Today's Tids Issue 2,939
Opening Stuff:
Personally, I think classical composers wrote better music for Popes than
Kings.
How can you possibly
text effectively while driving when you have to be on the constant
lookout for joggers in black clothing running with dogs on a leash;
bikers screaming by from all directions...passing you at 90mph.
Bicyclists popping up everywhere,going through traffic stops and
signals; Crossing your path when you least expect it. So, these new
entitlement groups completely eliminate any thought of shaving while
texting and driving. The car has essentially become useless.
"Security is having a drawer full of warm socks". -- Linus van Pelt
The Question:
As we tense up, popcorn-up for another big NFL weekend, I thought a good QB question would be in order. The NFL has listed the Top Ten All-Time "Clutch" QBs. Name them. Who was your favorite? Bonus: Name the top bands of microwave Butter Popcorn
The Headlines:
--Markets Open A Little Higher.
--Sides Joggle For Face Saving Positions In Shutdown Stalemate.
--DC Overreacts To Non-Threat As Police Gun Down Disturbed Woman.
--Pope Urges Church To Return To Humility, Avoid Symbols Of Vanity; Speaks From Assisi Church Over Looking Fields Of Grazing Sheep; Near Where Kind St. Francis Is Buried.
--Assad Says Turkey Will Pay For Aiding Rebels.
--Mitch McConnell Says "I'm proud of my enemies."; Repub Senate Leader Says His Being A Thorn In Obama's Side Is Good For America.
--0-Man Cancels trip To Asia; Savings To US treasury Mount Up.
--Wall Street Trying to Find Logic behind Twitter IPO.
"Security is having a drawer full of warm socks". -- Linus van Pelt
The Question:
As we tense up, popcorn-up for another big NFL weekend, I thought a good QB question would be in order. The NFL has listed the Top Ten All-Time "Clutch" QBs. Name them. Who was your favorite? Bonus: Name the top bands of microwave Butter Popcorn
The Headlines:
--Markets Open A Little Higher.
--Sides Joggle For Face Saving Positions In Shutdown Stalemate.
--DC Overreacts To Non-Threat As Police Gun Down Disturbed Woman.
--Pope Urges Church To Return To Humility, Avoid Symbols Of Vanity; Speaks From Assisi Church Over Looking Fields Of Grazing Sheep; Near Where Kind St. Francis Is Buried.
--Assad Says Turkey Will Pay For Aiding Rebels.
--Mitch McConnell Says "I'm proud of my enemies."; Repub Senate Leader Says His Being A Thorn In Obama's Side Is Good For America.
--0-Man Cancels trip To Asia; Savings To US treasury Mount Up.
--Wall Street Trying to Find Logic behind Twitter IPO.
I'm thinking that in the future Doctors may be making up new names for diseases so people won't be able to find them in Google. Got to protect your lingo.
Lingo, you know,
is the real secret behind big money. Have you ever listened to
investment bankers, lawyers or engineers describe simple things? Money
is not earned based on what you do, but on the way your say it.
It was "Luck", not "Look", in case you were
confused.
It seems that the only crime committed by Miriam Carey was child endangerment.
When ObamaCare gets rolling, I suspect that people admitted to hospitals for mental problems will have their records stamped, "Do not issue guns", which will be linked to Gun purchase review procedures. Everybody will be linked to something because "They" will know.
The shutdown may clearly indicate how well Americans can get along with out Government oversight.
How would cable news networks fill their days without a little ruckus or two in Washington. I think it is rather amazing how the reporters can say the same thing 137 different ways and make it last for 8-10 hours.
Now keep your eye on the pea, Department:And how about that ObamaCare discussion where the argument has become about whether or not the gigantic absorption of the fastest growing segment of US economy will work, rather than the obvious decline of a government by the people, of the people and for the people, why it is better than "of the bureaucrats". That's how scocialism sneaks in...you change the argument. Keep you eye my left hand, the one with the free stuff.
Hey, there are plenty of good people working for the US government. It's just that we could get rid of about 75% of them and still survive quite nicely. Like in Business, where automation would eliminate unnecessary people, Government would add people to analyze just how well automation works.
Actually, we do have a pretty serious problem in the US where two of the significant job areas of the future could be Government (Including healthcare) and temporary retail jobs.
An awful lot of NFL Quarterbacks are going down this year. Is it because many of the new QB's are runners too, or is it because defenders have just become too big.?
All year long I have been waiting for the Red Sox to play afternoon games, and today they do, with a huge one at 3:00...and I have a totally un-cancel-able appointment. It's all Obama's fault. (You don't know how true that is!)
