Today's Tids Issue 3,080
Opening Stuff:
 
You can talk about Kim and Khloe, The Bieb and Miley’s tongue, but my eyes and ears are squarely focused on Putin. It’s hard to believe that a mature individual in these times, with all of the history to draw upon, would even consider any action that could ignite worldwide skirmishes, and more. But, people today want what they want, and it is becoming obvious that the Russian President wants the USSR. The market is down 160, and the Ukraine tension is a big part of it. It’s not just the prospects of Putin pushing a button, but fears of increased sanctions and what they would do to the US financial system. Weird, huh? You can wonder about the remains of Ml or be flummoxed over Harry Reid remarks, but the true reality show in America is “Putin In Kiev”. And, it’s scary real.
 
The unique thing about the new movie “Draft day” (Which I really enjoyed) is that they made an NFL movie with nary the utterance of the “F” word.
 
When you think about all of the advice floating around the web, on the nightly news or in cocktail party conversations, the old standby, walking, is about as good a remedy there is for many an ill.
 
The Question:
Name what may be considered the top ten Women’s Empowerment movies. And I don’t mean Debbie Does Dallas.
 
The Headlines:
--Ukraine Leader Says Russia Wants To Start WWIII; 4 European Leaders Rise On Worry Meter.
--Pentagon Confirms Russian Observation Ship Near US.
--Scott Walker in Close race for Wisconsin Governor Job; Dem Mary Burke Just 3 Points Behind.
--Microsoft Beats Estimates In Earnings And revenue; Analysts Like Report On Cloud/Mobile Future.
--Repubs Make Sharp 180 Away From Bundy; His Qwords Don’t Change dangers Of Government Intimidation.
--Hillary Makes Political Apology For Benghazi.
--Repubs Say Obama Is Skirting Constitution With New Administration Changes To Deportations Policy.
--Holder Cancels Speech At Oklahoma Police Academy Graduation; Rallies Against Say AG Isn’t aw Abiding.
 
 
As boating season arrives, I find that “The Landfall Report” is a handy information center for everything marine – from up-to-date Coast Guard info to the latest products. But then, I don’t know anything about marine stuff.
 
The most dangerous societal adventure is any white man uttering opinions about black behavior.
 
Illegal immigrants is just one of the indicators that bypassing the laws of land is the new national pastime.
 
Kerry has become the latest secretary of State to give up on finding peace between Israel and Palestine. I guess when Abbas united with a dangerous terrorist arm of Hamas, it gave a sign that even our diplomats could understand There ain’t gonna be no peace today.  I say that sarcastically, because every president Dem or Repub seems to think they have the answer. All you have to do is look around the Middle East and understand that there is no there, there. It is what it is. All of those clichés are representative, because it has been what it is since the beginning of time.
 
Take it to the Bank, Department:
The women’s empowerment theme of the new film The Other Woman will become a dominant topic of the weekday afternoon talk shows. Is there golf on today?
 
Everybody on American Idol loved CJ as a good guy, and J-Lo had a mini nervous breakdown when he was axed. He does seem like a nice guy, but as far as singing went, it was amazing he lasted so long. Ironically, as he sang his exit song, I heard a performance that was pure, good entertainment. You know, maybe this year’s AI  group is as good as those past, but unfortunately, they have to be compared to superior The Voice where the singers are just obviously better.
 
I dread having to report on America’s Got Talent because that means I’ll have to listen to Howie Mandel.
 
The more I hear commercials for buying gold as an investment, the more I feel it is one big con game.
 
The Conscience: Chapter 41 continues.
         A black expensive looking car pulled up to the guard house at the entrance. A hand wriggled out of a half opened window and gave the Guard a paper which he read. He pushed a button to open the gate, and the car powered through, moving quickly to the revered vacant spot once owned by Jason’s dad. That had to be Sanna, I thought, the most irreverent of them all. The driver jumped out first and pulled open the back door for Sanna. Sanna, stepping out, looked almost regal in what was probably some big time fashion designer outfit. But don’t ask me. At the same time, the opposite rear door opened and I saw Angelica rise up, straightening her skirt and jacket as she moved away from the car. I straighten up and ran my hand through my hair. She walked around to join her mother, who continued to stare straight ahead. Fixated on something that was probably only in her mind.
   Angelica now stood behind her mother and looked fragile to me. She was looking around, up at the windows and at people milling out for the factory area for lunch break. I moved forward so my body filled the window. Her head turned as she surely sensed a changed in the scenery above. Her eyes lifted up. I saw her lips turn into a smile. She quickly lowered her head and stared at mom. Mom hadn’t moved an inch. Maybe she was remembering her Mobile Alabama past. Maybe her anger was again rising against me because I had taken it, and so much of her life away from her. I moved away from the window.
 
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--The critics are calling The Other Woman a “woman’s empowerment movie”. Like women need empowerment! In the film a woman finds out that her boy friend is married. She confronts the wife only to find that she likes her and they have much in common. They (Camron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton) both meet a thord women also having an affair with the husband and they unite for revenge schemes. It’s probably watchable and I’m thinking it will be like “9 to 5”.
--The Brick Mansions refer to the warn out older homes in downtrodden Detroit. They are the headquarters of bad guys, An undercover agent tries to take down a ruthless crime lord with access to a neutron bomb. Sounds weak. It is one of Paul Walker’s last films.
--In The Quiet Ones, a group of University student meet at an estate outside of London where thysd conduct an experiment on a young girl, trying to extract horrible secrets. What the find is more terrifying then they could ever imagine. Good horror yarn if you liked to be scared.
 
The Answer:
As usual there could be a lot of arguments with a list like this. So here goes. #10 is Silence of the Lambs.9. Charlies Angels (?) 8. Amelie 7. Girl Interrupted 6. 9 to 5  5. Bend it Like Beckham 4. Aliens  3. A league of their Own  2. The Queen and at #1 – Erin Brockovich.
 
Have a great no hassle weekend…e-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y!