Today's Tids Issue 2,103
Opening Stuff:
Whatever happened to paying for quality products and having them last?
Smoke and Mirrors Department:
The Government will collect and supposedly accumulate healthcare money for five years or so before spending it on the promised services. This will falsely appear as a deficit reduction – added revenue without accompanying expenditure. Unless of course congressional leprechauns are spending their new found pot of gold on something other than for which it is intended. Remember these are the same folks who forgot about the word “Trust” in the Social Security Trust Fund.
The Question:
Keith Kellogg founder of the great Kellogg Cereal Company was born 150 years ago today. Name the five top selling brands of cereal.
The Headlines:
--Geithner To Visit Biggest Creditor China; Will Discuss Dispute Over Currency.
--UConn Woman Match UCLA’s Back-To-Back Undefeated Seasons; Stanford Had UConn On Ropes Before Second Half Resurgence led By Incomparable Maya Moore.
--7.7 Quake Off Indonesia’s Sumatra Island Fails To Deliver Tsunami.
--Iran Ridicules 0-Man’s New Nuke Strategy.
--White House To remove Terms Like Islamic Radicalism From Official Documents Describing US Security Strategy.
--Stock Futures Lower.
Back to More Stuff:
As we have heard over the months, the White House is brainstorming ideas to add jobs. Typical of this brain trust is their idea to make all gas stations “Full Services.’ That’s the way unions think you grow business; by adding perfectly unnecessary employees. Do you think that anybody close The Great Mocker has any idea how capitalism works?
American Idol’s Beatles Week has been sloppy the past couple of years. However, last night they all stepped up to Abbey Road and crossed safely. The big problem is who goes. Even the Timster looked decent, maybe his best yet. Considering how he fared when he was awful, he’ll probably escapes the bottom three tonight. My bottom three are Aaron, Andy and Katie. Katie is only there because she doesn’t seem to be connecting to the voters. Actually I vote her in the top three last night along with BoSox and Casey. A man has to go. Period. And it will be either Aaron or Andy. I’m saying Andy. Of the rest, the Judges loved Lee’s hey Jude. I thought it was mediocre. Michael Lynch belongs in the Bottom three, but won’t be there. Siobhan was pleasantly bluesy last night. She continues to be one of my favorites. Maybe we can get rid of Tim next week.
A good early adoptor Techno-reader has these comments on the iPad. He, a devout user of all things Internet, thinks that the new product’s greatest advantage making owners look good to other Tech-adopters. Apparently though, technophobes are aghast at the Time magazine app costing $4.99 for just one issue –an issue featuring Steve Jobs on the cover. Our reader also noted a woman in her car looking at her new iPad. She seemed to be thinking, he thought, “What do I do with this thing now that I own it?”
It seems that just about every day I read a headline “Right Wing Hate Groups on the rise.” But when Left Wing Hate Groups were popping up everywhere, tossing bombs at Bush, the media was their biggest cheerleader urging on their assault on the non-intellectual with the Texas twang.
If there are so many more people out there loving dogs and animals more than ever, how come there are so many new pet shelters springing up around the neighborhood?
I forget…why was I supposed to be so interested in Elian Gonzalez?
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 64 continues. –Murph though a minute. “You know, he started, I don’t think I ever knew that until we were rescued.” He stopped talking and looked off into space. I though he was just taking a deep breath, thinking about his ordeal. All of a sudden he started again. This time with more energy as if he thought of something. “You know,” he started again. “When those guys in that black SUV stopped me on the road Laura was with me. I remember now looking over at her, ready to play the hero and tell her not to worry. But,” he paused and stared out; as if he was seeing her again in his mind. “But, she was as cool as could be. She was just sitting there as if nothing was happening. Like she was watching a cooking show on TV or something.”
Richie chimed in, “Laura was always scary to me…to us.” Jen and Barbara were nodding vigorously.
I asked. “Where in the SUV did they put you and Laura?”
“You know, I don’t know.” Murph answered quickly. “They stuck a needle in my arm and I went out fast. I never saw anything happen to Laura. And while I was scared as hell when I woke up in that weird room, all wired up or somethin’, I never realized that Laura wasn’t there at all.”
“Maybe you should be bringing in Laura,” I suggested to Henry who was busy making lots of notes.
I turned to Richie, who was holding Jen’s hand. “Tell us more about Laura.” He looked at Jen, almost for approval.
