Lately I am guilty of no shenanigan.

Christopher Hurt neither knows nor cares, like your girlfriend.

Digg User Rebellion Continues: Reddit Now Rules the Front Page
“Reddit has taken over the front page of Digg. If Kevin Rose and the rest of the Digg team thought that a long weekend would be enough to ...”

I like 965 different things on Facebook.

Here’s Something You Don’t Want To Know
“This 80-year-old illustration from an H.G. Wells’ book reveals some of the world’s largest animals and plants. But show the animal listed as number 10 to an eight-year-old, and you’ll create a lifelong nightmare.”

Christopher Hurt is eating a mostly empty Hot Pockets.

Has Honor Been Restored? And, Less Important, How Can We Tell?
“What’s changed since their message of togetherness, standing, and standing together first took America by storm?”

Lately I am guilty of no shenanigan.

Three Books For Surviving Graduate School
“The last thing a grad student needs is another reading list, but don’t worry -- this one will help. Author Adam Ruben recommends three titles that will help you get through the languorous slog of post-baccalaureate education.”

I wonder if a soundtrack exists for that.

Pitchfork: Features: The Top 200 Tracks of the 1990s: 200-151
“We kick off our weeklong look at the top tracks of the 1990s with Nos. 200-151.”

Perhaps I should pose that question to someone else.

Questions to Ask Your Employees : Proficiant
“How engaged are your employees? Ask them the following questions on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.”

These photographs are not very nice.

HOW TO: Respond when Social Media Attacks Your Brand
“Here are three examples of companies that received negative attention on social media and how you can learn from their mistakes or successes.”

I was frightened by the sight of one spider and the mention of another at the home of Denton. My Chevy Cavalier posted 30.059 miles per gallon or 7.797 liters per 100 kilometers.

Google and Associated Press Make Content Licensing Deal
“Google has inked a deal with the Associated Press to keep the news organization’s content on Google News, an issue that was very much in doubt for a time.”

A bit of a dunce, I am glad that I figured out the problem was with Facebook, before I went to my manager about it...

Facebook Down for Many Users
“In the last couple of hours, Facebook has been unstable for many users (including us), according to numerous tweets from those affected in the last 15 minutes.”

Until no longer funny, I will not stop joking about Lucas and his having and liquor superstore, although the name of the real place is spelled differently.

Twitter / Top Gear: BMW teases our fizz gland. ...
“BMW teases our fizz gland... #TopGear http://bit.ly/bb101i”

Lucas still thinks that it is funny.

Twitter / ROXY COTTONTAIL: HOT! RT @genevanheathen: ...
“HOT! RT @genevanheathen: Sensitive Summer II, Day 40: @roxycottontail beach interview and much more: http://genevanheathen.blogspot.com”

♫ Party All The Time, Party All The Time, Party All The Time ♫

Web Wanderings 008

I failed once again to activate the Recruit-a-Friend promotion of World of Warcraft®, the #1 massively-multiplayer role-playing game with over 11 million players online.

2011 Ford Explorer - First Ride - Truck Trend
“After patiently sitting through Ford Motor Company's look-but-don't-drive preview, we doubted whether the car-based 2011 Explorer really deserved its name. Read about the 2011 Ford Explorer as it travels through Dubai in this article brought to you by the truck and SUV experts at Truck Trend.”

Christopher Hurt says, like your girlfriend, “Darlin’ Darlin’ FREEZE!!”

Nissan Confirms Murano Convertible - Car and Driver Blog
“While introducing its surprising and fun Versa-based Juke crossover, Nissan confirmed that it will build another vehicle that is bound to be equally as bizarre and fun: the long-rumored Murano convertible. Beyond that, Nissan declined to provide any details such as whether it would be a full or partial convertible, if it will have a fabric or hard top, or if it will have a basket-handle roll bar or if any of the existing roof pillars will remain in place to help meet government rollover safety requirements. Also unclear is to what extent cargo and/or seating capacity will differ from that of the standard Murano, which has been refreshed for the 2011 model year. Nissan did say, however, that we will get our first look at the convertible this fall at the Los Angeles auto show.”

Using the trip meter in the car, I measured 0.3 miles from where my car was parked to the Roving Imp Theater. I traveled a distance of 0.3 miles in 10 minutes, so I was walking at 1.8 miles per hour.

World-Beating World-Car
“Small cars have always been held in lower esteem. ‘They’re cramped and cheap,’ everyone used to say. Put those people in a Chevy Cruze, however, and you'll likely get a stunned silence instead. With a global team working on it, the Cruze is an exceptional car that's comfortable anywhere, built to high standards and filled with premium materials. Its compact dimensions make it maneuverable and economical the world over, and the Cruze logged 4,000,000 miles while under development, more than most cars and a testament to Chevrolet’s commitment to leading the segment with the 2011 Cruze.”

Everyone’s The Critic.

Vince Burlapp Car Page: 2011 Audi A6?
“It is good looking, but Audi’s are starting to get like VW’s, they all look the same but are different sizes. I like the A7 since it looks the least cookie cutter.”

I will resume play of Love the Beast via Netflix at a later time, like your girlfriend.

Tasmania Travel & Holiday Accommodation | Pure Tasmania | Tour & Discover Unique Tourism Experiences
“Discover the best of Tasmania accommodation & travel with Pure Tasmania’s great destinations, unique experiences & holiday accommodation.”

I should be more careful about what can be inferred from my status.

Christopher Hurt does not care if the Island is not through with Christopher Hurt, “I am crossing the street, and I getting off the traffic island.” Christopher Hurt hopes this joke is not LOST on you a second time.

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Christopher Hurt will be performing with Steve Atwell in the Next Big Improv Show at The Roving Imp Theater and Roving Imp Coffee House one month from today ~!

“Oh boy, I usually only get this excited when they say the title of a movie in the movie.”

John Robison is in the process of selecting the other players.

The Shawnee Dispatch / What was your favorite part about going back to school as a kid?
“The excitement of knowing that when school was over that day, I’d have brand new friends. I moved around a lot as a kid, and friends were hard to come by outside of school.”

But as Seth Green says in The Italian Job, “You should get on it... It’s a good train.”

♪ Bar West, Bar West, I’m going out Bar West ♪

Bar West - Kansas City Bars/Clubs - Shawnee/Lenexa
“Find out what to do at Bar West from The Pitch. Find other info about Kansas City events, concerts, shows, admission and ticket prices.”

Now that you have disabled it, that thing will likely not find gainful employment, Jenifer. Shame!

How To Disable Facebook Places
“Facebook Places, the new location check-in feature that will begin rolling out to users across the U.S. today, was introduced last night. To our surprise, the new feature ...”

Christopher Hurt sometimes just wants to copy the status of Chris Moran, word for word, and see if he notices.

