Meretriciousness

Today's Tids Issue 2,264
Opening Stuff:

As far as I can determine, restraining orders only work if the restrainee is physically restrained.

Isn't it interesting how commercialism can catch on and become a national fad. Like the Drill Sergeant Psychiatrist Geico TV ad. "...you know what makes me sad? You do! Let's waltz over to namby-pamby land and get you some brains you jack wagon!" Have you seen it? Hey, maybe that should be the new mantra for an ever softening US of A beguiled by nannyism and handouts. Wake up America. Do it yourself or die a slow death!!

While meandering through the newspaper this morning I was mesmerized by the headline "Cinnamon Butter Puffs." Actually, I had to lay down to slow my heart.

The Question: 
In the newspaper business, efficiency is increased through the use of "Standing Headlines" -- generic headlines that cover often repeated but not necessarily the exact same event. One example might be: "UConn Women Win By Double Digits." I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours.

The Headlines:

--NYC Flights Continue To Play Catch-up In Aftermath Of Storm.
--Consumer Confidence Falls Unexpectantly In December.
--Clueless Lane sees Rosy 2011 As Markets Open Higher.
--Swedish, Danish Police Arrest Five Terror Suspects.
--al-Qaida Says It Killed Iraqi Commander In Mosul.
--Maine's Sugarloaf Officials Investigating Cause Of Chairlift Failure.
--BP Expected To Remain Fiscally healthy After All Gulf Liabilities Are Settled.

Back to More Stuff:
The reason why Patriots' rookie Devin McCourty made the Pro-Bowl is because in his early September days he listened and learned from every rookie mistake... and never repeated them. In addtion to some obvious physical talents, it is his brain that made it work.

Michael Vick didn't look like the same dynamic force last night after Prime Time's phone call to the Eagles. Come to think of it, 0-Man had the same effect on Democrat candidates as he campaigned around the country.

Speaking of campaigns, the mayoral contest in Chigaco is really intense. The Pay-Off for being Mayor must be reeee-ally gooooood!

A well dressed public relations guy wears a flack jacket.

Some doctors on a mission continue to say that "abortion is one of the safest and most common medical procedures." Safe...except for the little child who always winds up dead.

Irony Department:
Hungary the former darling for all of those seeking a democratic style freedom from USSR oppression, has announced a new program that forces people under penalties of giant fines to turn over their "Private" pension funds to the government, curtails the powers of the respected Constitutional court and... corrupts Freedom of the Press by imposing Million Dollar fines for reports the Government considers unbalanced. All this is happening on the eve of Hungary's assumption of the Presidency of the European Union.

The latest global diplomatic squabble is over the conviction of Russia's wealthiest man Khodorkovsky. The Hill and some EU PM's are accusing the Russian government of abusing the "right of law." Of course, accusing Russia is pointing the finger at Putin...the same Putin who likes the Start agreement (The Russian legislature is still sitting on it). Which once again makes you wonder how much more than us the Russians are getting out of this treaty.

The Answer: 
How many times have you seen the following headline...no matter where the discovery occurs: "Newly discovered human remains change the origins of human history." And there is the this one, "Union Backs Teachers", which is good for everything short of murder. And then we have "Democrats Denounce Bush" which is not that much dissimilar to "Comedians Mock Palin". Does a day go by when we don't see: "Senator Says Earmarks Are Critical for His State." Or an athlete saying "It's Not About the Money". Send some of your winning ideas.

The Big Finale.
Then, there is this headline from last week, which I have never ever seen: "Rhode Island to lose $70 Million in Earmarks."! Kind of incendiary isn't it. Is the local paper trying to encourage rioting in the streets ala Greece, France of London? The RI all Dem congressional delgation wouldn't know what to do if they couldn't rob Peter to pay Paul.

Oh, Rhode Island has sunk to a new low. Spell check keeps on telling me that I have spelled "Rhode" incorrectly. Yikes! I just looked out the window and we are still here.. And, as beautiful as ever.

In today's world, too many "truth's" are illusions.

The 70 Bruins never die.

Today's Tids Issue 2,091
Opening Stuff:

Some days are better than others. This one of them! So while you’re reading this crap this morning, remember that I am smiling a long with you. Smiles are contagious.

Yesterday Putin announced that Russia was moving forward on their nuclear plant deal with Iran – just as Hillary was getting off the plane for a two day sit down with the Russian leader and his henchmen. Are you seeing a trend here? Biden goes to Israel and they announce a project bitterly opposed to by the admin. Hill hits the Kremlin and likewise another issue strenuously opposed by O-Man is announced positively to the world. Is this the world’s way of saying they’re tired of the US buttin’ in? China has also shown us a resolute “do it my way“ attitude. Is this what happens when you are a debtor nation and a fading industrial power?

The Question:
1952 was a great year for movies, and the annual Oscar award ceremony was televised for the first time March 19 in 1953. Name the actor, actress, supporting A&A, director and film. Who was the first host? How many people watched?

The Headlines:
--Woods Porn Star Mistress Most Visited Site.
--Democrats Carefully Moving $950 Billion LollaPelosi To Sunday Vote.
--US Gov. Says Driver May Be Responsible For NY Prius Crash.
--First Day Of Madness Is Crazy; Big East Teams Mauled; Ohip U. Is New Fan Darling.
--Demi Moore’s Twitter Account May Have Saved Orlando Youth from Suicide.
--US/Russia Nuke Agreement Still On Track.
--SiriusXM Gets Second Warning From NADAQ; 88 Cent Stock In Jeopardy Of Being Kicked Off Listing.

