Wanna bet!

 

Today's Tids Issue 5,020

The odds are...:

 

It is estimated that 45 million Americans bet on NFL games. Big LV Industry is promoting the hell out of it. The NFL isn’t saying no because gambling builds interest and fills stadiums, But to ease their consciences, the NFL had just established a pot of $6.2 million to help all of those who get into trouble gambling, or have trouble avoiding it in the first place. “Just say no!” Yeah, sure.

 

I never have and be never will bet a nickel on a sporting evet, but my heart and soul is deeply and unconditionally into every game. I guess that is the plight of romantic old fools.

 

I think that fitness watches should offer a feature that gives you credit for repeatedly standing and kneeling and sitting during Catholic mass.

 

Today is: “International Day of the Nacho”. Can the Cheeto be far behind, or aren’t Cheeto eaters diverse enough.

 

The Question:

What was the real name of the famed fighting ship, “Old Ironsides”?

 

The Headlines:

--Today’s Futures Look Softer After A Good rebound Wednesday; Fed Anti-Inflation Warpath Worries Investors.

--Fed Says It May Have To Take Aggressive Response Ageist Inflation.

-- CDC Says Red, White And Yellow Onions Imported From Chihuahua, Mexico And Distributed By ProSource Inc. Liked To Salmonella Orangeburg Outbreak; Wars: Throw Out Onions If You Don’t Know Source.

--FBI Says Strong Possibility That Remains Found In Florida Park May Be That Of Wanted Alleged Gabby Petito Killer Brian Laundrie.

--Joe Manchin Wats To Add Work Requirements To Child Tax Credit.

--Trump Announces Creation Of Alternative Social Media Site To Be Launched In Early 2022.

 

The Tids-Pickers made a bit of a comeback last week going 11-3 for to improve record to 61-33 or 65%. My c goal this year was 75%. Still time, but with all of the injuries I’m seeing, you never know how whole a team is playing. Denver at Cleveland Could be a decent game tonight as both teams need a win after a couple of lackluster outings. The problem with the Browns is that Baker Mayfield, their leading receiver ad running backs Chubb and Hunt are out. I could be stupid and pick the Browns because I like them but I won’t. Some better games should be Balt-Cin, KC-Tenn, and Chj-TB. Six teams have byes.  I think Cinn vs Balt looks like a good game and a really tough pick. Lamar Jackson continues to be remarkable, while Joe Burrow of the Bennies is solid, as is the team, I will pick the Ravens only because they are home. Tennessee showed a lot beating a tough Buffalo team last week, ad KC has been less than advertised, But they still have the magicians and good talent. The Monday night winner has not yet lost the following weekend. I’ll take the Titans, Chicago is showing me something and that is the only reason I see this game as a top one for the week. TB really, really has superior O-Talent. and should win.

 

Of the rest I like Atlanta in a close over Mami, Carlina to beat the struggling Giants, My New England Pats to have just enough to take the Jets, and GB to continue looking good against Washington. How can you not pick LA Rams over Detroit and mighty Arizona over Houston – the two easiest picks of the week. The last two games could be posers in that they involve four mediocre teams with some potential. I have to go with Las Vegas over the Eagles. Now Indy looked better, and San Fran didn’t play last week. QB Jimmy G returns. This one is a true tossup for me.  Heads!... , it’s San Fran. Lastly, Monday night we have a Wilson-less Seahawks against an unpredictable Saints. I predict the Saints.

 

A neighborhood dog that knows which houses leave around the best snacks is.. treat smart.

 

Most of the gamblers who boast about big winnings don’t tell you how much they spent trying to win. The big gambling institutions wouldn’t be promoting gambling if they weren’t the ones making the big killings.

 

A gamblers anonymous friend told me that: “Be wary of gamblers boasts”. He knew.

 

Ted Cruz in a tongue in Cheek sort of way proposed dumping millions of illegal immigrants into USA’s favored resorts and summer enclaves of the liberal rich and famous, including my town of Newport and RI”s Block Island (New Shorham). Block Island, 3 mile by by 7 miles out in the ocean may be a summer place for the wealthy, but it is one of a small handful of RI communities represented by a Repub. Do your homework Ted.

 

But I get his point. It is right on the money.

 

What do you call a bee that can’t make up its mind? A maybe.

 

Do you get the feeling that Putin and Xi are talking together a lot? that can’t be good for the good ole’ USA.

 

The Answer:

The real name of the famed old USA sailing warship “Old Ironsides” is Constitution.

 

Commentator: An everyday potato? Zowie! Yes folks, today is bad joke day, in case you hadn’t noticed.