Today's Tids Issue3,313
Opening Stuff:
I
was out early this sunny morning in April; I was out
there standing on a broad green l-hillside that ran gracefully down to the salt
marsh and meandering tidal creek. The green seemed to look brighter against a
backdrop of grey spartina ravaged by winters rage. Yet its reflection sparkled
in the water below. But I know there’s life with in those reeds; and sap
flowing into lifeless branches of trees that guard gentle ponds where soon black
belted Galloway cows will roam. It’s no wonder that perfect spring days had the
poets seeing young men’s fancies turning to love. Visions of their ladies in bright
dresses quickly, gracefully moving towards the shore where waters would tingle
toes, and winds off the sea would billow hair framing beautiful faces; welcoming
eyes would glisten in the sun. It is these days when the heart throbs, and imaginations
fly. When love is in the air; when fanciful clichés become real.
Of
course the taxman doesn’t think od such frivolity
at all. What I find interesting about income taxes is that in their
disingenuoi=us pronouncements to help the little guy, they raise fees and and
add disguised taxes which ill them. But, they never talk about being careful
with spending.
How
many golfers do you think started their rounds Monday
morning trying to putt like Jordan Speith*? Lots I think, as golfers will do anything
to improve a score and are among the easiest sold classes of consumers in America.
How else do you explain paying $300 or more for a putter. *(Speith putts
looking at the hole rather than at the club striking the ball.)
The
Question:
What do you think are the Top Ten Hotel Chains (Groups)
in the world? Bonus: Name the top 10 hotel brands.
The
Headlines:
--Prez Seems Ok With Senate Bill Giving Congress Authority
In Kerry Iran Nuke deal.
--Google Hit With Formal EU Antitrust Charges.
--US Industrial Output Weakens In March;
Manufacturing Is Drag On Economy That Could Lower Q1 GDP To 1.5%.
--Aaron Hernandez, ex-Pats Football Player Now
Probable Mass Murder, Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder; Conviction
Now Appears To Make Second Double Murder Trial a Slam Dunk.
--GAO Report Says Hacker Could Bring Down A Plane
Through Passenger Wifi.
--Report Shows That ISIS Has Training Bases In Mexico
As Close As 8 Miles From Texas; Drug Cartels Said To Be Assisting Terrorists In
Border Crossings.
--Senator Menendez Co-Defendant Indicted For
Medicare Fraud
--
I
received a phone call from a Republican pollster yesterday.
I told her we needed a President who can start taking the anger out of the country;
a respected person who can star bringing people together. I added that a lot of
people I talk to around here and across just don’t trust the Republican party
to do it right; that the Repubs will destroy each other in the primaries with
the ultimate result being a clear path for Hillary. But, candidates with egos,
don’t often see the reality. The pollster was an intelligent woman who seemed
to listen and agree on several issues. Hope she took notes.
The
St. Louis Fed Chief Bullard says that we need to raise the interest
rates to soften the impact of the “coming boom”! Is that a surprise to you, or
am I just too much of a cynic.
I’ll
be rooting fro the Boston Cektics against the mighty
Cleveland Cavaliers. My team probably doesn’t have a chance, but, I like this
team that has transformed considerably this year. We have a terrific coach in
Brad Stevens and a collection of 9 or 10 players –Zeller, Smart, Thomas, Olynyk,
Bradley, Turner, Crowder, Sullinger, Jerebko, Bass, Pressley -- who can
contribute in many ways: Defense, rebounding, passing and all around hustle.
They all seem to love to play the game. I think it is exciting now, and in a year
or two this team will be gelling nicely, keeping them competitive for a long
time.
Stock
predictors seem ultra positive about Ulta Cosmetics and
Fragrances.
I
was happy that Deanne Johnson won the instant vote because
as you know by now I like the distinctive qualities of her voice. But, I have
to tell you that I thought Brian Johnson gave the most entertaining performance
in the sing-offs. The real crime is that Mia Z was even in the playoffs. She is
super talented, but it proves once again, that blues is much too distinctive
for the likes of the voting pleasant pop or country oriented audiences. America
likes Karaoke.
The
schism in the US economy today has the enthusiasm
and rosy forecasts from Banks and Corporations exactly 180 and degrees away from
the very cautious consumer who still seems to be sensitive to the festering angst
from big downturn. But then, the consumer and private investors weren’t bailed
out..
Boston
Police are probably now wondering if Aaron Hernandez could
be the solution to many of their unsolved murder cases.
The
only thing that could possibly save the Repubs in
2016 is Debbie Wasserman Schultz saying something rude and obnoxious in an
interview. Hey, maybe Repubs aren’t dead yet!
I
hesitate to make nasty comments about Hernandez because
his gangs have long tentacles.
The
Answer:
Number one chain is IHG (Holiday Inn). After that
in order you have Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, Choice, Accor, Starwood, Best
Western, Home Inns and Carlson-Rezidor. Bonus: The top ten brands are Holiday
Inn, Best Western, Marriot Resorts, Comfort Inn, Hilton Hotels, Ibis (Accor
group), Sheraton, Days Inn, Super 8, Courtyard, Quality, Ramada and Crown
Plaza.
Take
a walk on a beautiful path and feel the love in the air.
Can’t hurt.
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