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Monday, January 31, 2011

An offer that I cannot refuse 007

Located in Park Place, a shopping district just north of the AMC Town Center 20 in Leawood, Kansas, The Gents Place Men’s Fine Grooming originally opened as Craig Allen’s Men’s Fine Grooming in 2009. They have changed the name but retained the same staff.
All the Trimmings Included: Experience the Best at a Men’s Spa - The Gents Place, Frisco, TX
“Do you secretly want to know what all the fuss is about with those spas, but don’t want your wife to know that you’re curious about it?”
I became a fan on the Facebook, and signed up for a three-course styling, normally $35, for free. That was an offer that I could not refuse, 007. With twenty years of experience, Holly was excellent.
29 Ways to Keep Me Coming Back to Your Blog Again and Again
“Teach me how to do something. Entertain me. Stimulate me to think. Tell me a story. Present me with some ...”
After I had brought a 35-bottle case of Nestlé Pure Life water inside the house from my car, my sister Kimberly observed that they had been cooled for free. I was so proud!
26 Ways to Enhance Your Blog Content | Social Media Examiner
“Great blogging tips to improve your blog writing, ensure the production of high-quality posts and blog content to get more traffic to your blog.”
When Guy Kawasaki shared this link on Twitter, I realized that I should have read my newsletter in my Windows Live Hotmail!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Stale zaniness 005

♪ Come on now (Shout!) ♪
ReBoot - The Box Set
“THE WAIT IS OVER! SUPER-CHARGE WITH ONE OF THE MOST REQUESTED, LANDMARK CGI ANIMATED ADVENTURES! ReBoot Seasons 1& 2 NEWLY REMASTERED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DVD AVAILABLE IN STORES NATIONWIDE THIS MARCH 1, 2011 Passionate fans can Pre-Order to own ReBoot: The Definitive Mainframe Edition Complete ...”
Rainmaker Entertainment, thank you, but no need to shout. For one’s information, Internet etiquette, or netiquette, says that one should not type in all capital letters; such is perceived as shouting. One should not be surprised that I like many of the following shows:
The 10 Geekiest Animated Series of All-Time - Gearlog
“With news of an impending Angry Birds animated series, it seemed like an appropriate time to ask the PCMag staff what they considered the geekiest animated series of all time. We got plenty of answers--and even more nostalgia--but somehow managed to cut the list down to 10 shows ...”
Yeah, this might become a post of lists.
5 Ways to Integrate QR Codes into Your Cardiovascular Marketing « The Main Artery
“QR Codes can offer a seamless way to engage patients and prospective patients in a meaningful experience with your brand.”
At the Circle K, I bought some fuel, and my Chevy Cavalier posted 26.975 miles per gallon or 8.688 liters per 100 kilometers.
5 Complaints About Modern Life (That Are Statistically B.S.)
“As much as we like to joke about the sorry state of the world, the facts really don’t back us up.”
I really have nothing about which to complain, I suppose.
Get Make a fucking job.
“Big fucking crisis = big fucking opportunity* Stuck for ideas? 43% of homes are under-insulated so you can go fucking insulate them for a start. Repair bikes. Start a veg gardener service. Recycle oil into fuel. Here’s a ton of truly great ideas. * or not, but whatever.”
Have I said lately how much I like the Sharam channel on my Pandora radio? Well, I do. I do.
The future of annoying is an advertising robot that chases you through the mall
“It’s a common theme in scifi that robots will be encumbered with menial tasks, but Duval Guillaume’s Alfa Romeo adbot’s saddled with a deplorable one. The robot trails consumers throughout a mall in Belgium, begging them to buy a car.”
Yeah, I actually used Internet Explorer for a little while today...
Yakushima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“Yakushima (屋久島?), one of the Ōsumi Islands, is an island of about 500 km² and roughly 15,000 islanders to the south of Kyūshū in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The Vincennes Strait (Yakushima Kaikyō) separates it from Tanegashima. The highest point on the island is Miyanoura-dake at 1,935 metres ...”
Why did I ever leave you, Google Chrome?
5 Bad Google Ads: What Were They Thinking?!
“Ad copy is a significant factor in Quality Score which can impact the cost of PPC clicks. Why and how? It’s mostly about ‘relevance,’ and that is ...”
Why must the NFL be shown instead of Animation Domination?
5 life lessons courtesy of Pac Man - Holy Kaw!
“For a certain generation, Pac Man defined the early gaming experience with the coolest kid on the block being the one with an Atari. Downplaying the virtues of the video game has been going on since Pong mesmerized the easily-entertained, yet as Aaron Matteson of Joystick Division points out, there...”
Only able to accept ten per day, I might rue sending so many hired guns in the Mafia Wars Game.
Logo Design Gone Wrong: 10 Offbeat Examples
“Logos define brands and they create corporate images because logos are what sticks in people’s mind and creates associations. Think Coca-Cola, Nike...”
Thank you, Automobile Magazine, and this should also be interesting to watch in the X Games against the Ford Racing Ford Fiesta!
2012 Subaru Impreza - Sneak Preview - Automobile Magazine
“The Impreza is due for a complete redesign for 2012, which should address many of the current car’s shortcomings. Read about the 2012 Subaru Impreza in this sneak preview article brought to you by the automotive experts at Automobile Magazine.”
Now is actually the time for the previously mentioned Crunchyroll and homework.
AH-1 Cobra Helicopter - Premium Wood Designs
“This scale replica of the powerful AH-1 Cobra Helicopter is hand crafted from solid mahogany. This wood model is an accurate reproduction with three coats of polyurethane.”
I decided to join the family upstairs to view Bolt.
Viral Weekend: Watch a Gorilla Walk Like a Human - TIME NewsFeed
“In case you missed it, here’s your wacky animal story of the week.”
Once again tired, I took the clothes that I was wearing, and I washed again. I said I washed again.
Chris Medina - Break Even American Idol Auditions
“You baw you lose.”