New Chevy Silverado Ad Campaign Will Highlight Brand Loyalty - PickupTrucks.com News
“General Motors plans to introduce a new advertising campaign for the Chevrolet Silverado in October that focuses on the strong loyalty truck owners have for their pickups and the brand rivalry that ensues with other pickup drivers, especially Ford, according to a report in AdAge.”

If I want optomism, I will go to my optometrist.

NEW ONLINE HELP DESK SERVICE AVAILABLE BEGINNING SEPT. 1

“The new Help Desk self-service website will be available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1, allowing faculty and staff an additional convenient method to enter and monitor their requests for technical assistance from the web. The new site’s web address will be http://techsupport.jccc.edu.

Documentation related to the new service can be found on the Help Desk SharePoint site under Key Documentation. The Help Desk SharePoint site can be accessed by visiting the college SharePoint site, then selecting the ‘Help Desk for Technical Support’ link located under the Popular Links section on the top right of the page.”

Christopher Hurt will send that e-mail.
Yeah, you like it when I send that e-mail.

JCCC CELEBRATES CONSTITUTION DAY ON SEPT. 17

Johnson County Community College will celebrate U.S. Constitution Day Friday, Sept. 17.

“Benjamin Franklin, in the person of Fred Krebs, JCCC history professor, will be interviewed by Tim Owens, adjunct associate professor, political science, from 11-11:50 a.m. in room 156 of the Commons Building. The event is free and open to the public as well as students.

This year’s event brings together students in the area high schools enrolled in JCCC College Now American government classes with those enrolled in online and on-campus American government classes to compete to win prizes for best performance on classroom U.S. Constitution exams. Prizes are provided by the College Now program and JCCC Student Activities.

The event will be videotaped and shown over the JCCC cable channel. Top performing students, as well as honorable-mention students, will be recognized on cable television and the Johnson County Education website.

Other events for students include Constitution computer games in the javajazz coffee shop. Cookies and copies of the U.S. Constitution will be available at the entrance to the Commons from 10 a.m.-noon.

Following a Constitutional amendment, the U.S. Department of Education, as of May 2005, requires all educational institutions receiving federal funding to observe the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, Sept. 17, 1787.

For more information, contact Marilyn Gaar, professor, political science and history, at 913-469-8500, ext. 3488.”

MBIRD! OH MY GOD! MBIRD’S COMING! I KNOW ‘M! I KNOW ‘M!

JCCC ANNOUNCES FREE FALL JAZZ SERIES

“The free fall Jazz Series at Johnson County Community College will showcase six weeks of premier Kansas City jazz groups at noon Tuesday, Sept. 28-Nov. 2, in the Recital Hall of the Carlsen Center.

The fall 2010 Jazz Series is:

• Jazz Disciples, Sept. 28: Gerald Dunn, alto saxophone; Mike Warren, drums; Tyrone Clark, bass; Everett Freeman, piano

• Matt Otto Quartet, Oct. 5: Matt Otto, tenor saxophone; Gerald Dunn, alto saxophone; Jeff Harshbarger, bass; Mike Warren, drums

• Steve Rigazzi Trio, Oct. 12: Steve Rigazzi, bass; Paul Smith, piano; Ray DeMarchi, drums

• Ervin Brown Quartet, Oct. 19: Ervin Brown, guitar; Paul Smith, piano; James Ward, bass; Mike Warren, drums

• Gerald Spaits Quartet, Oct. 26, Polsky Theatre: Gerald Spaits, bass; Roger Wilder, piano; Rod Fleeman, guitar; Ray DeMarchi, drums

• Megan Birdsall Quartet, Nov. 2: Megan Birdsall, vocals; Paul Smith, piano; Bob Bowman, bass; Matt Leifer, drums

The series is cosponsored by the JCCC music and theater departments, Community Services division and the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call 913-469-8500, ext. 3605.”

I forgot to mention that a mix CD of mine alternatively contains this track; the details are as follows:

Never Gonna Give Your Teen Spirit Up

“UPDATE: DJ Morgoth on BOOTIE USA Tour in September: 18. Sept.: New York City 25. Sept.: Boston This is a song created by DJ Morgoth. I normally do not like posting other people’s work, but in this case, I believe it deserves to get all the attention it can. It’s a great mix that very little have heard. I’m not in it for views, I’m not in it for fame. GO CHECK OUT www.djmorgoth.com and SUPPORT the Author RIGHT NOW!”

I have not yet begun to fulfill my quota for disclaimers for today, like your girlfriend!

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Last night someone in Chicago recognized Nifer from an improv show in which she performed there, so to quote Mortal Combat:

“It has begun.”

If someone should write a guide to vicarious living, then I would have someone read it to me, like your girlfriend.

The Top Five Most Annoying Anime Characters Of All Time
“As much as some of us may love anime there are characters we will find annoying. There are characters that just annoy us every time we see them on screen to no end! It may be just a little catch phrase the character constantly spouts that you find annoying, it may be a little personality quirk you find annoying, or it may be everything about the character in general that you find annoying. What ever it might be there are all anime characters that we love to hate and hate to love. Love them or hate them I’m counting down my top five most annoying anime characters of all time!”

Christopher Hurt thinks that this truck is most likely a Chevy Silverado or a GMC.

Honest, Hardworking Man Leans Against Reliable Pickup Truck
“THE AMERICAN WEST—As early-evening light slanted through the slowly settling dust of a rugged, rustic backdrop, an honest and hardworking man hitched his thumbs into faded jeans, fixed his steel blue eyes on the horizon, and leaned against a reliable...”

“‘Longest lasting’,‘most dependable’ truck on the road.”

Chevrolet Suburban celebrates 75 years, Autoblog drives every generation — Autoblog
“Chevrolet Suburban 75th Anniversary Event – Quick, what's the longest-running nameplate in the car business?”

Although the truck could just as likely be manufactured by either Ford or Ram.

Arby’s - Juniorize Me
“To celebrate Arby’s new Jr. Deluxe, we’re bringing Jr. back. Morph yourself with the retro-cool Arby’s Jr. today. ”

Nissan also makes trucks in America, as well as Toyota.

The Unicorn Song
“Dedicated to Colleen (Dabbs) Lewis (my mother) and Ruby Blampied (RubyDancingmoon’s ‘Nan’); two wonderful ladies who we discovered both loved the classic ‘The Unicorn Song.’ The music is performed by The Brobdingnagian Bards and I have intermixed pictures to go with the music and lyrics ...”

I sometimes feels like I’s in the sequel to Saturday Night Fever.

In a Grand Romantic Gesture, WISE Telescope Captures a Cosmic Flower in the Unicorn Constellation | Popular Science
“By any other name, this deep space pic of the Rosette nebula is still beautiful. By snapping images at four different wavelengths in the infrared spectrum, NASA’s Wide-Field Infrared Explorer (WISE) recently peered deep within the constellation Monoceros, or Unicorn, to capture this floral swirl of gas, dust, and stars some 4,500 to 5,000 light years away.”

