Oracle of Delphi

Well I don't get rid of things just because they are old, that's why I own a 1969 Pontiac Custom-S, and I'm still married to Mrs. PCS after 20 years ...

I updated my 2nd system, I prefer the pci express video cards better ...

Other than the monitor, these upgrades were relatively inexpensive and easy to do, and it beats buying or building a new computer because I don't want to spend the time or money doing either ... Processor is 3.4 gig and have 4 gigs of ram already ...

I don't know the specifics of that sorry ...

The S1000 arrives in the USA in December of 2009. It should be priced at or about $14,000 US. It should weigh in under 450 pounds fueled up. These bikes will be rare and hard to get. How's your German? http://www.s1000rr.com/#/news http://www.bmw-motorrad.de/de/de/index.htm...p&notrack=1

I don't wax, oh you mean on the car ??? Never mind ...

New video card - Radeon HD 4850 New Blu-ray drive - LG Super Multi BLUE Internal Blu-ray Disc Rewriter - BH08 New 650 watt power supply, upgraded from a 350 watt New 42" 1080p LCD Monitor Flashed my BIOS to the latest version I now own the 1st 6 Star Trek movies on Blu-ray which came in something called Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection which included The Captains' Summit (Interviews With Cast Members) Blu-ray looks and sounds great ... That's enough upgrades for one day, at least for me it is ...

Conservative commentators stoke anger against 'Government Motors' By Paul A. Eisenstein msnbc.com contributor updated 7:06 a.m. ET, Fri., June 26, 2009 Barring an unexpected setback, a "new" General Motors will emerge soon from bankruptcy after eliminating most of its debt, hundreds of dealers and a fair share of its work force — saved by up to $50 billion in federal bailout funds. But while the once-dominant automaker certainly wouldn’t have been able to survive without that federal largesse, the question is whether it can survive its unlikely alliance with Washington — which will hold a 60 percent stake in the company that emerges from the Chapter 11 process. A sizable share of Americans, recent surveys show, are reluctant to buy from a bankrupt automaker. Complicating matters, the bailout is triggering a harsh reaction from the conservative end of the political spectrum, with some high-profile pundits calling for an outright boycott of what many are calling “Government Motors.” Among the most vocal is Hugh Hewitt, who has frequently called for a boycott to protest the “Obamaization of the American car business,” both on his syndicated radio show and on his blog. Hewitt insists that “individual Americans” must resist buying the automaker’s products because, as he wrote in one blog entry, “every dollar spent with GM is a dollar spent against free enterprise.” Powerful radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh also has been associated with the movement but said he has not encouraged any boycott. "I think it is media childishness when people start urging boycotts," he said on his show this month, according to a transcript posted on his Web site. He did say he has heard from listeners who do not intend to buy another GM or Chrysler car. "The reasons I got from people who just sent me e-mails was they don't want to support Obama's socialism," Limbaugh said. "They don't want to support the notion of government running the car companies, and they don't want to patronize companies that have been bailed out." How much of an impact the call for a boycott is having is unclear. GM fared a bit better than some had expected in the May sales sweepstakes, although that reflected activity prior to its June 1 bankruptcy filing. Some studies suggest that U.S. car buyers may be ready to accept the idea that the automaker, like its crosstown rival, Chrysler, will come through its financial woes. (June sales figures will be released next week.) It helps that the Obama administration has created a publicly funded program to ensure that GM and Chrysler warranties are honored, no matter what happens to the companies, said Art Spinella of Oregon’s CNW Marketing. A study conducted by CNW, just as GM went into Chapter 11, found that 37 percent of potential U.S. car buyers were planning to steer clear of the company’s products, whether for practical or political reasons. But that was an improvement over previous surveys, Spinella said. In July 2008, when CNW first asked potential buyers the question, about 90 percent said they would not consider buying a vehicle from a bankrupt automaker, he said. Other surveys have not been so kind to GM, however, and it will likely take several more months to see whether the issue of bankruptcy was a short-term concern or a long-term problem. But it’s clear that the company’s conservative opponents won’t be letting up. For his part GM Chief Executive Officer Frederick “Fritz” Henderson says he is "concerned" about a backlash against GM, whatever the reason, although he tries to downplay the boycott threat. “I’m going to bet that U.S. customers will make their own choices," Henderson said in an interview. "Our job is to do the best we can” to encourage buyers to look past both the bankruptcy and the bailout. The automaker is counting on a speedy path through the courts to allay fears about its future and the wisdom of the bailout — and also to get the bad news off the front page. But it’s harder to deal with the Internet. Numerous anti-GM sites, such as GMRetardation.com, have popped up across the Web, some hosting petitions calling for the government to get out of the auto industry, others asking buyers to pledge they will not buy from the Detroit maker. Intriguingly, there has been somewhat less public opposition to the Chrysler bailout. Why? Analysts suggest that may be because there’s less public money involved, or that the Treasury Department didn’t become the controlling force once the smaller maker emerged from bankruptcy, as it will at GM. Instead, Chrysler is now being run by the Italian auto manufacturer Fiat. Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31546668/ns/business-autos/

