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For the archives.

A great link for graphics.

Which word in this group of three does not belong: dilbit; railbit; rarebit. For answer, see this post.

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US Growth Centers

This happened to pop up in discussion with a reader, after stories of socialism in the US. We were discussing what regions, what cities would see an increase in population over the next twenty years. Here were my thoughts:

1. Atlanta, GA, surprises me. Continues to grow and grow and grow.

2. North Carolina is huge growth center.

3. New York wealthy migrate to Florida.

4. Texas: huge. I think that's the real sleeper but I am very, very biased. Mexico will be huge driver for Hispanic growth in Texas.

5. Utah will do very, very well.

Let's see what others have to say:

• Forbes, where manufacturing is thriving in 2018. 
• Brookings, March 3, 2017.

Spot on! See my list above and compare to map below:

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Census

This is a really, really cool map.

The link.

When you click on the link, a black-and-white county map of the US will pop up. Across the top, the very last box (toggle US cities) is not highlighted. Be sure to highlight that one.

Put your cursor on any county, say Williams County, North Dakota, click and get the data for county migration. There are numerous ways to toggle; numerous boxes for additional data. 

To get a quick idea of what's going on:

• put your cursor on Cass County (Fargo), ND
• click on Cass County (Fargo), ND
• you will notice that essentially the whole state is moving to Fargo! LOL!
• and, in fact, practically the whole state of Minnesota is moving to Fargo
• now you know why Fargo keeps growing 
• but also look at the net migration from Fargo to Williston 
• also, look at the net migration from Fargo, ND, to Phoenix!
• this could go on all day 

New York City? The entire city is moving to Florida (but not to Miami).

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Range Cut By Up To 40% When It Gets Cold

Link here.

But it's worse: battery storage for windmills, solar? Not going to work across much of the US.