Today';s Tids Issue 2,503
Opening Stuff:
One thing I have found that has proven successful over the years is to start a project, write something, begin a puzzle...and then get up and walk away. When you return the obvious will pop up right before your eyes. Complexities evaporate. It's why consultants or advertising agencies are often better than company employees struggling in the forest full of trees. It's why I occasionally write a frivolous email to someone while I'm in the middle of the Tids. Or, more importantly, a stubborn Free cell game.
How can it be said more clearer than; "Increasing taxes will never solve the problem." It's like giving a patient pain killers to mask the agony of an inflamed appendix instead of removing it. The patient dies.
The Question:
As the father of three fantastic daughters, I am very interested in and follow the successes of women closely. Who was the first female governor? Who was the first elected female governor? Who was the first elected female governor who didn't follow a husband. How many female governors to we have today?
The Headlines:
--325,000 New Jobs Added In December; High Number Surprises Analysts; Unemployment rate, However, Rises To 8.7% As Shelved Job Hunters Come Back Into Market.
--New EuroWorries Neutralize Good News About US Jobs; Markets Stagnate.
--Super Brain, Solver Of All Problems Stephen Hawking Says One Mystery Escapes Him -- Women Confound Me!
--Bombs Kill 75 Shiites In Iraq; Start Of Civil War?
--"0" Bypasses Congress Again Announcing New Summer Jobs Bill For Kids
--Mayan Ruins May have Been Fund In Georgia USA
--Giant Tuna In Japan Fetches Tasty $750K For Local Fisherman; Government Refrains From Stealing Fish, As US Did To New Bedford Fisherman last Month.
The retailers and retail watchers are reporting that they expect high sales for post Christmas shopping because of all the gift cards given as presents. Hmmmm. Didn't the stores already count the sale of gift cards in their pre-Christmas sales. Or is it like government money that has absolutely no relationship reality.
Blank stares from simple questions Department:
Yesterday, I walked into my drug store to pick up something and ask a question. It was simple question. A logical suggestion that should be readily understood by anyone, and certainly the veteran clerk I asked. But, she just stood there with that "I don't get it" look in her eyes. The service industry is the future of a America, right?
I'm thinking of broadening the reach of The Tids. Actually I'm contemplating reading the Tids each morning on YouTube. That should easily draw 3-7 people each day. Not quite viral...maybe more like a hangnail. Ouch!
The Tids Sports department closed out the regular season with a disappointing (We have very High Standards) 172-84 (67%). Now for the playoffs. Somehow these picks look easier than the regular season. On Saturday, The Bengals lack of success against good teams in key games should make Houston the obvious winner. But, the Texans have QB problems and have looked anything but a winner in the past two games. Cinn's QB had a small injury yesterday. But I'm thinking the Bennies will rise to the occasion. NO is playing as well as anybody, so while this match against Detroit has the earmarks of a tight struggle, NO is just too deep and versatile. Pitt is too tough for Denver. No miracles here. Ahh... the Giants and the Falcons. The Falcons underachieved they say, but so did the Giants. I'm going with the upset and picking Atlanta. So that's week one -- Cinn, No, Pitt, Atl.
Parmesan cheese isn't what it used to be. There even seems to be a rise of pretenders selling adulterated Regianno. Regianno, though high priced, always meant to me special, zesty, yummy treat. You know, of the mouth water in kind of delight. Now you just never know.
Hey, all you Lynn readers out there: Yesterdays rapturous expose of that delightful name brought agreement from several readers: Like -- "Every Lynn I have known has been a 'Peach'; a dear and special person"("Peach" is a well known 50's term of endearment). It pays to be left off of the Tids list.
Are you beginning to think that perhaps the overthrow of Murabak was not so good for the average man on the street. It is appearing that the result will be a union between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Ruling Military. That spells, o-p-p-r-e-s-s-i-o-n.
How sad is the demise of Kodak. Does illuminate the reality of mortality, doesn't it. Is there nothing that can't be replaced? Kodak tried, but like so many companies, they just couldn't come to grips with dealing with a future beyond film. It's hard, really hard to give up what you do or know best. When you think about fleeting success, it is remarkable how well this Constitution of ours has weathered repeated assaults on its integrity, true meaning.
All of a sudden a Boston Bruins/New York Rangers match-up is looking like the sports event of the year.
The headline read "One of every 30 babies a twin". At first I thought, maybe that should said of "every 31 one babies". But, if the thirtieth is a twin, then the other brother/sister must be already born. That would mean that 2 of every 30 babies are twins. Or 1/15th instead of 1/30th. Or would it? You could have skipped this Tid.
Almost Near: Chapter 57. --The car nosed into the parking lot which was, surprisingly, overflowing with cars for such an out of the way restaurant, and on a night that looked stormy. "Isn't this great!", Tucker exclaimed, suddenly all boyish enthusiasm and charmingly glib as he has been since she met him, "You look better than average tonight, by the way. How do you like my new shirt?" Tucker lifted up the bottom of his sweater.
Audrey, just stared. What the hell is going on here she wondered. Is this manic person the real Tucker just a simple guy, who is just smitten somehow with my jaundiced personality. "Nice, Tucker, nice." She finally answered. Now just get dressed so we'll look like a civilized couple the restaurant."
"There is nobody like you Audrey." That's why I keep on coming back to Little Rock. You are in fact a better attraction than the Clinton Presidential museum!'
"Jeez, thanks, is that a compliment?" She gave him one of her little jabs. It would say to him all is good. But, Audrey now had serious doubts about him. She was glad there were people out here. "Where do you go when you run off like that?"
"Oh, I have a lot of last minute details to wade through before publishing my new book. Just part of the biz."
"You've never given me a signed copy of any of your books."
"Oh, I might make you the star character in my next book."
New Bedford Mass was at one time a giant in manufacturing, textiles and of course whaling. It was ahuge and thriving economy with a strong middle class and solid group of wealthy, successful entrepreneurs. Now, the big attraction for income is museums of whale bones and "an around the clock reading of Moby Dick". The development of strong art centers used to be built around the wealth generated by an urgent, highly leveraged economy. But, now its is all that is often remaining. A nice feeling, looks good, but little in the way of good paying jobs for many.
It does appear that the 0-Man would love being a benevolent dictator.
The Answer:
The first two female Governors had limited terms: Carolyn Shelton of Oregon in 1909 was temporary Governor for two days. She was Chief of Staff, and hat to fill in because of several complex circumstances. The second, who actually had a little time to do something was Soledad Chavez Chacon of New Mexico in 1924. The first elected Governor was Nellie Ross who was sworn in in 1925 following her husband whom she replaced before being elected. The first woman elected Governor "In the Clear", was Ella Grasso (1974), a very popular Conn Gov. 24 States have never had a female Governor. Two former lady Govs are in 0-Man's Cabinet -- Kathy Sebelius and Janet Napolitano. Some of the better known were Christie Todd Whitman, Jan Brewer, Lurleen Wallace, Ann Richards and of course, the ever present Sarah Palin. There have been 15 Republicans and 20 Dems.
I have to start writing this thing faster.
Layng quietly in fields
Glstening lights
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Cuba all over again?
Today's Tids Issue 2,498
Opening Stuff:
Why do I have this feeling that Iran wants to provoke the USA into attacking them?
For sure, the Constitution permits protesters like OWS. But nowhere in that revered historic document does it say that taxpayers have to pay a dime for their continued encampments.
In the irony of the day department, Mark Zuckerberg vacationed in communist Viet Nam which blocks his FaceBook site. So he had only the girl he brought along, Priscilla Chan, with whom to be friends. Which, probably made her almost as happy as the billions in his bank account.
--After Three Down Weeks, Unemployment Benefits Claims Rise By 15,000.
--Stock Market Could be Mostly Up Today.
--Arab Observers Fan Out Across Protest Mobbed Syria.
--Giant Chinese eCommerce Company Alibaba (30% Owned By Japan) Hires DC Lobbyist; Expected That It is First Move To Acquire Yahoo!.
--North Korea hails Military And Nuclear Achievements Of dead Leader; "Un Officially Named Supreme Leader.
--Last Minute Holiday Sales Have Retailers Smiling; Smiling Until Official reports Come Out.
-- Turn-Out Of More Iowa Moderates May Give Romney Victory.
Two questions will dominate "Pickin' " strategy this final week of the regular season: Who is going to show up? Which of the teams playing each other for a final playoff spot has the inner will to win. Last week's 13-3 brings the year to 161-79 (67%). The meaningful games, and quite difficult to predict games are Tenn-Houston, Jets-Dolphins and the potential winner take all face offs between Broncos- Chiefs, Cinn-Balt, Giants-Cowboys and Raiders-Chargers. Here I'm picking Tenn, Dolphins, Broncos, Cinn (Yikes, Cinn to actually show up in a meaningful game?), Giants and Chargers. In the who will show up match-ups, I'm picking Pats who actually need this badly, Vikings, Saints, Packers, Niners, Colts, Eagles, Seahawks, Falcons and the upset of the day Browns over Steelers!
It seems to me that fancy corporate annual report is another of the new dinosaurs. I remember when the annual report was the annual goldmine for PR People, advertising agencies and graphic designers. Being the "Brochure" for the CEO, the budget was more than robust and the opportunities for extreme creativity practically unlimited. Aaah, the good old days. But, alas, today everybody knows just about everything about everything way before the hefty, costly "brochure" hits the mails.
Have you noticed these days how companies now always end commercials or ads with "See us in FaceBook. Many wonder why don't they just give their website URL like always. It does the same thing for the customer. For the customer/prospect yes, but the company gets way more with FaceBook -- like all of the personal data recorded in FaceBook. When I want to go to a company, I go to the company. I don't need no stinking middlemen.
As I watch the media wallow deliriously in and promote the faux pas of Repub candiates I wonder where they were when the clown Joe Biden and the retrobate Teddy were running. And for that matter other assorted Dem miscreants. It's as if media people grew up in dysfunctional familes, eager to promote similar families as normal while putting down the solid families in the neighborhood.
The Yugo is hands down the worst car ever built. Among other deficiencies, this is a car that actually developed rust spots before it left the assembly line. Nice try Yugoslavia.
Classic Socialist View deportment:
There's a story in the Prov Journal this morning about a successful jewelry manufacturer here, Alix and Ani giving the business department of Bryant University $1,000,000 to help develop a superior International business school that would eventually lead to more companies and jobs coming to the state. One of the comments below this Internet PJ site said, "They should have donated the mil to help people stay warm this winter". That is typical of misguided dead end spending with no leverage for the future being espoused by many, make that most, in the Admin and congress. And why Greece and other government first countries are on the verge of collapse.
There seems to be new momentum building for an Independent Puerto Rico. Does that mean when they are not part of the US, we would have to send them more money as international aid? Probably -- that's the way the bureaucratic mind works, if they're Americans screw em'. If their foreign, illegal or undesirable, give them the key to the vault. It must be the DC water.
The fastest highway drivers, ranked in order, live in Mississippi, SC, Alabama, Ark, Kansas, New Mex, Ariz, Utah, Nevada and Idaho. The slowest are in DC, but then everything in DC is slow. If you want the slowest drever states, they are Hawaii, Rhode Island, Deleware, Oregon, Washington, Maine, NJ, Ill, Maryland and Mass.
Continuing in "Best of-Worst of" year-end reporting, the worst product flops for 2011 are 1. A-F's Ashley Push-Up Triangle -- A padded bikini top for girls "8" to 14. 2. Qickster, the Netflix separated mail delivery division. 3. Obama lauded GM Volt. 129 sold. The GM Chairman said "We were naive to think that people would rush to switch to a limited range EV. 4. HTC "Status" smartphone for easy linkage to FaceBook. 5. Blackberry's "Playbook" was no match for IPad first and Kindle Fire second. 6. The 12 foot long Fiat 500 was no match for the popular Mini. 7. The movie Mars Needs Moms cost Disney $175 million to make and made but $6 mil in theaters.
Maybe Iran is becoming warlike as it saw it's "Most Evil" rep slipping with the potential for craziness by Kim Jung un.
Gotta go and buy some noise makers for my New Years Eve party, mainly to wake me up at midnight! Or is that for the coming 2,500th edition of The Mighty daily Tids! Eeehah.
Opening Stuff:
Why do I have this feeling that Iran wants to provoke the USA into attacking them?
For sure, the Constitution permits protesters like OWS. But nowhere in that revered historic document does it say that taxpayers have to pay a dime for their continued encampments.
In the irony of the day department, Mark Zuckerberg vacationed in communist Viet Nam which blocks his FaceBook site. So he had only the girl he brought along, Priscilla Chan, with whom to be friends. Which, probably made her almost as happy as the billions in his bank account.
The Question:
1. What was Jon Voight's first big movie success. What was his other major achievement? 2. Jude Law is one of those great talents who makes movies better. Name five of his best.The Headlines:
--Iran Warns US That It Is No Position To tell Teheran What It can And Can't do.--After Three Down Weeks, Unemployment Benefits Claims Rise By 15,000.
--Stock Market Could be Mostly Up Today.
--Arab Observers Fan Out Across Protest Mobbed Syria.
--Giant Chinese eCommerce Company Alibaba (30% Owned By Japan) Hires DC Lobbyist; Expected That It is First Move To Acquire Yahoo!.
--North Korea hails Military And Nuclear Achievements Of dead Leader; "Un Officially Named Supreme Leader.
--Last Minute Holiday Sales Have Retailers Smiling; Smiling Until Official reports Come Out.
-- Turn-Out Of More Iowa Moderates May Give Romney Victory.
Two questions will dominate "Pickin' " strategy this final week of the regular season: Who is going to show up? Which of the teams playing each other for a final playoff spot has the inner will to win. Last week's 13-3 brings the year to 161-79 (67%). The meaningful games, and quite difficult to predict games are Tenn-Houston, Jets-Dolphins and the potential winner take all face offs between Broncos- Chiefs, Cinn-Balt, Giants-Cowboys and Raiders-Chargers. Here I'm picking Tenn, Dolphins, Broncos, Cinn (Yikes, Cinn to actually show up in a meaningful game?), Giants and Chargers. In the who will show up match-ups, I'm picking Pats who actually need this badly, Vikings, Saints, Packers, Niners, Colts, Eagles, Seahawks, Falcons and the upset of the day Browns over Steelers!
It seems to me that fancy corporate annual report is another of the new dinosaurs. I remember when the annual report was the annual goldmine for PR People, advertising agencies and graphic designers. Being the "Brochure" for the CEO, the budget was more than robust and the opportunities for extreme creativity practically unlimited. Aaah, the good old days. But, alas, today everybody knows just about everything about everything way before the hefty, costly "brochure" hits the mails.
Have you noticed these days how companies now always end commercials or ads with "See us in FaceBook. Many wonder why don't they just give their website URL like always. It does the same thing for the customer. For the customer/prospect yes, but the company gets way more with FaceBook -- like all of the personal data recorded in FaceBook. When I want to go to a company, I go to the company. I don't need no stinking middlemen.
As I watch the media wallow deliriously in and promote the faux pas of Repub candiates I wonder where they were when the clown Joe Biden and the retrobate Teddy were running. And for that matter other assorted Dem miscreants. It's as if media people grew up in dysfunctional familes, eager to promote similar families as normal while putting down the solid families in the neighborhood.
The Yugo is hands down the worst car ever built. Among other deficiencies, this is a car that actually developed rust spots before it left the assembly line. Nice try Yugoslavia.
Classic Socialist View deportment:
There's a story in the Prov Journal this morning about a successful jewelry manufacturer here, Alix and Ani giving the business department of Bryant University $1,000,000 to help develop a superior International business school that would eventually lead to more companies and jobs coming to the state. One of the comments below this Internet PJ site said, "They should have donated the mil to help people stay warm this winter". That is typical of misguided dead end spending with no leverage for the future being espoused by many, make that most, in the Admin and congress. And why Greece and other government first countries are on the verge of collapse.
There seems to be new momentum building for an Independent Puerto Rico. Does that mean when they are not part of the US, we would have to send them more money as international aid? Probably -- that's the way the bureaucratic mind works, if they're Americans screw em'. If their foreign, illegal or undesirable, give them the key to the vault. It must be the DC water.
The fastest highway drivers, ranked in order, live in Mississippi, SC, Alabama, Ark, Kansas, New Mex, Ariz, Utah, Nevada and Idaho. The slowest are in DC, but then everything in DC is slow. If you want the slowest drever states, they are Hawaii, Rhode Island, Deleware, Oregon, Washington, Maine, NJ, Ill, Maryland and Mass.
Continuing in "Best of-Worst of" year-end reporting, the worst product flops for 2011 are 1. A-F's Ashley Push-Up Triangle -- A padded bikini top for girls "8" to 14. 2. Qickster, the Netflix separated mail delivery division. 3. Obama lauded GM Volt. 129 sold. The GM Chairman said "We were naive to think that people would rush to switch to a limited range EV. 4. HTC "Status" smartphone for easy linkage to FaceBook. 5. Blackberry's "Playbook" was no match for IPad first and Kindle Fire second. 6. The 12 foot long Fiat 500 was no match for the popular Mini. 7. The movie Mars Needs Moms cost Disney $175 million to make and made but $6 mil in theaters.
The Answer:
1. Jon Voight's breakthrough movie was Midnight Cowboy. His greatest accomplishment was his sperm that produced daughter Angelina Joli. I went to High School with Voight and his two brothers, and he was a acting phenom right from the beginning of his Freshman year, This son of a Golf Pro, could swing the club but acting was his love. Some of his other movies were his academy award (Nominated 4 times) role in The Champ plus Deliverance, and Coming Home. Some of his other notable roles were in Rainmaker, Runaway Train and Odessa File. (His brother Wes wrote songs like Wild Thing and Angel in the Morning under the name Chip Taylor). 2. Jude Law was great in The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain, Gattaca, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Enemy at the Gates, Sherlock Holmes, Contagion, Rage and Repo Man.Maybe Iran is becoming warlike as it saw it's "Most Evil" rep slipping with the potential for craziness by Kim Jung un.
Gotta go and buy some noise makers for my New Years Eve party, mainly to wake me up at midnight! Or is that for the coming 2,500th edition of The Mighty daily Tids! Eeehah.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Christmas makes me Whacky.
Today's Tids Issue 2,493
Opening Stuff:
One of the great things about a cold Winter is jumping into a warm bed at night.