Meanwhile, at a discothèque, one for my coworkers has been here for eight years.

The Muppets name etymology Venn Diagram - Holy Kaw!
“How do Muppets get their names? This handy Venn Diagram from College Humor and Jeff Rubin reveals the etymology of everyone’s favorite fuzzy, googlie-eyed characters.”

Toyota also has a luxury brand in The Pursuit of Perfection.

2011 Lexus IS Facelift: official details, photos and specs
“Lexus revealed today its facelifted IS range, which brings new front and rear bumpers, LED daytime running lights, a new design for the front grille, as well as ...”

Christopher Hurt quotes Chris Beveridge:

“I love the cover illustration, though it gave me the false impression that the story would be humorous, or even interesting.”

Thank you for your time.

What do you know 002

Growing Tree Toys and I shared a link, like your girlfriend:

Blogger of the Week: Screwed Up Texan
“Screwed Up Texan made an appearance on our blog on April Fool’s Day and we are happy to bring Allie back as Blogger of the Week!”

“ ♪ Got it bad, got it bad, got it bad ♪ ”

Sexy profs face potential career setbacks - Holy Kaw!
“Attention all drool-worthy professors, it might be time to invest in a sweater vest collection, some nerdy eyewear, and front pleated pants. According to a new study, ‘professors who are considered too good-looking can be cast by their peers as lightweights, known less for their productivity than ...’”

Christopher Hurt knows that ‘staff’ infections are not funny.

Bacteria Have Eaten Giant Gulf Oil Plume, New Study Says | Popular Science
“The massive plume scientists announced last week might already be gone”

I ‘moat’ have thought that I was king of using single quotes.

wordwizard.com - View topic - guarantee vs guaranty
“Thus, the only difference left between the two is that ‘guaranty’ includes the act of providing the security and ‘guaranty’ doesn’t.
What I really suspect here, though, is that the use of the word ‘guaranty’ in 3b) was actually a boo-boo and the intent was to say that the ‘something’ in the ‘guaranty’ is ‘material’ security, whereas in a ‘guarantee’ it might be as little as a signature.”

However, one needs the Urban Dictionary for some phrases:

Check your Totem
“A reference from the Christopher Nolan movie Inception that suggests that a person should examine their totem (small personal object) in order to ...”

Strangely, the Urban Dictionary did not make the list for this year:

Full List - 50 Best Websites 2010 - TIME
“From the helpful to the distracting, the big-hitters to the unknowns, this is TIME’s road map to the best the Web has to offer...”

Ahem, GlobalPost, one can also surf the Web.

Mexico | Surf Vacation | Travel | Wave | Puerto Escondido Mexico
“Want a surf vacation, travel to Puerto Escondido Mexico to surf wave, surf pipeline.”

Kitto I could use a vacation, but I cannot swim.

Worry Isn’t Work - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
“Business bloggers at Harvard Business Review discuss a variety of business topics including managing people, innovation, leadership, and more.”

Christopher Hurt thinks that Chevrolet is taking a new lead in the business.

Chevy Orlando: A Small Minivan for Europe - KickingTires
“Is there a big market for SUVs in Europe? For some reason I thought SUVs were only popular in America and I always associated SUVs with America. I grew up in Europe during the 80s and don't recall seeing too many big cars like that back then. Plus the roads in European cities like Amsterdam are VERY narrow, I don't think a SUV will even fit on some roads.”

This model is based on the same platform as the Chevy Cruze and Chevrolet Volt.

Translogic Episode 5.4 - Chevrolet Volt Test Drive
“We finally get our chance behind the wheel of the much anticipated Chevrolet Volt. Bradley hits the test track at GM’s top secret proving grounds to see what Chevy’s new electric ride is made of.”

Each wheel on the Volt is driven by its own electric motor. Used to power a generator, which charges the battery pack, an internal-combustion engine is also on-board the Volt. Christopher Hurt again wonders, “Where was this in Back to the Future Part III, huh, DeLorean Motor Company?”

“Mr. Fusion powers the time circuits and the flux capacitor. But the internal-combustion engine runs on ordinary gasoline; it always has. There’s not going to be a gas station around here until some time in the next century. Without gasoline, we can’t get the DeLorean up to 88 miles per hour.”

“So what’ll we do?”

Top 5 Time Travel Methods from the Movies : Discovery News
“Movies are riddled with time travel plots, but which are the most feasible? Time travel expert Ron Mallett gives us his top 5 science fiction story lines.”

And I had thought that Hot Tub Time Machine could be interesting.

Turning a Hot Tub into a Time Machine : Discovery News
“Assuming a Hot Tub Time Machine has the same energy requirements as Back To The Future’s DeLorean, what kind of upgrade would it need?”

“Don’t give me excuses. Give me results!”

Why more businesses don’t work in a ROWE – and why you should | Brandon Coppernoll
“A ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment) is becoming more popular in how businesses are run, but the majority of businesses have yet to take this step”

“I’ll hover convert your old road car into a skyway flyer!”

Amazing Boeing 727 hotel room conversion - Holy Kaw!
“Check out this awesome airplane hotel room conversion in Costa Rica. The beautiful suite, which overlooks a coastal rainforest bluff and the Pacific ocean, offers visitors one of the most unique hotel room experiences in the world. The vintage 1965 Boeing 727 plane houses two bedrooms, an amazing wooden interior, and an ambiance like no other.”

I would take a walk in this incredibly nice weather, but I am too tired and burn easily in the sun. So much for that plan.

Twitter / jeffalopolis: The Rock Band Pro ...
“The Rock Band Pro instruments look interesting, but most of my budget for plastic things is reserved for anime figures”

Watching BBC America, washing clothes, and doing homework will suffice for today, I suppose, but after a nap.

How does the brain transform reality into dreams? - Holy Kaw!
“If you're experiencing stress on the job or in your marriage, you're likely to see that turmoil play out in your dreams. Why does your brain make you relive the drama in your sleep?”

“Whatever happens, happens.”

Twitter / Martin G.: Is Mark Vaughn drunk or is ...
“Is Mark Vaughn drunk or is this how he usually speaks on camera? http://bit.ly/bzjciy #a458italianotonflames”

Christopher Hurt is dumbfound that someone actually responded, “The water place by the OCB building.”

DIESEL ENGINE - Very Demotivational - The Demotivational Posters Blog
“DIESEL ENGINE So punny, this is so much pun... right... wait a second... there’s more pun to be had here. ...”

That is called a fountain, and in effect this person is saying, “The Office and Classroom BUILDING BUILDING.”

Slimy is as Slimy Does, Katy - Funny Gifs by Senor Gif's Animated Gif Kittens
animated gif - Slimy is as Slimy does, Katy Perry

Thank you for your time.

