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2009-12-16 Science & Technology

Copenhagen climate summit: Al Gore condemned over Arctic ice melting prediction

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Posted by Fred 2009-12-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Condemned the Gorcle did they? Oh my. Well, if nothing else, it ought to double their credibility.

Posted by gorb 2009-12-16 01:17|| 2009-12-16 01:17|| Front Page Top

#2 Yeah, look at all this missing ice:

I mean, you can walk from Alaska to Russia right now.
Do I sound like I'm stupid, Al Gore?

Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2009-12-16 02:25|| 2009-12-16 02:25|| Front Page Top

#3 Link didn't work for some reason: http://igloo.atmos.uiuc.edu/cgi-bin/test/print.sh?fm=12&fd=08&fy=2007&sm=12&sd=08&sy=2009

Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2009-12-16 02:26|| 2009-12-16 02:26|| Front Page Top

#4 I'll give it a try with IE8:

Link.

Posted by gorb 2009-12-16 02:50|| 2009-12-16 02:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Usually, you can land a plane on the ice strip at Little Diomede Island in January if the ice freezes up well. There are some currents in the Bering Straits that move the ice around and make pressure ridges.

If the weather is good, you can check on things with the DIOMEDE WEBCAM.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2009-12-16 10:55|| 2009-12-16 10:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Flew from Fairbanks to Galena years ago. The cargo and baggage lad came out to help the three of us aboard. Turns out he's the pilot as well. He couldn't have been over 19 or 20. He pops into the left seat and asks me to join him in the right. Never went over 8-10k feet. Splendid pilot, excellent view.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-12-16 11:28|| 2009-12-16 11:28|| Front Page Top

#7 Here's another Inconvenient Truth for the Goracle
The inconvenient truth about malaria
Al Gore has made bold claims that climate change is aiding the spread of insect-borne diseases. The science does not support him, says Paul Reiter

Posted by tipper 2009-12-16 12:40|| 2009-12-16 12:40|| Front Page Top

#8 Another Al Gore Reality Check: Rising tree mortality?
In this Reuters story (15 December 2009) they report: Describing a runaway melt of the Earths ice, rising tree mortality and prospects of severe water scarcities, Gore told a UN audience: In the face of effects like these, clear evidence that only reckless fools would ignore, I feel a sense of frustration at the lack of agreement so far.

Posted by tipper 2009-12-16 12:47|| 2009-12-16 12:47|| Front Page Top

#9 What is the Difference Between a Pathological, a Compulsive, a Chronic, and a Habitual Liar?
Pathological Liar

A pathological liar is usually defined as someone who lies incessantly to get their way and does so with little concern for others. Pathological lying is often viewed as coping mechanism developed in early childhood and it is often associated with some other type of mental health disorder. A pathological liar is often goal-oriented (i.e., lying is focused - it is done to get one's way). Pathological liars have little regard or respect for the rights and feelings of others. A pathological liar often comes across as being manipulative, cunning and self-centered.

Compulsive Liar

A compulsive liar is defined as someone who lies out of habit. Lying is their normal and reflexive way of responding to questions. Compulsive liars bend the truth about everything, large and small. For a compulsive liar, telling the truth is very awkward and uncomfortable while lying feels right. Compulsive lying is usually thought to develop in early childhood, due to being placed in an environment where lying was necessary. For the most part, compulsive liars are not overly manipulative and cunning (see, Pathological Liar), rather they simply lie out of habit - an automatic response which is hard to break and one that takes its toll on a relationship (see, how to cope with a compulsive liar).

More at the link - Albert Gore

Posted by Butch Shaish6298 2009-12-16 20:39|| 2009-12-16 20:39|| Front Page Top

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