Bits of Tid: August 4, 2009

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT!!!
• It's also Coast Guard Day and Chocolate Chip Day.
• And it's Primary Election Day in certain cities and towns in Michigan. Let me remind you that one vote really can make a difference. I won re-election as precinct delegate last year by a single vote!
• No one should pretend that things are all rosy for the automakers yet. But 'Cash for Clunkers' sure has helped their sales.
• The American Football League is no more.
• Tigers' magic number: 56.
• Oh well.