TerryH

For all those following this thread, and all the others we've had on Global Warming, you may be interested in listening to or watching the Munk Debate held recently in Toronto. It's available in audio at Munk debate mp3 and in video here, Munk debate video The debate's resolution was "Climate change is mankind's defining crisis, and demands a commensurate response." On the pro side they had Elizabeth May and George Monbiot, and on the con side, Bjorn Lomborg and Nigel Lawson. If one's measure of victory is which team changed the minds of the most people in the audience, then the con side won. Anyway, it's interesting listening. In my biased opinion, the "pros" resorted to the usual emotional hype and the "cons" made very reasoned arguments -- rather like the discussion going on here. :lol: Terry

Yes, and the Flamers are on a 1 game losing streak. The universe is unfolding as it should Terry

Jimmay, you might want to talk to the folks at Auto Marine. They just did the repairs on my U-boat -- see previous thread concerning repairs/glue. Terry Float tube repair

While we are dealing with all these heavy questions concerning human treatment of animals, how about Burning Bunnies for heat? It seems pretty Green, but I still wonder what P.E.T.A. thinks?

Here's some interesting reading from a Professor of Meteorology at M.I.T. The Climate Science Isn't Settled -- Confident predictions of catastrophe are unwarranted Sure hope our politicians figure out what a boondoggle AGW is before they spend billions on pumping CO2 into the ground and other nonsensical schemes. Terry

[jest] For all you deniers lurking out there, the world really is coming to an end because of global warming -- really. Go to this site for a list of all the things caused by global warming, complete with links to more detailed articles on each item. It's scary reading. Things caused by global warming Terry [/jest]

Here's another interesting article: Climate change data dumped I especially love the quote from a CRU official: “We do not hold the original raw data but only the value-added (quality controlled and homogenised) data.” Ah yes, value-added data. :lol: Terry

Is it like this one (from the Idylwilde website)? Terry

Have a great B'day Gary. Terry

More interesting reading -- a good dose of common sense in my view. Terry Premature Policy How zealotry came to pervert climate science

Have a great Bday Darren -- hope you can get some fishing in too. Terry

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No problem -- glad to help out. Terry Cooking the Climate Books Let the Climate Debate Begin

Here's some more interesting reading: After Copenhagen, the end of the science Climategate Myron Ebell: CRU's climate 'tricks'

"$62,000 Investment?" Taco, as I tell my wife when she wants to "invest" in new window coverings or something equally useless, it is an "expenditure" not an "investment." Investing is when you buy $62,000 worth of Nortel shares, and you know what they're worth right now -- at least you got to drive your "investment/expenditure." Terry

When I'm not fishing, tying flies, or having a nap, I do woodworking -- been at it since I was a wee tad, which was before the last ice age. Here's some samples of recent work. Terry stereo cabinet in douglas fir from our own trees cabinets, again lumber for doors and panels from our own trees landing nets -- one of which was donated to last year's Streamwatch auction my tying desk -- base was built originally as a computer desk

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. I tend to agree with craneguy that for safety reasons it should be done right, and that's why I was trying to track down the proper adhesive. It's hard stuff to find, although I did find a place in Calgary (Aquabatics) who could get it. Anyway, to complete the story, I've talked to the folks at Auto Marine, and I'll be getting them to do the repair. Terry

I need to repair a tear in the urethane bladder on an Outcast Super Fat Cat U-boat. The repair kit that came with the boat has the urethane patch material, but it does not include the adhesive. According to the Outcast website, the adhesive I need is a one part concoction called Clifton adhesive. Does anyone know where I can get some in Calgary? Terry

Have another look at the second post on this thread. Remedial reading lessons are available, if only you would ask. I've had 65 great years, most of them in Alberta. I've paid lots of tax to all levels of government, and guess what? I don't think the government owes me anything just because I've been fortunate enough to live as long as I have. If you fish, you pay. Should seniors have to pay for a drivers license? Making that free to seniors makes just about as much sense. Terry

Hey Gary, is that the left wing voice I hear? Anyway, what's the argument to support "No"? Terry

Totally different -- that's marketing. If a store or restaurant wants to give a particular group a deal, that's their own business decision to make. Fishing licenses are linked to a public resource and anyone who uses the resource should pay the very small price to get a license. My 2 cents worth. Terry

YES!! And I'll be 65 this year. I can't think of any reason why people over 65 should be exempt, especially when a license costs under $30. Terry

Great idea, except you could end up with a quadruple bypass instead of a cast on your broken leg. Terry

I read in today's Calgary Herald, that the Flames had their own private vaccination clinic on Friday. So there you go folks, the government has added a new group to the high risk category -- overpaid athletes. Unbelievable . Terry