A particularly ugly side of the human society appears to occur regularly in third world countries where Europeans and others from the "Civilized" West kill children for their organs. This inhuman disregard for others all starts with littering.
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--In the promo trailer for Gravity, the woman's voice screaming as she is sucked into space sounds much to much like Sandra Bullock. Hey, it is. That may be a problem for a genuine grab you by the pants thriller; it may look too much like the Bulluck-Cloony show. But, this one is numbing as the two have only each other to cling to as they drift further out into space, saving every precious bit of air, wondering if their only chance for suvival is to drift further out into the terrifying expanse of space. This movie will make it, if you can open your eyes occasionally and breathe for them.
--Runner, Runner is another star vehicle and may not be worth the price of admission. The premise seems good, a Princeton grad sucked into on-line gambling who travels to Costa Rica to get back his money, only to join forces with the wealthy gambling tycoon. He then learns a disturbing truth about his mentor. Now caught between the FBI and his money man, he has to make terrifying decisons. It should be good with Affleck and Timberlake. but they say, somehow it just doesn't work at all. I may see it anyhow. I'm a "B" movie kind of guy.
The Conscience: Chapter 28 continues.
I straight-lined my lips after the sheepish grin, and in a tone rarely heard recently from my alcohol sodden soul I stopped the meeting faster than a last call at closing. "James, you are so cool, but like everybody else in these discussions here and in Genoa, you establish positions, but leave little room to get beyond them. Earnesto and Sanna are indecipherable. Grandpa Anthony is, I think, a great friend of your partner," I nodded in Washington's direction, "And perhaps you? It is his company and I'm not sure he knows what's happening there any longer. Do you? And I know that Angelica, the obvious star quality front for the company, is oblivious to what her mother and father are doing." James lips parted, but I continued, enjoying four pairs of eyes watching anticipating, Without a pause or intake of breath I turned to James, "For some reason James, I liked you when I first walked into this room, and our eyes seemed to find an immediate sense of understanding. I think we can work together, all of us actually," I waved my hand around indicating an all inclusive group, "So what is gnawing at me is how you two stumbled on the company. You remember Jason's question earlier which you niftily avoided. Let's not take on the appearance of UN negotiators and get something done. We are close, wouldn't you agree?" I began again my question, "How did..." and then something happened. James eyes tightened. He reached into mine and held them saying silently, You and I will talk about this privately. I felt that 39 year old ache again, intensely. I patted my suit pocket. The room was silent.
The Answer:
First I'll tell you that Kenny Stabler was the most amazing last minute savior for me. He is six on the list. The rest starting at #10 are Dan Marino, Steve Young, Bart Starr, Otto Graham, Stabler, Johnny Unitas, Roger Staubach, Tom Brady, John Elway and #1 Joe Montana. Otto was one of my early favorite QB's and Roger may be my favorite football Player of all time, starting at Navy. What, no Terry Bradshaw with 4 Superbowl rings over Marino's zero. Bonus: #1 I can't even find -- 365 Everyday Organic. #2 is Pop Secret followed By Orville redenbacker "Butter", Orville's Movie Theater Butter, Jolly Time 100 calorie Butter, Act II Butter, Black Jewel, Pop Secret Home-style. The rest of the list contains more versions of PC's already mentioned until we get to #16 and Paul Newman's Light Butter. Light?
Actually I'm a little shaken just thinking of sitting through a movie where two people drift hopelessly out into space. It reminds me of another movie I had trouble watching -- two snorklers left behind in a tourist expedition, only them and the endless sea and the sharks circling. I'm much too emotional for make believe tension.
And yes, I choose Butter Popcorn over Cheeto's for NFL games.
Happy Weekend everybody!!
It seems that the only crime committed by Miriam Carey was child endangerment.
When ObamaCare gets rolling, I suspect that people admitted to hospitals for mental problems will have their records stamped, "Do not issue guns", which will be linked to Gun purchase review procedures. Everybody will be linked to something because "They" will know.
The shutdown may clearly indicate how well Americans can get along with out Government oversight.
How would cable news networks fill their days without a little ruckus or two in Washington. I think it is rather amazing how the reporters can say the same thing 137 different ways and make it last for 8-10 hours.
Now keep your eye on the pea, Department:And how about that ObamaCare discussion where the argument has become about whether or not the gigantic absorption of the fastest growing segment of US economy will work, rather than the obvious decline of a government by the people, of the people and for the people, why it is better than "of the bureaucrats". That's how scocialism sneaks in...you change the argument. Keep you eye my left hand, the one with the free stuff.
