Onions have no futures market, yet their price volatility makes the swings in oil prices look tame. Fortune Magazine (June 30, 2008) — “Before the government starts scrutinizing the role that speculators may have played in driving up fuel and … read more >

 From the article “Club Med” by James Surowiecki in the New Yorker: “If more Americans sought care abroad, it wouldn’t just save them money; it could also help control medical costs at home. Medical tourism can be considered a kind … read more >

From The Republic Report: “Last year, over 850,000 people in America were arrested for marijuana-related crimes. Despite public opinion, the medical community, and human rights experts all moving in favor of relaxing marijuana prohibition laws, little has changed in terms … read more >

Detailed historical ship log data have been digitized for climatological purposes, which allowed the video above to be created by Ben Schmidt at the Sapping Attention blog.  The visualization shows 100 years of ocean shipping paths, as recorded in hundreds … read more >

“Florida’s housing market had increased pending sales, higher median prices and a reduced inventory of homes for sale in March, according to Florida Realtors latest housing data. “With the continued steep decline of inventory, historically low interest rates and buyers … read more >