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Article Tags: ClimateGate, Letter, World Temperatures

The science behind the theory that CO2 is driving so-called anthropogenic global warming (AGW) is a sham. It cannot be scientifically proven.

Let us pretend that the UN’s central estimate of equilibrium “global warming” caused by CO2, allowing for all temperature feedbacks, is correct. In that case, temperature change, in Celsius degrees, is equal to 4.7 times the logarithm of the proportionate increase in CO2 concentration.

First, check that this equation is correct by working out how much warming would occur if we doubled CO2 concentration. The warming would be 4.7 ln 2 = 3.26 Celsius degrees, exactly the central estimate given by the UN’s climate panel in its 2007 assessment report.

For the past 10 years, according to the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, global atmospheric CO2 concentration has risen at just two parts per million by volume per year, reaching 388 ppmv this year.

Source: edmontonjournal.com

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Accused of being a ‘green hypocrite’ for using a private jet to fly to the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and giving the world a sermon on global warming, Prince Charles has decided to have his place of dwelling go green. The Prince has planned to install solar panels on roof of the 180 year old mansion, the Clarence House in London. These panels are anticipated to fulfill the heating and lighting energy needs of the building. However, officials state that no such modifications will be done if they harm the appearance of the century old building. This change would burn a £150,000 hole in the Prince’s pocket.

According to Jerry Stokes, president of the firm SunTech Europe, the Prince is excited and eagerly awaits the installation of these solar panels that will enable him to do his part to save our environment. Hopefully, the people of Great Britain look up to this example set by the Prince, and go green themselves.

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Robins has time and again been considered as a pioneer in testing alternative energy technologies. Recently they have installed a solar panel which is a matter of curiosity. Their installed solar panel assumes the dimensions of a drive-in-movie screen. It is the shining example of the state-of-the-art technology. At peak hour it generates 25 […]
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Don’t look now, but Kevin Federline’s naked body may soon grace the pages of Playgirl.

Now that the plumped-up K-Fed is shedding the pounds — thanks to an appearance on the upcoming season of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club — the father of four is considering showing off his new and improved bod Levi Johnston-style with a nude spread on the pages of the X-rated mag.

“Kevin has been approached,” a friend of Britney Spears’ former flame divulged to The Irish Star this week. “He’s lost a lot of weight but still not where he wants to be physically, so he’s not going to decide to pose or not until his body is perfect.”

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Natasha Turner, N.D. is a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor. She is the founder of the Clear Medicine wellness boutique and author of the bestselling book The Hormone Diet. Each week in her column for That’s Fit.ca, Dr. Turner advises readers on how to remedy common health issues as well as improve their overall health.

Many of us, especially women, dread the thought of aging. The changes in our hair, skin and body allow for only one conclusion: gravity is a cruel and nasty thing. But here is another, though more subtle, sign of aging that sneaks up on you: the switch from being called ‘Miss’ one day to ‘Ma’am’ the next. It’s a change that leaves you wondering, “is it my clothes, my ‘air’ of responsibility or my darn crow’s feet?”

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Camaro Motorsport just introduced a wide variety of performance parts for the new Camaro, which include a supercharger for the V8 engine. And what better way to advertise it then to deliver the first supercharged Camaro to a motorsport personality like ex-F1 driver, Mika Salo.

I’m a Camaro fan, I already own a classic ’69 Camaro with supercharger. That car delivers well over 1000 hp. With this new car, I have a modern car with ‘retro’ looks and stunning performance. A great … (read more)

Shipping containers are used to transport goods all over the world. These bulky and massive boxes made of steel usually go waste when unused. The Subway restaurant company came up with an idea that will help recycle these containers and also save the energy of construction workers rebuilding the World Trade Center in New York. And how is that possible? By building a subway restaurant in a shipping container that will be operated with a crane and lifted into the sky to cater to the needs of construction workers instead of having them use the elevator to ride down during lunch breaks, and back up after they finish. This will also help save time during lunch breaks. This Subway outlet is unique not only in its operation, but also its menu.

