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Data distrust surges as Americans reject government collection efforts

Mark Twain famously said, “There are three kinds of lies.” “Lies, damn lies, and statistics.” You already know that statistics published by the government are unreliable. Federal agencies have changed their methodologies over the years, making data sets difficult to compare. In economic modeling, there is a concept called “GIGO” (garbage in, garbage out). And […]

John Lynch uncovers collection of gems to rebuild 49ers

LAS VEGAS — Herman Edwards remembers that phone call like it was yesterday. Hall of Fame safety John Lynch, who Edwards coached as an assistant with the Buccaneers, had been offered the 49ers’ general manager job. “I said, ‘Hey, you can do it. You know how to build a team,’” Edwards recalled to the Post. […]