n Albert Einstein was named man of the century by Time. His barber finished in 6-billionth place!
n It had to happen: At John Wayne Airport, 10 SUVs were parked in a row. Three of them backed out simultaneously and got crunched.
n A recent poll named LA 10th and Philadelphia last in fitness. Someone should tell the citizens in the City of Brotherly Love that they don’t have to look like the Liberty Bell!
n On Dec. 3, a lawyer became the first American and female to row across the Atlantic. The record is being challenged on speculation she may have received underwater assistance by sharks. You know, professional courtesy.
n Is there really any need today for buy, sell and hold terminology? At one time when it cost 1% to sell, another 1% to buy back in and took a day to confirm, this may have been needed. Today a trade costs $10 and can be made in less than a tenth of a second. Either a transaction is worth it or it isn’t. Read my new book, “Investing for Dummies.”
n A tip for the flu season: This is not a medical endorsement but There is a new over-the-counter cold remedy called Zicam. I tried the nasal gel and it worked immediately. Zicam is considered a homeopathic nasal gel and therefore must be snorted at home!
n Funniest reasons to watch holiday football with your wife who teaches second grade: When two opponents tackle your guy and a third recovers the fumble she says, “That’s not nice!” When a team has a long pass play called back she says, “That’s not fair after he ran all that way!” When the linemen on both teams point at each other after a penalty flag is dropped she says, “Just like my class!”
n If I cut off my left ear will people take my writing more seriously this century?
n The History of Medicine, sent by a physician friend:
2000 B.C.: Here, eat this root.
1000 A.D.: That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.
1850 A.D.: That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.
1940 A.D.: That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.
1985 A.D.: That pill is ineffective. Here, take this new antibiotic.
2000 A.D.: That antibiotic doesn’t work anymore. Here, eat this root.
Glueck is a Newport Beach doctor, writer and corporate consultant.