I figure if you still believe in Santa Clause, then you have a certain confidence in knowing that anything is possible.
There is a lot of talk floating around beneath the surface, under the Republican blanket that a late Spring surprise in the form of a Jeb Bush or Chris Christie announcement is still very much a possibility.
I am still utterly and totally awed by the voice of Jackie Evancho.
The Question:
I never considered Dallas Cowboys "Americas Team". In fact, I never ever got the idea that we needed something called America's Team. Anyhow, Dallas isn't it any more. The folks have spoken and they say Green Bay is their team now. Name the other NFL teams in the top 5. In the same poll, the favorite QB's were listed. Name them.
The Headlines:
--Deadly Blasts Rip Through Baghdad Neighborhoods In Coordinated Attacks That Killed 57.
--Unemployment Bennies Apps Fall To 364,000; Number Is Lowest Since 2008.
--Stocks Could Hiccup Up Today.
--Despite Repub Confusion, RNC Outpacing DNC In Money Race.
--Austerity Protests In Europe Bring Holiday Traffic To A lat.
Rhode Islanders, citizens of a state with an absolutely brilliant past, would be better served for the present and most certainly for the future, if their leaders were not Chafee, Reed and Whitehouse, but Gina Raimondo and Dorothy Gist.
The way teams were being upset last week, I thought the Tids Sport Department was going down 5-11. Yet the final 9-7 only appears decent because the reality was so bad. This is the time of year when you feel you have a handle on all the teams. But, nothing is ordinary this year. We're a discouraging 148-76 (66%). Onward! And, it does not get easier this week. Too many teams need to win badly, and several are playing each other. The tough games are Oak-KC, Jints-Jets, Ariz-Cinn, SD-Det, SF-Seattle, Dal-Phil and Atlanta-NO. I'm going KC, Giants, Arizona, Detroit city, San Fran, Philadelphia and New Orleans. The rest are NE, Houston (if they wake up after last weeks post championship hangover game), Tenn, Pitt, Denver, Balt, Carolina, Washington and GB.
As a followup to yesterday's Tid about the Lay-away Angels, I give you the woman crying over the generosity of an unknown person who paid for her children's gifts which would never have materialized because, as she said, she had no money -- this, as she pulled out her $250 smartphone with the $100+ monthly carrying charges. I wish I could afford a smartphone.
Dumbest research question I have read this Year, Department:
"Should Illegal aliens be allowed to vote?" Am I still on the same planet?
Well he did it. Eric Holder played the race card. He says people are out to get him and 0-Man because they are black! here we go again. How come Bush's AG Alberto Gonzales didn't play the race card when he was being persecuted by small minded Dems? Huh. Huh. Answer that!
Yup, it's Christmas alright. "Clapper" commercials are everywhere...like reindeer droppings.
The regulation mania in the 0-Man admin continues to hogtie business. Yesterday the egalitarian EPA came out with a set of regs so draconian that Utilities will be forced to spend $10 Billion per year to comply. I'm thinking, that this isn't really about clean air as they say, but a dastardly ploy to increase the costs of cheap electricity so the overly expensive "Green" alternatives are competitive.
One of the problems with corporate earnings improvement going forward is that many companies have already cut costs to the bone.
A Goldman exec and financial Prognosticator who first defined the economic power of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India China) says these four countries are still the world's growth engine. Jim O'Neill now adds that we should keep and eye on MIST -- Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey. These formerly developing countries are on the rise to economic powerhouse status. No longer emerging but here and now as "Growth" countries. This emergence is mainly because China realizes that they need a more diverse marketplace beyond the USA for their goods. This is why China will drive the world or the next decade. They consume buyers like I do Cheetos.
The Answer:
The Cowboys still come in high at #2. They are followed by da Bears, Giants and Steelers. Surprise -- Tim Tebow was voted favorite Quarterback. 2 and 3 were the Manning Bros, Eli and Peyton. The next three were tied -- Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rogers. At the bottom of the QB list were Dog Fighting man Michael Vick and Woman abuser Ben Rothlisberger. "America's Team"? I still don't get it.
No question though..."America's Audience" are the Tids readers.
Opening Stuff:
One of the great things about a cold Winter is jumping into a warm bed at night.
I figure if you still believe in Santa Clause, then you have a certain confidence in knowing that anything is possible.
There is a lot of talk floating around beneath the surface, under the Republican blanket that a late Spring surprise in the form of a Jeb Bush or Chris Christie announcement is still very much a possibility.
I am still utterly and totally awed by the voice of Jackie Evancho.
The Question:
I never considered Dallas Cowboys "Americas Team". In fact, I never ever got the idea that we needed something called America's Team. Anyhow, Dallas isn't it any more. The folks have spoken and they say Green Bay is their team now. Name the other NFL teams in the top 5. In the same poll, the favorite QB's were listed. Name them.
The Headlines:
--Deadly Blasts Rip Through Baghdad Neighborhoods In Coordinated Attacks That Killed 57.
--Unemployment Bennies Apps Fall To 364,000; Number Is Lowest Since 2008.
--Stocks Could Hiccup Up Today.
--Despite Repub Confusion, RNC Outpacing DNC In Money Race.
--Austerity Protests In Europe Bring Holiday Traffic To A lat.
Rhode Islanders, citizens of a state with an absolutely brilliant past, would be better served for the present and most certainly for the future, if their leaders were not Chafee, Reed and Whitehouse, but Gina Raimondo and Dorothy Gist.
The way teams were being upset last week, I thought the Tids Sport Department was going down 5-11. Yet the final 9-7 only appears decent because the reality was so bad. This is the time of year when you feel you have a handle on all the teams. But, nothing is ordinary this year. We're a discouraging 148-76 (66%). Onward! And, it does not get easier this week. Too many teams need to win badly, and several are playing each other. The tough games are Oak-KC, Jints-Jets, Ariz-Cinn, SD-Det, SF-Seattle, Dal-Phil and Atlanta-NO. I'm going KC, Giants, Arizona, Detroit city, San Fran, Philadelphia and New Orleans. The rest are NE, Houston (if they wake up after last weeks post championship hangover game), Tenn, Pitt, Denver, Balt, Carolina, Washington and GB.
As a followup to yesterday's Tid about the Lay-away Angels, I give you the woman crying over the generosity of an unknown person who paid for her children's gifts which would never have materialized because, as she said, she had no money -- this, as she pulled out her $250 smartphone with the $100+ monthly carrying charges. I wish I could afford a smartphone.
Dumbest research question I have read this Year, Department:
"Should Illegal aliens be allowed to vote?" Am I still on the same planet?
Well he did it. Eric Holder played the race card. He says people are out to get him and 0-Man because they are black! here we go again. How come Bush's AG Alberto Gonzales didn't play the race card when he was being persecuted by small minded Dems? Huh. Huh. Answer that!
Yup, it's Christmas alright. "Clapper" commercials are everywhere...like reindeer droppings.
The regulation mania in the 0-Man admin continues to hogtie business. Yesterday the egalitarian EPA came out with a set of regs so draconian that Utilities will be forced to spend $10 Billion per year to comply. I'm thinking, that this isn't really about clean air as they say, but a dastardly ploy to increase the costs of cheap electricity so the overly expensive "Green" alternatives are competitive.
One of the problems with corporate earnings improvement going forward is that many companies have already cut costs to the bone.
A Goldman exec and financial Prognosticator who first defined the economic power of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India China) says these four countries are still the world's growth engine. Jim O'Neill now adds that we should keep and eye on MIST -- Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey. These formerly developing countries are on the rise to economic powerhouse status. No longer emerging but here and now as "Growth" countries. This emergence is mainly because China realizes that they need a more diverse marketplace beyond the USA for their goods. This is why China will drive the world or the next decade. They consume buyers like I do Cheetos.
The Answer:
The Cowboys still come in high at #2. They are followed by da Bears, Giants and Steelers. Surprise -- Tim Tebow was voted favorite Quarterback. 2 and 3 were the Manning Bros, Eli and Peyton. The next three were tied -- Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rogers. At the bottom of the QB list were Dog Fighting man Michael Vick and Woman abuser Ben Rothlisberger. "America's Team"? I still don't get it.
No question though..."America's Audience" are the Tids readers.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Happy Birthday Ludwig!
Today's Tids Issue 2,489
At any given moment, any Beethoven piece could be one of my favorites. That was part of his genius. He could write to many moods. I think that is where he changed the music world. As brilliant as some of his composer predecssors may have been, they could never get out of their own way. Luddy, broke molds. Reached higher, and delivered majesty never heard before. Luddy?
How come the Fed keeps on boasting a decline in or a holding steady inflation rate at a time when the average person fears going to the Supermarket. It gets harder and harder to believe government stats.
Europe is on the brink of a recession, and those new austerity programs will contribute to the continent's downward spiral into a full recession in early next year. This will drag down the world economy and suck the air out of the USA already moribund GDP growth rate. So be prepared to feel the gloom for six months or so, according to leading London economists. But, China will emerge after the first quarter with very robust growth rate and pull along much of the rest of the world...except EuroZone. You can't put walls around your country any more.
--House And Senate Agree On Governemnt Funding Deal.
--New AP-GfK Oll: Americans 52 to 43 Say "Obama Should Be Voted Out Of Office"; It's 50-50 On Whether He Will Win; Job Performance -- Overall - Approve/Disapprove 44/54, Economy - A/D 39/60.
--Fitch Cuts Ratings Of Goldman, Deutshe Bank, Barclay, Credit Suisse, Citi, BNP Paribas, BoA.
--Popular SC Gov Nikki Haley Endorses Romney.
--Russian Customs Seize Iran-Bound Radioactive Material.
--World Court Says Killing Of Quadaffi May Have Been War Crime.
Some how the Tids Entertainment Editor muscled the Sports Editor aside, and the pig skin picks missed yesterday. (For the record, our crackerjack team included the Thursday Florida Championship -- and the winner we picked was Atlanta.) Last week was a little better and raised the year to 139-69 (67%). The puzzlers this week are Seattle-Chi, Miami-Buff, Det/Oak, Jets-Igles, Balt-SD and Pitt-SF. And because of the Tebow effect versus the porous NE defense, that too. Chi, Buff, Oak, Phil, SD and SF are my winners, mostly based on need to win versus nice to win. The rest are NO, Cinn, Houston, GB, Tenn, NYG and Ariz. Oh yeah, the Pats are the best team that Denver has faced this year. So, with a roll of Tums in my hand, I go with my guys. But something inside says that if Tebow starts rallying I could root quietly against myself.
Years ago when you forgot or failed to send out a Christmas card, people would think you didn't like them any more. Today, people think you died.
Debate Department:
Well, the Newtster continually under asault at the big debate last night, seemed to weather the storm pretty well.Hhe used self depretiating humor and facts to blunt the attacks primarily by Bachman and Santorum about Fannie/Freddie loot and ProLife stance. He brought down the house with his belittling of Obama over the Canada pipeline decision. Even though he was the focus, it wasn't all Newt. Romney and Paul looked very strong as did Santorum. Life marches on in Republand as all on the stage agreed with Paul's assessment -- "Everybody on this stage is capable of beating Obama."
The front page of the Prov Journal had in Gigantic black agate type -- "War Over". With all due respect to our fallen heroes, the headline for a war that most thought ended several years ago didn't seem to have the impact like it did for WWII.
Poser of the Day: Would you feel comfortable dating or having as a friend, Amanda Knox?
Putin seems to be a remnant of the old Us versus the evil West regime. In fact he seems to genuinely hate the the US. Now I'm no conspiracy theory guy, but I'm thinking that the CIA is organizing those protests.
Well, maybe Bach was pretty fantastic.
Some of the people down at ESPN are saying it's refreshing to be telling positive stories about Tim Tebow. They admit a certain level of being disturbed when mired down, as they often are with sports "heroes", in the mud with ongoing deplorable stories about slugs like Rothlesberger and Vick.
The culture didn't get any better when NBC decided to pick Howard Stern as a judge for America's Got talent. Stern was one of those early TV icons whose basic recognition was a result of a devotion to obscenity. Well, at least he didn't take off his clothes like some of our newer pop divas.
I was surprised to read that in the Latest Brown U Survey Gina Raimondo had but a 52% approval rating among RI'ers. But digging down you see that only 37% of Dems approve versus 60-61% for Indies and Repubs respectively. I guess Dems don't want to be saved from a deteriorating RI. Other RI stats: 85% approve voter ID's; It's 77% to 11% for the Christmas tree. And the best news of all- Cicilline has an approval rating in the low twenties!
Reading Between the Lines movie Reviews:
--I have enjoyed all of the Mission Impossible movies, and the new one, :Ghost Protocol, they say is even good! Blamed for the terrorist bombing of the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt's gang must go under the radar to clear their name and prevent another attack.
--There is so much action in the new Sherlock Holmes offering that it is nearly impossible to find the plot. It is another H-Wood effort that sacrifices a solid mystery for over the top action. Professor Moriarty is at large and his intellectual capacity may be equal of Holmes. His moral depravity eliminates any sense of logic in solving the case. That is the struggle.
--Alvin and the Chipmonks: Chipwrecked is...well...Alvin and the Chipmonks.
Almost Near: Chapter 56.
--I reached out with loving arms across the glistening skies.
To feel the warmth we knew as budding flowers blossomed.
To be your rock upon which to cling in the surging seas of life.
Now I see you running free, amidst the sandy dunes.
Will I disappear beneath the tides; Will I be hurled upon your shore.
Tucker looked concerned as he sat in the window seat on the flight back to Little Rock. He would see the face of Samantha in the clouds, and then see it disappear, drawn apart by winds outside the rushing plane. He could feel the plane shudder has the face of Samantha disappeared. And then it would return. It bothered him
After the call from Audrey, he went back to the table and sat for a another half hour telling Sparrow pretty much nothing. Even though he knew everything. He could tell by Samantha's expression that she knew there was more. He had looked at his watch, and declared "Gotta catch a plane." Samantha rose and took his hand, quite tenderly he remembered, but not with that need she had shown these past months. Sparrow shook his hand, smiled, "Keep in touch," he said. Then Tucker/Tommy left not looking back. He had wondered what Sam may have looked like as he walked away. But he didn't turn. Sparrow could be a problem he thought.
I usually start pacing the floor Sunday morning in anticipation of the Patriots game. It seems that today I can't sit still awaiting the clash of two dissimilar quarterbacks. Brady the All pro who is 1-5 in Denver and who will be dodging two great edge rushers. And the miracle man Tebow, in reality still an unknown, facing the most porous defensive backfield in the league.
Love your weekend!
Opening Stuff:
At any given moment, any Beethoven piece could be one of my favorites. That was part of his genius. He could write to many moods. I think that is where he changed the music world. As brilliant as some of his composer predecssors may have been, they could never get out of their own way. Luddy, broke molds. Reached higher, and delivered majesty never heard before. Luddy?
How come the Fed keeps on boasting a decline in or a holding steady inflation rate at a time when the average person fears going to the Supermarket. It gets harder and harder to believe government stats.
Europe is on the brink of a recession, and those new austerity programs will contribute to the continent's downward spiral into a full recession in early next year. This will drag down the world economy and suck the air out of the USA already moribund GDP growth rate. So be prepared to feel the gloom for six months or so, according to leading London economists. But, China will emerge after the first quarter with very robust growth rate and pull along much of the rest of the world...except EuroZone. You can't put walls around your country any more.
The Question:
Steven Bochco was a prolific and inventive writer. Name five of his TV shows.The Headlines:
--Markets will keep People Guessing Today.--House And Senate Agree On Governemnt Funding Deal.
--New AP-GfK Oll: Americans 52 to 43 Say "Obama Should Be Voted Out Of Office"; It's 50-50 On Whether He Will Win; Job Performance -- Overall - Approve/Disapprove 44/54, Economy - A/D 39/60.
--Fitch Cuts Ratings Of Goldman, Deutshe Bank, Barclay, Credit Suisse, Citi, BNP Paribas, BoA.
--Popular SC Gov Nikki Haley Endorses Romney.
--Russian Customs Seize Iran-Bound Radioactive Material.
--World Court Says Killing Of Quadaffi May Have Been War Crime.
Some how the Tids Entertainment Editor muscled the Sports Editor aside, and the pig skin picks missed yesterday. (For the record, our crackerjack team included the Thursday Florida Championship -- and the winner we picked was Atlanta.) Last week was a little better and raised the year to 139-69 (67%). The puzzlers this week are Seattle-Chi, Miami-Buff, Det/Oak, Jets-Igles, Balt-SD and Pitt-SF. And because of the Tebow effect versus the porous NE defense, that too. Chi, Buff, Oak, Phil, SD and SF are my winners, mostly based on need to win versus nice to win. The rest are NO, Cinn, Houston, GB, Tenn, NYG and Ariz. Oh yeah, the Pats are the best team that Denver has faced this year. So, with a roll of Tums in my hand, I go with my guys. But something inside says that if Tebow starts rallying I could root quietly against myself.
Years ago when you forgot or failed to send out a Christmas card, people would think you didn't like them any more. Today, people think you died.
Debate Department:
Well, the Newtster continually under asault at the big debate last night, seemed to weather the storm pretty well.Hhe used self depretiating humor and facts to blunt the attacks primarily by Bachman and Santorum about Fannie/Freddie loot and ProLife stance. He brought down the house with his belittling of Obama over the Canada pipeline decision. Even though he was the focus, it wasn't all Newt. Romney and Paul looked very strong as did Santorum. Life marches on in Republand as all on the stage agreed with Paul's assessment -- "Everybody on this stage is capable of beating Obama."
The front page of the Prov Journal had in Gigantic black agate type -- "War Over". With all due respect to our fallen heroes, the headline for a war that most thought ended several years ago didn't seem to have the impact like it did for WWII.
Poser of the Day: Would you feel comfortable dating or having as a friend, Amanda Knox?
Putin seems to be a remnant of the old Us versus the evil West regime. In fact he seems to genuinely hate the the US. Now I'm no conspiracy theory guy, but I'm thinking that the CIA is organizing those protests.
Well, maybe Bach was pretty fantastic.
Some of the people down at ESPN are saying it's refreshing to be telling positive stories about Tim Tebow. They admit a certain level of being disturbed when mired down, as they often are with sports "heroes", in the mud with ongoing deplorable stories about slugs like Rothlesberger and Vick.
