Today's Tids Issue 2,150
Opening Stuff:
Let’s hear it for the Chicago Blackhawks!
If stocks are so cheap, why aren’t the insiders buying?
DC Photogs and the WH PR team are on high alert as this is Sasha’s ninth birthday.
The Question:
Who are Robert Holbrook and William Griffith Wilson? Bonus Q: Who are the all-time inning’s eaters among all Red Sox Pitchers?
The Headlines:
--Stocks Surge On better Jobs Data And New Data On China Exports.
--Sun Entering Active, Nasty Solar Flare Period That Could Disrupt Communications.
--Taliban Suicide Attack Kills Forty At Afghan Wedding Party; Wedding Family Had Ties To Police Department.
--Demand For US Exported Slip; US Trade Deficit Rose To Highest Level In 16 Months; Fears That Euro Problems Slowing Demand And Could Hurt US Manufacturing..
--Violent Crimes Are ON the Rise At US Hospitals, Clinics And Health Centers.
--Frequent Flyer Seats Sold Out For Summer Travel.
Back to More Stuff:
The overused popular phrase “Teachable Moment” is getting real tired real fast. And, if you think about the phrase popularized by Prime Time, and how the focus on it obscured the fact that the only person in the original TM who had anything to learn was the 0-Man him self who rushed to bad judgment.
It hadn’t occurred to me til recently, but why didn’t the “leader of the free world” call in the CEO of BP for a sit-down the day after the big explosion. This could have been a leadership moment. But noooo, the messiah chose to stand on the sidelines and snipe at the company. And reinforce is rep as the great mocker. But, here is the funny part, which once again reflects the insanity of political spin. The Gibbster, before the White House press corps yesterday actually explained it this way: “The Board of directors is really in charge of BP and the President didn’t want to make 8 phone calls!” Say what? Not only does he sound entirely stupid, but in fact CEO’s are the official representatives of boards. Ineptitude at its finest.
The headlines scream Heidi Montag to split with Spencer Pratt and I say just who are Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt and why should I care?
You could always rely on the choice of veal rollatini before marsala sauce became so pervasive.
Ditto that for chicken saltimbocca.
Just for the record, Helen Thomas has been out of touch with anything but her own agenda since the day she walked into the White House press room.
Exercise can add years to your life which allows you spend $7,000/year for an additional 5 years in a nursing home.
Wall Street is blaming the downturn on Europe, but it will be the streets brightest who will bring down the small investor once again. A new poll says 82% of hedge fund managers are or will be selling short.
Gaspee Days in Pawtuxet Village RI celebrates the Sinking of the British Ship Gaspee which was the first official act by angry colonists against England prior to the shot heard round the world. It’s a big deal here. But, most interestingly, of 59 available flavors at a local Ice Cream store in the quaint seaside village, the two most popular are Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Peanut Butter cup. The kids fave is Cotton Candy. See I always get back to food.
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 77. –“Good afternoon my Friend!” Henry looked up as I entered the tiny police station.
“Fill me in.” I said quickly.
“Don’t you want to beat around the bush a little with me Sarah?” he smiled that warm pleasant smile and continued, “Like your pal Kent just did on the phone.”
“Kent called you?” I said almost a little too quickly. “Just now?”
“Yup. And, you know Sarah his offers of help is starting to sound a little phony to this old ear. I just don’t know why yet.”
“Well, Henry, he must have called you the minute after he hung up from a call to me.” Henry looked interested at that. “I didn’t tell him I was coming to see you.”
“I didn’t mention our meet either, and I can’t think of a reason why you should tell him anyhow.” That nudged my heart. I am being as devious as Kent and I’m getting a pass form Henry. Then he really started to focus. As I have learned, despite his easy outward manner, Henry is all business all the time. “I know that there is something about Middleton that just doesn’t add up. He is manipulative. I dropped the Laura incident on him, and while he seemed to think he was being Inert about it, I thought he was disturbed.” He looked up at me but I was totally attentive and unemotional. “We know,” he continuesd, that Bromsky told Sally Orstein that he thought Kent was manipulating him and we know that Laura cleans his house.”
“Knowing Kent is making me nervous” I said to Henry...honestly. I started to feel ill as my stomach rolled. I have to maintain my composure.
“Here’s the deal, Sarah.” He looked deep into my eyes, now very serious. What is the deal I thought? Does he know something? I was using all of my energy to remain calm. And it was physically hurting me. I have never felt so uncomfortable in all of my charmed life. “I need you to maintain you comfortable friendship with Kent Middleton. My observations tell me that he seems to enjoy Your company…”
“O, we get along”, I interrupted. God, was that stupid. Another lie. But then I added, “Like how?”
“Marie tells me that the two of you seem to enjoy having quick snacks at her place after meetings with me. Just try to keep that going>”
“Henry, you’re asking me to make a date with another man,” I tried to joke. He smiled.
For a guy who thinks the magical powers touted about vegetables is a myth, I was happy to see the headline “7 Myths About Veggies”. The myths are “Fresh is more nutritious than frozen.”, Cooked V’s less nutritious than raw.”, Iceberg Lettuce doesn’t have any nutrients.”, Local V’s are always cheaper.”, “Potatoes make you fat (Pots have no fat and low calories…but then there’s the gravy and the butter.)”, Bagged salads are squeaky clean (Oops)”, “Farmers markets only have organic V’s”. I have always looked askance at veggie raves, and now I have justification…and I’m really happy about it. But then, I live in a small world.
I have just learned that the Newport Grand quasi casino was built on the former town dump. There’s a really funny line in there somewhere.
You have to laugh at the headline “Strange moment at awards show”. It was the MTV awards show and everything about it was strange. As a matter of fact, more and more every time celebs group together tit becomes strange.
I was pleasantly amazed at the picture of the fully intact, completely leather non-sandal shoe recently found in an Armenian cave…that was 5,500 years old! That predates the pyramids by 1,500 years!) It gave me a pause for thought about early civilizations. But what really amazed me was that the oldest shoe ever found was a 6,800’s fiber made sandal…in Missouri. Relatives of the shoe’s owner are seeking retributions.
The Answer: Lots of people owe their lives to Holbrook and Wilson, the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron Ohio in 1935. It’s hard to imagine, though, that this group started out as a Protestant only group until 1939 when the first Catholic was allowed to join…considering that some catholic ethnic groups are well know drinking stereotypes. BQ: I inserted this Q (Sorry non-Red Sox fans) only to pay homage to one of my favorite, hardworking team players Tim Wakefield who just over took the record of Roger Clements. The other two inning’s eaters are the iconic Cy Young and Luis Tiant!
The Big End:
If America got back to the idea of small villages (Including healthy urban neighborhoods), it would be a better place.
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