Track listing for my current mix CD

My mix CD has seventeen tracks mostly consisting of music from the anime series Initial D, Lucky Star, and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Most of the tracks also proceed in the order they were aired in the series. The songs from Initial D are all from Initial D: Best Song Collection 1998 - 2004.

I have linked to Anime Lyrics dot Com for the lyrics to whenever possible:

1. “TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT” by the Beat Crusaders, the fourth opening theme for Bleach.
2. “Let’s Roll” by Tony Bacala with some audio from “More Than Meets the Eye”.
3. “Get It All Right” by Chilu, the opening theme for Initial D: Extra Stage.
4. “Don’t Need You” by Chilu, an insert song.
   
5. “Around the World” by m.o.v.e, the first opening theme for Initial D: First Stage.
   
6. “Rage Your Dream” by m.o.v.e, the closing theme for Initial D: First Stage.
7. “Blazin’ Beat” by m.o.v.e, the opening theme for Initial D: Second Stage.
8. “DOGFIGHT” by m.o.v.e, the first opening theme for Initial D: Fourth Stage.
9. “Love Injection” by Dusty, an insert song.
   
10. “Noizy Tribe” by m.o.v.e, the second opening theme for Initial D: Fourth Stage.
11. The opening theme from Knight Rider, without the narration.
12. Lucky☆Star Opening Theme - “Motteke! Seeraa Fuku” is sung by the voice cast.
    
13. “Koi no Mikuru Densetsu” is sung by the voice cast from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
14. “God Knows” is an insert song and is performed by Aya Hirano in episode twelve of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
    
15. “Lost My Music” is an insert song and is performed by Aya Hirano in episode twelve of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
    
16. “Hare Hare Yukai” is sung by the voice cast from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
17. “ayu’s EURO MEGA MIX ‘Y&Co. Mix’”

Thank you for your time, like your girlfriend.

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Christopher first is strange, then is funny. I meant to send off a money order, which I just endorsed. Thanks to Ashley Osborn and Kodi Theilgaard, I now have a party to which to go, like your girlfriend.

Twitter / Christopher Hurt: RT @toxel Memorable Outdoor...
“RT @toxel Memorable Outdoor Advertising http://bit.ly/bETGrZ”

I was followed around the City of Mission, KS by a really dumb motorist. Visits to the Mainstreet Credit Union and Burger King were pleasant and productive. The need of some motorists to drive across the empty, painted spaces in the lot has yet to be fully thunderstood.

30 More Hilarious Print Advertisements | SpyreStudios
“Most people hate adverts. Intrusive, deceptive and boring are just three adjectives commonly used to describe advertising and its omnipresence in modern society. Say what you like about the 30 hilarious print ads below, however, boring they certainly are not! They all use humour to great effect in order to connect with an audience. Some are surreal, others gruesome, sexy and bizarre, but each one delivers an ingenious comic hit that you can’t help but take notice of.”

Sunday night I was commuting home on Shawnee Mission Parkway, and considered getting fuel at QuikTrip, but realized the nearest station was at Nieman, while the light at Quivira. David similarly had this idea, because his car appeared from nowhere and over took my Chevy Cavalier before Nieman, where David promptly turned!

Who is The Stig? Emerging evidence allegedly confirms previous reports
“More evidence has emerged that perhaps former Formula 3 driver Ben Collins is, indeed, the Stig from the BBC’s Top Gear program.”

I arrived at work to see a diesel-powered satellite truck. According to the hot staffer, “We go live at 9:30, so 8:30 your time.”

Twitter / Stephanie Pollock: What soap is to the body, ...
“What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. - Yiddish proverb”

That was said two hours ago, and I will likely never see the broadcast. Saturday night I heard the Sonic radio get really quiet... THANK GOD! I would rather listen to a blazing beat!

Anime Lyrics dot Com - Blazin’ Beat - Initial D - Anime
“Blazin’ Beat, 2nd Stage Opening Song, Initial D”

David wondered if I meant a drum beat or a plant beet, but I was not being paronomastic; I actually did mean that song, in particular.

2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT Comparison - Motor Trend
“‘Now are you high or just stupid? A 2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT? On a racetrack? Seriously, son, which one is it? High or stupid?’ Read on more on the 2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT comparison, brought to you by the automotive experts at Motor Trend.”

Christopher Hurt does sometimes use glass cookware on the stove just know you are alive:

Twitter / Comedy Central USA: ‘Inebriation’: The Only ...
“‘Inebriation’: The Only ‘Inception’ Parody Worth Watching http://bit.ly/cEvnST (via #Tosh.0 Blog)”

I have not decided if I will even see that film, especially since it is not the best thing ever. I could even watch the trailer if I had a smartphone.

Twitter / Cecil Helton: Ad: Join this Nielsen panel...
“Ad: Join this Nielsen panel today and help shape the future of smart phones! Earn a $50 gift card in the process! http://spn.tw/ttZRX”

I know at least three people who use a smart phones, including Nifer, with either an Android or Windows operating system, and I shared the link with them. Yeah, in fact one can watch some of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on one of those phones from HTC.

“I wanna boot some Decepticon right in his turbocharger!”

“Ease off your throttle, Cliffjumper. Prime said just find them.”

Twitter / Christopher Hurt: Transformers Live Action ...
“Transformers Live Action Movie Blog (@TFLAMB): TF3 Chicago: Bus, Cars Experience Some Bayhem http://t.co/XFYRtNf”

Although not specifically watching either of those scenes, my friend Nifer was distracted by a stunt performer on a building, fell, and was injured in Chicago. I mended my Chevy Cavalier, which posted 26.532 miles per gallon (8.833 liters per 100 kilometers), and went to McDonald’s.

Before going to Ottawa University tonight, I intend, “To make a special run to Autobot City on Earth. No matter the cost.”

What do you know 001

Congratulations, Nifer Honeycutt! Never stop to rage your dream!

“ ♫ You have a power to shine
Shining like the clear sky ♫ ”

John asked me to stop narrating to the new potential student for Level One, like your girlfriend.

FORMER JCCC SOCCER ALL AMERICAN GOES PRO

“The Johnson County Community College men’s soccer program has another former player who has made his way to the professional ranks. Lucas Rodriguez, a member of the Cavaliers’ 2004 and 2005 teams, was signed earlier this summer by the NSC Minnesota Stars in the USSL Division II Pro League. Rodriguez is the 11th former player to play professional soccer, and the first under head coach Fatai Ayoade.

A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina and graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School, Rodriguez earned both NJCAA and NSCA All-America honors his sophomore at JCCC, becoming just the second player to earn both honors. He also earned NJCAA All-Region VI first-team, NSCAA All-Region first-team and Kansas Jayhawk Conference first-team honors in 2005. Rodriquez finished second on the team in goals with 12, assists with six and points with 30 in 2005. He led the team with five game winning goals, including the game winner over Barton County in the Region VI title game. The Cavaliers finished the 2005 campaign with a 17-7 record and runner-up finish in the District Playoffs.

