From the Globe and Mail:  “The Bakken is an oil play that has erupted across a forgotten corner of the U.S. It is a frenzy of drilling and pumping and moneymaking. It is also a place where a new energy … read more >

ScienceDaily — “Imagine if the next coat of paint you put on the outside of your home generates electricity from light — electricity that can be used to power the appliances and equipment on the inside. A team of researchers … read more >

Times Herald Record (NY) — “Many homeowners are switching to natural gas heat as oil prices go up: The Cost of conversion runs in the thousands, but folks say they recoup it quickly.” Conversion costs: $1,500 to install a natural … read more >

Gingrich odds on Intrade are down to 8.2%, the lowest since the first week of November, almost two months ago (see chart above). 

Charities Aid Foundation (a UK international charity): “This is the second edition of the ‘World Giving Index’, the largest study into charitable behavior across the globe involving 153 countries in total. Using data from Gallup’s Worldview World Poll, the report … read more >