Philosophy 101.

Today's Tids Issue ,361

Opening Stuff:

What makes a mind focus on what can’t ever be controlled; pouring the ills of the world and their lives into that valley of extreme concern known as the pit of your stomach? And two results always occur: In the vast majority of extreme worry cases nothing, absolutely nothing happens. Unfortunately though, in some cases the news is not so hot, but the stomach somehow releases its tension and human energy becomes positive again.  Knowing, whether good or bad, is an extraordinary elixir. Now if by knowing  what always happens after senseless worry we could just throttle down the anxiousness, life would be just about perfect all of the time.

Sing halleluiah!

In a world where it is desirable  for men to live comfortably among the fairest, it is always good to bite your tongue before commenting on anything associated with women’s issues. Ouch!

Why do I feel hypnotized when sitting near a harbor, masts of many shapes and lengths filling the sky. The evening waters, now calming after a rigorous exercise neath the 4:00 winds. Boats dropping sails; gacefull, perfectly designed often wooden launches with their steady rumble, answering the call of horns breaking the silence of the setting sun. My mind cannot assimilate fast enough the intrinsic beauty of a harbor shutting down for another quiet night, small ripples lapping at hulls, halyards snapping on spars. The nights sounds will carry me softly away.

The luckiest thing going for Americans these days is that potential terrorist bombers for some unexplained reason feel inclined to broadcast their upcoming events on FaceBook first. You have know that some ISIS training instructor is quickly re-writing the Terror 101 handbook. Push the “Send Button” after the bomb explodes.

The Question:

What do you think are the five slowest selling cars in The USA – with double digit sales declines? Bonus: The Odds are out for the US Open. Name the top five.

The Headlines:

--Early Twenties White Male Shooter Kills Pester and 8 Others At Black Historic Charleston SC Church; Shooter remains At Large; Authorities Call It Hate Crime; SC State Senator Among the Dead.

--Oracle Disappoints; Alibaba Says It Will Launch Netflix Service In China – After Initial Reflection, Analysts Say It Is Good For Both Companies.

--Documents Reveal That Former Secretary Of State Clinton Used Personal Email To Send Classified Documents.

--Comedians Having Field Day After Trump Announcement.

--US To Retaliate Against China For Hacking(?) By Ceasing To Use Chinese Owned Waldorph Astoria Hotel For UN Activities (Citizens Wonder Why Tax Payer Dollars Aren’t only Spent At Red Roof Inns)

--Brian Williams To Move Over From NBC To MSNBC; Lester Holt Officially Named Anchor On Nightly News.

--Weather Forecaster Eyes Turning To The Return Of El Nino 2015

For years a lot of small businesses and sole proprietorships have worked successfully by designating associates as Independent Contractors. Now, in a new decision against Uber, that may all go away. A court in Cal ruled yesterday that Uber drivers are employees. I think that you will see more cases like this brought before the courts, and it may well be unions bringing them. They need employees to Unionize. This is a very significant ruling as the trend towards independent contractor designations has been a profitable one for all companies trying to shed benefit structures.

BTW, how long do you think it will be before he Uber drivers are licensed at fees similar to the cab industry medallion tradition. Nobody ever lets a competitor get a free ride. And, cities love the cash.

Correction: A keen eyed reader with vast intellectual resources reasoning to yesterday’s Hillary diatribe tells me that Abe plagiarized the “House divided” comment from Mark 3:24. Say it ain’t so, Abe.

So much of anxiety is brought on by not doing what you know you could have easily done in the first place.

That giant Woooooshing sound you hear may be Donald Trump sucking the life out of the Repubs chances to stop the Hillary express. Yes, Donald Trump is in and has a populist message that is sure to play well in Peoria as did Ross Perot when the first of the nefarious Clintons was elected. Isn’t that ironic? -- Sucking sounds helping the Clintons get into office. But, it is becoming apparent that millions in search of a fresh  candidate will be a factor, the kind of factor that could be good for The Hill.

To enhance my view on changing American culture I may take up Yoga so I can experience my assumptions rather than just make them up.

It was kind of embarrassing yesterday when I brought some lab reports form one Doc to another, and noticed too late that there were Cheeto dust stains of the top and edges of the papers. Yikes!

The more the media and comedians poke fun at Donald, the more his solid group of minions will strengthen behind him. There are millions who are tired of the elitist comments of the  glitterati, and they not only see The Donald as refreshing, but as Knight who can slay the dragons with fiery words.

Let’s just hope that when they put a woman in place of the great Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill, it will be a woman who did something for all Americans.

By the time we see a woman on the Ten dollar bills, the way inflations is going, it will probably be worthless.

I need to get my creative juices flowing again, so it’s about time that I get started with a another novel in serial form. For you new readers, this would be fourth full scale novel, all of which should be on the NY Times top 10 list. I have new inspiration.

Note to Republicans: Be nice to independent voters. Don’t rant. Don’t say anything scary. Treat them kike long lost brothers and sisters.

Finite is a word I try to eliminate from my life. In writing this mess, I have vowed from issue one never to repeat myself, even though there is that temptation that comes from egos -- my words are so great and insightful that I should repeat them for those who may have missed them. But, what I have learned about infinity comes form seeking a new title for each of these thousands of Tids. There's is always something there. There is always a better way to do what you have done before. Something new.

The Answer:

Number one – kind of surprisingly -- is the Nissan Juke. Apparently there was only a small market for its outward appearance considered quirky by some. The others are the Chrysler and Dodge Mini-Vans, once the key profit makers ofr Chrysler, but now part of a tired market switching to Crossovers. (Like the Juke which is considered too ugly?) Even more surprising is the Cadillac CTS which is considered an excellent car by reviewers. The problem is all about what GM does so well – confuses the market. In this case the consuming public can’t figure out why it s growing size when they really liked what was smaller. The Suburu BRZ doesn’t look bad but it is considered underpowered and is in a small market segment. finally, there is the Audi Allroad. Unfortunately this replacement for the Avant is much too high in price for the former Avant  lovers. A hot brand name can’t over come stupid magement tricks with an aware consumer. Bonus: The top two are Rory at 6-1 and Jordan at 7-1. After this golden twosome we have beginning at 16-1 Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, Jason Day, Henrik Stenson, Bubba, Sergio, Hideki Matsuyama, Jim Furyk, Jimmy Walker, Martin Kaymer, Matt Kucher, Patrick Reed, and Tiger Woods. Sergio and Henrik are two of the best world players who have never won a major. And as usual all eyes will be on Woods.

Well that’s about it. I’m off to walk amidst green pastures along magnificent stone walls. Maybe an idea for a new Tids Novel will reveal itself under the gray skies just below the blazing sun above. The sun above, The warmth is always there. It will certainly help eliminate the residue in the “Pit”. Hope your “pits “are smiling today. Clear out the minds and breathe in the good of the day.

I think I have been kind of icky today. But, I’ll recover.