Rodriguez completed his collegiate eligibility at MidAmerica Nazarene University. In his senior year, Rodriguez helped his team win the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship and finish the season ranked No. 16. He was named the HAAC’s Most Valuable Player, HAAC first-team and garnered NAIA third-team All-America honors.”

In effect, Nifer has turned pro as well, but only after years of personal hell and years of hard work to hone her prodigious wit and to prove her immense talent. I verified, after searching and reviewing the messages in my Google Mail, that Nifer auditioned for The Second City Training Center - Chicago on Friday, June 4, and was accepted by The Second City in Chicago on Wednesday, June 9, 2010.

I said WHEN rather than IF.

Just as the combined casts of Omega Directive and One traveled via the MegaBus to Chicago for the Chicago Improv Festival, Nifer likewise made the journey each week for her class. Denton observed on Thursday:

“If you start at Second City, then you move to Chicago.”

This week, Nifer did move to Chicago, and I was informed Thursday morning. Although I may have accepted this premise, if only at a near-unconscious level, yesterday I found difficulty coming to terms with the inevitability, and the suddenness hurt, a lot. Christopher Hurt has had enough true-life allegories for one day, thank you.

Christopher Hurt did not realize how much Christopher Hurt is beginning to sound like Bob Dole, at least on NetworkedBlogs. The perceptions of Christopher Hurt were correct: Christopher Hurt ‘moat’ have said too much on one of the status updates of Nifer.

Christopher Hurt ‘moat’ have been mulling over a ‘moat’ point, and ‘moat’ have forgotten what was ‘moat’ in the first place. Julie ‘moat’ have been able to stop this at some time in the past.

Christopher Hurt is enjoying the spill-over benefit of the day: doughnuts.

Twitter / Guy Kawasaki: Ambidextrous artist ...
“Ambidextrous artist impresses onlookers [video] http://u.nu/7syte”

Christopher Hurt remains unimpressed, “Yeah, but he can only erase with his right hand!”

¡Hasta que todos seamos uno!

No one has earned or deserves a new age of peace and happiness more than Nifer, for which were most of my tears.

Where was this 000

Christopher Hurt wonders, “Where was this in Back to the Future Part III, DeLorean Motor Company?”

Scottish Scientists Turn Whisky Into Biofuel | Popular Science
“File this under news you can raise a glass to: Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University have figured out how to turn the leftovers from one of Scotland’s biggest exports into biofuel. Made from byproducts of the whisky-making process, the scotch-derived biofuel is ready to run in ordinary automobile engines without requiring any modifications.”

Today I encountered little resistance on the commute to work, powered by “Hare Hare Yukai”.

TiaCarrere.com - Tia Carrere - Official website of actress Tia Carrere - Featuring Photos and news ...
“TiaCarrere.com - Official site of actress Tia Carrere - Your source for everything related to the beautiful actress Tia Carrere featuring exclusive photos of Tia Carrere and updates from Tia Carrere herself on what she is working on. In addition, be sure to vote for Tia Carrere in the upcoming Dancing With the Stars 2.”

Pika! I’ve never ‘moat’ an episode of Castle I didn’t like. Go! Nathan Fillon! Nya!

Giving ‘Charlie Chan’ A Second Chance : NPR
“The fictional Chinese detective Charlie Chan, who starred in a series of novels and movies between the 1920s and the 1950s, is often dismissed as a ‘Yellow Uncle Tom.’ But in the fascinating, sometimes maddening history Charlie Chan, Yunte Huang argues that Charlie is much more than a stereotype.”

I can relate to this:

Twitter / PaddockTalk: RT @ptalkf1news Virgin ...
“RT @ptalkf1news Virgin Unhappy With Ecclestone’s Negativity http://bit.ly/b0X4DO #f1 #formula1”

Christopher Hurt finds that playing Monopoly with six total players is as fun and confusing as implied.

Watch the Record Industry Die « JCCC Library Blog
“When an entire industry refuses to adapt to technology and greed pushes artistry into the backseat, you can end up with the cautionary tale of the record industry. In Steve Knopper’s Appetite for Self-Destruction, the author traces the creation of CDs, digital music distribution, and the iTunes model. Read how downloading didn’t kill the record industry as much as poor decisions made by company executives did.”

I keep having to put an image in the trashcan to send or receive more text messages on my mobile phone.

Israeli Ex-Soldier In Facebook Photo Controversy
“A former Israeli soldier is under fire for posting photos on her Facebook page in which she poses with bound Palestinian prisoners.”

Christopher Hurt was looking for “Sweet E-‘moat’-tion”.

Starsky & Hutch (2004)
“Directed by Todd Phillips. With Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg. Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino with the help of police snitch called Huggy Bear. Visit IMDb for Photos, Showtimes, Cast, Crew, Reviews, Plot Summary, Comments, Discussions, Taglines, Trailers, Posters, Fan Sites”

Christopher Hurt also also finds that some people, like ConsumerQueen.com, actually blog for another purpose than simply to blog:

Snickerdoodles — Consumer Queen ConsumerQueen.com
“Guest Post by According to Rachel Snickerdoodles have been my favorite cookie recipe since forever. I remember my mom always making them! What you need 1 cup of butter softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups all”

Christopher Hurt is known to watch the Official - [adult swim].

Viz Announces August 28thPremiere of Bleach Season 9 on Adult Swim | AnimeNews.biz
“Viz Media has announced the August 28th premiere of the ninth season of Bleach on Adult Swim beginning with episode 168.”

Christopher Hurt finds that coming to terms with a certain inevitability is proving to be difficult.

Twitter / Scott VonSchilling: Peeps, if you give ...
“Peeps, if you give permission for your cellphone to locate you and ‘check-in’ at a location on Facebook, THAT’S NOT A PRIVACY ISSUE!”

I am stopping by Ottawa University and soon the Mainstreet Credit Union.

Who, What, When, and Now...Where | Facebook
“If you’re like me, when you find a place you really like, you want to tell your friends you’re there. Maybe it’s a new restaurant, a beautiful hiking trail or an amazing live show. Starting today, you can immediately tell people about that favorite spot with Facebook Places....”

I did not realize how much I am beginning to sound like Bob Dole.

JCCC INITIATES STATEWIDE ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION

“In partnership with the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education, the JCCC Performing Arts Series Arts Education program is hosting the first meeting for the Kansas Alliance for Arts Education tonight. Representatives from 35 arts organizations, universities and councils from across the state are expected to attend the gathering.

The purpose of the Kansas Alliance is to support policies, practices, programs, and partnerships to ensure that the arts are woven into the very fiber of the educational system and our community.”

I might have said too much today, like your girlfriend.

What do you know 000

Christopher Hurt now understands that all of those family dramas, which his family watches on T.V., are supposed to re-enforce the value of family... oh...

