Monday, June 04, 2007
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
What I am currently reading
click title to read more, although the title comes off a little harsh towards those that do believe, it is a very well written book, well researched and full of strong arguments. This guy has seen first hand the horrors committed in the name of belief such as suicide bombings in the middle east or the genocide in Eastern Europe which is why he takes the stance that he does.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Off to work
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Crazy Kirk Cameron
It is funny how Kirk Cameron debunks evolution as not being based on evidence yet where is there evidence of creationism, better yet where is your God??? For if there was evidence of God, it wouldn't be called faith would it? Faith is belief without evidence, belief for no good reason but because. These believers talk about the bible like it is fact yet it's stories and even its origins cannot be tested. These same believers laugh at science which starts out with questions searches for answers and adapts its answers as more information is discovered.
Religion is like a book written in stone-what you see is what you get. Science is like a supercomputer constantly evolving, improving, adapting to new demands, learning from its mistakes and applying new knowledge. Religion provides the answers but science asks the questions. One requires a closed mind, the other demands an open mind.
Other countries are on the cutting edge of stem cell research seeking to end diseases such as diabetes while America is still debating evolution all because of a system of beliefs that can never be accepted as fact. It is a sad state of affairs. Maybe there is a God, but this is irrelevant.
You should not live a good life and be a good person because of some promise of an afterlife made by religion, you should do it for a more simple reason: this may be your only life (i.e. no do-overs).
Monday, May 21, 2007
David Suzuki's Nature Challenge
2. Eat meat-free meals once a week
3. Buy a fuel efficient, low-polluting car
4. Choose an energy efficient home and appliances
6. Walk, bike or take transit to regular destinations
7. Prepare your meals with locally produced food
8. Choose a home close to regular destinations
9. Support alternatives to the car
10. Get involved, stay informed
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Dog Thieves???
Updated Sat. May. 19 2007 10:27 PM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
The latest target for thieves and kidnappers are the pint-sized dogs made trendy by celebutantes like Paris Hilton.
The toy breeds like teacup poodles and yorkshire terriers are hard to breed and in demand.
Prices of US$1,600 or more for the tiny dogs are not unusual.
Because they are small, their owners can take them almost anywhere.
"They're much easier to shove inside your jacket or into a bag," said pet store manager Samantha Kaplan.
And if the owners can afford to drop thousands on a dog, pampering the pooch isn't a problem either.
"I can pretty much say they get treated better than kids," said dog groomer Karen Cutler.
However, those combination of factors -- high-value, easily portable dogs; well-heeled owners -- make them a target for dognappers.
Security cameras captured the theft of four yorkshire terriers in California from a family's home by gun-toting bandits. Each dog was worth $2,500.
Two men have been arrested and face charges of residential robbery, grand theft and burglary.
Burglars in Illinois trashed one house, stealing electronics, jewellry -- and the family's pug Pixie. "We're all heartbroken because he was part of the family," said owner Doreen Deatrick.
Fortunately, police were able to retrieve Pixie. At one point, a reward of US$4,500 was offered, and one radio station hired a pet psychic.
At a Lombard, Ill. pet store, one clerk got punched in the face when trying to stop two men who stole a one-kilogram silky terrier. In a previous incident involving a silky terrier, the thief sprayed the clerk with mace.
Some pet stores have massively upgraded their security as a result.
The hot pooches are often resold, but in rare cases, some are held for ransom from their owners.
One woman was asked for $2,000 to get her little dog back. She was reunited with her pet after a third party intervened.
At a Montreal dog run, some say they've heard stories that sound an awful lot like dognapping to them.
"A friend lost sight of her dog in the part and someone called her up and said, 'I have your dog. Bring a hundred dollars to old Montreal'," said Ingrid Harrison.
In addition to putting owners on alert, the canine crime wave has created a growth industry in one area. Some are following Ace Ventura's lead and hanging up their shingles as pet detectives.
With a report from CTV's Genevieve Beauchemin and files from Associated Press
Friday, May 18, 2007
Hearing loss
Ian Murray, a hearing instrument specialist at the Robillard hearing Aid Centres in Ottawa, said that even 30 seconds at a venue at 100 decibels – well below the level created by a single leaf blower, let alone a stack of high-powered speakers - can cause permanent hearing loss.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
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