Markets Punish Greed in Ticket Scalping Study
George Will reviews Kenyon economist David Harrington's Regulation Quarterly analysis of Stub hub data on Ohio State football tickets. Early sale volumes rose while average prices dropped as the game approached, showing market punishment of greedy overpricing.
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Almanac Briefs and Key Global Facts for 2009
Almanac selects events and figures from 1917 conscription law to 2008 Microsoft sales. Highlights include India’s nuclear test in 1974 and Mount St Helens eruption in 1980. Notable birthdays Capa, John Paul II, Reggie Jackson, Tina Fey. Quotes and lunar phase noted.
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Change and the looming shift in Washington politics
Michael Kinsley argues that a Franken Senate win and a unified party in power could realign US governance toward more parliamentary style dynamics. He notes the long gridlock, the revived push for health care, and voter appetite for change, while warning about expectations versus reality. The piece blends critique of the Senate filibuster, party polarization, and the potential impact on policy and public mood.
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No magic rules for parenting say columnist
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart argues there are no guarantees in raising children and no one size fits all wisdom. He notes outcomes vary wildly even with similar methods and emphasizes effort, choice, and timing over secret formulas.
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