The Big Picture

autonomy pitchbook Hat tip Zero Hedge

The Economist.com:

The HSBC Chinese November flash PMI came in at 50.4 M/M, the first time its been above 50 in 13 month sand as opposed to 49.5 in October....

“Americans” is a short, public service film starring Sean Penn and Kid Rock, directed by Jameson Stafford. The goal of the...

Nature’s beauty can be easily missed — but not through Louie Schwartzberg’s lens. His stunning time-lapse photography,...

Some eclectic Thanksgiving Day reads to express your gratitude: • Five economic trends to be thankful for (Washington Post) • Be...

I don’t know why this tickles me so, but it just does: via the New Yorker

I am a World Cup fan, and since my American brethren are off today, how about a little something for the Europeans? From the NYT article...

Full transcript at PBS

XKCD I have just enough math background to a) appreciate this comic; b) hurt myself.