The other end of the spectrum

The Tata "Nano" is the worlds cheapest production car.... built in India.....costs $2,500.... has a 35 hp, 2 cylinder, 623-cc. (38ci) rear engine, gets a estimated 50 mpg, seats 5 (?) with a top speed of 75 mph. The base model is just that... no radio, no power steering and only the drivers seat is adjustable. Air conditioning and power steering are available on the "Luxury" version.

Worlds current fastest production car

The Bugatti Veyron is currently the worlds fastest production car. With a top speed of 254 mph., goes from 0 to 60 in 2.5 sec., 0 to 100 in 5.5 and 0 to 250 in 50 sec. Will do a 1/4 mile in 10.2 sec at 143 mph. It's 64 valve W16, 8L (488ci) engine is rated at 1001hp, and gets 8mpg city and 13mpg highway (top speed fuel consumption is 3mpg). If you gotta have one, ya best think about a second job, they cost 1.4 million Euro or $1.96 million. Tires must be changed every 2,900 miles and must be done by Bugatti, at a cost of 13 thousand Euro or $18,200... the extended 2 year warranty cost 68 thousand Euro, or $95,000.

In comparison the Lamborghini Murcielago sells for @$315,000., is powered by a 641 hp V12. Does 0 to 60 in 3.3 sec., 0 to 100 in 7.9 and has a top speed of 220 mph.... what a difference a few bucks makes.

Things I've learned while observing my wife watching football

1. Women treat former favorite players that have gone to other teams like ex-boyfriends.
2. "Tight End" has a different meaning.
3. Even normally resevered and proper women can curse like sailors.

The Industrial Decalogue

1. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
2. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
3. You cannot help small men up by tearing down big men.
4. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
5. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
6. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
7. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
8. You cannot establish sound social security on borrowed money.
9. You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man’s initiative and independence.
10. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should
do for themselves.
– William J. H. Boetcker, (1873-1962)

These words where published in the early 1900's, but seem to strongly apply to today.