Islamic Creationist and a Book Sent Round the World

An article by Cornelia Dean of the NYTimes...

An Islamic creationist is mailing a lavishly illustrated, 800-page attack on evolutionary theory to scientists around the world.

Great article...

Whole Foods CEO "sorry" for anonymous Web posts

So, the CEO of a public company posts comments about his company and about potential acquisition targets on Yahoo bulletin boards!!!

He was quoted as saying:he "posted on Yahoo! under a pseudonym because I had fun doing it. Many people post on bulletin boards using pseudonyms."

Are you kidding me???

What a monumental DOPE.

He won't be CEO for long...and probably will be sued out the WAZOOO...not to mention the possibility of charges

A survival imperative for the Human Race

In 1993, J. Richard Gott III computed with scientific certainty that humanity would survive at least 5,100 more years but less than 7.8MM years...

He has been surprisingly accurate and has used his formulas to predict the longevity of Broadway shows, newspapers, and political leaders around the world.

Not too scary?

Sounds optimistic???

He has issued a wakeup call and says that we need to have colonized another planet within 46 years otherwise the number shrinks.

What a great article and interesting thinking.

Even though I vaguely understand the math, I wholeheartedly agree!

We need to move "Up" and out before something happens!

Spanish dad loses visitation rights after taking son to bull run

So, you are saying that running the bulls with your son at the annual festival in Pampalona, Spain doesn't sound too bad huh?

The kid was 10!!!!

Not only is he an idiot, but he said he would do it again!!!!

New Home Sentiment sinks - 16 Year Low

The index that tracks new home buyer sentiment has sunk to a 16 year low with a rate of 24.

27 was the expected rate with 50 being a positive opinion.

One has to wonder about the continued rise in gas/fuel prices, drop in the housing market and increase in consumer debt...

When does the Fed decide to start lowering rates, because inflation excluding Fuel/energy and Healthcare just isn't there?!?!?!?

Cop shot with his own Taser

This may seem funny...but it isn't really...read the second sentence.

He was shot with the taser when he stopped at his home to use the bathroom ON HIS WAY to a burglary.

I'm not sure what he was thinking...

A Brazilian Crew kills 83 dolphins and then jokes about it - People are Horrible Part II

A Brazilian crew kills 83 dolphins to use as shark bait.

Not only is it against the law...

It's filmed...

AND they joke about it!!!

1 1/2 years per offense. I hope they go to jail as well.

Vick indicted for dog fighting - People are horrible part I

He was finally indicted after all these months for sponsoring illegal dogfighting at his home in VA

All I can say is that I hope he goes to jail!

At the very least a lengthy suspension when the NFL Commish gets ahold of htis...

People are horrible...

Possible Link to Lucy's Ancestors Found

No, this isn't your Aunt Lucy, but she is part of your family tree!

It looks like scientists have found a link between Lucy's species (Australopithecus afarensis) and a predecessor--Australopithecus anamensis.

This brings a clear path of our origins back to about 4.2MM years.

Great stuff and very interesting

The Further West

My Oldest and Best Friend Chris has started a blog of his own...

The Further West

Please visit it.

It's an eclectic mix of politics, religion, sports and even fishing.

Well worth a regular visit.

Libya lifts death sentences on medics in HIV case

In what amounts to extortion, Libya held 5 Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian Doctor "Hostage" for the past 8 years.

They were accused of intentionally infecting 460 children with HIV.

"Confessions" were obtained through torture.

Well, they finally got thier bribe for $460MM and it looks like they will be releasing them shortly.

It sets a very bad precedence by paying them.

BTW...the organization paying: the Benghazi International Fund, which is financed by the European Union, United States, Bulgaria and Libya.

I doubt Libya will be paying any share of this...

Source Associates - George Allen

If you are in a finance/accounting/IT related position in the Northeast (NJ and NY)...and looking for a new position...I suggest contacting George Allen at Source Associates.

He's been a huge help and sounding board.

A quality professional that doesn't hound you.

Give him a call and let him know who you are.

World Series of Poker - No Limit Texas Hold'em Main Event 2007

Today is the beginning of the end of the Main event. The 2007 No Limit Texas Hold'em Main Event.