She’s a shooting star

WISE Captures Runaway Star Sending a Shockwave Through the Cosmos | Popular Science
“After losing a fellow star, its longtime companion, a star 20 times more massive than our sun is tearing through space on a cosmic bender, leaving a trail of displaced gas and dust in its wake. A new image from NASA’s Wide-Field Infrared Survey (WISE) has captured the runaway star and its impact.”
Without any negative implications, I was referring to Nifer. To prove this, I will acquiesce with a link, which Nifer also shared, from Dr. Michio Kaku.
Monster snowstorms still spell global warming
“The weather seems to be going berserk, with more snow dumped on our beleaguered Northeastern cities in a month than in a year, paralyzing business and our lives. Records are being broken even as we speak.”
Okay, my concession is complete, please?
Know Your AnomalyGEARFUSE
“If you live in western Canada or the Continental U.S., your problem has a name: the Arctic Oscillation. Normally, low air pressure over the Arctic keeps cold air trapped at high latitudes. But if southern-latitude barometric pressure drops, the atmospheric dike between north and south weakens.”
Hello, mouth, insert foot.
WARNING: Weight Loss Posts Hijack Facebook Accounts
“The latest scam circulating on Facebook appears to hijack people’s accounts to post on their friends walls fake testimonials about weight loss pills.”
Twitter / The Manga Critic: “Proof that God exists. @PublishersWkly Snooki’s ‘Shore Thing’ Fails to Sell (8,998 copies sold on BookScan) http://bit.ly/fMBM8h.” Testify!
The Village Witch - The big heart of Twitter and why it’s so important
“The big heart of Twitter and why it’s so important Twitter has taught me a lot of things about the lives of others. It has taught me to be humble and it has reminded me that there are a lot of people...”
There are a lot of people in the world without clean water.
WaterAid America - Clean, safe water and sanitation for Africa and Asia
“Please make a tax-deductible gift today so we can reach our goal of bringing clean water to more than one million people in 2011.”
Challenge Starbucks to stop profiteering in the name of humanitarianism through the sale of Ethos bottled water, hosted at PetitionOnline.com.”
Gap Between Rich And Poor Named 8th Wonder Of The World
“PARIS—At a press conference Tuesday, the World Heritage Committee officially recognized the Gap Between Rich and Poor as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World,’ describing the global wealth divide as the ‘most colossal and enduring of mankind’s creations.’”
Yes, with something from The Onion, I have just broken my serious tone.
FYI: When Will We Evolve Out Of Our Useless Appendages? | Popular Science
“Never. We’re probably stuck with our appendix, pinky toes, tailbone and just about all of our other evolutionary holdovers. Wisdom teeth may eventually go, but major changes like losing an appendage (teeth included) take millions and millions of years — who knows if humans will even be around.”
Yeah, there went any coherency this post had.
Mars slides behind the sun; NASA suspends rover command
“The team operating NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity will temporarily suspend commanding for 16 days after the rover’s seventh anniversary next week, but the rover will stay busy.”
Network Connection is needed.
Study: 89 Percent Of Networking Nonconsensual
“ATLANTA—A new study published Tuesday by Emory University determined that 89 percent of networking encounters occur forcibly and without the consent of one of the parties involved, a disturbing finding that suggests far more people are victims of unwanted career-related discussions.”

Sunday, January 23, 2011

I scoff at your tied camels

Conflicted, I am trying to decide between a blog post with a political theme, and to see if my most recent links have any pattern, which could otherwise work for a post.
“Obama is, at his core, a Carter clone. But stunning graphics, a dazzling array of weapons, and above-average level design make the whole thing seem fresh.”
Like your girlfriend, you have to be GREEN to believe that GREEN jobs will save the U.S. economy.

