Today's Tids Issue #2,367
Opening Stuff
The Delta Airlines affair is a classic example of how little service industry employees and their employers understand about the word "Service". It's hard for me to fathom that somebody, at least one person, at Delta observing heroes returning from from the killing fields of the Middle East wouldn't have paused to think that there is something wrong about charging for an extra bag. That maybe they should check with the boss first. It's like these poeple were RI DMV retirees in their new careers.
No matter where you live, or what you do or what you own, everything important really always boils down to the people around you.
The Question:
The "Monkee's" were originally a manufactured musical group to take advantage of the Beetle's popularity. It turned out that they actually became quite popular in their own right. Name the four Monkeys and four of their top songs. Which one does not regularly tour with the revival Monkees?
The Headlines:
--Arizona Wildfires Now Cover 650 Square Miles; Could Affect Power In Texas; Smoke Seen In Iowa.
--Market rebounds Early.
--New Jobless Claims Crep Back Up To 427,000.
--CitiBank Says Hackers Accessed Credit Card Data.
--Syria's Assad Begins Major Offensive To Take Back Northern Provinces.
--In Yemen, Factions Maneuvering To Take Advantage Of Prez Absence.
--Temps Expected To Hit Unseasonably High 90's Today; Point Judith Will Stay Cool.
Hillary and her most valued adviser, the pregnant Mrs. Wiener, are off traveling on official State department business. You just gotta imagine that the hotel room conversations between the two about husband antics is priceless. "Now, I always place my pointer finger behind the ashtray edge before I throw it!"
Some insiders are saying that the Wiener affair is more disturbing to the Clinton's than simply Hill's friendship with Huma Abedin (Wiener). Supposedly Bill was quietly pushing for the Tittilating Twitterer to get that NYC Mayor job. It was part of a plan, so some say, to get another important power base for a Hillary Presidential bid.
You can always tell you're into a "B" movie if they show as car driving slowly down a street for 10 seconds or so before it stops.
The weathermen this morning said it's going to be a hot nasty day, a good one to head to the beach. And, I'm thinking, don't people work? Hey, wait a minute...this is the Public Employee Union State. It must be in the contract.
Bon Appetit magazine picks as their favorite peanut butters Santa Cruz Organic Creamery Dark Roasted (Sounds Expensive), Skippy Creamy, Peanut Butter & Company Smooth Operator, Smucker's Natural Creamy and Arrowhead Mills Creamy Organic. Get the picture -- "Organic", "Natural" are the adjectives that count. They say that younger tasters picked organic, naturals while the older went for the the traditional Skippy and Jifs. Which means that great taste is always based more on what you are used to rather than somebody else's perceived "Great taste." Remember that the next time some expert tells you "Here's what you are supposed to like".
I have a problem with this Libya thing. Why is the world community attacking a country that has not attacked another country. Isn't this the ultimate of budinski politicking? Why, just imagine if some leader in the US imposed stifling Health care mandates on it's citizens. Some NATO like group could start bombing DC on the pretense that it was unfair to the people to be coerced into something so painful..
In response to my comments yesterday about the growing threat to the economy because of "Underemployment:, a reader suggests that a bigger problem might be the "Unemployable". There are a growing millions now who have no useful skills.
I haven't been too interested in the NBA playoffs. Other than Jason Kidd who I have always admired for his cool and ball handling skills, I have no innate feelings for the rest. (Even though Wade is a brilliant player.) But the facts belie my opinions about the intensity of the series. Check this out these averages per game stats. Points: Miami 89, Dallas 87.8; Rebounds: M - 40, D - 39; Field Goal %: M - 42.8, D - 41.4; 3 Pt %: M - 34.5, D - 34.2. Maybe something is going on there after all!
The basketball game between the Penquins and the Geese was becoming tedious. Too many fowls.
Drug use excuses Department:
The little state of Rhode Island has the highest incidence of illicit drug use among all people over 12 years old (Oregon is number 2). The so-called social engineering experts say it is probably becasue RI is in between NYC and Boston. Huh? Are they implying that dealers traveling betwen the two big cities in rusted out 12 year old Nissan Sentras are dropping bags of stuff along side the road? In reality, RI has the most advantageous bennies for the homeless and other hanger's-ons in the country. The real problem is that if you are giving it away, they will come and abuse it.
Almost Near: Chapter 24 continues. --"How's the patient doing, Nina?" It turns out that the nurse on Dante's floor is Sparrow's sister-in-law.
"He's lookin' pretty good, but he''s not much of a talker. Seems intent on not saying much and getting out of here."
"Thanks, see ya at the cook-out Saturday." Sparrow tapped her on the shoulder and motioned Skip to join him. "Well, Mr. Wallowaski, how are you feeling. This is Skip, the patrolman who found you. I think you're lucky that he has those eagle eyes." Sparrow laughed a bit. Dante sat there and looked at him deadpanned.
"Thanks."
"They're going to let me ask you a few questions before they kick me out. It isn't every day out here that we find a Lawyer form New Hampshire in fancy suit in a rental car in a local ravine." Dante just stared at him. "My guess is that this woman, Samantha Wilcox -- she came to see me four days ago -- called you for something and you came out here." Dante's lips tightened a bit. "Do you know Samantha Wilcox?"
"Yes."
"So, did she call you to come out here?"
Dante looked up at the ceiling as if mapping out his legal strategy. "She called me. But, she didn't ask me to come out."
"But, you came anyhow. Is she your girl friend? Relative? Client?"
"She's my client."
"Wow! You must be a well liked lawyer back home to run out to a client that quickly." Before could reply, Sparrow continued. "How'd you get that gash on the back of your head?"
Dante reached around with hand reflexivity and felt the area. "I don't know. Must have been form the accident."
"So, what kind of person is Samantha Wilcox?" Dante's eyes looked out into space as if he was trying to figure that out himself. "Ok, I'll give you an easy question. How long have you known her."
"I knew her from High School."
The Answer:
The four now in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith who rarely joins in at reunion concerts. Some of their big hits were I'm a Believer, Daydream Believer, Last Train to Clarksville, Pleasant Valley Sunday and (I'm not your) Steppin' Stone. the Monkees agree that it was the voice of Micky Dolenz who gave the group a distinctive sound. I case you're interested.
From Abraham Lincoln:
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
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