The poniard is afoot.

Christopher Hurt is functioning with higher than normal, higher than expected levels of lucidity this morning. I am even remembering errands to run this afternoon!

Congress is back - send them a letter opposing the Brown Bailout
“Every person that lets their legislator know that they don’t approve of the inappropriate bailout of a company that does not need it - and which places its competitor at a highly unfair disadvantage - can make a difference.”

Bringing a knife to a gunfight
“The act of taking an amount of any substance to a gathering which is obviously insufficient.”

Han shot first - Star Wars
“From original 1977 version of Star Wars that George Lucas would like you to forget. Han shoots first, as it should be (or ‘Han shot ONLY’ if you want to nit-pick). ;-) The DVD that this video clip comes from is non-anamorphic (not natively widescreen) because it comes from an old laserdisc master.”

The poniard Rhoads is afoot later, like your girlfriend.

13 Ideas for Writing Better than the Next Guy
John Paul Aguiar thanks BizChickBlogs.

Christopher Hurt does not feel as much guilt now, because several other people in the class did not post their responses to the Ottawa University bulletin board until either yesterday or Saturday.

Hate PowerPoint? Here Are 5 Web-based Alternatives
“Whether they’re for clients, customers or colleagues, visual presentations are an unavoidable part of doing business. For years, Microsoft PowerPoint has been the standard bearer of slide presentation ...”

In a few scenes of Tangled, which I saw on Friday, Rapunzel looks like a Glo Worm.

1956 Chevy Bel Air - Flowmaster Super 40 Mufflers
I do like this and seeing a Corvette in Bonner Springs.

Yesterday I ate a McRib from McDonald’s; it was actually quite good, like your girlfriend.

BMW 6 Series Convertible
“This is the new BMW 6 Series Convertible: sporty, luxurious and with a special interior and exterior design. Have a first look at the 2+2-seater.”

Fortunately, I am not as vain as BMW, and I did not respond to this spam, which today landed twice in my in-box.

“Dear Christopher,

Recently you were selected as an inductee into the Distinguished Professionals Online Registry Among Executives. This selection was based on our research committees efforts to identify top professionals around the globe.

Unfortunately, we did not receive your vital networking information. In the workplace it isn’t what you know, it’s who you know and who knows you. Social and business networking is the modern standard in developing relationships throughout the world. The potential for recognition and building networks within a community of 400,000 working professionals in numerous fields on a global scale is unlimited.

Consider this: if you make just one contact using the connections and visibility that Who’s Who provides, it will benefit you for a lifetime. As we are trying to build a comprehensive network of business professionals, there is no cost for your inclusion. Please click the link below to fill out your basic listing. Our community needs you as much as you need it.

It is professional, accomplished individuals like yourself that allows us to offer the visibility and advertising potential that we do. Again, we do require additional information to complete the selection process and kindly ask that you access this form on our website.

Our registration deadline for this year's candidates is December 31st, 2010. To ensure you are included, we must receive your verification on or before this date. On behalf of our Committee, I salute your achievement and welcome you to our association.

Sincerely,
Robert Patterson
Vice President, Research Division

Distinguished Professionals Online
26 Bond Street
Westbury, NY 11542, USA”

Christopher Hurt is lamenting the loss of the Milburn Golf and Country Club, which has no official word on their fan page, but many are recalling fond memories thereof.