THE EARTH AND MAN: SETTING THE STAGE5 unread
No Getting Around It
The notrickszone site has a post debunking an AGW alarmist's theory about a slowdown in the Atlantic ocean circulation, to which I responded: Yet this article (quoting from climatecentral.org) still says: "...greenhouse gas pollution causes ice sheets to melt, which prior research has shown is causing the circulation to slow overall." So it doesn't even touch the core delusion, that ther
Responding to a Believer in False Science
I have just responded to a comment on the jonova site, from a skeptic who wanted to know how to respond to an AGW (anthropogenic global warming) believer, who claimed that skeptics "conflated natural with anthropogenic" factors in pointing out the infamous "global warming pause" since 1997, and so lacked mental acuity, or words to that effect. I responded by referring to a rece
The Greater Meaning of Deflategate for Science Today
The climateaudit site has a post on the "Deflategate controversy is due to scientist error" (about the claim that the Patriots football team was deflating their footballs to give themselves an edge in games). My response to Stephen McIntyre: "Information for Colt balls reconcile almost exactly, but there is a discrepancy of about 0.38 psi for Patriot balls. This discrepancy is almos
Six Categories: A Lukewarmer's Biased Take on the Climate Debate
The masterresource site has a post on "six categories" of positions in the climate debate, according to Richard Mueller of UC Berkeley, who, the article says, should be an "important voice" in the debate. My response: Bottom line: Mueller's categories are not valid, and he should not be "an important voice" for anyone looking for the truth. To say as he does that &quo
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GREG MANKIW'S BLOG9 unread articles // actions
Bad ideas never die
In the Silicon Valley suburbs, activists are pushing for laws that limit rents, even though, as the article says, "economists have an almost universally dim view of rent control."
Elinor Ostrom in the news (sort of)
A friend emails me:This article in the today's NY Times discusses how musicians who play near the site where John Lennon died have had trouble managing the common resource of a strategically placed park bench. Currently, however, they have worked out an informal arrangement that appears to work well. The article reminded me of the work of Elinor Ostrom, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in part for
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CRAIG MURRAY16 unread articles // actions
The Calm Stroll to Independence
Scottish nationals have two supra-national citizenships. One is UK citizenship, the second is EU citizenship. In democratic referenda over the past two years, Scots have voted clearly to retain both citizenships. Unfortunately it is not possible to respect both democratic decisions of the Scottish people, due to a vote by other nationalities. So where you have democratic decisions which cannot bot
The Tories Will Knit Back Together Quicker than Joe Ledley’s Leg
The purpose of the Conservative Party is simply to be in power. The object of power for them is to make sure that nobody else can use the power of the state to counteract the power of the wealthy and curb their excesses. You will therefore be amazed by how, whatever the result today, the Tory cabinet will next week be smiling together in a show of unity. Because unity is needed for power. That the
Brexit live stream with Julian Assange, Brian Eno, Craig Murray and many other guests.
In a first-of-its-kind, live broadcast from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange and an exciting panel of special guests will discuss the Brexit referendum, its context and its repercussions over the course of six hours on the evening of this historic vote. Tune in, to see the coverage of Brexit that you won’t see on the BBC. Live from http://brexitclub.eu/ [
I Will Vote Remain Because I Love My Mum
After voting tomorrow I shall fly down to take part in an alternative online referendum results programme from the Ecuadorian Embassy with Julian Assange, to give you a chance to hear a discussion of the results without having to listen to yet more neo-liberal spokesmen spouting establishment propaganda. It is no secret I am an enthusiast for the EU. However as an ardent Scottish nationalist it ha
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ADRIENNE'S CORNER41 unread articles // actions
What Hitler thinks of Brexit...
about time he chimed in.Compliments of my friend, McNorman - and we thank her.It's raining, so the only thing to do is head to Costco, eat samples, peruse the books, and try out the new Costco credit card. They kicked American Express to the curb (thank you, Costco) and now the Costco credit card is Citi bank. I don't really like any credit card companies, but I use it at Costco (only) for the r
Trump on Brexit...
