Robert Hall

Interesting... 'disentanglement' from the American patient.

At least it does have some color, though, rather than the usual cheap car depressing all-gray.

Another article, and another reason to hate the red state Repubs: Top Republican senators oppose Big 3 bailout

kosher

I was behind one a few months ago at a light and noticed it was badged as 'Pathfinder Armada', think they did that only the first year.

Never tried SecondLife... first life is interesting and complex enough.

I've thought about San Diego also... I've gone to the beach there in the summer (Pacific Beach usually) for 10+ years now...have a couple friends there. I've thought a year in SD, Honolulu, or the SF Bay Area could be an interesting change of pace, no worse than a year in Phoenix I figure..

Mmmm..pepper bacon. There is a good local bakery less than a couple blocks away. And the local gourmet supermarket (AJs) is a mile away or so, they have great breads...I think we are going to get Thanksgiving dinner from there. For restaurant bacon, my favorite is still Original Pancake House... I think there is one of those out in Scottsdale, and there is one less than a mile from my place in Denver..

When I was on my job hunt in August, I had a head hunter contact me about a position in Maui...that could be interesting. I've lived in the Florida Keys, which are islands connected by bridges. Lousy beaches, though.. and humidity and hurricanes.

Nice and sunny and only 80 today in Phoenix...the days are too short, though...daylight by 6:30 or so and dark by 6:00 PM... Speaking of Ohio weather, my sister said it was yucky in Dayton this week, her flight back last night was delayed in Charlotte for 2 hours, didn't get until almost 1 this morning, flying back to Columbus via Chicago tomorrow afternoon. I don't know how she does it. 75k FF miles so far this year. Will be back here for Thanksgiving, though we are thinking of going to Ohio for Xmas to visit our Mom and brother..can't get them to come out here.

I couldn't see Jobs at GM..Detroit is not Silicon Valley--totally different culture.

zits

And the dashes would be very minimalist, with no ignition. I wouldn't be surprised if Apple doesn't do something with a carmaker to design and brand an 'iCar' eventually... I could see a electric car, or a special version of the Smart or Fiat 500. I love my iPod and Mac Book Pro, been holding out on the iPhone (don't want to switch to AT&T), though eventually, I'll probably get one.

Phoenix.. parked in my sister's driveway. Since I'm renting her house while she's working in Ohio, I'm driving her Benzes..

My current beater--- '84 Merc 500 SEL w/ 175k miles. Fun for running around town w/ the big sunroof open. Comfortable and solid. No cupholders, though..

Saw it this afternoon. Random thoughts: Liked it.... Not as good as CR, but solid, better than a lot of the bad Roger Moore movies. Sucky theme song at the beginning, though.. Fast paced, followed on well from Casino Royale, first Bond sequel, really Great scenery, great car chases. Loved the Italian scenery, reminded of places I've been. The foot chase and fight scenes reminded me of the Bourne movies. Car chase...motorcycle chase..foot chase..boat chase..airplane chase.. lots of action. Olga K is very easy on the eyes.. Lots of Ford product placement. Bond even briefly drove an old Bronco II like I used to have. The main villian reminded me of a young Roman Polanski. I assume the next movie will be a fresh start, or will we see more of the Quantum organisation? Good previews...looking forward to 'The International' , 'The Spirit', 'Star Trek', and 'Angels And Demons'.

And Mercedes.. I would think the Senators/Representatives from the 'transplant' states (Alabama, Tn, Tx, Miss., S. Carolina) will be against helping Detroit..though some (Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky) have both import and domestic plants, so those will be more problematic..

I'm surprised they are still doing the limo w/ DTS cues, instead of an Escalade... Though I think Bush should have had a HUMMER limo since he was the self-proclaimed 'war president'..

Saw a Clubman in traffic yesterday, first one I'd seen in person...interesting variation of the Mini..

Saw $2.26 for unleaded, $2.79 for diesel this morning. Listening to the radio, I heard AAA AZ say it could be below $2 before the end of the year.

Those numbers sound flaky to me. I know the UK has a large corporate fleet market, but have no idea bout other countries.

Waiting and seeing how the economy and job market goes over the next 18 months...it wouldn't be prudent to buy anything right now, IMHO.

Meh..I still think a contributing factor to their problems now are a result of relying to much on trucks and SUVs for so long and ignoring cars..had they invested 5-8 years ago in developing world class cars, they could have been selling Toyota/Honda numbers in compact and midsize sedans in recent years..

Invalid. The mass stuff has been getting good also during their tenure also--Malibu, Aura, etc. And the '08 CTS.

True, there have been some excellent products during their tenure. But they have led the company to the brink of collapse.