Obama at the SOTU: “If you’re an American manufacturer, you should get a bigger tax cut. If you’re a high-tech manufacturer, we should double the tax deduction you get for making products here. And if you want to relocate in … read more >

“The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S., after its first major comprehensive revision since 1996, increased in December (see chart above). The largest contributors to the increase were the interest rate spread and improving employment indicators. In … read more >

Fiverr.com — The online marketplace for people to share things they’re willing to do for $5. Examples include: I will create a ventriloquist puppet video with any message you want for $5. I will write anything on my feet in … read more >

The chart above is from the “BP Energy Outlook 2030” (p. 18) and shows the historical and estimated future mix of world energy sources through 2030.  Some key points: 1. In the future, natural gas usage as a share of … read more >

From MedGadget — “LowestMed is a discount prescription service that shops for the lowest price for prescription medications.  The idea is that you enter the medication prescribed, and whether you are at the doctor’s office or out looking for a … read more >