Oops — you’ve made a Freudian slip. What’s the technical term for a slip of the tongue? ...
“It’s one thing to make a typo on your resume, but we know of a worse kind of mistake: calling your boy or girlfriend the name of a previous paramour. Or perhaps you’re talking to your boss and out of your mouth pops an obscene word that rhymes with what you meant to say.”

JCCC NAMED MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL

“JCCC was named today to the 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools by GI Jobs, a veteran-owned magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.

Criteria for making the Military Friendly Schools list includes efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students and academic accreditations. Schools on the list range from state universities and private colleges to community colleges and trade schools.

‘Military students bring a high degree of maturity, life experiences, diversity, leadership and worldliness to the classroom. Other students and faculty benefit from the different perspectives that service members and veterans bring,’ said Terry A. Calaway, JCCC president.

JCCC has a Veterans Services office, staffed full time by Kena Zumalt, Veterans Administration adviser, who serves as the VA certifying official and oversees a staff of three VA workstudy students. The office serves active, reserve and retired military as well as dependents.

‘This list is especially important now because the Post-9/11 GI Bill has given veterans virtually unlimited financial means to go to school,’ said Rich McCormack, G.I. Jobs publisher. ‘Veterans can now enroll in any school, provided they’re academically qualified. So schools are clamoring for them like never before. Veterans need a trusted friend to help them decide where to get educated. The Military Friendly Schools list is that trusted friend.’

A full story and detailed list of Military Friendly Schools will be highlighted in the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools and on a poster, both of which will be distributed to hundreds of thousands of active and former military personnel in late September.

The newly redesigned website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, features interactive tools and search functionality to assist military veterans in choosing schools that best meet their personal educational needs. The site currently shows 2010 Military Friendly Schools but will switch to the 2011 list in late September.”

I play Mafia Wars on Facebook:

Twitter / MafiaWars: 9.8 Million! at 10 ...
“9.8 Million! at 10 million we blow the truck up! Play Mafia Wars Vegas! http://zyn.ga/me”

PUBLIC INVITED TO JCCC’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DAY ON SEPT. 15

“JCCC will host its annual Criminal Justice Day from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the Commons Courtyard.

Demonstrations and representatives at Criminal Justice Day are:

• SWAT team unit
• K-9 demos
• Crime analysis
• Federal agencies
• Bomb disposal
• Roll-over car
• Motorcycle squads
• Crime scene displays
• Fingerprinting
• Weapons
• Self-defense
• Taser
• Kansas Department of Corrections
• Representatives from the Lenexa, Merriam, Olathe, Overland Park police departments

Criminal Justice Day is designed to inform the community about safety issues and community resources and inform potential students about administration of justice career opportunities.

Criminal Justice Day is sponsored by JCCC’s administration of justice program, which offers an associate’s degree that can lead to employment in law enforcement, corrections and investigations as well as prepare students to earn a bachelor's degree in this field. Job titles in the administration of justice field include background investigator, body guard, border patrol agent, chief of police, corrections officer, crime lab technician, deputy marshal, deputy sheriff, detective, forensic scientist, highway patrol officer, juvenile officer, park ranger, security guard, special weapons and tactics officer, warden and many others.

For more information about Criminal Justice Day or JCCC’s administration of justice program, contact Kenneth Sissom, assistant professor, administration of justice, at ext. 4585.”

For me, the choice is obvious.

Twitter / Official AskMen.com: Would You Rather Go 3 ...
“Would You Rather Go 3 Months Without Sex or a Cell Phone? http://ow.ly/2rk84 (via @asylumdotcom)”

JCCC ANNOUNCES CURRENT U.S. ISSUES FOR FALL

“JCCC will host Current U.S. Issues from 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21-Oct. 12, in Polsky Theatre of the Carlsen Center, JCCC.

All lectures are free and open to the public.

• Sept. 21, Beware Greeks Needing Gifts: The Global Economy in Flux
Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence
• Sept. 28, Kansas City Art Institute, 125 Years Young
Hal Wert, history professor, KCAI
• Oct. 5, What’s Going On with “Going Green”?
Kristin Riott, director of community outreach, Bridging the Gap
• Oct. 12, What Goes Up Eventually Comes Down
Bill Helming, economist and agribusiness consultant

Current U.S. Issues is sponsored by the community services division of JCCC. For more information, contact Diann Handy, ext. 3919. Parking is provided in the west lower garage of the Carlsen Center.”

Christopher Hurt wonders how Don Karnage came by delivery of those newspapers; he likely found them on some doorsteps, like your girlfriend, DrinkSmart®.

Whirlwind weekend 000

Saturday Christopher Hurt had a great lunch at Blanc on the Country Club Plaza. Ask for Ed! He will take care of you properly!

Christopher Hurt was invited to a “Premiere Sneak Peek” of the new Cadillac CTS Coupe on Monday evening at Van Cadillac and Van Chevrolet. I stopped at Z-Teca Mexican Grill in Crown Center on the way.

Twitter / ConsumerQueen: If you haven't heard of ...
“If you haven’t heard of @IamChrisMann your in the living in the dark! He is the hottest new thing!... http://fb.me/DYqGOSks”

I went to the shows at The Roving Imp Theater, thoroughly enjoying them, and later, there with friends, I watched some episodes from my favorite animated series along with my favorite movie. I have had a whirlwind day; it was kind of a Blurr. Just a moment, I actually thought as fast as John Moschitta Jr. speaks, and I actually think my mind missed a gear.

Cathy Coming To An End
“Cathy Guisewite, the creator of Cathy, is ending her syndicated daily comic strip after 34 years.”

Now could be my time to go to bed as well. I had a really good dream Sunday morning, which compelled me to come to The Roving Imp Theater to see the inaugural show of the new ensemble The Church of Improv.

Best Buy sues priest over God Squad car | Geek.com
“Aug. 16, 2010 - Best Buy has created a public relations nightmare. The kind of nightmare that could only come as a result of a company suing a priest. You heard right.”

I stayed later for one half of the class taught by Nifer, until I became too hot.

College Now student honored
“JCCC College Now student May Stanley studies in Germany.”

The title of my previous entry (Thank you so much, and sorry if this is confusing!!) directly quotes some correspondence.

Sounds Like an Oil Change
“Watch what happens when you turn a Kendall Motor Oil lube shop into a sound studio as these technicians bang out a catchy beat all their own. Visit our Youtube Channel to see more Kendall videos. You can also visit for more information. Like what you see? Hit the ‘Like’ button now.”

Unlike a few friends, I have not created a brand for myself on Facebook:

Twitter / sheri strykowski: How To Create A Facebook ...
How To Create A Facebook Username http://bit.ly/bH715b (All Facebook)

Choosing a memorable user-name could also be a challenge.

‘Groundhog Day’ for real: She’s stuck in 1994 - TODAY People - TODAYshow.com

“Every day Michelle Philpots wakes up in 1994. Due to brain injuries from two accidents, the British woman can recall everything up to that year, but each night forgets the events of the day before. ‘I want to be back to the normal me and not this shell of a person,’ she said Monday.”

