title: Completely non-blocking HTTP request C# ASP.NET
body: <p>During my application's <code>Application_Start()</code> event I want to fire off a HTTP request to an address. I absolutely do not want any cost incurred by <code>Application_Start()</code> and for App Start to be delayed in any fashion. I do not care about the response from the request.</p>
  
  <p>What is the most correct method for firing this request in a completely non-blocking fashion? </p>