Evolution IS a Theory

Just yesterday I spoke of activist judges and today we have another example. Clarence Cooper, U.S. District Judge, has ordered that the stickers approved by the school board have to be removed. His muddled response reads:

“By denigrating evolution, the school board appears to be endorsing the well-known prevailing alternative theory, creationism or variations thereof, even though the sticker does not specifically reference any alternative theories.”

Denigrating? It’s merely stating the truth, evolution is a theory. Look! Even Merriam-Webster’s dictionary uses evolution as an example when defining the word “theory”:

2 : a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain natural phenomena <a theory of organic evolution>

So another liberal judge stomps all over our civil liberties, overriding the choices of the people.

Speaking of the ACLU (the group that is claims to fight for our freedoms), they’ve actually come out in favor of the verdict, thus showing their true colors. Shameful.

Kentucky vs. Tennessee

The Cats handled the Vols, even though they sent their hit men after our leader, Chuck Hayes, and broke his nose! Who knew the mafia had a branch office in Knoxville?

Construction Worker Gets a Super Bowl Dream

T.O. says:

“What a lot of people don’t realize is, I have been doing a lot of rehab on my own, healing on my own,” Owens told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Spiritually, God is healing me and I am way ahead of what a lot of people expected me to be, even the doctor.”

While the AP is reporting that the Doc is saying it’s a no go. Ownes has been a huge factor in the Eagle’s success this year, so who knows what will happen?

Update: Now he can “run” but not “play”. Does this remind anyone else of Boobie Miles in Friday Night Lights?

Meanwhile, with TE Chad Lewis out with a foot injury, Jeff Thompson gets to stop being a construction worker and start being a Super Bowl tight end. Thompson says, “It’s incredible. I’m probably the luckiest guy in the world.” I’m guessing that construction workers everywhere are now suddenly Eagle fans. How cool is that?

Vox Blogoli: Gay Marriage

In reference to Hugh Hewitt’s Vox Blogoli Vol. 2, No. 1.

This excerpt is relatively mild but paints left and right equally. I would have to argue that while Conservative opposition to social causes like gay marriage is much more likely to be misrepresented by the MSM as being “extremist” or even “fascist.” In actuality, Conservatives are more likely to be found working within the system for change, rather than circumnavigating established laws. One example is liberal groups dubiously “supporting” activist judges to write new laws when that’s clearly not their responsibility. Another here.

All of this, of course, is merely my perception.

80% Shooting is Mighty Fine

Here’s something you don’t see everyday. Utah beat Air Force 63-51 by shooting 80% from the field. Yikes. Since when were selectivity laser-scope’s allowed in NCAA play?

Starbucks Density

Kottke has an interesting post about Starbucks density. My office smashed my home, 14 to 7. But this got me thinking. Who says more is better? What if I’m sick of seeing a Starbucks everywhere I look? Aren’t the same people who bow at the Seattle-born bistro one minute, cursing the pervasive presence of Wal-Mart the next?

I’m guessing it isn’t their spatial logistics that riles but what these stores represent. Wal-Mart is the place where regular people get their regular stuff. Starbucks, however, is the elite coffee house. “Ha. Don’t you just pity those poor people who have to drink Folgers?”

So who’s to say the winner isn’t Bozeman, Montana which is certifiably, 100% Starbucks-free? I’ll post more about this after I get back with my Cafe Mocha.

Movie: The Village

M. Night Shyamalan is quite creative. Other than the whole, I-did-everything conceit, I have to applaud. The Village is a bizarre but thought-provoking morality play. After a slow start, the plot starts to open up. The members of the Quaker-like group become more real as we learn about what brought them to this way of life. Don’t want to give much away because it’s the suspense that keeps you watching. But for those of you who prefer ideas over action, this is a flick for you.

7.5 out of 10

The One Thing

You know how certain songs really “take you back”? It’s amazing how our brains work with scents and sounds. It’s like they’re hard-coded to specific memories. Words and pictures can get you there, but often they’ll take the scenic route. What got me thinking:

Well you know just what you do to me
The way you move soft and slippery
Cut the night just like a razor
Rarely talk and that’s the danger

Can you hear it?

You know your voice is a love song
It’s a cat call from the past
There’s no ice in your lovers walk
You don’t look twice cause you move so fast

And suddenly I’m back in 1985.

Fire That Marketer!

Don’t even ask me what I was looking for when I found this.

Is God Good?

Prosthesis has an interesting post on the whole, “Where was God during the tsunami?” ordeal. It’s a fairly complex topic being that God is, well, so entirely above us. I think part of the battle is understanding that it is God who defines what is “good” and what is “evil” and our definitions don’t always jive.

I think it’s safe to say, humans as a general rule, think we’re better than we really are.

Teen Miraculously Survives Rabies

Getting rabies is almost always fatal. There are only four recorded cases where a person has survived a rabies infection and all four had either been vaccinated or received rabies vaccine shots prior to the arrival of symptons. Now, Jeanna Giese, has survived the ordeal without either.

Many are calling this a miracle since this has never happened before. Doctors induced a coma which may have played a role in saving this 15-year-olds life, but her family and friends count prayer and God’s hand as the primary reason they still have their daughter with them.

NFL Conference Championships

Lots of drama as we ready for a day full of flurries and football! The Patriots are the defending champs going up against the rookie-led Steelers. The Eagles, who’ve come up a game short in their quest to reach the Super Bowl three seasons straight, will get another chance today against the Falcons.

I don’t care especially much about these games as Fantasy Football (my fatal addiction) pretty much drops off the map at week 16. But I do wish one thing. And this I wish with all my heart. Die Patriots! Die!

Here are the lines:
Atlanta @Philadelphia -5
New England -3 @ Pittsburgh

If I were a betting man… who am I kidding, I am a betting man. Let’s put $200 on Philly to break-on-through and $100 on Team Brady. Here’s hoping the jinx kicks in.

Women and Men Are Different, Duh

Don’t let anyone get away with it if they try to tell you that women and men are the same. Our brains are different. Which makes our different career choices make sense. To quote our smelly friends, Viva le difference! [via kottke 1 2]

Einstein Gets It Half Right?

Einstein’s theory of relativity is apparently missing a few pieces. Recently, we’ve learned that an anomaly like black holes can really throw a wrench into the equation. Amazing.

Free Speech Under Attack Down Under

The whole concept of “hate” crimes is a bit ridiculous. If it’s a crime, then it’s a crime, so apply the punishment. In a similar vein, the hate speech proponents (generally groups like the ACLU and activist judges) have been pushing for crime status for certain types of speech. So now in a landmark ruling, an Australian court has caved in. Thereby taking away basic freedoms from their citizens. How long will it be that speech considered anti-government will land the speaker in prison?