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If it's pink at all, I send it back. I don't stress about disease, either, but that's because I don't take those chances. Now rare cuts of beef...that's a whole other story.

Well, now you'll get over a dollar per share, instead of literally pennies per share (if anything at all) come bankruptcy.

Never said anything about charring it. Well-done just means it should be brown throughout, but not charred on the outside. But really, as long as the proper internal temperature has been reached, it should be fine. You don't want any diseases from meat, now do you?

OK guys, time to sell all the GM stock you have now. Once GM files, you'll get pennies on the dollar for shares, so at least now you'll lose less selling.

It's not really much of a science, honestly. I don't really "count" calories...I used to, but just to know ~ what's in foods. Now I know. So now instead of looking at a sandwich and thinking "lunch!", I look at it and see what's in it and make a judgment on whether or not I should eat it in light of what I've already eaten, plan on eating for dinner...or if I even care at all. If it's option c) I will likely make an effort to take a longer walk than usual.

Ground beef should never be served less than well-done because it is ground, and all the bacteria that would normally be seared off from the outside of a steak are mixed into the center.

"A moment on your lips, forever on your hips."

No, I read what you wrote. You typed it again, and it still makes no sense. Who said anything about NOT eating anything at all? And why are you? Nobody is advocating that. BTW--people who don't eat anything at all actually DO have a ton of self control--they're called anorexics, and they usually obsess with maintaining control over food because they feel it is the one thing in their lives that they can control. I never pretended to know what it is you eat regularly. My post was using the universal "you." ? That seems fairly restricting. If I like it, I'll eat it, just in moderation. My experience has been that those artificial sweeteners inhibit weight loss. Nutrasweet definitely does, and I have had some concerns on the effects of Splenda on me when I've ingested it. Muscle mass is healthy weight. And I disagree that vigorous, aerobic activity is necessary. Studies have shows that regular anaerobic exercise is just as effective as occasional aerobic. The key is to get moving, whether it is taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or going for a walk after dinner. You burn calories by the mile, whether walking or running. 1 mile walking is 100 calories burnt, and running is like 102. Frankly, I enjoy walking more, and it doesn't feel like exercise. When I ran, it was 3 miles 3-4 days a week. Now, it's walking 3-4 miles just about every day. Net gain for my health. Not really. The biggest difference is an overall decrease in muscle mass, which does affect metabolism, but that doesn't come with age...it comes with not exercising and using your muscle. Someone who keeps their muscle as they age will have no problem losing the weight as they get older. Some people just never get in the habit to begin with, and then it can sneak up on them.

Sorry, but I don't see how this disproves what I said. Putting down the french fries and eating a salad instead won't cause severe trauma. It is self-control. Self-control to use appropriate portions, self-control to know whether or not you can even handle yourself at buffets (I can't...still can't, so I don't go to all-you-can-eat buffets), self-control to eat more slowly instead of devouring everything in sight quickly, self-control to realize when you're full, and self-control to choose the right foods in the first place. It's all about balance. You can eat the chocolate cake (but one piece...not the whole thing), the french fries, the fried chicken, etc. But you really, really shouldn't eat all of them in one day. I hate exercise, and I love fried food. I also had a rather intense surgery that took nearly 4 years to recover from. I also have a slow metabolism, and obesity runs in half my family. I also have an abnormally high arch, so running is particularly tough on my joints. I also have athletically-induced asthma. Again, I tell you, they are all excuses. You may want to call them "reasons" but they are only crutches. They are not reasons, they are excuses. And I honestly don't think losing weight is that hard. I know when I'm doing it, and I know when I'm not. Am I where I want to be? No. Is it frustrating that I've been stuck 15 lbs away from my target weight for most of a year now? Yes. But at the same time I know when I'm on it, and eating right, and walking enough, and I also know very well when I am sitting in front of the television eating ice cream and In-N-Out. You're right that there's no one-size-fits-all method of weight loss, but calories in vs. calories out is universal. 3500 calories = 1 lb. But some things work better for different people. Some people can control themselves around a buffet. I can't. So I avoid placing myself in a situation where I KNOW I will overeat. Oh, and drink lots of water, because a lot of the times you think you're hungry/peckish, you're really thirsty. Plus most people don't drink enough water.