Funny Pictures - Sewing Machine Cat Gif
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The way that The Washington Post says, “‘Sponsored Stories,’ new kind of Facebook advertising turns users into the ad,” causes this one to think that this will be soon be at the Yakov Smirnoff Theatre.
Facebook to let advertisers re-publish user posts - Yahoo! Finance
“NEW YORK (AP) -- Facebook users who check in to a store or like a brand may soon find those actions re-transmitted on their friends.”
The preceding attempt at humor has failed at many levels, yet Konata says, “Good Job!”
National Geographic’s Ultimate Factories: See How Dodge Builds the Challenger
“The new episodes of the series will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the Dodge Challenger, Maserati GranTurismo, Mercedes SLS AMG and Bentley Mulsanne are constructed.”
Trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, and Ram made it through the wilderness in Alaska on a recent episode of TopGear on HISTORY.
Adam Carolla’s “Best Damn Car Show”/“The Car Show” Pilot Reviewed
“As we all know Top Gear USA just finished their premier season and let’s just say the reviews are mixed. Trying to replicate the proven UK formula is not an easy task, but for US viewers the green behind-the-ears show is the only option for true car guys/gals until now. Today we had [...]”
With coverage on SPEED, the Chevy Cruze, Honda, Vauxhall, and BMW are all competing in the British Touring Car Championship! Finding this on the SPEED Schedule is futile, but DTM follows.
The Continental: BMW’s Small-Engine Strategy, the Magical Electric Car Burns Up, and Here’s Your Cygnet
“Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental.”
FIA World Touring Car Championship aired on Sunday morning on SPEED.
WTCC: Chevrolet unveils the new livery for 2011
“May the best car win when we dare to compare the Chevy Cruze to the Hyundai Elantra.”
Although I like the illusion of being an automotive connoisseur, to me these look like exactly the same car.
2011 BMW M3 E90 Facelift vs.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Facelift


Do I have a thing for sexy cars? YES! As a video game, this could be just as fun as your favorite title, eh, Hannah Koch?
Ferns Versus Terrorists: Engineered Proteins Turn Airport Plants Into Bomb Detectors | Popular Science
“Though Homeland Security is scrapping its color-coded terror-alert system, researchers at Colorado State University are working to make green the color of anti-terror vigilance. Biologists there have developed plant proteins capable of screening the air for hints of dangerous substances.”
I bought fuel at Sam’s Club, and my Chevy Cavalier posted 23.948 miles per gallon or 9.786 liters per 100 kilometers. At QuikTrip I bought some Dr Pepper from the fountain, and I was late five minutes. Because today we are celebrating someone changing departments, my manager hardly noticed.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Good-bye, loser.

Europe has a song for this, and Holden has a car:
Vauxhall VXR8 / Holden VE Clubsport -
The Final Countdown
Keith Olbermann, MSNBC part ways
“Keith Olbermann is leaving MSNBC, the Countdown host announced on his show Friday night. The liberal commentator told viewers he had been informed ‘this was going to be the last edition’ of his show, but offered no further details.”
Good-bye, loser.

