CO2 vs Temperature: Last 400,000 years
"Over the last 400,000 years the natural upper limit of atmospheric CO2 concentrations was about 300 ppm. Today, CO2 concentrations worldwide average about 370 ppm. Humans may be able to take credit for some of these additions, but not all of them. Earth's plant life will respond to soak up these additions with additional biologic activity, but this takes time. Meanwhile perhaps up to 9% of CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere today may be attributable to human-related activities like agriculture, industry, and transportation. Compared to former geologic periods, concentrations of CO2 in our atmosphere are still very small and may not have a statistically measurable effect on global temperatures. For example, during the Ordovician Period 460 million years ago CO2 concentrations were 4400 ppm while temperatures then were about the same as they are today."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Exclusive: Fossella will not seek re-election
Exclusive: Fossella will not seek re-election
"In a bombshell announcement that brings the curtain down on one of the most storied careers in Staten Island political history, fifth-term Republican Rep. Vito Fossella will not seek re-election this fall."
"In a bombshell announcement that brings the curtain down on one of the most storied careers in Staten Island political history, fifth-term Republican Rep. Vito Fossella will not seek re-election this fall."
Monday, May 19, 2008
Obama and "torte reform"
Obama on a jihad with foods we want to eat?.. in Oregon:
"'We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK,' Obama said.
'That's not leadership. That's not going to happen,' he added."
"'We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK,' Obama said.
'That's not leadership. That's not going to happen,' he added."
This ain't gonna sell in Florida
"We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK," Obama said.
"That's not leadership. That's not going to happen," he added.
"That's not leadership. That's not going to happen," he added.
The next big question:
"is 72 degrees too hot or too cold?"
Overtime for special events wearing out cops, chief says
Overtime for special events wearing out cops, chief says
"Tony Kleibecker, the city's public safety director, figures officers can't absorb many more hours, although the tab for special events is paid by event promoters, not taxpayers."
"Tony Kleibecker, the city's public safety director, figures officers can't absorb many more hours, although the tab for special events is paid by event promoters, not taxpayers."
Texas is booming!
CARPE DIEM
"Adding 262,000 jobs in Texas over the last 12 months is almost like adding an entire new state the size of Wyoming (total state employment of 283,000) to the Texas economy. Even the construction sector in Texas is booming - 3,000 jobs were added in April, for a gain of 23,200 jobs over the year."
Maybe Michigan might ask what they're doin'?
Naaaaa........
"Adding 262,000 jobs in Texas over the last 12 months is almost like adding an entire new state the size of Wyoming (total state employment of 283,000) to the Texas economy. Even the construction sector in Texas is booming - 3,000 jobs were added in April, for a gain of 23,200 jobs over the year."
Maybe Michigan might ask what they're doin'?
Naaaaa........
Obama tells us how warm he'll let us keep our homes
Obama camp tells us to turn turn down thermostat and wear cardigan sweaters
"'We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK,' Obama said."
"'We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK,' Obama said."
Barry O channeling Jimmah?
Report: Blue Cross CEO compensation above industry average
Report: Blue Cross CEO compensation above industry average
"A newspaper reports that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's chief executive officer has been earning more than the national average for similar positions in the insurance industry."
I don't know if this guy is paid too much or not but the Freep reports this as if anyone earning more then the "national average" has done something wrong.
Aren't half of ALL executives paid more than "the national average"?
"A newspaper reports that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's chief executive officer has been earning more than the national average for similar positions in the insurance industry."
I don't know if this guy is paid too much or not but the Freep reports this as if anyone earning more then the "national average" has done something wrong.
Aren't half of ALL executives paid more than "the national average"?
Rising food costs taking toll on family budgets
Rising food costs taking toll on family budgets
"Congress last year required more ethanol in the nation's fuel supply in a bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. But in its efforts to solve one problem, lawmakers created another."
And the same democrat liars who brought us the food price explosion tell us they will save the earth as they triple energy costs to us little people.
"Congress last year required more ethanol in the nation's fuel supply in a bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. But in its efforts to solve one problem, lawmakers created another."
