Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Are gas prices going down or is my mind playing tricks on me?

I've noticed lately that gas quality has been getting significantly better. Many places have started to offer '90 or '89 instead of '87 as a quality standard. I don't understand why? My car isn't deserving enough to get this better gas.

The only reason I can think of is that gas is started to drop in price. To ensure that gas prices don't drop that much they are just increasing the quality of gas.

All I can say is, thanks but not thanks. My car isn't worth the value of gas. I did try the better gas and I must admit what a change. There was an instant change in the car itself. Just see for yourself.

87' Gas Quality:


90' Gas Quality:
It's all a farce. I don't the better gas, I want the cheaper gas. Cheaper gas = happier Ilan.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

What is the point of the skill testing question?

Ever wonder what the skill testing question is when you win a prize at McDonald's. Believe it or not it's a legal law specific to Canadians only. The law was put in place to stop profit organizations from creating a situation where you can gamble.

They implemented this law to ensure that you are actually earning the money. That's right. You aren't winning the money but rather earning it with the skill testing question.

Another work around to this law is "No Purchase Necessary". Therefore to enter this content you don't have to purchase the product. If you contact them, usually by snail mail, they will send you game piece.

I've always wondered about the "No Purchase Necessary" clause in most contests. But it has been answered. I received this information from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skill_testing_question. Feel free to take a peek at the document on Wikipedia.