It starts at 12PM PST...so keep an eye on the news for the winner.

There are nine players at the final table. Many of them amatuers, with one player quiting his full time job to play in the tournament...With payouts from $525k to 8.25MM for the last 9 seats, it seems like he made a great call!

I can't wait to see it on TV!!!

Florida starts to raise artificial reefs

in a perfect example of "Nice Try but BAD results" Florida dumped hundreds of thousands of used tires off the coast in an attempt to build artificial coral reefs.

In the years since (40+) the tires have killed surrounding reefs and marine life.

It could take years to fix, so if you like to dive and want to get paid for it...I bet there is a job there for you...for quite a long time.

In a time of global warming and environmental destruction, how can we know what impact of some of the attempts to alter the environment in a positive way...simply, we just don't know what we are doing beyond the simple fact...we ARE having an impact.

China to Zap rain clouds ahead of Olympic games

China has guaranteed a rain free olympics in 2008...Considering the country is usually deep in a water crisis, this may not be too hard to do...

However, the start of the olympics coincides with Bejing's rainy season so China plans to fire rockets at rain clouds in hopes to disperse them before they disrupt the ceremonies.

It is an interesting approach. An approach that I can see many scientists and countries watching to see what the outcome is.

This could impact water shortages in the future...for good and bad.

"Preference" poll - 4 Days left...

With 4 days left...it seems that "Taking a bullet in the leg..." is gaining momentum.

There was one lone person (I think I know who it was) that picked watching Bridges of Madison county...and I commend her decision...for a person that wouldn't hurt a fly, I am sure she had a little difficulty in making that call!!!!

I am interested in hearing what kind of discussion with Michael Moore would take place...would it be "Inquiring minds want to know" or similar to the CNN Sanjay Gupta exchange on Larry King???

As for Al Gore...BLEH!

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Current Results:
Discussing his "Invention" of the internet with Al Gore 1 (10%)
Discussing how to save the world with Michael Moore 2 (20%)
Watching Bridges of Madison County 1 (10%)
Taking a bullet in the leg 6 (60%)

The $54MM pant lawsuit that just won't die

Judge Roy Pearson is back at it again...trying to harrass the Chungs again.

this has been going on way too long and shows the litigous nature of our society and the lack of protection for people from frivolous lawsuits.

This guy's case was pretty harshly slapped down by Judge Bartnoff in June and again today.

Hopefully Judge Bartnoff will grant the Chung's request and require Pearson to pay their legal fees of $83k (and growing)...

I expect this dope who is off his rocker to file an appeal very shortly...and...more money down the drain...the Chungs' money and taxpayer dollars...

disgraceful

Buy it now on EBAY - a solution to the Iraq war

Update...this auction seems to have been cancelled and a few others popped up...I guess the Pentagon didn't like the idea...
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Captnabil (who has 100% positive feedback btw) has offered up a solution to the Iraq War on Ebay!!!

last I checked the current bid was in excess of $5300 and looks to go higher...

the Buy it Now price is set at $5MM...strangely inexpensive considering the current administration is spending $12B (yes BILLION) a month trying to figure it out.

For those of you thinking that $5MM is for the Plan only...I agree...and the follow-up question is...what is the figure for implementation???

Elvis seen in a rock???

LaDell Alexander sees an image of Elvis (who died in 1977) in her favorite pet rock!!!

It is a new spin on the Jesus Toast and should fetch a mint on EBAY when the list it for sale.

The over/under bet for bidding is $16,200.

It will probably be won by some internet company or maybe even Michael Jackson...

Canadian passengers sue TB flier

I'm glad this has started.

This guy flaunted his knowledge of the system to fly and drive all over Europe, and the United States so he can go on his wedding, while potentially infected with drug resistant TB.

He put MILLIONS of people at risk.

As a personal injury attorney, If someone walked into his office and asked him to represent them in a case like this he would jump all over it with little $ signs going off in the back of his head!

Andrew Speaker! Don't forget that name. He should have been put in jail for reckless endangerment. One charge for every person on every flight he took.

Now, don't get me wrong...the CDC and the border patrol DROPPED the ball on this one making it easier for this dope to do what he did.