The first "Testicular Guard" was used in cricket in 1874.
The first helmet was used in 1974.
It took 100 years for men to realise that the brain is also important!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Boy in the closet...
A wife takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her nine year old son comes home early, sees them, and hides in the bedroom closet to watch.. Unexpectedly, the woman's husband also comes home. She puts her lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is already in there.
The little boy says, 'Dark in here.'
The man says, 'Yes, it is.'
Boy: 'I have a baseball.'
Man: 'That 's nice.'
Boy: 'Want to buy it?'
Man: 'No, thanks.'
Boy: 'My Dad's outside.'
Man: 'OK, how much?'
Boy: '$250.'
Weeks later, it happens that the boy and the lover find themselves in the closet again.
Boy: 'Dark in here.'
Man: 'Yes, it is.'
Boy: 'I have a baseball glove'
The lover, remembering the last time, asks the boy, 'How much?'
Boy: '$750.'
Man: 'Sold.'
A few days later, the Dad says to the boy, 'Grab your glove, let's go outside and have a game of catch.'
The boy says, 'I can't, I sold my baseball and my glove.'
The Dad asks, 'How much did you sell them for?'
The boy says '$1,000.'
The Dad says, 'That's terrible to rip off your friends like that...that is way more than those two things cost. I'm taking you to church, to confession'.
In church, the Dad makes sure the boy goes in to the confessional and closes the door.. The boy says, 'Dark in here.'
The priest says, 'Don't start that shit again; you're in my closet now.'
The little boy says, 'Dark in here.'
The man says, 'Yes, it is.'
Boy: 'I have a baseball.'
Man: 'That 's nice.'
Boy: 'Want to buy it?'
Man: 'No, thanks.'
Boy: 'My Dad's outside.'
Man: 'OK, how much?'
Boy: '$250.'
Weeks later, it happens that the boy and the lover find themselves in the closet again.
Boy: 'Dark in here.'
Man: 'Yes, it is.'
Boy: 'I have a baseball glove'
The lover, remembering the last time, asks the boy, 'How much?'
Boy: '$750.'
Man: 'Sold.'
A few days later, the Dad says to the boy, 'Grab your glove, let's go outside and have a game of catch.'
The boy says, 'I can't, I sold my baseball and my glove.'
The Dad asks, 'How much did you sell them for?'
The boy says '$1,000.'
The Dad says, 'That's terrible to rip off your friends like that...that is way more than those two things cost. I'm taking you to church, to confession'.
In church, the Dad makes sure the boy goes in to the confessional and closes the door.. The boy says, 'Dark in here.'
The priest says, 'Don't start that shit again; you're in my closet now.'
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Confessions of a Hooker
A couple were lying in bed together on the morning of their tenth wedding anniversary when the wife says
‘Darling, as this is such a special occasion, I think that it is time I made a confession. Before we were married I was a hooker for eight years.’
The husband ponders for a moment and then looks into his wife's eyes and says,
‘My love, you have been a perfect wife for ten years, I cannot hold your past against you, in fact maybe you could show me a few tricks of the trade and spice up our sex life a bit ?’
She said......
‘No, I don't think you understand - my name was Brian and I played rugby for the All Blacks...’
‘Darling, as this is such a special occasion, I think that it is time I made a confession. Before we were married I was a hooker for eight years.’
The husband ponders for a moment and then looks into his wife's eyes and says,
‘My love, you have been a perfect wife for ten years, I cannot hold your past against you, in fact maybe you could show me a few tricks of the trade and spice up our sex life a bit ?’
She said......
‘No, I don't think you understand - my name was Brian and I played rugby for the All Blacks...’
THE TAXMAN COMETH
At the end of the tax year, the Tax Office sent an inspector to audit the books of a Synagogue.
While he was checking the books he turned to the Rabbi and said, 'I notice you buy a lot of candles. What do you do with the candle drippings?'
'Good question,' noted the Rabbi.. 'We save them up and send them back to the candle makers, and every now and then they send us a free box of candles.'
'Oh,' replied the auditor, somewhat disappointed that his unusual question had a practical answer.
But on he went, in his obnoxious way:
'What about all these bread-wafer purchases? What do you do with the crumbs?'
