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Wow...this is what makes me glad I chose Cingular. Now I know I'll never buy a Sprint if they care this little about their customers.

Why apologize? I agree with you. It is a very good sandwich though ^_^

GATTACCA happened a while ago...

What's that mean? And could someone please explain to me why there seems to be so much hatred directed toward the fine state of sunny California? I heard this even back in Indiana, and I never understood it then. Since when did California carry such a negative connotation. And what Californian culture is negative, NorCal, SoCal, or both? Please explain I really don't get it. :blink:

People aren't having sex any younger than they always have been. Even in the 1950s if you'd do a little research people would have sex at the same "young" ages they do today. Why wasn't there such an outcry? Because people married younger. Teh Ricer Civic: If FlyBrian is the exception to the rule, then I know a whole hell of a lot of exceptions. In fact, I don't know one person who really fits the "rule." NOS: I'm not sure I agree with your assessment of each decade. The 1960s was a complete counterculture to the uptight and "perfect" 1950s. Hippies, marijuana, "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" really was the defining aspect of this decade. The 1970s was affected by Vietnam intensely, and a lot of melancholy. In a way it was somewhat of a reaction to the 1960s, with The Brady Bunch being the Leave It To Beaver of its day, but the 1970s still had a lot of sexual liberation what with disco and much of the soul music of that decade. Race relations were starting to improve with The Jeffersons being one of the first television shows to feature an all-black regular cast devoid of many of the typical stereotypes. Feminism was also a dominant theme, with Roe v. Wade. The 1980s featured a conservative backlash, as women's rights were setback immensely. The pro-family stances of the 1980s were a thin veil of anti-feminism. AIDS was a huge epidemic, and the overall climate was that a wholesome, sex-free lifestyle was best. At the same time, there was a strong subculture that resisted this. Cocaine became epidemic in Los Angeles and other areas. Twisted Sister, among other groups, resisted censorship. The Parental Advisory stickers were born during this decade as a result of Tipper Gore being an utter prude. Commercialization, greed, and materialism were dominant themes as well. Even music began to be commercialized. Look no further than Milli Vanilli, the epitome of superficiality. "Corporate Rock" was born in the latter part of the decade. Rap and Hip Hop were born during this time, and race relations were strained. The 1990s had many themes as well, though I don't know if we have enough critical distance to really analyze them accurately. The early-mid part of the decade was somewhat of a throwback to the 1970s with the music being more melancholy, a reaction to the over-hyped and over-produced 80s scene. Picture Kurt Cobain in his red Seattle flannel and his guitar. Lillith Fair took off. People started becoming more health concious. With continued economic prosperity, self-help and gurus became popular. Look no further than Martha Stewart. "Lifestyles" became the new fad. Whether or not you could cook, everyone had to have a big designer kitchen with sub-zero refridgerators and Viking ranges. People started embracing "gourmet." Look at the growth of Panera; it's just a sandwich, right? Style became very important as well. Look at the growth of Target, offering ordinary household items in different colors or quirky designs to set themselves apart. Individualism: look at the appeal of Volkswagen or Mitsubishi during the latter part of the decade. One thing to note: every time in American history that "family values" has been pushed, it has occurred immediately after a major economic recession, whether it be following the Great Depression in the 1930s (Hollywood censorship was very strict during this time), WWII and the start of the Cold War in the 1950s, the late 1970s and early 1980s, or in 2001 with the withering economy and 9/11. People tend to want to cling to what is "familiar" and "safe" and "utopian" (stereotypical 1950s) during times of crisis. This decade? Who knows...we are still living it. Get back with me no sooner than 7 years.

It was ugly, that's what happened to it.

When my family vacationed in Morrocco this guy tried to arrange a marriage with my then-13 year-old sister with his 18-year-old son in exchange for a better price on a rug. CREEPY

Haha I've done that to people when they're tailing me, flashing their brights, and generally being obnoxious even though there's no way to go faster/let them over.

Depends on my mood. If I make a big breakfast, it usually is a Sunday. Sometimes if I have the forsight I prep some french toast Saturday night so it's nice and ready for cooking on Sunday. Sometimes waffles sound good, but our waffle iron is terrible. I'm never in the mood for pancakes. Never cared much for those. I'd have to dress them up a lot to make them appealing, and on Sundays I value simplicity. If I'm entertaining on a Sunday morning, the brunch will usually have most of the following: French Toast Bacon Omelettes (bacon, onion/chive, cheese, cilantro) or another type of egg Muffins Bagels Fruit Salad My sister usually helps though...makes things a little easier :) There's nothing better than a good breakfast...

If they do strike, I hope GM can get all the scabs they need. In this kind of economy, I'm sure there are plenty of people who are willing to work.