Web Wanderings 018

Yes, I have lately not been keeping up the habit so well, because one week has technically passed since my last post to this blog. Somewhat an authority on music, David Franklin spoke to his brother-in-law John, and mentioned Dubstep and this song, whose title also indicates the status of my blog:
Mt Eden Dubstep - Still Alive
“Mt Eden Dnb Mix Is Still Alive!!! Must listen HQ!!! Sample: Lisa Miskovsky - Still Alive Down Load Link - Still Alive is here! http://rapidshare.com/files/247962323/New_track_10.mp3
Once we arrived at Johnson County Community College this morning, my sister Kimberly amused me in referencing Pani Poni Dash; she hoped that she had not made ‘cat cola,’ by holding my Dr Pepper too closely to herself. I was so proud.
Pani Poni Dash - The Official Anime Website from FUNimation
“Pani Poni Dash Official Website from FUNimation Productions, Ltd.”
While taking New Looks at Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Dread and Starscream, specifically the image gallery at TFormers, I clicked on an ad for the following site:
• 1/6 Accessories
• 1/6 Action Figure Body
• 1/6 Clothing
• 1/6 Footwear
• 1/6 Head Sculpt
• Other
I shared the link with my sisters who have more than a hundred fashion dolls. One-sixth scale is approximately one foot, which could be the height of the figure in these Updated MP-09 Masterepice Rodimus Prime Photos.
BMW 1 Series M Coupé. Step 3.
“More at http://M-Power.com. Prepare yourself for the final step. This is the first time, the BMW 1 Series M Coupé is shown completely unveiled.”
At least half of my friends on the Facebook play, and I receive as well as send similar messages, “Here is a Mystery Bag to use in Mafia Wars. Can you help me by sending a gift back? Together we can become the top players.
Auf Deutsch sagte er: „Hier hast du eine mysteriöse Tasche, die du in Mafia Wars verwenden kannst. Kannst du mir helfen, indem du mir ein Geschenk zurückschickst? Zusammen können wir die Topspieler werden.
Because I studied German for two years in high school and two years in college, I know that the preceding was an accurate translation. Like your girlfriend, can Black Forest cake truly be made better?
Making The Best Chocolate Better – With Genetics! « News and Views
“The latest headlines, news scoops, reviews, opinions, press releases, and miscellaneous stuff a Gnomie might find useful or just plain old interesting!”
On Gnomeo and Juliet, David quipped:
“There is movie coming out with gnomes doing Romeo & Juliette. I don’t know how they’ll get gnomes to commit suicide in a G rated picture.”
Earlier in this post I mentioned an anime series. Once I am home, I will likely enjoy some Naruto Shippuuden on Crunchyroll. For those who do not already know, Naruto has a fox spirit trapped inside him through a seal.
Outfoxed! Prey shoots hunter
“A wounded fox shoots its would-be killer in Belarus by pulling the trigger on the hunter's gun as the pair scuffled after the man tries to finish the animal off with the butt of the rifle, media report.”
I will never again use Google Chrome; especially for Crunchyroll, it is no longer my browser. Scirocco is a wind jackal in Aladdin, but also a Volkswagen, which is another company with Audi in the VW Group.
Audi Imbues Its 2012 A6 with A8-inspired Style and Technology | Robb Report
“The new A6 boasts an aluminum-intensive new structure that’s lightweight and extraordinarily rigid and crashworthy. Like the A8, the A6’s taillights and, optionally, headlights are composed entirely of dozens of bright yet energy-efficient LED elements.”
Some of them want to imbue you. Some of them want to be imbued! Network Connection is needed for the Eurythmics. :)
DJ Earworm - United State of Pop 2010 (Don‘t Stop the Pop) - Mashup of Top 25 Billboard Hits
“mp3 download→ http://djearworm.com/united-state-of-pop-2010-dont-stop-the-pop.htm A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2010, according to Billboard Magazine. http://djearworm.com http://facebook.com/earworm http://twitter.com/djearworm
My desires to be warm and to have companionship with my parents are presently interrelated; I am going upstairs! I am not sure about this film that they are watching; it promotes an unrealistic stereotype: that JLo can act.
‘Futurama’ Reviews Golden Globe-Nominated Films - Celebrity Pictures, Lol Celebs and Funny Actor and...
“The Golden Globe Awards have had a rough year. After receiving negative press for their questionable nominations and complementary ...”
I have only liked JLo in that episode of South Park, and that “Waiting for Tonight” music video.
Forsaken Review for PC - GameSpot
Forsaken is, at its core, a Descent clone. But stunning graphics, a dazzling array of weapons, and above-average level design make the whole thing seem fresh.”

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Memorable Stories

My business has been transacted at the Mainstreet Credit Union. In City of Mission at the Burger King, I ordered the BK STUFFED STEAKHOUSE™. At Superior Chevrolet, I am now having the oil changed and the tires rotated on my Chevy Cavalier.
First Drive: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster
“It May Be Humpbacked, But It’s No Quasimodo. 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster - Click above for high-res gallery It’s rare. It’s fast. It’s expensive.”
Which I have not yet posted to my blog, I also have other links to share from that time.
Anesthetic Hooning
“During my wisdom teeth removal, I must have been dreaming of hooning a car. This was recorded June of 2009 I believe. I don’t remember anything from the surgery but I have been told I did this for the entire time I was under. Heavy anesthetics were used.”
About which I learned on the Autoblog.com, this film looks like a good documentary or at least character study!
The Parking Lot Movie Official Trailer
The Parking Lot Movie is a documentary about a singular parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia. The film follows a select group of parking lot attendants and their strange rite of passage. Something as simple as a parking lot becomes an emotional way...”
I recently saw both Tron and True Grit, and I highly recommend both.
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - About the Film | American Masters
“American Masters opens its 25th season with Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides giving viewers an unexpected window into the life of the actor whose easy going style has endeared him to audiences for almost 40 years. The 90-minute film, airing nationally Wednesday, January 12 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS.”
A host from the Top Gear has a similar name, and I am the Despicable Me to so say, Mercedes-Benz USA.
Carlsson strikes first with custom 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS350
“2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 by Carlsson – Click above for high-res image gallery The svelte Mercedes-Benz CLS has long been a favorite of tuners.”
Dyslexia again strikes a spectre of realization to just occur to me: Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Day has created another three-day weekend for me. The following is not from The Onion:
Drunk scientists pour wine on superconductors and make an incredible discovery
“Wine makes superconductors better at their jobs. And apparently, it makes some scientists better at their jobs too.”
At QuikTrip I bought some ice and Dr Pepper. The songs “Hare Hare Yukai” and “Motteke! Sailor Fuku” are especially fun expressed through Thinsulate™ glove puppetry ~ !
Are Your Tweets Boring or Beneficial?
“A trio of researchers from MIT, the University of Southampton and Georgia Tech have put together an online study/app called ‘Who Gives a Tweet?’”
While at the dealership I was a room away and I could still hear TMZ, otherwise known as the garbage playing on the TV.
IBM’s Watson puts the future of gameshow contestants in Jeopardy | ITworld
“Today is the day that two Jeopardy champions face off against a computer. Can the machine unravel the nuances of English language quickly enough to beat its organic opponents?”
¥€$, as Denton says, “Hope is not a strategy. Change is not a goal.
Obama’s 2012 Presidential Campaign Fundraising Difficulties | Texas GOP Vote
“In preparation for a tough election, Obama’s advisers and the Democratic National Committee are contacting several of Obama’s earliest financial backers to discuss fundraising plans. However, raising money for the Obama campaign will not be as easy this election as it was for the 2008 election.”
On the Facebook, the Memorable Stories section has drawn in me; like your girlfriend, I like seeing my same words over and over again.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