'Ah, yes,' replied the Rabbi, realising that the inspector was trying to trap him with an unanswerable question. 'We collect them and send them back to the manufacturers, and every now and then they send us a free box of bread-wafers.'
'I see,' replied the auditor, thinking hard about how he could fluster the know-it-all Rabbi. 'Well, Rabbi,' he went on, 'what do you do with all the leftover foreskins from the circumcisions you perform?'
'Here, too, we do not waste,' answered the Rabbi...............
'What we do is save all the foreskins and send them to the Tax Office, and about once a year they send us a complete dick.'
While he was checking the books he turned to the Rabbi and said, 'I notice you buy a lot of candles. What do you do with the candle drippings?'
'Good question,' noted the Rabbi.. 'We save them up and send them back to the candle makers, and every now and then they send us a free box of candles.'
'Oh,' replied the auditor, somewhat disappointed that his unusual question had a practical answer.
But on he went, in his obnoxious way:
'What about all these bread-wafer purchases? What do you do with the crumbs?'
'Ah, yes,' replied the Rabbi, realising that the inspector was trying to trap him with an unanswerable question. 'We collect them and send them back to the manufacturers, and every now and then they send us a free box of bread-wafers.'
'I see,' replied the auditor, thinking hard about how he could fluster the know-it-all Rabbi. 'Well, Rabbi,' he went on, 'what do you do with all the leftover foreskins from the circumcisions you perform?'
'Here, too, we do not waste,' answered the Rabbi...............
'What we do is save all the foreskins and send them to the Tax Office, and about once a year they send us a complete dick.'
Beaches too sandy, fish scare the kids: it's a Fawlty Towers world for some tourists
Damn those wide sandy beaches and oceans full of fish. And let's not get started on the consistency of gravy.
Honestly, it's enough to ruin a perfectly pleasant holiday, according to a list of recent complaints by not‐sointrepid
British tourists.
Consider this "it's all your fault" rant by a woman who returned to Britain with an unexpected holiday
souvenir: "My fiancé and I booked a twin‐bedded room, but we were placed in a double‐bedded room. We
now hold you responsible for the fact that I find myself pregnant."
Her complaint and scores like it, compiled by the Association of British Travel Agents and Thomas Cook, have
done nothing to dispel the whingeing Pom cliché.
In one case, a British guest at a Novotel hotel in Australia made a fuss about his soup being too thick and
strong. He had been supping from the gravy boat.
Another culinary challenged traveller grumbled that "on my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that
almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food at all."
Other British tourists found their holidays were spoiled because "the beach was too sandy" and "no one told
us there would be fish in the sea; the children were startled".
One disgruntled wife declared that topless sunbathing should be banned because her "holiday was ruined as
my husband spent all day looking at other women".
A selection of complaints from travellers from the UK
* We bought Ray‐Ban sunglasses for five euros ($9) from a street trader, only to find out they were fake.
* The brochure stated: "No hairdressers at the accommodation." We're trainee hairdressers — will we be OK
staying here?
* There are too many Spanish people. The receptionist speaks Spanish. The food is Spanish. Too many
foreigners.
* We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as yellow but it was
white.
* We had to queue outside with no air‐conditioning.
* I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local store does not sell proper biscuits like custard
creams or ginger nuts.
* It's lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during "siesta" time
— this should be banned.
* I was bitten by a mosquito — no one said they could bite.
* We booked an excursion to a water park but no one told us we had to bring our swimming costumes and
towels.
Honestly, it's enough to ruin a perfectly pleasant holiday, according to a list of recent complaints by not‐sointrepid
British tourists.
Consider this "it's all your fault" rant by a woman who returned to Britain with an unexpected holiday
souvenir: "My fiancé and I booked a twin‐bedded room, but we were placed in a double‐bedded room. We
now hold you responsible for the fact that I find myself pregnant."
Her complaint and scores like it, compiled by the Association of British Travel Agents and Thomas Cook, have
done nothing to dispel the whingeing Pom cliché.
In one case, a British guest at a Novotel hotel in Australia made a fuss about his soup being too thick and
strong. He had been supping from the gravy boat.
Another culinary challenged traveller grumbled that "on my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that
almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food at all."
