Opening Stuff:
Are you getting the feeling that baseball salaries are bigger than the Greece GDP?
There are a lotta folks who coulda bin, but only a few who is.
You may not have noticed, but my aching fingers have -- The Tids is creeping up on its 2,500th Fun Packed issue! If I'm up to it, I may do something special, like know tyypos!
If you want to be "In" during 2012, stock your wardrobe with Pantone Color Institute's "Color of the Year" -- "Tango Tangerine". It's like a vibrant, redder, coho salmon with zing. Before cooking. Much more red than orange.
The Question:
Which National stock markets, both emerging countries and so-called established markets did best to date?
The Headlines:
--Big Countries Compromise Nationalist Views; Move to Save Euro.--Consumer Confidence Best Since June'
--Markets Rising On Euro Action And Confidence.
--Putin Consulting With Image Makers.
--US Defense Experts Fear Iran Selling Stealth Drone Secrets To China, Russia.
--SC Meeting Today To Determine Whether Or Not To Rule On Arizona Immigration Law.
--African Nations Say Obama Push For Gay/Lesbian Human Rights Is "Abhorrent"; Uganda Senior Advisor Says "I Don't Like Her (Hillary) Tone At All"; Almost All Of Africa's 54 Nations Ban Homosexuality.
Illinois, California and the United States seem to think that the only problem with their near disaster deficit ridden budgets is that people aren't paying enough taxes. All of the other US entities seem to be gaining an inkling that perhaps they may be spending too much. It takes a while for politicians to wake up...or is that, have the guts to get honest with themselves.
At 25, Lindsey Lohan is just another average wasted blond has-been. Actually, it is kind of sad. Any time a human goes down the tubes it's sad.
It's early, but it appears that new URI Pres Dooley is the leader they've needed for a long, long time down there in beautiful Kingston. So far he looks up to turning the state university into one of the great learning institutions.
The food manufacturers are doing a good job with their quickie meal sides of rice, pasta or mash pots. As fast as advertised and quite tasty.
It's tough to get the Christmas spirit when there are so many people arguing amongst themselves over just who has the better idea about the Christmas spirit. But then, think about that great letter to a little girl who wanted to believe from "The Sun's" Francis Pharcelius Church, "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." "He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist; And they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy." Believing without seeing is the faith that moves the world. Bah-Humbug to the mathematicians.
Jon Stewart delivered a humorous bit the other night featuring RI Gov. Chafee-Lite and slamming those who worry about the sancitiy of Christmas. In a snide reference about Congress historically being open on The Day just like a 7/11, he used the ACLU and an agendized History Channel special "Christmas Unwrapped" as his sources. Bad idea. An examination of actual Congress records showed he was 100% incorrect. "But Jeez Mom, it was on TV. It must be right because Jon Stewart is famous."
Goosebumps don't count on the X-Factor. Frankly the program has become totally unwatchable, especially the histrionics of the judges. They have done one thing well, they have connected with a demographic totally opposite that of AI.
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Tinker, tailor, Soldier, Spy is, yes, that Great Jon LeCarre series of cold ar novels that often left my mind boggling and my eyelids heavy. But, the great story, the great intrigue was always there. You just had to catch up and keep pace. The movie seems to pull it all together as Famed M16 (The Circus) intelligence officer George Smiley narrows down a list of suspects who may be a mole...including himself.
--The episodic movie New Years Eve has one thing going for it -- if one story gets tedious there's always another around the corner. With stars aplenty tghis film looks at the stories of people as the dorpping of the ball approaches, including Hillary Swank as the woman in charge of the ball dropping. Some of the stories are quite connected and others lead to a connection. I tend to like that style, but I'm not sure this one isn't too much.
--The Sitter is probably pretty stupid with annoying precocious foul mouthed tykes (A new H-Wood trend?). Loser college student gets sitting job, but must take kids along on quest for sexual adventurer which gets dangerous. I think you can write the plot. Just get low and superficial.
I think I'm getting real tired of the new genre of movies featuring misfit, foul-mouthed kids coming home from rehab.
Trump is trying to create a controversy over the fact that several Repub candidates aren't showing up for his Newsmax debate. Do you think maybe that the Candidates are thinking the debate would only be about Trump?
Almost Near: Chapter 53 continues. --
"I met the kids and they are fine. Nice kids, leading me to believe they were raised buy somebody other than a Quimpiere. The Quimpiere Aunt, Florence, who has them is a nice woman who actually moved away from here to avoid the antics of her family. And she feels sorry for the boy's mother. But, You know all about that twosome."
"Everybody does. Keep going. But, I warn you I may hold you in contempt of detective!" He smiled. John is a nice guy, he's just a power mad pain in the ass. She stared back at him.
"The kids said the their mom hid them because their dad beat the crap out of mom, and Florence said she became worried he would go after them now that the were older."
"So, around the time she secures the kid's safety, the abuser gets whacked with a shovel. Doesn't look good for your woman."
"I'm telling you this John, because you are smarter than the average cop." She smiled an exaggerated smile. "The kids love that suspect of yours. And, she has a much bigger story than just that in which you're involved. I've been trying to get more out of Tucker, because I have this feeling he knows a lot. I'm beginning to believe he has been manipulating this poor woman for years."
John handed her the phone. "Call him. Get him down here."
"Uh-huh, I see. When. No kidding." Audrey looked up. He checked out!"
"For some reason , that doesn't surprise me."
The Answer:
The best average for the "Deveoped Stock Markets is the 2% gain for Ireland. For those emerging it is Indonesia with 4%. All of the rest are negative for the year. The rest of the developed in order are US (-2%), Spain (-15), Germany, France, Japan, Italy and Greece (63). On the emerging side it's Mexico, Russia, China, Turkey, India , Brazil and Egypt (42)
It's getting to be that time of year when I start wearing socks again. It's been a great ride while it lasted.
Go Lehigh, Beat South Dakota State.
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