While young Cassandra plays, Geo. and Dr. Bui demonstrate the biology of natural selection.
Natural selection is a process by which individual organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive than those with unfavorable traits. Indeed...
...so long as Geo & Dr. Bui secure a steady supply of food their Jubilee Vietnam kinship group should survive. Here, their edible plants and animals included flank steak, chicken, and all manner of rice and noodles.
Modern biology is fun!
JVC ECOSYSTEM :: SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA USA
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Monday, September 18, 2006
Wildlife missionary
I am saddened by the death of Steve Irwin, the Croc Hunter.
I looked upon Irwin as a wildlife missionary, spreading the
gospel of love for animals.
Steve loved life, loved animals, loved and married an American,
boy I loved that guy!
But the ocean can be a dangerous place. As soon as you set foot in
the water, you enter the food chain. Steve knew the risks and
he played the odds with intelligence --but died nevertheless. Irwin
left us a legacy as a real wildlife evangelist.
Knowing what our pop-culture tries to pass off as role models
nowadays: "Survivor" rejects and "Paris Hilton", I'd be pleased
if my nieces and nephews took their inspiration from the
likes of Steve Irwin.
And Terri, well her soulmate is gone and she's still so young...
Godspeed, Steve....
.
I looked upon Irwin as a wildlife missionary, spreading the
gospel of love for animals.
Steve loved life, loved animals, loved and married an American,
boy I loved that guy!
But the ocean can be a dangerous place. As soon as you set foot in
the water, you enter the food chain. Steve knew the risks and
he played the odds with intelligence --but died nevertheless. Irwin
left us a legacy as a real wildlife evangelist.
Knowing what our pop-culture tries to pass off as role models
nowadays: "Survivor" rejects and "Paris Hilton", I'd be pleased
if my nieces and nephews took their inspiration from the
likes of Steve Irwin.
And Terri, well her soulmate is gone and she's still so young...
Godspeed, Steve....
.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Virginia's surprise birthday party at Jubilee Vietnamese
A week and a half ago, we had a surprise birthday party for Virginia following the Jubilee Vietnamese service.
In this picture, while Lisa Rich helps cut the cake, Pas. Nguyen Bui explains that it is not impolite in Vietnamese culture to ask someone their age.
However, Pas. Bui was unsuccessful in getting Virginia's cooperation.
Nice try Pastor!
~
In this picture, while Lisa Rich helps cut the cake, Pas. Nguyen Bui explains that it is not impolite in Vietnamese culture to ask someone their age.
However, Pas. Bui was unsuccessful in getting Virginia's cooperation.
Nice try Pastor!
~
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Nuclear restraint
I admire Condie Rice as Sect'y of State, but her call for Hezbollah and Israel to show restraint during a time of war, is odd.
If Hezbollah had nuclear weapons, --does anyone think they would hesitate to use them against Israel?
Israel has nuclear weapons; they do not use them.
The irony is that Israel is demonstrating restraint.
And speaking of lethal things flying through the air, I predict North Korea will get so impatient by the worldwide attention focused on this war that they'll fire off more missiles into the Sea of Japan very soon.
If Hezbollah had nuclear weapons, --does anyone think they would hesitate to use them against Israel?
Israel has nuclear weapons; they do not use them.
The irony is that Israel is demonstrating restraint.
And speaking of lethal things flying through the air, I predict North Korea will get so impatient by the worldwide attention focused on this war that they'll fire off more missiles into the Sea of Japan very soon.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Homo Sapien Brain-power
As expert hunter-gatherers, Early Man was able to bring down large game using his superior intellect.
Today however, modern man uses his brain power for other things, and so, has his game brought to him by other members of his tribe.
(Here, Pas. Bui & Geo enjoy the generosity of Jubilee Vietnamese wives who prepare edibles every Sunday afternoon. Caramba!
Today however, modern man uses his brain power for other things, and so, has his game brought to him by other members of his tribe.
