Today's Tids Issue 2,906
Opening Stuff:
Anybody who thought
that the Morsi supporters would just fold up their tents and sneak off
quietly into the night had to have been smoking medical marijuana.
I look at all of this road construction everywhere and wonder why it takes a recession and a massive big Gov infusion to get things done. Aren't governments supposed to keep the roads in good shape all of the time. Shouldn't there be a constant budget item at all times for this major necessity? It is probably because too many people are asking for much too much from governments big and small. Do the basics and get out of the way.
If you ever find yourself on a committee that dwells on typos, then you probably aren't accomplishing much.
The Question:
Name two really good inventions which have come from clever people observing nature. Bonus: Name five great inventions that were basically accidental.
The Headlines:
--Stocks As Overvalued Now As They Were At 2007 High.
--Dozens of Morsi Followers Killed As Military Cracks Down On Citizens; British News Photog Killed In Melee; Turkish Leaders Lash Out At Egypt Gov.
--UPS Plane Crashes In Alabama Killing Two.
--NJ Up And Comer Booker Expected To Win Senate Seat.
--NO Bank Robber Killed by SWAT After He Shot Two Hostages, One Of Whom Died.
--Two Korea Agree To Open Shuttered Joint Factory In NK.
--Improving Europe Fails To Stimulate US Stock Markets.
The only thing newsworthy that could have come out of the Bulger trial was if he had gotten off. I heard nothing at all even mildly interesting. Basically it was just a good filler for the cable networks. Have I, we become that desensitized to the ugliness of a man's depraved acts,
AGT Review, Department:
I personally liked the country singer Jimmy Rose. But, even with the huge country voting bloc, he may have trouble surviving after last night's array of acts. First, another singer Cami Bradley is excellent. Aerialist Timber Brown (Great neame for anetless aerialist, Tim-berrrrr) was reviting. Juggler Freeman is dramatic but in reality a clumsy act. Chloe Channell is a very good singer at any age, although I like the other 11 yo singer Anna Christine, who to me is more talented. I could listen to the 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra any time and hope to hear them again in the finals. There are a number of acts like Aerial Ice, SansEtion and Champions Forever, so if I have to pick one it would be Aerial Ice. The Robotix is a good rock band, but not a prise winning rock band. I liked Taylor Williamson the first time I saw him, but his material was out of line last night. Tummy Talk sucks and shouldn't be on any stage -- they're like the winner of a Gong Show at its worst. So it will probably be Cami, Timber, 3Penny, Aerial Ice and I hope Jimmy Rose in the top five. Chloe and Freeman could be the close challengers.
My grandson introduced his pal, a nice, quiet young man, saying that he was a very good, aggressive drummer. He spoke softly but carried a big stick.
There's something innately enjoyable about watching Robin Thick sing.
An entitled pedestrian yesterday wrote a letter to the editor complaining about discourteous drivers. Her complaint seemed to focus on a spot where she wants to cross what is a main thoroughfare which people actually use to go places as intended by roads for cars. She says it interrupts her morning walk. Find another route. In fact, she should be writing letters about discourteous, even lawbreaking bike riders who are constantly surprising careful drivers with illegal maneuvering, wearing black clothing at dusk and riding light-less bikes at night. Hey, but it's "Green"!
If Howie Mandel called me and said he was going to take me around NYC and/or Las Vegas to see his favorite acts, I wouldn't go.
I'm already tired of four years of the Hillary Clinton Presidency. But then "What does it matter" what I care. Sanity doesn't seem any longer to have a role in elections.
Here's how frivolous our society has become. 16 year old Hannah Anderson went on line to answer questions just two days after her release from the monster DiMaggio capticity. You have to wonder what the questions from teens were when her answers were like, OMG Justin Bieber and Pink, I like pink. This was just a after the father Brett pleaded for family privacy. "Where have you gone James DiMaggio?" Hopefully to hell's Hall of Fame.
