I get a headache.

Today's Tids Issue 3,283

Opening Stuff:

 

What we don’t know is how ISIS and related groups are acting internally to the increased air power attacks. We do know that the murderous wannabee country doesn’t have air or naval power, but is great with Public relations. I could go on forever with this Enigma. There are many incongruities when discussing this highly organized terror threat and that of all the similar branches like it in many countries. With respect to any discussion of troops on the ground, it will be a  discussion that is probably missing something. I hear many pronouncement form many sides. I agree with snippets of each. I remember when watching Blackhawk Down and thinking that it is impossible to win in a door to door, narrow street fight. I believe that has been proven over and over again. We can put troops on the ground, but ISIS and similar groups are masters at dispersing, often to thin air. They aren’t in a rush, and will wait for the moment as they have since about 700AD. Like most things today, the sides sides deciding the fate are too rigid in their resistance to other ideas. And… ISIS doesn’t care.

 

The other big story with opposing views is the Jackie Robinson West Little league reversal, which, not surprisingly has become a race issue with Jesse Jackson riding in on his white horse. One spokesperson against the decision made the excuse that the kids had to keep winning so they wouldn’t get killed in their neighborhoods. Others are shouting that this always happens to blacks when they achieve something great. Some calmer voices are suggesting that black leadership missed an opportunity o educate the kids about right and wrong, instead of enabling them with excuses. One particular anti-discrimantion advocate was appalled that the kids weren’t taught about the importance of rules in societybe upheld in all aspects of life.

 

This weekend here starts “Winterfest” and all I can say is that for a change it doesn’t look like the Ice Sculptures will melt this year!

 

The Ukraine deal is making lots of people smile. At least ‘til Sunday.

 

I’m getting rid of all the irritating crap today because tomorrow will be all about love.

 

The Question:

Valentines day is sneaking up on us and people may be using dating apps to find a partner with which to share a dinner on Saturday at a typically overpriced, over crowded restaurant. What do you think are lowest rated and highest rated dating apps.

 

The Headlines:

--Market Over 100 at closing.

--Putin Announces Ukraine Cease Fire Deal To Begin Sunday; Ukraine Agrees To $17.5 Billion Bailout deal With IMF; Russia Moves 50 Tanks. 40 Missile Systems, 40 Armored Vehicles into Eastern Ukraine.

--Ukraine Deal Pumps Up US, Euro Stocks; Costco AmEx Breakup Kills American Express Stock; Buffett’s Berkshire Could Be Down $780Mil On Am Ex Exit.

--Congress Confirms DoD Chief Nominee.

--Prez Signs Clay Hunt Bill To Help Reduce Suicides Of Retuning Veterans.

--Marines Hand Over Remaining Weapons To Yemen Upon Leaving.

--Tids Editor Loses Powerball Drawing; Says he Will Revise Retirement Plans.

--Jackie Robinson West Little League Team Stripped Of Titles After Adults Stack Teams With Ringers By Moving Boundary Lines

 

I see where the Dems are mounting a campaign to thank Jon Stewart for his great work over 16 years. I guess they have decided not to be defensive about the affection of the liberal press and get what a lot of people believed out in the open. It was noted by a demographer that Stewarts audience was significantly left leaning and generally reliable voters.

 

I still don’t understand the logic behind the Obama phrase, “I don’t want American ground troops included in any use of force.”

 

The world would be better off if was like a Whitman’s Sampler Box.

 

The rogue country that thinks it has perfected an impenetrable defense against a retaliatory Nuke will probably launch the first one at a major USA city. Of course the other necessary attribute would be that the leader of the invader country is slightly nuts.

 

I wonder if Nancy Pelosi is thinking of suing her plastic surgeon.

 

Dave’s Market makes a great Alfredo Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini. Of course Dave’s is only in Rhode Island, but I suspect you can make the Panini yourself. Take sliced cooked chicken breast and let it sauté for a moment or two in Alfredo sauce. Place on country white bread. Top with slightly smoky ham and gruyere cheese, and cook in Panini machine until you get those cool brown lines. If you don’t have a Panini machine, grill in butter.

 

Note to new readers: In case you haven’t noticed yet, I have no nutritional conscience.

 

In fact, a woman I know, a long time total vegetarian, was told by her doctor that she was lacking protein and she should add meat to her diet. I heard last night that she went to a local popular hamburger joint and said to all in ear shot, “I’m in heaven!”

 

If you don’t think that women’s NCAA basket ball is making it bigger, I give you this tale about a women’s BB referee who is recognized as one of the best in the country and probably slated for the Lady Final Four. He works for a relative of mine in NYC and was due to do the #1-#2 game between  SC-UConn. He got off early and after an hour and a half in the snow, he had yet to reach the Connecticut line. He called UConn officials to warn them that he might not make it. They said, get to the Conn line and we’ll make it happen. He fought and made it, to find four Connecticut State Police cars waiting, lights-a-blinking. He was whisked up to Storrs. Do you think that sports may be getting a little too big in this country?

 

The Answer;
I have not heard of many of these. The 10 most disliked dating apps received 12 to 29 points out of 100. The tow lowest at 12 are Gaydar and Adam4Adam. After those losers we have Mamba Dating, Flirt, Hinge, eHarmony, Twoo, SayHi, Grindr and Be Naughty. The top apps were rated from a high of 79 to 53. Tops was Jaurno. The rest are Friends Talk, OkCupid, GROWLr, DATING(Meet Singles), SCRUFF, Let’s Date, Happn and Scout and Date Hookup. BTW, those misspellings up there aren’t mine, they are just the creative efforts of dating app geniuses.

 

War is hell.

A horror to me.

Romance is swell.

Tomorrow you’ll see.

 

I’m still confused after writing that first paragraph. I don’t understand it either.