Take it easy
Take it easy
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
Lighten up while you still can
Don’t even try to understand
Just find a place to make your stand
And take it easy
“Take It Easy” (Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey)

Welcome to the “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with just a little bit of sarcasm.

This week’s topics include NorthWestern Energy, Greg Gianforte & BuzzFeed News & Democrats, UM/MSU Presidents & their pay, unemployment, Montana millionaires, Dow Jones, Obama’s job approval rating, Judge Judy, NBA’s most popular jerseys, Buffalo Bills, and Obama’s “Gun Grab.”

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