It has been a matter of scientific dispute for years, but new research from the National Center for Atmospheric Research provides evidence that global warming in the last century has steadily increased the average number of hurricanes and tropical storms. This is important information since Hurricane Katrina in 2004 was blamed in part on global warming. The study concluded that tropical storms have doubled in intensity in the last century. This new study should be studied to understand how the future climate change will cause changes to the world.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=aAUXceyBLp5I&refer=europe
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/07/29/tropical.storms.ap/index.html
7/16/07
New "X-Files" Movie On the Way?
David Duchovny, for several years now, has been promising another X-Files big screen movie. Now it appears closer to reality. Mr. Duchovny is reportedly to review a script next week, and production may start as soon as this fall. Both Duchovny and co-star Gillian Anderson of the long-running hit TV series "The X-Files" have signed on for the new movie. The first "X-Files" movie in 1998 grossed nearly $200 million worldwide. The show, about FBI agents Mulder and Scully solving paranormal cases and chasing conspiracies, remains popular and a sequel has been rumored even since.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19794062/
Comment: I grew up watching this show! During its first few years the show was immensely popular, and the series had focused on horror and monster-of-the-week type cases in addition to the alien conspiracy mythology. As I recall, when the show delved deep into the conspiracy mythology the ratings went downhill, and when David Duchovny left the full-time work on the show after the 7th season, the show really crashed. I stopped watching regularly after the 3rd season. But the new movie sounds good because it seems to be going back to its roots of scary stories.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19794062/
Comment: I grew up watching this show! During its first few years the show was immensely popular, and the series had focused on horror and monster-of-the-week type cases in addition to the alien conspiracy mythology. As I recall, when the show delved deep into the conspiracy mythology the ratings went downhill, and when David Duchovny left the full-time work on the show after the 7th season, the show really crashed. I stopped watching regularly after the 3rd season. But the new movie sounds good because it seems to be going back to its roots of scary stories.
7/9/07
Michael Moore Returns, Top General Sizes up Iraq, and New Hope for Fat Buster
Michael Moore dished the cold hard truth to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about the state of media coverage and the distortions surrounding the facts of the new docu-movie "SICKO."
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/07/09/michael-moore-demands-apology-from-wolf-blitzer/
-Gen. Petraeus, the head of US forces in Iraq, has compared the War in Iraq to the long-struggle in Northern Ireland and said the war may be "decades long". This follows a White House push to liken the Iraq War to long-term military affairs. President Bush compared the 50-year military presence after the Korean War to what may happen with the Iraq War. This information comes at the same time that a government report on Iraq progress reveals that none of goals set by the Iran government have been met. Iraq is not making any progress. So the original fear of WMDs and the al-Qaeda/Iran link have been proven to be false. The prospect of bringing democracy and freedom to Iraq is not happening and will happen under current conditions. The belief that "we must fight them there so we don't have to fight them here" is a Orwellian twist of reality. And finally the Bush White House proclamation that the Iraq War is a fight to defend the Iraqi people and give them a chance to build a free society also holds no water. The Iraqi people overwhelmingly support US troop withdrawal, and what is the US military occupation achieving when the Iraqi government is basically not making any impact?
It is my impression that US strategists are in a bind. To pull out of Iraq means to see the US lose control of the Middle East. To stay would witness continued violence and fatalities. Political negotiation would have to involve Iran, and its uranium enrichment program would be a strong card. US policymakers really do not seem to have any good choices. Of course, my solution would be implement a one-year troop withdrawal plan, a comprehensive settlement with Iran regarding Iraq and the Israel/Palestinian conflict, and at the same time invest heavily in renewable energy.
-In a health breakthrough, new serious hope for obesity and overweight people! Georgetown University scientists have identified a natural chemical, Y2P blocker, that melts away fat, at least in mice. Putting in a chemical that promotes the neuropeptide transmitter builds fat.
