Here’s a nice article written by a journalist who sought to profile ‘deniers,’ or those ‘few’ scientists that doubt that the global warming we’re seeing is caused by man-made greenhouse gasses and pollution. The idea was to expose these ‘kooks on the margins of science’ that he thought were in the minority. After doing the research, however, The Financial Post’s Lawrence Solomon came to the conclusion that there were some serious flaws in the ‘consensus’:
Orange Marigolds
These are growing around the border of our vegetable garden. We decided to add some color by trimming the garden with an assortment of colorful flowers. These bright orange marigolds go a long way to provide the color we were trying to get.
Yellow Gerberas
These yellow Gerbera Daisies are in our centerpiece vase this weekend. Gerbera is very popular and widely used as a decorative garden plant or as cut flowers. The domesticated cultivars are mostly a result of a cross between Gerbera jamesonii and another South African species Gerbera viridifolia. The cross is known as Gerbera hybrida. Thousands of cultivars exist. They vary greatly in shape and size. Colors include white, yellow, orange, red, and pink. The center of the flower is sometimes black. Often the same flower can have petals of several different colors.
Waiting Again — S&W 442 .38 Caliber Revolver
The 10-day countdown is underway. This nice little revolver is lightweight, cute and will be my new best friend as soon as I take possession. I hate California gun laws. I passed their silly test twice before. I want my new toy. It’s paid for, I should have it NOW!
Specifications
Caliber: .38 S&W Special +P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1-7/8″
Front Sight: Serrated Ramp
Rear Sight: Fixed Notch
Firing System: N/A
Grip: Uncle Mike’s Boot
Trigger: .312″ Smooth Target
Hammer: Internal
External Safety: N/A
Frame: Small
Finish: Black
Overall length: 6-5/16″
Material: Aluminum Alloy / Carbon Steel
Weight Empty: 15 ounces
Update: It’s here!
Aster Dwarf
We got these aster dwarf starter plants last weekend in a six-pack from the garden shop. I haven’t even planted them yet and they’re already blooming nicely. In addition to this nice bluish aster, there are several other shades of pink showing up.
Caption This . . .
“If you don’t believe that mankind can
cause global warming and greenhouse
gasses, then just pull my finger.”
Griffin vs. Hansen
Last weekend when NASA Director Michael Griffin deigned to criticize global warming alarmists by saying “I am not sure that it is fair to say that it is a problem we must wrestle with” – Griffin made his remarks during an NPR radio interview. Afterwards, James Hansen, a scientist, also with NASA, was prompted to describe Griffin’s remarks as “arrogant” and “ignorant.”
Image – NASA Director Michael Griffin – courtesy NASA
But upon what “science” are Hansen’s criticisms based? Hansen testified before the imperious “Select Committee of Energy Independence and Global Warming of the United States House of Representatives” in April with a tome entitled “Dangerous Human-Made Interference with Climate.” It turns out that much of what Hansen told lawmakers was his opinion, and not tested and peer-reviewed scientific fact.
Image – NASA Scientist James Hansen – courtesy NASA