Reposting: NASA Study Makes 'Amazing' Discovery: Sun Heats Earth

Read this: 'NASA Study Makes 'Amazing' Discovery: Sun Heats Earth'

This is great. It's what those of us who are willing to look at the whole picture and are aware that the earth has seasons not just 4 times a year, but of decades and centuries too have already known.

I love that NASA put this out, maybe it will get more press & people's attention. It seems like when Farmer's Almanac has made similar articles it doesn't get the press it deserves.

Man made global warming is nothing more than political fear-mongering!

quick note - apology offered for citing pastor's home Bible studies

Just a quick note to give update to this previous post.

Couple Ordered to Stop Holding Bible Study at Home Without Permit

PERSONAL LIBERTIES AT RISK!

According to FoxNews, 'Pastor David Jones and his wife Mary have been told that they cannot invite friends to their San Diego, Calif. home for a Bible study — unless they are willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars to San Diego County.'

This is a major infringement on personal rights! This should not be allowed to happen at anyones home in this country! Who we talk to and what we talk about on our own property should not be this kind of an issue.

From the San Diego news,
'Broyles said his clients have asked to stay anonymous until they give the county a demand letter that states by enforcing this regulation the county is violating their First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.'

This is not right at all. I seriously doubt it's the parking matter that they say it is. If so, why are they trying to fine them for being a 'religious assembly'? This simply is an attack on faith. They wouldn't be after them if this was a community BBQ, or some other summer party. I hope this pastor and his wife are able to fight this all the way. It's a sad day for freedom when we can't have a few people over to our own property and chat about what we feel is important to ourselves!

Taxed enough already tea party in Monroe, WA this saturday!

I was bummed out last week when my arthritis and insomnia kept me from attending the main events. I was hoping to attend the rally in Everett, but ended up being too sore and sleepy. But now I've learned that the group closest to home is still going to have an event and it's this Saturday! Yay! I can go after all! Here's hoping I'm still feeling good then too! I have my sign ideas all planned out and my heart is really in it to go with my signs and camera and record history in my community.

Here is more from the group for those who want to join us.
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Monroe Tea Party (Taxed Enough Already) this Saturday, April 25th Lake Tye in Monroe

We are so excited about the upcoming Tea Party! This is not a Democrat or a Republican thing. It’s a WE THE PEOPLE THING! There is a great lineup of speakers, music and drawings throughout the day. The weather forecasts are looking very positive! Come join us!

*****Directions*****

Lake Tye Park, Monroe, WA (AKA Fryelands Park on Google Maps)
14964 Fryelands Boulevard, Monroe

From SR 203 (Duvall) Drive north on SR 203 to Hwy 2. Take a left on Hwy 2 towards Everett for about 2 miles to Fryelands Blvd. Turn left (south) onto Fryelands and drive about 0.7 miles. The park is on the right (east) side of the road.

From Eastbound Hwy 2: From Hwy 2 out of Snohomish/Everett, drive towards Monroe. Just before entering Monroe (before the airport and Evergreen State Fairgrounds), turn right onto Fryelands Blvd. Drive south about 0.7 miles to the park.

From I-405: Take the exit onto WA-522 E toward Woodinville/Wenatchee/US-2 drive about 12.1 miles. Take the exit toward Monroe/W Main St drive about .3 miles. At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit onto 162nd St SE/164th St SE/W Main St drive about .4 miles. Turn right at Fryelands Blvd drive about 1 mile. Lake Tye is on the left.

*****TIMELINE OF EVENTS*****
12 noon to 1PM - Flag/Sign Waving - for those that come early
1PM to 3PM - Guest Speakers, Music, Drawings
3PM - Flag/Sign Waving

Bring the following: signs, flags, blanket or chair to sit on, picnic lunch. Things to consider bringing: friends, family, neighbors, and a camera.

*****Contact******
Tim Hickman 425-350-7770

Patriot1monroe@verizon.net

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1235831670&ref=profile#/event.php?eid=69026644838&ref=mf

I don't want the government to put me on steroids.

UPDATE: For further reading on this topic, read here.

