Pontiac: All good things must come to an end

The internet has made the world different

In the early days of the internet, I remarked to someone that the whole concept of a World Wide Web was amazing and I thought the world would never be the same once the internet was more developed. "I think that's a bit of an exaggeration," he replied. "It'll take more than that to change the world!" I wonder if he still thinks the world never changed because of the internet.

The world is about change

Now I am predicting that the world will never be the same after this recession. The world is always changing but the small changes are plastic and things return to where they were. But when there is major change, things never go back to where they were and we get used to living on some parallel course.

For instance, take Payday Loans, a concept that surely grew out of a need caused by a change in the times. From now on there will always be Payday Loans. That's change.

A world without Pontiac will be different

Here's another major change coming as a result of the recession. Remember the Pontiac, the once flagship of General Motors, the car known for its stylish sedans and sleek roadsters? Well they are about to be moved from the streets to the auto museums where our offspring can gape at them and say, "how could you drive around in a boat, Dad?" The Pontiac is one of the latest victims of General Motors’ struggle for survival.

Collateral damage

On Monday GM announced its plans for its 76th annual overhaul and service. This one will put 21,000 people out of work and bring about the death of Pontiac by the end of 2010. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Pontiac: All good things must come to an end"