Breaking News: Coyotes prefer Quiznos over Subway

There is a great Commentary which was front and center today on cnn.com. Collins: Why this scientist believes in God. Evolution, and scientific discovery in general should NOT deny an existence of God. They only people who are threatened by this are corrupt institutions who want you to believe that they are the only path towards salvation. There is NO conspiracy to prove or convince people there is no God. If anything science creates more questions with each answer it finds. An excerpt from the article:

So, some have asked, doesn't your brain explode? Can you both pursue an
understanding of how life works using the tools of genetics and molecular
biology, and worship a creator God? Aren't evolution and faith in God
incompatible? Can a scientist believe in miracles like the resurrection?

Actually, I find no conflict here, and neither apparently do the 40
percent of working scientists who claim to be believers. Yes, evolution by
descent from a common ancestor is clearly true. If there was any lingering doubt
about the evidence from the fossil record, the study of DNA provides the
strongest possible proof of our relatedness to all other living things.

I still claim to be agnostic. I feel there is something beyond death, and there is a bigger picture than simply our time on Earth. What does it all mean? I haven't the foggiest idea, I just try to do right with my time here, and try not to pass judgement too harshly on the M.O. of the melting pot of different cultures and faiths out there.

The idea that there is one path to salvation is something that is lost on me. As the teachings of my childhood faith says: We are all sinners, I think that says it all.

If you didn't see this, it is pretty far out. A coyote somehow ended up in a Chicago Quizno's location. Check out the footage. Coyote in sub shop

This speaks for itself. I always knew my favorite beverage was divine. I'm certain right along with Peter Rabbit and Mary Magdalene that this was somehow covered up from the last supper by the Church. What Would Jesus Drink?

my lumps

I have a new found respect for Alanis Morissette after this doosey! Way to dis the Black Eyed Peas.... sing the song slow enough to hear the lyrics, and act...... Just like Fergie. Freaking Priceless.

An Enjoyable Sunday

Kate and I had a nice Sunday. We ate a nice lunch at Whiskey's which is near "the Pru" in Boston. Kate had a pulled pork sandwich and I had a cheese steak sandwich which had Poblano peppers and a spicy cheese on it. Our meals were served with great fries, cucumbers in spicy vinegar with onions, and Kate's came with Cole slaw which was nice. I had a Longtrail along with my meal which was satisfying.

Next, on a whim we rode out to Braintree on the red line and walked around the town. It was a nice walk, and it was a decent day for it as it was probably in the mid to high 40s. I went to Borders as well where I picked up the new Modest Mouse album "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank". I also got the book "Flags of our Fathers" by James Bradley. This was recently made into a film directed by Clint Eastwood. I've been on a history kick with my books recently. I finished John McCain's memoir "Faith of my Fathers" (which I believe I already mentioned) and it was excellent. I'm currently reading "1776", about the American revolution, and "The Brothers Bulger" by Howie Carr.

After our adventures in Braintree, a community so quaint it doesn't seem like it should be on the Red line, we returned to Boston. We went back towards the Prudential center and had some Ben & Jerry's for desert (which really was more like supper). We walked around a bit more. We took a wrong turn heading back to Haymarket station and walked through the Financial district. It was desolate to the point of being scary, and we quickly made a U-turn out of it. (I was reminded a bit of those Jack Naiper scenes in Batman, where Bruce Wayne's parents meet an untimely end.) Kate rescheduled the feast she cooks for me from Wednesday to Thursday. Ahhh... the extra time away will be tough. I'll manage.

IN THE WORLD

On the Brewing Unrest in The World: Argentina is once again trying to take over the Falkland Islands. Bizarre to say the very least. http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/03/30/argentina.falklands.ap/index.html

In nearby Chile, a nation which has made economic and democratic progress in recent years leftists are protesting, violently at that.

Police injured, hundreds detained in Chile protests

And since there is unrest in South America, why not tie this in, as it could prove to be a prelude, an omen per say, of what is yet to come.

Chavez's Arms Build-Up Concerns State Dept.

Taken directly from the article: Venezuela is going on a "buying spree" for military equipment that goes beyond the country's legitimate needs, according to the U.S. State Department.

STATESIDE:

Newt Gingrich is taking some flak for perhaps a poor choice of words, however I believe his sentiments are right on. A lot of people don't want to hear it but as a government we need to draw the line somewhere rather than cater to every person's needs. It will make everyone who comes to America MORE SUCCESSFUL if they learn English. There is nothing that says you can't speak English and still hold onto your culture. People who think otherwise are ignorant (I'm sorry, but I'm calling it as I see it) and their idealistic views cloud sound judgement. They are in denial of facts and statistics.

Abolish bilingual education, Gingrich urges

Many uninformed people may give this a cursory overview and think Gingrich doesn't want American kids to learn a second language. This is not what this is about. It is about people coming to this country and continuing to learn in their native language rather than learn English like they should. It hurts communities that have to support it, and it hurts the kids who will end up with lousy jobs because they can't communicate.

Newt Gingrich is the man. The "right" jumped the shark when they ran him out of office.

Gates calls for Guantanamo closure

From this article:

Of the 385 detainees at Guantanamo, fewer than 100 would be considered hard-core, Gates said. He said he assumes there would be room in the military prison system for them.

Gates describes "hardcore" as prisoners who would come back to the U.S. and try to harm us or our interests. This begs the question, what are the other 285 doing there? Getting training from the dangerous 100? I know I'd be pretty pissed off if I was held against my will for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.