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Climate Change

From the BBC.

Excerpts, emphasis added.

"But Professor Thomas and colleagues found that no matter which general climate model data they used, their simulator came out with projections for dramatic increases in dune "activity" - they will start to erode and move as precipitation falls and wind speeds increase.

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"By the end of the 21st Century, all the dunes from South Africa to Zambia and Angola are likely to be reactivated.

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"Last week, an alliance of 21 UK-based charities and environment groups issued a report which claimed any G8 strategy to alleviate poverty in Africa was doomed to failure unless urgent action was taken to halt climate change."

More Changes In Reality

Read, enjoy, ponder.

HA

This is hilarious, sad but true. From Atrios.

A Life Transformed

Since I ceased being a blogger an hour or so ago and became the publisher/editor/chief political correspondent/cat photographer/scifi critic/media critic/missing persons expert/blogger ethics expert/janitor for an exciting new online magazine, my life has truly been transformed. I discovered, in my coupon clipping box, a deed for a 6000 sq. ft. Nantucket cabin. I've been to 17 parties hosted by the charming and delightful Sally Quinn. I've played Bridge with Nedra Pickler, and twister with Candy Crowley and Jeff Greenfield. I've convened 38 panels on blogger ethics, something I never managed to do when I was actually a blogger. My debut appearance on Meet the Press will happen this Sunday, where I will be given the opportunity to weigh in on the topics of "Bush or Christ - Who best to worship this Sunday?" and "The Democrats - Traitors or Losers or Both?"

I feel sad for the rest of the bloggers in the losersphere. See ya suckers. Oh Brit? Watch this drive!

-Atrios 11:56 PM

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Support the Troops #778990

- toledoblade.com -

What a uniter. Again, what could the people who voted for this person have been thinking?

"Steve Robertson, legislative director of the American Legion, says the spending cuts “are inconsistent with a nation at war.” He’s especially critical of dividing veterans into “little groups, the ones that ‘deserve’ and the ones who ‘don’t deserve.'"

Good job Bush, deny vets & the poor, but take care of your rich friends. SOB!

Good For Him

- toledoblade.com -

We need to do something like this locally. It also points out what a disaster the No Child Left Untouched law is.

Facts, Something Bushco Hates

Keeping up the good work.

Another good column, full of facts, from the St. Petersburg Times.

Well, This Is A Good Thing

St. Petersburg Times: Entertainment news and features

From the article:

"Before ABC announced its decision, the Family Research Council said it was worried evangelicals would be made to appear judgmental and foolish."
(emphasis added)

Duh.

Where's That Tunnel? Where's That Light?

This must be the progress Bush talks about. Pathetic.

Afghans fear Taliban is regaining strength / Sharp increase in attacks, abductions, violent protests against government

Screw You, Dobson

Spanish Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage

First Canada, now Spain, progress is being made. Thanks to both societies. Good work. Here's a good section:

Zapatero said the reform of Spanish legal code simply adds one paragraph but means much, much more.

He called it "a small change in wording that means an immense change in the lives of thousands of citizens. We are not legislating, ladies and gentlemen, for remote unknown people. We are expanding opportunities for the happiness of our neighbors, our work colleagues, our friends, our relatives."

(emphasis added)

Bush's Folly

Bush Words Reflect Public Opinion Strategy

The above was the title of the article, as you will notice. This was the headline for the article on the front page of the online WaPo:

Bush Strategy: Win War at Home

Which says a lot about was he finds to be important. Young men & women are dying, so Bush can somehow believe his own lies. Impeach.

She Finally Hits On Something

Welcome to reality, Margaret Carlson, the weather's fine.

Tomorrow night 6-9 p.m. (I know, another time change. But it's also a good-bye party for Carl D., the Methodist.) Also, BUTTONS! They've arrived. See you at The Black Cat, 211 Chapple Ave., Ashland, WI.

New Low

If there was any doubt, this is strike three. & boy is she right about Selig screwing Wisconsin over Miller Park.

Last Words

Good enough for me.