The culture didn't get any better when NBC decided to pick Howard Stern as a judge for America's Got talent. Stern was one of those early TV icons whose basic recognition was a result of a devotion to obscenity. Well, at least he didn't take off his clothes like some of our newer pop divas.
I was surprised to read that in the Latest Brown U Survey Gina Raimondo had but a 52% approval rating among RI'ers. But digging down you see that only 37% of Dems approve versus 60-61% for Indies and Repubs respectively. I guess Dems don't want to be saved from a deteriorating RI. Other RI stats: 85% approve voter ID's; It's 77% to 11% for the Christmas tree. And the best news of all- Cicilline has an approval rating in the low twenties!
Reading Between the Lines movie Reviews:
--I have enjoyed all of the Mission Impossible movies, and the new one, :Ghost Protocol, they say is even good! Blamed for the terrorist bombing of the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt's gang must go under the radar to clear their name and prevent another attack.
--There is so much action in the new Sherlock Holmes offering that it is nearly impossible to find the plot. It is another H-Wood effort that sacrifices a solid mystery for over the top action. Professor Moriarty is at large and his intellectual capacity may be equal of Holmes. His moral depravity eliminates any sense of logic in solving the case. That is the struggle.
--Alvin and the Chipmonks: Chipwrecked is...well...Alvin and the Chipmonks.
Almost Near: Chapter 56.
--I reached out with loving arms across the glistening skies.
To feel the warmth we knew as budding flowers blossomed.
To be your rock upon which to cling in the surging seas of life.
Now I see you running free, amidst the sandy dunes.
Will I disappear beneath the tides; Will I be hurled upon your shore.
Tucker looked concerned as he sat in the window seat on the flight back to Little Rock. He would see the face of Samantha in the clouds, and then see it disappear, drawn apart by winds outside the rushing plane. He could feel the plane shudder has the face of Samantha disappeared. And then it would return. It bothered him
After the call from Audrey, he went back to the table and sat for a another half hour telling Sparrow pretty much nothing. Even though he knew everything. He could tell by Samantha's expression that she knew there was more. He had looked at his watch, and declared "Gotta catch a plane." Samantha rose and took his hand, quite tenderly he remembered, but not with that need she had shown these past months. Sparrow shook his hand, smiled, "Keep in touch," he said. Then Tucker/Tommy left not looking back. He had wondered what Sam may have looked like as he walked away. But he didn't turn. Sparrow could be a problem he thought.
The Answer:
Bochco got ink in his pen while working on a team that wrote shows like Columbo, McMilland and Wife and Ironsoide. He became a hit-maker with critically acclaimed Hill Street Blues. His other big hits were LA Law and NYPD Blue. He also wrote a series of lesser successes like Hooperman, Murder One, Brooklyn South, City of Angels, Over There, Philly and Most recently Raising the Bar.I usually start pacing the floor Sunday morning in anticipation of the Patriots game. It seems that today I can't sit still awaiting the clash of two dissimilar quarterbacks. Brady the All pro who is 1-5 in Denver and who will be dodging two great edge rushers. And the miracle man Tebow, in reality still an unknown, facing the most porous defensive backfield in the league.
Love your weekend!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
All You need is Love.
Today's Tids Issue 2,483
Opening Stuff:
Today, the 8th day of December when the cold roared into the East, also marks the day the Beach Boys made big noise with their first "Surfin', 49 years ago! Now it's "Walkers and Surfboards USA."
"The Lively Experiment" was a 17th Century document authored by the founders of Ri that became the foundation for the Freedom of Religion concept as found in the 1st Amendment. The document encouraged religion for all by promoting free choice by all people for the religion they preferred. That's what it did, and that's what the 1st amendment protected. Pure and simple. It had little to do with anything resembling separation church and state misguided discussions of today -- only saying that the State could not establish one religion for all.
The Question:
What are your five favorite John Lennon songs?
--Jobless Claims Fall To 381,000; New Nine Month Low.
--Putin Slams Clinton For Encouraging Protesters.
--Merkel, Sarkozy Pressing For Debt Resolution Before Friday; Inaction Could Be Devastating.
--Newt's Gay Sister To Vote For "O", She Says.
--Corzine Puzzled by Missing $1.2 Billion.
I just read a story about a convict escaping from prison by climbing over a 12 foot "Razor Wire" fence, and it gave me the Heeby-Jeeby's. You know, that weird feeling that overcomes you like an acrophobe standing at the edge of a cliff. Ouch!
I see where #1 Golfer in the World and winner of both US and European Money titles, Luke Donald, says that Rory McElroy is the most talented golfer he has ever seen or played with. He says Wood's work ethic and competitive concentration are unmatched, but when it comes to pure skill, the Northern Irishman has no peer. That should stimulate the striped feline for 2012.
I'm kind of fascinated by the Samsung Galaxy series.
Djokovich wins $12.6 Million this year playing tennis, and it's the sport they are telling us that nobody watches any more.
The RI Town #1 in median income is now Exeter! Farming must be good these days.
Dennis Miller thinks a great bumper sticker for Newt, who says he is a changed man, would be "New Gingrich"!
Panera Bread grocery store soups are terrific.
I have always felt that Deer in the headlights ex-Treasury Secretary Paulson was one of the real culprits in the Housing disaster. It is almost inconceivable for me to believe that he didn't have an inkling of the impending disaster from a global financial boondoggle that was based on finding ways to hide the fact that mortgage owners could never pay for what they bought. Then I see yesterday another former Goldman head honcho saying that he can't figure out where $1.2 Billion+ of MF Global investors money went. Are Goldman chieftains trained to be out of touch with reality? Sergeant Schultz of Wall Street?
Pigskin Pickins: I think every game this week except Balt-Indy, Pitt-Cleve and maybe NE-Wash and San Fran-Ariz can go either way. So let's get rid of the so-called easy picks first. Balt will be tougher than the Pats last week on the increasingly hapless Colts and will win along with Pitt, NE and the Niners from the leftist coast. Now the rest. Atlanta needss it over the rising Carolina; Cinn needs it too in showdown with Houston; Minn looked better and I'm saying upset over Det; TB finally coming back against Jax; Miami over fading Eagles; KC could beat Jets but I don't think so; Chi looked inept, and the Denver defense and Tebow will win early for a change; NO playing real well but Tenn playing tough and needs it, but won't get it; Oak needs it more and will beat GB; SD at home should sneak by Buff; Giants over Dal and Seattle over St.Louis. Or is it Buff over SD? Nah Last wek brought us to 128-64 (67%)
O-Man's game plan seems to be that of wooing back the Libs who made it all possible in '08, while giving the illusion that he is all for the religious right. In other words, it's going to be tougher than ever to believe anything he says.
Do you think Blago getting 14 years will make Illinois/Chicago politicians of the future honest? Do you think it will make Chicago Pol 0-Man come clean about reverend Wright?
Almost Near: Chapter 53. --
"John, Audrey"
"What no quips? What's up?" Audrey could tell that John sensed a new urgency in her voice.
"You tell me your thoughts on the Rudy case, and I'll tell you mine."
"Nothing is easy with you, my friend. Always a deal. I thought you told me everything you knew."
"I never tell you everything I know, but today might be better for you John."
"I've been waiting for years to hear you say that!"
Audrey laughed. "Ok, what are you thinking about Samantha?"
"A coupala things. First, living with the Quimpieres could force anybody to do something irrational to get out. Second, I'm perplexed by the sudden appearance of a shiny silver necklace in black mud!
"Me too."
"So, I can see a motive for the woman to beat the hell out of Rudy, and all of a sudden I have evidence tying her to the place of the murder. What should I be thinking?"
"Because of this guy Tucker..."
"The wimp who Bounty clubbed.."
"He's not so bad, John. Just a bit weird. " Audrey did not want to go further about Tucker. "Where was I, oh yeah. Tucker brought me this story about Samantha. I'll tell you more details later, but the nut is that I found and talked to the missing Quimpiere children."
The Answer:
Lennon was prolific and godlike to many adoring fans. My favorite Lennon songs were: You Got to Hide Your Love Away, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Imagine, All You Need Is love, Norwegian Woods, Love and Mother. And I like that "Happy Christmas song he did.
I keep on waiting for the Sox to do something. I guess the acquisition of Valentine makes them a sure thing to clobber the Ya-Ya-Ya...(WYKWIM). Just a matter of getting existing talent focused, Right? How easy is that.
I love the whistling winds, and the cold nipping at my ears. Life is good.
Opening Stuff:
Today, the 8th day of December when the cold roared into the East, also marks the day the Beach Boys made big noise with their first "Surfin', 49 years ago! Now it's "Walkers and Surfboards USA."
"The Lively Experiment" was a 17th Century document authored by the founders of Ri that became the foundation for the Freedom of Religion concept as found in the 1st Amendment. The document encouraged religion for all by promoting free choice by all people for the religion they preferred. That's what it did, and that's what the 1st amendment protected. Pure and simple. It had little to do with anything resembling separation church and state misguided discussions of today -- only saying that the State could not establish one religion for all.
The Question:
What are your five favorite John Lennon songs?
Today's Headlines:
--Stock Futures Down After European Central Bank Warning.--Jobless Claims Fall To 381,000; New Nine Month Low.
--Putin Slams Clinton For Encouraging Protesters.
--Merkel, Sarkozy Pressing For Debt Resolution Before Friday; Inaction Could Be Devastating.
--Newt's Gay Sister To Vote For "O", She Says.
--Corzine Puzzled by Missing $1.2 Billion.
I just read a story about a convict escaping from prison by climbing over a 12 foot "Razor Wire" fence, and it gave me the Heeby-Jeeby's. You know, that weird feeling that overcomes you like an acrophobe standing at the edge of a cliff. Ouch!
I see where #1 Golfer in the World and winner of both US and European Money titles, Luke Donald, says that Rory McElroy is the most talented golfer he has ever seen or played with. He says Wood's work ethic and competitive concentration are unmatched, but when it comes to pure skill, the Northern Irishman has no peer. That should stimulate the striped feline for 2012.
I'm kind of fascinated by the Samsung Galaxy series.
Djokovich wins $12.6 Million this year playing tennis, and it's the sport they are telling us that nobody watches any more.
The RI Town #1 in median income is now Exeter! Farming must be good these days.
Dennis Miller thinks a great bumper sticker for Newt, who says he is a changed man, would be "New Gingrich"!
Panera Bread grocery store soups are terrific.
I have always felt that Deer in the headlights ex-Treasury Secretary Paulson was one of the real culprits in the Housing disaster. It is almost inconceivable for me to believe that he didn't have an inkling of the impending disaster from a global financial boondoggle that was based on finding ways to hide the fact that mortgage owners could never pay for what they bought. Then I see yesterday another former Goldman head honcho saying that he can't figure out where $1.2 Billion+ of MF Global investors money went. Are Goldman chieftains trained to be out of touch with reality? Sergeant Schultz of Wall Street?
Pigskin Pickins: I think every game this week except Balt-Indy, Pitt-Cleve and maybe NE-Wash and San Fran-Ariz can go either way. So let's get rid of the so-called easy picks first. Balt will be tougher than the Pats last week on the increasingly hapless Colts and will win along with Pitt, NE and the Niners from the leftist coast. Now the rest. Atlanta needss it over the rising Carolina; Cinn needs it too in showdown with Houston; Minn looked better and I'm saying upset over Det; TB finally coming back against Jax; Miami over fading Eagles; KC could beat Jets but I don't think so; Chi looked inept, and the Denver defense and Tebow will win early for a change; NO playing real well but Tenn playing tough and needs it, but won't get it; Oak needs it more and will beat GB; SD at home should sneak by Buff; Giants over Dal and Seattle over St.Louis. Or is it Buff over SD? Nah Last wek brought us to 128-64 (67%)
O-Man's game plan seems to be that of wooing back the Libs who made it all possible in '08, while giving the illusion that he is all for the religious right. In other words, it's going to be tougher than ever to believe anything he says.
Do you think Blago getting 14 years will make Illinois/Chicago politicians of the future honest? Do you think it will make Chicago Pol 0-Man come clean about reverend Wright?
Almost Near: Chapter 53. --
"John, Audrey"
"What no quips? What's up?" Audrey could tell that John sensed a new urgency in her voice.
"You tell me your thoughts on the Rudy case, and I'll tell you mine."
"Nothing is easy with you, my friend. Always a deal. I thought you told me everything you knew."
"I never tell you everything I know, but today might be better for you John."
"I've been waiting for years to hear you say that!"
Audrey laughed. "Ok, what are you thinking about Samantha?"
"A coupala things. First, living with the Quimpieres could force anybody to do something irrational to get out. Second, I'm perplexed by the sudden appearance of a shiny silver necklace in black mud!
"Me too."
"So, I can see a motive for the woman to beat the hell out of Rudy, and all of a sudden I have evidence tying her to the place of the murder. What should I be thinking?"
"Because of this guy Tucker..."
"The wimp who Bounty clubbed.."
"He's not so bad, John. Just a bit weird. " Audrey did not want to go further about Tucker. "Where was I, oh yeah. Tucker brought me this story about Samantha. I'll tell you more details later, but the nut is that I found and talked to the missing Quimpiere children."
The Answer:
Lennon was prolific and godlike to many adoring fans. My favorite Lennon songs were: You Got to Hide Your Love Away, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Imagine, All You Need Is love, Norwegian Woods, Love and Mother. And I like that "Happy Christmas song he did.
I keep on waiting for the Sox to do something. I guess the acquisition of Valentine makes them a sure thing to clobber the Ya-Ya-Ya...(WYKWIM). Just a matter of getting existing talent focused, Right? How easy is that.
I love the whistling winds, and the cold nipping at my ears. Life is good.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Whacky world.
Today's Tids Issue 2,478
Opening Stuff:
The Euro and EU is more and more looking like the camel designed by a committee thing. It was bound to happen when all of those proud, nationalistic, historic Countries got together to try to think as one. Compromise is a nice word for expediency, but too often it can breed mediocrity.
"Sometimes when I look at my children, I say to myself, 'Lillian, you should have remained a virgin'." --Lillian "Jimmy's Mother" Carter
The Question:
I always thought that Woody Allen the comedian was a pretty funny guy. Give me five of his funny lines.
--Profit Taking To rule Today's Market.
--Jobless Claims Edge Back Over 400,000.
--Cain Still In It; Inspired By Bill Clinton's Perseverance.
--Retailers Worry That "Big Black" Flurry Drained Consumer Cash.
--More Charges Coming In Fed Agent Insider Trading Probes.
--Factory Activity Stalls In Asia And Europe.
--Islamist Win In Egypt; Sets Up Confrontation between Tricolors And Military.
Unfortunately some people think that calling a Christmas tree a holiday tree makes them appear intellectual and understanding. Basically they are just the opposite. And I feel sorry for them. Just call me Mr. Compassion.
So, tell me again why Hillary's visit to Aung San Suu Kyi in Mayomar is being heralded as "Historic"? I guess I'm just out of touch.
Let's face it, pigskin pickin' should be getting easier by now. But, not this year as it continues to be a weekly enigma with the un-likely's winning on an increased basis. Then you have to decide in loser vs. loser games, which one will show up to play. The first unknown game is the Pats versus the winless Colts. Isn't this a ripe-for-upset situation? I'm picking the Pats because of home field, and hoping neither Freeney nor Mathis breaks Brady's leg. The list of "Posers" is large this week. I'm including in that group Phil-Seattle, Atlanta-Houston, Denver-Minn, Carolina-TB, Cinn-Pitt, NYJ-Wash, Miami-Oakland, Tenn-Buff, NYG-GB, Det-NO and SD-Jax. I'm picking Philly, Atlanta (They have a QB), Denver (Denver's defense is that good), TB, Pitt, Wash (Heart game - Like Skins, not Jets), Oakland (Palmer brings quality), Tenn, NYG (Must win), NO and in the "Embarrassment Bowl - San Diego. Most of those were a coin flip. The rest are Chi, Balt, Dallas and San Francisco. Modest week last week brings record to 119-57 (67.6%).
In response to yesterdays China directed Tids and the Omaha Steak Tidlet in particular, my favorite remaining in-law notes that Omaha tries to ameliorate its high price per pound steak price by giving away free steak knives --- "Made in China"!
You wonder what Mark Twain would have thought about the Internet Department:
"You have to be careful reading health books. You could die from a misprint." --MT. Next time you are having your annual physical, ask your doctor about "Web MD". Then duck!
Almost near: Chapter 51 continues. --Sparrow was on the phone, directing traffic as several police came running to the scene. "What;'s going on." Sparrow looked down to see an anguished face of Samantha looking hopefully up towards him. He knelt, placed is phone on the top step and reached out to hold Samantha's face.
"What happened in there. You scared shitless. What happened? Was it your dad's picture?"
Samantha started breathing heavily. "Is that ambulance coming," he shouted out to nobody in particular. He grabbed her shoulders, and then helped her lay down on the sidewalk. "Watch my breathing Samantha." He started taking big drawn out slow breaths. "Watch me Samantha, do what I do." Her eyes fixated on his face. He reached over and grabbed her hand. "You can do it. Comon, big breath in. Now out. You're a tough woman Sam. She was starting breath normally.
"That picture, that picture. I saw so many things."
Chafee-Lite is clear proof that a three way Governor's race must be decided by a run-off between the top two votegetters.
The Answer:
Among Woody's so-called wittiest are: "Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates television." "I didn't know he was dead. I thought he was British." "I don't know the question, but sex is definitely the answer." "Confidence is what you have before you know the problem." "You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that makes you want to live to a hundred." "The last time I was inside a woman was when I went to the Statue of Liberty." "Capital punishment would be more effective as a preventative measure if it were administered prior to the crime." "Its not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens." Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she'd come in and sink all my boats."
I must be busy. The time just couldn't be passing by because I have no mind.
Opening Stuff:
The Euro and EU is more and more looking like the camel designed by a committee thing. It was bound to happen when all of those proud, nationalistic, historic Countries got together to try to think as one. Compromise is a nice word for expediency, but too often it can breed mediocrity.
"Sometimes when I look at my children, I say to myself, 'Lillian, you should have remained a virgin'." --Lillian "Jimmy's Mother" Carter
The Question:
I always thought that Woody Allen the comedian was a pretty funny guy. Give me five of his funny lines.
