Nukes, Felons, and Giant Rabbits (?)

German rabbit breeder Karl Szmolinsky presents his giant male breeding rabbit 'Robert' in Eberswalde, eastern Germany, February 2006. In a tale reminiscent of the last Wallace and Gromit movie, furious villagers in northeast England have hired armed guards to protect their beloved communal vegetable gardens from a suspected monster rabbit.


What a week for public demonstration. Just a few days after Jacques Chirac dropped his youth labor law due to large riots and protests throughout France, it appears that the Republican members of Congress have decided to concede a bit on their immigration policy. The original guest worker plan had stated that illegal immigrants would be felons within the U.S. Over the last week or so protests have taken place in many cities, and this along with internal divisions in the GOP has lead to a softening of the immigration policy being debated in Congress right now. There are still many other arguments over specifics within the legislation, but the major objection was the fact that simply being in the country is viewed in the same light as other felonies in the U.S. Now that we got this ridiculous measure out of the way its time to start focusing on an immigration policy which will benefit both Americans, and those seeking a better life here in our nation and just want to make an honest living......


Iranian President Mahmoun Ahmadinejad announced yesterday that Iran had successfully enriched low-grade uranium recently. This has caused much strife and opposition most notably by the U.S., Russia, and in part in the EU. Iran claims that they are developing these nuclear capabilities in order to create nuclear power, and not to eventually create an atomic warhead. While experts say that Iran is years away from being able to have nuclear capability, this is a step in that direction. The UN is sending International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohmamed ElBaradei to inspect Iran's uranium facilities to determine whether Iran is violating and agreements and whether or not they will face international punishment.......

In sports, yesterday the Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-0 and in doing so they clinched the Presidents Trophy with the best overall regular season record. This will ensure them home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs. Way to go boys!!!! The Reds opened up a series at Wrigley yesterday and they homered their way to a 9-2 victory over the Cubs. The Reds had home runs from 6 different players including a grand slam for Edwin Encarnacion, and a solo shot by Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo, his second of the year. So far Arroyo has had two starts, two wins, and two home runs. Not too bad for the recently acquired pitcher who spent the previous 3 seasons in the AL. The Tigers resume play today with the White Sox after a day off yesterday.