this column!  You may even be cooler to your children…

Today I take a look at free cell phones from our government, water projects, Halftime in America, unemployment, 1964, a senator’s birthday, job approval for Congress, and much more.

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Thursday Numbers

Welcome to the first “Thursday Numbers” column in February!  Welcome to the first “Thursday Numbers” column in February!

(That was my salute to Groundhog Day – the movie).

If you are dropping by for the first time, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  The information can be used to astonish and you just might overwhelm your friends, family, and co-workers with the knowledge you obtained from this column!  You may even be cooler to your children…

Today I take a look at the numbers behind Facebook, Romney and the poor, unemployment, Jesus comments, a no-fly list, Groundhog Day, Christie’s birthday, leap year, and a couple of Super Bowl quarterbacks!

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Thursday Numbers

Oh yes…this week is rolling by.  Welcome to Thursday!  Here’s a prediction – the weekend will get here so hang on!

My highly-read and cherished “Thursday Numbers” column is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  The information can be used to amaze and astonish your friends, family, and co-workers.

Today I take a look at the numbers behind the State of the Union address, a big award, campaign money raised, a fine for stealing, winds, a couple birthdays, the Super Bowl, an accountability canvass, military planes in Great Falls, BRAC, and much more!

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Thursday Numbers

So you made it to Thursday –Congrats! Just one more day and you’ve made it to the weekend!

The “Thursday Numbers” column is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.

Pssst…You can also use this information to amaze and dazzle your friends, family, and co-workers.

Today I take a look at counting in Iowa, Keystone and Keith Stone, unemployment, Dolly, Newt and Marianne, Tester and Bain, Biden and the Giants, a contested senate GOP primary, the final four of football, and much more – so read on! Be sure to share with your friends and family!

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Thursday Numbers

Happy Thursday – just one more day and you’ve made it to the weekend – so hold on!

If this is your first time reading “Thursday Numbers” this column is where I take a look at the numbers behind the news and provide some commentary with them.

You can also use this information to amaze your friends, family, and co-workers – and you may even seem cooler to them after sharing this information!

Today I take a look at campaign fundraising, a costly misstep, unemployment, the USDA, a couple of birthdays, beef on planes, football, and a class action lawsuit – so read on!

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Thursday Numbers

Congratulations!  You made it to 2012 and the first “Thursday Numbers” column of the year!

If you are new to Thursday Numbers, this is where I take a look at the numbers behind the news and provide some commentary with them.

Note to Readers:  This information can be used to amaze your friends, family, and co-workers – and you may even seem cooler to them after sharing this information!

Today we take a look at defense cuts, population, getting away, jobs, a birthday, corruption, congress, guns and 911, and much more!

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Thursday Numbers

Thanks for dropping by – we just about have another year under our belts – Congratulations!  Did you actually believe you would be around this long?

If you are new to Thursday Numbers, this is where I take a look at the numbers behind the news and provide some commentary with them – sometimes I add a little sarcasm.

Be aware:  This information can be used to amaze your friends, family, and co-workers – and you may even be cooler to them after sharing this information!

Today I add some Iowa Caucus flavor to Thursday Numbers.  I also write about bowl games, the Conservation Reserve Program, vacations, room rates, Jack Abramoff, a recall, an old monkey, a crocodile, and much more!

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Thursday Numbers

Happy Holidays!!  I hope you get to spend time with family and friends over the holidays.

For the new folks dropping by for the first time, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers behind the news and provide some commentary with them.  As I have said before, this information can be used to amaze your friends, family, and co-workers – and you may even be cooler to them after reading (and using) this information.

Today I add some holiday flavor to Thursday Numbers – so grab some Egg Nog and read on…

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Thursday Numbers

Welcome to another edition of Thursday Numbers here at The Western Word!  Congratulations are in order because you’ve almost made it to another weekend.

For the new folks dropping by for the first time, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers behind the news and provide some “Western Word” commentary with them.  This information can be used to amaze your friends, family, and co-workers.  People have been known to be cooler to their friends, family, and co-workers after reading (and using) this information.

This week I take a look at the numbers dealing with the Iraq War, unemployment, Christmas cards, winning, distracted driving, network contracts, followers, ages, debates, playing with the band, and a lot more.   Continue reading →