For this great NPR story I thank John Chilton, who writes by email that it’s “Just like the story of the Pilgrims whose economy was transformed when they gave up collectivism and the communal approach to farming.”  It’s a great … read more >

From Thomas J. Pyle, President and CEO of the American Energy Alliance: “One of the reasons the unemployment rate has been stuck above 8 percent for years is because the Obama administration is actively blocking the private sector from creating … read more >

Charlotte Observer — “Craig Schwartz’s heating bill tells the story of a natural gas industry upheaval that’s rippling through North Carolina.  First, take a look at Schwartz’s natural gas bill for December: $73.69. Then look at December 2010, just a … read more >

New Scientist – “Frack away, there’s no reason not to. Two of the main objections to “fracking” for shale gas have been blown out of proportion, according to British geologists.  “We think the risk is pretty low,” said Mike Stephenson, … read more >

“The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reports that its latest estimate of 10-year expected inflation is 1.39 percent. In other words, the public currently expects the inflation rate to be less than 2 percent on average over the next decade … read more >

A classic 1987 performance above by the legendary Bluesy Diva Miss Etta James, accompanied by another legendary vocalist, Dr. John.  Etta James died today, just five days shy of her 74th birthday.  And of course, there’s the song that will … read more >