The enablers beneath.

Today's Tids Issue 2,850

The National Safety something or other wants to have Chrysler recall a big bunch of ten or more year old Jeeps to fix something that is only dangerous if drivers are irresponsible, texting or drunk. It's the old "Unsafe at any Speed" thing all over again, where the inanimate object is declared the problem instead of the human at the wheel. Frankly, this whole era of enabling humans to do stupid things and then sue makers of inanimate objects started with the Nader book. I guess it has become ingrained, and that is a really, really sad thing to contemplate.

It's hard to believe that the Bruins can win three straight; that the great Sid Crosby can be o-fer for a third day, or for that matter Evgeni Malkin and Chris Letang. But then, maybe Claude Julian is one terrific coach after all. I have an immense problem watching hockey when my team is ahead. It is just such a great explosive game, and it keeps me pacing most of the time. Sometimes it's like a horror movie her you just want to close your eyes and hope for the best. But then, maybe the Bruins are that good.

The Question:

Deacon Jones who died yesterday was one of the great all-time football players, as were his three playing mates who with him formed the Fearsome Foursome of the old LA Rams. Name the four players.

The Headlines:

--133,000 Jobs Added In May; Economists Expected Faster Expansion, But Results Have Showed Slowing Jobs Growth; Stocks Down For Second day.

--Hourly Wages Showed Surprising 3.8% (%'2% Adjusted For Inflation.) Drop For Q1 2013.

--Obama Names Susan Rice National Security Adviser; New Security Chief Expected YTo Insure Peaceful Existence By Denying All Wars And Invasions Of US (I don't see no freaking warplanes). 

--MLB Could Suspend Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun And Up To 20 Other MLB'ers After Testimony from Foremen Owner Of Illicit Performance Enhancing Drug Clinic Biogenisis. 

--European Floods Continue To Rampage;

--Chrysler says No To 1.7 Million Jeep Recall.

--LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Rights Activist Shouts Down First Lady At Private DNC Fundraiser.

--Syrian Army Captures Key Border Town.

--Bow Tie President Resigns From The OSU After Stupid Remarks.

--US Says It Is Deeply Troubled At Progress Of Iran Nuke Operation; Susan Rice says, "I don't see no freaking Nukes".

Why on God's good earth would any rational person spend hard earned money on a "Ringtone"? Huh? Answer me that one. But then, people did elect Barak Obama twice. 

Everybody up to a certain middle age level remembers the old phrase, "Eat your vegetables or no Dessert!!". Oh, maybe not today's kids since it is becoming nearly sacrilege to disparage the fruits of the earth. But the problem, despite the goodness and caring in the hearts of vegetarians, must persist, because they are advocating "sneaking" veggies into deserts! Yikes! Can you say beet chocolate cake? I can't. I may have to give up desserts, lest be surreptitiously surprised.

You have to feel for Chelsey Ramer, a member of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe who in an effort to honor her heritage wore an eagle feather dangling next to the tassel on her Graduation cap. She was fined $1,000 and denied a diploma. This is the new trend, denying diplomas mainly for students expressing First Amendment rights. Diplomas are earned, not a privilege to be denied by over stepping, insecure officials. On the other hand, First Amendment rights should always tied to the responsible self, where consideration of others is more important than personal delusions. But, in the case of this fine young lady, a dangling feather, for which she asked prior approval, should have been allowed. I thought it looked nice. And she said, "I'd pay another thousand dollars to wear it again."

When I was a kid one of the jokes we smirkingly told in those days of bigotry and bias was about neighboring town, and heavily Jewish Scarsdale New York. Q: Why is Scarsdale called the Garden City? A: Because there's a Rosenbloom on every corner. So now a woman there was arrested for operating a "sophisticated" marijuana growing business. It is rumored that town fathers are now trying to trade names with upstate town near Rochester, Weedsport. Mary, Mary, quite contrary what does your garden grow? It ain't cockleshells. Or roses in bloom.

There is no truth to the rumor that a branch the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is asking all US auto manufacturers to recall all cars 10 year and over to install new air conditioners for alien workers.

Want to build your own website? Here's some simple tips: 1. Understand your customer. Too many people build websites to appeal to themselves 2. Beauty is certainly nice, but don't let it get in the way of functionality. 3. Have content that informs, that rewards the visitor for their time to click and be there. Inform and call for action. Create a positive image, and always use good intelligent grammar with no typos!  4. Use friendly navigation, making it easy for people to understand and make the right clicks to get there. 5. Create a system to measure the above for continuous improvement. 

The Conscience: Chapter 22.

   "So, Milton, how did the meting with old Patriarch Biglietto go.: James Smith was always getting to the point before he would waste time with his partner's gregariousness.

   "What would you expect Jim, they like our resources, and Antonio likes you. But, we did talk a lot about the explosion over at Bernard. Antonio is quite bothered by that, because he really wanted the acquisition to go through nice and easily. He is stumped and so am I."

   "Don't be, things will work out." These are the times when his friend Jim confused him, by telling him a lot with words that meant little. "He found that Jim was till talking as he reflected on the first sentence. "...our guy Jeffery Morgan?"

    Milton deciphered the half sentecnec, ad responded, "I met him! Actually he introduced himself to me. He seemed decent for a drunk, sober, thought ful and intelligent. Antonio likes him and so does the grandaughetr. But, I digress. We were having a nice conversation about who I was and where I came from, when all of sudden the guy starts looking real scared. It was strange James."

   "Was it now. Now that is interesting."

The Answer:

1. The Fearsome Foursome consisted of greats Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Lamar Lundy and the only remain living member Roosevelt Grier. The man in charge of the LA rams when the four were assembled was Chip Rosenbloom, who wasn't from Scarsdale NY. Many think that the mighty Jack Youngblood was part of the famed group because he was so tough and dominant as a Ram, but he came later.

When I was a kid, a teacher told the class to try to create a life for yourself where nobody would ever call you "Avergae". I'm hoping today that students would be advised to avoid being enabled, to take responsibility for their own actions, and of course strive to be aways above average.