All Staff Breakfast, Spring 2011

In assisting a man on an electric power-chair at All Staff Breakfast,
one of the Dining Services staff asked the man,
“How would you like your coffee?”

The man replied, “Hot and black.”

I had to severely stifle myself from saying,
“That’s how I like my women!”

This is an improv game, to which I have found two references:
Let’s ‘cyber’ up some improv.”
‘Improv Night’ at Burning Coal Theatre Showcases A Nicely Seasoned Blend of Improvisational Comedy S...
“The ‘Improv Night’ held at Burning Coal Theatre on Thursday, August 19 was, hands down, one of the most enjoyable ways in which Raleigh residents could possibly spend five dollars.”
I am in The Next Big Improv Show is this Friday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Roving Imp Theater and Roving Imp Coffee House, Bonner Springs, KS ~ ! Readers, you are now informed.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Web Wanderings 017

Although this was yesterday, my Chevy Cavalier was again covered with the same amount of snow this morning.

Right now I am again tired. My weekend was good, yet I have nearly forgotten that.
Moving the memories of Mack at Hemmings Blog –
Classic and collectible cars and parts
“Behind the scenes with the editors of the Hemmings Motor News family of magazines.”
A bottle of Pibb Xtra has helped me to recall.
BYD e6 to hit U.S. market in 2012
Chinese automaker BYD, backed by American billionaire investor Warren Buffett, will attempt to sell their auto models in the U.S. by March 2012. The company plans to kick off sales with the new BYD e6 Premier electric MPV, now on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.”
Friday night, I was the tech guy for Tom Kessler at the Standup Showcase at The Living Room Theatre.
Chrysler CEO: Light-Duty Diesel Ram Pickup Feasible, but is There Demand? - PickupTrucks.com News
“At a roundtable discussion this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, CEO Sergio Marchionne said Chrysler is capable of producing a diesel light-duty pickup truck, but that there’s no demand for it in the U.S. market.”
“It’s just like watching Murphy Brown
and then The Ten Commandments.”
Three Reasons I Won’t Get the New Verizon iPhone « Social Media
“I have been on Verizon most of my (adult) life. I flirted with ATT and an iPhone in 2008 for a few weeks, but quickly bailed on our relationship during a music festival in Seattle. During one of the evenings after a show at the festival, I needed to make an emergency call to 9-1-1, but the network...”
Yea! The Public Works Department of Merriam, Kansas has returned!
“Street maintenance involves snow removal, cleaning, patching and repairing streets. The Street Overlay Program provides for the overlay of asphalt at regular intervals to help maintain an adequate surface on the streets. In addition, a program exists for the timely replacement of curbs and sidewalks.”
The end of the street should now be much more passable!
16-Person Dodge VanKat is a blizzard of awesome
“The Vancat – Click above for high-res image gallery Traversing snow-covered terrain can be tricky and if you need carry a dozen passengers, yo...”
Well, I will not have to testify in February; the civil case settled about a month ago.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

