Drifting.

Today's Tids Issue 3767

For Drifting:

Trump’s tweet yesterday that brought back ethics turned the heads of several former major skeptics.

That Southern Cal comeback victory over Penn State in the Rose Bowl was like a movieland script. But, as I watched I was thinking, this game is being played in the granddaddy of all bowls and it feels like an also-ran event. Remember when getting to the Rose Bowl was the ultimate prize? This week we had Big Ten Champion Penn State getting that prize, yet wishing it was somewhere else – the NCAA Playoffs. The Mighty Rose Bowl was the runner-up prize for a champion. We have, 41 or 42 bowl games now, and 95% of them are only interesting to the various team’s alumni. Somebody must be making money somehow. But, we sports traditionalists lost something along the way

The animated film “Sing” is on my movies to see list.

Obama sanctioned Russia for hacking, but you have to wonder why he never sanctioned China, a competitive nation which has been hacking the USA for years; hacking that enabled the stealing of US Intellectual Property estimated from $25o Billon to $350 Billon. US major companies say that they can trace 95% of all hacked data back to China. So where was 0-Man’s anger then.

The Question:

As much as we all think we know candy bars, I was surprised at the list of the top 87 candy treats on the planet. Name the top ten.

The Headlines:

--All Markets Open Higher; Oil Down; Positive Market Outlook Coming From Trump “Most Important” Promise To Reduce Regulations, Say Most WS Analysts..

--Clintons And Bush’s To Attend Inauguration.

--Ford CEO Says He Didn’t Drop Mexico Plans Because Of Trump Threat, But Because Of Positive Aspects Of Trump Plans.

--Texas Family Suing Apple Over Death Of Five Year Old Daughter; Says Apple’s “FaceTime” Distracted Driver Who Hit Them.

--Nominated Secretary Of State Tillerson Steps way From Exxon.

--1,100 Law Professors Oppose Sessions For Attorney General. So?

--NFL Names Candidates For Hall Of Fame Selection; 15 will Be Cut To Five.

If you have a good friend in Cleveland like I have, you may have heard of the revered Italian chef who pasta way. We cannoli do so much said mourners. His legacy will become a pizza history. Here today, gone tomato. How sad that he ran out of Thyme. Sadly I’m sending olive my prayers to the family. His wife is really upset; cheese still not over it. You never sausage a tragic thing. It’s such a shame good people have to die fucilli reasons. It was a farfalle from grace. Thanks, LC.

The “Dogs of the Dow” strategy has proven to be a winning concept for many investors. The Father of this strategy designed in 1991 to beat the Dow, Michael B. O’Higgins, has named his five for 2017 – Verizon, Pfizer, Merck, Cisco and Coca Cola.

I think I could make some extra money printing a scorecard that sorts out all of the various players in Syria. Do you understand what’s going on, or is it me? I guess it’s part of the Tids charter to bring everybody up to speed. I’m on it.

While many opt to go south for the winter, I essentially hibernate in the north. It’s very relaxing. But you have to learn how to hibernate.

If you like to watch media infighting and backbiting, it will be interesting to watch the battle for replacing Megan Kelly at Fox.

It’s not surprising that the US is losing some of its self-esteem when you consider that H-Wood critically acclaimed movies are most often about dysfunctional families, crooked corporate executives, out of control irresponsible young adults and glorified weasels. Stuff like that in 3D with surround sound and pulsating color can wear upon the national psyche.

If you are looking for a little touch of spring, you’ll be happy to hear that the PGA Golf season picks up again tomorrow in Hawaii. All of the various tournament champions from 2016 will be at the SBS Championship including Jason Day, who we haven’t seen in a while. He’s been nursing himself back, and says he feels great.

What’s with this amalgamation of candy brands trend? -- Like Reese’s with M&M”s added. Reese’s is perfect the way it is. The Oreo cookie bastardizes its original self almost weekly. The latest insult to classic greatness is strawberry cream. Ugh. Oh yeah, there is also a new Oreo chocolate bar. I’ve seen snickers altering itself to become Reese’s.

Like I care about the news that Charles Manson is sick. He’s been sick for years.

Patriots fans are already laying the groundwork for more hating on Roger Goodell. A news headline says, “If Tom Brady doesn’t win the MVP you can blame it on Goodell.” Pats fans want to win the Superbowl mainly so they can Watch the Commish walk up and give the Pats trophy. And Boo. We are very unsportsmanlike animals.

Spell-Check needs to be hospitalized. It continues to ask me to change Superbowl tot “Superb Bowl” Yikes!

The Answer:

Ok, number one on the planet is Skittles. The rest in order are Jolly Rancher, Milk Duds, Baby Ruth, Starburst, SweetTarts, Bit-o-Honey, Werther’s Original, Riessen (Dark choc and Caramel) and #10 Pop Rocks. The next five are Nestle Crunch, Jawbreakers, Twizzlers, Toblerone Dark and Smarties. Let’s see where some of the so-called popular brands are. Almond Joy is 19, Reese’s Pieces is 23, Junior Mints 24, Milky Way 25, Tootsie Pop 27, York Peppermint Patties 28, Twix 30, KitKat 31, M&M’s 32, Snickers, JujyFruits 47, Mounds 48, Red Hots 60, ButterFinger 68, Good Ole’ Lifesavers 69, Clark Bar 71, Heath 74, Raisinets 79, Goobers 80, Mars 83 and Dove chocolate bar on the bottom at 87. I use dto inhale Clark Bars, but the biggest surprise to me is Heath Bar at 74. 

Every day when I think I made it without typos, I find one. Or, after I send it, I find that I forgot to finish something. Tidsing is tough.