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Show Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 Views&Opinion Page 15 Clunkers: Their time has come -continued from page 14 was one of the last Benz models built in the engineering-first, cost-be-damned culture of Stuttgart. A huge brute of a car, built like a tank, designed to last a lifetime. It will be a six-figure car in 2025, but you can probably pick one up today for $3,300. – 1989 Ford Taurus SHO: A domestic front-wheel-drive sedan on amphetamines, the SHO (Super High Output) was powered by a feisty Yamaha dual-cammer and a five-speed manual gearbox. One of the most spectacular torque-steerers ever built, the SHO was rude, crude and a ton of fun at a time when “Ford” and “sedan” spelled “sleepytime.” – 1994 Buick Roadmaster sedan: Some Americans are just plain big. Yes, fat, but also hefty, former-football player big. And there are very few cars out there that can accommodate a 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pound man. The Roadmaster is one. This model year came with a de-tuned Corvette engine (260 hp) and enough legroom to stage a dance recital. I predict the big-and-tall market will make the Roadmaster an enduring classic. As used cars, agreed, these are sort of dismal and commodified, just more sheet metal in a world drowning in cars. The crusher might seem a fitting end. But each of these cars was loved by somebody at some point and, if they survive, will be loved again. This column was written by Dan Neil for The Los Angles Times. Comments may be directed to Mr. Neil at dan.neil@latimes.com Wisdom: Common courtesy -continued from page 14 coming up and would appreciate it if you get as far away from them as possible. No one cares about what you have to say. You do not have a right to talk about mundane piffle near people who are trying to study or learn in places designated to study and learn. By continuing this behavior, you are embracing a level of sociopathic narcissism that would make a BYU student blush with envy. Please, out of common courtesy and civility, shut up. Well, that was fun. Harry Caines is a senior re-entry student from Philadelphia majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Unconventional Wisdom will appear each Monday. Comments can be sent to chiefsalsa@ yahoo.com WELCOME BACK! • • • • • Sports Specials Ice Cold Tap Beer Wine by the glass or bottle Pastas and Italian Salads Homemade Italian Sandwiches 37th Annual “Let’s Get Acquainted Week” August 24-September 13 Watch for Gia’s reopening in October! Large Pizza with 2 Toppings $9.99 Limit 3 per order. Valid until 9/13/2009 FREE Delivery 7 Days a Week - 752-9384 119 S. Main (Below Gia’s) Daily 10-11 Friday & Saturday 10-12 Parking at Coldwell Banker, next door & in city parking lot across street 7wÁ®¨w ¸ Y®Á ¸® z¾^®>°®°w^® ,z^¥¨zY^®E® >¥ z >¨ * Fun and friendly social environment * Within walking distance of Campus * Bus stops right in front of Riverside * Filled with hardworking students like you * Riverside located accross from the football staduim 435.787.4985 1251 North 800 East |