I am REALLY enjoying this song. Just wanted to say.

Here is the original, just in case anyone missed it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFBZ_uAbxS0

@Doug L.

I'm not sure I agree with the use of the term "orthodoxy" any more than I agree with the use of the term "denialist." Is it really fair to decry one religiously-charged term and replace it with another? I'm also not sure any segment of the scientific community has been at a consensus for long enough on the global climate change debate for there to be any kind of "orthodox" view.

I've found that it's best to qualify your conclusions on this topic before making them. If you find that you're more certain than uncertain, the precautionary principle should be used. If you find the opposite, look harder, but still employ precaution.

But at any rate, this debate hasn't been about science. It's been about political statements, interest group funding, and talking heads. I don't think anyone can form a realistic opinion without conducting an exhaustive study of available information just to decide which studies are most credible. In my opinion, the whole argument is more about the reliability of modern scientific reporting than whether or not human beings are causing climate change.

I've spent some time researching, working on climate models, and reading the fodder that comes down through the political pipelines. I've got my own perception of what's going on. Each time one of these new studies comes out, the arguments that follow just continue to dilute an issue that should be receiving serious and undivided attention. Afterall, even the skeptics are just skeptics...no one is truly *sure* of what's going on.

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Thanks, BONAFIDEBOB. It seems like most articles dealing with cyclist safety are followed by some comment about cyclists disobeying the law or needing to be more aware of their surroundings. For example, the recent case involving a Cupertino police officer who fell asleep at the wheel and killed to cyclists.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/03/23/ED54VOGGP.DTL

Anyhow, I've been hit while cycling and it was 100% the driver's fault. She just didn't see me. It was broad daylight and she was just in a rush. And I'll also add that I commute by bike every day of the year and always stop at red lights and stop signs. Oh, and I wear dayglo-colored clothing and have more blinking lights than a christmas tree.

Just thought I'd add my experience.

We used to use these little yellow waterproof field books when I did bathymetry studies in school. I was always fascinated with them for some reason.

http://www.riteintherain.com/

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Great for bar owners, but that's just annoying to those of us who don't smoke. Maybe it'll corral all the smokers to their own bars and leave the entryways of the city's buildings smoke free.

I'm sorry, Inasne, but sourcing National Review? Not exactly the most neutral source. In fact, it's exactly the kind of "source" that would claim to deliver the "facts," as you say.

No spin zone, anyone?

This is the only quote you need from the article,

"The reason these facts are important is simple. For several years, human rights groups, the media, and partisan opponents of the Bush administration and the war on terror have tried to portray the U.S. as a “torture state” that has completely abdicated its decency, its principles, and even its soul under the leadership of a president who believes in an ominous-sounding “unitary executive” branch. We’ve been barreling down a “slippery slope,” making America indistinguishable from Hitler’s Germany and Stalin’s Russia."

The author succumbed to Godwin's law within the first 500 words of his article, faster than the comments sections on any given Digg post.

"This is a very big celebrity story, but I don't see any deep meaning except that one should beware of geeks"

fantastic.

My SmashBros order was also canceled. How disappointing!

These things are pretty neat. I first learned about them researching an artist who calls himself Half-Handed Cloud. His most recent album features an omnichord on every track.

http://asthmatickitty.com/musicians.php?artistID=3

I am experiencing the same problem. I signed up and...no reply! Maybe Sandy is having a cup of coffee right now..