I get the feeling I made the right choice to retire when I did and where I did ...

Well I guess they won't like my bamboo either ...

I thought Pontiac is car ...

No insult taken, but isn't a Cougar a woman in her 50s and older, my wife is only 37 so I think she is considered a MILF ...

You could have used that information I gave you to make informed choices and maybe not have been as disappointed as you are now. I took the info I knew and made many changes in my personal life, the 1st of which was to sell my GM stock while it still had value, the 2nd was to retire in Europe from GME, 3rd was to accept a position with BMW ... I am in a way better place mentally and physically because I prepared and took control, true luck had some part in where I am now, like having 20 years of service as GM was on the verge of collapse, also a job offer from BMW, but I did actually have a plan based on the knowledge I had, and I shared that knowledge for the most part, as best I could with you and the people here. I then executed my plan ... Camino, all I am saying, is had you listened to me, I don't think you would feel as betrayed by GM as you do now, you could have made plans and prepared as I did ... Forewarned is forearmed ...

Well it is a Custom after all ...

It's growing on me ever so slightly, but that thing needs bigger tires ASAP!

I knew the 1st and 3rd, I was unsure of the 2nd which is why I only commented on it. I know the answers to most of 68's polls, but I don't like to spoil his fun ...

One of the main reasons I don't speak to you ...

She has turned into my Mother-In-Law ...

I like this quote better "I should have listened to PCS"

Munich - BMW Headquarters ... HighLight Towers II - Two slim, 113- and 126 meter tail towers, connected by three bridges of glass and steel unmistakably take position at Münchner Tor. The façade was designed by technological and ecological aspects in mind an gives the building a smooth, crystalline appearance. The structure looks light and transparent. Munich Football Stadium

Another favorite of mine is the Albizia Julibrissin (Japanese Mimosa or Silk Tree). It is the main attraction of my front lawn in summer. The Albizia Julibrissin with its delicately scented flowers is an attractive exotic plant for the garden. Long stamen make the flowers look like a pink powder puff. Also, the pinnately (feather-like) divided leaves add to the elegant appearance of the tree. At night or in case of drought the leaves fold together (hence its common name ‘sleeping tree’ in some languages), by day they unfold again and offer a shady place to relax.

Causeway

I'm that way with all my cars, old or new ...

June 23rd is my daughter's birthday as well, she turned 17 this year. I took the day off to spend with her, what a mistake. I found out according to her, that I know nothing, if I say the sky's blue, she will say it's pink, etc, etc, etc. I realized that I have raised IAP (Italian American Princess), who only knows the best of what the world has to offer, and doesn't have to lift a finger to get it. Part of the problem is the private schools that she attended all of her life. I'm thinking it's time to teach her a financial lesson with her going to Notre Dame in Indiana this fall, daddy may just reduce her funding to a trickle and watch her squirm for a while. Two more months of her in Germany with me, seems like an eternity ... As far as SuperSport623 running off to Australia with her, please do, you'll be sorry you did, and I don't accept returns ...

I see the Brits finally put the steering wheel on the correct side! :rotflmao: