Opening Stuff:
I
was some what taken aback a day or so ago when the newspaper
and TV/Radio news reports were touting FEMA disaster dollars coming here for a
snowstorm. A snow storm in New England is a disaster? The only disaster around
here is the state budgeting and management department, and the State legislature
who never saw a dollar they couldn’t waste. And think about the fact that the more
the Feds send money to states, the less likely the states will ever try to get
better and work within their means. It’s like welfare, if it comes free, why
work up the sweat? God help us.
I
was at a large innovative grocery store yesterday. The
place always has tempting displays of Italian cheeses include my personal
weakness Reggiano Parmesan, which the clerk proudly pointed out as the
“Cadillac of Cheeses”. I said, “You mean the Tesla of Cheeses!” I stood and
smiled. She didn’t get it.
The
only NCAA Final Four game I really remember is John
Thompson versus Rollie Masimino – Mighty Georgetown against resilient
Villanova. And that includes last night. Though, I have to say that the kid
Grayson Allen, from Duke, played fantastic when it counted; he was the spark that
turned it all around, regardless of what most of the stars–in-their-eyes experts
and reporters say about Jones and Okafor.
The
Question:
1. Who’s image was in the first US telecast from
Washington to New York. 2. The first official Pop music concert in China was in 1985.
Who was the performer. 3. What are the top songs from the great show South Pacific
The
Headlines:
--Obama Admits Deal Passes Off Iran Weapon Threats
To Future Presidents.
--Rand Paul To Join Presidential Race; Hill
Expected To Actually Announce Soon.
--Threats Of Violence A Concern As President O Readies
Kenya Visit.
--Bucholtz Looks Like An Ace As Red Sox Ride His
Arm And Five Home Runs To Opener Victory.
--Biz Travelers Boosting Uber; Gold Retreats From
Highs.
--As Trial Of Rolling Stone Cover Boy Tsarnaev
Ends, Mag Must Face New Charges Of Crappy Journalism In UVa .Travesty
-- “O” Renews His Climate Change Campaign Saying Weather
Phenomenon Is More Dangerous To Health Than His Presence In White House.
--Maryland Man And Seven Kids Found Dead From
Carbon Monoxide; Generator Had Been In Use Since Electric Company Cut Off
Power.
--Bergdahl Mess Deepens As News About His
Overtures To Teheran Surfaces.
I
think society is going backwards in the name of
progress. Irreverent entertainment is funny until it becomes normal behavior.
People want the Ten Commandments hidden because it makes them feel guilty.
Commitment, responsibility and consideration have become dirty words. I just
spilled a cup of coffee on my keyboard. Other than that, the world looks ok.
Brian
Williams is saying that a tumor made him lie. That sound s
like an old Providence Mafia trick.
Today’s
superstar singers are very adept at delivering with
gusto basically boring songs.
I
think tonight’s game between Notre Dame and UConn
women is going to be a winner.
The
Voice began its countdown last night and Sawyer is still
my favorite of them all. I also think that Mia Z is a fantastic singer. After
those two I found the rest closely matched. I personally enjoyed the
entertainment of Sarah Potenza, but that may be her problem – she thrills old
people. Four have to go, and I would keep among the rest Koryn Hawthorne
because of the emotion she displayed in How Great Thou Art. The girl with the
Serial Killer Eyes, Hannah Kirby, is a pretty good singer and gets the audience
moving. Corey Kent White will get the young female vote although he doesn’t
inspire me. The only sure fire loser I saw was Oakley. To me Caitlin Corporale
was pretty good last night, even though I thought I dozed off half way through.
The Judges panned Brooke Adee, but I thought she was pretty good. But, as I
said somebody has to go home and out of this bunch in addition to Oakley it
unfortunately could be RI’er Sarah, the delightful Brooke (Scales tipped by
judges reaction) and either Caitlin or Meghan Lindsey who belted it out again
but splits the lower older vote with Portenza. Of course, some could be saved
with bad performances tonight.
In
case you are interested, the odds makers for the Masters
have Rory McElroy on top at 8-1 After him comes Jordan Spieth at 10-1; Bubba
Watson (Last year’s champ), Dustin Johnson and Jason Day at 12-1; Henrik
Stenson 15-; Jimmy Walker 18-1; Adam Scott, Patrick Reed Phil Michelson, Tiger
Woods at 20-1. A couple of consistent and recent big winners are Kuchar, Sergio
and Billy Horshel around 50-1. Might be a bet there. Last year’s Open champ
Martin Kaymer is 75-1 as is perennial near miss Keegan Bradley. A couple of possible
dark horses could be Brooks Koepka, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose. There will be
a surprise. Tiger Woods all the way back? I’ll be there for sure, I mean glued
to my TV.
Super
anti-death penalty Lawyer Judy Clarke is trying to portray
Tsarnaev as a naive teen doing stupid teen things. “Let’s see, I have this knapsack
with a destructive bomb, and…and…Aha! I think I’ll place it next to this 9 year
old innocent boy”. His teen peers will love it!
The
Last Man on Earth is pretty funny, but is in danger of becoming
a one trick pony, or is sex the only way to get laughs any more.
Stock
for the future: Valmie Resources? Look it up. Can you
say Drones. Will the next big tech bubble to ride aloft be upon the unmanned
fight industry? Lots of players emerging.
The
Answer:
1. The then 1927
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover was the first ever telecast image and
voice. Let’s see, Herbert Hoover. Kim Kardashian. We’ve come a long way baby. 2. George Michael and Andrew Ridgely of
Wham! Packed Biejing Stadium in the first big time Rock Concert in China. 3. The top songs from the Big Hit South
Pacific were Some Enchanted Evening, There’s Nothing Like a Dame, Bali Hai, This
Nearly Was Mine, Younger than Springtime,
I’m Going to Wash That Guy Right Outh Of My Hair, A Wonderful Guy, A Cockeyed
Optimist, Happy Talk and Bloody Mary. I’ll drink to that!
There really ain’t nothin’ like a dame:
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