Hey, there are plenty of good people working for the US government. It's just that we could get rid of about 75% of them and still survive quite nicely. Like in Business, where automation would eliminate unnecessary people, Government would add people to analyze just how well automation works.
Actually, we do have a pretty serious problem in the US where two of the significant job areas of the future could be Government (Including healthcare) and temporary retail jobs.
An awful lot of NFL Quarterbacks are going down this year. Is it because many of the new QB's are runners too, or is it because defenders have just become too big.?
All year long I have been waiting for the Red Sox to play afternoon games, and today they do, with a huge one at 3:00...and I have a totally un-cancel-able appointment. It's all Obama's fault. (You don't know how true that is!)
A particularly ugly side of the human society appears to occur regularly in third world countries where Europeans and others from the "Civilized" West kill children for their organs. This inhuman disregard for others all starts with littering.
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--In the promo trailer for Gravity, the woman's voice screaming as she is sucked into space sounds much to much like Sandra Bullock. Hey, it is. That may be a problem for a genuine grab you by the pants thriller; it may look too much like the Bulluck-Cloony show. But, this one is numbing as the two have only each other to cling to as they drift further out into space, saving every precious bit of air, wondering if their only chance for suvival is to drift further out into the terrifying expanse of space. This movie will make it, if you can open your eyes occasionally and breathe for them.
--Runner, Runner is another star vehicle and may not be worth the price of admission. The premise seems good, a Princeton grad sucked into on-line gambling who travels to Costa Rica to get back his money, only to join forces with the wealthy gambling tycoon. He then learns a disturbing truth about his mentor. Now caught between the FBI and his money man, he has to make terrifying decisons. It should be good with Affleck and Timberlake. but they say, somehow it just doesn't work at all. I may see it anyhow. I'm a "B" movie kind of guy.
The Conscience: Chapter 28 continues.
I straight-lined my lips after the sheepish grin, and in a tone rarely heard recently from my alcohol sodden soul I stopped the meeting faster than a last call at closing. "James, you are so cool, but like everybody else in these discussions here and in Genoa, you establish positions, but leave little room to get beyond them. Earnesto and Sanna are indecipherable. Grandpa Anthony is, I think, a great friend of your partner," I nodded in Washington's direction, "And perhaps you? It is his company and I'm not sure he knows what's happening there any longer. Do you? And I know that Angelica, the obvious star quality front for the company, is oblivious to what her mother and father are doing." James lips parted, but I continued, enjoying four pairs of eyes watching anticipating, Without a pause or intake of breath I turned to James, "For some reason James, I liked you when I first walked into this room, and our eyes seemed to find an immediate sense of understanding. I think we can work together, all of us actually," I waved my hand around indicating an all inclusive group, "So what is gnawing at me is how you two stumbled on the company. You remember Jason's question earlier which you niftily avoided. Let's not take on the appearance of UN negotiators and get something done. We are close, wouldn't you agree?" I began again my question, "How did..." and then something happened. James eyes tightened. He reached into mine and held them saying silently, You and I will talk about this privately. I felt that 39 year old ache again, intensely. I patted my suit pocket. The room was silent.
The Answer:
First I'll tell you that Kenny Stabler was the most amazing last minute savior for me. He is six on the list. The rest starting at #10 are Dan Marino, Steve Young, Bart Starr, Otto Graham, Stabler, Johnny Unitas, Roger Staubach, Tom Brady, John Elway and #1 Joe Montana. Otto was one of my early favorite QB's and Roger may be my favorite football Player of all time, starting at Navy. What, no Terry Bradshaw with 4 Superbowl rings over Marino's zero. Bonus: #1 I can't even find -- 365 Everyday Organic. #2 is Pop Secret followed By Orville redenbacker "Butter", Orville's Movie Theater Butter, Jolly Time 100 calorie Butter, Act II Butter, Black Jewel, Pop Secret Home-style. The rest of the list contains more versions of PC's already mentioned until we get to #16 and Paul Newman's Light Butter. Light?
Actually I'm a little shaken just thinking of sitting through a movie where two people drift hopelessly out into space. It reminds me of another movie I had trouble watching -- two snorklers left behind in a tourist expedition, only them and the endless sea and the sharks circling. I'm much too emotional for make believe tension.
And yes, I choose Butter Popcorn over Cheeto's for NFL games.
Happy Weekend everybody!!
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