Important poll finds people would like to do things they can't do

Most Americans would rather read minds than fly, a super poll of super powers conducted by the super people at the super Marist Institute for Public Opinion in Poughkeepsie has found. Super.

An equal percentage of people who want to read minds, 28 percent, said in the poll they'd like to travel through time.

Among other super powers in the poll were teleportation and, my personal favorite, "unsure," a super power chosen by 8 percent of Americans, who were probably unsure why they were being asked such questions by the influential polling institution.

But don't ask me. I don't read minds.

Up, up and away!

When Tweeters tweet, the world still doesn't care

Tweets from around the Mid-Hudson Valley:

* Kingston Alderman Tom Hoffay makes an important promise to his constituents, which has to do with moving furniture.

Okay...I vow...never to change my home office around again....ever..less than a minute ago via webTom Hoffay
tomhoffay

* Chickens: the new tomatoes.

In my town, backyard chickens are the new tomato plants. Everyone seems to be growing their own! #HudsonValleyless than a minute ago via webLeslie Coons
LeslieCoons

* Marist College has a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, but it won't tell you what it is.

BIG announcement will be made at these events that will impact HS Class of 2011 and beyond.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckMarist College
Marist

* The New York State Senate has live coverage of the New York State Senate not passing the late budget.

Joint hearing "From Battlegrounds to Classrooms" happening now. Details & live video here:http://bit.ly/bhDtZp #Education #Veteransless than a minute ago via TweetDeckNew York Senate
NYSenate

* Assemblyman Marc Molinaro is an angry man.

Back to Albany... I share your anger. http://bit.ly/cEhssfless than a minute ago via FacebookMarc Molinaro
marcmolinaro

* Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders comes to the area:

Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders will be playing a live show with her new band at the farm Saturday 5/29! http://bit.ly/aObNOsless than a minute ago via webWoodstockFarm
WoodstockFarm

Wait! Did I just learn something on Twitter?