I don’t know, do you 009

Thanks, no. I do not like to too frequently give out my personal information, or to sign for things that add on to my mobile telephone bill...
WARNING: Don’t Click Suge Knight Posts
“The latest spamware spreading across Facebook promises video about Suge Knight murdering Tupac Shakur, but only delivers a survey that earns the spammer a commission if you complete it.”
Everyday, cars become more and more like appliances.
Best Buy, Not Dealerships, To Oversee Ford Focus Electric Home Chargers
“The 220-volt home-charging stations that make electric-car ownership a lot easier—and possible, for heavy commuters—are admittedly more like home appliances than traditional auto accessories. But it’s still a bit surprising that Ford has chosen Best Buy, rather than its...”
Ahead of the North American International Auto Show, the Ford Motor Company unveiled the all electric Ford Focus at the International Consumer Electronics Show.
The Ford Story: More Info About the New Ford Focus Electric From One of the Team Leaders on the Project
“Check out this interview with Sherif Marakby, director of Ford electrification programs.”
Top Gear USA Fan Page, my dreams seem to insist that I view your corresponding program, tonight on History.
The Onion News Network will be on the IFC - Independent Film Channel ~ !
I will try to remember the DVR.
Autogespot attends an exclusive presentation of the BMW M3 GTS
“Autogespot had the exciting opportunity to attend the unveiling of a BMW M3 GTS at a BMW location in Netherlands. Along with an extensive photo gallery, the Dutchmen also bring us a live video from the unveiling.”
Bridgestone, I am officially tired of the NFL, too.
Much More Mopar: Chrysler’s Accessorized Vehicles Take To Detroit Auto Show
“Chrysler’s auto show stand has typically showcased its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat brands, but the company’s Mopar division has typically shied...”
The Kansas City Chiefs are playing.
Starchaser feat. Lo-Fi Sugar - So High (Martin Roth Remix)
I have no idea what’s going on.
The Madness Of A Lost Society 2: Final Warnings
“Youtube | We didn’t stand up for truth, we didn’t stand up for the Constitution, we didn’t stand up for the rule of law. And now the day of reckoning is upon us. Please, prepare.”
A normalcy bias signals the time for a nap.
Graphic Design & Web Design - Similarities & Connections | Dzineblog360
“Since graphic designing and web designing is closely related, people might get confused. It is important for clients to understand the relationship as well as the difference between both terms. There are a few things which will help you in understand the relationship between graphic designing and we...”
In unison, my sisters repeated a line from Doc Hollywood, which the family is watching upstairs; I am watching The Simpsons; both referred the Mutual of Omaha. I don’t know, do you, 009?

This is senseless 002

This is senseless.
Congressional officials say congresswoman shot
“Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot in the head and an unknown number of others were wounded Saturday when an assailant opened fire in an area where the lawmaker was meeting with constituents in Tucson, congressional officials said.”
This is senseless.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

You can never have too many spuds

My co-worker is correct:
The Obligatory ‘I’m in my Engine Bay’ Shot
“Why do so many shadetree mechs jump into the engine bay after a successful removal? Let’s examine the psychological reasoning, as hypothesized by Dr. Sigmund Freud. You see, the empty engine bay is a natural proxy for the womb.”
You can never have too many spuds.
Weird Al - “Addicted To Spuds
“Live at MTV’s New Years Eve 1987 Party.”
♫ Might as well face it, you’re addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, you’re addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, you’re addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, you’re addicted to spuds ♫
‘Daydream’ switch stays on in ADHD - Holy Kaw!
“New evidence from brain images suggests children with ADHD have trouble switching off the ‘daydreaming’ regions in the brain that often interfere with concentration, particularly on tedious tasks.”
Daydream at The Swedish Bed with these Star Wars Pin-Ups.
Cosmic collisions not guilty of powering active galaxies
“Using data from the Cosmological Evolution Survey (COSMOS), astronomers have found that collisions and merging events are not necessarily responsible for the violent black hole activity observed in the centres of some galaxies.”
Have Lilo & Stitch Grown Up? Most likely I do not have prosopagnosia.
“RT @DavidBTwit @BoingBoing: http://bit.ly/gF0wy6
Fascinating, and with an early payoff at 0:18”
Autoblog.com also covered this, and the Hy-Vee in the City of Mission, KS has ethanol-blended gasoline.
Your Car: Powered Soon By Four Loko
“A Virginia company is taking in truckloads of boozy caffeinated drinks, including Four Loko, and recycling the stuff into pure ethanol to be blended into gasoline.”
After I bought fuel and Dr Pepper at QuikTrip, my checking account at the Mainstreet Credit Union has $0.57.
Cadillac CTS-V Racing Coupe unveiled
“Cadillac’s return to motorsports is one step closer as the company has just released the first batch of pictures for the CTS-V racing coupe.”
My Chevy Cavalier posted 24.725 miles per gallon or 9.479 liters per 100 kilometers.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Stale zaniness 004

