November 1, 2011: Morning
- Since 2001, Britain consumes less stuff; economy grows without noticeably increasing resource use.
- Jon Lee Anderson on contemporary Libya and the fall of Gadhafi.
- Zambians proud of their stability, with an ousted president retiring with grace.
- Historian on extinct states in Europe offers five books to read now and why.
- German postal service adjusts to digital world by sticking offices in other businesses.
- Austrians call to change national anthem to honor daughters as well as "great sons."
- Hot chicks of Occupy Wall Street.
- Hot dudes of Occupy Wall Street.
- Film essay about Los Angeles appearing in the movies.
- RIP Tom Keith, sound effects wizard of Prairie Home Companion.
- E-readers get heavier every time a new book is downloaded.
- How cars are bought when money's low and credit's bad, where dealers still profit when customers hit skids.
- Economists explain the NBA lockout.
- Analysis of data set on champagne featured in hip hop.
- Study suggests the coffee-nap (endorsed by TMN) is more beneficial than either coffee or nap alone.