Notwithstanding Mark Twain’s scornful observation – “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” – statistics are increasingly important in today’s fast-paced world, since they offer us a quick snapshot of all that is going on around us. We turn to…

What great adventure are you planning for your summer? Trekking through the mountains of Vermont? Sailing off the coast of Maine? Scuba diving in the waters of the West Indies? Touring the highlands of Scotland? Camping in the deserts of…