Celebrity morass.

Today's Tids Issue 2,683

Opening Stuff:

Is Arnold even a bigger creep now that his ego has allowed himself to be besmirched all over the TV...all to sell a lousy book?

It's always nice around this time of year when we have the chance to see pods of dolphins romping around Newport harbor. Yesterday was one of those special days. It's like the smiles on those happy animals brought sunshine to a dreary day.

The Question:
1. Where were you when the OJ verdict came down? Where you when JFK was assassinated? Where were you when Lindsay Lohan was arrested. Bonus: Miguel Cabrerra is about to become the first MLB Triple Crown Winner since whom? Also, who was the first ever TC winner?

The Headlines:
--All Eyes Set To Absorb Happenings On the Colorado Stage Tonight.
--As Un And Under-Employment Remains Steady And Ugly, Wall  Street Banks Make Cool $63 Billion For Fiscal Ending In June; Total Is Second Highest In History.
--Polls Show That Investors Are Slightly For Obama.
--Syrian Rebel Suicide Bombers Rip Through Government Controlled Areas Of Aleppo.
--Demonstrators Over Iran Currency Collapse Bring Out Riot Police.
--News Is Suspended Until After Debates.

In a Charles Krauthammer column about Romney's Sisyphean choice of trying to play "Small Ball" against the President, the observer has the great line on 0-Man's "Groveling Address" to the UN: "The UN Being an institution of surpassing cynicism and mendacity the speech was so naive that it would have made a fine middle school commencement address. Instead it was a plaintive plea by the world's alleged super power to be treated nicely by a roomful of the most corrupt, repressive tin-pot regimes on earth." Of course, I would have found a way not to use the word address so close to each other. Shoot me.

In case you missed it, Motor Trend lists the 6 best midsized sednas as 1. VW Passat, 2. Honda Accord, 3. Nissan Altima, 4. Ford Fusion, 5. Toyota Camray, 6. Chevrolet Malibu, What about the hot cars of last year -- the Mazda M6 and the Hyundai and KIA sedans? How fast the champions fade from public's eye. How alone do we lay down our weapons and cry.

That's why the Tids Editorial staff is ever charging it's batteries, tossing out the old and embracing the new. Fighting for goodness. Disparaging the inane. Hailing the courageous. Laughing thorough hardships. Crying for the needful. Why just yesterday we took on a new reader from Socialist Vermont figuring that he would  appreciate learning from Communist Rhode Island. We just like to help.

Somebody is always promoting something, and today it is kale. Personally, I think it overpowers everything on the plate, especially delicate flavors of fish. I could eat it, but I prefer to taste the rest of my meal.

I saw in a popular supermarket a sign next to a tray of turkey breasts: "Old Fashioned Roasted Turkey Breast." So, how come these skinless birds were crosshatched with grill marks? Huh? How old is this cook? Is 20 years old fashioned to him/her?

I like the new show Vegas. It moves well, and is the ultimate good over evil vehicle. --I was reminded by a reader after last week's new show review that the pre-return episode of Person of Interest, still one of the best on the free tube, displayed a truly scary, coldhearted. evil, smart female villain. So be sure to be there at CBS tomorrow night at nine. --I was surprised by Park Avenue 999...or is that 666. I expected a glitzy soap opera and was only there because Revenge had just ended. Wow was I surprised as the beginning grabbed me. Or should I say, "the devil made me do it". I'll watch another. --Even after my blistering review of Mob Doc last week, I tried it again and immediately fell a sleep. But, that may have meant I was just tired.

I don't get early voting. When did that become law around the country? I get absentee voting, but there is just something that bothers me about early before all the info is in voting. This would have been an interesting Tid if I could have added anything to it. My guess is that ealry voting favors the 0-Man.

Despite what the yahoos are shouting, I would still build my team around the talent and heart of Dustin Pedroia. Period.

A soldier friend of mine implies that many in the armed forces would vote against the Commander-in-Chief simply because of his insistence that promulgates a policy requiring soldiers make nice-nice with Afghan policemen.

The Conscience: Chapter 10 continues.  --
   The address I had for the Baglietto Panfilos was different than that of the ominous warehouse. It was close but also a much more inviting, a beautifully restored old world building. Compared to the warehouse and the mammoth guardian this was like a child's playhouse. The image didn't change as I opened the door and walked in. My eyes were immediately drawn to another pair of eyes welcoming into what appeared to be Grandma's living room. the eyes never left me as I strode across the succulent carpet. I wanted to turn around and look at some imaginary character behind me. But, then her voice oozed out another comforting "Buon Giorno" and my inhibitions, and need for alcohol, fled. "You must be the American Jeffery Morgan."
   This time I knew it wasn't becasue of suit. They were expecting me. "Yes it is." I tried to out smile her, but I failed miserably. She handed me a beautiful aluminum badge with my name inscribed on it. Looked down and pushed a button on a console.
   "Jeffery Morgan, it's so nice to see you." I turned around to see the beautiful, dark haired woman from yesterday materialize behind me. Today though, instead oi intriguing black, she was in vibrant, exciting blue.
   "And to see you too. You, must be Signora Angelica Baglietto."
   "I am."
    I offered my hand which she took and squeezed warmly, too warmly,  and then added, "You speak beautiful English."
   "Thank you," was all she said. She then turned quickly and began walking implying that I was to follow.  

The Answer:
1. When OJ scammed the jury, I was in a bar in Palmer Mass having lunch with customers. All of sudden, the place went deadly silent, necks craned. "Not Guilty"! The adverse rumblings were deafening. When JFK was murdered, I was having lunch at Joe & Nemo's hot dog stand on Summer Street in Downtown Boston. Walking back to work at High Street was eerily silent. At the time I didn't  know why. I could have been at any number of places when LL got arrested. And, I wouldn't have remembered because I didn't care. Bonus: Carl Yaztremsky, one of my all-time favorite players, was the last person to win the TC way back in 1967. The first recipient was Paul Hines in 1878 who played for the Providence (RI) Grays. (Note: He won the Home run race with "4".) Oh yeah, and Cranston RI native Hugh Duffy won the crown in 1894 while playing for the Boston Beaneaters.

Why when talking about of all the Rhode island greatness, is it always in the glorious past? Because the Democrats weren't rampaging across the state then. The marauding hordes trampling free enterprise and self determination. Burying hope under rules regulations and taxes. That's why, Charlie Brown.

A lot of good people have made it big because somebody has given them a chance when others wouldn't. Sometimes we get caught up in ideologies and forget the reality of truth.