From Donald Trump's Facebook page:Statement Regarding British Referendum on E.U. MembershipThe people of the United Kingdom have exercised the sacred right of all free peoples. They have declared their independence from the European Union, and have voted to reassert control over their own politics, borders and economy. A Trump Administration pledges to strengthen our ties with a free and independe
Mind Control Achieved Through the “Information Flicker Effect”...
how the news is delivered and skewed. I've often wondered why certain news items just seem to disappear. Take for instance the shooting of the news gal, Alison Parker. who was on-air at the time. Her camera man, Adam Ward, was also killed. Disclaimer before continuing: I don't believe the official story. After much research, I don't believe anyone was killed. I think it was a fake and a fals
Twin Falls, Idaho: 3 Syrian Muslim Refugees Allegedly Rape Minor Girl; Muslim Women Spit on Citizens...
ages 8, 10, 13?The Chobani Greek Yogurt plant in Twin Falls employees almost exclusively Syrian Muslim refugees who have been brought here compliments of the owner, Hamdi Ulukava. He has worked closely with the Clinton Global Initiative to bring even more "refugees" here and to provide them with jobs.Mr. Ulukava has scarfed up hundreds of millions of tax-payer money for his yogurt plant
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MAJIA'S BLOG34 unread articles // actions
Imperial Western World Order?
Below are two articles and a song that suggest the west is devolving into an imperial world order. The US is described as a garrison state and the EU is described as authoritarian and exploitative. The nuclear sons and daughters of the western world are described as dead from the dreaded disease (radiation poisoning?).These descriptions don't exhaust what can be said about the west, but they do id
Imperial Western World Order?
Below are two articles and a song that suggest the west is devolving into an imperial world order. The US is described as a garrison state and the EU is described as authoritarian and exploitative. The nuclear sons and daughters of the western world are described as dead from the dreaded disease (radiation poisoning?).These descriptions don't exhaust what can be said about the west, but they do id
Framing the Risks from the HPV Vaccine
The Washington Post has an article arguing that the HPV vaccine is grossly underused. The article cites a movement by oncologists to encourage doctors to forcefully promote the vaccine with their clients: Laurie McGinley (June 19 2016). Cancer doctors leading campaign to boost use of HPV vaccine. The Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/cancer-doctors-leading-ca
Who By Fire?
Who by fire? Michael Hastings: 3 Years Ago Today, Rolling Stone’s Editor “Conveniently” Died in Fiery Crash While Investigating CIA, http://thefreethoughtproject.com/questions-remain-years-mysterious-death-michael-hastings/#0OMyoBBXQiRMwsp7.99 Aubrey McClendon: Chesapeake Founder Aubrey McClendon Dies In Car Crash One Day After Federal Indictment http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-03-02/chesapea
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IS THE BBC BIASED?39 unread articles // actions
Referendum - impetuous observations.
For once I’m going to go against my own better judgement and make some impetuous observations.I didn’t stay up all night, but I did peep a couple of times. Or three.I think the pollsters have a lot to answer for, as well as the media. Will we never learn to ignore them? The certainty that Remain would prevail undoubtedly encouraged some extra Leave votes from the uncertains or the undecideds, whos
The Great Debate
What did you think of the Great Debate? What did you think of the BBC’s contribution?First you sit through the debate itself. Then you are fed various reactions (not only by the BBC by the way, but by the press, Sky, and so on) and you start to wonder if you had actually watched the same programme.One small thing summed up the impact of the Great Debate. Afterwards, Reeta Chakrabarti interviewed f
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CATHARSIS OURS32 unread articles // actions
Economic News , Data & Views .... June 24 , 2016..... Quick Hits - 1. Markets : June 24, 2016 AKA "Black Swan Friday" ; Not Surprisingly - A Notable Day For The VIX ; Austria Loses Last AAA Rating , Yet UK Retains Its Top Ratings ; Bloodbath For The Banks Today. 2 Brexit Highlights ( Much More At Twitter T.L. ) 3. Spanish Election On Deck. 4. Odds & Ends. )