The Headlines:
--Euphoria Over Global Market's Fix Runs Down After Wednesday Stock Rise.--Profit Taking To rule Today's Market.
--Jobless Claims Edge Back Over 400,000.
--Cain Still In It; Inspired By Bill Clinton's Perseverance.
--Retailers Worry That "Big Black" Flurry Drained Consumer Cash.
--More Charges Coming In Fed Agent Insider Trading Probes.
--Factory Activity Stalls In Asia And Europe.
--Islamist Win In Egypt; Sets Up Confrontation between Tricolors And Military.
Unfortunately some people think that calling a Christmas tree a holiday tree makes them appear intellectual and understanding. Basically they are just the opposite. And I feel sorry for them. Just call me Mr. Compassion.
So, tell me again why Hillary's visit to Aung San Suu Kyi in Mayomar is being heralded as "Historic"? I guess I'm just out of touch.
Let's face it, pigskin pickin' should be getting easier by now. But, not this year as it continues to be a weekly enigma with the un-likely's winning on an increased basis. Then you have to decide in loser vs. loser games, which one will show up to play. The first unknown game is the Pats versus the winless Colts. Isn't this a ripe-for-upset situation? I'm picking the Pats because of home field, and hoping neither Freeney nor Mathis breaks Brady's leg. The list of "Posers" is large this week. I'm including in that group Phil-Seattle, Atlanta-Houston, Denver-Minn, Carolina-TB, Cinn-Pitt, NYJ-Wash, Miami-Oakland, Tenn-Buff, NYG-GB, Det-NO and SD-Jax. I'm picking Philly, Atlanta (They have a QB), Denver (Denver's defense is that good), TB, Pitt, Wash (Heart game - Like Skins, not Jets), Oakland (Palmer brings quality), Tenn, NYG (Must win), NO and in the "Embarrassment Bowl - San Diego. Most of those were a coin flip. The rest are Chi, Balt, Dallas and San Francisco. Modest week last week brings record to 119-57 (67.6%).
In response to yesterdays China directed Tids and the Omaha Steak Tidlet in particular, my favorite remaining in-law notes that Omaha tries to ameliorate its high price per pound steak price by giving away free steak knives --- "Made in China"!
You wonder what Mark Twain would have thought about the Internet Department:
"You have to be careful reading health books. You could die from a misprint." --MT. Next time you are having your annual physical, ask your doctor about "Web MD". Then duck!
Almost near: Chapter 51 continues. --Sparrow was on the phone, directing traffic as several police came running to the scene. "What;'s going on." Sparrow looked down to see an anguished face of Samantha looking hopefully up towards him. He knelt, placed is phone on the top step and reached out to hold Samantha's face.
"What happened in there. You scared shitless. What happened? Was it your dad's picture?"
Samantha started breathing heavily. "Is that ambulance coming," he shouted out to nobody in particular. He grabbed her shoulders, and then helped her lay down on the sidewalk. "Watch my breathing Samantha." He started taking big drawn out slow breaths. "Watch me Samantha, do what I do." Her eyes fixated on his face. He reached over and grabbed her hand. "You can do it. Comon, big breath in. Now out. You're a tough woman Sam. She was starting breath normally.
"That picture, that picture. I saw so many things."
Chafee-Lite is clear proof that a three way Governor's race must be decided by a run-off between the top two votegetters.
The Answer:
Among Woody's so-called wittiest are: "Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates television." "I didn't know he was dead. I thought he was British." "I don't know the question, but sex is definitely the answer." "Confidence is what you have before you know the problem." "You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that makes you want to live to a hundred." "The last time I was inside a woman was when I went to the Statue of Liberty." "Capital punishment would be more effective as a preventative measure if it were administered prior to the crime." "Its not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens." Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she'd come in and sink all my boats."
I must be busy. The time just couldn't be passing by because I have no mind.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
"T" it up.
Today's Tids Issue # 2,572
Opening Stuff:
A great opener for Tomorrow morning is Aaron Copeland's Appalachian Spring.
The world is in quite the economical, ideological mess these days. And I expect it will stay that way for quite awhile. Suck it up.
Just for the record, the amazing accomplishment of Gina Raimondo reforming the Pension system here, is exactly what Former GOP Gov Carcieri was trying to accomplish for 8 years. Always blocked by the entrenched Union anointed legislators. Carcieri, a former successful global business man knew a house of cards when he saw one.
The signing of the bill permitting 3 casinos and one slot parlor in Massachusetts will certainly send the RI legislators a-scurrying to turn the two local "Non-Casinos in to real ones. You can bet on that one.
The Question:
Every year around now Forbes Mag publishes the lists of the worst Passwords based on the efforts of two Internet observers, "SplashData" and "Imperva" list Name the top five baddies for each.
--New Jobless Claims Rise To 393,000.
--Germany's Disastrous Bond Sale Yesterday Shakes Confidence, Warns Of Possible Euro-Recession.
--Huckabee Urges Conservatives To get ready to Back Mitt Romney.
--GOP Debate: Winners -- Newt, 0-Man; Loser -- Herman; Biggest Loser -- Americans.
--Nokia To Cut 17,000 Jobs.
--Egypt Protestor Clashes Continue For 5th Day.
--Fed To Test US Banks For EuroStress; Auditors To Hit BoA, Morgan-Stanley, Citi, Goldman, JPMorgan-Chase and Wells Fargo.
Why We Buy 5 Pounds More Turkey than We Need Department:
Here's a nice "Panini" recipe for that leftover bird. In a bowl mix 1/2 cup mayo, 6 finely chopped basil leaves, zest and juice of 1 lemon. S&P to taste. Brush one side of each piece of multi grain bread (Or chewy Italian) with 2 tbs OO. With OO side down place on bread ample turkey and two thin slices Gruyere cheese. Palce other slicee of brea (OO up) on top and insrert into Panini maker or sandwich grill. Or if you just a person wit pots and pans, cook like grilled cheese sandwich. How easy was that.
Of course all the chic new recipes will never surpass my childhood days of butter lathered Wonder Bread heaped with white meat turkey! Oh my achin' heart.
A way better than average 13-1 last week brought the yearly "Pickin's" to 109-51 or 68%. But it could disintegrate quickly this week. Starting with 3 close match-ups on T-Day -- GB-(T-Day Savvy)Det, surging Miami/confusing Dallas, Conservative Balt/SF -- it doesn't bet many better with the likes of NE/Phil, sliders Buff/Jets, QB lacking Chi/New Qb'd Oakland and upstart Carolina trying to keep Indy down for another week. I'm betting Det, Miami, Balt, NE (Gulp), Jets, Oakland and Carolina. That could be easily 0-8! The rest are st. Louis, Cinn, Tenn, Houst, Atlanta, Seattle, SD (Sorry Tebow ) and Pitt.
I don't know about you. but the word "Black" just doesn't encourage me to go shopping Friday.
I've been thinking of playing "Hard to get", but that presupposes that somebody wants you.
Based on the success of the $1 Store concept, an enterprising entrepreneur has developed the "$1,000 Dollar Store" for upscale neighborhoods. They just had the Grand opening.
Did you see the report where High School students in the wealthy NYC suburb of Great Neck LI are paying from $500-$3500 to college kids to take their SAT and ACT tests. The imposters even are given fake photo ID's. They will probably not make it to college now, but I hear that the CIA is making offers.
North Carolina and RI are tied for the 6th in highest unemployment at 10.4%. What makes that interesting is that the NC (And other southern states) boomlet came at the expense of RI (And the other 5 NE states). The Unions played their "demands" card too long forcing the inevitable wholesale evacuation of powerful NE companies to the non-union south. It was great down there...for awhile. Until the unions got in and grew til demands forced southern companies to seek out of country manufacturing locations. Meanwhile back in In RI unions, with fewer and fewer companies to organize, went after state and local governments to the point where companies started leaving again. Operating them and living in RI became costly; a hazard to the economic health of all sized businesses. Maybe the new reform will call a few of them back. Oh yeah...the other five NE states have unemployment below the national average.
The revised Q3 GDP report has been revised downward from the 2.5% estimate to the now actual 2%. After tax and adjustment for inflation, average incomes for Americans dropped 2.1%. But, October the month of Q4 seemed refreshing for retailers. Economists are confused at best.
Reading between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--George Cloony is good in this film about a regular appearing guy, yet indifferent husband and father, whose life all of a sudden is falling apart. His wife is in a coma from a boating accident. He learns that his daughter are not there to help their distant dad. He then learns she had been having an affair. On top of this he must wrestle with the sale of thousands of acres of family land in Hawaii handed down from royalty and missionaries. A prefect Life in "Paradise" all of a sudden isn't.
--The newest Muppet Movie will make you laugh and make you smile even though the plot sucks.
Almost Near: Chapter 50 continues. --"I know Samantha quite well. In fact I just helped her avoid an embarrassing meeting with the police here." Audrey thought, The police again. Just what is this woman doing. "Actually I like the woman, and Dante did too."
Mary then told Audrey the complete story from the first meeting to the incident in Dalesford to the strange luncheon which eventually led to the near tragic death of Dante. "We all believe that Dante will come out of it. He's one tough guy."
"Maybe I can call you again when he is back on earth?"
Mary smiled at Audrey's remark. She liked this voice on the phone "Any time."
Audrey hung up just as she heard Tucker knocking on the door. God, she thought, he's here already. She took off her blouse, pulled one of those big terrycloth bathrobes form the closet, yelled out "Just a minute", ran to the bathroom and stuck a toothbrush in mouth. She opened the door with the toothbrush sticking out, "Thorrie..." she smiled broadly "Oops" and yanked the toothbrush out of her mouth. "Sorry, I guess I'm running a bit late!"
"Tucker actually laughed at the sight he saw. "You look great harried and un-programmed"
"When did you ever see me programmed?"
He kissed Audrey on the cheek, nicely, "I'll just sit patiently on the bed til you're ready."
"Don't peek." Audrey smiled and turned quickly, yanking a top and slacks out her suitcase by the bathroom. "I'll be quick." I wonder how much of what I have learned I should tell Tucker
The Answer:
From SplashData: Following the worst "Password" we go inorder to 123456, 12345678, qwerty, abc123, monkey, 1234567, letmein, trustno1 and 10 dragon. For Imperva it is similar with number/letter progressions and "password", but has also iloveyou, princess and rockyou. Some other prominent losers are baseball, master, sunshine, ashley, bailey, shadow, superman and football. I don't know if my passwords are good, but at least they aren't these.
You know, one of the things I'm thankful for is all of you out there giving me the chance to write each morning. Helping one person keeping an aging brain from atrophying. Doesn't that make you feel good?
Opening Stuff:
A great opener for Tomorrow morning is Aaron Copeland's Appalachian Spring.
The world is in quite the economical, ideological mess these days. And I expect it will stay that way for quite awhile. Suck it up.
Just for the record, the amazing accomplishment of Gina Raimondo reforming the Pension system here, is exactly what Former GOP Gov Carcieri was trying to accomplish for 8 years. Always blocked by the entrenched Union anointed legislators. Carcieri, a former successful global business man knew a house of cards when he saw one.
The signing of the bill permitting 3 casinos and one slot parlor in Massachusetts will certainly send the RI legislators a-scurrying to turn the two local "Non-Casinos in to real ones. You can bet on that one.
The Question:
Every year around now Forbes Mag publishes the lists of the worst Passwords based on the efforts of two Internet observers, "SplashData" and "Imperva" list Name the top five baddies for each.
The Headlines:
--US S&P Index Expected To Turn Lower For 6th Straight day.--New Jobless Claims Rise To 393,000.
--Germany's Disastrous Bond Sale Yesterday Shakes Confidence, Warns Of Possible Euro-Recession.
--Huckabee Urges Conservatives To get ready to Back Mitt Romney.
--GOP Debate: Winners -- Newt, 0-Man; Loser -- Herman; Biggest Loser -- Americans.
--Nokia To Cut 17,000 Jobs.
--Egypt Protestor Clashes Continue For 5th Day.
--Fed To Test US Banks For EuroStress; Auditors To Hit BoA, Morgan-Stanley, Citi, Goldman, JPMorgan-Chase and Wells Fargo.
Why We Buy 5 Pounds More Turkey than We Need Department:
Here's a nice "Panini" recipe for that leftover bird. In a bowl mix 1/2 cup mayo, 6 finely chopped basil leaves, zest and juice of 1 lemon. S&P to taste. Brush one side of each piece of multi grain bread (Or chewy Italian) with 2 tbs OO. With OO side down place on bread ample turkey and two thin slices Gruyere cheese. Palce other slicee of brea (OO up) on top and insrert into Panini maker or sandwich grill. Or if you just a person wit pots and pans, cook like grilled cheese sandwich. How easy was that.
Of course all the chic new recipes will never surpass my childhood days of butter lathered Wonder Bread heaped with white meat turkey! Oh my achin' heart.
A way better than average 13-1 last week brought the yearly "Pickin's" to 109-51 or 68%. But it could disintegrate quickly this week. Starting with 3 close match-ups on T-Day -- GB-(T-Day Savvy)Det, surging Miami/confusing Dallas, Conservative Balt/SF -- it doesn't bet many better with the likes of NE/Phil, sliders Buff/Jets, QB lacking Chi/New Qb'd Oakland and upstart Carolina trying to keep Indy down for another week. I'm betting Det, Miami, Balt, NE (Gulp), Jets, Oakland and Carolina. That could be easily 0-8! The rest are st. Louis, Cinn, Tenn, Houst, Atlanta, Seattle, SD (Sorry Tebow ) and Pitt.
I don't know about you. but the word "Black" just doesn't encourage me to go shopping Friday.
I've been thinking of playing "Hard to get", but that presupposes that somebody wants you.
Based on the success of the $1 Store concept, an enterprising entrepreneur has developed the "$1,000 Dollar Store" for upscale neighborhoods. They just had the Grand opening.
Did you see the report where High School students in the wealthy NYC suburb of Great Neck LI are paying from $500-$3500 to college kids to take their SAT and ACT tests. The imposters even are given fake photo ID's. They will probably not make it to college now, but I hear that the CIA is making offers.
North Carolina and RI are tied for the 6th in highest unemployment at 10.4%. What makes that interesting is that the NC (And other southern states) boomlet came at the expense of RI (And the other 5 NE states). The Unions played their "demands" card too long forcing the inevitable wholesale evacuation of powerful NE companies to the non-union south. It was great down there...for awhile. Until the unions got in and grew til demands forced southern companies to seek out of country manufacturing locations. Meanwhile back in In RI unions, with fewer and fewer companies to organize, went after state and local governments to the point where companies started leaving again. Operating them and living in RI became costly; a hazard to the economic health of all sized businesses. Maybe the new reform will call a few of them back. Oh yeah...the other five NE states have unemployment below the national average.
The revised Q3 GDP report has been revised downward from the 2.5% estimate to the now actual 2%. After tax and adjustment for inflation, average incomes for Americans dropped 2.1%. But, October the month of Q4 seemed refreshing for retailers. Economists are confused at best.
Reading between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--George Cloony is good in this film about a regular appearing guy, yet indifferent husband and father, whose life all of a sudden is falling apart. His wife is in a coma from a boating accident. He learns that his daughter are not there to help their distant dad. He then learns she had been having an affair. On top of this he must wrestle with the sale of thousands of acres of family land in Hawaii handed down from royalty and missionaries. A prefect Life in "Paradise" all of a sudden isn't.
--The newest Muppet Movie will make you laugh and make you smile even though the plot sucks.
Almost Near: Chapter 50 continues. --"I know Samantha quite well. In fact I just helped her avoid an embarrassing meeting with the police here." Audrey thought, The police again. Just what is this woman doing. "Actually I like the woman, and Dante did too."
Mary then told Audrey the complete story from the first meeting to the incident in Dalesford to the strange luncheon which eventually led to the near tragic death of Dante. "We all believe that Dante will come out of it. He's one tough guy."
"Maybe I can call you again when he is back on earth?"
Mary smiled at Audrey's remark. She liked this voice on the phone "Any time."
Audrey hung up just as she heard Tucker knocking on the door. God, she thought, he's here already. She took off her blouse, pulled one of those big terrycloth bathrobes form the closet, yelled out "Just a minute", ran to the bathroom and stuck a toothbrush in mouth. She opened the door with the toothbrush sticking out, "Thorrie..." she smiled broadly "Oops" and yanked the toothbrush out of her mouth. "Sorry, I guess I'm running a bit late!"
"Tucker actually laughed at the sight he saw. "You look great harried and un-programmed"
"When did you ever see me programmed?"
He kissed Audrey on the cheek, nicely, "I'll just sit patiently on the bed til you're ready."
"Don't peek." Audrey smiled and turned quickly, yanking a top and slacks out her suitcase by the bathroom. "I'll be quick." I wonder how much of what I have learned I should tell Tucker
The Answer:
From SplashData: Following the worst "Password" we go inorder to 123456, 12345678, qwerty, abc123, monkey, 1234567, letmein, trustno1 and 10 dragon. For Imperva it is similar with number/letter progressions and "password", but has also iloveyou, princess and rockyou. Some other prominent losers are baseball, master, sunshine, ashley, bailey, shadow, superman and football. I don't know if my passwords are good, but at least they aren't these.
You know, one of the things I'm thankful for is all of you out there giving me the chance to write each morning. Helping one person keeping an aging brain from atrophying. Doesn't that make you feel good?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
IMourning.
Today's Tids Issue #2,437
(Written 10/6)Opening Stuff:
Steve Jobs was greeted and cheered at the pearly (not Bill) gates by Thomas Edison, Sam Morse, George Westinghouse, AG Bell, Eli Whitney, Samuel Slater, Marie Curie, John Deere, George Eastman Ben Franklyn among thousands of others who's innovations and inventions changed the times in which they lived.
A Harvard senior who also writes for the very excellent Web Site "Real Clear Politics" suggests that 0-Man could win it all if he dumped The Plagiarist and replaces him with a moderate Repub VP candidate.
A small news item this morning says that the (Amanda) Knox family is near bankruptcy. Yeah, right! The bonanza is just beginning.
Daily Question: Quick...How many colleges are their in India?
--Computer Icon Dies; Will Apple Still have The same Vision?
--Progress With Europe Plan Has WS Up For Third Straight Day; Tomorrow Profit-Takers Woll Blame Greece Worries For Decline.
