Regarding the energy savings, the makers assume a typical PC consumes 175 watts and operates 24/7/365days a year--this is

simply misleading. Also, they assume the Z uses 15 watts--what about a monitor (which will add 30 to 100 watts)--won't you need a monitor?

And the cost, while presenting the machine as cheap at $100,

the user fee is between $156 and $256 every year. Doesn't sound

cheap to me. For a 5 year life span, all of a sudden your "cheap" computer is costing $880 to $1300!

Not such a bargain.

Why not look at a Mini Mac from Apple, which costs $600,

has fairly low power consumption, is quiet, and, oh yeah, it works!

What about the VW turbo diesel's--you're looking at 45 mpg on some of 'em.

Your article was pretty skimpy, depth-wise. A visit to one car dealer isn't

enough research, don't you think?

That is, no anti-virus required for the MAC. This saves users money, and, importantly, avoids the resource-hogging reality of AV software. In addition, the hassle of buying and installing (and waiting for the incessant updates of AV software) are avoided. This whole issue is a huge plus for the Apple machine.

Notwithstanding your ignorance of window treatments, describing

what's occuring on Wall Street as a "hiccup" reveals a

stunning lack of understanding of our financial and economic

landscape. The housing and credit crises are once in a generation or so occurances, not hiccups.

Mr. McClelland, you fail to mention the biggest development in the beer world in the last

half-century: homebrewing, which exploded upon the nation after Jimmy Carter legalized

it in 1978. This is where the craftbrewers cut their teeth, and it has led to a revolutionary

change in the beer culture, from the grass roots up.

There is more excellent beer being brewed in this country than ever before.

Who needs large national brewers anyway? Cheers, and

Viva la revolucion!

Stephanie,

I thought The Hours was very interesting, so much so that I went back

and saw it a second time, which I rarely do. Perhaps if you'd read

Mrs Dalloway, you wouldn't have "hated" the movie.

Maybe these films are intended for readers, rather than film critics.

People like Elephantman and the like had better prepare for

eight (or likely, more) years out in the political COLD.

The shoes are on other feet, and

the taste of triumph belongs to the left.

What a sweet winter of content in

the reality-based world.

Peace to all and here's looking forward

to a solar panel on every roof!

I watched the video of the shoe throwing, dog invoking scene, and I'll say one thing:

Bush's reaction was in now way LAME DUCK,

though HE is in every way.

Maybe someday he'll realize what a heel he is.

I guess that was 2 things.

Looking forward to a drug-free, not grammarily-challanged, nor

religiously pyschopathic president.

Go OBAMA!!!!!!

The Tale of the Wolf and Little Red State Drilling Ham

An innocent Alaskan wolf had been shot from an airplane, and it died a lingering and excruciating death in the icy wilderness, because those who shot it were too busy to stop and insure that they had actually killed it.

Then the wolfs' spirit floated up into the sky, and began a quest across the great state of Alaska.

It found its' way to the governor's residence, where it flew in through the window and found Sarah asleep in her bed. "Awake, you compassionless monster" said the wolf-- and Sarah started in terror.

"But, I was just trying to do the right thing", she whispered.

Then the wolf ate her up, burped, and flew back out into the night sky.

And all the Alaskans, and people the world over, lived a little happier

ever after.

He is an evil force, and the only solution is a bullet to

the head, preferably by his own drug fogged self.

You'll probably be dead and buried long before the GOP

regains any significant power.

who thinks that the problem with the GOP is that there are too

many moderates (about 3 or 4, I guess), and what they really need to do is shift more to the right!

What a recipe for 40 years in the desert.

I just hope that's the course they actually follow.

FOOLS!

I've been listening to this debate for thirty fuckin' years.

When is this backwards nation ever going to come to its'

senses, when?

You epitomize the Republican party and it's dilemma.

A big, helpless elephantine mass of confusion, mired in the mud,

blustering about like a fanfaronade.

(animal in mud image courtesy of RNC chairman).

As for Yoo, I'd like to meet him in a dark alley somewhere.

I'd know what to do with Yoo.

This bonus takeback isn't over till it's over.

Keep watching--they're gonna get those bonuses back--citizens are pissed, rightfully, and that does get the attention of the pols. They know who votes them in, or out.

I owned an '86 Saab 900, bought new and driven for 3 years or so, and

it was a very nice handling car, but it also was underpowered @ 105 hp and the clutch was such that I could never really shift smoothly.

Gas mileage was about 29 or 30.

My wife bought a 2006 Honda Accord, 5sp AT with the standard 4 cyl

engine. Now this car also handles nicely (4wh indep suspension, whereas the Saab had a solid rear axle). The real difference is the power--when you floor this baby it takes off like a rocket!

166 horse power from a 4 cylinder (non turbo). Now the '86 Saab turbo, which I couldn't begin to afford, didn't even makes that many ponies.

And the Accord's AT is magnificent (though I'd buy a manual for myself). And the gas mileage is about 34--not too shabby.

Those looking for a car that's a real pleasure to drive, just go and buy the cheapest (new) Accord you can find. You won't be disappointed, and the value and reliability are top notch.

It's true, it is a sad affair, having BIG, DUM, GEE EM ruin the iconoclastic SAAB brand, but it's done. RIP.