And the same democrat liars who brought us the food price explosion tell us they will save the earth as they triple energy costs to us little people.
Medicaid Money Laundering
Medicaid Money Laundering
"Now it turns out that states have been goosing their financing arrangements to maximize their federal payouts and dump more of their costs onto taxpayers nationwide.
The swindle works like this: A state overpays state-run health-care providers, such as county hospitals or nursing homes, for Medicaid benefits far in excess of its typical rates. Then the federal government reimburses the state for 'half' of the inflated bills. Once the state bags the extra matching funds, the hospital is required to rebate the extra money it received at the scam's outset. Cash thus makes a round trip from states to providers and back to the states – all to dupe Washington."
And the democrat politicians want these people want to take over our entire healthcare system?
"Now it turns out that states have been goosing their financing arrangements to maximize their federal payouts and dump more of their costs onto taxpayers nationwide.
The swindle works like this: A state overpays state-run health-care providers, such as county hospitals or nursing homes, for Medicaid benefits far in excess of its typical rates. Then the federal government reimburses the state for 'half' of the inflated bills. Once the state bags the extra matching funds, the hospital is required to rebate the extra money it received at the scam's outset. Cash thus makes a round trip from states to providers and back to the states – all to dupe Washington."
And the democrat politicians want these people want to take over our entire healthcare system?
Obama/Teamster deal?
The Local
"The Wall Street Journal recently reported that last summer, Illinois Senator Barack Obama told officials in the Teamsters union that he favored ending the Independent Review Board (IRB) that was created in 1989 by the federal government to rid the union of organized crime. Tommy Vietor, a spokesman for Obama, confirmed the story, saying that the candidate believed that the IRB had 'run its course' because 'organized crime influence in the union has drastically declined.' The Teamsters subsequently endorsed Obama for president, in late February."
"The Wall Street Journal recently reported that last summer, Illinois Senator Barack Obama told officials in the Teamsters union that he favored ending the Independent Review Board (IRB) that was created in 1989 by the federal government to rid the union of organized crime. Tommy Vietor, a spokesman for Obama, confirmed the story, saying that the candidate believed that the IRB had 'run its course' because 'organized crime influence in the union has drastically declined.' The Teamsters subsequently endorsed Obama for president, in late February."
Yippie Kay Yay America
"If you find supporting John McCain unpalatable, here's the next best thing."
http://www.anationforchange.com/
http://www.anationforchange.com/
31,000 Scientists Rejecting Global Warming Theory to be Named Monday
31,000 Scientists Rejecting Global Warming Theory to be Named Monday
"The names of over 31,000 American scientists that reject the theory of anthropogenic global warming are to be revealed on Monday.
Although this will occur at the National Press Club in Washington, DC., it seems a metaphysical certitude media will completely ignore the event."
"The names of over 31,000 American scientists that reject the theory of anthropogenic global warming are to be revealed on Monday.
Although this will occur at the National Press Club in Washington, DC., it seems a metaphysical certitude media will completely ignore the event."
Eco-friendly claims for ‘hybrid’ cars dismissed as gimmickry
Eco-friendly claims for ‘hybrid’ cars dismissed as gimmickry
"Cars promoted as eco-friendly were criticised yesterday for pumping out up to 56 per cent more carbon dioxide than the manufacturers claim.
Three models, including the Honda Civic hybrid, performed so badly in tests that their environmental claims were dismissed as a gimmick."
"Cars promoted as eco-friendly were criticised yesterday for pumping out up to 56 per cent more carbon dioxide than the manufacturers claim.
Three models, including the Honda Civic hybrid, performed so badly in tests that their environmental claims were dismissed as a gimmick."
Your Energy Future Under the Democrats
Your Energy Future Under the Democrats
"The 'energy plan' announced by the Democrats offer one thing: a significant slowdown of our economy for at least twenty years."
"The 'energy plan' announced by the Democrats offer one thing: a significant slowdown of our economy for at least twenty years."
Sunday, May 18, 2008
The difference between liberals, conservatives and independents
The difference between conservatives, liberals and independents:
Issues are of paramount importance to conservatives.
