Special Package at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel: “Zen and the Art of Detox” “This is a chance to revive yourself from an over-stimulated world.  This package includes overnight accommodations in a Deluxe King Room; and kayak lessons within a 5 … read more >

From today’s report on Canadian home prices for June: “Canadian home prices in June were up 1.7% from the previous month, according to the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price Index. This rise took the index to a new high … read more >

Back to the USA: Manufacturing Makes a Comeback On Bloomberg TV, CEO Lonnie Kane of U.S.-based women’s clothing company Karen Kane talks about the company’s decision to reduce the amount of clothing it produces in China from 50% to 20%, … read more >

America’s “Lemonade Spring”? From the website of the organization “Lemonade Day“: “Entrepreneurship is the past, present and undoubtedly the future of our nation, for the rich and the poor alike. And no organization supports this concept more than Lemonade Day. … read more >

From Conor Friedersdorf, associate editor at The Atlantic: “The normal mindset among U.S. officials is that prior permission should be required to sell legal goods to a willing buyer. Kids selling lemonade on the street are shut down. A Missouri … read more >

In a 1994 paper published in the American Economic Review, economists David Card and Alan Krueger (appointed today to chair Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers) made an amazing economic discovery: Demand curves for unskilled workers actually slope upward! Here’s a … read more >

From California State Senator Doug LaMalfa (R-4th District): “How will California parents react when they find out they will be expected to provide workers’ compensation benefits, rest and meal breaks, and paid vacation time for…babysitters? Dinner and a movie night … read more >