--Putin Blasts US Missile Defense deal.
--New Jobless Claims Climb Back Over 400K To 401K; Economists Expected 410.
--Swedish Poet Thomas Transtromer Gets Nobel Lit Prize.
--Afghan Taliban Leader Says Returning Hard Line Islamists To Power Only Way To Stop Fighting.
--Unions Using Wall Street Protestors To Promote Class Warfare.
--0-Man Holding Press Conference Today Tp Promote Congress Action On Jobs Bill; Yesterday White House Poo-Pooed GOP Call For Vote On Jobs Bill.
--Microsoft Considering Yahoo Bid.
John Huntsman may be exactly what this country needs. One of his views: We need an economic solution that is as big as the problem, and all we are getting are small quick fixes and Foo-Foo dust. I like it. Foo-Foo Dust! You don't need to be a comedian great orator of dancer with the stars to be a great President. Maybe what the country finally will realize that we all need a person who can act as opposed to one who can get headlines.
When do you stop picking the Philadelphia Eagles? You know, that dream team! That is indicative of the season to date where very little is a sure thing. This week it is even worse as I only see three picks as easy - San Diego over Denver, NYG over Seattle and New Orleans over Carolina. Every other game is a toss up. Like KC at Indy where KC has the better record! There are several posers like that one and many are among losing teams. Well here goes -- Indy, Arizona over Minn, Houston over Oakland, Buff over Philly, Jax over Cinn, Pitt over Tenn, SF over TB, Atlanta over Green Bay, at home Detroit over da Bears and NE (Gulp!) over the dreaded Jets. Believe Me, my stomach turned on every one of those picks. Last week the Mighty Tids Sports department went 12-4 for a to-date 45-19 or 70.3%. Next week is anybody's guess.
Steve Jobs. A genius no doubt. A billionaire for sure. And the guy who facilitated plugged-in kids.
India's Aakash Tablet to sell in the country to students for $35. This watered down but utile tablet would have retail price of about $50. There will be a lot of new pressure on the IPad margins as lower prices bring more competitors into the fight.
According to retail watchers the best bargains for October will be in Winter Clothes and Household Goods, Local Foods, Sports Equipment, Holiday Staples (Spices, Oils Broths), bathing Suits/Resort Wear and European Get-Aways. What about Diet Coke or Pepsi?
The top five highest taxes states are Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Maryland. The lowest taxes are found in Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Alaska.
This may sound weird, but this morning our IPad email stopped working! Oooooo-weeeeeee-oooooooooooo.
A reader sends me a pic of this sign in front of a Florida Business: "We'd rather do business with 1,000 al-Qaida Terrorists than one American Soldier". Blasphemous? Pushing Freedom of Speech?" It would be if it wasn't in front of a Funeral Home!
And how about the spokesperson of that out of common sense Westwood Church group who texted a serious, and unfounded assassination of Steve Jobs character after his death. At the bottom of the message is said, "Sent form my IPhone".
The lead judge in the Knox trial who acquitted her says that she probably knows a lot more than she has said, but there just wasn't enough evidence to make the connection.
Providence College beat them all in a "Brains" completion Called NESN's (New England Sports network) College Face-Off. PC topped UMaine the other finalist in a knowledge competition that included Boston College, Boston University, Umass, UConn, UVermont, and Northeastern. Next year the champs will probably ask, to make it more interesting, the addition of other NE schools Harvard, Yale, Brown and Dartmouth. What no URI, the only state U left out?
With Sarah and Chris not running, who's going to amp up the Repubs?
Almost Near: Now all I need is a car. Sam was still feeling the confidence she gained maneuvering the Grady White into that hideaway cove. Not just because she did it, but becasue she remembered the cove and how to get in it. If she remembered that, what else could she force out of that dizzy head of hers. That thought made her smile.
She walked up to Whipple Ave, one of the main drags. The town should be cuter she thought, but it's as gritty as ever. As ever? She must have spent time here. Out of the corner of her eye she saw the big Kittery Ace Hardware sign. They have a big lot behind the store. People up in this country town leave their keys in the car. Right. Her she felt her pulse pounding now. I'm not a thief, am I? She walked into the hardware store and an old guy in the back fixing screens looked at her. As if he knew her. She turned her head quickly. She didn't need to meet an old friend now. Behind the Pittsburgh Paint display she saw a door out to the back of the store. She picked up a couple of those cheap little spongy paint brushes, and plunked a $1.50 on the quarter. "That'll be $139." The woman picked my money and gave me back the 11 cents. She didn't say another word. Nobody up here talks more than they have to.
She now knew that she had to get back to Lobster Cove. Tucker said so much on that dock. He must know a lot about her past. There had to be something in that house. Something I sensed I knew was there. Why does my mind blot out so much. Is everything in my past that bad?
She went to the back of the lot like she had been going there all her life. The row of cars furthest from the store were shaded by a line of old lilac bushes. She figured that must be where the employees park.
Quiz Answer: India has 25,000 Colleges! Yikes.
I think when I abbreviate in emails I'm saving ink.
(Written 10/6)Opening Stuff:
Steve Jobs was greeted and cheered at the pearly (not Bill) gates by Thomas Edison, Sam Morse, George Westinghouse, AG Bell, Eli Whitney, Samuel Slater, Marie Curie, John Deere, George Eastman Ben Franklyn among thousands of others who's innovations and inventions changed the times in which they lived.
A Harvard senior who also writes for the very excellent Web Site "Real Clear Politics" suggests that 0-Man could win it all if he dumped The Plagiarist and replaces him with a moderate Repub VP candidate.
A small news item this morning says that the (Amanda) Knox family is near bankruptcy. Yeah, right! The bonanza is just beginning.
Daily Question: Quick...How many colleges are their in India?
Today's Headlines:
--Palin Nixes Presidential Run; Comedians Industry Expected To Take A Hit.--Computer Icon Dies; Will Apple Still have The same Vision?
--Progress With Europe Plan Has WS Up For Third Straight Day; Tomorrow Profit-Takers Woll Blame Greece Worries For Decline.
--Putin Blasts US Missile Defense deal.
--New Jobless Claims Climb Back Over 400K To 401K; Economists Expected 410.
--Swedish Poet Thomas Transtromer Gets Nobel Lit Prize.
--Afghan Taliban Leader Says Returning Hard Line Islamists To Power Only Way To Stop Fighting.
--Unions Using Wall Street Protestors To Promote Class Warfare.
--0-Man Holding Press Conference Today Tp Promote Congress Action On Jobs Bill; Yesterday White House Poo-Pooed GOP Call For Vote On Jobs Bill.
--Microsoft Considering Yahoo Bid.
John Huntsman may be exactly what this country needs. One of his views: We need an economic solution that is as big as the problem, and all we are getting are small quick fixes and Foo-Foo dust. I like it. Foo-Foo Dust! You don't need to be a comedian great orator of dancer with the stars to be a great President. Maybe what the country finally will realize that we all need a person who can act as opposed to one who can get headlines.
When do you stop picking the Philadelphia Eagles? You know, that dream team! That is indicative of the season to date where very little is a sure thing. This week it is even worse as I only see three picks as easy - San Diego over Denver, NYG over Seattle and New Orleans over Carolina. Every other game is a toss up. Like KC at Indy where KC has the better record! There are several posers like that one and many are among losing teams. Well here goes -- Indy, Arizona over Minn, Houston over Oakland, Buff over Philly, Jax over Cinn, Pitt over Tenn, SF over TB, Atlanta over Green Bay, at home Detroit over da Bears and NE (Gulp!) over the dreaded Jets. Believe Me, my stomach turned on every one of those picks. Last week the Mighty Tids Sports department went 12-4 for a to-date 45-19 or 70.3%. Next week is anybody's guess.
Steve Jobs. A genius no doubt. A billionaire for sure. And the guy who facilitated plugged-in kids.
India's Aakash Tablet to sell in the country to students for $35. This watered down but utile tablet would have retail price of about $50. There will be a lot of new pressure on the IPad margins as lower prices bring more competitors into the fight.
According to retail watchers the best bargains for October will be in Winter Clothes and Household Goods, Local Foods, Sports Equipment, Holiday Staples (Spices, Oils Broths), bathing Suits/Resort Wear and European Get-Aways. What about Diet Coke or Pepsi?
The top five highest taxes states are Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Maryland. The lowest taxes are found in Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Alaska.
This may sound weird, but this morning our IPad email stopped working! Oooooo-weeeeeee-oooooooooooo.
A reader sends me a pic of this sign in front of a Florida Business: "We'd rather do business with 1,000 al-Qaida Terrorists than one American Soldier". Blasphemous? Pushing Freedom of Speech?" It would be if it wasn't in front of a Funeral Home!
And how about the spokesperson of that out of common sense Westwood Church group who texted a serious, and unfounded assassination of Steve Jobs character after his death. At the bottom of the message is said, "Sent form my IPhone".
The lead judge in the Knox trial who acquitted her says that she probably knows a lot more than she has said, but there just wasn't enough evidence to make the connection.
Providence College beat them all in a "Brains" completion Called NESN's (New England Sports network) College Face-Off. PC topped UMaine the other finalist in a knowledge competition that included Boston College, Boston University, Umass, UConn, UVermont, and Northeastern. Next year the champs will probably ask, to make it more interesting, the addition of other NE schools Harvard, Yale, Brown and Dartmouth. What no URI, the only state U left out?
With Sarah and Chris not running, who's going to amp up the Repubs?
Almost Near: Now all I need is a car. Sam was still feeling the confidence she gained maneuvering the Grady White into that hideaway cove. Not just because she did it, but becasue she remembered the cove and how to get in it. If she remembered that, what else could she force out of that dizzy head of hers. That thought made her smile.
She walked up to Whipple Ave, one of the main drags. The town should be cuter she thought, but it's as gritty as ever. As ever? She must have spent time here. Out of the corner of her eye she saw the big Kittery Ace Hardware sign. They have a big lot behind the store. People up in this country town leave their keys in the car. Right. Her she felt her pulse pounding now. I'm not a thief, am I? She walked into the hardware store and an old guy in the back fixing screens looked at her. As if he knew her. She turned her head quickly. She didn't need to meet an old friend now. Behind the Pittsburgh Paint display she saw a door out to the back of the store. She picked up a couple of those cheap little spongy paint brushes, and plunked a $1.50 on the quarter. "That'll be $139." The woman picked my money and gave me back the 11 cents. She didn't say another word. Nobody up here talks more than they have to.
She now knew that she had to get back to Lobster Cove. Tucker said so much on that dock. He must know a lot about her past. There had to be something in that house. Something I sensed I knew was there. Why does my mind blot out so much. Is everything in my past that bad?
She went to the back of the lot like she had been going there all her life. The row of cars furthest from the store were shaded by a line of old lilac bushes. She figured that must be where the employees park.
Quiz Answer: India has 25,000 Colleges! Yikes.
I think when I abbreviate in emails I'm saving ink.
Les Miz?
Today's Tids Issue #2,443
Opening Stuff:
Many of these protestors calling for the end of an unregulated Wall Street (Including the usual suspects like Alec Baldwin) fail to realize that Capitalism could be quite self-regulating without government interference and in particular -- the Bailouts!
With the masses of intellectual elite gathering in the beautiful parks in southern Manhattan telling the world that bankers are causing poverty, I'm reminded of a Clinton aid who suggested 3 steps ot avoid it: !. Finish High School, 2. No babies out of wedlock. 3. Wait until you are 20 to marry and have childen. Research of that formular showed that only 8% of those who followed those simple rules entered poverty while 70% escaped and moved on to good productive lives. But there are many leaders in the community who love that Wall Street greed can be another excuse for those in poverty. "The banker made me do it!"
R.I.P. R.I.M.
The Question:
How much do you know or remember about the Osmonds? On which TV show did they get their start. How many kids are there? What was their home state. I'm not going to ask you to name the most famous of the siblings, but I'm going to ask you to name Donnie and Marie's greatest hit.
--New Jobless Clain=ms Down Slightly To 404,000.
--0-Man/DNC Raises %70Mil In Q3.
--House Dems Warn "SuperCommittee" To Do More Than Just Cut.
--Chicago Symphony Maestro Carlo Muti To Receive Nobel Award For Music; Award Named For Brilliant Swedish Soprano Birgit Nilsson.
--Crazed Husnad Kills 8 In Upscale Long Beach Cal Suburb.
I should try to sneak in my last weeks picks result in 8 point type. God, what a mess. But, it is indicative, as I have said so many times this year, of a season when anybody can be beaten. A miserable 7-6 last week brings the record to 52-25 or a big dip to 67.5%. (Maybe if I predicted unemployment that would be dropping too.) But that's another story. This weeks posers are Dal-NE, Phil-Wash, upstarts SF-Det, Buff-NYG and Houst-Balt. Ok, deep breaths now...and...e-x-h-a-l-e -- I'm going New England, Washington, Detroit, Buffalo and Baltimore. For the rest it's Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Cincinnati, Oakland, New Orleans, Chicago and the Jets. If the Jets weren't at home I'd be tempted to pick a first win for Miami.
Separated at Birth Department:
Chris Dodd and Michael Flanagan, lawyer for Jax Doc Conrad Murray.
I hate to write about the Ya, Ya, Ya...(WYKWIM) Fans...because it is so hard to get started. Well, while the Red Sox fans celebrated the demise of the Bombers in the play-offs a huge fan of the Bronx millionaires got even. He just happened to be the Greens Keeper for the Jamestown Golf Club up here where I play quite often, along with lots of RS addicts. Last Thursday in preparing for Friday play, he rolled and cut the greens so grass low that they putted like on Macadam. Then he proceeded to place the flags in impossible to reach positions and the tees in the most obscure sites forcing extra shots for easier holes. Yikes!
Over the years I have met several new friends who, being that much younger than I, had participated in the student protests of the late sixties/early seventies. To a person they say that it is embarrassing for them to look back upon those school days cause all they can see is a mold-able person without brains. So, just sit back and hope the=at they clean up the mess they left behind. It will end.
Have you noticed how when describing "Meat and Potato" restaurants, food critics always appear to be surprised to find that they are good! I think they are the only kind of restaurant.
While on food, the good news around here is that Bay Scallop season will arrive in about 3 weeks. The really good news is that I was beginning to think these tasty morsels were endangered species. I have only seen lately those giant sea monsters in super markets and never recently the little fellers on menus. I like all fried fish and the "bays" are among the most splendiforous.
Almost Near: Chapter 44 continues. --"Why do I have to waste time listening to family bickering? Huh? My brain is hurting." Jess decided to take charge and get Tucker and Audrey to stop what he considered irrelevant noise. The two turned and looked at him. Audrey then broke out in laughter realizing that being small and bitchy was not normal for her. But Tucker just stood there looking at her without a change in expression at all.
"You alright Tuck?"
Tucker continued to stare, and then just like that he shook his head and smiled. "Why...uh...yes, I'm just fine." He looked at Jess and then back at Audrey. "I guess you both just took me by surprise." Audrey gave him one her little punches. Which drew Tucker over to give her a gentle one arm hug. He backed off quickly. "I guess I'm not into real crime. I can make up stories about all sorts of evil things, but this is real, isn't it?"
"Very!" Jess now relaxed back into his editor pose.
"So, how serious do you think the police are about Samantha?"
They both started answering...Audrey raised he hand and took over the conversation. She now felt embarrassed, kinda of stupid about her rant.
Softly, "I think the police are very serious. They may think it is self defense but they don't know the entire story, and I haven't yet told them what I learned. I wanted to talk to you first."
"I'm sorry". Audrey now saw a nearly defeated man staring at her, looking for forgiveness. She felt a sadness in her heart. And she didn't know why.
The scary part of the WS protests is that there are those are those on soap boxes calling for the violent overthrow of the money Barons. Now...they don't sound particularly coherent or even sane, but people are standing there applauding and listening. Are we turning into the Middle East?
The Iran government has emphatically denied any participation in the so-called DC assassination plot calling the US accusations a pure political move by the leaders. In a strongly worded letter to the UN the Iran Ambassador states: "The Islamic Republic of Iran categorically and in the strongest terms condemns the shameful allegation by the United States authorities and deplores it as a well thought evil plot." Middle East watchers in the US are actually divided. Some say there is plenty of evidence against Iran while others explain that the action is way out of line considering Iran's normal modus operandi. And others are scratching their heads at the apparent out-of-character amateurism of the plot.
The Answer:
Four Osmond brothers, Alan. Wayne, Merrill and Jay, started it all as avery good Utah Barber Shop Quartet. They were spotted by Andy Williams and soon were an instant his on his popular TV show. Two older borthers, Geroge and Tom were born deaf and did not perform. Of course the big stars were Donny and Marie hwoi joined the original four with much younger brother Jimmy. The four plus Donny's first bi hit was One Bad Apple. Marie's first hit was "Paper Roses", and Donny's "Go away little girl". (But, the girls didn't!) Donny and Marie's duet hits were "I'm leaving it up to you" and Morning side of the Mountain". Interestingly, with all of Donny's success, Merrill always remained the groups lead singe,. (Note: Williams spotted the four when they were trying out for the Lawrence Welk show where they were rejected!
Wouldn't it be really sad if we had a French Revolution style violent takeover based on the false impressions from exaggerated information in Obama speeches about Rich People's taxes.
In addition to passing some kind of intelligence test for voters, we should also impose standards for those calling for revolutions.
Opening Stuff:
Many of these protestors calling for the end of an unregulated Wall Street (Including the usual suspects like Alec Baldwin) fail to realize that Capitalism could be quite self-regulating without government interference and in particular -- the Bailouts!
With the masses of intellectual elite gathering in the beautiful parks in southern Manhattan telling the world that bankers are causing poverty, I'm reminded of a Clinton aid who suggested 3 steps ot avoid it: !. Finish High School, 2. No babies out of wedlock. 3. Wait until you are 20 to marry and have childen. Research of that formular showed that only 8% of those who followed those simple rules entered poverty while 70% escaped and moved on to good productive lives. But there are many leaders in the community who love that Wall Street greed can be another excuse for those in poverty. "The banker made me do it!"
R.I.P. R.I.M.
The Question:
How much do you know or remember about the Osmonds? On which TV show did they get their start. How many kids are there? What was their home state. I'm not going to ask you to name the most famous of the siblings, but I'm going to ask you to name Donnie and Marie's greatest hit.