OK, so that title doesn't seem all that likely, but with all this talk about socialized medicine or government checks on healthcare costs, I am concerned as to if the medical treatments I currently am afforded would someday be changed. With all the talk of potential changes to healthcare even in the private sector I'm a bit concerned. The government shouldn't interfere with my health insurance and how I and my doctor treat my diseases. The patient doctor relationship will ALWAYS be the best in deciding the best route of medical treatment.

The government wants to get involved in how the healthcare system is run in order to reduce costs. However there are times where the higher costs are the right thing. In treating my arthritis I use costly injections. If I didn't have the insurance I have I couldn't get them. In the broader scheme of things it seems more economical to treat arthritis with the older method of steroids. However, even though this is pennies in cost it's side effects cause their own set of additional problems, as well as being less effective at treating over-all disease activity. If we were to move as a nation to socialized medicine and I had to switch back to steroids because that's cheaper, I for sure would be in a wheelchair because of the reduced effectiveness of treating my disease. Steroids would cause weight gain, mood swings, and other health risks down the line. It's not to say I don't have other risks now with my injections, but of the two, that is the better option. I don't want to be fatter, stuck in a chair and moody simply because it's cheaper. Government; keep your hands off my healthcare!

It's a situation of if it isn't broken don't fix it. I don't deny that there are many with very poor insurance, or no form of health insurance, and that those things need to be addressed. But for those of us who have something good going for us, the government should not get involved. Additionally I think the following video makes a valid point about just what is proposed, and how readily 'we' accept this proposed change to healthcare. I agree, call congress to slow things down long enough for them and all the rest of us to know what it is we are getting into with all these proposals.

He just makes me livid! - POTUS Special Olympics Gaffe.

EXPANDED 3/21/09

There have been way too many things that have angered me since Mr. Change became POTUS, but this has got to be one of the worst of them! Right up there with his agenda of destroying unborn babies, in my humble opinion.

This is not cool at all Mr. President! You have not had very good approval ratings since entering office, and now you've lost any little respect I had for you. There may have been enough people to elect you into office. But don't do ignorant insulting crap like this again.

As the sister of a Special Olympics Olympian I am greatly offended that you would even think to make a joke like that let alone speak it out loud, and on national television!



There is also quite the dialog about this and other gaffes by both POTUS and VPOTUS in this article.

I've been encouraged to send a letter with the content of this blog post to the President. I think I will, and if any of my readers have anything to add post it as a comment and I'll include it too.

I've read a few reports that he called the chairman of the Special Olympics to apologize from Airforce One but even the apology sounds wrong to me. The following I read on MTV news on-line.

"He expressed his disappointment and he apologized in a way that was very moving. He expressed that he did not intend to humiliate this population," Shriver said, adding that Obama said he would like to have some Special Olympic athletes visit the White House to bowl or play basketball.

Hmm, let me insult them, and then invite them over so I can have a happy little photo op to make things look all better again.... I don't think it really works that way Mr. President!

One of the commenters on the MTV article said just what I was thinking.

URLisalreadyused posted on 03.20.09 at 12:02pm

"the White House issued a statement apologizing for it before the show aired." The show was prerecorded. They didn't have to air it. Makes me wonder why they decided to. Maybe they want us to pay attention to this "joke" and not pay attention what else is going on. Hoosier, you crack me up. You should run for office. You'd be great.

(Hoosier was one of the other commenters)

Another commenter proved that they were just as ignorant as the President, maybe worse....

brianna posted on 03.20.09 at 05:10pm

omg. i say stuff is retarded/stupid all the time, so does that mean I'm making fun of mentally disabled persons? seriously guys, get a life. this is yet another example of mtv reporting on nonsense.

Um, actually that does in fact mean they are making fun of mentally disabled people. That person needs to become better aware of the words they use and the impact it has in addition to learn how to use capitalization in their commenting.

What I want to know is why do people make these kind of jokes or comments!? Honestly, what is funny about it!? This isn't humor. Jokes at the expense of another are just ill-mannered.

This grieves me.

Political misuse of scripture.

