University of Rochester President Joel Seligman sharply criticized faculty member Steven Landsburg for saying that Rush Limbaugh provided “the requisite mockery” of a Georgetown student.  In his March 2 blog, Landsburg, a professor of economics, said that Fluke’s position “deserves … read more >

Chevy Volt – Building a Better Tomorrow from Ben Howe on Vimeo. HTs: Warren Smith and Bob Wright

The price of commercial natural gas fell to $8.28 per 1,000 cubic feet in December, according to data recently released by the EIA.  Adjusted for inflation, that’s the lowest price since September 2002, more than nine years ago, see chart … read more >

From a segment on NPR today, “Is U.S. Energy Independence Finally Within Reach?“ “Energy self-sufficiency is now in sight,” says energy economist Phil Verleger. He believes that within a decade, the U.S. will no longer need to import crude oil … read more >