“As I said she scared all of us, except big Murph there, who probably would do anything she asked to keep his good thing going,” he smiled a little, “If you know what I mean,” he finished.
“She scared me too,” Murph quickly added.
Why do I have this sensation that more foreign heads of state are laughing at us more these days?
Though not excusing at all the abhorrent atrocities of the pedophile priests and the enabling of further sickening activities by Vatican upper management, I can understand the reasoning that secularists may want to discredit the Pope for his stands against abortion and gay lifestyles.
FEMA Director Napolitano was in RI saying “We want to bring Rhode Island back to where it was”. To which RI’ers were shouting, “Oh no! Anything but that!”
Why am I getting this feeling that the US developing an ostrich security plan – head in the sand. Everything I see coming out of this White House seems to dismiss or excuse all of the haters in the world except Republicans. Let’s see, Islamic Radicals don’t exist, but right wing hate groups are really evil. Is that about it?
The Answer:
Cheerios is number 1. Next is Frosted Flakes and then Honey Nut Cheerios, Post Honey Bunches of Oats and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. In addition to Cheerios and Frosted Flakes some of the other favorites still pulling their net weight are Captain Crunch, Lucky Charms, Trix, Corn Pops, Coco Pops, Rice Krispies Fruity Pebbles and Raisin Bran.
Food for Thought:
If pasta and anti-pasta can exist on the same table, maybe Israel and Palestine can do so in the Middle East tangle of spaghetti.
Layng quietly in fields
Glstening lights
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Presidents and Popes.
Today's Tids Issue 2,096
Opening Stuff
There are periods during the Winter when you wonder if the gray will ever end. Often the gray is so consuming that the sunny crisp days of the coldest months are a buried memory. But in the heart there is always sun ready to burst forth. And the pervasive appearing gloom can always be overcome with a smile full of love.
The Prez is on his gloating tour and not looking very Presidential at all. His ridiculing of concerns by honest citizens before a fawning crowd of pseudo intellectuals is just no the way to bring about the unity he professes to crave. And, he is using low ball, hack like tactics when he tells his slobbering mass that in six to seven months the opposition will see no change in theirs lives, No asteroids form outer space. Of course nothing is planned to happen until 2014. So, he is either being disingenuous or he hasn’t yet read the bill.
The Question:
Name Seven songs you associate with Easter.
The Headlines:
--Pope Under Fire For Inaction While In Charge Of Papal Legal Operations.
--Pakistani’s Kill 34 Militants.
--Police In Arizona Arrest 10 Illegal Smugglers and 50 Illegal’s.
--Eurozone Announces Stopgap Program For Greek Situation; Bankruptcy Will Be Averted But Plan Shows Weakness Of EU Concept.
--Allawi Position In Iraq Strengthens.
--New Fed Program Will Help Some Foreclosure Situations.
--Markets Looking Better For Strong Week’s Close.
Back to More Stuff:
You know that I like to get away from the political hurt from time to time, but the antics associated with the passage of this highly partisan monster keep me on high alert. And the excuse by supporters that “It’s not perfect but we have to start somewhere”, just makes my stomach turn. Some day we’ll have to start getting something right.
While we are on the ‘un-Presidential” express, Sarah Palin’s over exposure is rapidly diminishing an aura she once held. Maybe she has just fallen in love with the dough – and I don’t mean apple pies in Wasilla.
A judge in Florida dismissed a suit by an Atheist demanding holy days for them like Easter for Christians and Passover for Jews. After objections from the Atheist’s lawyer he explained that the atheists already had one – April Fools Day and cited this passage from Psalm 14:1: “The fool says in his heart there is no God”. The adjourned saying your client is a fool and he has April 1.
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 63. –“Hi Kids!” I heard Paul’s happily robust voice as he walked in the side door from the garage.
The kids both in unison responded, “Mom told us never to talk to strangers! Our dad never shows up until 8:00.” Then they laughed and I’m sure they ran over and gave them super hugs. But, I thought, he really is home early.
I was walking out towards the mud room when he looked at me and gave me a big “Hi Beautiful!”
I played the blushing bride role, “Who little ole’ me?” I smiled at him and he gave me a nice kiss and a tender hug. I hugged back. I wonder why he is here so early? But, it was good and the kids loved it.
He followed me into the kitchen and watched me for a moment while I cut ups some cheese chunks. “This is a pleasant surprise,” I started.