Have I mentioned that I like the dynamic among the Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang?
Report: New ‘LFX’ V6 Engine for 2012 Camaro | 2011 Camaro Z28 Camaro forums, news, blog, reviews
“In addition to the new 2012 Camaro options/features revealed a few days ago, it seems there may be a new V6 engine for the 2012 Camaro. Labeled the ‘LFX,’ it seems to be a significant improvement on the already outstanding LLT V6 found in LS and LT Camaros.”
After orange juice has made my sinuses tolerable, I am starting to feel drowsy, and I didn’t even take anything this morning. David Rushing personally approved a third of this list.
Bryant, Charles W.. "Top 10 Movies About Time Travel" 29 December 2010. HowStuffWorks.com. (http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/10-movies-time-travel.htm) 05 January 2011.
Besides being a Chevrolet, a citation is also component of my overdue papers for Ottawa University. Jalopnik is making a reference to the karaoke in Shrek, right?
Virginal BMW 1M Wears Showroom White
“That’s Alpine White, to be exact. A 1Addicts member caught several shots of a showroom-prepped BMW 1M somewhere in the Netherlands. Apparently it made it through the wilderness, and soon will be touched for the very first time.”
And I used to like your girlfriend.
Women calls 911 to force man to propose | Orange UK
“Ana Perez, 40, from the city’s Northwest side, claimed her boyfriend was attacking her when she called the emergency number.”
City mulls cremation alternatives - UPI.com
“Officials with a British town’s mortuary said they want to use liquid nitrogen to freeze corpses and then break them into tiny pieces.”
YOUR EYES WILL BURN!
New Disturbing STAR WARS Pin Ups
“New Disturbing STAR WARS Pin Ups: Some male Star Wars characters looking like the 50s pin up posters. Discover the full gallery ...”
New Star Wars Pin-ups are also available from The Swedish Bed.
‘Lost’ Numbers Prove Lucky for Mega Millions Lottery Players
“On Lost, the infamous, mysterious ‘numbers’ helped Hurley win his big lottery jackpot. And on Tuesday night, those same numbers gave many Lost fans...”
Touché, John Robison, and Damon Lindelof observes, “That’s so Raven.”
Wicker Bill Introduced to Reaffirm 10th Amendment
“By Raven Clabough, in an effort to reaffirm the Tenth Amendment, Senator Roger Wicker introduced The Restoring the 10th Amendment Act during the lame-duck congressional session.”
My mother tends to tell a story to one twice, even if she has previously just told one.
James Nelson of Olathe files for the JCCC Board | Red County
“Johnson County Community College is nationally known as a corrupt institution run by dishonest leaders like President Terry Calaway, ex-bankers Lynn Mitchelson and Jon Stewart, and Gardner funeral home director Shirley Brown-VanArsdale. They’ve broken laws left and right -- the First Amendment, the...”
This time the story contained some new information about the raccoons getting into the basement through the old pipe for the furnace.
Rina Piccolo
“People ask me for advice all the time. I don’t mind giving advice when the advice is about what type of paper to use, or how to go about using an ink wash — that stuff is easy. The sort of advice that’s hard to give is advice involving major life decisions — especially to someone I don’t know.”
Until a friend on the Facebook and author of Women of Substance commented, I would not have known about the previous article.
Tachoblog » Archives » Mogs, Millipedes And L6600s…A History Of Mercedes’ Gaggenau Plant From Tach...
“As far as Mercedes is concerned, their Gaggenau plant is the ‘Cradle of the Diesel Truck’. Next year it celebrates its centenary.”
Chrysler, the Ford, and General Motors no longer manufacture heavy-duty equipment or machinery.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

mighty difficulty happily replied

The college has only released very few details.
Johnson County Community College responds to lawsuit
“Johnson County Community College plans to vigorously defend the lawsuit brought by a student against the college.”
“This must be the other side to the story,” mighty difficulty happily replied.
Nursing student expelled for Facebook photo - KansasCity.com
“A nursing student at Johnson County Community College is stunned to find herself booted out of school just months before graduation. Her offense: Posting on Facebook a photograph of herself posing with a human placenta in class.”
Although careful, you’ve thrown a plate full of wonderful cookies into an orbit around Peter; however, by telephone Billy will shop to obtain an additional forty.