Markets.....As Wichita Falls , So Falls Wichita .........Charlie Bilello, CMT @MktOutperform 3h3 hours agoJune 24, 2016 will forever be known as "Black Swan Friday"...fred walton @fredwalton216 1h1 hour agofred walton Retweeted zerohedgeSurveying the bloody battlefield...fred walton added,zerohedge @zerohedgeBrexistential Bloodbath http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-06-24/brexistent
Economic News & Views ...... June 18 , 2016...... Quicks Hits for Saturday 1. UK Referendum News & Views - The Ipsos MORI Poll For The Evening Standard Has Leave In Front By 6% , Different Perspectives On Leave , IMF Assessment States Recession Not Inevitable If Brexit Occurs , Additional Information To Consider . 2.Top News From Elsewhere In Europe -Terror Arrests This Morning In Belgium , ECB Item On Unemployment Wores Of Southern Europe , Greece Firing Independent Appeals Board For Doing Its Job. 3.MENA Updates - Iraq , Syria & Libya In Focus. )
Brexit......fred walton @fredwalton216 14s14 seconds agofred walton Retweeted Louise MenschEU referendum: Poll reveals 10-point swing towards Brexit as campaigns enter final stagesfred walton added,Louise Mensch @LouiseMenschThe independent reports as a ten point swing to #Brexit what i think is a 20 point swing to #VoteLeave http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-referendum-poll-brexi
Economic News , Data & Views ..... June 17 , 2016 ....... Quicks Hits 1. Markets : Central Banks Impotence ; Commodities Surging vs Stocks ; Crude News De Jour ; Brexit Impacting Flows - 1.1 BN Pulled From UK Equity Funds In Past Week ; Additional Items Of Note. 2. Spanish Political Watch - General Election Poll Data. 3. Italy - Recent Polling. 4. UK Referendum News. 5. Greece Items De Jour.)
Markets......fred walton @fredwalton216 24s24 seconds agofred walton Retweeted zerohedgeFile under "None of the CBers now what the heck is going on ..."fred walton added,zerohedge @zerohedgeWeekend Reading: The Fed Loses Control (And What Comes Next) http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-06-17/weekend-reading-fed-loses-control-and-what-comes-next …Charlie Bilello, CMT @MktOutperform 27m
Economic News , Data & Views ...... June 16 , 2016 Quick Hits --- 1. Markets : UK Referendum Has Central Bankers Weighing Liquidity Injections ; ECB QE / Bonds "NIRP-Dom" News ; FOMC Decision & Aftermath Totally Overshadowed By Today's Event In The UK ; US Data On Thursday - Philly Fed . 2. UK - Shock Public Murder Of Labor MP Jo Cox Throws UK & Referendum Campaign Into Freeze-Mode . 3 Greece De Jour - First Review For Third Bailout Closed , Greece to Get Second Tranche Partial Payment of 7.5BN Early Next Week , Additional Items Of Note . 4. Brazil In Focus - Corruption Travails Snag Another Minister Of Temer , Zika Update , Foreign Investment Drops Off . 5. Odds & Ends. )
Markets & Market Moving News....Holger Zschaepitz @Schuldensuehner 32m32 minutes agoCentral banks mull dollar liquidity injection as #Brexit looms. http://s.nikkei.com/23eyIFy Holger Zschaepitz @Schuldensuehner 1h1 hour agoOnly 52% of Bunds eligible for #ECB QE as Bunds yield below threshold of -0.4% out to 6yrs. (via @BarkowConsult)Holger Zschaepitz @Schuldensuehner 2h2 hours ago#ECB cl
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MUSINGS ON IRAQ29 unread articles // actions
Power Struggles Amongst Iraq’s Ruling Shiite Parties
Iraq’s ruling Shiite parties are already thinking about the day after the war with the Islamic State. They are positioning themselves for future political battles, which are breaking down old alliances and playing upon existing rivalries. There are growing signs of these divisions, and worries that they could turn violent. That happened in June when Sadrist protesters began attacking offices of r
Iraq Gains Big Victory Over Islamic State In Fallujah In Record Time
Iraq’s forces reached downtown Fallujah on June 17, 2016 marking a huge victory over the Islamic State. The militants held sway over the city for more than two years, and it had always been a hotbed of anti-government sentiment in the country since the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein. Given those two factors it appeared that Baghdad’s forces would have a tough time breaking IS’s defenses as it d
How Iraq’s Fallujah Fell To The Islamic State