First I want to state that a blog is a web log. Commonly a place to log ones findings on the internet. Now I know much of how I write on my blog is personal, but that I do often quote various sites.

This following post is something I found very interesting and important. I am not looking for a theological debate here. Simply to record what I took away from what Cal Thomas wrote.

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This is just frustrating. It seems like some Christians are taking notice, but many don't even know.

Just because you can find a word in a bible concordance to find a word to use for your speech does not mean that it's use will be appropriate or in context for the original meaning of the verse being used! It waters down the speakers own message as well as watering down the passage sited. Making no real statement other than that one has a functional understanding of a concordance. When siting scripture is not done exegetically it goes AGAINST scripture. The Word says to neither add or subtract anything from the word of God! And this statement is made multiple times, here are a few;Deuteronomy 4:2, Deuteronomy 12:32, Proverbs 30:6

You can read more about this here.

Thank you to Cal Thomas who pointed out on Fox News that the new President did this in his Inaugural address! If I could get a message to Mr. President I would say if you claim to be a Christian and seek to site scripture for your use, please do so with a full understanding of the passage you site.

More rape, hidden by PP.

Yet again another reason why Planned Parenthood and sick minded criminals utilizing it makes my blood boil! This poor scared little girl really should not have to live through this hell, and yet society and her family have ushered it in for her!

Read, here

Court of Appeals Weighs Gideon Bible Controversy Today

So a judge on thursday basically said that the bible should be discriminated against, while anything else should be freely distributed. This is disturbing! Click here to read the full article.

Mat Staver commented on today’s hearing: “The Bible cannot be singled out for special penalties like contraband. How ironic that in America, until recent times, the Bible formed the basis of education, and now its mere presence is radioactive in the opinion of some judges. The Founders never envisioned such open hostility toward the Christian religion as we see today in some venues. To single out the Bible alone for discriminatory treatment harkens back to the Dark Ages. America deserves better. Our Constitution should be respected, not disregarded.

This should be news

This story should be in the news, so I'm doing my part to at least spread it to my blog readers and maybe it'll get spread to others. This protest was completely inappropriate and at the wrong place at the wrong time!



For more on the incident read here.

Fearful? or Vigilant?

1 Thessalonians 5:16-22
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.

In reaction to the results of the election I've seen many disappointed Christians say things like my faith is in Christ alone and not in man, and that God is in control. I do not deny those truths. They are accurate and true. I do agree that God is in control, my faith is in Him alone, and in the end God is who is victorious. However, the bible gives us plenty of warning about the judgement of God on nations that turn their back on Him. I still see the warnings of scripture and history and want to remain vigilant. It's not about being fearful, but being aware. Being ready like Lot to move at a moments notice and obey God or face His condemnation! God can't turn a blind eye to these things. I know I'm a sinner, but I don't want God to find me guilty of any of this downward spiral of our nation.

On Bill O'Reilly's show I thought he made a great point tonight. Sure, we now have to give Obama a chance to prove himself in the roll he's now earned, but the question still remains, "What does 'change' mean?" If you look at the political history of our president elect it is something that really is not good for this nation. He's extremely far left. He is not even anywhere near a centrist.

Now I am not a political pundit, while the news and politics is something I daily pour hours of time over I make no claim to say what the future holds any more than scripture (and history) reveals. I do however believe that we need to listen to the Holy Spirit and respond to sin when we see it. And I firmly believe that allowing more abortion in this nation is a huge grave sin. And that's just one thing.

I am a first generation American on my mom's side. My family has first hand experience with just how awful socialism is. (Czech was invaded by Russia) So to me I'm invested to not see this generation or the next face what my great grandparents, grandparents, mother and uncles faced. I think it's all too easy for American's to say such changes aren't going to happen here, but honestly how do we know that?

When I write about my infertility and arthritis, I am not writing abut being fearful of these diseases of mine. There may be times when it comes off that way, but ultimately I write about these things to reveal to others the life of someone with chronic illness and to wave victoriously that Christ alone is my hope and He will make me a new creation, giving me a heavenly body. But I do have this burden and journey in the mean time. Likewise I think our nation has just created for itself a great challenge and additional burden. I want to be aware, knowing historically how such things have impacted people and to speak out when I know things go against my faith and convictions.