ABC News Link
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/07/09/michael-moore-demands-apology-from-wolf-blitzer/
-Gen. Petraeus, the head of US forces in Iraq, has compared the War in Iraq to the long-struggle in Northern Ireland and said the war may be "decades long". This follows a White House push to liken the Iraq War to long-term military affairs. President Bush compared the 50-year military presence after the Korean War to what may happen with the Iraq War. This information comes at the same time that a government report on Iraq progress reveals that none of goals set by the Iran government have been met. Iraq is not making any progress. So the original fear of WMDs and the al-Qaeda/Iran link have been proven to be false. The prospect of bringing democracy and freedom to Iraq is not happening and will happen under current conditions. The belief that "we must fight them there so we don't have to fight them here" is a Orwellian twist of reality. And finally the Bush White House proclamation that the Iraq War is a fight to defend the Iraqi people and give them a chance to build a free society also holds no water. The Iraqi people overwhelmingly support US troop withdrawal, and what is the US military occupation achieving when the Iraqi government is basically not making any impact?
It is my impression that US strategists are in a bind. To pull out of Iraq means to see the US lose control of the Middle East. To stay would witness continued violence and fatalities. Political negotiation would have to involve Iran, and its uranium enrichment program would be a strong card. US policymakers really do not seem to have any good choices. Of course, my solution would be implement a one-year troop withdrawal plan, a comprehensive settlement with Iran regarding Iraq and the Israel/Palestinian conflict, and at the same time invest heavily in renewable energy.
-In a health breakthrough, new serious hope for obesity and overweight people! Georgetown University scientists have identified a natural chemical, Y2P blocker, that melts away fat, at least in mice. Putting in a chemical that promotes the neuropeptide transmitter builds fat.
ABC News Link
7/5/07
- A negative assessment of the health gap between rich and poor in America: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19570119/
- Sign of Global Warming? Record heat in Las Vegas and Southern California this week. Firefighters warn about a long and hard fire season as well. There have been serious wildfires in Santa Barbara, Catalina, and Lake Tahoe so far.
7/4/07
This Fourth of July 2007 I would like to reflect on what makes America a great country. In this United States, the greatest strength is the people and the opportunities for a good life. I am not happy with a lot about America, but I do have to point out that there is a lot of creativity and beauty in America. There is no shortage of people in America that are motivated and passionate in their life. The best thing about America is that you will always see people striving to do better.
Yet, I have to point out that I am very unhappy with this "War on Terror" and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City were an awful event and I can't see the justification in acts of violence, yet I am proud to see so many people stand up and speak out against that act of terror and violence. Yet I can't help feel that people should speak out against acts of violence everywhere it occurs. In this campaign to defeat terror, countless innocent civilians have been killed in the Middle East. I feel it makes no sense. This link illustrates the unequal weight some people give to human life.
http://www.prosebeforehos.com/government_employee/06/22/civilian-death-statistics-in-iraq-afghanistan-compared/
The daily reporting of the Iraq War is not truthful. One excellent piece of evidence is the way many military attacks can be assumed to be against "Al-qaida." However, as this link reveals many times the Al-qaida victims are actually innocent civilians.
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2007/06/30/war_reporting/index.html
Yet, I have to point out that I am very unhappy with this "War on Terror" and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City were an awful event and I can't see the justification in acts of violence, yet I am proud to see so many people stand up and speak out against that act of terror and violence. Yet I can't help feel that people should speak out against acts of violence everywhere it occurs. In this campaign to defeat terror, countless innocent civilians have been killed in the Middle East. I feel it makes no sense. This link illustrates the unequal weight some people give to human life.
http://www.prosebeforehos.com/government_employee/06/22/civilian-death-statistics-in-iraq-afghanistan-compared/
The daily reporting of the Iraq War is not truthful. One excellent piece of evidence is the way many military attacks can be assumed to be against "Al-qaida." However, as this link reveals many times the Al-qaida victims are actually innocent civilians.
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2007/06/30/war_reporting/index.html
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