The Pennsylvania Shale Gas Revolution The chart above is from the Energy Information Administration and illustrates graphically the significant increases in natural gas production in recent years from increased drilling activity in the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania.  In only … read more >

1. Mortgage rates rose back above 4% this week to 4.12% for the 30-year fixed rate, up from last week’s historic low of 3.94% and reaching the highest rate in five weeks.   2. Loaded export containers leaving the L.A. … read more >

GLOBE AND MAIL — “Canada’s stronger economy is becoming a magnet for Americans hunting for work. In a reversal of historical flows, immigration lawyers report a surge of calls from Americans who want to move north. Statistics bear out their … read more >

ROLL CALL — “Congressional Republicans are countering President Barack Obama’s attempt to raise taxes on millionaires, and they are appropriating his proposal’s name to do it. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), backed by anti-tax advocate Grover … read more >

Al Arabyia News — “A bronze buttock from the statue of late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein toppled in Baghdad after the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 is to be auctioned in Britain, an auction house said Tuesday. A former soldier from … read more >

Math SAT Percentile Ranks: Males and Females, 2011  Score   Percentile    Males  Females   M-F Ratio   800 99 9,120 4,683 1.95 790 99 771 479 1.61 780 99 3,114 1,472 2.12 770 98 6,824 4,063 1.68 760 98 5,648 3,263 … read more >