It ain't what it is.

Today's Tids #2,430)
(Written: 9/27)
Opening Stuff:


I have mixed emotions about this Amanda Knox thing. I think there's a lot more going on behind that sweet innocent appearing face, and that she may be a master at disguising it.

Every time I look at the political landscape, Dems unhappy with 0-Man and Repubs disillusioned with everyone, I'm thinking Hillary sneaking through in 2012.

And, Newt Gingrich with his game face on can take anybody in a debate including a possible Dem Candidate. Unfortunately he evokes a passion among voters similar to that of Red Sox fans for John Lackey.

The bunch of kids diving off a wharf created a lot of pier pressure.

The Question: 
Bonus Day! 1. Name five Jackie Gleason characters. 2. Apparently a guy named Matt Kemp of the LA Dodgers may become the first guy to win baseball's triple Crown (Average, RBI's, Homers) since...what year? Name the five previous winners.

The Headlines:

--Progress With Greece Portends Better Days On Wall Street. (That Is Until WS Traders Need A Sell Off -- Greece Will Be Bad Again).
--Congressional Haggling Has Disaster Victims Up In Air.
--Fighting Continues In Syria, Libya And Yemen.
--Typhoons Pound Philippines; Tens Of Thousands In India Stranded By Floodwater's.
--S&P Sees Some Liquidity Problems With China Property developers.

It looks like 1 1/2 Men to me.

Tell me again why I'm supposed to feel sympathetic towards people who broke the law coming to our country, putting their kids in jeopardy dragging them along with them.

Last night I was stwtching channels between the Red Sox and Monday NFL games when I came across two chunky people in a ridiculously inane conversation. I thought it was the Biggest Loser. But then they started dancing, if you call it dancing, and amidst thunderous approval from a naive audience I found it was Chaz Bono and his/her partner. What farce. I watched it for 30 seconds.

Don't you think it's about time to retire the headline: "Diana Nyad forced to quit swim."

To the average outsider RI looks like a Union driven State, and for the most part with respect to economics, it is. But there is another slice of Rhode Island, beyond the state legislature, beyond the hitmen, beyond the jobless standing in lines -- "Swamp Yankees"! these are the rock-ribbed, hardworking, invisible communities of people who's ancestors probable helped settle the cities first, and then outreaches later...as far back as the 1640's. Many were probably outcasts back then, or just people who didn't like hanging around with he masses. They moved or were assigned by the establishment towards the cheapest land generally near a swamp. They reflect the industirousness of Wasps past and now live for the most part without wanting or requiring big Government fixes. Yup, RI is much more than the Illegal Alien State.

The US manufacturing industry is seriously heading towards a "so-called "Lights-Out" discipline, meaning that machines will do more and more of the work without people. It's one of the few ways to bring manufacturing back to an America void with people skilled enough to do the work of past generations, and probably the only way US manufacturers can compete in the new global economy. Of course, the problem is that this onetime foundation for higher income middle Americans will need fewer and fewer people. But...it doesn't appear that the declining job opportunities will be only relegated to manufacturing! The service industry jobs are under attack too. For instance, restaurants are putting IPads on tables so customers can view the menu, choose their items and pay their bills (Including splitting between credit cards) without the aid of a waiter or a waitress. Lower paid (And tipped) Servers will deliver whatever the consumer plugs into the tablet, which could be requests for more water, new silverware. et. al. in addition ot the meal. The consumer comes out ahead with a sense of immediacy and lower tipping.

So, if all of this technology replaces lots and lots of jobs, what will the people do? It's kind of a discouraging dilemma isn't it. With the potential for a return to single earner households, which would undoubtedly produce serious deflation among other negative results. The good news is that the US would be able to compete with third world countries.

Maybe the decline of the Red Sox is casting a gloom throughout the Tids room today.

Almost Near: Chapter 41 continues. --Samantha huddled down in the boat, listening again. Was she mistaken, or is somebody out there.
"Samantha." It was here name and the vice sounded closer. Did anyone see her or is it a coincidence. It sounded like Tucker. Why is he over here and not by the restaurant or the bluff where she originally went to after running from the restaurant. Does Tucker somehow know that this was a favorite place that she has somehow remembered? "Samantha, it's Tucker. Don't be afraid."
"But she was afraid. Was she afraid of Tucker and Dante, or was she afraid of her self. She was infatuated with Dante, but Tucker has been very nice to her. She felt like she was in love with him. We are lovers, aren't we. She was so confused. She pulled her self together to make herself feel smaller. She didn't think she wanted to be found. She saw a canvas boat cover in the bow. She crawled over through sea water residue, and scrunched in under it. She needed not to be found. She would do what she had to do alone.

