“Santa knows that flying around the world and making millions of gifts uses a lot of energy, which contributes to climate change. At CarbonFund.org, you can give a gift this year that reduces the carbon footprint of someone you care … read more >

Bloomberg — “Kitchit is a new website that connects picky diners and party planners with cooks. Visitors to the site choose from a selection of chefs in their area‚ ranging from freelance spice-rub specialists to master chefs at Michelin star-rated … read more >

The chart above shows the ongoing de-leveraging of U.S. households based on new data released yesterday by the Federal Reserve. In the third quarter of 2011, household debt service for required payments on outstanding mortgage and consumer debt as a … read more >

“The case for Newt is that he’s nothing like that guy who used to be governor of Massachusetts. The case for Romney is very similar.” ~Current issue of National Review (page 6)

Grand Forks Herald – “Minot’s airport has moved ahead of Grand Forks International Airport this year as the third largest in the state, according to a new report from the state’s Aeronautics Commission. The explosive growth in the Oil Patch … read more >

Here’s an eBay listing for 1.5 kg of butter (about 3.3 pounds) to be shipped from Germany to Norway for $67 plus $21.50 shipping.  Buyer is responsible for Norway’s import duty of about $4.25 per kg. ($6.38 total), for a … read more >

Exports to China have doubled over the last 5 years (compared to a 37% gain for all exports since 2006) From Cato’s Dan Griswold: “China remains a bright spot in U.S. trade, despite the complaints of politicians in Washington. U.S. … read more >