Other British tourists found their holidays were spoiled because "the beach was too sandy" and "no one told
us there would be fish in the sea; the children were startled".
One disgruntled wife declared that topless sunbathing should be banned because her "holiday was ruined as
my husband spent all day looking at other women".
A selection of complaints from travellers from the UK
* We bought Ray‐Ban sunglasses for five euros ($9) from a street trader, only to find out they were fake.
* The brochure stated: "No hairdressers at the accommodation." We're trainee hairdressers — will we be OK
staying here?
* There are too many Spanish people. The receptionist speaks Spanish. The food is Spanish. Too many
foreigners.
* We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as yellow but it was
white.
* We had to queue outside with no air‐conditioning.
* I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local store does not sell proper biscuits like custard
creams or ginger nuts.
* It's lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during "siesta" time
— this should be banned.
* I was bitten by a mosquito — no one said they could bite.
* We booked an excursion to a water park but no one told us we had to bring our swimming costumes and
towels.
Four worms and a lesson to be learned!!!!
A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon.
Four worms were placed into four separate jars.
The first worm was put into a container of alcohol.
The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke.
The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup.
The fourth worm was put into a container of good clean soil.
At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:
The first worm in alcohol - Dead
The second worm in cigarette smoke - Dead
Third worm in chocolate syrup - Dead
Fourth worm in good clean soil - Alive.
So the Minister asked the congregation -
What did you learn from this demonstration???
Maxine was sitting in the back, quickly raised her hand and said,
'As long as you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!'
That pretty much ended the service !
Four worms were placed into four separate jars.
The first worm was put into a container of alcohol.
The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke.
The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup.
The fourth worm was put into a container of good clean soil.
At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:
The first worm in alcohol - Dead
The second worm in cigarette smoke - Dead
Third worm in chocolate syrup - Dead
Fourth worm in good clean soil - Alive.
So the Minister asked the congregation -
What did you learn from this demonstration???
Maxine was sitting in the back, quickly raised her hand and said,
'As long as you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!'
That pretty much ended the service !
CONVERSATION WITH A LITTLE BOY ON A PLANE
A stranger was seated next to a little boy on the
airplane when the stranger turned to him and said,
'Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you
strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.'
The little boy, who had just opened his book, closed
it slowly and said to the stranger, 'What would you
like to talk about?'
'Oh, I don't know,' said the stranger. 'How about
nuclear power?' and he smiles.
OK, ' he said. 'That could be an interesting topic.
But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow,
and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass. Yet a
deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a
flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried
grass. Why do you suppose that is?'
The stranger, visibly surprised by the little boy's
intelligence, thinks about it and says, 'Hmmm, I have
no idea.'
To which the little boy replies, 'Do you really feel
qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don't know
shit?'
airplane when the stranger turned to him and said,
'Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you
strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.'
The little boy, who had just opened his book, closed
it slowly and said to the stranger, 'What would you
like to talk about?'
'Oh, I don't know,' said the stranger. 'How about
nuclear power?' and he smiles.
OK, ' he said. 'That could be an interesting topic.
But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow,
and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass. Yet a
deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a
flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried
grass. Why do you suppose that is?'
The stranger, visibly surprised by the little boy's
intelligence, thinks about it and says, 'Hmmm, I have
no idea.'
To which the little boy replies, 'Do you really feel
qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don't know
shit?'
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Queenstown’s premier villas release superb winter deals
New luxury five-star accommodation Commonage Villas, overlooking the vibrant resort town of Queenstown, has released a number of glorious winter packages with savings of up to 34%.
Visitors can choose from one of 12 award-winning and spacious three-bedroom villas set in a prime location, each boasting panoramic views of Queenstown, snow-capped mountains and the glacial waters of Lake Wakatipu.
The alpine-style villas have been designed to provide all the comforts of a luxury private home, with services and luxuries similar to an exclusive lodge, delivered with distinctive New Zealand flair.
Families (two adults and up to three children) can save NZ$3,750 for a week-long Commonage Villas ski package that includes seven nights’ accommodation in a private three-bed villa, a helicopter flight for the whole family to the top of the spectacular Remarkables mountain range, and three full day ski passes for the whole family for Coronet Peak or The Remarkables ski fields, so everyone can ski to their heart’s content.