Do you know what bothers me most about restaurants? It's when immediately after being seated (Especially after a wait) the waiter/waitress doesn't stop by with a cordial greeting to let you know at least that they recognize you are there.

The Answer: 
1. Of course Ralph Kramdon of the Honey oomers is best known. But many other were just as good including, Reginal Van Gleason, Rudy the repairman, Joe the Bartender (With Mr. Dennehy), Te Poor Soul, Rum Dum, Fenwick Babbit, Charlie Bratton and The Bachelor. 2. Carl Yaztremsky was the last Triple Crown winner in 1967. The precvious four were Frank Robinson 1966, Micky Mantle 1956 and Ted Williams 1947 and 1942.

Funny headline of the Day: "Topless Rhianna shocks Northern Ireland farmer." Say what?

Honorable fraud?

Today's Tids Issue 2,113
Opening Stuff:

Attention Theo! Catching is a defensive position too!

You can call me Sulee. You can call me Nadya. But don’t call me Octomom. How about “Scotts” for fertilizer Queen? The prolific producer was on the Big O show yesterday and took major issue with the media created name Octomom. It turned into a love affair with the host and guest enabling each other. But, I have to say, that if she was being honest, Nadya Sulemon seems to have a reasonable grasp on what’s honest and good about life, (Aside from her frozen egg addiction). She seems to believe in perfect mother/child love, personal responsibility and is not out for money at the cost of loss of dignity. In other words she won’t be joining wannabees on Dancing with the Stars or Celebrity Apprentice real soon. Or taking free money from the Feds.

The real frauds may be residing on Wall Street. Lately, several knowledgeable sources are crawling out of the woodwork to say that the entire post Dot.Com bubble high growth economy of the past 10 years was based solely on fraud. Yup fraud. That’s the word they used…Fraud with a capital “F”. But, it was clever, creative, ingenious, brainiac fraud. The average con-man could not have achieved the levels of deceit perpetrated by those financial engineers. Think about the stability we could achieve for the average investor if those giant cerebrums were used for what people think they are there for in the first place?

Wandering out early in the crisp morning air, looking up to crystalline clear skies can only be described as blue-tiful.

The Question:
We watch the volcanic action in awe, but do we really know what is happening. For starters, tell me how many major layers make up the earth from center to surface. Name them.

The Headlines:
--11 Dead In Oil Rig explosion Off Coast of Louisiana; 126 Workers Appear To have Escaped; Authorities Unable To predict When Fires Will Stop.
--Chrysler Reports 4Q Loss of #3.8Bil.
--Airlines Toss $1.7 Billion Into Ashcan; Airports Opening.
--Yahoo! Reports Outstanding First Q Revenue And Earnings.
--0-Man Reaching Out To Dem/GOP Leadership As He Begins Selection Process For Supreme Court Nominee.
--Iceland Scientists Warning Of Bigger Blast from Second Volcano.
--Newly Released Poll Taken At Height Of Toyota Problem Days Says 38% Of Americans Prefer US Cars Versus 33% For Asian.

Back to More Stuff:

If you noticed a general lull settling in over the land yesterday, it wasn’t because Congress and the Prez went home. It was National Grass Day or National Take a Weed to Lunch Day or Get High with your Friends Day. Yup. It was light-up time in the marijuana patch. 420 day. I wonder if you can get paid unused sick day money for all of those 4/20’s you missed during your career.

Remember ashcans?

As you drive through upscale neighborhoods looking at architectural designed homes, it is easy to see where the home owner had much too much influence!

From what I hear, Gosselin’s axing from Dancing makes viewers happy.

