It's a "how come" day.

Today's Tids Issue 2,830
Opening Stuff:

How come Whistle-blowers on corporations and industries like the tobacco industry are protected from intimidation and harassment by the Government, while whistle-blowers on the Government get intimidated and harassed often out of their jobs by the government. I don't get it. Do we all of a sudden have an evil third world dictatorial government?

Let's see, Weather underground founder Bill Ayers says that he and his people were good bombers, seeking justice against a "tyrannical USA". He says that since his pals blew themselves up prior to planting a bomb at a "Fort Dix Dance", that there is no problem because it didn't happen. Like all of the Islamic bomber plans that didn't happen makes them also non-terrorists? Liberal thinking is hard to fathom. Oh yeah, and Ayers is a professor teaching the future minds of America. What?...how to rationalize bad behavior. Nice, real nice.

The Question:

Video Game stocks are flying and the anticipated big news this week will be about their profits. Name the five biggest video game publishers.

The Headlines:

"Big Mac" Ramsey Helps Rescue Three Young Woman At Cleveland Home; Kidnapped As Young Teens 10-11 Years Ago.

--Gold At Impasse: Half Of Investors Looking At $1,900; Half Looking At Major Collapse.

--Potential Witnesses In the Congressional Benghazi Investigation Concerned With Repercussions From Their Employer, The US Of A.

--Rumors Flying That US Will Arm Syria Rebs.

--South Carolina Voting For Congress Person; Race Is Between Able Woman - Sister Of Comedian Colbert, Union Sympathizing Dem And Amoral Egomaniac*.

--Egypt's Mursi Brings More Islamists Into Cabinet.

--Syria's Assad Gives Palestine Green Light To Attack Israel.

--Netanyahu Quietly Pulling Back On Settlement Expansion.

--SEC Charges City Of Harrisburg Pa With Securities Fraud.

There are a lot of ways to view the Internet sales tax discussion. The Internet folks are whining saying that collecting the tax and distributing the tax to states will be a nightmare. It surely would because it is already a nightmare for Bricks and Mortar companies who have been collecting an distributing the tax for years. So the B&M people ar e whining whycan they be taxed liike we are. But here;s the deal as defined in my brain. The Internet companies have a distinct money savings advantage. But more than that...they have the brick and mortar stores to display their wares in 3D! Best Buy is practically bankrupt becsaue of people sucking info out of them and buying on the Web. So, basically, there are real inequities here. Frankly, I would still like my store in the neighborhood, cause the pics on the Net always leave me wondering what I'm really getting.

The Voice, Department:

I loved Sarah Simmons. I thought that Michelle Chamuei was wonderful. Vedo, Caroline Glaser and Amber Carrington were excellent. Then Judith Hill came on stage and she owned it. She was in total command of her surroundings and a mesmerized audience. And, me. You can see the difference between greatness and special greatness. Judith will be hard to beat. Personally though, the Adam team -- Judith, Amber Caroline and Sarah -- singing together was a singular amazing event. Big kudos there. Last night, Adam over Usher. Sarah, Judith and Caroline stay with Amber going for Adam. Usher keeps Vedo, Josiah and Michelle with Cathia who sang well but unfortunately is the someone who has to go. Tonight Blake against Shakira. BTW, Shakira is a pleasant judge.

I liked what Microsoft brought to the table with Windows 8 and new associative products. But, it has all been less than a resounding success. Long time windows users are have trouble adapting ot the new product, especially on computers without touch screens. It seems that too many users could not get beyond the new tiled screen. The-Old-habits-die-slow Syndrome is forcing Microsoft to rethink lots about heir new PC products and you can expect something called Windows' Blue in a month, or two, or three. Basically Windows 8 will revert backwards and open like the comfortable windows of your. I don't get it.

This is about the time in a recovery when the house flippers reemerge form the wood work, fueling an irrational home building economy where the losers are always first time buyers. First time buyers are the key to sustained growth in the construction industry, not the "seeya  later" crowd.

Not only is the  Internet business industry under attack by sales tax proponents, but many big industries like the Airlines are trying to pull the customers away from what they consider unnecessary middlemen like Orbitz and Expedia. Airlines not only sell seats, but now offer hotels and car rentals just like the middlemen. One more war to watch. I feel safer going with the direct seller of anything.

The Answer:

Electronic Arts stock is hot probably because they climbed fro 4th in 2012 to surpassing Microsoft as numebr 1. Microsoft is n #2 followed by Sony, Nintendo and Capcom (Up from 12). Also up big fro 2012 is #6 Warner Brothers Interactive, followed by Ubisoft, Konami, Sega and Activision Blizzard. The biggest drops in rankings were Square Enix, 5 to 14 and THQ 8 to 16. Where was Studio 38?

It's amazing what can be accomplished in an hour if you put your mind to it.

How come people spend so much time worrying about things over which they have no control?

How come when my mind is prefectly aligned with all of the elements of a perfect golf swing, my arms and hands do something entirely different.

* Politician.