The Headlines:
--Wall Street In Decline After Soft China Economic Data And Disappointing Earnings Form JP Morgan; Morgan Readying 1,000 Pink Slips.--New Jobless Clain=ms Down Slightly To 404,000.
--0-Man/DNC Raises %70Mil In Q3.
--House Dems Warn "SuperCommittee" To Do More Than Just Cut.
--Chicago Symphony Maestro Carlo Muti To Receive Nobel Award For Music; Award Named For Brilliant Swedish Soprano Birgit Nilsson.
--Crazed Husnad Kills 8 In Upscale Long Beach Cal Suburb.
I should try to sneak in my last weeks picks result in 8 point type. God, what a mess. But, it is indicative, as I have said so many times this year, of a season when anybody can be beaten. A miserable 7-6 last week brings the record to 52-25 or a big dip to 67.5%. (Maybe if I predicted unemployment that would be dropping too.) But that's another story. This weeks posers are Dal-NE, Phil-Wash, upstarts SF-Det, Buff-NYG and Houst-Balt. Ok, deep breaths now...and...e-x-h-a-l-e -- I'm going New England, Washington, Detroit, Buffalo and Baltimore. For the rest it's Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Cincinnati, Oakland, New Orleans, Chicago and the Jets. If the Jets weren't at home I'd be tempted to pick a first win for Miami.
Separated at Birth Department:
Chris Dodd and Michael Flanagan, lawyer for Jax Doc Conrad Murray.
I hate to write about the Ya, Ya, Ya...(WYKWIM) Fans...because it is so hard to get started. Well, while the Red Sox fans celebrated the demise of the Bombers in the play-offs a huge fan of the Bronx millionaires got even. He just happened to be the Greens Keeper for the Jamestown Golf Club up here where I play quite often, along with lots of RS addicts. Last Thursday in preparing for Friday play, he rolled and cut the greens so grass low that they putted like on Macadam. Then he proceeded to place the flags in impossible to reach positions and the tees in the most obscure sites forcing extra shots for easier holes. Yikes!
Over the years I have met several new friends who, being that much younger than I, had participated in the student protests of the late sixties/early seventies. To a person they say that it is embarrassing for them to look back upon those school days cause all they can see is a mold-able person without brains. So, just sit back and hope the=at they clean up the mess they left behind. It will end.
Have you noticed how when describing "Meat and Potato" restaurants, food critics always appear to be surprised to find that they are good! I think they are the only kind of restaurant.
While on food, the good news around here is that Bay Scallop season will arrive in about 3 weeks. The really good news is that I was beginning to think these tasty morsels were endangered species. I have only seen lately those giant sea monsters in super markets and never recently the little fellers on menus. I like all fried fish and the "bays" are among the most splendiforous.
Almost Near: Chapter 44 continues. --"Why do I have to waste time listening to family bickering? Huh? My brain is hurting." Jess decided to take charge and get Tucker and Audrey to stop what he considered irrelevant noise. The two turned and looked at him. Audrey then broke out in laughter realizing that being small and bitchy was not normal for her. But Tucker just stood there looking at her without a change in expression at all.
"You alright Tuck?"
Tucker continued to stare, and then just like that he shook his head and smiled. "Why...uh...yes, I'm just fine." He looked at Jess and then back at Audrey. "I guess you both just took me by surprise." Audrey gave him one her little punches. Which drew Tucker over to give her a gentle one arm hug. He backed off quickly. "I guess I'm not into real crime. I can make up stories about all sorts of evil things, but this is real, isn't it?"
"Very!" Jess now relaxed back into his editor pose.
"So, how serious do you think the police are about Samantha?"
They both started answering...Audrey raised he hand and took over the conversation. She now felt embarrassed, kinda of stupid about her rant.
Softly, "I think the police are very serious. They may think it is self defense but they don't know the entire story, and I haven't yet told them what I learned. I wanted to talk to you first."
"I'm sorry". Audrey now saw a nearly defeated man staring at her, looking for forgiveness. She felt a sadness in her heart. And she didn't know why.
The scary part of the WS protests is that there are those are those on soap boxes calling for the violent overthrow of the money Barons. Now...they don't sound particularly coherent or even sane, but people are standing there applauding and listening. Are we turning into the Middle East?
The Iran government has emphatically denied any participation in the so-called DC assassination plot calling the US accusations a pure political move by the leaders. In a strongly worded letter to the UN the Iran Ambassador states: "The Islamic Republic of Iran categorically and in the strongest terms condemns the shameful allegation by the United States authorities and deplores it as a well thought evil plot." Middle East watchers in the US are actually divided. Some say there is plenty of evidence against Iran while others explain that the action is way out of line considering Iran's normal modus operandi. And others are scratching their heads at the apparent out-of-character amateurism of the plot.
The Answer:
Four Osmond brothers, Alan. Wayne, Merrill and Jay, started it all as avery good Utah Barber Shop Quartet. They were spotted by Andy Williams and soon were an instant his on his popular TV show. Two older borthers, Geroge and Tom were born deaf and did not perform. Of course the big stars were Donny and Marie hwoi joined the original four with much younger brother Jimmy. The four plus Donny's first bi hit was One Bad Apple. Marie's first hit was "Paper Roses", and Donny's "Go away little girl". (But, the girls didn't!) Donny and Marie's duet hits were "I'm leaving it up to you" and Morning side of the Mountain". Interestingly, with all of Donny's success, Merrill always remained the groups lead singe,. (Note: Williams spotted the four when they were trying out for the Lawrence Welk show where they were rejected!
Wouldn't it be really sad if we had a French Revolution style violent takeover based on the false impressions from exaggerated information in Obama speeches about Rich People's taxes.
In addition to passing some kind of intelligence test for voters, we should also impose standards for those calling for revolutions.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
It's always blue above the clouds.
Today's Tids Issue #2428
Opening Stuff:
This mornings skies are grey and solemn. They seem predatory, daring humans to venture forth. What will they bring. Will they open up to torrential rains; Northeast winds that churn the seas. Mighty winds that deleaf trees? Or will they intimidate, lay there dull and dreary? But it is September; beautiful September; September, when the skies bring gloom, the air that surrounds exhales the aroma of crisp, stirring Autumns. And the smiles of people you see bring the sunshine.
Talk about dreary...this morning many of the financial experts are saying "Preserve capital, go to cash". Yikes!
I think 0-Man's biggest obstacle to reelection is that huge block of 2008 voters who thought he was refreshing and are now incredibly disillusioned.
The Question:
R.E.M. announced that the party is over. Name the three principle band members and five of the their hits.
--Abbas Rejects US, French Statehood Proposals; Palestine Wants It Now; Palestinian Protestors Slam 0-Man Over His UN Speech..
--House Dems And tea Party Join Together To Kill Disaster Relief Bill.
--Perry/Romney GOP A Tier In Tonight's Important Florida Debate; Straw Poll To Follow Next Day.
--Weekly Jobless Bennies Apps Drops To 423K; Four Week Average Rises To 421K.
--NATO Says Daffy Fighter Still A Force To be considered.
--New Guidance From Arne And The White House Effectively Guts The "No Child Left Behind " Law; GOP Says Waivers Will Put More Control Of Local Education In Big Gov. Hands.
--Carter Executed.
Bernanke lowered the interest rate yesterday to jump-start lending in an unimaginative attempt to stimulate business growth. He's been doing this for three years, and nothing has happened yet. I don't think they have a clue. Just another one trick pony.
Oh yeah, and the Fed's convoluted "Operation Twist", announced at the same time, will provide another negative impact on the nation's largest Pension Funds, already struggling with funding shortfalls.
I see where the loons in San Fran are rallying to the safety of their fellow avian brethren. Yes the city will require "Bird Safe" glass in all new building construction, at double the cost of glass currently in use. They say "millions of birds have met their death" crashing into buildings. I find "Millions" difficult to believe. But then you know bird lovers.
The new TV show Revenge could grow on me. Nicely paced with some cleverness and plot twists. A bit of a soap opera in the Hampton's, but not bad.
If air is free, why does electricity generated by ocean wind power farms cost twice as much as traditionally generated electricity?
Rhode Island has some excellent new politicians in waiting. People with imagination, integrity, balance and brains. Pols who give us hope that someday in the future our beautiful state will actually have real Senators in Washington instead of the embarrassing puppets we have today. I'm thinking of Allan Fung (R), Gina Raimondo (D) and Angel Tavarous (D), three people fighting the demons that previous irresponsible and unaccountable politicians left as pollution upon the state's financial landscape.
Has TV ever been more disgusting than it was last night on the X-Factor? Fortunately a male singer in a shiny outfit was so bad, that after just four/five sour notes I switched to the Red Sox (Also Disgusting). What I missed was this deplorable act where the A-Hole of the week (Or is it just one more A-Hole on bad TV) strips down to frontal nudity. Paula Abdul walked off horrified. Of course, this was a taped show and there was no reason at all (Except to use depravity push up ratings) to show it to a national audience. Do the producers think their show sucks so badly that they have to resort to this even lower common denominator than other bad TV shows. Shame on Simon Cowell.
I knew there was a reason that studiously avoid "Audition" shows for competition series.
It's Pickum' Time on the Tids gridiron. Last week we improved slightly to q respectable 13-3 bringing the year to 23-9 or 71.2%. The tough ones are Houston-NO, NE-Buff(?), Phil-NYG, Det-Minn, Jax-Car, GB-Chi Wash-Dal and TB-Atlanta. For those I'm picking No, NE, Phil, Det, Car, Gb, Wash, Atlanta. The rest are SF, Tenn, Cleve, SD, NYJ, Balt, Ariz and Pitt. Deos it appear that there are a lot more injuries already tis year. The Pats, for instance, have already shelved for the season their very good center and a top DL. This could make picking difficult if the injuries continue.
"Get the Rich" is an economic policy that will never work.
That $16 muffin which was reported yesterday as standard fare at Washington DC coffee breaks seems indicative of how our Gov. employees view spending. The baker should be arrested fo price gouging. No wonder the DC area has the neighborhoods with the highest priced a housing and highest family incomes. $16 for a muffin. The country is insane. I find $2.00 muffins outrageous. The government looks at the way they spend as normal just as a career criminals raised in a criminal environments think what he/she does is normal.
The Answer:
R.E.M. who announced their retirement yesterday had 15 studio albums, 10 compilation albums, 64 singles and 56 music videos. Soime of the hits from the Michael Stripe, Mke Mills, Peter Buck band were: The one I Love, The End of the World as We Know It, Fall On Me, Can't Get there from Here, Orange Crush, Superman and Radio Free Europe.
Ron Paul will never get his due, because the media plain just doesn't like him.
Too many great people and their accomplishments are obscured by the lies of the afraid and the inadequate.
Your favorite serial novel will return tomorrow.
Opening Stuff:
This mornings skies are grey and solemn. They seem predatory, daring humans to venture forth. What will they bring. Will they open up to torrential rains; Northeast winds that churn the seas. Mighty winds that deleaf trees? Or will they intimidate, lay there dull and dreary? But it is September; beautiful September; September, when the skies bring gloom, the air that surrounds exhales the aroma of crisp, stirring Autumns. And the smiles of people you see bring the sunshine.
Talk about dreary...this morning many of the financial experts are saying "Preserve capital, go to cash". Yikes!
I think 0-Man's biggest obstacle to reelection is that huge block of 2008 voters who thought he was refreshing and are now incredibly disillusioned.
The Question:
R.E.M. announced that the party is over. Name the three principle band members and five of the their hits.
The Headlines:
--Stocks Nosedive...Again.--Abbas Rejects US, French Statehood Proposals; Palestine Wants It Now; Palestinian Protestors Slam 0-Man Over His UN Speech..
--House Dems And tea Party Join Together To Kill Disaster Relief Bill.
--Perry/Romney GOP A Tier In Tonight's Important Florida Debate; Straw Poll To Follow Next Day.
--Weekly Jobless Bennies Apps Drops To 423K; Four Week Average Rises To 421K.
--NATO Says Daffy Fighter Still A Force To be considered.
--New Guidance From Arne And The White House Effectively Guts The "No Child Left Behind " Law; GOP Says Waivers Will Put More Control Of Local Education In Big Gov. Hands.
--Carter Executed.
Bernanke lowered the interest rate yesterday to jump-start lending in an unimaginative attempt to stimulate business growth. He's been doing this for three years, and nothing has happened yet. I don't think they have a clue. Just another one trick pony.
Oh yeah, and the Fed's convoluted "Operation Twist", announced at the same time, will provide another negative impact on the nation's largest Pension Funds, already struggling with funding shortfalls.
I see where the loons in San Fran are rallying to the safety of their fellow avian brethren. Yes the city will require "Bird Safe" glass in all new building construction, at double the cost of glass currently in use. They say "millions of birds have met their death" crashing into buildings. I find "Millions" difficult to believe. But then you know bird lovers.
The new TV show Revenge could grow on me. Nicely paced with some cleverness and plot twists. A bit of a soap opera in the Hampton's, but not bad.
If air is free, why does electricity generated by ocean wind power farms cost twice as much as traditionally generated electricity?
Rhode Island has some excellent new politicians in waiting. People with imagination, integrity, balance and brains. Pols who give us hope that someday in the future our beautiful state will actually have real Senators in Washington instead of the embarrassing puppets we have today. I'm thinking of Allan Fung (R), Gina Raimondo (D) and Angel Tavarous (D), three people fighting the demons that previous irresponsible and unaccountable politicians left as pollution upon the state's financial landscape.
Has TV ever been more disgusting than it was last night on the X-Factor? Fortunately a male singer in a shiny outfit was so bad, that after just four/five sour notes I switched to the Red Sox (Also Disgusting). What I missed was this deplorable act where the A-Hole of the week (Or is it just one more A-Hole on bad TV) strips down to frontal nudity. Paula Abdul walked off horrified. Of course, this was a taped show and there was no reason at all (Except to use depravity push up ratings) to show it to a national audience. Do the producers think their show sucks so badly that they have to resort to this even lower common denominator than other bad TV shows. Shame on Simon Cowell.
I knew there was a reason that studiously avoid "Audition" shows for competition series.
It's Pickum' Time on the Tids gridiron. Last week we improved slightly to q respectable 13-3 bringing the year to 23-9 or 71.2%. The tough ones are Houston-NO, NE-Buff(?), Phil-NYG, Det-Minn, Jax-Car, GB-Chi Wash-Dal and TB-Atlanta. For those I'm picking No, NE, Phil, Det, Car, Gb, Wash, Atlanta. The rest are SF, Tenn, Cleve, SD, NYJ, Balt, Ariz and Pitt. Deos it appear that there are a lot more injuries already tis year. The Pats, for instance, have already shelved for the season their very good center and a top DL. This could make picking difficult if the injuries continue.
"Get the Rich" is an economic policy that will never work.
That $16 muffin which was reported yesterday as standard fare at Washington DC coffee breaks seems indicative of how our Gov. employees view spending. The baker should be arrested fo price gouging. No wonder the DC area has the neighborhoods with the highest priced a housing and highest family incomes. $16 for a muffin. The country is insane. I find $2.00 muffins outrageous. The government looks at the way they spend as normal just as a career criminals raised in a criminal environments think what he/she does is normal.
The Answer:
R.E.M. who announced their retirement yesterday had 15 studio albums, 10 compilation albums, 64 singles and 56 music videos. Soime of the hits from the Michael Stripe, Mke Mills, Peter Buck band were: The one I Love, The End of the World as We Know It, Fall On Me, Can't Get there from Here, Orange Crush, Superman and Radio Free Europe.
Ron Paul will never get his due, because the media plain just doesn't like him.
Too many great people and their accomplishments are obscured by the lies of the afraid and the inadequate.
Your favorite serial novel will return tomorrow.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Superbowl Sunday is a good day to travel.
Today's Tids Issue 2,290
I suspect way more Mid Westerners enjoyed being snowbound yesterday than those few seen complaining in media highlights.
You have to love the new nickname for Mubarak: "King of Denial".
Our big Nanny in Washington advises that if traveling in icy or extreme snowy conditions you should bring a shovel, blankets and/or a sleeping bag, extra clothing including hat and gloves, 24 hours worth of food, de-icer, rock salt, flashlight with spare batteries, road flares or reflective triangles, full spare gas can, first aid kit and booster cables Of course you may look odd or be subject to arrest for bringing this stuff on a bus.
The Question:
Name the Top 15 American Idol performers in "Total Record Sales".
--New Unemployment Apps Tumble To 415K.
--Ex-Providence Mayor Cicilini, Now Congressperson Left Prov In Financial Mess Due To Overspending.
--Census Shows Big Gains For Minorities; 85% Of Decade's Gain Came From Minorities; Hispanics Biggest Segment of The Gain.
--America Digs Out.
Back to More Stuff:
First Blips on the Radar Department:
A pretty conservative Townhall Magazine runs through its website (Townhall.com) monthly polls with results from 30-40,000 on Republican Presidential candidates. Here are the results for January: Palin - 22.27%, Mitt - 14.48, Ron Paul, 11.57, Huck - 10.76, Newt - 10.03, Herman Cain - 7.14, Christie - 5,55, Pawlenty - 3.02, Jim Demint - 2.97, Mich Daniels - 2.9, John Bolton - 2.5, John Thune - 1.56 and Haley Barbour 1.03. Rick Sanatorium and Gary Johnson each received less than 1%. Undecided was 2.68%. Confused? Wait til Huntsmen enters the race. Looking at this list, the Repubs appear destined to death by obfuscation.
Climate Change BS Department:
The headline in the paper read, "La Nina Seen as in Return to Winters Past. Total nonsense. Since 1903, (the year record keeping began) every decade has had 4 or five years with 30 or more inches. In fact the cyclical patterns from 1903 to present look remarkably similar. The most snow laden 16 years was between 1956 and 1972. The current ten years is snowy, but looks a lot like 1903-13. And, this year that has everybody fashionably anxious is only the fifth highest snowfall since 2000. The highest snowfall ever was 1995.
Frankly the historic knowledge of snow storms among the general public is not unlike that of the average voter when going to the polls.
For instance, David Cicilini while Mayor spent Providence practically into oblivion, but all the voters knew was the freebies he gave them. Now he has his hands on the national treasury. God help us.