I haven't spoken about my Spell-Check's alcohol problem lately. How hard is it for this supposed all-knowing computer program to figure that when I spelled the word "Wher" my finger forgot to type the "e". No, Mr. Stupid gave me the options -- "her, Sher, Cher, whe r and whee." I have to get this disturbed monster into rehab, fast. He's ruining my reputation.
I'm all for celebrity Moms in their crusade against paparazzi. I would include gossip columnists in there too.
Smart phones seem like great new inventions in which to invest. But exclusivity doesn't last long in today's Tech Age. Commodity status rears its head earlier and earlier even fro amazing advances in technology. Apple's uniqueness has worn thin, qite thin, but their loyalists keep it going. But, consider that in 2011 IPhone 4S grabbed 90% of the market while the IPhone 5 only snagged 70% by the end of 2012. We know it is lower today. Prices are also falling rapidly. The average Smartphone has gone from $450 a year and a half ago to $375 today. IPhone is down from $655 two years ago to $597 now. In pther words, as an investor, you have to know how to get out of a Tech stock. Falling in love is only good for the romantic.
The Answer:
Of course everybody knows the story of how Swiss Engineer George de Mestral analyzed how burrs stuck to his jacket while he walked in the fields and gave the most efficient fastener ever. Scientists observing out corn silk brought si=unlight inside the husk to the vegetable, discovered "Fiber Optics". Bonus: Alexander Fleming saw mold on bread and gave us penicillin. Post-it Notes were the result of Spencer Silver's failed experiment to find a stronger adhesive. Cellophane was the film produced by Jacques Brandenburger's failed experiment to produce a waterproof table cloth. Goodyear found vulcanizing after a mistake with chemicals on his stove. After discovering the advantages of milk safety process Pasteur said, "In the field of observation, chance favours only the prepared mind" Something to think about at all times...eh?
And yes, Corn is a vegetable although I think many vegans feel it tastes much too good to actualy be one.
Think about that headline one more time: "Stocks as overvalued now as they were at their 2007 high." Feeling good?
I look at all of this road construction everywhere and wonder why it takes a recession and a massive big Gov infusion to get things done. Aren't governments supposed to keep the roads in good shape all of the time. Shouldn't there be a constant budget item at all times for this major necessity? It is probably because too many people are asking for much too much from governments big and small. Do the basics and get out of the way.
If you ever find yourself on a committee that dwells on typos, then you probably aren't accomplishing much.
The Question:
Name two really good inventions which have come from clever people observing nature. Bonus: Name five great inventions that were basically accidental.
The Headlines:
--Stocks As Overvalued Now As They Were At 2007 High.
--Dozens of Morsi Followers Killed As Military Cracks Down On Citizens; British News Photog Killed In Melee; Turkish Leaders Lash Out At Egypt Gov.
--UPS Plane Crashes In Alabama Killing Two.
--NJ Up And Comer Booker Expected To Win Senate Seat.
--NO Bank Robber Killed by SWAT After He Shot Two Hostages, One Of Whom Died.
--Two Korea Agree To Open Shuttered Joint Factory In NK.
--Improving Europe Fails To Stimulate US Stock Markets.
The only thing newsworthy that could have come out of the Bulger trial was if he had gotten off. I heard nothing at all even mildly interesting. Basically it was just a good filler for the cable networks. Have I, we become that desensitized to the ugliness of a man's depraved acts,
AGT Review, Department:
I personally liked the country singer Jimmy Rose. But, even with the huge country voting bloc, he may have trouble surviving after last night's array of acts. First, another singer Cami Bradley is excellent. Aerialist Timber Brown (Great neame for anetless aerialist, Tim-berrrrr) was reviting. Juggler Freeman is dramatic but in reality a clumsy act. Chloe Channell is a very good singer at any age, although I like the other 11 yo singer Anna Christine, who to me is more talented. I could listen to the 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra any time and hope to hear them again in the finals. There are a number of acts like Aerial Ice, SansEtion and Champions Forever, so if I have to pick one it would be Aerial Ice. The Robotix is a good rock band, but not a prise winning rock band. I liked Taylor Williamson the first time I saw him, but his material was out of line last night. Tummy Talk sucks and shouldn't be on any stage -- they're like the winner of a Gong Show at its worst. So it will probably be Cami, Timber, 3Penny, Aerial Ice and I hope Jimmy Rose in the top five. Chloe and Freeman could be the close challengers.
