Today's O'Tids Issue 5763
A bagpipe lullaby:
I learned today that there are at least 500 million “Earth Like” planets in the universe. (That exact number may be disputed by others by a billion or so, but let’s just a say the number is immense) That ls a lot of potential aliens in the neighborhoods. It would take generations for even those from the closest planet to ever reach Earth, and how many of them would really want to deal with Tom Homan.
After slashing $400 million of government funding for Columbia U and after the Justice department released plans for suing 60 colleges for antisemitism, colleges are zipping up spending and investment plans. I believe accusing a college of antisemitism because they allow free speech on campus is alarming. That ls one of those tough new questions of the new world
Nothing tops a plain pizza.
The Question:
Just to get you started on the right path, name the five top Irish Beers.
The Headlines:
--Aftr Schumer Cave, Markets Open Stronger; Markets Close with Big Gains but Not Enough to Soften Bad Week.
-- Schumer Coomnets baout Prtectin gtheus From Musk’Trump by votong fortehHosue Soending Bill; Young Dems Fuming.
--Zelenski Unhappy with Putin Delay—Says he is Buying Time To regroup Forces; US Intelligence Says Putin Still Wants control of all of Ukraine.
--Mark Carney Sworn in as Canada's New Prime Minister; Carney had Been UK’s Top Banker.
--Tiger Woods Reportedly Dating Vanessa Trump, Don Junior's Ex.
--Iran Using Drones and Apps to Enforce Harsh Women's Dress Codes.
Dollar Genral has found a way to eliminate or vastly lower "Shrink”, or in other words, theft form shoplifters. It was simple – tear out self-checkout machines. The results were remarkable. It says in a simpler way; unregulated financial transactions can lead to criminal activity quickly.
In case you are interested while the US stocks are in turmoil, China stocks a resetting New Highs.
When you think about it, Marilyn Monroe was basically a big, successful promotional campaign.
I seem to be looking at a liot of things from two or three angles lately – legal, ethical, constitutional. And it is getting tougher.
Around this touristy area there are signs creeping in that vacation rentals are down. Have people’s wallets finally been maxed out. Or ahevmost vacationaers always been Federal employees.
One reason the markets barely nudge upward after very decent inflation numbers in the CPI and PPI reports is because they only capture the Past. Right now, Wall Street is worried about what teh tariffs are going to do to the future and right now they seem to spell, u-n-c-e-r-t-a-i-n-t-y.
Where did the IT guy go? He probably ransomeware.
I don’t know about where you live, but around here there is an awful lot of advertising for one day Bathroom makeovers. I guess the window and siding businesses are slow.
Tesla Executives have said publicly are concerned that tariffs could hurt business. Actually, they are more concerned that Trump and Musk heard them say that.
The Answer:
#1 is a Guinness – Guinness Draught. Next in order are Smithwick’s Irish Stout, Murphy’s Irish Ale, Guinness Original, Kilkenny Irish Red, Harp Lager, Kilkenny’s Irish Cream Ale, Guinness Special Export Stout, Murphy’s Irish Red and Smithwick's Pale Ale. Some other brewers mentioned are Beamish, O’Hara’s, Finnegan’s Porterhouse and Kinsale.
There is no truth to the rumor that since Rosie O’Donell moved to Ireland that the Irish Government s demanding a 200% tariff form America.
Before you leave today for a delightful weekend, I send you a gentle tune that may enliven the Irish heart within you.
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