Almost near. Chapter five. --Samantha went back to the Inn and signed up for another two nights. Her spirits were enlivened by Tucker, and now even some of the towns people became a bit more friendly. Jimmy's Dad Zach turned out to be a very nice guy, just like the man she thought she loved as a teen. In fact, he even said that he remembered a young girl who used to play in his back yard. She thought that Zach, a widower, might ask her for dinner some night. But, she learned that he was very busy and often went down to Boston during the evenings. Probably just more of her childhood dreams.
Samantha wasn't surprised though, when Tucker suggested diner, on his boat. She replied that her Momma always said, "Never get your self stranded on a man's Boat." He laughed comfortably, and she joined in, just as she had been doing since they met.
"The dory leaves at 6:00 PM!" Sam leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. he blushed.
The "Poor Baby" crowd is trying to elicit sympathy for the 0-Man because of the almost impossible decision he had to make about discarding a loyal ally versus being on the side of the next generation there. Prime Time ran for President, got the presidency, reveled in the Presidency, and making tough decisions is just part of the job.
Many reports are now in line with the original Tids observations that warned of extreme groups, like Muslim Brotherhood, hijacking the populist movement. But as I look around the Middle East at these coincidental simultaneous uprising I'm thinking that it is quiet possible they all were organized by those extreme groups as part of a master plan to take over all of these unstable governments.
In editorial endorsements preceding the past November elections, the Providence Journal endorsed every possible union owned candidate. This morning they wrote this piece wondering where the public spirited politician with no ties to special interests had gone. ThePol who could step in and look the Union power brokers in the eye and start the process of cutting back the enormous costs.
Is this fascination with El Nino and La Nino just another element of this current fashionable allegiance to anything Hispanic like Jalapeno and Chipolte. Lets face it, if the Ninos are here now, than they were probably around 100 years ago. The names are just sexier now and we have a lot more weather people to talk about them.
Productivity is up which is great for competing on global basis but not so good for increased employment.
A new study supports the views of many who have said that college isn't for everybody. It has always been obvious that many people should have been directed to fulfill their avocations rather than being fashionably directed into college. I wrote a story about the European style education system that is centered around best capabilities. For instance, technically gifted craftsmen are elevated to the level of liberal arts University students in term so their contirbutions to society. Workers in a factory have the same respect as those who maybe criticizing a playwright. And the surprising thing is that I wrote this about an initiative supported by Rhode Island teachers groups.
Well, it's Thursday and that means pigskin pickin' time. After the Pats debacle I said I was with Green Bay all the way. Still am. There is something missing in Pitt team. They have offensive flaws that can crop up at any given moment and stifle progress, Couple that with GB defense that is among the very best, and you have a big advantage for the Pack. Rogers has proven himself to be a winner. So that his offense will be good enough to overcome the traditional Steeler defensive ferocity. The Steeler have an edge in experience. So, all in all it will be a close game. I'm thinking 24-21 Pack. Now if we can just keep Jerry Jones off the sidelines.
The Answer:
Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood is way ahead with 12, 191,000. Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson isn't doing bad with 10.628 Mil. The we have Chris Daughtry (6M), Clay Aiken (4.95) and Fantasia Barrino (2.8) rounding out the top 5. the rest are Ruben Stoddard, David Cook, Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks, David Archuleta,
Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Josh Gracin, Taylor Hicks, Bo Rice and Elliot Yamin.
The End:
I have never really liked Superbowl parties. They always got in the way of the game. It was always more about dips than drives. So, while everybody is inside thinking they are having fun, I go on a trip. Unless, of course, the Pats are playing. Yes, I am an old curmudgeon.
Opening Stuff:
I suspect way more Mid Westerners enjoyed being snowbound yesterday than those few seen complaining in media highlights.
You have to love the new nickname for Mubarak: "King of Denial".
Our big Nanny in Washington advises that if traveling in icy or extreme snowy conditions you should bring a shovel, blankets and/or a sleeping bag, extra clothing including hat and gloves, 24 hours worth of food, de-icer, rock salt, flashlight with spare batteries, road flares or reflective triangles, full spare gas can, first aid kit and booster cables Of course you may look odd or be subject to arrest for bringing this stuff on a bus.
The Question:
Name the Top 15 American Idol performers in "Total Record Sales".
The Headlines:
--Egypt Tries To Halt Increasing Strife.--New Unemployment Apps Tumble To 415K.
--Ex-Providence Mayor Cicilini, Now Congressperson Left Prov In Financial Mess Due To Overspending.
--Census Shows Big Gains For Minorities; 85% Of Decade's Gain Came From Minorities; Hispanics Biggest Segment of The Gain.
--America Digs Out.
Back to More Stuff:
First Blips on the Radar Department:
A pretty conservative Townhall Magazine runs through its website (Townhall.com) monthly polls with results from 30-40,000 on Republican Presidential candidates. Here are the results for January: Palin - 22.27%, Mitt - 14.48, Ron Paul, 11.57, Huck - 10.76, Newt - 10.03, Herman Cain - 7.14, Christie - 5,55, Pawlenty - 3.02, Jim Demint - 2.97, Mich Daniels - 2.9, John Bolton - 2.5, John Thune - 1.56 and Haley Barbour 1.03. Rick Sanatorium and Gary Johnson each received less than 1%. Undecided was 2.68%. Confused? Wait til Huntsmen enters the race. Looking at this list, the Repubs appear destined to death by obfuscation.
Climate Change BS Department:
The headline in the paper read, "La Nina Seen as in Return to Winters Past. Total nonsense. Since 1903, (the year record keeping began) every decade has had 4 or five years with 30 or more inches. In fact the cyclical patterns from 1903 to present look remarkably similar. The most snow laden 16 years was between 1956 and 1972. The current ten years is snowy, but looks a lot like 1903-13. And, this year that has everybody fashionably anxious is only the fifth highest snowfall since 2000. The highest snowfall ever was 1995.
Frankly the historic knowledge of snow storms among the general public is not unlike that of the average voter when going to the polls.
For instance, David Cicilini while Mayor spent Providence practically into oblivion, but all the voters knew was the freebies he gave them. Now he has his hands on the national treasury. God help us.
Almost near. Chapter five. --Samantha went back to the Inn and signed up for another two nights. Her spirits were enlivened by Tucker, and now even some of the towns people became a bit more friendly. Jimmy's Dad Zach turned out to be a very nice guy, just like the man she thought she loved as a teen. In fact, he even said that he remembered a young girl who used to play in his back yard. She thought that Zach, a widower, might ask her for dinner some night. But, she learned that he was very busy and often went down to Boston during the evenings. Probably just more of her childhood dreams.
Samantha wasn't surprised though, when Tucker suggested diner, on his boat. She replied that her Momma always said, "Never get your self stranded on a man's Boat." He laughed comfortably, and she joined in, just as she had been doing since they met.
"The dory leaves at 6:00 PM!" Sam leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. he blushed.
The "Poor Baby" crowd is trying to elicit sympathy for the 0-Man because of the almost impossible decision he had to make about discarding a loyal ally versus being on the side of the next generation there. Prime Time ran for President, got the presidency, reveled in the Presidency, and making tough decisions is just part of the job.
Many reports are now in line with the original Tids observations that warned of extreme groups, like Muslim Brotherhood, hijacking the populist movement. But as I look around the Middle East at these coincidental simultaneous uprising I'm thinking that it is quiet possible they all were organized by those extreme groups as part of a master plan to take over all of these unstable governments.
In editorial endorsements preceding the past November elections, the Providence Journal endorsed every possible union owned candidate. This morning they wrote this piece wondering where the public spirited politician with no ties to special interests had gone. ThePol who could step in and look the Union power brokers in the eye and start the process of cutting back the enormous costs.
Is this fascination with El Nino and La Nino just another element of this current fashionable allegiance to anything Hispanic like Jalapeno and Chipolte. Lets face it, if the Ninos are here now, than they were probably around 100 years ago. The names are just sexier now and we have a lot more weather people to talk about them.
Productivity is up which is great for competing on global basis but not so good for increased employment.
A new study supports the views of many who have said that college isn't for everybody. It has always been obvious that many people should have been directed to fulfill their avocations rather than being fashionably directed into college. I wrote a story about the European style education system that is centered around best capabilities. For instance, technically gifted craftsmen are elevated to the level of liberal arts University students in term so their contirbutions to society. Workers in a factory have the same respect as those who maybe criticizing a playwright. And the surprising thing is that I wrote this about an initiative supported by Rhode Island teachers groups.
Well, it's Thursday and that means pigskin pickin' time. After the Pats debacle I said I was with Green Bay all the way. Still am. There is something missing in Pitt team. They have offensive flaws that can crop up at any given moment and stifle progress, Couple that with GB defense that is among the very best, and you have a big advantage for the Pack. Rogers has proven himself to be a winner. So that his offense will be good enough to overcome the traditional Steeler defensive ferocity. The Steeler have an edge in experience. So, all in all it will be a close game. I'm thinking 24-21 Pack. Now if we can just keep Jerry Jones off the sidelines.
The Answer:
Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood is way ahead with 12, 191,000. Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson isn't doing bad with 10.628 Mil. The we have Chris Daughtry (6M), Clay Aiken (4.95) and Fantasia Barrino (2.8) rounding out the top 5. the rest are Ruben Stoddard, David Cook, Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks, David Archuleta,
Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Josh Gracin, Taylor Hicks, Bo Rice and Elliot Yamin.
The End:
I have never really liked Superbowl parties. They always got in the way of the game. It was always more about dips than drives. So, while everybody is inside thinking they are having fun, I go on a trip. Unless, of course, the Pats are playing. Yes, I am an old curmudgeon.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Common Cold; Uncommon courage.
Today's Tids Issue 2,280
Opening Stuff:
There are irritants in life and then there is that winter's cold that produces a red sensitive nose and a steady stream of running liquid that makes you wonder where it all could be possibly stored in your head. All the while you are sitting atop of a stack of Kleenex boxes. And you constantly find used tissues in all of your pockets. A special Tids salute today to all of the unsung heroes fighting the dreaded common cold.
In case you missed it, The Farmer's Almanac had been right on the money with the cold weather. Sometimes a good old fashioned aching knee or furry woolly bear is much better than a hundred computers.
Does a Vampire in AA have to be careful about the blood-alcohol content of his victims? "Jeez officer, I didn't know the blood was loaded."
The Question:
Who were the ten Most Liberal Scientists at the end of 2010 and how many are still in The senate now at the beginning of 2011.
--Wall Street Declines On tech Fears; Clueless Lane Also Concerned Over China's Rapid Growth.
--Iraqi Bombs Kill Fifty Pilgrim Shiites On Wat To Holy City In Karbala.
--South Korea Accepts North's Proposal On Defense Talks.
--Obama Aims To Assure A,mericans Not to be Fearful Odf China's Rise; A Successful China Will Create Nore Jobs For US Workers, He Says.
--New Unemployment Apps Fall To 404K.
--100 Mafia Mobsters Arrested In Ny, NJ and new England; It is Severe Blow To NYC Five Families.
Back to More Stuff:
Contradictions Department:
How about that Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen. Talk about the root of the problem in American politics. Last week he called for a kinder, gentler rhetoric and then yesterday said the republicans were using the kind of Nazi like tactics that led to the Holocaust. Of course he later denied likening Repubs to Nazis, but only used the caparison to dramatize a tactic of seeding lies in the minds of the public. Like this hypocrite Cohen tried to do when likened the Tea Party to the KKK! He as said in his defense that he is an "Expert on Lies" which means that he knows more about lying than the average person. It was a disgusting display of a man who thinks everybody is wrong but himself.
I was thinking of contributing to the San Diego Mexican Drug LordHhealth Care Fund. But I was informed by a local cultural observer there that they have "No head for money management."
A reader sent in a very cool weather map and I thought I'd pass it on. It gives your data in a flash for any place in the USA, Tuck it away in a handy place for fast retrieval.
http://www.wrh.noaa,gov/zoa/mwmap3.php?map=usa
Did you ever think, that perhaps the national weather service enters into their computers data on the length of woolly bear's fur?
One thing Sarah Palin is learning is that most of the outrageous personal assaults and ridicule are out-of-thin-air gasps by a fearful opposition. Say what you will about the Alaskan grizzly, but one thing I know is that she will not back down. And that the louder the assault the more fierce will be her reply. I will applaud her guts, regardless of whether or not she is a good Presidential candidate.
Almost Near: Chapter 2 continues. --Samantha stood at the bottom of the 22 steps leading up to her aunt's charming home. The sight of this white house with its ells and and heavily detailed wood work has always been one of her most pleasant memories from her childhood right up to this moment. The 250 year old house looked perfect on its hilltop acre. Like God had designed it with the same care an love that he designed trees.
The wide front porch with old lattice up to the ceiling at either end had been a special place for daydreams, especially on those summer nights as crickets chirped and lightening bugs danced their fiery romp.
Her nerves intensified as she climbed up the long stair way lined with tulips almost past their peak.
She walked over and rubbed the back of porch swing with her hand, then took a deep breath before moving to the door and knocking using the heavy brass clamshell knocker.It all of a sudden became deathly quiet. She could smell the flats, and that was all.. She rapped again. "I'm coming. "I'm coming. You can bang the hell out of that old rocker,but my old legs aren't going to move any faster."
The door opened and Samatha found herself looking into that kind face she has loved for so many years..
A giant new species of Crayfish was found under a rock in the Tennessee creek. At 5 inches it is twice as long as any other cray fish known to man in the history of the world! I'm thinking, hey, is that near the Oak Ridge Nuclear research center? I wonder what else is in there? Oooooo-weeee-oooooooo.
Duh Headline of the week Department:
"RI (Congressional) Delegation Gives Obama High Marks at Midterm." Like that is news from four liberal Democrat ideological puppets.
Many around New England are sucking up to face -- another storm? No, a patriot-less weekend. Climbing over shattered dreams. Rising above ignominious defeat. This weekend will be the test of all those who must now remove their Brady or Wilfork shirt and hang it in the closet next to their Bill Buckner jersey. And wait another full year. If you see somebody crying go over an give him or her a hug. You will feel as good as you make them feel wanted again.
I guess I have to choose one, even though I have an intense dislike for both. The Jets or the Steelers? Hmm. Another 2-2 playoff weekend was surely not as disappointing as the one loss by the Beloveds. I'm picking the Steelers by a couple of points -- 27-24. I like Green Bay a lot. Chi has been resilient, but I am not at all convinced that they are a complete team. GB's defense is excellent even as the media focuses on the QB. GB 30, Chi 18. I love my Chicago friends but I don't like da Bears yet.
The more I read newspaper columns about health, the sicker I get.
Rep Steve Cohen basically said I am the only person in America who can rightfully accuse people of being Nazis. What a guy! What a country.
The increased fees at the local gym stretched the family budget.
The Answer:
The Most liberal was Sherrod Brown (OH). Then you have Roland Burris (IL), Ben Cardin (MD, Jack Reed (RI, Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), John Kerry (Ma), Frank Lautenberg (NJ), Barbara Mikulski (MD), Chris Dodd (CT and Dick Durbin (IL). Gone are Dodd, and Burris. Burris was replaced by GOP Mark Kirk and Dodd by a guy iwht the potential to vault inot the top Liberal spot -- Richard Blumenthal.
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The End
We wage many a small battle in daily life that the world never sees. Little victories that elate will never be understood by anybody but yourself. Today is a good day to pat yourself on the back and wallow for a moment. You deserve it.
Opening Stuff:
There are irritants in life and then there is that winter's cold that produces a red sensitive nose and a steady stream of running liquid that makes you wonder where it all could be possibly stored in your head. All the while you are sitting atop of a stack of Kleenex boxes. And you constantly find used tissues in all of your pockets. A special Tids salute today to all of the unsung heroes fighting the dreaded common cold.
In case you missed it, The Farmer's Almanac had been right on the money with the cold weather. Sometimes a good old fashioned aching knee or furry woolly bear is much better than a hundred computers.
Does a Vampire in AA have to be careful about the blood-alcohol content of his victims? "Jeez officer, I didn't know the blood was loaded."
Who were the ten Most Liberal Scientists at the end of 2010 and how many are still in The senate now at the beginning of 2011.
The Headlines:
--Hu dines With 0 On Ice Cream And Apple Pie.--Wall Street Declines On tech Fears; Clueless Lane Also Concerned Over China's Rapid Growth.
--Iraqi Bombs Kill Fifty Pilgrim Shiites On Wat To Holy City In Karbala.
--South Korea Accepts North's Proposal On Defense Talks.
--Obama Aims To Assure A,mericans Not to be Fearful Odf China's Rise; A Successful China Will Create Nore Jobs For US Workers, He Says.
--New Unemployment Apps Fall To 404K.
--100 Mafia Mobsters Arrested In Ny, NJ and new England; It is Severe Blow To NYC Five Families.
Back to More Stuff:
Contradictions Department:
How about that Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen. Talk about the root of the problem in American politics. Last week he called for a kinder, gentler rhetoric and then yesterday said the republicans were using the kind of Nazi like tactics that led to the Holocaust. Of course he later denied likening Repubs to Nazis, but only used the caparison to dramatize a tactic of seeding lies in the minds of the public. Like this hypocrite Cohen tried to do when likened the Tea Party to the KKK! He as said in his defense that he is an "Expert on Lies" which means that he knows more about lying than the average person. It was a disgusting display of a man who thinks everybody is wrong but himself.
I was thinking of contributing to the San Diego Mexican Drug LordHhealth Care Fund. But I was informed by a local cultural observer there that they have "No head for money management."
A reader sent in a very cool weather map and I thought I'd pass it on. It gives your data in a flash for any place in the USA, Tuck it away in a handy place for fast retrieval.
http://www.wrh.noaa,gov/zoa/mwmap3.php?map=usa
Did you ever think, that perhaps the national weather service enters into their computers data on the length of woolly bear's fur?
One thing Sarah Palin is learning is that most of the outrageous personal assaults and ridicule are out-of-thin-air gasps by a fearful opposition. Say what you will about the Alaskan grizzly, but one thing I know is that she will not back down. And that the louder the assault the more fierce will be her reply. I will applaud her guts, regardless of whether or not she is a good Presidential candidate.
Almost Near: Chapter 2 continues. --Samantha stood at the bottom of the 22 steps leading up to her aunt's charming home. The sight of this white house with its ells and and heavily detailed wood work has always been one of her most pleasant memories from her childhood right up to this moment. The 250 year old house looked perfect on its hilltop acre. Like God had designed it with the same care an love that he designed trees.