My grandson introduced his pal, a nice, quiet young man, saying that he was a very good, aggressive drummer. He spoke softly but carried a big stick.
There's something innately enjoyable about watching Robin Thick sing.
An entitled pedestrian yesterday wrote a letter to the editor complaining about discourteous drivers. Her complaint seemed to focus on a spot where she wants to cross what is a main thoroughfare which people actually use to go places as intended by roads for cars. She says it interrupts her morning walk. Find another route. In fact, she should be writing letters about discourteous, even lawbreaking bike riders who are constantly surprising careful drivers with illegal maneuvering, wearing black clothing at dusk and riding light-less bikes at night. Hey, but it's "Green"!
If Howie Mandel called me and said he was going to take me around NYC and/or Las Vegas to see his favorite acts, I wouldn't go.
I'm already tired of four years of the Hillary Clinton Presidency. But then "What does it matter" what I care. Sanity doesn't seem any longer to have a role in elections.
Here's how frivolous our society has become. 16 year old Hannah Anderson went on line to answer questions just two days after her release from the monster DiMaggio capticity. You have to wonder what the questions from teens were when her answers were like, OMG Justin Bieber and Pink, I like pink. This was just a after the father Brett pleaded for family privacy. "Where have you gone James DiMaggio?" Hopefully to hell's Hall of Fame.
I haven't spoken about my Spell-Check's alcohol problem lately. How hard is it for this supposed all-knowing computer program to figure that when I spelled the word "Wher" my finger forgot to type the "e". No, Mr. Stupid gave me the options -- "her, Sher, Cher, whe r and whee." I have to get this disturbed monster into rehab, fast. He's ruining my reputation.
I'm all for celebrity Moms in their crusade against paparazzi. I would include gossip columnists in there too.
Smart phones seem like great new inventions in which to invest. But exclusivity doesn't last long in today's Tech Age. Commodity status rears its head earlier and earlier even fro amazing advances in technology. Apple's uniqueness has worn thin, qite thin, but their loyalists keep it going. But, consider that in 2011 IPhone 4S grabbed 90% of the market while the IPhone 5 only snagged 70% by the end of 2012. We know it is lower today. Prices are also falling rapidly. The average Smartphone has gone from $450 a year and a half ago to $375 today. IPhone is down from $655 two years ago to $597 now. In pther words, as an investor, you have to know how to get out of a Tech stock. Falling in love is only good for the romantic.
The Answer:
Of course everybody knows the story of how Swiss Engineer George de Mestral analyzed how burrs stuck to his jacket while he walked in the fields and gave the most efficient fastener ever. Scientists observing out corn silk brought si=unlight inside the husk to the vegetable, discovered "Fiber Optics". Bonus: Alexander Fleming saw mold on bread and gave us penicillin. Post-it Notes were the result of Spencer Silver's failed experiment to find a stronger adhesive. Cellophane was the film produced by Jacques Brandenburger's failed experiment to produce a waterproof table cloth. Goodyear found vulcanizing after a mistake with chemicals on his stove. After discovering the advantages of milk safety process Pasteur said, "In the field of observation, chance favours only the prepared mind" Something to think about at all times...eh?
And yes, Corn is a vegetable although I think many vegans feel it tastes much too good to actualy be one.
Think about that headline one more time: "Stocks as overvalued now as they were at their 2007 high." Feeling good?
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