He chimed right in, “Oh, I was at BiEm most of today, and we got so much accomplished that I decide to relax with you for a while.” I told him I was glad. He looked at me a little more seriously.
“What do you think of Kent Middleton?” He just sat there for a moment. I shuddered inside. I felt my heart beat a little faster. I found myself on edge. Then he added, “I know you got to know him pretty well when you were involved in that vandalism thing”. That vandalism thing that you thought was nothing, I thought. I decided to take my time before I answered this.
Let’s have a new name for ACORN contest. We know that the operatives in the old gang living high off the taxpayer hog will be back some where. How do they replace that kind of income – Brain Surgery? Hedge fund Manager? Politician? They’ll be back just in time to fake voting records in November. So I’m throwing into the pot: CRAP – Community Radical Activists Profiting; OBAMA – Opportunistic Bolsheviks Against Majority of Americans. Well that's a start. Send in yours!
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Hot Tub Time Machine is a Buddy picture which in fact is a cheap imitation of “The Hangover” idea. Pals who were once popular guys in the eighties are now taking a second look at their evolution into a humdrum existence. The decide to get together and it all comes together when while sitting in a hot tub at an old decaying once a playground resort, They are taken back to 1986. You get the picture. Some laughs. The problems: 80’s nostalgia doesn’t measure up to the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s.
--How to Train your Dragon is the Kids animated film of the week. It is based on a familiar Viking tale about a puny boy among peers who decides to slay a Dragon to gain popularity. Of course he comes across a Dragon in pain and helps him out. They be come friends. Not bad.
--Chloe is a fairly bad sexual thriller –a poor man’s “Fatal Attraction. A successful Doctor suspects her husband of infidelity. She hires a prostitute (Chloe) to tempt him and see how he reacts. Bad idea, because before you know it she and her family are in grave danger. Might be moderately enjoyable if you are hard up for something on your Netflix list.
The "Unity President" finally got what he wanted – Bipartisanship...only it was opposition to the Monster. And the tactics. “Most Liberal” Senator never changes principles. They just change suits.
From the lying Cardinal Law in Boston to the-jury-is-still-out-on Cardinal (Now Pope Benedict) Ratzinger in the Vatican, Catholic leadership has been gutless at best, and probably criminal in their handling of the known clerical predators. The Catholic Church has done more for God haters than a congress of Satans roaming the earth. It is sad.
The Answer:
I first think of Easter Parade, Halleluiah Chorus and Here Comes Peter Cottontale. Ode to Joy form Beethoven and the powerful 2nd Mahler Symphony “The Resurrection” also come to mind. Then there’s that Old Wooden Cross and Christ has Risen. Also Amazing Grace has slipped into some Easter repertoires. There are lots and lots of Christian Hymns.
Final Thoughts:
Business opportunity: Write popular songs for Easter.
It’s already early, and it already looks like a great start to a weekend. And, it is gloomy looking outside. Which means that the weather in the grand scheme of things has little to do with your outlook if you don’t let it.
Opening Stuff
There are periods during the Winter when you wonder if the gray will ever end. Often the gray is so consuming that the sunny crisp days of the coldest months are a buried memory. But in the heart there is always sun ready to burst forth. And the pervasive appearing gloom can always be overcome with a smile full of love.
The Prez is on his gloating tour and not looking very Presidential at all. His ridiculing of concerns by honest citizens before a fawning crowd of pseudo intellectuals is just no the way to bring about the unity he professes to crave. And, he is using low ball, hack like tactics when he tells his slobbering mass that in six to seven months the opposition will see no change in theirs lives, No asteroids form outer space. Of course nothing is planned to happen until 2014. So, he is either being disingenuous or he hasn’t yet read the bill.
The Question:
Name Seven songs you associate with Easter.
The Headlines:
--Pope Under Fire For Inaction While In Charge Of Papal Legal Operations.
--Pakistani’s Kill 34 Militants.
--Police In Arizona Arrest 10 Illegal Smugglers and 50 Illegal’s.
--Eurozone Announces Stopgap Program For Greek Situation; Bankruptcy Will Be Averted But Plan Shows Weakness Of EU Concept.
--Allawi Position In Iraq Strengthens.
--New Fed Program Will Help Some Foreclosure Situations.
--Markets Looking Better For Strong Week’s Close.