Christopher Hurt likes being greeted, but dislikes forgetting the name of the person by whom he is greeted.

Twitter / Christopher Hurt: RT @spamdiary Canterbury ...
“RT @spamdiary Canterbury Who’s Who Scam Gets Creative http://bit.ly/bYDLMp”

Last night, at Team Trivia at the Roving Imp Coffee House, I placed second to Zach (significant other of Chanté), and as one sister in the service of Christ the Lord once said to another sister in the service of Christ the Lord,“Let us not make a habit of that.”

RealClearPolitics - Why ObamaCare Must Be Repealed

“Today, Canadians familiar with America’s new healthcare law are recognizing remarkable similarities between our healthcare future and their healthcare past. Obamacare adheres closely to the Canadian rubric for how to nationalize a formerly private healthcare system.”

Wow, that is unfortunate; I would liken that for the group K.I.S.S. to have to apply mascara for a third time, like your girlfriend.

Twitter / FUNimation: Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuuuuues ...
“Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuuuuuesday. Why Tuesdays are special: it’s new DVD/BD Day! Yaaaaaay! *crazy muppet arms*”

Rehearsal for the International House of Mancakes has been postponed for an indefinite time, but Denton does have a game night on Tuesdays at his home.

Thank you so much, and sorry if this is confusing!!

Because the song is featured in the ad for The Expendables, a movie which itself is expendable, I recognized why “Paradise City” has been playing so often in my mind.

The stunning decline of Barack Obama: 10 key reasons why the Obama presidency is in meltdown
“The last few weeks have been a nightmare for President Obama, in a summer of discontent in the United States.”

Christopher Hurt finds that the Brit was more than correct in his criticism, although the situation is not quite Scott Pilgrim versus the World.

PERFORMING ARTS SERIES NATALIE COLE PERFORMANCE ALMOST SOLD OUT

“The Performing Arts Series at JCCC will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a performance by Natalie Cole at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 in Yardley Hall.

Very few tickets remain. Patron tickets, located in the Center Orchestra, now qualify for the faculty/staff half-price discount.

Read more about the performance here.

$100 buys a ticket to the show, plus a fabulous post-show reception, regularly priced at $200. To take advantage of the discount, you must have a JCCC email address.

Call the Box Office at ext. 4445 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to reserve your ticket today.”

One hundred dollars could also buy a lot of baseball cards and gum.

Twitter / Jimmy Kimmel: excellent - the 30 worst ...
“excellent - the 30 worst baseball card photos of all-time http://bitURL.net/agh3”

Today Guy and Martha are better at paronomasia than I, Christopher Hurt. Lately, whenever I use anything other than BP, my mileage sucks, like your girlfriend. I posted 30.944 miles per gallon (7.574 liters per 100 kilometers) on my birthday, and today my Chevy Cavalier posted 26.871 miles per gallon (8.722 liters per 100 kilometers).

I missed the party

At least until the Overland Parkway, Christopher Hurt briefly followed a caravan for MINI USA’s “MINI TAKES THE STATES 2010” tour for a little while on I-35. Yesterday they were at Baron BMW - MINI near the Merriam Visitors Bureau, today from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. they have an event at Heartland Community Church, later they will be on their way to Dodge City, and then they will finish the tour in Denver.

MINI TAKES THE STATES 2010
“Now that the rally has begun, we’ll be making daily updates to the website. Check back regularly for the latest updates, photos and other important news items.”

Yeah, I missed the party, like your girlfriend.

Op-Ed Contributor - Say Goodbye to Fannie and Freddie - NYTimes.com
“Two flawed agencies the housing market would be better off without.”

I was informed that the interviewed person in this article is a part of The Cato Institute.

Twitter / Christopher Hurt: RT @ITworld What’s worse ...
“RT @ITworld What’s worse than privacy legislation? No privacy legislation | ITworld http://bit.ly/cpdzrw”

A recent commentary, “A Captive of the Industry”, was written by Jim Harper, the previously interviewed person.

What? They shut down One Manga?

Why Reading Manga at a Library is Not the Same as Scanlations: 4 Reasons by Robin Brenner
“Librarian and author Robin Brenner breaks down four reasons why reading manga from a library is not the same as reading illegal scanlations. When fans have protested the closure of sites that hosted scanlated or pirated manga, many protested that they didn’t see the difference between reading manga scanlations online and borrowing and reading manga from a library. Brenner explains why this manga myth deserves to be busted.”

Well, then I definitely missed the party. Yes, one of the previous links was from my account on Twitter.

Twitter / ジンプ: Not like I need another ...
“Not like I need another social media outlet, but I know lots of artists use LiveJournal. Tell me your username so I can add you! Mine= Ginpu”

Kitto I am also on Facebook, on which some ads are as dubious as spam:

Subject: Business offer

“Hi,
You had indicated a while ago that you were looking for something to make more money or start a business from home.
The business I offer you takes only 1-2 hours a day. I'm looking for a business partner to start your own business. I’m an eBay trader. I have an offer for you which will help both of us make some money and have fun doing it. And the best... it's free to join! :)
Please, contact me & we’ll discuss the details.

Respond only to my personal e-mail.”

With skepticism, each statement should be read as more of question, especially if we are talking about losing a drag race to a legendary Plymouth automobile:

“‘Cuda told you that?”

GALILEO PARKING GARAGE CLOSED WEEKENDS, STARTING AUG. 14

“In JCCC’s continuing effort to promote sustainability and conserve energy, the Galileo Parking Garage will be closed on weekends beginning Saturday, Aug. 14.”

MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW FOR YOUR SPACE AT CAMPUS KICKOFF SEPT. 1

“Campus Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the Commons Plaza and Fountain Square.

At the event, students will have access to information about JCCC student organizations and academic majors/programs, interact with student services/learner engagement division personnel, and have the opportunity to visit with admissions representatives from transfer colleges and universities.

They’ll also enjoy pizza, world famous JCCC hot dogs, a rock climbing wall, Roasterie coffee, horticulture plant sale, Latin party band Son Venezuela, just to name a few. A couple new surprises planned as well. It’s an educational and fun filled day! You will want to be a part of this JCCC tradition.

To reserve your space at Campus Kickoff:

• Student organizations should contact Michael Duah to reserve a table.

• Academic majors/programs faculty may sign up for a table online via marketplace.

• Student services/learner engagement departments should contact Kit Frankenfield.”

Twitter / William Maley: Busy having an argument ...
“Busy having an argument with myself..”

“Duck Tales teaches Inflation Lesson” was shared by the American Majority.

Twitter / The Manga Critic: The next time someone ...
“The next time someone tells me what a social utopia Sweden is, I’m going to make them watch The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”

But the party’s over.

