This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also enjoy.

• Bill Gross (Pimco - Investment Outlook): Investment potions, August 2009. A 3% nominal GDP “new normal” means lower profit growth, permanently higher unemployment, capped consumer spending growth rates and an increasing involvement of the government sector, which substantially changes the character of the American capitalistic model. There is no investment potion for this new environment other than steady income-producing bond and equity investments in companies with strong balance sheets and high dividend yields, as well as selectively chosen emerging market commitments where nominal GDP growth prospects are tilted upward as opposed to gravitating to new lower norms.

• Economist.com: After the fall, July 27, 2009. The collapse in world trade has stopped, but there is no sign of a

EV Innovations, Inc., a developer and builder of American made, 100% plug in, super sports cars, today announced that it will debut its flagship all electric super car to the media, dealers and the public at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.

The appearance of the newly designed Inizio will be the first viewing of this impressive vehicle by car enthusiasts, the press and dealers from all over the world. Its 21st century design and performance are unparalleled and is anticipated to be the talk of the car show.

The company’s Inizio was previously featured in Sam’s Club annual Once-In-A-Lifetime™ promotion in November, 2008. Its appearance at the 2009 New York International Auto Show will be the first viewing of the all electric vehicle by the public.

According to the press release, the media will have the first opportunity to see the Inizio EVS C7

It is a common thought in the worlds of business and engineering that success can create greatness, and that is a reason why Hybrid retains quality engineers like Ron “Hollywood” Cervin. The work and ideas of Cervin and other engineers at Hybrid are leading a revolution that will change the way the world views electric vehicles. The effort of Cervin and others will help change the landscape of all the vehicles on the road and help to save the environment one car at a time.

Ron Cervin has always expressed an interest in automobiles. He got his start in the aerospace industry, working on projects such as space shuttles, F-14 fighters, T-46 trainers, A-10 aircraft, B2 bomber, and the Stealth fighter, but soon decided to pursue his true passion, automobiles. Before making the switch, Ron facilitated revisions to designs and blueprints on aircraft as well as machining

There’s a fine line between a stimulated economy and a destroyed currency, says Adam Lass. And the world’s central bankers are in a race to the bottom. Japan’s latest rate cut has given the US dollar a short-term lift versus the yen. But the greenback will soon plummet again. Adam says investors should take up a short dollar/long gold position for 20-30% gains in the coming months.

This from Taipan Daily:

Japan’s absurd 0.2% rate cut is offering American “Dollar Shorts” a second chance at doubling their money.

Welcome to the World Banking Limbo competition, wherein central bankers around the world try to calculate that fine line between a stimulated economy and a destroyed currency.

Last Tuesday, U.S. Fed Chairman “Helicopter Ben” Bernanke re-earned that moniker when he announced that the U.S. central bank would move rates below 1% for the first time in history. What’s

Hybrid Technologies Incorporated has made it a habit to hire the best possible talent. It is a common thought in the worlds of business and engineering that success can create greatness, and that is a reason why Hybrid retains quality engineers like Ron “Hollywood” Cervin. The work and ideas of Cervin and other engineers at Hybrid are leading a revolution that will change the way the world views electric vehicles. Ultimately it will be the work of Cervin and others that will help change the landscape of all the vehicles on the road and help to save the environment one car at a time.

Ron Cervin has always had an interest in automobiles and the automotive industry. He got his start in the Aerospace industry, working on projects such as Space Shuttles, F-14 fighters, T-46 trainers, A-10 aircraft, B2 bomber, and the Stealth