The wide front porch with old lattice up to the ceiling at either end had been a special place for daydreams, especially on those summer nights as crickets chirped and lightening bugs danced their fiery romp.
Her nerves intensified as she climbed up the long stair way lined with tulips almost past their peak.
She walked over and rubbed the back of porch swing with her hand, then took a deep breath before moving to the door and knocking using the heavy brass clamshell knocker.It all of a sudden became deathly quiet. She could smell the flats, and that was all.. She rapped again. "I'm coming. "I'm coming. You can bang the hell out of that old rocker,but my old legs aren't going to move any faster."
The door opened and Samatha found herself looking into that kind face she has loved for so many years..
A giant new species of Crayfish was found under a rock in the Tennessee creek. At 5 inches it is twice as long as any other cray fish known to man in the history of the world! I'm thinking, hey, is that near the Oak Ridge Nuclear research center? I wonder what else is in there? Oooooo-weeee-oooooooo.
Duh Headline of the week Department:
"RI (Congressional) Delegation Gives Obama High Marks at Midterm." Like that is news from four liberal Democrat ideological puppets.
Many around New England are sucking up to face -- another storm? No, a patriot-less weekend. Climbing over shattered dreams. Rising above ignominious defeat. This weekend will be the test of all those who must now remove their Brady or Wilfork shirt and hang it in the closet next to their Bill Buckner jersey. And wait another full year. If you see somebody crying go over an give him or her a hug. You will feel as good as you make them feel wanted again.
I guess I have to choose one, even though I have an intense dislike for both. The Jets or the Steelers? Hmm. Another 2-2 playoff weekend was surely not as disappointing as the one loss by the Beloveds. I'm picking the Steelers by a couple of points -- 27-24. I like Green Bay a lot. Chi has been resilient, but I am not at all convinced that they are a complete team. GB's defense is excellent even as the media focuses on the QB. GB 30, Chi 18. I love my Chicago friends but I don't like da Bears yet.
The more I read newspaper columns about health, the sicker I get.
Rep Steve Cohen basically said I am the only person in America who can rightfully accuse people of being Nazis. What a guy! What a country.
The increased fees at the local gym stretched the family budget.
The Answer:
The Most liberal was Sherrod Brown (OH). Then you have Roland Burris (IL), Ben Cardin (MD, Jack Reed (RI, Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), John Kerry (Ma), Frank Lautenberg (NJ), Barbara Mikulski (MD), Chris Dodd (CT and Dick Durbin (IL). Gone are Dodd, and Burris. Burris was replaced by GOP Mark Kirk and Dodd by a guy iwht the potential to vault inot the top Liberal spot -- Richard Blumenthal.
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The End
We wage many a small battle in daily life that the world never sees. Little victories that elate will never be understood by anybody but yourself. Today is a good day to pat yourself on the back and wallow for a moment. You deserve it.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Mommy, can I get a balloon at the memorial service?
Today's Tids Issue 2,275
Opening Stuff:
Walking in the snow next to a wintry ocean beach at Sachuest Point is to me oneness with God and the wonders of the beautiful earth. I am hypnotized by the deep blue crystalline winter wavelets, mesmerized by the cliffs and gorge at Tuckerman and anthecised by the dreams inspired by simple majesty. I see footprints in the snow, meandering like me, and wonder if they are thinking what I am thinking, seeing what I am seeing. Have they noticed something I have missed. Are they inspired in ways I am not. Similar footprints, but different thoughts, different motivations, different joys, different heartbreaks. Are they the footprints of a lover thinking about a lover. Are they the footprints of saddened person thinking about a pain. Or are they the footprints of a person like me who thinks therere is nothing as grand as walking on a lonely seaside beach on a winter's day.
Take away the medicine man. the blatant U Arizona promotion, the rock concert style screaming students and the glad handing of a political rally, and we may have had a proper memorial service last night, with a tone that befit the tragedy. Lord knows, President Obama did his best to do it right. Remembering all of the people dead and recovering, and their families. Properly putting in perspective the motivations of the killing. Understanding that it is the hearts of the survivors and the memories of the fallen which are the reason for the gathering. Too bad it wasn't held in a quiet church atop a Tucson hillside.
That Westborough Baptist Church from Kansas is giving God a bad name.
The Question:
Reagan, Clinton and GW gave mending speeches similar to that of Obama's last night. What were the National tragedies? Who talked the longest?
--Illinois Buried Under Huge New tax Increase; No Effort Made To Cut Spending Or Cause Of deficit.
--Unemployment Claims Jump Up By Highest Level Since October; 35,000 Added As Retailers Cut Holiday Workers; Tids Economics Department Says Increase expected.
--Lebanon Government In Crisis As Hezbollah Walks Out.
--Sulfuric Acid Laden Tanker Capsizes In Germany's Rhine.
--Rains Ease In Drenched Australia; Increase In Muddy Brazil.
--Pop Culture Focused On Germany's Cross-Eyed Opossum.
Back to More Stuff:
I've had a lot of addictions over the years and kickin' them can be difficult. Really difficult. But getting "24" out of my system has been one of the toughest. I have had a lot of support from Bauer lovers throughout the nation. I'm setting up a "24" Hot-line here at Tids Central. If you feel the pangs, want to talk about special memories of your favorite character, cajesu@verizon.net will bring you to a very sympathetic, empathetic ear...one probably in need of your understanding too. It is a tough world out there.
Atlanta-Green Bay; Pitt-Balt; Jets-Pats! God help The Tids Sports department. I'm walking away form this week and letting the guys in the trenches stick out their necks. Well, even though I am secretly rooting for another Seahawks upset, Chicago at home just seems to be too much so I'm picking da Bears 24-20. (Hmmm: The Pats clobbered Chi at home.) Ok. The Pats aren't going to go 46-3 again, but they will find a way. 21-10 Pats. I have no clue on the other two. But, I'm going Balt 24-23 with a late Ed Reid pick the difference. I have to stick with Green Bay. I'm just not sure about Atlanta despite the record...28-24. Last week we were 2-2 and not even anywhere near being close onthe scores.
49% of Rhode Islanders voted in November. A mere 1/3 of those voted for the Gov. That means that that about 17% of the state voted for the new governor. That seems to be about the number of public employee union members and their supporters. And that 17% of the state now has the pwoer to run our lives and change our culture...and pick our pockets. Can you say Recall?
For starters, in the wake of this Tucson Tragedy, Tee Squared, I suggest that instead of the usual hysteria to ban guns, that Congress vote to put The Ten Comandments in all schools. "Thou Shalt Not Kill" seems to have relevance, and as far as I can see no religeous overtones. Just common sense. In fact, if there was no God, civilized societies would still have something like the 10 Commandments at their practical, moral and cultural core.
This reminds me of an old joke about devilish little kid who suddenly turned angelic after his first day at Catholic grammar School. A teacher asked what made him change. He answered: "When I walked into the classroom and saw what they did to that guy on the cross, I knew they meant business here."
You might want to check out today's 4th Q report form Intel. Not for their 4Q profit, but for their sales forecasts going forward. It is all about the future of the laptop versus the Tablets, and I-Pad in particular.
Almost Near: Chapter 1 continues. --"So you knew My Grandfather?" Jimmy stared at Samantha as if trying to place her face.
"I am Ginny's -- you know Ginny up on the hill -- neice. I used to run around town when visiting, and often found myself in the back yard here. Primarily, of course, because your grandfather had that creeky old fashioned swing. I used to sit in it and think about my boyfriend." Samantha's eyes drifted away, while Jimmy just stared at her patiently. "Oh...," She laughed. I am boring you to tears I bet. I'm here to get a room. I haven't been in town for years, and I just want to stay in town a few nights and explore everything. And see some old friends. I hope they are still here."
"I was probably too young to remember you, but you must know my Dad. He's down in Boston today and tomorrow. The Red Sox, you know!" Jimmy's eyes twinkled at that. "You never did tell me your name."
"Oh, " she laughed and a little tear came to her eye. "Oh, I'm Samantha Jergins."
"I'll tell my dad when he and I talk on the phone. He let's me run this place, but not really." Now it was his turn to laugh."Well, I think that old townies deseve the best room! What do you think?"
Samantha just nodded with a smile on her face. Things were beginning to work out.
After signing in, she walked out to get her suitcase and assorted stuff. She was on a real high now. Just as she stepped into the crumbling cobblestone street, a football crazily bounced her way and caromed off of her shin. She looked to her right as she bent to pick it up. Three boys, about ten, were standing, staring with their mouths open. Samantha picked up the ball and hurled a perfect spiral their way.
One boy stepped forward and caught it. "Gee, lady. You can really throw a ball! Want to play with us." She was home.
I happened to tune into Chris Matthews yesterday afternoon. Personally, I think he has lost his mind. I used think he was decent, and pretty smart even when in opposition. But that tingle in his leg has sent him in a complex direction.
A lot of people probably don't like the 10 Commandments because they get in the way of selling a lot of crap.
I love this irony. Animal lovers in the imagined goodness of their hearts have been tagging King Penguins to help provide scientific data that might add enjoyment to their old age on the ice cap. But what they learned decisively was that placing placing metal bands on the flippers shortened their lives and drastically cut down on their ability of procreate. Don't mess with Mother nature.
Liberals writing in the press often snidely respond to Politicians saying they want to do the will of the people by explaining that we are a representative government, not a true democracy. They add that Pols are elected to be reasoned and to use their "wizened" judgement to decide what's best for the people. There is one giant flaw in that. The vast majority of lawmakers aren't as smart as the people and have no Idea about what is good for them. Only what 's good for the propagation of their power and the satisfaction of those that own them.
The only thing less smart than politicians is the "Spell Check" system on this machine.
The Answer:
Reagan talked after the Challenger explosion. Clinton remembered the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and Bush of course delivered a caring memorial for 911. Obama's talk was 34 Mins (Some of the time due to political rally style cheering). Reagan was the shortest at about 8 minutes. Clinton and Bush were about the same at half that of Obama. Good things can be said in small talk.
The End
"Duh" Department:
Clueless Lane has done it again. This morning's financial headline says "Markets down on bad unemployment news". I though these folks looked beyond the moment. They should have built in that downturn at least four months ago. It is not rocket science. When an abnormal selling season like the holidays end, jobs are lost. It happens every year. God help us.
In closing, a special mention for the 14 wounded of Tucson rarely recalled by the press and observers: Ron Barber, Pat Simon, Susan Hileman, Eric Fuller, George Morris, Mavy Stoddard, Mary Reed. There are six more and I can't find them. Isn't it a shame that is is so hard to remember all of the people.
Opening Stuff:
Walking in the snow next to a wintry ocean beach at Sachuest Point is to me oneness with God and the wonders of the beautiful earth. I am hypnotized by the deep blue crystalline winter wavelets, mesmerized by the cliffs and gorge at Tuckerman and anthecised by the dreams inspired by simple majesty. I see footprints in the snow, meandering like me, and wonder if they are thinking what I am thinking, seeing what I am seeing. Have they noticed something I have missed. Are they inspired in ways I am not. Similar footprints, but different thoughts, different motivations, different joys, different heartbreaks. Are they the footprints of a lover thinking about a lover. Are they the footprints of saddened person thinking about a pain. Or are they the footprints of a person like me who thinks therere is nothing as grand as walking on a lonely seaside beach on a winter's day.
Take away the medicine man. the blatant U Arizona promotion, the rock concert style screaming students and the glad handing of a political rally, and we may have had a proper memorial service last night, with a tone that befit the tragedy. Lord knows, President Obama did his best to do it right. Remembering all of the people dead and recovering, and their families. Properly putting in perspective the motivations of the killing. Understanding that it is the hearts of the survivors and the memories of the fallen which are the reason for the gathering. Too bad it wasn't held in a quiet church atop a Tucson hillside.
That Westborough Baptist Church from Kansas is giving God a bad name.
The Question:
Reagan, Clinton and GW gave mending speeches similar to that of Obama's last night. What were the National tragedies? Who talked the longest?
The Headlines:
--Obama Talks.--Illinois Buried Under Huge New tax Increase; No Effort Made To Cut Spending Or Cause Of deficit.
--Unemployment Claims Jump Up By Highest Level Since October; 35,000 Added As Retailers Cut Holiday Workers; Tids Economics Department Says Increase expected.
--Lebanon Government In Crisis As Hezbollah Walks Out.
--Sulfuric Acid Laden Tanker Capsizes In Germany's Rhine.
--Rains Ease In Drenched Australia; Increase In Muddy Brazil.
--Pop Culture Focused On Germany's Cross-Eyed Opossum.
Back to More Stuff:
I've had a lot of addictions over the years and kickin' them can be difficult. Really difficult. But getting "24" out of my system has been one of the toughest. I have had a lot of support from Bauer lovers throughout the nation. I'm setting up a "24" Hot-line here at Tids Central. If you feel the pangs, want to talk about special memories of your favorite character, cajesu@verizon.net will bring you to a very sympathetic, empathetic ear...one probably in need of your understanding too. It is a tough world out there.
Atlanta-Green Bay; Pitt-Balt; Jets-Pats! God help The Tids Sports department. I'm walking away form this week and letting the guys in the trenches stick out their necks. Well, even though I am secretly rooting for another Seahawks upset, Chicago at home just seems to be too much so I'm picking da Bears 24-20. (Hmmm: The Pats clobbered Chi at home.) Ok. The Pats aren't going to go 46-3 again, but they will find a way. 21-10 Pats. I have no clue on the other two. But, I'm going Balt 24-23 with a late Ed Reid pick the difference. I have to stick with Green Bay. I'm just not sure about Atlanta despite the record...28-24. Last week we were 2-2 and not even anywhere near being close onthe scores.
49% of Rhode Islanders voted in November. A mere 1/3 of those voted for the Gov. That means that that about 17% of the state voted for the new governor. That seems to be about the number of public employee union members and their supporters. And that 17% of the state now has the pwoer to run our lives and change our culture...and pick our pockets. Can you say Recall?
For starters, in the wake of this Tucson Tragedy, Tee Squared, I suggest that instead of the usual hysteria to ban guns, that Congress vote to put The Ten Comandments in all schools. "Thou Shalt Not Kill" seems to have relevance, and as far as I can see no religeous overtones. Just common sense. In fact, if there was no God, civilized societies would still have something like the 10 Commandments at their practical, moral and cultural core.
This reminds me of an old joke about devilish little kid who suddenly turned angelic after his first day at Catholic grammar School. A teacher asked what made him change. He answered: "When I walked into the classroom and saw what they did to that guy on the cross, I knew they meant business here."
You might want to check out today's 4th Q report form Intel. Not for their 4Q profit, but for their sales forecasts going forward. It is all about the future of the laptop versus the Tablets, and I-Pad in particular.
Almost Near: Chapter 1 continues. --"So you knew My Grandfather?" Jimmy stared at Samantha as if trying to place her face.
"I am Ginny's -- you know Ginny up on the hill -- neice. I used to run around town when visiting, and often found myself in the back yard here. Primarily, of course, because your grandfather had that creeky old fashioned swing. I used to sit in it and think about my boyfriend." Samantha's eyes drifted away, while Jimmy just stared at her patiently. "Oh...," She laughed. I am boring you to tears I bet. I'm here to get a room. I haven't been in town for years, and I just want to stay in town a few nights and explore everything. And see some old friends. I hope they are still here."
"I was probably too young to remember you, but you must know my Dad. He's down in Boston today and tomorrow. The Red Sox, you know!" Jimmy's eyes twinkled at that. "You never did tell me your name."
"Oh, " she laughed and a little tear came to her eye. "Oh, I'm Samantha Jergins."
"I'll tell my dad when he and I talk on the phone. He let's me run this place, but not really." Now it was his turn to laugh."Well, I think that old townies deseve the best room! What do you think?"
Samantha just nodded with a smile on her face. Things were beginning to work out.
After signing in, she walked out to get her suitcase and assorted stuff. She was on a real high now. Just as she stepped into the crumbling cobblestone street, a football crazily bounced her way and caromed off of her shin. She looked to her right as she bent to pick it up. Three boys, about ten, were standing, staring with their mouths open. Samantha picked up the ball and hurled a perfect spiral their way.
One boy stepped forward and caught it. "Gee, lady. You can really throw a ball! Want to play with us." She was home.
I happened to tune into Chris Matthews yesterday afternoon. Personally, I think he has lost his mind. I used think he was decent, and pretty smart even when in opposition. But that tingle in his leg has sent him in a complex direction.
A lot of people probably don't like the 10 Commandments because they get in the way of selling a lot of crap.
I love this irony. Animal lovers in the imagined goodness of their hearts have been tagging King Penguins to help provide scientific data that might add enjoyment to their old age on the ice cap. But what they learned decisively was that placing placing metal bands on the flippers shortened their lives and drastically cut down on their ability of procreate. Don't mess with Mother nature.
Liberals writing in the press often snidely respond to Politicians saying they want to do the will of the people by explaining that we are a representative government, not a true democracy. They add that Pols are elected to be reasoned and to use their "wizened" judgement to decide what's best for the people. There is one giant flaw in that. The vast majority of lawmakers aren't as smart as the people and have no Idea about what is good for them. Only what 's good for the propagation of their power and the satisfaction of those that own them.
The only thing less smart than politicians is the "Spell Check" system on this machine.
The Answer:
Reagan talked after the Challenger explosion. Clinton remembered the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and Bush of course delivered a caring memorial for 911. Obama's talk was 34 Mins (Some of the time due to political rally style cheering). Reagan was the shortest at about 8 minutes. Clinton and Bush were about the same at half that of Obama. Good things can be said in small talk.
The End
"Duh" Department:
Clueless Lane has done it again. This morning's financial headline says "Markets down on bad unemployment news". I though these folks looked beyond the moment. They should have built in that downturn at least four months ago. It is not rocket science. When an abnormal selling season like the holidays end, jobs are lost. It happens every year. God help us.
In closing, a special mention for the 14 wounded of Tucson rarely recalled by the press and observers: Ron Barber, Pat Simon, Susan Hileman, Eric Fuller, George Morris, Mavy Stoddard, Mary Reed. There are six more and I can't find them. Isn't it a shame that is is so hard to remember all of the people.
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