We are saddened to announce that Beth A Hoffman, the long-serving Managing Editor of "The Freeman" magazine, and key component of the Foundation for Economic Education staff, has passed away at age 58. Beth was a wonderful person, always smiling and giving her all to support free markets. She was a brilliant editor, and never failed to make one feel at home when visiting FEE in Irvington, NY.

Our sympathies go out to her family and her friends. She was a true marvel, and her smile will be remembered along with her enthusiasm for freedom. Rest in peace, Beth. We'll miss you.

A new addition to the fold: Federal bureaucrats are trying to push their fascistic air travel regulations by justifying them with what they believe passes for an "economic" argument!! Incredible! They are now spouting off about the number of hours lost when we have to wait for late flights. And what is their answer?

Live Free or Die: Essays on Liberty by New Hampshire Libertarians

Please enjoy and spread this true story of the first Thanksgiving. Gardner Goldsmith would like to compliment the Foundation for Economic Education for its work in keeping the facts alive!

For great reading, learning, and entertainment, try these sites online:

1. The Foundation for Economic Education: www.fee.org Sign up for their FEE In Brief daily news feeds and check out their great audio files of the best free-market speakers in the world.

2. The von Mises Institute: www.mises.org Named after the legendary Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises, the institute is one of the best defenders of individual liberty and free markets in history. Check out their articles and audios as well, and grab great products from their store.

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe (Smart Pop series)

On Saturday, March 10, Gardner Goldsmith will be traveling to the Foundation for Economic Education, in Irvington, NY, to see Dr. Anna Ebeling offer her thoughts on growing up in the USSR. Both frightening, sad, and uplifting, her true stories of the economic hardship, the political idiocy, and the murderous activities of the communist rulers in the USSR are unforgettable. If you would like to join Gard, e-mail him at ELGGRANDE@msn.com. If you miss the chance, you can link to www.fee.org and then hit their audio link. The audio recording of Dr. Ebeling's speech should be posted there in a few days.