(Written 8/10)
Opening Stuff:
So, the Bernanke plan worked for about 17 1/2 hours. Just long enough for the big traders to make few billion on a fast buy/sell program.
The social networks can rally the oppressed against tyranny, bring families together for reunions, call for hoards of irresponsible teens to descend upon quiet neighborhoods for dangerous keg parties and, as we're seeing in the burning streets of London, rouse the criminals for wide spread unprovoked attacks and robbery. The London travesty is just the most visible example of flash organized gang robbery sprees that are also occurring regularly throughout America. Flash Mobs are fun when they are singing Christmas Carols, but not when the flash is in the torches. Islands of safety in cities and countrysides are perhaps no longer havens anymore because when discovered, instant calls for mayhem can go forth from Blackberry's and IPhones.
How much of that money being sent to Somalia and Ethiopia will trickle through he fingers of despots and reach the suffering masses? That's what always bothers me about the pleas for help. Who gets the money?
I am really getting tired of all the traffic jams this summer. Whatever happened to the concept that high gas prices will put a damper on driving?
The Question:
Good Morning America is in the process of determining through a viewer vote the most beautiful place in America, They have narrowed it down to 10 finalists. (Hint, one is mentioned in te middle of the Tids today.) Name the ten.
The Headlines:
--New Worries About bank Balances Drives DOW Down 512 Points.--Republicans Keep Control Of Wisconsin Legislature After recall Vote fails.
--Fed Dramatic Pledge Of Two Year Moratorium On Rate Increases Spurs Markets for a coupel of hours.
--Harry Reid Suggests Most Partisan Dem Senators For Super "Joint Committee"; Patty Murry, John Kerry, Max Baucus Have Power But Little Compromise In their Hearts; McConnell Adds His favorite Partisan Republicans; Super Committee Appears To have No Chance..
--UK Fighting Back Against Criminal Thuggery.
--Ahmadinejad Asks UN To Step Into London riots.
This so-called "Super Committee" already look like a big joke. First of all, they're putting politicians on it.
It's probably already been done, But if not, why Not -- somebody should write a book about Nancy Wake. In fact this WWII super spy and leader of French resistance performed so effectively in so many different dangerous situations behind the scenes, that a whole series of books could be written about this fantastic woman from Roseneath Wellington new Zealand who died at 90. Wake was tso a mazing and so effective against the Germans that at one time she headed the Gestapo "Most Wanted" list.
America's Got Talent.
I'd call last night's You Tube Special repetitious, Even the good acts of the night were repetitious. Maybe that's what happens when you go from the small video to the large live stage. Personally I enjoyed the Cloggers, the West Springfield dancers, Gymkana. I could have liked Brett Daniels, Kevin Colis, Beth Ann Robinson, Matt Wilhelm and Powerhouse. I didn't think much at all of the 8 year old contortionist, the basketball juggler, the dog act and Aeon (All though thye had some skills.) Hw=who goes forward? Kevin Colis, Matt Wilhelm (People like black light shows), West Springfield and Gymkana. Illusionist Brett Daniels could be five.
The theater stage performance of a story about puns, is a play on words.
Brag and Boast Department:
Magnificent Newport RI was featured on Monday's Good Morning America as one of their "Ten Most Beautiful Places in America" series. The program did a great job Monday displaying for all to see the beauty and glory of my town.
And, while we are boasting, local Chef Kevin Gaudreau of The Pier just won first prize on the Rocco's Dinner Party TV show. Celeb Chef Rocco Dispitito holds a small competition two determine the two chefs who will prepare a major multi-course dinner for his friends. Kevin won it all with a down to earth dinning room and an array of creative takes on Pub food.
How Blatant is that!, Department:
I see where th 0-Man team are planning a big patriotic promotion just before the 2012 Presidential election -- The release of a new big Hollywood movie based on the Seal's raid and killing of Bin Laden. Yesterday he tried to use the death of the Seals to promote non-partisanship for the coming debt nogotiations. That was part of his speech designed to rally the stock market. The market dove off a cliff while he spoke. Tyhe Presidential Seal of Approval.
They have announced a new process to determine the gender of the baby within two weeks of conception. The promoter of the idea says it will help parents plan better baby wardrobes. Say what? Many view it as a potential to increase early abortions as parents plan the perfect family. So let me get this straight -- Science can now say it is a boy or a girl, but abortion promoters say that it really isn't a child. What a crock.
So, I guess if want your children to grow up to be excellent stock managers as you plan for retirement, then you would expect the parents to abort boys, now considered inferior to female sin the investment business. in favor of the now acclaimed female.
Almost Near: Chapter 34 continues. -- "Hi Tucker." Samantha looked alert and very happy; very beautiful in a navy blue print blouse and off-white shorts. She was barefoot, but didn't seem to mind the clam shells. She couldn't take where eyes off of Tucker. Her "Hi Tucker" was soft and caring.
Tucker now walked quickly towards her. He put his arms around her, and kissed her lovingly, gently on the lips. Then he pulled her into him. They melded, flowed together as if they were one. It felt like what he remembered from years ago. His perfect fit with Samantha Wilcox. But she couldn't remember. Could she? Or was it still part of her too?
Samantha started talking like she had rehearsed it. "I am so happy to have you home Tucker. Not just because I love to look at you. Not because you make me happy." She looked up at him again. Pleading. "I'm confused Tucker. I am so totally comfortable here in Lobster Cove. Yet something always seems missing. A lawyer from New Hampshire is looking for me, and I've never heard of him. When you leave, I'm floating in space.
The Answer:
Of course, I'm voting for Newport and Cape Cod. I live in Newport and spent my youthful summers on the Cape. the rest are Ashville NC, Aspin, CO, Cape Cod, Destin FL, Grand Tetos jackson Hole WY, Lanikai Beach HA, Point Reyes CA, Sedona AZ and Sleeping Bear Dunes MI. Want to vote? Here it is: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/best_places_USA/
I'm depressed. -520
Well,,, at least Jennifer Lopez is returning to AI for 2012.
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