There’s no shortage of great songs about freedom. As many will tell you, Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” is somewhere on the top of this list. Few may realize that Marley had what I think is fairly called a “sneaky libertarian streak,” and this is reflected in several of his songs. Here are the lyrics to “Redemption Song”: [Verse 1] Old pirates, yes, they rob ISold I to the merchant ships

Since I only feature one video a week in this column, I often struggle with which films to write about. Do I stick to just the big box office hits? Or try to showcase something smaller and quirkier? In truth, it’s probably wiser to concentrate on the high-profile movies since more people are interested in them. But in this age of exploding content, I think it’s a critic’s highest duty to point people in the direction of worthy films that they haven’t heard about.

The slope of the US Treasury yield curve is one of the most widely watched economic and market indicators in the world. However, as I’ve written before in this service, the yield curve is widely misused and misunderstood. The most crucial point to understand is this: Contrary to popular belief, an inverted yield curve – where short term yields are higher than long-term Treasury yields – is NOT an indicator of imminent recession.

Hi friends, It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. which means family, friends, pie, and plenty to be thankful for. You probably know that practicing gratitude can generate positive feelings and make us feel warm and fuzzy inside. So in honor of the upcoming holiday and as a quick happiness booster, I’ve been thinking about what I’m grateful for this year. A few weeks ago I went on my first non-business, solo trip in five years.

CALISTOGA, Calif. — The 27th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade, celebrated for its vibrant lights and community spirit, illuminated Lincoln Avenue on Dec. 2, marking the start of the holiday season in Napa Valley. Lauded by USA Today as one of the country's top holiday events, the parade drew thousands of spectators, transforming the downtown into a festive hub. The parade featured 53 entries, each uniquely adorned with lights and holiday decorations, creating a spectacular procession along Lincoln Avenue.