Climate Survey Debate is not over

I rented "An Inconvenient Truth" because I wanted to understand more about the debate over global warming, which I have later learned is also commonly referred to as climate change.


The movie, however, states emphatically that there is not even a debate. The debate is over. But what do scientists and environmental professionals say? In a Global Climate Change Survey conducted by The National Registry of Environmental Professionals, I think you'll find that the results don't suggest that there is no longer a debate. Maybe in the mind of Al Gore, however, Gore (I like to point out) was also the winner of "the most classless election loser" award in history, and still believes he won the election of 2000. Imagine if all the Republican losers in 2006 behaved like Al Gore did... we may still be counting votes and not getting anything done.

I hate to bring Gore's politics into a post about Global Climate Change, but that's what Gore himself was compelled to do in his movie. One moment we're talking about environmental issues, and the next we're talking about the race of 2000 and how he still disagrees with the Supreme Court. Maybe we should let them decide the debate on climate change as well, although I'd rather let the scientists have that one.

Still, I found the DVD worth my time, as it spells out in layman's terms at least part of the debate, and is thought provoking.

Hockey Coach Was Illiterate

An amazing story if you haven't heard it... Stanley Cup winning coach Jacques Demers could not even read the lineup cards with his players names listed, or a menu in a restaurant. It was a secret he kept to himself for as many years as he could, although he did finally admit to his wife that the reason he was not paying the bills promptly was because he could not read them!

Finally, after becoming GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Demers realized for the good of the team he needed to come clean. Being GM meant lots of paperwork, and his only option was to hire assistants to cover for his disability.

Fortunately, 2 years after coming clean before a shocked hockey world, he has now gotten help and is well on his way to overcoming his biggest obstacle in life.

Science Myths Debunked

True or false?

Water drains backwards in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Earth's rotation

A falling cat will always land on its feet

A penny dropped from the top of a tall building could kill a pedestrian

You probably know these already. Or do you? Link

Don't fret - just play your bass!

OK - as a guy who plays both fretless and fretted bases - I know it can be hard sometimes to decide which one to play. Here's a guy, Jonas Hellborg, who thumbs his nose at indecision, as he thumbs his bass.

Gettin' Piggy With It

Seriously - being a vegetarian is awesome, and even more so after reading articles like this one. My wife and I have been vegetarians for a few years now and it's amazingly easy to do.

Here's one tax audit that won't take long

"A jury ruled Thursday that Ed Brown and his wife, Elaine, plotted to hide their income and avoid taxes on Elaine Brown's income of $1.9 million between 1996 and 2003."

If only I had known that I didn't have to pay!

The Mighty Duck

Here's one mighty duck who had a bit of a surprise in store for his captor. Sources say he remained cool throughout the ordeal.