The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Pompatus of Recovery

The September 11 memorial is the ultimate symbol of our nation’s recovery. [Esquire]

One Pennsylvania man gives back to his community and helps himself… through his Dairy Queen franchise. [NY Times]

Three Nobel Prize-winning economists share their thoughts on what went wrong and how our economy can start to rebuild. [Newsweek]

Here’s a little mid-week inspiration for you; try to appreciate the simple things, like these adorable kiddos from Austin dancing in the rain. [CNN iReport]