For couples, there’s a similar value-added package, especially if three couples decide to share, where the price comes down to NZ$3,000 per couple for seven nights, helicopter flight and three day ski passes for two.
Non-skiing couples can spend seven nights in a private villa and pay only for five, saving 30%.
For spa lovers, the Commonage Villas Spa Indulgence package gives you five nights in a private villa with sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains. You will be treated to an indulgent couples’ spa experience -- the decadent 180 minute spa treatment includes a private treatment room, complete with a bath big enough for two.
Golfers can stay at Commonage Villas with their five nights’ golf package and be treated like a ‘pro’, with green fees included for a round of golf per couple at three of the region’s leading courses -- Millbrook, Kelvin Heights and Jacks Point.
For further information or bookings visit www.commonagevillas.com
Visitors can choose from one of 12 award-winning and spacious three-bedroom villas set in a prime location, each boasting panoramic views of Queenstown, snow-capped mountains and the glacial waters of Lake Wakatipu.
The alpine-style villas have been designed to provide all the comforts of a luxury private home, with services and luxuries similar to an exclusive lodge, delivered with distinctive New Zealand flair.
Families (two adults and up to three children) can save NZ$3,750 for a week-long Commonage Villas ski package that includes seven nights’ accommodation in a private three-bed villa, a helicopter flight for the whole family to the top of the spectacular Remarkables mountain range, and three full day ski passes for the whole family for Coronet Peak or The Remarkables ski fields, so everyone can ski to their heart’s content.
For couples, there’s a similar value-added package, especially if three couples decide to share, where the price comes down to NZ$3,000 per couple for seven nights, helicopter flight and three day ski passes for two.
Non-skiing couples can spend seven nights in a private villa and pay only for five, saving 30%.
For spa lovers, the Commonage Villas Spa Indulgence package gives you five nights in a private villa with sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains. You will be treated to an indulgent couples’ spa experience -- the decadent 180 minute spa treatment includes a private treatment room, complete with a bath big enough for two.
Golfers can stay at Commonage Villas with their five nights’ golf package and be treated like a ‘pro’, with green fees included for a round of golf per couple at three of the region’s leading courses -- Millbrook, Kelvin Heights and Jacks Point.
For further information or bookings visit www.commonagevillas.com
Saturday, April 4, 2009
BASED ON YOUR SUNSIGNS, ALCOHOROSCOPES EXPLAINS YOUR EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR AFTER YOU GET DRUNK!!
ARIES : Drinking style Impulsive Aries people like to party and sometimes don't know when to call it a night. Their competitive streak makes them prone to closing-time shot contests. They're sloppy, fun drunks, and they get mighty flirty after a couple tipples. Getting Aries people drunk is a good way to get what you want out of them, should other methods fail. Aries can become bellicose when blotto, but they will assume that whatever happened should be forgiven (if not forgotten) by sunrise. They can be counted on to do the same for you -- so long as you haven't gone and done anything really horrible to them last night, you sneaky Gemini.
TAURUS Drinking style Taurus prefers to drink at a leisurely pace, aiming for a mellow glow rather than a full-on zonk. Since a truly intoxicated Taurus is a one-person stampede, the kind of bull-in-a-china-shop inebriate who spills red wine on white carpets and tells fart jokes to employers, the preference for wining and dining (or Bud and buddies) to body shots and barfing is quite fortunate for the rest of us. This is not to say that the Bull is by any means a teetotaler -- god, no. A squiffy Taurus will get, er, gregarious (full of loud mouth soup, some would say) and is extremely amusing to drag to a karaoke bar when intoxicated.
GEMINI Drinking style Gemini's can drink without changing their behavior much-- they're so naturally chatty and short-attention-spanned that it's just hard to tell sometimes. They can amaze you by conversing with finesse and allusion, then doing something to belie an extremely advanced state of intoxication, like puking in your shoe... Gemini's possess the magic ability to flirt successfully (and uninfuriatingly, which is very tricky) with several people at once. They like to order different cocktails every round -- repetition is boring -- and may create a theme (like yellow drinks: beer, sauvignon blanc and limoncello) for their own amusement.