Back To More Stuff:

Yesterday was one of those days where everybody looks and sees warmth. Then they go out for a walk underdressed and spend the rest of the time hunched over with their arms folded trying to get warm fighting the cold breeze off the harbor.

I was reminded yesterday of one of the first reasons why I never cottoned up to the Clinton administration. They gave us Maya Angelou.

So, 0-Man postpones his Indonesian trip til June. Now some are saying he is doing that because of Health Care. But others are saying that the demonstrations against him, a former resident and schoolboy, by Indonesian Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir are potentially dangerous. What ever happened to the Lord of Peace? Indonesia with a population of 200 Million Muslims is the most Muslim nation. While two larger factions support the planned visit, this particular huge protest group considers the US the definition of evil in the world.

Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 60 continues. –“You were rough on me in there, Sarah/Maggie.”
I was walking to the women’s room, before I returned to have lunch with Izzy. Kent left at the same time to go back to his section. I was hoping it was to be close to me, but now I see that he is trying to see, perhaps, where I was going with my questions.
“Really, Kent,” I responded. “I guess you have never seen me at work.” Then I realized that my tone still sounded a little cold. I moved my body slightly to the right so my shoulder was touching his. The warmth was immediate. He didn’t move away. “You know I have never been anything but lovingly caress-able with you my daunting Kent!” I turned my head and smiled! His face muscles relaxed.
“I’m sorry,” he said.” I know that this is serious stuff. Maybe you could keep me in the loop. I could be helpful.”
“Thanks, Kent,” He doesn’t appear uneasy about this. Maybe I just surprised him. I always intended using him as my technical guru anyhow. “I guess we’ll just have to work closer.” I pressed closer into his shoulder as I casually brought my hand up to the back of his neck. He shuddered. “If I have any energy left after this meeting, maybe we could have a cup of coffee at Maries.”
“I you have any energy left, maybe we could have a cup of coffee at my house.” My skin tingled with that peasant Kent induced glow that I love.

An Avon lady in an all deer community is known as a Doe to Doe salesman.

Reading Between the Lines Movie reviews:
--The Bounty Hunter with Anniston and Gerald Butler is a stupid romp with a plot much too complex for the simplistic movie. Anniston skips out on her bail and bounty hunter Butler is all too happy to catch his ex-Wife and get the $5K. Expect all of the clichés of a divorced couple story forced together. It is a childish film, but probably will do Ok.
--The Repo Man is a very weird story, and is probably as bad and irritating as the trailers make it appear. These repo men don’t pick up cars, but artificial body parts when payments are overdo. And in this gory, cover you eyes film grizzly recovery operations are performed whereever they find the deadbeat – in an elevator, cab or wherever. One of the repo guys, Forest Whitaker gets a conscience along with burn out. But one day he mysteriously wakes up in a hospital with a new heart valve, and the evil empire -- “The Union” -- says he doesn’t have to pay if he continues his work. He doesn’t and he becomes the chasee along with new pal Alice Braga. Jude law so caves up victims.
--Diary of a Wimpy Kid follows around a wise cracking middle school student. The Boston Globe thinks it’s dreadful, the Chicago Trib thinks it’s near sucking and Roger Ebert, speaking of wimpy kids, thinks it’s “nimble, Bright and funny.” It is probably pleasant but is slow to get anywhere. Personally, I’m tired of wise cracking kids in movies being portrayed as heroes.

I have always railed against band wagon jumping. If you are a fan you’ve got to take the bad with the good. But, I have to admit that I jumped on the Boston Bruins bandwagon big time in the early 70’s. Why wouldn’t I they had the fantastic Orr (Still one of all time favorites athletes) plus Espo and McKensie and Cherry, and Hodge and Bucyk and Cashman and Stanbfield and Carlton and Sanderson and Westfall and Green and Awrey and Leach and Marcotte and Johnston. I think you get the picture. But, as you listen to or read the experts on the Boston Hockey scene, you realize you aren’t the only person still living in that era. There have been teases and a few very good players during the past 35-40 years, but nothing that compares to then. Basically, they just let you down.

Tiger’s text messages can’t be read aloud in a civilized world.

The Answer:
The first host wasn’t Howdy Doody, although he may have been funnier than this years duo. Bob Hope was certainly funnier has he oversaw the ceremony that gave us the Winning Film “The Greatest Show on Earth” which won in major upset over the great classic and heavy favorite High Noon. Two of the other films are also classics - The Quiet Man and Moulon Rouge. The fifth was Ivanhoe which I personally liked because I was in to Knights in Shining armor and Elizabeth Taylor at the time. For best Actor, Gray Cooper’s role in High Noon beat out Marlon Brando, Alec Guinness, Kirk Douglass and Jose Ferrer. Shirley Booth won BA for Come Back Little Sheba over Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Susan Hayward and Julie Harris. Gloria Graham won SA for The Bad and the Beautiful and Anthony Quinn won for Viva Zapata. John Ford won director for Quiet man. High noon was the first movie for Grace Kelly and Jose Ferrer was married to George Clooney’s Aunt Rosemary.

The Final Question:

I wonder what I’ll be writing about the Health Care LollaPelosi on Monday?