U.S. birthrates hit lowest point since 1920 – Pew Research
Consumer confidence is up! Yay! – The Onion
Jack Whitaker won the Powerball in 2002, and it ruined his life – Washington Post Magazine
The Atlantic has a happy story about U.S. manufacturing – The Atlantic
Manufacturing jobs just don't pay well enough – Felix Salmon
Manufacturing pay varies by firm, performance – Longworth
Nova Scotian NewPage pensioners must pay back thousands – CBC
I haven't eaten a Twinkie since the 1980s. You? – Salon
Global sea levels have risen ½ inch in past 2 decades – WSJ