Which brings me to American Idol. I started calling Chrystal “BoSox” in honor of my Boston Beloveds, but after watching the Sox versus the excellence of Bowersox, I’ll be looking for a new moniker – Perfection, hearts-a-flutter, or magnificent. I’ll just call her Maggie. That’s it! If you didn’t melt during her song’s end, then I probably don’t want to know you. Lee was again the other outstanding performer. I personally thought Siobhan was very good and particularly liked her softness at the end and would rank her #3. Big Mike was serviceable, as was Casey. Which brings us to the cute guys. Tim has some kind of magic with the voters, but was really almost artificial last night. If Aaron could start like he finishes, he might be consistently among the top 3-4. He could be the one to go tonight.

Do you know what I hate? I get mad when Spell-Check says I spelled a word correctly but they don’t know what it means, as indicated by the “No Suggestions” response in the synonym box.

This is the time when orchestras around the globe begin rehearsing one of my favorite rousers – Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture.

Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 67. –For the first time since seeing Kent, I felt guilty walking into my home. My skin was tingly. When the kids ran up I hugged them like always, because kids need hugs. As I reached around and pulled as hard as I could, I heard, “Wow, mom what was that all about. Followed by a couple of exaggerated oofs! I never looked at them. Maybe that’s why kept them buried into my chest, and another woman’s bra, so I wouldn’t have to look into their eyes. I was saved by the voice of Paul coming into the room. I rose, still not looking. Their little arms went around my waist and thigh. Do they sense something?
Paul lifted my chin as he arrived and kissed me, lightly and tenderly on the lips. The way I liked it.
Then I started crying. Just balling like a war widow who had lost everything perfect in her life; everything she had ever wanted. I sank to my knees. My shoulders heaving. Nobody said a word. How could they. Maggie the magnificent was too strong to feel. Wasn’t she?
Paul and the kids, all blurs, were at my level now. Rubbing, consoling, holding. Total silence except for my gasping. My breathless sobbing.
“I think you have been working too much since the hospital, Mom.” I turned my head and looked into the consoling eyes of Jax. Caring, innocent, giving, naïve eyes. Of course there had to be an explanation for Jax. His mom would never cry.

24-um: --Lots of things put into motion. --How about Chloe now faced now being Jacks adversary, well sort of. I think she will handle it well. –But, I still wish they would bring back Edgar. --And the president looking like she was having a meltdown in her zeal to get peace at any cost. Ethan, Jack and Chloe seemed to think she was a little nutty. -- Glad they spent a little time in the beginning paying a modest tribute to Renee. --Who woulda known that Dana was the key person. --And, don't you think that other little CTU computer guy is up to something. They keep showing him with funny eye movements.

I think it is quite appropriate that the friendly Feds step in and take away our salt. You know they have actually been doing that for years…don’t you? You see, the word salary has it’s origins in the word salt. In Roman Empire days, Salt was a primary means of payment for soldiers work. Salary comes from the Latin “Salarium” – “Salt Money”.

The Answer:
There are four major layers of the Earth – Crust (Where we Live), mantle, outer core (liquid) and inner core which is at the center.

The End: 
Too many people these days seem to have boiling magma in their stomach ready to erupt. But who says eruptions have to spew fire. How about erupting into a song, or hopping on the back of grocery cart and racing through the parking lot. Use your energy well and be positive. Act like a fool and be proud of it.

"Walk Away Renee"

Today's Tids Issue 2,107
Opening Stuff:

24-um: Noooooooooooooooo! Not Renee. One of my favorite characters (With excellent acting by Annie Wersching BTW), wiped out in seconds. I was looking forward to she and Jack taking care of each other at series end. Walking hand in hand into the sunset. But no, she gets a slug in the gut. And, our favorite bewildered computer analyst gets a promotion. Must be a union seniority thing. Disgraced President Logan came back, and while he made a compelling case for his desire for rehab (Ala Woods and Rothlisberger) he just has to have some sleazy plan in his mind. Last night was gripping. Just six episodes to go. What do I do next year?

In a remarkable cultural turn-about, it was announced yesterday that President Barack Obama of the USA did not win a Pulitzer Prize. He immediately cancelled the remaining sessions of the Nuke Summit.

The Question:
Tell me everything you know about Pierre de Coubertin. Or at least one thing!

