Today, Bloomberg radio (Sirius/XM version) reported that the unexpected increase in hiring is coming on two fronts: low-end food service and menial work, and higher end technology based employment.

In fact, they reported that there is a strong up-tick in employment throughout the industry. And it was further reported that the non-oil based trade international trade is, in fact, about the same as 2003 and is showing a little improvement.

The closely related housing market is certainly picking up in North Houston / The Woodlands / Conroe area, reports Judy Reynolds (www.JudyReynolds.net).