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As part of the Chopper Shopper Fuel Rewards Program, I used my Chopper Shopper Rewards card to save on fuel at QuikTrip. My Chevy Cavalier posted 27.731 miles per gallon or 8.451 liters per 100 kilometers, which is disappointing, like your girlfriend.

World’s coolest math teacher plays prank [video] - Holy Kaw!
“Biola University professor Matt Weathers makes math more fun than writing ‘Hello Boobs’ on a calculator with his annual tricky treats-filled Halloween presentation.”

Sorry, still not forming sentences correctly due to obscenely drowsy effects of BENADRYL® .

How car restoration works - Holy Kaw!
“Some people dream of owning a brand new Escalade or Maybach, but others have bigger -- and older -- dreams. If you’d rather drive a classic, the accessibility and ease of car restoration can turn that vision into reality.”

Because of Chevrolet, I thought that I should also share this SEMA-related link.

E-ROD LS3 | Hot Rod with Crate Engine | GM Performance Parts
“Introducing the first-ever emission-compliant crate engine package: the EROD LS3. Our engineers have harnessed world-class power and efficiency, all in one package. And it's available to you only from GM Performance Parts.”

I found a BMW, a Corvette, a Dodge, a Ferrari, a Ford Mustang, and a Nissan on this list:

Ten Cars Overshadowed By Their Successor
“It’s an automaker’s job to improve on previous models, but sometimes they get it so right that the previous generation is completely overshadowed. With your help, we put together a list of the ten cars overshadowed by their successor.”

Actually, I’m not sorry; I am not sure with which sloporce to regard the watchman.

Where International Standard Units Come From, Part Two: The Second | Popular Science
“This week, the origin and continued preservation of five of our favorite standard units of measure.”

Christopher Hurt thanks Popular Science, but does not thank AOL Television quite so much.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Charlie O’Donnell Dies at 78
“‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Charlie O’Donnell, whose signature voice opened the game show for decades, died at the age of 78 in his Los Angeles.”

Christopher Hurt reminds his friends in KANSAS, who think that Proposition 19 is on the BALLOT HERE, for your information or knowledge, that is on the ballot in CALIFORNIA, so YOU CANNOT VOTE FOR IT HERE.

“Computers may be twice as fast as they were in 1973, but your average voter is as drunk and stupid as ever. The only thing that’s different is me.”

Christopher Hurt thanks Futurama, and Sheri Strykowski.

Black and White Photography: 25 Beautiful Examples | Vandelay Design Blog
“Many designers love to view photographs for design inspiration. In this post we’ll showcase some beautiful black and white photos for your own inspiration. If you like a particular photo and you want to see more, click on the image or the link in the photo credit and you’ll be led to the source.”

Christopher Hurt believes this to interest any fan of The Office, especially David Rushing; the answers are from Rainn Wilson.

The 5 Questions You Hate Not Knowing the Answer to
“Why the hell did I buy an iPad? Did I fall victim to crass commercialism? Am I any different than my son, who wants whatever sugar-laden cereal happens to be showing in the ad before whatever cartoon he’s watching?”

Christopher Hurt agrees with William H. Cosby, Jr. (Bill Cosby).

Twitter / Bill Cosby: Definition of a person not ...
“Definition of a person not voting today: a-pathetic person.”

I will soon be on the way to likely celebrate a Republican Party sweep ~! At an actual Kansas Republican Party ~! This is the only sweeping we do; we can all afford maids, says Sarah Palin, don’t’cha know ~!