Fuel Fix — “Exxon Mobil Corp. is planning a multibillion-dollar petrochemical expansion at its Baytown, Texas complex to take advantage of the country’s increasing supplies of natural gas. “The proposed investment reflects Exxon Mobil’s continued confidence in the natural gas-driven … read more >

NY Times reports that “Bloomberg Backs Plan to Limit Arrests for Marijuana.” He just can’t make up his mind about the Nanny State, can he?  And a great comment below from Moe “NYC will be like hell for Mary Jane … read more >

The state of North Dakota reported last week that the jobless rate in both the city of Williston and in the surrounding Williams County fell to an eye-popping low of 0.7% in April (see chart above), the lowest jobless rate … read more >

NY Times – “In France, there is still a widespread belief that the daily diet in the United States consists of grossly large servings of fast food. But in Paris, American food is suddenly being seen as more than just … read more >

“A single election rarely determines a democracy’s fate, but some matter more than others. Tuesday’s recall election of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is one that matters a great deal because it will test whether taxpayers have any hope of controlling … read more >

One interesting perspective on the sub-par “jobless recovery” is a comparison of changes in employment since January 2008 based on education level, see chart above, here’s a summary:   1. College-educated workers have fared relatively well during and after the … read more >