by - February 4, 2009 10:14 am
Nuke power steamed efficiently in 2008; seeks to expand
U.S. nuclear power plants achieved near-record level of electricity production in 2008.
Outside The Wire
by - February 3, 2009 1:27 pm
Of economic recovery, consumer spending cuts and pay raises
We’re all pessimistic about the economy, but about eight in 10 should get a pay raise in 2009.
by - January 31, 2009 9:31 pm
Stimulus thoughts from the alleged smart kids in the room
Even Obama supporters are having public doubts about the levels of government “stimulus.”
by - January 27, 2009 7:46 am
Study: ‘Paperless’ hospitals better for patients
Electronic records and notes systems reduce by 15% the odds of dying in a hospital.
by - January 23, 2009 8:16 am
Kiplinger offers excellent perspective on economic history
The economic challenges faced by Obama are more like those faced by Reagan, not FDR.
by - January 21, 2009 9:31 pm
British Author: History will prove President Bush was right
Leave it to the stoic British to go against the conventional wisdom of The American Media Machine.
by - January 21, 2009 1:01 pm
2008 sees record cost increases for car insurance
Higher insurance rates arrive just in time for the national recession. How nice.
by - January 19, 2009 1:02 pm
This is cool (in a geeky-cool way)
Detailed info about planes, trains and automobiles now in an easy to download form from our federal government friends.
by - January 16, 2009 11:14 am
Info on horrors related to terrorism now in handy calendar form
Keep tabs on terrorism with the National Counterterrorism Center calendar. As Dave Barry might say, WE ARE NOT MAKING THIS UP.
by - January 14, 2009 12:58 pm
Lancaster predicts multiple marriages for Huckabee
The funniest writer in Arkansas offers his predictions of ‘likelihoods and inevitabilities” for 2009.
by - January 13, 2009 4:17 pm
‘State of the States’ report issued by Pew Center
Reduced revenue can often reduce the emphasis on “get-tough” crime policies.
by - January 12, 2009 2:55 pm
Avian flu bug becoming more resistant to drugs
Blame it on Chinese chicken farmers and a nasty little virus with special evolutionary skills.
by - January 8, 2009 5:57 pm
Entrepreneurship support is not always a good thing
Professor of entrepreneurship believes we waste a lot of time and money with our open-ended support of new business creation.
by - January 7, 2009 3:04 pm
Credit card defaults rise, payments slow as consumers cut spending
Possibly pointing out the obvious, but Fitch says as people lose their jobs they don’t pay as much on their credit card bill.
by - January 6, 2009 1:43 pm
Predictions for entrepreneurship in 2009
The good news is that millions of folks in 2009 will try their hand at a new business. The bad news is that many of those millions were recently laid off.
by - January 4, 2009 8:05 pm
In 2009, it will continue to be the fault of President Bush
Rachel Marsden offers light-hearted commentary on the Media-Obama lovefest, global warming and the Iranian nutjob with nukes.
by - December 31, 2008 5:48 pm
Federal bailout mess untangled by innovative web sites
Just because Congress can’t keep track of federal bailout dollars doesn’t mean you also have to be in the dark.
by - December 31, 2008 12:15 pm
12 reasons to be optimistic about 2009
The economy might still suck, but there are always opportunities in downturns.
by - December 29, 2008 2:42 pm
Report: Hospitals get it right only half the time
Prominent critical care specialist cites concerns with patient safety in U.S. hospitals.
by - December 28, 2008 2:11 pm
Waiting for the other financial shoe to fall
A national audit firm suggests the financial companies receiving federal bailout funds are more screwed up than we realize.