Robert Hall

That's a disgusting thought.

At least it would be step up from the DTS--maybe even have a 6 speed automatic instead of the ancient 4 speed? But what name--DT7 is lame. But, a large FWD/AWD Cadillac could be competitive with Lincoln, since the MKS is FWD/AWD.

Not today, but I learned long ago that some people are incapable of detecting sarcasm in normal conversation...of course, the fact that I never change my expression or tone of voice when I'm being sarcastic probably contributes to that.

I just heard back from my recruiter...the client wants me, 1 yr contract, great rate. The only negative is the 50 mile round trip commute (most all freeway though). Decisions, decisions...jump on it or start a full-scale job search..

I can't imagine the market for carbys would be nearly as big as it was 25 years ago, bad economy or not.

I guess it depends on the type of position you are interviewing for..for me, I usually always wear a suit w/ a dress shirt, tie, dress shoes. Usually a dark blue or dark gray suit w/ subtle pin stripes. Now if it's a start up company instead of a big corporate environment, I might do khakis and a button down dress shirt w/o a tie..

Never heard of those...I know Volvo has had 5 cylinder engines.

I actually saw one of those today in traffic..hadn't seen one in years...a LTD II 2dr, blue, vinyl top, lowrider.

Hadn't heard about that..I'm sure there are conspiracy theories as to why it 'failed'..

Yes, it's truly one of the more inexact sciences. There are phenomenons that are definitely pointing to some sort of climate change like the melting of polar ice caps, rising seas, flooding of coastal areas, stronger hurricanes, etc.

I think that was a customizing trend back in the day..I've seen a few in magazines that way.

Got those here, but also a couple Cadillacs, 2 Lexuses, 4 Mercedes, a BMW 5-series, an Audi A4, a few pickups and SUVs, a yellow '65 Mustang, an '08 Mustang Bullitt, and a yellow '70s International Scout, in the garages, carports, and driveways on my street and the cul-de-sac. A couple streets over, there is a goregous white '62 Cadillac Sixty Special.

Speaking of global warming, it's been in the mid 80s all week here..that is unheard of for Phoenix in February. I hope this doesn't mean it will be 120 in July.

Yes..total slob. I'm glad I live in neighborhoods with covenants so their aren't people lowering the property values by having an unkempt yard full of broken down cars.

I had a technical interview Monday, with 4 people..w/ a manager, tech lead, architect, and QA lead. It went well, haven't received an offer yet. Should know before the end of the week. It's a 1 yr contract, good rate, through my same current contracting house, with a major bank...only big negative I see it's it's way out in Chandler in the East Valley, about a 25 mile drive each way. Talked to a couple other recruiters I've used in the past, they are going to submit me to some other places.. For realEXCITEMENT, today when I left work, coming out of the parking garage, going down the ramp to the exit, I had catastrophic brake failure.....was fun limping home thru traffic with very little brakes, in a 4800lb car. Checked the master cylinder, still had plenty of brake fluid.

Hmm...squishy

The way I would do it would be G8->Grand Prix, G6->Grand Am, G5->Sunfire/Astre/whatever. The last Bonneville and Grand Prix were pretty close in size, the G8 more or less replaced both, but the G6 definitely replaced the Grand Am.

I like toast..need some good jelly or marmalade to spread on it.

Good analogy... I'm biased as a 2nd gen GC owner, still like its exterior styling and interior design over the 3rd. Looking forward to seeing how the 4th develops.

Well, I was living there when in my late 20s...I was wilder then, making the life transition from grad school to corporate America, I ate a lot more spicy food then, so had a lot more seat time in the bathroom then..

I'd keep the Astra name, it was the name of the Pontiac small model in the '70s (Pontiac Astra was a Chevy Vega w/ a Pontiac nose).

Ah, the very rare Camry 4Runner TRD.

Agreed. I never liked the the alphanumeric scheme, some continuity from the previous models to the newer would have been better, IMHO.

Speaking of Toyota strangeness, I had a friend in college that had a then-new Tercel, must have been around 1992. It was a 2dr with different seatbelts on the left and right--since the driver had an airbag, there was a normal 3-point there, but the passenger had a motorized belt. Wierd. Nasty, cheap gray plastic inside also (did they inspire GM for the cheap arsed interiors in cars like the Cavalier or vice versa?)

I can't watch Fox--way too much bias to the right. CNN and BBC are about the only major news sources I watch, though occasionally I watch ABC.