The Headlines:
--China Shows Signs Of Joining Sanctions Against Iran.
--Admin Provides More Positive Outlook For Deficit.
--February Trade Deficit Widens Unexpectedly To $39.7 Billion.
--London’s FTSE 100 Up; US Market Futures Lower.
--Twitter To Roll Out Advertising Revenue Generating Model Today.
--Consumer Reports Labels Lexus GX460 “Unsafe”; Higher Priced SUV Susceptible To Rollovers.
--Recession Economic Reports: Recession Still Not Over; Hardest Hot Areas Improving.

Back to More Stuff:

In other Pulitzer news, I was particularly happy to see Kathleen Parker win for the “Commentary” category. And, for the first time ever a couple of On-Line operations won. I think I’ll send in the Tids for Next Year’s awards. You never know.

Is The US destined to be the Next Greece Department:
Here’s a small example from the RI state legislature that could become pervasive across our land…and it’s all about the growth and arrogance of labor under the 0-Man admin…just like Greece. Last Friday afternoon at 4:30 the budget had an element which have the state workers contributing 15% against their benefit’s costs. When it was announced at 8:30 to the public that clause had vanished. According to sources, apparently a major national AFL-CIO honcho stopped by to remind our leaders of the fate of Jimmy Hoffa. Why do state workers in the US and Greece somehow feel they live on another planet not governed by the rules of economics.

I keep trying to get interested in Dancing with the Stars, but honestly, I just can’t get through the glitz. Just too much make-up, dyed hair and giddiness for this simple minded observer. All I can say is that it appears there will be no stopping the ice skater – Evan Lysacek. But then, why wouldn’t a figure skater know how to put on a great choreographed performance with good technique.

Old time actor Victor Mature once said: “Hollywood is a place where the stars twinkle until they wrinkle”!

The Tids economic/financial advisor continues to remind me that the recession was caused primarily by people buying houses far beyond their ability to pay, money hungry banks letting them get away with it and financial geniuses creating products that gave the bankers an appearance of safety. And it all started with someone telling people who couldn’t afford it that the American Dream can be yours for a song. And that was the Birth of the Blues!

Most observers feel that the Georgia prosecutor Bright was dying to bring down Rothlisberger. Now it is up to the NFL to come down hard on the latest amoral sports thug. Closer to home, two Providence College young sport’s thugs (PC Basketball Freshman Basketball players) decided a couple of nights ago that it would be loads of fun to go out on the street, stop the first person they saw and beat the crap put of him or her. They did just that. For absolutely no reason, they just grabbed this unsuspecting student and pummeled him.

Here’s why Africa probably doesn’t stand a chance despite how many celebs travel there for photo-ops (Although some with sincere desires to contribute.) the Sudan had an election yesterday and the result was the a win for the President Omar al-Bishar currently under indictment for war crimes in Dafar that took over 2,000,000 lives. This election was to have had some promise for peace in the region. But intimidation and and elimination of candidates in various regions turned the so-called “Free Election” into just one more dictator led farce. And the point is, that this kind of intimidation goes on throughout the Dark Continent.

Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 66. –I was apprehensive like a school girl as I anticipated my “date” with Kent. Most of the time up til now we have just fallen into these little rendezvous. But this time he asked to meet me and I had to arrange my day to do it. Also, things have changed a lot since my accident. I have seen another side of Paul, the side I always hoped was there but had never seen. Or perhaps, had never consciously felt the need to look for it. I had -- even before our marriage -- been easily carried along by life’s flow. And there had been nary a dam along the way or even a water fall. Just a fast moving stream. Two beautiful, wonderful children. A terrific boss and a career that exploded. And a wonderfully witty husband who felt as comfortable as my favorite jeans. But Kent, made me different. He forced me look at my life from many new angles. Even though at the time I didn’t realize was doing it. I am not confused, but confused about why I am not. I wrap my arms around Paul as perfectly natural event and never think that there may have been something wrong about my previous two hours in Kent’s bed. So, here I am. Standing and feeling smaller as I look at Marie’s.
Kent was reading as I walked inertly towards his table. He looked up as I started to sit, “Why, hello Sarah/Maggie.” He smiled and looked into my soul. And I felt his glance awaken my body just as it had always done before.

Is there a bigger crock, a bigger boondoggle in this universe than “Unused Sick Days” that demand payouts in the multiple thousands…for what? Doing what all healthy people do, come to work and earn a paycheck. This is the kind of stuff that had Greece on the edge of bankruptcy.