CANCER Drinking style Cancer is a comfort drinker -- and an extra wine with dinner or an after-work beer or six can be extra comforting, can't it, Cancer darling? Like fellow water signs Scorpio and Pisces, Crabs must guard against lushery. Cancers are brilliant at ferreting out secret parties and insinuating themselves on VIP lists -- and, in true Hollywood style, Cancers are never really drunk; instead, they get 'tired and emotional' (read: weepy when lubricated). But there's nothing better than swapping stories (and spit) over a few bottles of inky red wine with your favorite Cancer. Even your second-favorite Cancer will do... The sign also rules the flavor vanilla, and you'd be adored if you served up a vanilla vodka and soda.
LEO Drinking style Leo likes to drink and dance -- they're often fabulous dancers, and usually pretty good drinkers as well, losing their commanding dignity and turning kittenish. Of course, they're quite aware they're darling -Leos will be Leos, after all. They generally know their limit, probably because they loathe losing self-control. When they get over-refreshed, expect flirting to ensue -- and perhaps not with the one that rung them. But Leo's not the type to break rules even when drunk, so just try to ignore it (try harder, Cancer) and expects a sheepish (and hung over) Lion to make it up to you the next day.
VIRGO Drinking style Cerebral Virgos are compelled to impose order onto their bender. Their famously fussy quest for purity could lead to drinking less than other signs, sure --but it could also lead to drinking booze neat, to sucking down organic wine or just to brand loyalty. They rarely get fully shellacked -- but, oh, when they do! Virgo's controlled by the intellect, but there's an unbridled beast lurking within, and they let it loose when walloped. It's dead sexy (and surprisingly unsloppy). As one Virgo friend used to declare, 'I'm going to drink myself into a low-level of intelligence tonight.' A toast to the sub genius IQ!
LIBRA Drinking style 'I'm jusht a social drinker,' slurs Libra, 'it's jusht that I'm so damn social?' Libra loves nothing more than to party, mingle and relate to everyone. Whether dipped in favor of Good Libra (with Insta-Frienddevice set to 'on') or heavier on the Evil Libra side (they are little instigators when bored), the Scales can really work a room. Charming as they are, Libras are notoriously lacking in self-control, however, which can get them into all sorts of trouble --including wearing their wobbly boots waaaay too early in the evening, flirting with every man/woman in the room or even blacking out the night's events entirely. Oops!
SCORPIO Drinking style Don't ever tell Scorpios they've had enough, for they'll smirk at you and quietly but intentionally keep tippling till they're hog-whimpering drunk, out of 100-proof spite. Scorpios like to drink, and screw you if you have a problem with that. Most of them see the sauce as something to savor in itself, and not as a personality-altering tool -- though if depressed, self-loathing Scorps seek total obliteration. But generally, they're fascinating drinking pals, brilliant conversationalists and dizzying flirts. They also remember everything -- especially what you did when you were blitzed. Only drink with a Scorpio who likes you.
SAGITTARIUS Drinking style In vino veritas -- and, for Sagittarius, in booze blurtiness: When buttered, they'll spill all your secrets and many of their own. Tactlessness aside, Sagittarius is just plain fun to drink with. This is a sign of serious partying (what else would you expect from the sign of Sinatra, Keith Richards, the Bush twins and Anna Nicole Smith?). They're the people who chat up everyone in the room, then persuade the entire crowd to travel somewhere else -- like a nightclub, or a playground, or Cancun . Good-natured hijinks are sure to ensue (including a high possibility of loopy groping; spontaneous Sag is a brilliant booty call).
CAPRICORN Drinking style Capricorn is usually described as practical, steadfast, money-hungry and status-thirsty -- no wonder they get left off the astrological cocktail-party list. But this is the sign of David Bowie and Annie Lennox, not to mention Elvis. Capricorn is the true rock star: independent, powerful and seriously charismatic, not too eager to please. And if they make money being themselves, who are you to quibble? But just like most rock stars, they're either totally on or totally off, and they generally need a little social lubricant to loosen up and enjoy the after party, especially if they can hookup with a cute groupie.
