2007

Beck's album *Odelay* will be released with bonus tracks, remixes, and more on January 29th.

via Paper Tiger.

Early Amazon Prime Day deals include robot vacuums and Samsung phones, plus new product announcements like a revamped Mac mini.

via Engadget

The United States has settled a trade dispute with the EU, Japan, and Canada, allowing it to keep its online gambling market closed to foreign companies. via Reason.com

John McCain admitted that economics is not his strong suit and he relies on advisors for economic policy.

via Economist's View.

A new GAO report warns of the US government's unsustainable deficits and a $53 trillion fiscal gap, raising concerns about the nation's financial future.

via Reason.com

The New York Times Magazine published a new feature about online craftsters and Etsy, highlighting the difficulties of succeeding in the face of intense competition on the platform. via kottke.org

The World Bank says China's economy is smaller than previously thought, shrinking its estimated size by 40%.

via The source of this content is BBC News.

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This article from *Reason* analyzes the Republican presidential candidates in 2007, including frontrunners and dark horse candidates. via Reason.com

Driven by droughts and export bans, wheat prices have surged past $10 a bushel for the first time, raising concerns about global food inflation and sparking protests in some regions. via BBC NEWS

Four wealthy Bolivian regions, which hold most of the nation's natural gas resources, have declared autonomy in protest of a new constitution that would redistribute wealth.

via Democracy Now!

Jason Kottke shares a link to Reuters Pictures of the Year for 2007. via kottke.org