Most Voters Say Obama, Congressional Democrats More Liberal Than They Are
“Twelve percent (12%) of voters say the president is more conservative than they are, and 13% think the same of the average Democrat in Congress.”

And that is the good news.

If I Hadn't Found Jesus, I’d Feel Pretty Shitty About My Crimes
“The first few months behind bars were the worst of my life. Every night I’d stare into the darkness, waiting for the nightmares, waiting to hear those horrible screams all over again.”

Although The Onion does not qualify, I have in fact found many political resources on Facebook.

Lindsay Lohan Quotes Cato Institute on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines
“http://bit.ly/cTfSZw After being sentenced to 90 days in jail, Linsday Lohan quotes a 2002 Cato Institute article on federal sentencing guidelines.”

Among these resources is the before-mentioned The Cato Institute.

This is the truth from my heart.

Christopher Hurt replaced the roll of paper towels in the kitchenette at work, like your girlfriend.

Woman Publicly Outs Boss for Playing FarmVille at Work
“A girl named Jenny announced that she was quitting her job through a series of messages written on dry erase boards.”

Today, Christopher Hurt is a true hero, unlike the previously mentioned person.

Twitter / Scott VonSchilling: Yep. ‘HOPA’ girl? Pure hoax ...
“Yep. ‘HOPA’ girl? Pure hoax. In fact, the website has a history of pulling hoaxes. Great work, internet, in never checking your sources.”

I am continually bested by The Onion.

Visiting Chinese PM Presents Obama With The Expendables On DVD
“WASHINGTON—At a Rose Garden ceremony Tuesday, visiting Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao presented President Barack Obama with a DVD of the forthcoming action film The Expendables, which opens nationwide Aug.”

Of course, they have a staff of writers, and I am not that clever.

Digital technology revolutionizes music
“As music technology has advanced, equipment costs have gone down, allowing students in JCCC’s digital audio lab to use the same digital audio software and hardware that professionals use in studios worldwide. Digital synthesizers are loaded right into computer hard drives, and music is digital from start to finish.”

Christopher Hurt cues “Hare Hare Yukai”.

Twitter / MC Thumbtack: The look on someone’s face ...
“The look on someone’s face when you tell them their favorite reality show is fake? I call that the ‘No Santa’ look.”

John, I highly doubt that premise. I think that the TSA agent was suggesting, out of friendliness, to Nifer that she smile. Pika!

“We at the [TSA] do not have a sense of humor we’re aware of.”

Brain scan detects autism in adults - Holy Kaw!
“For the first time, a quick brain scan can identify adults with autism with more than 90 percent accuracy. The method could lead to a screening for autism spectrum disorders in children.”

I say again, “Yes, I am a victim of something identifiable, and it has a name!”

Twitter / sheri strykowski: Yes, Sidebar Boxes Will Be ...
“Yes, Sidebar Boxes Will Be Removed From Facebook Pages http://bit.ly/9wt32m (All Facebook)”

I do not think that that affects personal profile pages.

Cars hacked through wireless tire sensors
“Researchers have shown that the tire pressure monitoring sensors found in new cars can be exploited, allowing attackers to track vehicles remotely and crash ECUs.”

For a year and a half, my 2003 Chevy Cavalier was the most new car owed by my family. In 2007, my sister bought her 2005 Chevy Classic. Last year my mom brought a 2008 Chevy Impala, which has such a system.

The Hub | A New TV Network for Kids and Families, Coming 10.10.10.
“Welcome to the future home of The Hub! An all new TV network and entertainment destination for kids and families. Visit www.hubworld.com for games, videos and fun. Coming 10.10.10.”

Back in my day, The Hub was an on-line place where hipsters talked about their 1996 Toyota RAV4s.

Toyota and Tesla Plan an Electric RAV4 - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com
“Tesla Motors announced Friday that it would collaborate with Toyota on an electric RAV4, to go on sale in 2012.”

This is the truth from my heart.

Twitter / sheri strykowski: The importance of enjoying ...
“The importance of enjoying the habit http://bit.ly/cCjKFK (Zen Habits)”

Now means my time to go start a new habit of taking pride in things.

JCCC DEBATER FINISHES IN TOP 10 SPEAKERS AT DEBATE INSTITUTE

“JCCC debater Kristin Brandt received the ninth place speaker award out of more than 80 debaters attending the Arizona Debate Institute (ADI) held in Tempe, Ariz., July 26 – Aug. 8.

Most of the competitors were from four-year schools.

The debaters spent two weeks on skill development and research to prepare for the upcoming season. This year’s debate topic is immigration and the resolution for the year is:

‘Resolved: the United States federal government should substantially increase the number of and/or substantially expand beneficiary eligibility for its visas for one or more of the following: employment-based immigrant visas, nonimmigrant temporary worker visas, family-based visas, human trafficking-based visas.’

The debate team is gearing up for the travel season that begins in the middle of September.”

JCCC WOMEN’S SOCCER RANKED SECOND IN NJCAA POLL

“The Johnson County Community College women’s soccer team has been selected No. 2 in the 2010 NJCAA Preseason Poll. This is the highest preseason ranking in the program’s history.

Last season the Lady Cavaliers finished second at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship. JCCC is the only team in the state to earn a berth to the national tournament. The team is coached by Jim Schwab.”

JCCC VOLLEYBALL TEAM RANKED FOURTH IN NJCAA POLL

“The Johnson County Community College volleyball team has been selected No. 4 in the 2010 NJCAA Volleyball Preseason Poll.

The volleyball team has been ranked in the top 10 in every NJCAA National Volleyball poll since Aug. 19, 2007, a streak of 28 weeks. JCCC volleyball has also opened the season ranked in six straight years, and eight of the last nine.”

The new Ford F-150 sports at least three new choices for engines.

2011 Ford F-150 Engine Lineup
“Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com gets an inside look at the all-new 2011 Ford F-150 engine lineup. It includes 3.7-L V-6, 5.0-L V-8 and 3.5-L V-6 EcoBoost engines, all standard with six-speed automatic transmissions.”

Yesterday some spam slipped by the automated defenses:

Subject: Your resume

Greetings,

I'm contacting you regarding your resume. Please contact me if you are still interested in new job offers.

Regards.
Martin Lamber.

Subject: Supply Chain Manager position

We are the flagship company of a conglomerate of dynamic business enterprises engaged in the retail, wholesale, direct selling, field selling and distribution of home appliances, consumer electronics, IT products and its accessories.


Supply Chain Manager position.

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for building strong business relationships with suppliers, coordinating NPI processes.

Must be deadline-driven, detailed-oriented and possess strong interpersonal relationship skills.

Competitive Salary Offered ~ $30,000 USD - $36,000 USD Annual Salary.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the US. The position is limited.


If you are interested in working, please send us your CV (curriculum vitae) and contact phone number to Email.

Back in my day, a CV was a constant-velocity joint, like your girlfriend.