The regular Subway menu is available, with additions of hotdogs, hamburgers and pretzels! As the building is being built, the outlet will be lifted upwards. Recycled containers have probably never been put to such an ingenious use before.

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The Audi Q5 hybrid has been confirmed and will be presented most likely at the 2010 Paris motor show, with production starting for a market appearance at the beginning of 2011. The Q5 will be the first Audi hybrid model to be produced, and will be one of the significant models presented in 2010, along with the new Audi A1 and Audi A7.

No technical details of the Q5 hybrid have been released, although it should include the 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine combined with lithium ion batteries. The new hybrid model will contribute to the 42 model line-up planned for 2015, increased from Audi’s current line up of 34 models. 7.3 billion euros are being invested in the development of new models to achieve this aim.

Do you love The Office on NBC? I certainly do. I remember the first season kind of sucked because they tried too hard to copy the British version. NBC tried to do the same thing with Coupling, and it failed miserably. When they decided to break from their British counter parts, and make it their own then it really started to shine!

Arguably the best character on the American version is Dwight Schrute. Dwight is such an over-the-top, arrogant, ass kisser, and we love him for it! If you are not familiar with Dwight, here is a brief description from Wikipedia:

[Dwight] is a physically imposing man at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) with little sense of humor, a hunger for authority (however meager it may be), and a gullible nature that often makes him the target of pranks, primarily at the hands of Jim Halpert. Despite his severe naivety, he is very knowledgeable on a wide range of topics including bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica.

If you remember correctly in the opener for the fall 2008 season, Pam showed us what she had been working on in Art school. It was an ASCII version of Dwight!

NBC has the PDF version available for download here: (Dwight Schrute ASCII Art Download)

Dwight has some great lines. If you are a Dwight fan, I want to hear your favorite Dwight quotes. Lets hear them in the comments!

Filed under: Morning Scoop

Each morning, we dish out a few links we love.

One diet you should definitely skip come time for your new year’s resolutions to kick in? The Taco Bell Diet won’t do anything for your shape, but it will empty your wallet.

Should you exercise before bedtime? Does losing sleep make you fat? Here’s the skinny on your sleep-weight connection.

Trying to boost your brain power? Sorry — studies show that ginkgo definitely won’t help.

Think you know your antioxidants? Test your knowledge with this healthy quiz.

Trying to cut down on sugar in 2010? Here are some alternatives to the white stuff that will still satisfy your sweet tooth.

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“Carbon is the enemy,” says Sir Richard Branson. “Let’s attack it in any possible way we can, or many people will die just like in any war.”

With a certain sense of irony, the billionaire part-owner of five airlines has just jetted into Copenhagen, battleground of the international climate change talks, to warn fellow business leaders, politicians and campaigners about this apocalyptic scenario.

Sir Richard, who is due to give a speech at an event on saving the rainforests, has no sooner sat down than launched into a diatribe against carbon dioxide, of which his Virgin Atlantic airline emits 4.8m tonnes per year.

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Source: telegraph.co.uk

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If you are one of those fickle minded people who can’t decide where to construct the fireplace, or if you simply love ingenious designs, here’s something that will make you drool. The Roll Fire is basically a donut shaped fireplace powered using bio-ethanol. This circular design enables the fire burning in the middle to be rolled around your room. For those who cannot afford to build a fireplace in their homes due to lack of space, this bio-ethanol fireplace acts as a great
substitute. Designed and manufactured by Conmoto, the fireplace uses bio-ethanol, a renewable energy resource made out of sugarcane or potato and is similar to the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

The Roll Fire also comes with a wall mount and a stand. The Roll Fire sure beats the use of common fireplace that burns up wood and emits those dreaded greenhouse gases.

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It’s becoming a quite common tradition in the UK for the world champions of Formula One to make the New Year Honours list of the Queen. After Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 F1 championship, Queen Elizabeth II honored the McLaren racer with the Member of the British Empire (MBE).

Now, it is time for Jenson Button to get the honors, as revealed by several British media in recent weeks. However, he will not stand alone before the Queen, but joined by none other than the very man he let … (read more)