Web Wanderings 006

Christopher Hurt watches NASCAR on ESPN intermittently with Formula One on Speed TV.

Twitter / Frances Delgado: While driving, saw a car ...
“While driving, saw a car with a gurren dan sticker and a license plate border that said ‘kick reason to the curb’ today’s a good day”

At Pocono both Kurt Busch and Elliot Sadler had hard hits in the race, which was briefly flagged red.

Is the ‘Helios’ destined for the scrap heap? « Identity Forum
“In a digital era — as BP attempts to shift assets, ‘cap’ expenses, restore reputation and rebuild trust — is it possible the global giant has invested enough in its brand and identity to be able to recover, without having to change face?”

I took a little while to start laughing at these music videos from India; the English words on the screen are simply what the authors of the YouTube videos have thought that they heard.

Twitter / RainnWilson: These made me laugh and ...
“These made me laugh and laugh: http://bit.ly/pjzyD & http://bit.ly/9Q4G64”

Twitter / RainnWilson: Jennifer Aniston adopts 33 ...
“Jennifer Aniston adopts 33 yr old boyfriend from Africa (thanks @onion) - http://bit.ly/c112Bj”

I have played Car Town, but really I do not like waiting for four minutes on a car wash.

Car Town turns Facebook gamers into car people — Autoblog
“Car Town Facebook game by Cie Games - Click above for high-res image gallery For those of you who partake in the world of Facebook games.”

Maybe.

Report: Porsche reconsidering diesel Cayenne for North America — Autoblog
“2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo - Click above for high-res image gallery Audi, Mercedes, BMW and VW offer their premium SUVs in diesel flavors.”

Christopher Hurt remembers the alphabet, or ABCs: Audi, BMW, and Cadillac.

Video: Double Bill - C/D and MT pit Cadillac CTS-V Coupe vs. Audi RS5 vs. BMW M3 — Autoblog
“Click above to watch the video after the jump The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe has some serious performance chops. The potent angular coupe is loaded.”

Christopher Hurt says, “This is the way this ‘President’ leads the country... all of 10 feet!”

Obama drives the Volt... all of 10 feet — Autoblog Green
“President Obama test-drives the 2011 Chevrolet Volt on Friday during a visit to the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant and pronounces it sound.”

Yeah, Christopher Hurt reminds you, “Nothing is better than Dr Pepper.”

Autoteknika | Godzilla! The Nissan GT-R by Konigseder
“The Austrian tuning house Königseder is responsible for the beast you see before you and they have meticulously gone through the entire vehicle to make sure...”

According to the website on this vehicle, the engine is the 6.0L V8, which is E85 FlexFuel capable with Active Fuel Management, which is GM’s cylinder-deactivation technology.

New Bill Not Necessary: Public Option Already in Obamacare | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
“The Foundry promotes conservative policies and principles by offering the best in public policy research with the day’s current events. The Foundry is published by The Heritage Foundation.”

On Monday, I will only go outside briefly, “Rodger, gain-sharing.”

Excessive heat advisory issued; heat indices expect between 105 and 110 degrees - KansasCity.com
“An excessive heat advisory has been issued for the Kansas City metropolitan area today with temperatures expected to be in the mid- to upper-90s — heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees. The National Weather Service said a hot and humid air mass is moving back over the area, causing temperatures to soar into the middle and upper 90s. The high temperatures will be accompanied with very high humidity.”

Pibb was a response to Dr Pepper: without Dr Pepper, Pibb would not exist... and I do not want to imagine what the world would be without Dr Pepper. Fortunately I left a gaps with the windows of my Chevy Cavalier, and I just heard good news!

Hot Air » Breaking: Federal judge refuses to dismiss Virginia challenge to ObamaCare.

Kitto most of the nation is still “dick riding,” yet he can longer pull the percale over the eyes of Virginians!

The Associated Press: Obama: GOP leaders have no new ideas
“ATLANTA — President Barack Obama says Republican leaders haven't come up with ‘a single, solitary new idea’ to help the American people recover from the economic recession.”

Christopher Hurt reminds you that those words are coming from someone who also has no new ideas.

Several NBA Teams Interested In Shaq As A Person
“NEW YORK—Officials from the Hawks, Celtics, and Heat expressed interest in Shaquille O'Neal as a person Wednesday, confirming league rumors that they believed the free agent center would be highly suitable for a long-term friendship.”

Christopher Hurt laughs that “diddy” rhymes with other things.

Twitter / iamdiddy: www.diddyblog.com the most ...
“www.diddyblog.com the most positive blog in the world and none of my shameless diddy promotions allowed! Lol :)”

Why we create art is a good question.

Overthinking Things 8/1/10 « The Hooded Utilitarian
“Years ago, my wife wrote an article about Morris Dancing. The last line of the article was, ‘Why do we dance? Because we have to.’ I know why and how I write (because I have to, obviously) and I began to wonder how of much creative work is simply a product of compulsion.”

I have seen the commercials: Hyundai Sonata Uncensored - Home

U.S. Armed Forces, Maritan Creators Make Joint Manga - Anime News Network
“The United States Armed Forces in Japan have announced on Monday that they are collaborating with the Maritan manga creators to publish a manga celebrating the 50-year alliance between America and Japan. The official blog of the Maritan manga franchise confirmed the news. Artist Yukio Hirai is best known for Mahō no Kaiheitai Pixel☆Maritan (Magical Marine Pixel*Maritan), the manga/CD set that teaches Japanese people how to talk like a U.S. Marine — with profanity.”

PETER NEWMAN PRESENTS ECONOMIC FORECAST IN SEPT. 1 POLSKY LECTURE

Peter Newman, a certified public accountant and host of KMBZ’s Moneyline, will present the next Polsky Practical Personal Enrichment lecture, What’s the Outlook for 2011 and Beyond — Bright, Cloudy or Dark?, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the Polsky Theatre of the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College.

The seminar is free, but seating is limited. Reserved covered parking is available. Refreshments and networking are offered one-half hour before and after the program. Doors open at 7 p.m. Bring family and friends.

Newman, host of KMBZ’s Moneyline (11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday) and one of the city’s leading tax and financial experts with more than 30 years of experience, will discuss the following topics:

• High rates (up to 24 percent), low risk – tax lien certificates
• Roth IRA’s conversions – not for everyone.
• Social Security benefits
• Congressional legislation update – Health Care and HIRE acts
• Will Income Tax and the Internal Revenue Code ever be abolished?

This series is underwritten by the Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation within the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation in partnership with JCCC and includes topics not now being offered elsewhere.

Previous Polsky Series seminars can be viewed at http://video.jccc.edu anytime or SureWest or Time-Warner Channel 17, Comcast Channel 22 (Johnson County only) from 7-10 p.m. Sunday or 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesday.

Thank you for your time, like your girlfriend. Christopher Hurt was leaving home in his Chevy Cavalier, and while listening to “Lost My Music”, recognized the approach of his sister just as Haruhi sang, “Hey!”