Layng quietly in fields

Layng quietly in fields
Glstening lights

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Archie and XT! We’re doomed.

Today's Tids Issue 3,067
Opening Stuff:
 
Is there a better symbol for waste in American than last night‘s planned demise of Microsoft’s Windows XT! The program is still working just fine and  is loved by millions of consumers. It is  the bedrock for many, many successful businesses. Tech is all about fluffing the new to create sales to gullible Americans who follow “I want” economics rather than the more conservative, Protestant Ethic value system of “I need”. Bring back Morse code!
 
Yikes! Say it ain’t so Jughead…Veronica…Betty…Reggie. Aaaaaargh! The evil comic book dynasty is going to kill off Archie, and with that the memories of millions whose lives paralleled the teen years of that frolicsome five. How many times did we stand in vacant lots discussing the antics of Jughead. Hoping that Archie for a minute would take his eyes off Veronica and see the love in Betty’s eyes. Many of us lived your life Archie, and we all wanted to beat Reggie to the pretty girl. Tis a sad day indeed.
 
I just saw a Gillette ad for men’s body razors! Shaving my body? This isn’t Archie Andrews world anymore. Really, am I still on the same planet.
 
The Question:
Bonus day: 1. Last night UConn Women matched the men winning an NCAA title. Two other colleges were unique in Winter sports post season play. Name them and why. Bonus: What Late Night Comedian always used the expression: “I kid you not”?
 
The Headlines:
--New Concerns In Washington: Potential Of Russia Arming Iran With Super Missile Is Frightening: Russsia Trading “Products” For Millions Of barrels Of Oil A Day.
--China Aggressive In Talks With US Over China Sea Territorial Waters.
--UConn Women Join Men As Champs; Team Handles Excellent Notre Dame Easier Than Expected.
--“Pinging” Off Australia Rediscovered.
--Quebec Votes Solidly Against Separation From Canada; Putin Sends Troops To Labrador.
--IRS Investigative Committee Ready To Subpoena Learner.
--Obama Issue Order On Women’s Pay Gaps; White House Gaps remain.
--Archie to Die; Innocence of USA Goes With him.
 
US Insulter Laureate, the snide ridiculing Joy Behar told NJ Gov Christie, “You’re Toast!”, That ought to rally Republicans around him.
 
It’s about the fascination with George Bush’s art…it isn’t that great. Why can’t we get real about the outputs of celebrities. George should check with his mother first before going public. When Mom was asked, “How do you like the painting of your husband?”, she answered, “That‘s my husband?”
 
Buyer Beware: Greece is returning to the Bond markets. There’s always something.
 
The Voice is paring down and Blake Shelton last night had a difficult decision. I personally liked all of his choices, but I thought Ryan capable of going far. Madilyn, the other left off is a nice little singer but needs just and pinch of seasoning. Frankly I like the authentic country of Jake, and how can you deny the power and elegance of Sisaundra. Audra, could catch on with the people voters. I think he has a good team. In case you are interested, fan voting went Sisaundra, Audra, Jake, Madiyn and Ryan.
 
The Masters Picks are going to be real tough, if not impossible. I like the way Sergio is playing. Kutcher is solid. Adam Scott might be the front Runner. Rory closed strong last weekend. Then what about one of the rookies – 2014 3 time winners Jimmy Walker and Patrick Reid. No rook has won since Fuzzy Zoeller. Bubba looks strong again, and a lot of money is going to Dustin. Zack has won it before and is playing well. Augusta his his kind of course. Then you have this current run of 3 consecutive wins by Aussies – Sender, Wadsworth and Jones. So, let’s throw Jason Day (Another 2014 Aussie winner who always plays well at Augusta) and Mark Lieschman (4th there the last year). into the mix. I think I will go for the Fed-Ex champ Henrik Stenson. But, you know it will be someone like Justin Rose or Luke Donald. Or, another former Master’s champ Charl Schwartzel. Go figure. Oh, did I mention Phil Michelson.. Confused? I am.
 
Maybe things do have a chance to change for the better. Goldman Sachs is considering closing down its Private Stock-Trading Venue, the “Dark Pool” known as Sigma X. Oooooo-Weeeeeeee-Oooooooo. They are wondering if the revenue generated is worth the risk, and the critical eyes of regulators and investigators focused upon such a less than transparent operations.
 
Have you noticed that The USA seems to be mediating every possible dispute in the world? The state department is looking for one big win, just as did when Hillary traipsed the world. It didn’t happen then and it isn’t now. Other countries think they know what they are doing about their own country.
 
The next potential problem area could be in India where the favorite to win is Hindu Narendra Modi, who says in his campaign that he has gotten over hating Muslims. World observers aren’t so sure of that. It is also said he will stiffen resistance at the China and Muslim long time rival Pakistan broders.. Send in Kerry.
 
The Answer:
1. Only two colleges were represented in both the Hockey and Basketball NCAA championships – Wisconsin and Providence College. Bonus: It was jack Paar who often said, “I kid you not”.
 
I wonder what the world will be 20 years from now.
Will I continually ask my friends, What? How?
Will there be any decent values left to guide?
 Or will the world be a government owned free ride?
I certainly would find it hard to honestly abide.
Lets hope there’ll be some rational left, to decide!
 
Good night Archie. We loved ya!

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