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Today's Tids Issue 2,249
Opening Stuff:

You are never going to believe this! I've been wrestling with a medical issue, and yesterday (This is the truth) my doctor advised me to eat more potato chips! eeeeeeeHah!!!

Rumor has it that if Assange is harmed in any way the next big WikiLeaks release will include Obama's birth certificate and college academic records.

The Question:
Today marks the anniversary of Lennon's murder. Name the Top Ten all time Beatles' songs.

Today's Headlines:
--Ruckus In Washington Has Stock Surge Pausing.
--New Overnight Dem House Bill Would Freeze Budgets; Senate Bill Takes Different Tact; Confusion At High Level.
-- Feds Send Out More Subpoenas To Hedge Funds And Other Investment Institutions; Investigation Into Insider Trading Expanding.
--Pete Sampras Trophies And Memorabilia Stolen From Public Storage Facility.
--Northwest Pakistan Bomb Attacks Continue; 15 Killed In Bus Attack.
--New Video Shows US Serviceman Being Held By Taliban.
--New Worldwide Uniform Tests Of 15 Year Old Students Has US Falling To Middle Of Pack.
--WikiLeaks Releases More As Leader Is Nabbed.

Back to More Stuff:
With countries like China, and yes Finland, zooming to the top in the worldwide battle for academic honors for fifteen year old's, the US education system will surely come under scrutiny. But, I say not so fast. We have over corrected an educational system much too often. We spend too much time planning lunch menus. But, the biggest detriment to learning may be outside diversions. Incessant texting and adullaton of career opportunities that don't appear to need education at all. Celebrity for all seems the promise. As opposed to dedicated work in fields that contribute to mankind and economic achievement. There seems to be too much of an "Why am I here" attitude among too many students without enough explanations. Dedication to learning is really all about understanding end game focus, and China and Finland, and yes Canada, seem to have it.

Yesterday's open ended "Q" about your suggestions for Walters Most Fascinating person brought recommendations of Taylor Swift, "The Fox News Team", the Pope, George Bush, Patrick Byrne, Denzel Washington, Michelle Obama and Hillary.

It must be Christmas season again because the "Clapper" is back on TV.

John McPherson wonders if making "Live Free or Die" license plates is bad for the morale in the New Hampshire prison system.

Some of the early House leadership posts are going to Tea Party candidates. It is a signal that the insiders are taking this party of average concerned Americans seriously. Maybe this party has replaced the so called Free Press as the country's watchdog.

Another sign that I'm operating in another universe is the announcement by PETA that they are looking for "The Sexiest Vegetarian over Fifty". So far a leading candidate is Paul McCartney. God help me if I would ever grow up to look like Paul McCartney.

Here's a simple tasty treat recipe to tuck away for Christmas get-togethers. Parmesan Crisps! Preheat oven to 375. Line two cookie sheets with baking mats or parchment paper. In a bowl combine 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbs all purpose flour and a pinch of cayenne. (Keep mixture thoroughly blended throughout process.) Place table spoon mounds of mixture on cookie sheet. (1 1/2 inch space) Press.flat with hand or spatula. Bake 9-12 mins til brown. Cool on sheet 2 mins then remove. (Note: I picked this snack over "Orange and Fennel Olives" and "Granola with Dried Fruit".

You have to wonder if all of these stocks reaching 52 week highs will engender a profit taking sell off at the beginning of 2011.

The Answer:
Please Please Me is #1 and is the follow up to their first big hit "Love Me Do" which is not in the top ten. Next is I Want To Hold Your Hand, followed by I Feel Fine. Yesterday, In My Life and I Am The Walrus are the next three. The Ten is completed by All You Need Is Love, A Day In The Life, Hey Jude and and Something. Somethingv and Yesterday are the two most coveered beatles songs. Perosnally I like "Sergeant Pepper's..." and "Lucy in the Sky..."

The End:
Some days the world just comes together as if you had designed it.