Be authentically you

Christopher Hurt likes her Active Therapy page on Facebook.

Twitter / Stephanie Pollock: Be authentically you ...
“Be authentically you at all times.”

Both preceding and following statements apply to improv as well as life, like your girlfriend.

Twitter / Stephanie Pollock: To help your light shine, ...
“To help your light shine, surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.”

I have not listened to any podcasts by Zenprov, but I would guess that they would contain similar messages. Christopher Hurt believes that a suggestion from Geoff, a character on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, is an unlikely and inappropriate location in which to search.

Top 10 places to find alien life - Holy Kaw!
“The race to find intelligent life, or any life at all, beyond Earth has been a heated space scramble for decades. Even though no concrete evidence of extraterrestrials has ever been confirmed, it seems like every space probe ever launched and scheduled to launch has a ‘FIND LIFE’ stamped in its mission.”

I found today to be passing slowly, so I wondered what to do, and finally decided to check Twitter. Christopher Hurt knows of this person thanks to Top Gear on BBC America, yet not by Porsche – the official page.

Sabine Schmitz GT3 RS Passenger Lap - Ring Taxi
“As part of a Gentleman Drivers Club event at the Nordschleife club members had passenger laps with Sabine Schmitz. On this lap Sabine loses it at high speed through the Pflanzgarten while taking a slick line (she was on road tyres). She makes an excellent recovery saving what should have been a write-off - she sounded very relieved! Find out more about the Gentleman Drivers Club.”

In the interest of being authentically me, I would have to say that I allow my fear to limit my actions and words, and sometimes for good reasons. I suppose that I am closest to doing any circuit driving on my commute to and from the Overland Park campus of Ottawa University on Monday evening via Roe Avenue.

Justin Bieber action figures - Holy Kaw!
“Move over, Ken. Barbie has a new boytoy for Dream House romps—Justin Bieber. Wait, is that legal? The line of Justin Bieber dolls action figures features the perfectly-coiffed mini pop star in various attire, including ‘Red Carpet Style’ and ‘Street Style.’ Snap up your very own plastic Biebs in select stores December 4.”

In fewer words, I imply that I am closer to being an action figure than a real racing driver.

“Me Grimlock, no bozo. Me king!”

Two weeks ago, I finally found Masterpiece Grimlock at Toys ‘Я Us, after misguided searches at WalMarts.

Why Sales and Marketing Are at Odds — or Even War - Steve W. Martin - The Conversation
“Business bloggers at Harvard Business Review discuss a variety of business topics including managing people, innovation, leadership, and more.”

Apparently I am a wonderful enough person to receive the following:

“Dear Christopher,

You were recently chosen as a potential candidate to represent your professional community in the 2010/2011 International Association of Business Leaders Hardcover Registry.

We are pleased to inform you that your candidacy was formally approved September 14th, 2010. Congratulations.

The Publishing Committee selected you as a potential candidate based not only upon your current standing, but focusing as well on criteria from executive and professional directories, associations, and trade journals. Given your background, the Director believes your profile makes a fitting addition to our publication and our online network.

There is no fee nor obligation to be listed. As we are working off of secondary sources, we must receive verification from you that your profile is accurate. After receiving verification, we will validate your online listing within 7 business days.

Once finalized, your listing will share prominent registry space with thousands of fellow accomplished individuals across the globe, each representing accomplishment within their own geographical area.

To verify your profile and accept the candidacy, please visit this link below:

Our registration deadline for this year's candidates is October 30th, 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.


J. Douglas Thompson
Vice President, Research Division


International Association of Business Leaders
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Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 - USA

If you no longer wish to receive email from us, click here.”

Unsure of the legitimacy of this offer, I confirmed my “Email Opt-Out” via the link at the end of the message.

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“I received another great scam email this afternoon. This time, the International Association of Business Leaders has added me to their distinguished list. This…”

Christopher Hurt cheers for the Majority Against ObamaCare and Obamacare 411!

Examiner Editorial: If you like your health insurance, too bad | Washington Examiner
“President Obama’s most frequently repeated health care reform claim -- ‘If you like your present health insurance, you can keep it’ -- sounds about as credible these days as the finger-wagging Bill Clinton did when he said, ‘I did not have sexual relations with that woman.’

On Tuesday, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in Massachusetts dropped its Medicare Advantage program, leaving 22,000 senior citizens to find other coverage to take care of expenses not paid by Medicare. Harvard Pilgrim said the decision to drop its Medicare Advantage program resulted from the company’s concern for ‘the long-term viability of Medicare Advantage programs. ... We know that cuts in Medicare are being used to fund national health care reform.’ In fact, the $145 billion in Medicare Advantage cuts are routinely used by Obama and his spinmeisters to pay for yet another Obamacare fiction, that their masterpiece will reduce the federal budget deficit.

In 2003, 5.3 million Americans were enrolled in Medicare Advantage. Today, there are 11.3 million, or 24 percent of all Medicare enrollees. On average, Medicare only covers about 60 percent of health care costs. Medicare Advantage was designed to help fill the gap for those that can't afford conventional supplemental coverage. Most of Obama’s Medicare Advantage cuts will hit those with incomes of less than $32,400 per year, according to a recent Heritage Foundation study. The Heritage study also projects 7.4 million more seniors will be forced out of Medicare Advantage within four years.

Obamacare also creates a panel of unelected bureaucrats known as the Independent Payment Advisory Board whose sole job will be to cap Medicare spending by lowering already untenable reimbursement rates that have prompted doctors to turn away new Medicare patients. The savings from IPAB and the gutting of Medicare Advantage will be diverted to help pay for other parts of Obamacare. As a result, Medicare reimbursement rates are expected to dip in four years to below those of Medicaid, a program that promises free care to the poor but often fails to deliver because of inadequate reimbursements to care providers.

Just last week, Obama announced that Medicare Advantage premiums would drop only 1 percent next year. That wasn’t nearly enough reassurance for Harvard Pilgrim to keep its Medicare Advantage plan in force, nor will it keep more companies from dropping their programs in coming days. Meanwhile, Obama is blowing more tax dollars on a television propaganda campaign featuring Andy Griffith telling seniors, ‘Medicare just got stronger.’

Too bad Sheriff Andy of Mayberry isn’t around to arrest Medicare Andy and his enabler in the White House for fraudulent advertising.”

Again, in the interest of being authentically me, I would have to say:

Candidates for the Democratic Party will never again receive my vote for any office!

I am on the side of the Republican Party, and gonna stay that way. Christopher Hurt reminds you, “Belt buckles are a great way to express opinions, according to Family Guy; however, Denton would likely agree that Bad Idea T-Shirts from Road Kill T Shirts.com are also a great way to express opinions, like your girlfriend.”