I can’t believe this. My former home, the State of Georgia, is
currently embroiled in controversy over whether to teach alternative
theories regarding the origins of life on Earth. This is just
ludicrous.
“Creation is not science, so it should not be taught in science
class,” said Dr. Ayala, a professor of genetics at the University
of California at Irvine. “We don’t teach astrology instead of
astronomy or witchcraft practices instead of medicine.”
This is from a NY Times
article entitled Georgia
Takes on ‘Evolution’. These people are serious; however,
they need to take time out from thumping their bibles and look at the
world around them. Really look at some fossils. Really look at some
evolutionary evidence.
Of course, the crux of the issue is that they’re embarrassed to be
related to apes.
While poking around the net this morning keeping up to date on the
latest news, I ran across this fascinating article over at Security Focus entitled A Visit from the FBI. The following quote really caught my
eye:
Dave [the FBI Agent] had some surprises up his sleeve as well.
You’ll remember that I said he was using a ThinkPad (running
Windows!). I asked him about that, and he told us that many of the
computer security folks back at FBI HQ use Macs running OS X, since
those machines can do just about anything: run software for Mac,
Unix, or Windows, using either a GUI or the command line. And
they’re secure out of the box.
Of course, Dave the FBI agent later went on to say that they
couldn’t afford to purchase Mac laptops. That’s a real shame. At least
they know a good system when they see one.
It’s everywhere! The snow started around 6 PM last night and is
still falling this morning. The roads look a mess and the sidewalks are
6 to 10 inches deep in snow.
Oh! How I look forward to my commute this morning.
I’m distinctly envious of my buddy Bradley, who lives within walking
distance of his job at Western Illinois
University. And now that he doesn’t have to spend all his time
flunking freshman, life must be grand.