Monday, January 3, 2011

An offer that I cannot refuse 006

My policy has been to not update my status with any statements that I have been asked to set as my status; however, maybe I will have to reconsider since the changes with the new profile.
“Leave me a 1-word comment that best describes ME using the THIRD letter of YOUR FIRST Name... It can only be 1 word... Then copy and paste this to your wall so I can leave a word about you... Don’t just post a word & not copy ’cause that’s no fun!”
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and the Opera Browser are listed in descending order of popularity; it is such a pretty chart, too.
Chrome finishes 2010 with 10 percent share | Deep Tech - CNET News
“Google and Apple browsers strip away usage share from Microsoft’s Internet Explorer overall, but IE8 and IE9 do show growth. Read this blog post by Stephen Shankland on Deep Tech.”
Sometimes I do like the TNT (We Know Drama), to which Southland returns January 4, 2011.
Standup Showcase! Advance Tickets now available at KCXRC.com/tickets
“This event is planned to start at 8:00 pm on Jan 7, 2011 at The Living Room Theatre in Kansas City, MO.”
While switching between the Top Gear on the BBC America and the Family Guy on the Adult Swim, I realized that I must be to bed some time tonight...
Big Amygdala? Big Social Network | Motherboard
“According to a researcher at Boston’s Northeastern University, yes, a little nut in the human brain called the...”
I have saved this item for later purchase!
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“Order YOKO KANNO SEATBELTS RaiChikyu Kinen Collection Album Space Bio Charge officially released in Japan with obi and bonus. CDJapan offers the latest products from YOKO KANNO SEATBELTS at great price. Fast delivery worldwide.”
While cautious of the beyond section, my father and sister went to Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target, before finding a decent selection of shelving at Lowe’s Home Improvement.
FirefoxLive.org
“We’re streaming cuteness. We’re dedicated to doing good. We’re out to make the web a better place. Thank you for supporting Mozilla Firefox.”
Electronic dance music and sleep meanwhile simultaneously dominated my afternoon at home.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

What do you know 012

Konata says, “Good Job!”

On the Top Gear USA Fan Page, I agreed: the Honda CR-Z does not even succeed the CR-X spiritually.
2011 Detroit Auto Show | ‘Spectacular’ Porsche concept debut - Teamspeed.com
“New Porsche supercar: The new spearhead of Porsche is a no-compromise two-seater for highway and racetrack... Surprise from Zuffenhausen: Porsche is...”
History, the Top Gear USA test track looks like a very specific set of internal organs.
I see NOTHING! I know NOTHING!
End of Days in May? Believers enter final stretch
“If there had been time, Marie Exley would have liked to start a family. Instead she’ll spend the next six months spreading a stark warning: Judgment Day is almost here.”
Really?
May 21, 2011 - Noah Knew, WeCanKnow! Christ’s Return on Judgment Day: May 21, 2011
“May 21, 2011 - Noah Knew, WeCanKnow! Learn about Christ's Return on May 21, 2011 from the Bible-based teachings of Family Radio, Ebible Fellowship, Bible Ministries International, and The-Latter-Rain.com; including Harold Camping, Chris McCann, John McOwen, and Gunther Von Harringa, Sr. regarding...”
Live life to the fullest!
Lake Superior State University :: Banished Words List :: Banished Words List
“It may have been word of the year in some wheelhouses, but "refudiate’ wasn’t looked upon favorably by many who sent in nominations for Lake Superior State University’s 36th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness, which was released on Ne...”
My fail is that my use of epic may have lost its wow factor.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

YBH - your brain hurts 002

7 famous curses - Holy Kaw!
“No one really knows for sure if there’s any truth to these curses, but if you want to take James Dean’s car for a spin or dig up an ancient mummy, don’t expect us to help!”
Mashable has compiled lists which others have created.
95+ Predictions for the Web in 2011
“What’s in store for the web in 2011? Mashable’s writers, editors and contributors share their predictions for the coming year.”
Tired, especially in practice, silent hunter ants exactly inch, then laugh like your girlfriend.
Overthinking It
“Overthinking It subjects the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn’t deserve.”
Blogs are better with the Google Reader, and in the vein of that blog, I wish to briefly analyze a song that gives me pause:
The Beach Boys Lyrics - Fun, Fun, Fun
“The Beach Boys lyrics - Fun, Fun, Fun: well she got her daddy’s car, and she cruised through the hamburger stand now, seems she forgot all about the library, like she told her old man now, and with the...”
OK, OK, OK, I just want to ask to what model Thunderbird does the song refer?
Ford Thunderbird History
“History of the Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe.”
With a visit to the Top Gear USA Fan Page, maybe I will remember to watch the show on History tonight.
Ford Thunderbird History
“The History of Ford Thunderbird Cars through its generational changes.”
Purchased at a Sears outlet store, this laundry center was installed my father yesterday.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tanya Treadway
Successfully Silences Sibhan Reynolds
and the Pain Relief Net

“Sometimes people write me and ask why the hell I’m not writing about story X, because it’s right up your alley. Usually this means that story X is about free...”
Jack Shedd shared the previous story. Now he and I are friends on the Facebook. Recently he reflected:
“Let us forget who we were, remember who we are and kick ever harder towards who we want to be. Happy New Years, people of earth.”
Speaking thereof, John sent a New Year’s Ecard:
Avoid noisy, expensive, overhyped New Year’s Eve parties by hanging out at our place wondering what you’re missing at those parties.”
I did, and I was not disappointed.