Time for another post. I seem to be averaging about one a month. But friends and relatives, take courage... it's because I'm making headway on my thesis.

I heard a great spot this week on Slate's daily pod-cast, on why the US should finally move to $1 coins, and why it's unlikely work unless the treasury stops minting greenbacks. To anyone who's lived in a country that uses coins for the equivalent denomination, it's perfectly obvious why the switch should be made. Read the story for a financial argument, or listen to it.

Until next month...