AQUARIUS Drinking style Aquarius and drinking don't go together that well (except for water that is). They have an innate tendency toward know-it-allism, and if they get an idea while sizzled, they're more stubborn than a stain or a stone. If they're throwing a party or organizing an outing, however, they're too preoccupied with their duties to get combative -- and they make perfectly charming drunks in that case. Fortunately, they're usually capital drink-nursers. They also make the best designated drivers (if you can get them before they start raising their wrist). Aquarius is fascinated by drunk people and capable of holding interesting conversations with soused strangers while sober.
PISCES Drinking style If you're a Pisces, you've probably already heard that you share a sign and an addictive personality with: Liz Taylor, Lisa Minnelli and Kurt Cobain. Not only do Pisces like to lose themselves in the dreamy, out-there feeling that only pot can give, but they build up a mighty tolerance fast. Who needs an expensive date like that? On the other hand, they're fabulously enchanting partners, whether in conversation or in crime. With the right Pisces, you can start out sharing a pitcher of margaritas and windup in bed together for days. The phrase 'addictive personality' can be read two ways, you know..
FAECES Drinking style If you’re a piece of faeces, please refrain from drinking too much as the alcohol thins out your faeces to a liquid format...
Ageless? .... Pricless!
A doctor on his morning walk, noticed an older lady sitting on her front
step smoking a cigar, so he walked up to her and said, "I couldn't help
but notice how happy you look! What is your secret?"
"I smoke ten cigars a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice
big joint. Apart from that, I drink a whole bottle of Jack Daniels every
week, and eat only junk food. On weekends, I pop pills, get laid, and
don't exercise at all."
"That is absolutely amazing! How old are you?"
"Thirty-four," she replied.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Weather Channel Founder Wants To Sue Al Gore For Global Warming Fraud
By now most people are aware that the founder of The Weather Channel, John Coleman, said global warming is "the greatest scam in history" last November.
On Monday, while speaking at the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change being held in New York City, Coleman took his criticisms further by advocating that all those involved in the sale and marketing of carbon credits, including Al Gore, should be sued "to finally put some light on the fraud of global warming.”
As reported over at the Business & Media Institute by my colleague Jeff Poor Coleman also told the audience his strategy for exposing what he called “the fraud of global warming.” He advocated suing those who sell carbon credits, which would force global warming alarmists to give a more honest account of the policies they propose.
“[I] have a feeling this is the opening,” Coleman said. “If the lawyers will take the case – sue the people who sell carbon credits. That includes Al Gore. That lawsuit would get so much publicity, so much media attention. And as the experts went to the [witness] stand to testify, I feel like that could become the vehicle to finally put some light on the fraud of global warming.”
How delicious. Of course, for those that are interested, Nobel Laureate Gore was invited to speak at this conference -- was even offered his normal fee to attend! -- but refused. As reported Monday by Anthony Watts, one of the conference speakers (emphasis added): I was surprised to learn that Al Gore had been offered an opportunity to address this conference, and his usual $200,000 speaking fee and expenses were met, but that he declined.
I also know that invitations went out to NASA GISS principal scientists Dr. James Hansen, and Dr. Gavin Schmidt weeks ago as evidenced by their writeup of the issue on their blog, RealClimate.org a week or so ago.
They have declined the formal invitation sent, even though it would be easy for them to attend, given that NASA GISS is located just a few blocks away at Columbia University. Since recent polls indicate that about 50% of Americans remain unconvinced that global warming is a serious issue, it would seem this would be a perfect place for Mr. Gore, Dr. James Hansen, and Dr. Gavin Schmidt to bridge the crevasse.
Exactly, Anthony. Sadly, these folks don't want to speak to the half of the nation not buying into their junk science, for it is so easily exposed as such, and that would bring an end to the fraud.
Of course, one has to wonder how all those that do believe in this myth feel about the fact that the leaders of their cause not only refuse to debate the issue, but won't even attend a conference dealing with it.
Regardless, Coleman on Monday also pointed his finger at The Weather Channel:
"The Weather Channel had great promise, and that’s all gone now because they’ve made every mistake in the book on what they’ve done and how they’ve done it and it’s very sad,” Coleman said. “It’s now for sale and there’s a new owner of The Weather Channel will be announced – several billion dollars having changed hands in the near future. Let’s hope the new owners can recapture the vision and stop reporting the traffic, telling us what to think and start giving us useful weather information.”