Wow, really? :rolleyes: I'm glad you've got the eyeroll down. That puts you on par with 13 year old girls. Congratulations, I hope you're proud. I'm not even going to defend the points I wrote; you won't read them. Since you didn't even read most of what I wrote. Wow, really? :rolleyes:

...and with this they are pretty much leaving the U.S. Too bad. It always sucks when brands leave markets, but at least there will be less duplication with GMC... Check out ther website sometime. They only have 2 models (four if you count extended versions of each). Their Ascender is a clone of the GMC Envoy and Envoy XL, while the GMC Canyon is a clone of the Isuzu pickup. Seriously, I think the only differences might be that the Isuzu Ascender doesn't have the amber turn signal that the Envoy does...

Ok, I'll bite this one... A supercharged V6 does not have the premium image of a V8. Why? Superchargerd V6s are less reliable than V8s, and the V8s are undoubtedly smoother and more refined. V6s might get better fuel economy, but V8s produce more power. More power commands higher pricing. Case closed, as this is all very well-known facts, unless you just want to argue something pointless...again.

Yea...I've checked out Torrents too and they seem to be very solid. Moreso than the extremely popular Equinox on which they're based.

Prolly cuz any phobic hetero Bible-thumper says that it is unscientific bullshit since he slept with his subjects...nevermind that creationism--oops--"intelligent design" is unscientific bullshit... Tangent: people like that really sadden me. I am 99% sure that this guy I used to be friends with is bi or gay (and his older bro most def is gay), but his mother is such a hate-spewing Bible-thumper that both of them have severe psychological damage and are very much in denial. Just saddens me since I have no idea what they must go through on a daily basis... :(

@ Quantum: Only is such a good song...prolly my favorite on the new album. Nice remix!

My friend Xiamara is never wrong with her gaydar. It's remarkable. She can spot it a quarter mile away no joke. Mine's pretty good for a straighty, but doesn't come close to comparing to hers (she's bi, mostly straight or hetero-flex, whatever you wanna call it). She and I do agree though that homosexuals easily make up 10% of the population like Kinsey suggested (frankly we think it might be closer to 20%), and 20% are heterosexual, and everyone else falls somewhere between with various degrees of bisexuality. That's just how we perceive it from our people-watching, and I know it doesn't take asexuality into account, but that's pretty hard to spot (anyone able to spot it?) Just my $.02 Anyone else?

Riviera (Velite, but with new name) Chevelle (Impala is a sales leader as FWD...keep it as such) Camaro G8 GTO Sceptre (Buick flagship)

That's pretty much me.

Diesel has a bad reputation in the US and is pretty much banned in California. That's the short version.

"gay" was adopted in the 1960s to mean homosexual...hate to break it to ya...All In The Family had an episode where one of Edith's relatives was gay, and that was filmed in the 1970s. Also, homosexuality and pedophelia are completely unrelated, especially since the vast majority of pedophiles (who abuse boys) are married (straight) men.

I think the backup lights are fine...they're low on Solstice...I just don't get why there's only ONE light, instead of two...and why the Solstice gets rear fogs and the SKY does not...especially since SKY is uplevel in comparison...

It's gotta be the jealousy...Cali wine has been rated higher than the French stuff in blind taste tests.

1. What is your occupation? Full-Time Student 2. What are you listening to right now? The Used - In Love and Death 3. What was the last thing you ate? Vegan Kitchen Spring Rolls 5. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? some shade of red 6. How is the weather right now? sunny, 72, kinda humid actually 7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? a friend 8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? No 9. Favorite drink? Bianco Vermouth on the rocks with a twist of lime, or a long islander...depends on the mood 10. Favorite sport(s) to watch? Basketball, Football, Baseball 11. Have you ever dyed your hair? often 12. Do you wear contacts or glasses? primarily contacts 13. What do you have for pets? four cats 14. Favorite Month? May 15. Favorite Food(s)? Australian lobster tail, any sushi, organic snacks like Annie's Cheddar Bunnies, pizza, spicy pad thai, almost any Qdoba item, bulgogi, crabmeat rangoons, spring rolls, mashed potatoes, the list goes on... 16. What is the last movie you watched? The Breakfast Club 17. Favorite day of the year? Thanksgiving 18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Hosung monkey puppets 19. Fall or Spring? Spring 20. Hugs or kisses? either does the job depending on the moment 21. Cherry or blueberry? Cherry 25. When was the last time you cried? since chopping onions/garlic doesn't really count...I have no idea it's been a very long time though 26. What is on the floor of your closet? shoes, office supplies, luggage 27. Who is the friend you've had the longest? prolly Amy 28. What did you do last night? partied in the apartment 29. What is your favorite smell? girls' hair/shampoo 30. What inspires you? music 31. What are you afraid of? getting old and decrepit 32. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? cheesy, spicy 33. Favorite car? Land Rover Range Rover 34. Favorite dog breed? Mini-Doberman 35. Number of keys on your key rings? 3 36. How many years at your current job? student? 16 years and counting 37. How many states have you lived in? Indiana & California 38. How many cities have you lived in? Indianapolis, IN; Los Angeles, CA Wow...I have no life

Saturn EVOKE...i like it