A History of Skepticism

Over three and a half years ago, the cat was already out of the bag that the University of East Anglia falsified their data. According to Bob Carter of Queensland, Australia, who wrote an article in March of 2006. We posted it then and will repeat it now that the alarmists have been outed . . .


Global Warming takes a Break

More and more evidence surfaces about the true nature of global warming. Real scientists looking at the hard evidence of the phenomenon, realize that claims of man-made greenhouse gasses causing warming are false.

Right: Current SOHO Sunspot Image.

Professor Bob Carter, a geologist at James Cook University, Queensland, who is engaged in paleoclimate research, wrote this excellent article addressing the “Man-made global warming” myth:

There IS a problem with global warming… it stopped in 1998

For many years now, human-caused climate change has been viewed as a large and urgent problem. In truth, however, the biggest part of the problem is neither environmental nor scientific, but a self-created political fiasco. Consider the simple fact, drawn from the official temperature records of the Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, that for the years 1998-2005 global average temperature did not increase (there was actually a slight decrease, though not at a rate that differs significantly from zero).

Yes, you did read that right. And also, yes, this eight-year period of temperature stasis did coincide with society’s continued power station and SUV-inspired pumping of yet more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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Alien Ice Cream

On the weekends, we give our dog, Bear, an ice cream treat for dogs (Frosty Paws). Last weekend, when I opened up the treat for her, I saw an alien looking out at me . . .

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By the Sea

It might be blustery and snowy in Copenhagen and there might be a blizzard heading into Washington D.C. but it’s sunny and nice in California. Maybe the planners of the Global Doom meetings and conferences should have their meetings in Acapulco or Key West. On second thought, the Gore effect would probably bring snow and freezing there and tick off the tourism industries.

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Meanwhile, here in the L.A. area, it’s still pleasant enough to go with your husband and dog for a stroll along the cliffs overlooking the blue Pacific – not too warm, not too cool.

BUT – before you schedule your move here, consider that we’re WAY overdue for our next 6+ seismic event. Just saying . . .

Pelican Point

pelican-point.jpgThat is not the actual name of Point Vicente, but it seemed appropriate as these California Brown pelicans soared along the cliffs today. Catalina Island can be seen in the distance with historic Point Vicente Lighthouse on the left. Click on the image to enlarge.

According to WikiPedia, the Brown Pelican was listed as endangered since 1970 when its numbers dipped to 10,000. Since then, the population of Brown Pelican had been climbing and was recently removed from the list in November 2009. Current estimates place the population at 650,000 individuals.

This flight of a baker’s dozen was the largest number of birds that passed us today. Other groups that passed were as few as two, and averaged about five or six.

Amazing Craftsmanship

Corsair

Image: Model of a WWII F4U Corsair

Mr. Y Park, of New Zealand, makes some of the most amazing, meticulous models I have ever seen. Just look at these beauties – the controls work – you just need a pair of TWEEZERS and you’re in business.

P-51

Image: Model of a WWII P51 Mustang

I have personally worked on both of these aircraft, flown in one (the Corsair) and am absolutely dumbfounded by the precise replication I see in the pictures at the forum where this got posted.

Please, PLEASE go see the amazing details!

Government Healthcare for the Herd – Illustrated

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In poll after poll, the voice of the American people is clear: They don’t like the government-run health care experiment that the Obama-Pelosi-Reid Democrats are ramming through Congress because they think it’ll raise taxes, raise costs, increase the deficit, and reduce quality of care.

Hat Tip to Damsel for the photo – taken in Tombstone Arizona (clickenbiggen machen).