FT on the rise and fall of the big three

In a book review of "Crash Course: The American Automobile Industry’s Road from Glory to Disaster", Financial Times has a good nutshell history of the big three.

 

"Detroit was not always a basket case. It was the Silicon Valley of the early 20th century, a crucible of US product innovation and flair. All good things, however, come to an end."

via Drudge.

UK - Terrorist threat level raised to 'severe'

"Britain's terrorist threat level was raised tonight from “substantial” to “severe” - meaning that counter-terrorism agencies believe an attack is “highly likely”.

The Times understands that the decision to raise the threat level is connected to the conference on Afghanistan taking place at Lancaster Gate, London, next Thursday."

Foreign businesses might be the real winners in SCOTUS ruling

Per Newsweek, anyway.  I tend to believe in unrestricted free speech.

Friday stuff

Will Vegetarian Humans One Day 'Emit' More Carbon Dioxide & Methane Than Cows?

 

Videos from jitterbug movies.

 

Punching holes in steel with EMPs.

 

Simpsons stained glass artworks.

 

The World's 10 Worst Invasive Species.  Vaguely related: Anaconda breeding ball.

 

Best use of Post-It notes for an video project ever: Deadline

 

Dark Roasted Blend: Female Androids' Shapes & Anatomy.

 

The midwest is turning into a zombie movie.

 

Ice formations on dead wood.

 

How to survive a nuclear attack.  Related.

 

Wine storage tips - don't use the microwave.

 

Sonic Cannon.

 

Low cost solar shingles.

 

Survey: Brits think bacon comes from sheep.

Great Quote

I came across this quote this morning, and it made me giggle. Hopefully, it will do the same for you. Not only do I appreciate the sentiment, but the oddly placed capital letters made me think of Winnie the Pooh. :)

"Politicians are merely Opportunists, looking for a big parade that's marching somewhere. As Opportunists, they can't pass up the chance to jump in front of a parade and declare themselves to be the leader. We need to build a parade so large that Political Opportunists 'lead us' to smaller government." - Jim Babka