I only want to be a sheep for our Lord a Savior. I want to learn and know all God is willing to impart to me. I don't want to be ignorant and blind along the way and then someday say, "but how did we get in this mess!?"

Sorry this is long, but it's something I feel passionate about. I think many Christians are too quick to become complacent to many issues simply from feeling overwhelmed or not wanting to get their emotions involved. Being passionate and being fearful aren't necessarily the same thing.

I'm grieving because of what is at stake, sensing that many Christians made a wrong choice by not voting with Christian morals in mind. Again, grieving isn't the same as being fearful either... grieving is an emotion for a period of time, and after such comes healing and actions. I am reacting to my own states passage of legalizing assisted suicide, my statement of grief isn't simply a reaction of who will next be president.

Right now is a time for asking GOD what is next, to seek HIS will and SPEAK when we are called to speak, and keep silent when we are called to be silent.

I hope you can understand these convictions of mine, and that I haven't offended you. I do not seek to divide believers, but to encourage all who claim to believe to not lay silent and to be aware of what is going on around them.

Some of the crazies who support our next president

The news this morning showed that there was a soviet flag waved proudly at the victory speech last night. Looking for this on the net I've also seen a clip that it was also shown proudly in the crowds that assembled at the white house.

Be warned if you watch these clips that the people in the first video have a bit of a foul mouth. And it the second I don't like the way they tagged stuff at the end. I'm mostly collecting these here because they are the first glimpses of something that I wonder will get attention.

Now, one instance just seems like a lunatic standing along, but this was two different places, and in both instances the crowd around seemed all to OK with what was happening. That just isn't right!





"The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism, But under the name of 'liberalism,' they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day, America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." Norman Thomas,U.S. Socialist Party presidential candidate in the 1940s

The faith and conviction of a child.

My bloggy friend Dana made an amazing post and I just want to pass the link on for others to read. Children learn more than we may realize a lot of times. They have amazing hearts, and they are constantly processing and forming opinions that often times adults are too lazy to care to contemplate. A child isn't afraid to form their opinion, and what a blessing it is when the proper environment instils a love for the Lord in a child, and that Love for the lord guides their hearts in their choices and decisions.

I'm grieving lives that will be lost!

Additionally, my state is passing a law to allow assisted suicide. This is awful. I'm grieving and praying. And resting in my hope found in Jesus my Lord!

Some additional links and videos....

American Catholic - FOCA

1 yr. anniversary of Obama FOCA fest.

Thread regarding Obama's citizenship

Sadly, regardless of if CA passes parental notification, FOCA will erase that right of parents.

Please watch this video, and yes, it's political.

Watching this warms my heart!

I'm sure by now you all (those who care to follow my blog) know I put my support behind MCCain/Palin. For one thing I've been a fan of McCain's for many years. I had voted for him 8 years ago too. I'm not here to debate and I know all candidates have issues that everyone can find something to be unhappy about. Hm, that's just the condition of being human I think.

Anyway, I'm posting now because listening to Palin talk about life has particularly spoken to me, and I wanted to pass the video on so others can watch this powerful speech.

My favorite quote of the rally is;

"I believe the truest measure of any society is how it treats those who are least able to defend and speak for themselves. And who is more vulnerable, or more innocent, than a child?" -Palin

SO TRUE!

Please watch!

To my Californian friends and family.

A friend of mind from college posted this on his blog, and I watched the video and feel it important to post this on my blog as well. If you are a voter in California please watch this video. It's a piece of current events that very well may spread to California as well if the homosexual agenda has it's way. What I take most concern with is that these parents are denied their right for parental consent on such delicate issues. There are some things that just shouldn't be in the life of a 5 year old, and discussions of sexuality are one of them! Let children have their childhood, not confusion.

Just links

Just a quick post right now, I just wanted
to post a few articles some friends of mine shared with me, and I think others would benefit from reading as well.


How the Democrats Created the Financial Crisis: Kevin Hassett, bloomberg.com

The theory of evolution revisited.

