Matt Alldian

The Freakonomics blog is giving away free signed bookplates for the Freakonomics book for a limited time. via Freakonomics

This paper argues that industries increasingly employ "mediocrities" because proving talent is expensive, leading to lower output and higher prices. via The New Economist

Tyler Cowen argues in this blog post that bans on durable goods with less liquid markets are more effective. via Marginal Revolution

Google launched a unified interface for the iPhone, integrating search, Gmail, Calendar, Reader, and Google Docs into one package.

Andy Mukherjee suggests Vietnam is becoming a manufacturing hub due to its lower costs and young, educated workforce. via New Economist

A 2007 Reddit thread discusses Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich being left out of a CBS series on presidential candidates.

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The Washington Post fact-checks a statement. via The Washington Post

A Slate article argues that "Stairway to Heaven" ruined Led Zeppelin, sparking debate among Reddit users.

via reddit.com.

Tyler Cowen highlights a Financial Times article explaining how changes in network ownership since 1995 led to the broadcasters' tough stance in the 2007 writer's strike. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

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Reason.com features a timeline documenting questionable actions of the Bush administration regarding government secrecy and Constitutional rights.

via Reason.com