The more you talk, the more you tend to disagree with yourself.

Today's Tids Issue 2,233
Opening Stuff:

Is there anything more green appearing than a plant that is still thriving mightily in late Fall. Frankly, I just stand there in awe as it survives gloriously among deathly brown foliage.

I see where Dino DeLaurentis died. Is there anybody left who can explain to me exactly what was going on in "Blue Velvet"?

I was happy to see that the major AP report on the return of the stricken cruise liner dwelt on all of the positive things people did to help and keep their spirits up. Instead of reporting a long list of whines. Maybe the Chilean minor story had something to do with that.

The Question:
Surprise...Nadia Comaneci is 49 years old today. Yes that adorable little acrobatic imp of Olympic Gymnastics is just a couple of cartwheels away from menopause. In which Olympics ddi she first excel and who was the adorable little acrobatic imp that preceded her, and first mesmerized gymnastics viewers?

The Headlines:

--G-20 members Refuse To back US Push On China Currency.
--Bernanke Trying To Justify Value Of His Inflationary Move As Seniors See Stagnant SS Payments.
--0-Man Lauds Iraq Inclusive Government; Sunni Minority Applauds Exodus Of Their Iraqiya Member Reps Including Leader Allawi; Say New Government Lied To Them.
--William And Kate Expected o be next Royal Wedding.
--0-Man Continues In Denial On World Stage.
--White House Looks Confused Over Extending Bush Tax Breaks

Back to More Stuff:
A reader sends along this little analysis which probably says it all about the definition of the phrase "Bloated Bureaucracy": "The Lord's Prayer - 66 words; Archimedes Principle - 67 words; 10 Commandments - 179 words; Gettysburg Address - 286 words; Declaration of Independence - 1,300 words; US Government Regulations governing the Sale of Cabbage - 26,931 words.

In Russia the Government sends assassins after treasonous citizens. In the US they get book deals.

You may have noticed that Intel is on a track to have its best year in the glorious history of an incredibly innovative company. Yet, the stock doesn't move, floating around within a 17.60-24.37 52 week trading range.. maybe Wall Street will get the message if their CEO has an affair. You never know what it takes. Oh, Intel announced a 15% increase in its dividend.

Royal Weddings always make for great TV for me. Maybe it's becasue I like the way they sing "God Save the Queen".

Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Morning Glory is the big one this week that has all of the critics agog! It's probably predictable, but it works and entertains. A beleaguered TV show producer, Rachel Adams, battles an unraveling love life, Jeff Goldbloom, as she tries to resurrect the last place Morning Show starring a fading anchor, Diane Keaton. She Hire's an experienced newsman, harrison Ford, who will have none of the gossip, weather and other morning shit chat. the battles rage off and on screen.
--I suspect you have seen Unstoppable many times before. Lots of special effects as an out-of-control train roars to deadman-s curve just above a city. I'm not going .Lots of action, but nothing new.
--What's New is a pretty good Aliens-Destroying-the Earth-as-helpless-humans-flee. Even it resembles something you have seen, there is always that "Unknown" factor to keep you watching.

As far as I'm concerned, "Intent" should rule in the Alaska elections. This coming from Mr. Typo!

There have many instances of people doing or saying outrageous things hiding behind the First Amendment. But, Amazon with their latest offering on Kindle may have gone far beyond good sense: "The Pedophile's Guide To Love and Pleasure." It is available and Amazon is using the First to justify it. The Founding Fathers deplored Censorship for a number of reasons, but I doubt if they ever envisioned that people to stop using their brains.

The phone companies are justifying the elimination White Pages for all by saying that everything is on the internet, and the majority of those still Internet-less, probably can't read the small white pages print anyhow.

The Answer:
Nadia captivated people at the 1976 Olympics, But, before that in 1972 Russian mini teen Olga Korbit became a world sensation. And, I have to say they were both two of the more refreshing sports heroes of that century.

The End:
I have to tell you that Obama for all of his so-called brain power says some of the dumbest things. Think that is a natural occurence for people who just can't stop talking.