Obamanomics Is a Recipe for Recession by Michael J. Boskin

History of U.S. Gov't Bailouts

Glad I'm on a private road.

Kevin and I live on a private road in our tiny community at the end of a dead end four mile country road, so for us, any speeding cars are stupid neighbors, and that's a pretty rare occurrence. Something I'm very gratefully of living her. But in the local news (Local being Seattle) some poor residences have suffered fro years as the city has ignored them about the safty issues on their street from speeding cars. Desperate they raised money to try and improve things themselves only for them to now be the ones in trouble with the city, feeling that no real solution has come of their complaints so far..

Here is the story.

It's just one of those things where I'm grateful that who I go to with an issue is the community board, or, if it's a legal issue, the county sheriff. So much of this political clutter is out of the way... And I'm pretty certain the new speed bumps in front of my house right now are the same ones these neighbors bought.

It's things like this that make me grateful to live out in the country. Yes, I had some trouble talking to my friend on the phone today, the home phone started cutting out, so she called me on my cell and then that had problems too, but I'm used to that now, I'd rather have the occasional phone issues, then fear for my life any time I tried to back out of my driveway! I hope the attention this news article will be what these people need to get this issue addressed for them.

LoL Porken's plan!

I think I like Porken's plan better. Don't eat the tainted produce, let them eat bacon!





P.S. I do like to eat my veggies. SO for me, following Porken's plan might just be a bit too tough! ;-)

(If you need to know what these videos are farcing watch the next one. But note, I'm not promoting it.)

He can do no wrong!

This is so worth watching. What a God-complex!

Pro life isn't just anti-abortion.

I just saw a segment with this man on a new show on FoxNews. It was amazing. His story is certainly one I plan on following.

I am strongly against assisted suicide, and the fact that my state is considering it is another cause to pray. I hope to find a video of his interview because in my opinion hearing from him directly is far more powerful then just reading an article about his actions.

If you have a bit of time to read the article it's worth a read, and if you find any other information on this man please post it as a comment to this for me.

The former Boeing computer programmer (John Peyton) has Lou Gehrig's disease, which progressively paralyzes its victims. His doctor gives him three to six months to live.

He is using his last months to oppose a ballot initiative that would allow physicians in Washington state to help terminally ill patients end their lives. Only Oregon has such a law.

"What we're really doing I believe, is attempting to eliminate the sufferer so we don't have to deal with them," Peyton said.
story continued here.

Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.

I'm all for conservation, but I'm also for using OUR resources. These videos are informative, and Newt lays the proposition our quickly. Take a listen and sign the petition too if you feel so convicted.

I don't want our nation dependent on oil, but in the mean time, until hybrids and electric vehicles and such are common place something needs to be done. It's just too great a financial burden to expect people to be sucked out of gas (by making it cost so much) use and then all of a sudden also be able to afford an alternative energy vehicle. In the interest of economics "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less" makes the most sense.

Clinton Supporter Thrown Out of Rules Committee Meeting

All I have to say is WOW! This gal has moxy! Kudos to her for speaking her mind! I may not agree with her first choice for president, but her rant is something lots of people are thinking, but few are openly talking about.

Political news - my sad addiction

I'd like to think that I'm a (insert right wing party here) because of my attention to the news, but it also comes from my morals, my finances, and my concern for the security of this nation.

I came across this article, and I wonder how many people who read it, will really read it for what it is, or will say that this is all distorted by race issues, and not read it further, for the looking forward possible analysis it offers. I honestly believe things could play out differently, after all it's been over a decade since the whole O.J. trial that they bring up, but when I read the article as a whole, I do see there is validity to have concern, especially when it comes to bi-partisanship, experience, and the security of this nation, and how the public of this nation reacts to such topics.

I'm not a pundit. But here is my can of worms, I'm not looking to pick out arguments, I just want to say I honestly hope people are making there choices because of rational reasoning and not some gut reaction. This job is too important for a popularity contest. She's dynamic, he's handsome, he's old, those are not how things should be decided. Likewise, I don't think it's right to vote for someone because of wanting the first woman or black person into office just to avoid another old white male being in office. Where the country is now needs to be considered just as much as where the country should be headed. I just don't know that I hear this balance from Mr. Obama. This election is historical, there is no denying that, but whether or not that means he can be the best person for the job, in my mind, remains to be seen.