We at NewsBusters share your hopes, John.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
On Monday, while speaking at the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change being held in New York City, Coleman took his criticisms further by advocating that all those involved in the sale and marketing of carbon credits, including Al Gore, should be sued "to finally put some light on the fraud of global warming.”
As reported over at the Business & Media Institute by my colleague Jeff Poor Coleman also told the audience his strategy for exposing what he called “the fraud of global warming.” He advocated suing those who sell carbon credits, which would force global warming alarmists to give a more honest account of the policies they propose.
“[I] have a feeling this is the opening,” Coleman said. “If the lawyers will take the case – sue the people who sell carbon credits. That includes Al Gore. That lawsuit would get so much publicity, so much media attention. And as the experts went to the [witness] stand to testify, I feel like that could become the vehicle to finally put some light on the fraud of global warming.”
How delicious. Of course, for those that are interested, Nobel Laureate Gore was invited to speak at this conference -- was even offered his normal fee to attend! -- but refused. As reported Monday by Anthony Watts, one of the conference speakers (emphasis added): I was surprised to learn that Al Gore had been offered an opportunity to address this conference, and his usual $200,000 speaking fee and expenses were met, but that he declined.
I also know that invitations went out to NASA GISS principal scientists Dr. James Hansen, and Dr. Gavin Schmidt weeks ago as evidenced by their writeup of the issue on their blog, RealClimate.org a week or so ago.
They have declined the formal invitation sent, even though it would be easy for them to attend, given that NASA GISS is located just a few blocks away at Columbia University. Since recent polls indicate that about 50% of Americans remain unconvinced that global warming is a serious issue, it would seem this would be a perfect place for Mr. Gore, Dr. James Hansen, and Dr. Gavin Schmidt to bridge the crevasse.
Exactly, Anthony. Sadly, these folks don't want to speak to the half of the nation not buying into their junk science, for it is so easily exposed as such, and that would bring an end to the fraud.
Of course, one has to wonder how all those that do believe in this myth feel about the fact that the leaders of their cause not only refuse to debate the issue, but won't even attend a conference dealing with it.
Regardless, Coleman on Monday also pointed his finger at The Weather Channel:
"The Weather Channel had great promise, and that’s all gone now because they’ve made every mistake in the book on what they’ve done and how they’ve done it and it’s very sad,” Coleman said. “It’s now for sale and there’s a new owner of The Weather Channel will be announced – several billion dollars having changed hands in the near future. Let’s hope the new owners can recapture the vision and stop reporting the traffic, telling us what to think and start giving us useful weather information.”
We at NewsBusters share your hopes, John.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
First Iberian Appearance For New Sunseeker Predator 84
Sunseeker is taking its all-new Predator 84 to be a floating guest of honour at the inaugural Gibraltar International Boat Show - its first public outing on the Iberian Peninsula. Officially launched at the Southampton International Boat Show in September of last year, the Sunseeker Predator 84 is a true performance motoryacht with head-turning good looks and will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the event.
Dominic Byrne, Managing Director of Sunseeker Costa del Sol, comments, “The Predator 84 is an impressive addition to the Sunseeker range. The craft offers three decks of leisure and living space, en-suite accommodation for up to eight guests plus three crew and, the ultimate luxury for a boat – an abundance of space. We’re delighted to be able to show the Predator 84 off this Easter in Gibraltar where visitors will be able to truly appreciate its scale and technical quality.”
Nudging 26 metres, the Predator 84 has a no-compromise design from top down and offers a much-demanded optional sports flybridge with second helm for those who crave a wind-in-the-hair driving experience. Deceptively spacious, the bright interior is trimmed with glass and lacquer finishes which compliment the black gloss American walnut. Following typical Predator styling, the lower deck guest accommodation - two twins and two doubles - is accessed by a central lobby and all enjoy natural light from curved ports. The imposing full-beam owners’ stateroom has a walk-in wardrobe, study and breakfasting area plus domestic-sized bathroom with wet room shower.
As expected from a Sunseeker performance motoryacht the speed lover will not be disappointed. When fitted with the top engine option, the Twin Arneson Surface Drive, exhilarating speeds of up to 42 knots are reachable. Meanwhile, at an economical cruising speed of 30 knots, the Predator 84 has a range of up to 300 nautical miles.
www.sunseeker.net.au
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