The political party is of value only as far as it will further the fulfillment of those issues.
The political party, and its leader, is a near "religious" experience for liberals.
Issues will be made more or less important in order to fit into the actions of the party and the behavior of its leaders.
Issues are of paramount importance to conservatives.
The political party is of value only as far as it will further the fulfillment of those issues.
The political party, and its leader, is a near "religious" experience for liberals.
Issues will be made more or less important in order to fit into the actions of the party and the behavior of its leaders.
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Independents care little about the political parties.
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Issues are "very" important to them but not important enough for them to do more research than the evening news a few times a week.
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So they get all of their issue "information" from the liberal media.
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The GOP needs to understand this difference!
Oakland Hills CC and Indy 500
IndyStar.com 2008 Indy 500 The Indianapolis Star
I just watched the end of Indy 500 qualifying on TV.
Always exciting!
And it always reminds me of my days as a caddy at Oakland Hill CC in B'Ham as a caddy.
We would listen to the 500 race in the caddy shack.... yup, the caddy shack and take "loops" to carry member's bags around the course.
Double loops meant two bags.... a heavy bitch well worth the money for a 14 year old!
When we waited for loops, we would sit around and shoot the sheet.... I was the youngest, so the 20-somethings were "gods".
Ah, the memories...
I just watched the end of Indy 500 qualifying on TV.
Always exciting!
And it always reminds me of my days as a caddy at Oakland Hill CC in B'Ham as a caddy.
We would listen to the 500 race in the caddy shack.... yup, the caddy shack and take "loops" to carry member's bags around the course.
Double loops meant two bags.... a heavy bitch well worth the money for a 14 year old!
When we waited for loops, we would sit around and shoot the sheet.... I was the youngest, so the 20-somethings were "gods".
Ah, the memories...
and yes, I had that exact same hat!
More Michigan License Plates
More Michigan License Plates: "A while back I posted A few new license plates designed to help Michigan raise money to offset the perpetual budget shortfall created by poor tax policy. A couple more are now being considered."
Astounding school board CUTS!
For a Better Day: Meeting 5-12: "Here is the breakdown of what we cut:
HS Asst Principal $105,000
Teachers $800,000
Reduction in expenditures $100,000
Privatize Administrators $ 65,000
Tech Services Coord $ 80,000
Privatize Coaches $ 5,000
Reduction in Unemployment $125,000
Food Price Increase $ 95,000
Community Ed $200,000
Maintaince Position $ 51,000
Energy Savings $ 75,000
Supplies for Indiv Printers $15,000
Textbooks $100,000
Privatize Security $ 5,000
Privatize Pool Employees $100,000
Cut HS Secretary Position $50,000
Cut In-room suspension aid $30,000
Cut Business Assistant $50,000
Cut 2-hour clerks $30,000
Cut HS Career Resource $40,000
Total $2,103,600"
HS Asst Principal $105,000
Teachers $800,000
Reduction in expenditures $100,000
Privatize Administrators $ 65,000
Tech Services Coord $ 80,000
Privatize Coaches $ 5,000
Reduction in Unemployment $125,000
Food Price Increase $ 95,000
Community Ed $200,000
Maintaince Position $ 51,000
Energy Savings $ 75,000
Supplies for Indiv Printers $15,000
Textbooks $100,000
Privatize Security $ 5,000
Privatize Pool Employees $100,000
Cut HS Secretary Position $50,000
Cut In-room suspension aid $30,000
Cut Business Assistant $50,000
Cut 2-hour clerks $30,000
Cut HS Career Resource $40,000
Total $2,103,600"
Michigan debates drivers on cell phones
Michigan debates drivers on cell phones
"Teater now works for a company that is working to make cell phones safer and easier to use, including technology that would sense when a phone is in 'driving' mode so a driver won't be distracted while behind the wheel.
Persuading Michigan lawmakers that a new law is needed won't be easy."
"Teater now works for a company that is working to make cell phones safer and easier to use, including technology that would sense when a phone is in 'driving' mode so a driver won't be distracted while behind the wheel.
Persuading Michigan lawmakers that a new law is needed won't be easy."
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