1.  Oregon veneer plant has a significant pickup in hiring. There’s a new optimism in the Northwest veneer and plywood industry that hasn’t been there for 3 years. 2. Las Vegas-area home sales rose to the highest level for the … read more >

Here are some highlights from today’s BLS employment release: 1. Manufacturing employment increased by 16,000 in April, following gains of 37,000 in March, 31,000 in February and 52,000 in January, for a year-to-date factory job gain of 136,000. 2. More … read more >

This video from FreeMarketAmerica.org has gone viral with almost 2 million views on YouTube.  The video and one of its creators, Ryan Houck, were featured last night on John Stossel’s program:   Watch the latest video at <a href=”http://video.foxbusiness.com”>video.foxbusiness.com</a>

“Jakarta’s carpooling laws were meant to ease traffic jams. Instead, they have spawned an industry of professional hitchhikers who help drivers comply with highway rules — for a fee. Hundreds of men, women and children line the main arteries of … read more >