The Answer:
Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of the modern day Olympics and the first president of the IOC. Pierre was a French aristocrat interested in education. He was an extremely bright young student and had many career paths open to him. But he chose a path of Intellectual Curiosity and Education. It was education that drove him to the Olympics. On tours of better schools in Europe and England he noticed the contributions planned physical activities and sports to a student’s moral and social strength. He observed that while the French education was superior from an intellectual point of view, it was totally devoid of of any physical activity. As a history major he also was concerned that France was not physically up to the armies of Germany and England and other adversaries. He became addicted to the possibilities of athletic achievement in society. Out of this came the Olympics we enjoy today.

End Stuff and a Song for Renee:

You would have to wonder what Coubertin would think of the current rash of sports thuggery?

Just a little warning. After May 17, my vacuum will become your vacuum. The Tids will shut down for a short while in honor of the passing of “24”.

"Walk away Renee"


And when I see the sign that
points one way
The lot we used to pass by
every day

(Chorus):

Just walk away Renee,
You won't see me follow you back home
The empty sidewalks on my
block are not the same
You're not to blame

From deep inside the tears that
I'm forced to cry
From deep inside the pain I
I chose to hide

Now as the rain beats down
upon my weary eyes
For me it cries

Your name and mine inside
a heart upon a wall
Still finds a way to haunt me,
though they're so small

The biggest lie.

Today's Tids Issue 2,093
Opening Stuff:

Is there anything more irritating than after making your breakfast, smelling the aroma of brewing coffee, going out to get the paper and sniffing the fresh morning air, feeling the caress of your favorite chair and then anticipating the first words on the page, you reach up, turn on the lamp and the bulb burns out! Aaaaaaaaargh!

Interestingly, the words of Massachusetts Dem US Rep Stephen Lynch (All Mass Reps are Dems.), who broke with his party and voted no, provide a rare enlightened though simplified view of one of the major problems with LollaPelosi: “(The Health Care Bill) extends coverage to 10’s of millions without sufficiently reforming the system.” He is quite right. They never looked at all at the underlying ills and biggest problems with the current system. The biggest of these being that the current system is an immense pot of gold that just invites all manner of people, busineses and organizations to spend it. That pot just got huger assuring the addition of millions of scammers and the expansion of groups and organizations that will tap into it it. And more people in America saying, “Why shouldn’t I spend it, it’s free isn’t it.”

The Question:
In case you hadn’t noticed, the Health Care intrusion on the greatness that once was America passed on the anniversary of the passage of the “Stamp Act” in England. You know the Stamp Act – A law passed in England that basically imposed a tax “without representation” on the Colonies to support the housing of British Soldiers. It led to a group called the Sons of Liberty which evolved into a movement known as the American revolution. Coincidentally, today is the anniversary of the Patrick Henry’s (An almost “Treasonous” leader against the Stamp Act) speech that ended in “Give me liberty, or give me death.” Give me five other well known Revolutionary War quotes.

The Headlines:
--Stock Markets Showing Slow Steady Gains.
--Congress Focuses Attention On Financial reform; Newly Emboldened 0-Man Says He Will Add Muscle To Senate Bill.
--President Of Sudan To Expel Election Observers.
--Acorn Disbanding Over Money Woes.
--UK To Expel Israeli Diplomat Over Country’s Use Of Forged British Passports In Dubai Assassination Of Hamas Leader.
--Tea Party Anger Rising Over HC Passage.

Back to More Stuff:

The Canadian and British Health care systems are great if you buy back-up insurance and are willing to pay budget busting taxes every year.

I have to be honest, -- I have trouble watching Dancing with the Stars. One thing I could see for sure is that Buzz Aldrin looked downright scary, and I felt embarrassed for this goofy looking dancer, former space Hero. As the aficionados probably already know the favorites at this point are Evan Lycasek and Nicole Scherzinger. In addition to Aldrin at the bottom last night, we had soapy star Aiden Turner and reality mom Kate Gosselin. I wouldn’t watch DwtS simply because they allow reality moms on the show. The odds makers say Lycazek and Scherzinger at 3:1 and 4:1 are tops. Next is footballer Ochocinco at 7:1 followed by Turner 14:1, Shannon Doherty 15:1, Pamela Anderson 17:1, Gosselin 20:1, reality bachelor Jake Pavelka 25:1, Erin Andrews 40:1, Niecy Nash 50:1 and the bumbling spaceman at 1,000:1.

