Once upon a time, in a mystical land far away, there was a tremendous flying witch with a broom. This witch was unlike any other, possessing unimaginable powers and a wicked sense of humor. With her trusty broomstick, she soared through the sky, causing mischief and mayhem wherever she went. Her flight was a sight to behold, as she zoomed through the night sky, leaving a trail of magic in her wake. The people of the land would gaze in awe as she performed daring aerial maneuvers, defying gravity and convention. Children would excitedly point to the sky, knowing that a visit from the tremendous flying witch meant that fun and adventure were sure to follow.
Assemble the witch by inserting the dowel rod into the orange styrofoam base. Set the cone on the dowel rod, and begin embellishing your friendly witch!
Crowds around the courthouse, reveling in the comeuppance of the rich and condescending, screaming things like, How do pastels go with stripes, Martha. Crowds around the courthouse, reveling in the comeuppance of the rich and condescending, screaming things like, How do pastels go with stripes, Martha.
Children would excitedly point to the sky, knowing that a visit from the tremendous flying witch meant that fun and adventure were sure to follow. But it wasn't all fun and games with this witch. She had a mischievous side, and would often use her powers to play pranks on unsuspecting villagers.
Martha steswart witch
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Martha Stewart is annoying and elitist. But that doesn't make her a criminal. Nevertheless, everyone is treating her like one.
Sure, it's titillating to think of Stewart -- with her clean-pressed linens and color-coordinated dinnerware -- being dragged away in handcuffs. Crowds around the courthouse, reveling in the comeuppance of the rich and condescending, screaming things like, "How do pastels go with stripes, Martha. " Shades of Leona "Taxes are for Little People" Helmsley.
But the fact of the matter is, Martha is looking pretty clean, even if Ms. Gracious Living hangs out with some characters who are less savory than one of her stews.
That would be, of course, Sam Waksal, the CEO of ImClone Systems who recently got arrested for insider trading.
Although he hasn't had his day in court, the prosecutors seem to have a pretty strong argument. Waksal got a heads-up that the FDA was going to give ImClone's wonderdrug, Erbitux, a thumbs-down. He allegedly tried to dump his stock in the company before that information was made public. During the process, prosecutors say Waksal alerted friends and family about the impending news as well, so that they could try to unload their shares as well.
Investigators are looking at Waksal's "friends and family" plan and deciding who should join him at the defendant's table.
Martha Stewart is a friend of Waksal's. Martha owned stock in ImClone. Martha sold her ImClone stock the day before it tanked on the FDA news.
Did Martha get a tip from Waksal?
They both say "no." And absent any proof to the contrary -- and FBI, SEC, and congressional investigators can't seem to find any -- you have to accept that.
And in fact, Martha has a plausible, even credible, explanation for her fortuitous stock sale -- the price went below $60 a share. That was her cutoff point for stopping a loss on her investment.
Sure, Martha and her broker may disagree on when she set that $60 price as her cutoff. He says mid-December, she says late November. Either way, it was before Waksal had his crucial bit of FDA news.
And face it, Martha is a smart businesswoman, well-versed in the ways of the market. She was a stockbroker at one time, for Pete's sake. It makes sense she would have a stop-loss strategy in mind and in place. Heck, we here at the CNN/Money make our living advising folks to do such sensible things.
In addition . folks, we're talking about a sale of 3,928 ImClone shares at $58. She made a little less than $230,000. If she had traded them in the day after the news, she would have probably gotten around $180,000.
So we're talking fifty grand. Martha Stewart makes more money blowing her nose with an Irish linen napkin on the TV.
You get the point?
And it's not just Martha getting personally damaged here. Her Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stock has taken a pounding since the ImClone scandal broke. Investors, who may just think her Gracious Living lifestyle is worth something, are getting hurt too.
Now I'll be the first to admit I find Martha incredibly irritating. Former model, fashion diva, smart, famous . she's just so damn successful. And she still has time to cook puff pastries and fold towels correctly. Other folks -- including my wife -- find her advice and products useful and valuable. I see them as overpriced reminders that I'm time-compressed and socially inadequate.
But I recognize that these complaints are just me. And sure, Martha Stewart is part of the new aristocrat class that is distorting our country's democratic scheme. But that's not her fault.
Sure, there looks like there is plenty of corruption in the ImClone saga. For that matter, there is plenty of corruption in Corporate America in general. And, thankfully, it is being routed out.
But the danger in such purges is that they can easily become pogroms and witch hunts.
At this point, rhymes aside, Martha isn't a witch.
Allen Wastler is Managing Editor of CNN Money and a morning commentator on CNNfn. He can be emailed here.
Sure, there looks like there is plenty of corruption in the ImClone saga. For that matter, there is plenty of corruption in Corporate America in general. And, thankfully, it is being routed out.
With a flick of her wand, she could turn a broom into a snake or transform a pumpkin into a carriage. Her laughter would fill the air as she watched the confusion and surprise on the faces of her victims. Despite her mischievous nature, the tremendous flying witch had a heart of gold. She would often use her powers for good, helping those in need and bringing joy to the lives of others. She would swoop down from the sky to rescue lost animals or to grant wishes to those who were deserving. The villagers grew to love and admire her, knowing that her antics were all in good fun. The witch's broomstick was not just a mode of transportation, but an extension of her personality and power. It was a symbol of her freedom and independence, allowing her to explore the world and spread her magic far and wide. With her broomstick in hand, she was unstoppable, conquering the skies and leaving a lasting impression on all who crossed her path. In the end, the tremendous flying witch with a broom taught us that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, with a sense of adventure and a touch of mischief. She reminded us to embrace our unique powers and talents, and to use them to bring joy and laughter to the lives of others. So, the next time you see a witch zooming through the sky on her broomstick, remember the lessons of the tremendous flying witch and let your imagination soar..
Reviews for "Ancient Spells and Flying Brooms: Exploring the Role of Incantations in Broom Flight."
1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed in "Tremendous flying witch with broom". The story felt disjointed and lacked any real substance. The characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting, and I found it hard to connect with any of them. The plot meandered and didn't seem to have a clear direction, making it difficult to stay engaged. Additionally, the writing style was clunky and awkward, making it a struggle to read. Overall, this book just didn't deliver on its promise and I wouldn't recommend it.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars - "Tremendous flying witch with broom" was one of the worst books I've ever read. The whole concept felt like a cheap knockoff of better fantasy novels. The characters were flat and unoriginal, and the plot was predictable and unexciting. The writing was filled with clichés and lacked any depth or nuance. It felt like the author was just going through the motions, without any real passion or creativity. I couldn't wait to finish this book so I could move on to something better.
3. Amanda - 2/5 stars - While "Tremendous flying witch with broom" had an interesting premise, it fell flat in its execution. The pacing was off, with long stretches of nothing happening followed by rushed and chaotic plot developments. The characters were forgettable and lacked any real depth, making it hard to care about their fates. The world-building was also poorly done, leaving many unanswered questions and inconsistencies. Overall, this book had potential, but it failed to live up to it, leaving me feeling unsatisfied and disappointed.