Today's Tids Issue 5,848
Just Maybe:
I guess during next week we will hit the midpoint of summer, at least the summer described as between Memorial Day and Labor Day. And also, in this week ahead is July 17 which often over the years has signaled a downturn in the stock market.
But regardless of dates, most just plod forth,
Today is the last day of “Prime Days” I guess I missed it. Think of the money I saved not spending to save big bucks on things I don’t need. It's probably the biggest fad spending day of the year.
But don't let old curmudgeons sway you. Amazon just dropped some new big goodies in the Prime Day bucket. There's still time before closing at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Do you get the feeling that there being so many sports promoters around that big events are stumbling over each other.
The Question:
Why did they arrest the devil? Bonus: Why can’t you trust an atom? Extra Bonus: Why was six afraid of seven? Super Bonus: What do you call a hippie’s wife?
The Headlines:
--Dow and S&P Down, Nas Dips after Being Up; Return of forceful “Tariffman” has WS Wondering Again, and Most no Paying Attention.
--Trump Admin Backs Off Abolishing FEMA.
--President and Melania Visiting Texas Flood Disaster Zones; Current Numbers: 120 Dead, 160 Missing.
--US T to send Ukraine Defense System.
--Heat and Extreme Wildfires in Arizona Ignite Grand Canyon Evacuations.
--Trump Admin Pulls $15 Mil in Research into Pfas on US Farms.
--Gertman Exporters Say They Don’t want Trump’s Trade Deal "at any Price.”
--Political Advisor Davod Gergen Dies.
I'm looking forward to a good Women's and Men's Wimbledon finals this weekend. I'm rooting for Alcaras and Swiatek.
Do you get the feeling that a lot of people are breathless chasing fads and trends.
Do you know how Etablissements often hang signs in the entrance door with “Open" on one side and “Closed” on the other -- obviously with open facing out when open. Duh, right? So, when I'm leaving, I come face to face with the Closed sign and wonder, how do I get out. I’ve always been an obedient child.
By the way, after yesterday’s Tids reader wrote to tell me that North Dakota is also a big player when comes to setting up policies favorable to incorporation. I read their policies, and they are completely opposite to RI. RIs idea is to get businesses to pay as many taxes and fees as they can possibly invent, while smart sates say create environments in which companies can flourish to bring added value to the state and the families who live here. And we will no longer be forced to sell the soul of the state to tourism.
I'm reading lately about NBA players I barely know sighing contracts for $50 million/year which is the new normal. I’m just not comfortable paying the kind of bucks they want to attend games live, and you can be sure it will cost more on TV too.
Do you realize that NFL training camps start as early as tomorrow and the first game, the Hall of Fame Game, is two weeks away! That is why every other sport is promoting themselves now so they don't get lost when the big machine revs up.
I hear that Trump will be making a big speech about Russia on Monday. What could he possibly say that would change Putin's mind. Except perhaps, China is now our ally.
Trump now appears in panic mode trying to get rid of Fed Chair Powell. To legally dump the chairman a President of the US must show cause. So, what have they found -- they are accusing Powell of overdecorating the Fed Building. Being a conservative by nature I like the idea a of a steady hand at the financial helm.
It would be nice if I could think of something funny today.
The Answer:
Did you hear they arrested the devil? Yeah, they got him on possession. Bonus: Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up literally everything. Extra Bonus: Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine. Super Bonus: What do you call a hippie’s wife? Mississippi.
I still wish I could find something funny to write.
Have a great weekend, E-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y!!