(Here, Pas. Bui & Geo enjoy the generosity of Jubilee Vietnamese wives who prepare edibles every Sunday afternoon. Caramba!
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Plutonium vs. evil
"The real problem is in the hearts and minds of men. It is not a problem of physics but of ethics. It is easier to denature plutonium than to denature the evil from the spirit of man."
—Albert Einstein
—Albert Einstein
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Free Press: a very old concept
With regard to Muslim cartoon depictions in the world's free press:
Christians, Jews, Buddhists, and Mormons don't explode in violence when their religious sensibilities are offended. They certainly don't expect their beliefs to be immune from criticism, mockery, or dissent.
Radical Muslims should learn from their peaceful neighbours.
Christians, Jews, Buddhists, and Mormons don't explode in violence when their religious sensibilities are offended. They certainly don't expect their beliefs to be immune from criticism, mockery, or dissent.
Radical Muslims should learn from their peaceful neighbours.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Good foreign surveillance
Since the mass-terror attacks of 9/11, we've won two wars, liberated millions of people from monstrous regimes, and presided over democratic elections in Afghanistan and in Iraq.
"Focusing" on the big picture, some Americans are upset that, during this period, the President eavesdropped on al Qaida telephone conversations received in the United States.
"Focusing" on the big picture, some Americans are upset that, during this period, the President eavesdropped on al Qaida telephone conversations received in the United States.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
U.S.A., U.K., Australia, N. Zealand
It seems to this missionary that the world is quite fortunate to have English-speaking nations who are willing to do most of the world's heavy lifting in securing liberty and peace for its citizenry.
In the meantime, most of Europe cowers.
In the meantime, most of Europe cowers.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Argentina --please answer the phone
This week while France was burning, a stadium in Argentina was filled with people waving Che Guevara flags and screaming obscenities at Pres. George W. Bush's free trade proposals.
Obscenities_Che Guevera. A perfect match.
Um, excuse, me Argentina, but anyone whose personal income and survival depends on which way the world turns, should have dropped Che's marxist/leninist ideas like a hot potato --a generation ago.
Argentina! you have a phone call, it's reality on line 1!
Obscenities_Che Guevera. A perfect match.
Um, excuse, me Argentina, but anyone whose personal income and survival depends on which way the world turns, should have dropped Che's marxist/leninist ideas like a hot potato --a generation ago.
Argentina! you have a phone call, it's reality on line 1!
Exceptional heritage
America, as a nation of immigrants, assimilites foreign nationals much easier than, say, European countries.
The 2-week sacking of France teach just how exceptional my country really is.
Of course in America we have our own problems of divisive multiculturalism. But I am nevertheless so thankful for my liberties.
Islam is entirely incompatible with "individual liberty." On the other hand, liberty is a crucial component of western countries. The United States of America was planned and created by people who were Christians, were biblically literate, but who respected other traditions.
Think about it!
In countries under the tyranny of Islamic law, there’s no such idea as liberty: you are either a Muslim, or are in danger of having your throat cut open with a rusty knife by dark consciences; cf. Matt 5:44.
The 2-week sacking of France teach just how exceptional my country really is.
Of course in America we have our own problems of divisive multiculturalism. But I am nevertheless so thankful for my liberties.
Islam is entirely incompatible with "individual liberty." On the other hand, liberty is a crucial component of western countries. The United States of America was planned and created by people who were Christians, were biblically literate, but who respected other traditions.
Think about it!
In countries under the tyranny of Islamic law, there’s no such idea as liberty: you are either a Muslim, or are in danger of having your throat cut open with a rusty knife by dark consciences; cf. Matt 5:44.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
To: Pakistan, with love
Most don't know, but the Pentagon's budget performs vital Christian charity.
America's Pakistan Earthquake Response, to date:
Evacuated Locals: 8,218
Humanitarian Supplies: 940 tons
Med Supplies: 53 tons
Blankets: 6,640
Cots: 2,210
Airlift Missions: 104
100% of the indirect charity that Virginia and I give --goes through the U.S. government!