“24”-um: That gun battle went on much too long, and the just-in-the-nick-of-time appearance by Renee was a little too dramatic. I was surprised she didn’t emote a little more as she took Jack in her arms. My favorite line of the night was from Chloe : “I don’t do praise well”. Then, of course, there was the big surprise and finally the answer to the Dana mystery.

It Pays to Read the Tids Department:
In the Feb 24th “24-um” Tid, the Tid’s International Conspiracy Editor wrote: “…But more interesting is that maybe Dana wasn’t covering up her past indiscretions, but was worrying that her hidden association with the terrorists would be revealed if her past became known. That would be fun.” The Tids knows!

Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 61 continues. --My first reaction to Henry was, “I didn’t think his psyche was that fragile. In fact, Henry, I thought just the opposite about Bromsky.”
Henry answered immediately, “How well did you know him?”
“I didn’t know him that well, but he did visit me in the hospital for some elusive reason that still bothers me. You know Henry,” I paused and thought a minute. “You, know that there are lots of things about this that aren’t computing.”
“I’m glad you stopped in this morning, Sarah. I’ve been wondering about a few things myself. The first that comes to mind is how that momentary blackout at the time of the teens’ abduction was orchestrated.” I nodded. “You remember that Kent and I went down to the Boston Security outfit. That’s where we first learned of the Bromsky tie-in. But, I don’t think they could do the power thing. There is something else going on here.” Now he paused and looked at the ceiling. “Like how,” He continued thinking. “Like how would the Security team know that the teens were planning some vandalism?”
“Henry,” I interrupted, “You are raising some very good questions.” I looked at my watch. I was going to drive Jax and Jill into Beverly for some of the classes they had been missing lately. Maybe I’ll call Paul for lunch. “I’ll be back in a couple of days. I’ll think about all of this. Maybe you and I should work together on this quietly.
“What about Kent. He seems as interested as you, his ‘Partner’ in all of this!” He smiled at me.
“You know, Henry, I think it would be better to have it as just you and me.” He raised an eyebrow,

One of the things I really dislike about the Health care passage is that I have to keep reading about it so I can be informed enough to report and opine accurately. Well, I guess the good news is that it will give me an edge over congress. But, then, that’s never been too hard for the average thinking American. It is obvious that the ovine media isn’t doing its job.

Michelle Wie is the Anna Kornicova of golf. If you have the body and the looks it really makes no difference whether you win or lose. I thought we had gotten passed that.

While you weren’t looking the Feds got control of the Student College Loan program that was attached to the LollaPelosi. I wonder what else will be sucked into the offices of 1400 Pennsylvania when the full 2,500 pages of HC is revealed?

The doctor’s assistant responsible for audio teats on patients is a hearing aid.

I look at LollaPelosi as a Trojan Horse. The reason why the White House mantra was “we have to pass something”, is because something will eventually get the entire massive HealthCare system under the wings of admin bureaucrats. And could conceivably give the Executive Branch of our government with Three equal branches immense power over the daily lives of everybody. There is no such thing as a “Free” lunch.

I have to ask myself why China would be at a disadvantage if Google pulls out. I could stop using Google and my life would change a byte.

That 0-Man Executive Order that served as the Stupak Kickback isn’t worth the paper upon which it is written. It is just translucent political cover. Obama has successfully proven to me that it has become impossible to believe anything coming from his mouth. He is just another political phony.

The Answer:
 The first that comes to mind is Nathan Hale’s “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” --A free country that we may have just ceded to unelected bureaucrats. How about William Prescott at Bunker Hill: “Don’t shoot til you see the white’s of their eyes.” Ben Franklyn said lots including “Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.” How about TJ who said “Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people. The people themselves, therefore, are its only safe depositories.” and “If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy.”.

The End:

Unfortunately Mr. Jefferson, too many people today think they are happier when they are getting something for nothing. Maybe the travesty associated with the passage of this illogical HC monster will rekindle the flame. Let’s hope.