Today's Tids Issue 2,934
Opening Stuff:
When the old guy in the supermarket was asked, "Paper or Plastic", he replied, "Doesn't matter, I'm Bi-Sacksual!" Thanks to a clever reader.
There's plenty of talk
these days about why ObamaCare won't work, why it is too
expensive, to name some of the discussion topics. That obscures the fact
that we didn't need it in the first place. I didn't like it the day it
was conceived because it was another gigantic encroachment by the
government into the control of the economy, and people's lives. If we
didn't have social Security or Medicare, Americans would find a way.
That's what I believe. Just leave us alone. But of course, it's just
going to get worse. The Government is too big, and it will never get
smaller. Groups like the Tea Party who think Americans are better off
with smaller, less expensive government are constantly demonized as
racists, crazies, extremists...by a party ironically that came to power
seeking a kinder gentler America. Yeah right, kinder if you kiss their
feet.
If you're a little down from
the maliciousness of today's political discussions, go out in the
country and pick an apple. Find a nice place to sit and take in the view
of apple trees on a hillside bounded by stone walls, with a small pond
in the distance, cows roaming in grass, with bales of rolled hay studded
in fields beyond. I'll take out my bag of Cheetos and enjoy the sound
of crunching into apples.
The Question:
I
received some great responses from my proclamation yesterday that
Thomas English Muffins and their other products were best. One reader in
particular advised me to go immediately to Thomas Corn English Muffin.
I'm running to the store as fast as I can. Another reader suggested I
investigate all of the other great brands besides Thomas owned by the
company Bimbo Bakeries USA. [Bimbo (?)] Name five sister company brands
of Thomas..
The Headlines:
--Stocks Plummet Again As Debt Deadline Approaches.
--Desperate
Obama Admin Advisor Dan Pfeiffer Compares Repubs To Suicide Terrorists,
Kidnappers and Arsonists; President Adds To Heightened Vitriolic
Rhetoric As ObamaCare Campaign Enters Home Stretch.
--US And Allies Emerge From Iran Nuke Meetings Saying A Window Has Opened.
--Repub Congress People Continue To Support Wishes Of Majority Of Americans Against Government Takeover Of Health Care.
--Italy To Put Amanda Knox Back On Trial For Murder On Monday.
--Admin
Reluctantly Reveals Computer Glitches Will Delay Planned Rollout Of
ObamaCare; Exchanges Not Yet Capable Of receiving Small Biz Apps, Some
Consumer Apps.
--NYC Fans Send Off Rivera With Tumultuous Applause.
--United Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Pilot Suffers Heart Attack.
--$63 Billion Later, Bill Gates Finally Admits "Control-Alt-Delete" Was A Mistake
Mariano Rivera
is a pretty great human being in addition to being the all time great
closer. It's too bad he has to carry throughout the rest of is life the
stigma
of being a Ya-Ya-Ya... (W,YKWIM).
The Top Ten States For Business
are Virginia, North Dakota, Utah, North Carolina, Colorado, Nebraska,
Texas, Minnesota, Washington and Georgia. Last years number One was
Utah. Minn had the biggest rise from 23 and Wyoming the biggest fall to
23. Beautiful Maine, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Michigan and West
Virginia brought up the rear. The Best countries for Biz are New
Zealand, Denmark, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, Ireland, Sweden, Norway,
Finland and UK. And then there were the days when businesses flocked to
Rhode island USA...when entrepreneurs
were in control. Check out the entire list. See how your state ranks: http://www.forbes.com/best-states-for-business/list/
How crazy is it that
Michigan is now the 4th worst state in which to do buisness. It wasn't
long ago when the state was the bellwether for US manufacturing, the
envy of the world. It was almost, "as Michigan goes, so goes the
nation". Of course, it isn't that surprising. Success breeds demands
which force comapnies to find regions with lower costs. The South boomed
for a while, the result of a
fading Northeast manufacturing and textile powerhouse. Of course,
demands for more from the new Southern factories came faster, almost
before moving vans of Northern transplants were unloaded. And then, it
started to go to Mexico, Asia...anywhere to get beyond the clutches of
US labor. And now what do we have? A service industry based economy
where middle class wages will never equal those of the glory years.
Checked out the new Robin Williams
and Michael J. Fox shows. I don't have to put them on my weekly must
see schedule. To be honest with you, I have never been a particularly
huge fan of Fox after Family Ties, though I feel for him and applaud
his positive outlook.
I guess if a TV show doesn't have bullets, I'm not interested.
According to poison control centers
around the country, so
far this year over 6,000 children have noshed on colorful laundry
detergent pods. Maybe they should put veggie packets under sinks to
improve nutrition habits.
I see where terrorist insurgents are hampering the post earthquake rescue operations in Pakistan. In the US we call them looters.
Why am I so angry today? Obama made me do it.
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Everybody
seems really excited about Opie's new film "Rush". It's a true story
about the duel
on and off the track between Formual One drivers, rich English playboy
James Hunt and methodical brilliant Niki Lauda. It looks pretty
ordinary to me, but it is supposed to be well done and full of pleasing
entertainment, on and off the track.
--Don
Jon borrows from Jersey Shore sub culture to create characters that are
often funny and at times tragic. Don is addicted to porn and a women
sets out to make him over into a perfect potential husband. I don't know
about this one.
--Baggage
Calim loks like a pretty silly affair where a Flight Attendant
determined to get engaged before
her sisters wedding in 30 days, racks up 30,000 air miles looking for
the perfect guy, with many comedic encounters along the way.
The Answer:
Who
hasn't ever savored any number of Entenmann's baked goods, or the rich
breads of Arnold. Then there is Sara Lee, the baker of rich buttery
cakes who changed the world of frozen baked goods. Some others are
Freihofers, Boboli,
Earthgrains, Stroehmann, Brownberry and Tia Rosa All of a sudden I have
this craving...
This has been one chopped up Tids week, with lateness and half finished Tidlets. Don't worry, we are not in a downward death spiral. Or, is that spin cycle.
Hey...everybody! have a beautiful and peaceful weekend.
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