Behold, a Christian nation practicing Christian charity --through our emissary --the U.S. Armed Forces.
America's Pakistan Earthquake Response, to date:
Evacuated Locals: 8,218
Humanitarian Supplies: 940 tons
Med Supplies: 53 tons
Blankets: 6,640
Cots: 2,210
Airlift Missions: 104
100% of the indirect charity that Virginia and I give --goes through the U.S. government!
Behold, a Christian nation practicing Christian charity --through our emissary --the U.S. Armed Forces.
Monday, October 31, 2005
1st George 1:1
"But now bring me a man who deploys to the mission frontier. And when the man arrives he becomes an exponent of Christ." ~ 1 George 1:1
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Poverty's cure
CNN's Christiane Amanpour inquired: "What is the solution for stopping nearly a billion people around the world having to struggle on less than $1 a day?"
Christiane, the solution is Freedom and Opportunity.
Freedom creates many kinds of fruit: opportunity is one.
A nation's citizens then use opportunity to unleash their creativity. NEWS FLASH: Freedom and opportunity cure poverty.
Christiane, the solution is Freedom and Opportunity.
Freedom creates many kinds of fruit: opportunity is one.
A nation's citizens then use opportunity to unleash their creativity. NEWS FLASH: Freedom and opportunity cure poverty.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Where's Bono?
The 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Kashmir on October 8, killed more than 53,000 people.
Virginia and I have learned that time is running out for survivors unless help arrives before winter.
I, um, must have missed the star-spangled Hollywood relief telethon for this disaster.
Something must have made the tsunami a more chic calamity, I don't know, --but the Pakistanis need aid just as badly. Where's Bono?
Virginia and I have learned that time is running out for survivors unless help arrives before winter.
I, um, must have missed the star-spangled Hollywood relief telethon for this disaster.
Something must have made the tsunami a more chic calamity, I don't know, --but the Pakistanis need aid just as badly. Where's Bono?
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment." --Ralph Waldo Emerson
"You're in good hands on the mission frontier with George & Virginia; deploy with us!" --Ralph Waldo Obregon
"You're in good hands on the mission frontier with George & Virginia; deploy with us!" --Ralph Waldo Obregon
Monday, October 03, 2005
Newtonian physics
I have become so impressed with what I can do with Newtonian physics -- my cell phone, my car, my Powerbook, my e-mail, etc., -- that I sometimes forget that the vast majority of the universe is not Newtonian.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
The gumbo people (Katrina)
My Lord!--last week, Louisiana's two senators didn't even blink when they asked the federales for $250 billion for their state, following Katrina.
Nawlins is a state that simply doesn't care about anything but money and power. Ten years ago I saw documentaries on A&E about Louisiana corruption; I thought, "That can't be true!" But it was. And it is.
Louisiana political and police corruption ranks right up there with Mexico City! During Katrina, Virginia and I saw with our own eyes armed Louisiana police looting Walmart stores in front of live MSNBC cameras! They didn't care!
The likelihood of the gumbo people of New Orleans choosing to clean up the corrupt political and police culture they've endorsed for decades is about as realistic as Fidel Castro taking up market economics.
My Lord!--without safeguards, why in the world should President Bush give $250 billion to the gumbo people?
Nawlins is a state that simply doesn't care about anything but money and power. Ten years ago I saw documentaries on A&E about Louisiana corruption; I thought, "That can't be true!" But it was. And it is.
Louisiana political and police corruption ranks right up there with Mexico City! During Katrina, Virginia and I saw with our own eyes armed Louisiana police looting Walmart stores in front of live MSNBC cameras! They didn't care!
The likelihood of the gumbo people of New Orleans choosing to clean up the corrupt political and police culture they've endorsed for decades is about as realistic as Fidel Castro taking up market economics.
My Lord!--without safeguards, why in the world should President Bush give $250 billion to the gumbo people?
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