Teddy Bears

It's remarkable, not to say damn scary, that cultures 700 years apart co-exist on the same planet at the same time. I don't know of any teddy bears named Jesus but there are quite a few ballplayers with the name without repercussions.

My teddy bear was named Bo-Bo. A family story has it that I ripped out its eyes one time so he wouldn't see me cry. There's a good traditional male upbringing for you.

What's going to happen when these crazies get nukes?

clipped from www.cnn.com Sudan protesters: Execute teacher KHARTOUM, Sudan (CNN) -- Hundreds of protesters brandishing ceremonial swords and sticks gathered outside Khartoum's presidential palace Friday to vent their anger against a British teacher jailed for allowing children to name a teddy bear "Mohammed." At least 600 Islamic demonstrators spilled out of mosques after prayers, chanting: "By soul, by blood, I will fight for the Prophet Mohammed." Some of the protesters demanded the teacher's execution, according to The Associated Press. The agency reports that some chanted: "No tolerance: Execution" and "Kill her, kill her by firing squad." The number of demonstrators was estimated by witnesses to be closer to 1,000 people. Western journalists who attempted to talk to the protesters were ushered away by men in plain clothes.