I don't see how this quite fits the situation--I didn't see anything about a housing denial, in fact quite the opposite. If anything, I saw a lack of tact and potential homophobia, but most likely just nosiness. Chris: Trust your instinct that this guy will be obnoxious. He asked the question HOW MANY TIMES??? Good grief...

I'd prefer GM keep postponing bankruptcy as long as possible because if the declare it, I lose $18k. Buy and hold is NOT OPTIMAL in certain situations.

I don't find the Beach Cities to be dreary at all, but right on about PV and Torrance. It's just too...suburban for me. PV has a view, and that seems to be it. Torrance has a lot of mattress stores along Hawthorne, and then the big malls...and that's about it. Very little in the way of non-chain restaurants. But they are so close to the beach towns with all of their unique character. Very ironic.

Prove me wrong. Show me a legitimate medical study showing that food is physically addictive. And I would love to hear how a "psychological addiction" is different than a lack of self-control. Please, enlighten me, since I stopped being obese once I took responsibility for my situation and quit making excuses. Clearly I have NO IDEA what I'm talking about. I don't really see why you continually feel the need to "call me out" personally instead of sticking to discussing issues. Once again, you take it personal when it wasn't done so against you. Do you think I really give a $h! what you think of me? This is true. Styles of dress, posture, proxemics, all of these visual and non-verbal cues say so much about a person. It's uncanny how inside someone's head you can get with just a small bit of applied perception.

You're saying you'd still find it a downgrade and less true to Pontiac's brand than the G5? Ooooookkkkkkkk...

Reminds me of the old satirical website http://www.mylifeissoawkward.com/anorexic/...obeanorexic.htm with the tagline "You Should Be Anorexic or Everything about You Is Ugly" Choice quotes: "You want fries with that? Guess you don't want friends with that..." "People will try to tell you that you should be happy with yourself the way you are. This is just because they are FAT and want you to be fatter than they are." "Ice is an awesome substitute for food. It’s way more solid than water, and you can chew it. Make sure to only eat ice that is both low-cal and carb-free. Since you don’t want anyone to to see you eating, only chew ice at night, alone, in the dark." "further more, we recommend Evian as the only worthy bottled water. Fiji's pH level is too low and Poland Springs is domestic."

No, the Astra convertible...it's far more upmarket than the version of the Astra we got Stateside. It has the folding hardtop and bears quite the resemblence to the G6 styling. Edit: Astra TwinTop

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA POLAR BEARS ARE DYING BECAUSE YOU'RE FAT!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA THAT IS SOME FUNNY $h!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Please, they could easily be modified with hood scoops and a twinport grille. If the Opel Astra convertible were a Pontiac, we'd all be happy.

Bob, why, WHY would you recommend El Segundo? Between the treatment plant, the oil refinery, and no access to the beach...there is just nothing redeeming about it for a guest to the city. @ yellow dart: yeah, that sounds pretty good, though the further west the better (duh). Personally, I'd try to stay close to the 405 so you can get to other places more easily. The South Bay region is a lot less fun when your commute is doubled because the only option is to drive PCH/Sepulveda to the nearest freeway. I know there is a Marriott Residence Inn on the corner of Hawthorne and Torrance. Good location, 5-10 min to the freeway.

No, why would it? Why would GM commit to anything for a brand they don't know if they'll be keeping?

It's funny, I never really knew the name of this font, but I don't particularly care one way or another...but leaning slightly toward dislike. It strikes me as "low-rent" and unsophisticated for some reason.

I'd say Downtown or Westwood-area. Downtown is more central to everything, but if the plan is to stay coastal and maybe spend a day doing Dtown, Chinatown and Pasadena, then stay on the Westside. Torrance is a decent area, and not too far from the places of most activity. By not too far, I mean a half hour drive, minimum. 15 minute drive to Redondo, but Santa Monica, Venice, Westwood, are all 30 min away most of the time, and Beverly Hills is about 45. Dtown is anywhere between 30 and 50 away depending on time of day and traffic. Pasadena is 55+

OK, so now we're entering a fad of posting random pictures with "PINGAS" on objects? The three keys to successful humor are: 1. Brevity 2. Cleverness 3. Originality In that order.

I like Calibri.

Now THAT is funny. I can always count on Satty to redeem the humor of a given thread. He's truly an artisan of his craft.