As the Iraqi government is currently trying to free Fallujah it’s important to remember how the city originally fell to insurgents. Fallujah joined the protests that started in December 2012 against Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. It quickly became one of the more radical sites in the country highlighted by the preponderance of Saddam era Iraq flags and banners of the Islamic State of Iraq with d
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NEW ORLEANS LADDER14 unread articles // actions
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New Orleans Learns to Love Water ~Laura Bliss, The Atlantic
New Orleans Learns to Love Water ~Laura Bliss, The Atlantic
New Orleans Learns to Love Water ~Laura Bliss, The Atlantic
New Orleans Learns to Love Water ~Laura Bliss, The Atlantic
State says it’s still waiting on Gusman to prove deputies should get extra pay ~Charles Maldonado, The Lens
State says it’s still waiting on Gusman to prove deputies should get extra pay ~Charles Maldonado, The Lens
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FORT MCMURRAY ADVENTURES11 unread articles // actions
River Valley
One of the first places I wanted to take a look at when I returned to town earlier this month was the trail system along the west side of the river. Not only is it the closest and best way for me to access the valley from my house but it is also an area where the forest fire raged and marks the closest point "The Beast" got to my street, which lies less than two blocks away. It had act
Heading Back to Normal
Yesterday was my first official day back to work after being evacuated because of the forest fire. The events of May led to the biggest work disruption in the history of the oil patch. Slowly we are getting back to the work that has slowly been piling up, held in a state of suspended animation. Six weeks is a long time to be off from work and I am slowly rediscovering muscles and tendons that w
Back To Work.....sort of
The extended time off has had me itching to get back to work, not necessarily because I love it but mainly because my return will mean I'm truly back to my regular routine. With the events of the past month, it will also return a much-needed sense of normalcy and I'm sure sure I'm not the only one here striving for that. For about a week now I've been checking the bus schedules for work religiou
Signs
I'm not sure at this point how many people have made their return to Fort McMurray but signs of the community coming back to life have been everywhere. The biggest auditory hint of that is no doubt the sound of the countless lawnmowers and trimmers I've been hearing the past couple of days and they continue now even now as I type this. It's also hard not to miss the many visual signs expressing
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NORTHERN REFLECTIONS31 unread articles // actions
For Good Or Ill
Britain is out. Yesterday was momentous and there is no telling what the consequences will be. But, Andrew Nikiforuk writes, yesterday had everything to do with what he calls, "the misery of bigness:"Years ago, the great Austrian economist Leopold Kohr argued that overwhelming evidence from science, culture and biology all pointed to one unending truth: things improve with an unending pr
Restoring Faith In Environmental Assessments
By the time Stephen Harper left office, no one believed a word of any environmental assessment issued by the federal government. Jason MacLean writes: In 2012 the Harper government gutted the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the National Energy Board Act, the Fisheries Act and the Navigable Waters Protection Act. Thousands of natural resources projects were exempted from assessments of the
Now For The Tough Stuff
It's interesting that one of the loudest voices from the Right is giving the Trudeau government a thumbs up. Michael den Tandt writes:There was good, bad and more than a bit of ugly in the first sitting of Canada’s 42nd parliament. On balance, however, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are hitting the 2016 BBQ circuit with a breeze at their backs — as much because of how they’ve adjusted to
Isn't That How Democracy Works?
Despite howling from the Conservatives and the Fraser Institute, Ottawa and the provinces have reached a deal to expand the Canada Pension Plan. A short time ago, such an outcome seemed impossible. However, Canadian Press reports:Following weeks of talks and an all-day meeting in Vancouver on Monday, finance ministers emerged with the agreement-in-principle.Even provinces such as Saskatchewan and
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