Today's Tids Issue 3,067
Opening Stuff:
Is there a better symbol for waste in American than
last night‘s planned demise of Microsoft’s Windows XT! The program is still
working just fine and is loved by millions
of consumers. It is the bedrock for many,
many successful businesses. Tech is all about fluffing the new to create sales
to gullible Americans who follow “I want” economics rather than the more conservative,
Protestant Ethic value system of “I need”. Bring back Morse code!
Yikes! Say it ain’t so
Jughead…Veronica…Betty…Reggie.
Aaaaaargh! The evil comic book dynasty is going to kill off Archie, and with
that the memories of millions whose lives paralleled the teen years of that frolicsome
five. How many times did we stand in vacant lots discussing the antics of
Jughead. Hoping that Archie for a minute would take his eyes off Veronica and
see the love in Betty’s eyes. Many of us lived your life Archie, and we all
wanted to beat Reggie to the pretty girl. Tis a sad day indeed.
I just saw a Gillette ad for men’s body razors!
Shaving my body? This isn’t Archie Andrews world anymore. Really, am I still on
the same planet.
The Question:
Bonus day: 1. Last night UConn Women
matched the men winning an NCAA title. Two other colleges were unique in Winter
sports post season play. Name them and why. Bonus: What Late Night Comedian always used the expression: “I kid
you not”?
The Headlines:
--New
Concerns In Washington: Potential Of Russia Arming Iran With Super Missile Is
Frightening: Russsia Trading “Products” For Millions Of barrels Of Oil A Day.
--China
Aggressive In Talks With US Over China Sea Territorial Waters.
--UConn
Women Join Men As Champs; Team Handles Excellent Notre Dame Easier Than Expected.
--“Pinging”
Off Australia Rediscovered.
--Quebec
Votes Solidly Against Separation From Canada; Putin Sends Troops To Labrador.
--IRS
Investigative Committee Ready To Subpoena Learner.
--Obama
Issue Order On Women’s Pay Gaps; White House Gaps remain.
--Archie
to Die; Innocence of USA Goes With him.
US Insulter Laureate, the snide ridiculing Joy
Behar told NJ Gov Christie, “You’re Toast!”, That ought to rally Republicans
around him.
It’s about the fascination with George Bush’s art…it
isn’t that great. Why can’t we get real about the outputs of celebrities. George
should check with his mother first before going public. When Mom was asked, “How
do you like the painting of your husband?”, she answered, “That‘s my husband?”
Buyer Beware: Greece is returning to the
Bond markets. There’s always something.
The Voice is paring down and Blake
Shelton last night had a difficult decision. I personally liked all of his
choices, but I thought Ryan capable of going far. Madilyn, the other left off
is a nice little singer but needs just and pinch of seasoning. Frankly I like
the authentic country of Jake, and how can you deny the power and elegance of
Sisaundra. Audra, could catch on with the people voters. I think he has a good
team. In case you are interested, fan voting went Sisaundra, Audra, Jake,
Madiyn and Ryan.
The Masters Picks are going to be real tough,
if not impossible. I like the way Sergio is playing. Kutcher is solid. Adam
Scott might be the front Runner. Rory closed strong last weekend. Then what about
one of the rookies – 2014 3 time winners Jimmy Walker and Patrick Reid. No rook
has won since Fuzzy Zoeller. Bubba looks strong again, and a lot of money is going
to Dustin. Zack has won it before and is playing well. Augusta his his kind of
course. Then you have this current run of 3 consecutive wins by Aussies –
Sender, Wadsworth and Jones. So, let’s throw Jason Day (Another 2014 Aussie
winner who always plays well at Augusta) and Mark Lieschman (4th
there the last year). into the mix. I think I will go for the Fed-Ex champ
Henrik Stenson. But, you know it will be someone like Justin Rose or Luke
Donald. Or, another former Master’s champ Charl Schwartzel. Go figure. Oh, did
I mention Phil Michelson.. Confused? I am.
Maybe things do have a
chance to
change for the better. Goldman Sachs is considering closing down its Private Stock-Trading
Venue, the “Dark Pool” known as Sigma X. Oooooo-Weeeeeeee-Oooooooo. They are
wondering if the revenue generated is worth the risk, and the critical eyes of
regulators and investigators focused upon such a less than transparent
operations.
Have you noticed that The
USA seems
to be mediating every possible dispute in the world? The state department is
looking for one big win, just as did when Hillary traipsed the world. It didn’t
happen then and it isn’t now. Other countries think they know what they are
doing about their own country.
The next potential problem area could be in India
where the favorite to win is Hindu Narendra Modi, who says in his campaign that
he has gotten over hating Muslims. World observers aren’t so sure of that. It
is also said he will stiffen resistance at the China and Muslim long time rival
Pakistan broders.. Send in Kerry.
The Answer:
1. Only two colleges were represented
in both the Hockey and Basketball NCAA championships – Wisconsin and Providence
College. Bonus: It was jack Paar who
often said, “I kid you not”.
I wonder what the world will be 20 years from now.
Will
I continually ask my friends, What? How?
Will
there be any decent values left to guide?
Or will the world be a government owned free
ride?
I certainly
would find it hard to honestly abide.
Lets
hope there’ll be some rational left, to decide!
Good night Archie. We loved ya!
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