Update on the World

Well, I have been busy lately. I guess that is a good thing but, well, it does get in the way of some quality writing time. Anyway, Im making my own time now for a quick roundup on the stories that have hit the north shore, chicago, illinois, the midwest, the central time zone, the us, north america, the western hemisphere, and the world.

First we have the so-called controversy over the proposed Islamic community center in Manhattan. Just putting it simply, the fact that this is a "controversy" at all is just the reason why I plan on looking to start a career in Vancouver. The US is a country founded upon the principles of freedom, economic and religious specifically. Unfortunately, the idiots on both sides of the ideological aisle have turned freedom of religion into freedom of CHRISTIAN religion. Seriously, how can you talk about patriotism on one hand and then question the rights of muslims to practice their religion on the other?

PGA championship. Way to go Dustin and Bubba. Not just for the great play all four days of the championship, but even more so for the way each of you handled disappointment. Dustin Johnson's reaction to the penalty is the epitome of golf as a game of integrity and his graciousness in defeat should be applauded. Equally impressive was Bubba Watson's excitement at the opportunity to represent his country even in a moment of sheer disappointment following the playoff loss.

As for the ryder cup, Corey Pavin better not pick Tiger. Yes, he was the best player in the game, perhaps even the best of all time in his heyday. But the reality is that the hoopla that surrounds his presence is not worth carrying the mediocre player Tiger is at this point in time. I believe Tiger would play well and certainly go out and win his singles match. But even a solid individual record would be nothing in the face of a defeat that would surely be in store for a Tiger-led US squad. Remember 2008?

LEBRON. I dont even want to type out that name anymore but I guess I cant help it. Okay, so now you are from Akron, a distinctly different place from Cleveland? Just pipe it Lebron. No one wants to hear you try to justify a decision which has clearly cost you a spot amongst the game's all-time greats. Akron is a suburb of Cleveland. Deal with it.