Published 7/5/2009
by Damali Binta
at Bleacher Report - NFL
I would not have known that July 4th is Al Davis's birthday. I read a B/R article and I saw a few connections.
Al's birthday is also a day that North Korea displayed its capability. It sent out a signal. Will there be peace in the valley?
Al's birthday symbolizes a new beginning. There is a lesson, sometimes taught in Hebrew classes, that tells us that 8 and 80 symbolize new beginnings.
One thing is certain in the life of Moses. He led Israel out of bondage, away from Egypt, at the age of 80. Al could be the "Moses" of the Oakland Raiders.
Since math teaches us to decode and decipher information, I conjecture that Al's career is getting a new start, a new hope, and a new beginning.
Some folks belittle him, while others see his genius. Let's look at some patterns, connections and trends.
1. America is getting a new beginning by the new character of its leadership. Barack Obama symbolizes the people's choice to attempt a new beginning of the American Dream for a ...
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