Positioning and Gaming.

Today's Tids Issue 4,383

Good Day, Bad Market, but we'll survive.

The pink and deep red blossoms looked glorious today. The lime hue of trees took my breath away. Today make the heart aches and life challenges seem pretty damn unimportant. Procrastination is a wonderful thing especially when hypnotized by the glories of, finally, spring.  Tra-la!

After the derby mess, a lot would agree that instant replay is ruining sports. It takes the human element out of the game. Fans can’t yell “Kill the Umpire” any longer. It adds lots of dull down-time to events to join with commercial breaks to make games even longer and longer. Sports event announcers talk way too much about replay calls. I mean until my head hurts. Now, I have to say that without instant replay the NE Patriots wouldn’t have one that first Super Bowl. And according to the rules I’m hearing that the Derby decision was probably correct. But, I still enjoyed it more when the umps and refs called the came without people looking over their shoulders.

Congress is playing games with Trump, and Trump is playing games with China, A everybody in Washington is always gaming the media.

I personally really like the flavor of chicken. Why do so many chefs overwhelm it with spices, sauces and lately vegetables in all possible forms.

Today I spotted an albino dalmatian, Now it will look like a dalmatian.

Think about it.

The Question:

Name the Top Ten Women who people would like to have a beer with?

The Headlines:

--China Concerns Has Market Sinking Faster Than A Peking Duck Full Of Shotgun Pellets.

--Maximum Security Appeals KD Ruling; Appeal Rejected Same Day It Was Filed.

--Boston Bruins Beat Columbus. Move On In NHL Playoffs.

--Apple Stock Beginning To Worry Investors; Questions About iPhone fuels Concern.

--WH Suggest That McGahn Not Comply With Dem Subpoena; WH Invokes Exec Privilege.

--McConnell Urges Congress To Move On From Mueller.

--Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Signs “Heartbeat” Abortion Ban Legislation.

--Anderson Cooper Says He Is Not On The Left; He Just Has Trouble Saying Something Nice About DT.

Merriam-Webster: Sport – “Physical activity engaged in for pleasure.” How come so many people now-a-days take it so seriously? Because Nike tells them too?

Some readers have requested that the Tids Sports Department (TSD) begin a Golf Tip Section. Tip One: If you play with me, don’t emulate my swing. Tip 2: Pay attention: A wondering mind, no matter how beautiful the scenery may be , no matter how it may stimulate your romantic spirit, the ball is the thing, the only lover that counts. So, stay with it.

The Voice last night wasn’t bad. It became very obvious that Maelyn Jarmon is stepping up into her own class. She was spellbinding, brilliant. There were several decent singers in the R&B genre -- Mari, Shawn Sounds, Jej Vinson and LB Crew all quite talented, but I wonder if they cancel each other out in the voting, Sounds is probably in as is perhaps is Mari. Similarly, in Country, generally my favorite, we have many – Gyth Rigdon, Andrew Sevener, Dexter Roberts, Rod Stokes and Carter Lloyd Home. I like Andrew a lot, but he wasn’t that great last night. Gyth was terrific, but not his usual outstanding. Dexter stepped up, and Rod has been stepping up all season, putting him contention to place second after Maelyn. Carter has a huge fan base, and may also be factor in the finals. I think he is just ok. Personally, I enjoy Celia Babini a lot. I think she is on the bubble, unfortunately. Kim Cherry also makes me smile and, as does Celia, has great report with the audience. Another on the bubble Oliv Blu, was pretty to good to me. But she may not make it. The top 8 after tonight will be Maelyn, Carter, Shawn, Rod and then it’s between Andrew, Dexter, Mari, Kim and Celia. Maybe LB. But, never ever discount the country vote.

Maelyn was #10 in iTunes sales last night. Gyth was second among Voice singers at 54. The rest in the top hundred were Shawn #58, and Stokes #93. Country singers Andrew, Carter and Dexter also made it into the top 200. Other than an old song by Maelyn, nobody else did.

What’s with Jeff Glor being ousted at CBS? Was he too fair-minded? Personally, I liked him. Somebody didn’t, or somebody had an agenda that didn’t include him.

Middle Income Americans have five problems with Money: 1. Not making more than the minimum payment on Credit cards. 2. Not having at least $50K in life insurance. 3. Not having money invested in accounts outside of savings accounts. 4. Not having enough savings for at least 3 months of expenses. 5. Not saving enough for retirement. That seems to make sense.

Just in case you are interested, the top 3 Nascar drivers so far this season are Kyle Busch (Gibbs), Joey Logano (Penske) and Kevin Harvick Stewart-Haas). The rest of the Top Ten are Denny Hamlin (Gibbs), Martin Truex Jr. (Gibbs), Brad Kaseloski (Penske),  Chase Elliott (Hendrick), Kurt Busch (Chip Ganassi), Ryan Blaney (Penske) and Clint Bowyer (Stewart-Haas). There’s been some great races this year. It’s faster than golf.

I just looked at my stocks. I think I’m disliking President Trump with intensity today.

Did you know that Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren have been arguing about bankruptcy law for 20 years? Good thing they are not dating, or even nuzzling.

The Answer:

Number one the list is Rachel McAdams followed by Kate Winslet, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Bell, Emma Stone, Anna Kendrick, Emma Watson, Tina Fey and Mila Kunis. I might pick Emma Thompson at #53 or Jennifer Garner (58). The only Non-Movie stars or singers on the list are Danika Patrick (56), JK Rowling (68) and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge (79). The last three are Helen Mirren (98), Sienna Miller (99) and Sigourney Weaver ((100).

Who would you choose?

Don’t get overwrought about the news. It will change for the better.