The whole 500 channel thing was supposed to make TV more niche oriented with lots of specialty programs catering to small markets. It amazes me the few times I take a random spin up and down the dial how similar all those shows feel.

“Maybe we’re nearing the end of globalism.”

Actually he’s pretty good option. Good on camera, a serious gearhead, well versed in racing history especially as it relates to Hollywood, appeals to women (broadens the audience) and is a very good driver.

Standard Oil and other large turn of the century companies also benefited from Government programs, either by getting land cheap through federal sales or the use of Eminent Domain, extensive tax subsidies, direct payments and numerous other benefits (many of which continue to this day). Dig around in many ‘private’ com…

It was a loan. Which Tesla paid off already. Frankly the Government’s track record on these things is about on par if not better than most private Venture Capital firms (many of which also invested in Fisker).

They showed it right after the main show. It was a two hour block.

Extra Gear was a godsend last year. It provided a much needed break/reminder of what Top Gear was capable of. This year it feels a little more superfluous because the main show is actually good. I think they need to do more to make it its own thing. Focus more on the production side/behind the scene stuff. I’m not…

Overall good. The pacing could be improved. I would have thrown in another short film or car review to break up the Kazakhstan film more. But the guys seem to have decent chemistry, the production quality remains top-notch and there’s a sense of genuine fun that was messing last year.

“In particular, the site says, in North America, we could see GM scaling back its small car and full-size sedan offerings in favor of more profitable SUVs and trucks, as oil will be cheap forever and ever amen.”

Here in America we make those people stock-brokers.

Yes 2018 is the key. If the Democrats don’t make gains or take back control of the Senate it will be touted as a victory for Trump and most of DC (Democrats included) will fall in line with his agenda.

Perhaps this will finally end the myth that Jackson is some kind of brilliant tactician as a coach. He spent most of his career coaching teams that had one or two of the top 5 players in the league. The ‘triangle’ worked because Jordan and Bryant could either consistently draw double teams to open up other players or…

Aunt Edna is the exception, not the rule.

Am I the only one reminded of Bush eating dinner rolls after being told Israel is bombing Lebanon back the Stone Age while British PM desperately tires to get his attention?

VOTE!!!! – Make certain everyone you know votes. SHOW UP in 2018 and do everything you can to give Democrats back control of congress.

Everything you want from an SUV can be found in a station wagon for less money, better fuel efficiency, better ride and far easier time getting around than oversized SUVs.

Sadly the implementation of Common Core got hijacked by the for profit testing industry in far too many states.

“Neutral: What Does FCA Need To Do To Convince Investors?

It’s just an excuse. As others above pointed out, ‘infotainment’, navigation and other systems are high-value, high-profit add-ons for automakers. Cheap to make (hence the poor quality on most) and they charge absurd mark-ups.

Given Trump’s record of jolting contractors she’d better being getting paid upfront. I have no doubt that come Nov 9 Trump will stop paying everyone associated with his campaign.