Back to More Stuff:
You know that I like to get away from the political hurt from time to time, but the antics associated with the passage of this highly partisan monster keep me on high alert. And the excuse by supporters that “It’s not perfect but we have to start somewhere”, just makes my stomach turn. Some day we’ll have to start getting something right.
While we are on the ‘un-Presidential” express, Sarah Palin’s over exposure is rapidly diminishing an aura she once held. Maybe she has just fallen in love with the dough – and I don’t mean apple pies in Wasilla.
A judge in Florida dismissed a suit by an Atheist demanding holy days for them like Easter for Christians and Passover for Jews. After objections from the Atheist’s lawyer he explained that the atheists already had one – April Fools Day and cited this passage from Psalm 14:1: “The fool says in his heart there is no God”. The adjourned saying your client is a fool and he has April 1.
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 63. –“Hi Kids!” I heard Paul’s happily robust voice as he walked in the side door from the garage.
The kids both in unison responded, “Mom told us never to talk to strangers! Our dad never shows up until 8:00.” Then they laughed and I’m sure they ran over and gave them super hugs. But, I thought, he really is home early.
I was walking out towards the mud room when he looked at me and gave me a big “Hi Beautiful!”
I played the blushing bride role, “Who little ole’ me?” I smiled at him and he gave me a nice kiss and a tender hug. I hugged back. I wonder why he is here so early? But, it was good and the kids loved it.
He followed me into the kitchen and watched me for a moment while I cut ups some cheese chunks. “This is a pleasant surprise,” I started.
He chimed right in, “Oh, I was at BiEm most of today, and we got so much accomplished that I decide to relax with you for a while.” I told him I was glad. He looked at me a little more seriously.
“What do you think of Kent Middleton?” He just sat there for a moment. I shuddered inside. I felt my heart beat a little faster. I found myself on edge. Then he added, “I know you got to know him pretty well when you were involved in that vandalism thing”. That vandalism thing that you thought was nothing, I thought. I decided to take my time before I answered this.
Let’s have a new name for ACORN contest. We know that the operatives in the old gang living high off the taxpayer hog will be back some where. How do they replace that kind of income – Brain Surgery? Hedge fund Manager? Politician? They’ll be back just in time to fake voting records in November. So I’m throwing into the pot: CRAP – Community Radical Activists Profiting; OBAMA – Opportunistic Bolsheviks Against Majority of Americans. Well that's a start. Send in yours!
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Hot Tub Time Machine is a Buddy picture which in fact is a cheap imitation of “The Hangover” idea. Pals who were once popular guys in the eighties are now taking a second look at their evolution into a humdrum existence. The decide to get together and it all comes together when while sitting in a hot tub at an old decaying once a playground resort, They are taken back to 1986. You get the picture. Some laughs. The problems: 80’s nostalgia doesn’t measure up to the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s.
--How to Train your Dragon is the Kids animated film of the week. It is based on a familiar Viking tale about a puny boy among peers who decides to slay a Dragon to gain popularity. Of course he comes across a Dragon in pain and helps him out. They be come friends. Not bad.
--Chloe is a fairly bad sexual thriller –a poor man’s “Fatal Attraction. A successful Doctor suspects her husband of infidelity. She hires a prostitute (Chloe) to tempt him and see how he reacts. Bad idea, because before you know it she and her family are in grave danger. Might be moderately enjoyable if you are hard up for something on your Netflix list.
The "Unity President" finally got what he wanted – Bipartisanship...only it was opposition to the Monster. And the tactics. “Most Liberal” Senator never changes principles. They just change suits.
From the lying Cardinal Law in Boston to the-jury-is-still-out-on Cardinal (Now Pope Benedict) Ratzinger in the Vatican, Catholic leadership has been gutless at best, and probably criminal in their handling of the known clerical predators. The Catholic Church has done more for God haters than a congress of Satans roaming the earth. It is sad.
The Answer:
I first think of Easter Parade, Halleluiah Chorus and Here Comes Peter Cottontale. Ode to Joy form Beethoven and the powerful 2nd Mahler Symphony “The Resurrection” also come to mind. Then there’s that Old Wooden Cross and Christ has Risen. Also Amazing Grace has slipped into some Easter repertoires. There are lots and lots of Christian Hymns.
Final Thoughts:
Business opportunity: Write popular songs for Easter.
It’s already early, and it already looks like a great start to a weekend. And, it is gloomy looking outside. Which means that the weather in the grand scheme of things has little to do with your outlook if you don’t let it.
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