2011 Porsche Speedster

Maybe I should be filled with an over whelming sense of envy, but I would rather take some comfort in knowing that at least some people in this economy are in a position tobe out shopping for high-priced sports cars.

Maybe it's because I expect that there will always be a long list of people able to purchase toys beyond my reach. .

The new 911 Speedster not only offers a unique design, but also the latest technology. With its Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) and flat-6 engine with Powerkit developing 408 hp, it makes every street a street of dreams.

2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name and 75 years of looking forward, creating and building cars that represent technical innovation, design leadership and sporting success. The exclusive, limited edition of XKR175 is an unmistakable celebration of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary. Utterly unique and desirable, the XKR175 is powered by a supercharged V8 with 510hp and 461 lb.-ft. of torque — a powerful engine that increases top speeds to an awe-inspiring 174 mph.

Available in one spectacular color combination, Ultimate Black exterior with Warm Charcoal interior, the XKR175 features an aerodynamic pack with a front splitter and a large rear spoiler, as well as a body-colored rear diffuser and side sill extensions. Dramatic red brake calipers and 20” Kasuga 10-spoke alloy wheels add the finishing touches to the exterior of this ultimate XK.


In the end it is far more upsetting to think that our economy still is at a point when even the RICH cant afford to buy toys, because if they can't; what chance do the rest of us have?



Professor Wichman addresses the Muslim Student Association

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/wichman.asp


Professor Wichman E-mail

Claim: A Michigan professor sent an e-mail telling Muslim students to leave the country.

Status: True.

You can read the letter Professor Wichman sent to the Muslim Student's Association.


The e-mail was in response to the announced student protest of the Danish cartoons that portrayed the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist.

The group had complained the cartoons were 'hate speech.'  As you can imagine, people are lining up on both sides, below is my take.


The Danish cartoons that portrayed the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist, were offensive, and I have no problem with the Muslim Student's Association decision to protest. They have every right to complain, and Muslims have the right to demand the cartoonist apologize, and the cartoonist should feel free to tell them “Screw You,” this is my belief and in a free society I can express it, if you don’t like it you can draw your own cartoon.”




Professor Wichman is entitled to his opinion. The examples of intolerance and barbaric behavior, he listed are well documented.

Professor Wichman could and should organize a march of his own.

I do have a problem with him attacking a student union. The students might be misguided, and I fully agree that there are far more pressing moral issues in the Islamic world then a pen and ink drawing, but there is no evidence that “THEY” were guilty of any of the horrors he outlined. Teachers should not go after Students. A school should not defend teachers starting fights with students. A school should, and must, defend a teacher right to hold and express his views.



Had Professor Wichman wrote his views in a blog, published an article or posted a video on YouTube, Great! The school should stand by it’s teacher’s right to express himself, as they also defend the students ability to hold their beliefs. Students pay tuition, the sort of pay his salary. I understand and agree with many of his points, but not the way he handled the situation. I respect a teachers opinion against Gay marriage, but I do not approve of a teacher writing a nasty note to the Gay student’s association.



We need a more uniform code of ethics, one that guarantees Muslim Americans the same rights, and at the same time holds them equally accountable. Muslims should be able to build a Masque where ever they want (Basic zoning laws apply). Muslims must be free to practice their faith. If the choose not to eat pork, fine, just as it is fine for a person to open a “Rib-Shack” and serve “Pulled-Pork.” There is talk about “Drawing a Line,” OK, here is where I draw the line. America should give all people the freedom to follow their faith, but we should have zero tolerance for anyone trying to force their faith on to others.