Apparently my vote doesn't matter to the California Supreme Court! - UPDATED.

So back when I was a California voter I voted in favor of a ban to start gay marriage in California. To me it is a matter of preserving the tradition of what a sacred marriage is as defined by God in His word. In a day and age where divorce is the biggest disaster to marriages, I didn't want to see anything more soil and ruin what marriage means. I know it doesn't change my own marriage, but I do see both as making marriage seem like a joke. I don't want my commitment to my love to seem like a joke.

I'm disappointed with Arnold Schwarzenegger who is saying he won't stop this. Back when he was running for office he had a completely different stance on this matter. Can we say "flip-flopper!?"

Here is the information from the AP as reported by FoxNews.com. Thursday, May 15, 2008.

"SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.

The justices released the 4-3 decision Thursday, saying that domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage in an opinion written by Chief Justice Ron George.

The cases were brought by the city of San Francisco, two dozen gay and lesbian couples, Equality California and another gay rights group in March 2004 after the court halted San Francisco's monthlong same-sex wedding march that took place at Mayor Gavin Newsom's direction."

Now what I find peculiar is I was actually in California this last Thursday. I don't remember seeing ANY news about this at all then. Now granted, when I'm visiting with family I'm not watching the news anywhere near as much as I do, but I would have thought the info would have come up at some point. So what does this seem to mean? Were they trying to give themselves time on the decision before making it public, kind of like the cooling off period with buying a house or a car? I'm sorry, but if you are going to change the voice of the voters don't you owe it to them to release the info right away? I'm not saying anything is shady, just that it doesn't rub me right. I suppose if I had heard the news when they made the decision I might not have left for home as soon as I did and had gone to the capitol to make my protest known. Then again, what voice does a Washingtonian who was run out of California (because of it's cost of life) have on the matter. Am I just blabbing to the breeze. It just bugs me, I take my right as a voter seriously. And now I've seen the California Supreme court basically tell me that my vote was stupid to them and they want to just ignore it.

Update:

One more quick read on the matter is here.

ParentalRights.org

Friends and Family, Please take the time to check out this website. It is really important that as many people as possible join this campaign by signing their petition. ParentalRights.org brings together everyone who agrees that the vital role of parents in the lives of children should not be undermined by government action or policy. I'm standing with them and you should too! I may not have kids right now, but I want the right to be the parent that God calls me to be when that day does come!
ParentalRights.org This is very critical for the families futures !!!
Hugs,
Crystal

UPDATE:
I admit that finding the big picture of this site is a little hard to get in just a couple clicks of the mouse. I hope the comments I've made to this post make clear some of the issues and also this video is worth viewing for clarification...

I like Mike

Great post from a fellow blogger, Check it out. Very informative about Mike Huckabee.

More on the global warming scam

From the Prague Post, U.S. group spotlights Klaus -
Anti-environmentalist speech to take aim at UN "Gore-ites"

Huckabee

Poo-pooing global warming!

First of all, we found this video to be very interesting. While it cuts off at the end it is super supportive and informative.

Global warming scam

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(Kevin and I both worked on writing this.)

People really need to think, learn and judge for themselves. An ex-vice-president confused about "inventing the internet" and with a sore-loser complex is not the first person I would go to for advice about weather, science, and the life expectancy of this earth.

Back in school I remember that the big concern was that we were headed to a new ice age, and we'd all be frozen to non-existence. That obviously didn't continue, so I guess groups and politicians had to drum up a new concern to control the masses (for their own good, of course).

A much more logical theory is that - much like years have seasons - centuries also have seasons, and we're simply in a warmer phase right now. (Though that still doesn't explain how we had nearly 2 feet of snow this winter, plus an extra snow in mid-April...)

Here's a book that looks to support this theory (I can't say for certain because I haven't picked it up yet)...

Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years
by Dennis T. Avery And S. Fred Singer

As I heard one weatherman report, there is some science to warming and freezing, but the dire warnings the politicians want us to heed are at best over-dramatic. There is plenty of "analysis", but they are basing it on only about 50 years of continuous weather tracking. (Yes, people have recorded temperatures for much longer, but the ability to automatically and continuously record data is much newer. God bless technology! ;-)

Also, when the fear-mongers say "a large number of scientists say that global warming is a real and imminent threat", they are usually referring to members of a single UN committee. The global warming camp would like you to believe that this committee is diverse and academic, but they are not. Yes, some (but not all) are scientists, but they are often just representatives of the interests of their respective countries. Ever notice how the Kyoto Protocol doesn't require third world countries to comply with environmental restrictions? Do you believe other countries are unaware of how they will profit if the US businesses are heavily restricted (and they are not)?

The fact is, the majority of real scientists - that is, those actively performing research in legitimate facilities such as universities and businesses - discredit "the sky is falling" attitude. It is well known that most climate, ozone, and soil pH changes are due to natural processes of the earth. Each year, for example, volcanos deplete far more of the ozone layer than humans ever have, even in the years before ozone-depleting propellants were banned.

In closing, yes, it's hot right now, but hey, it's summer. Temperatures are never identical each year, so while it may warm for a few more years, it may not be long before another cooling trend, either. And yet somehow before all this "data", the human race has managed to survive for thousands of years...

Plan to homeschool

Stuff like this just strengthens my resolve that we will homeschool!

Some Olympia, Wash., parents were outraged that they weren't informed before their middle school kids attended an assembly about what it's like to be gay, The Olympian reported.

At an assembly last week, six panelists told students about how their same-sex attraction has led to discrimination.

Patti Connolly, whose eighth-grade daughter attends Washington Middle School, said the school should have alerted parents.

"I was livid," she said. "It's not appropriate. That stuff is taught at home, not at school."

Bev Wood's daughter sent her a text message during the assembly to tell her what was going on. Wood drove to the school to pick her up.

"A lot of them weren't happy being in there or were uncomfortable being in there," she said.

Bill Lahmann, superintendent of Olympia School District, said while the school could have done more to notify parents, Olympia schools would not stop holding such assembliers.

"It doesn't matter what a student's beliefs are or anything else," he said. "Harassment is not tolerated."

Stewart Wood has an eighth-grade daughter at the school.

"The school was making a decision to give certain information to sway students," he said. "They're undermining parents, and they're deciding what morals to teach our children."

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Focus on the Family
http://www.citizenlink.org/CLBriefs/A000004815.cfm

Amazing Grace (part 2)

I feel I dropped the ball a bit when I blogged my movie review of this movie. I want people to see it. It's a powerful story. I don't want people to think "How relivent can this be if it's about an old hymn?" But the hymn is only a fragment of this story... It's the journey of some courageous and loving people that lead to a life changing history for many who were treated terribly.

I think there are some much better posts out there than that last on I made. I hope you can check them out.

Amazing Grace: The Story of William Wilberforce

The movie,Amazing Grace, based on the inspiring true life story of British antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce

My apologies for not being more open on how this movie impacted me. It truely is a movie that all who cherish human life should see.

Immigration

I like the new Czech President!

OK, before this seems completely random, please note that I am half Czech, so when I hear of a Czech in the news I perk up, investigate and today I like what I found!

I like the new Czech President, Vaclav Klaus! He's smart, and I think he's making waves in the right way!

'08 President.

I don't think much of Obama, not that I'm against him... more I just don't know enough about him and what is out there isn't very compelling to me. No. my vote isn't going to be swayed by getting the first minority in office, or the first women. I still vote based on learning about candidates and choosing who I think best represents my interests.

This bit of news caught my eye though. Makes me wonder if the Austrailian PM knows something I should know concerning Obama. I mean any time Obama makes a speach I happen to pick up on it just seems like crowd rallying and no meat and potatoes. Honestly, being young and a crowds person can't be all it takes to be a serious political candidate can it? I wonder if the PM really is this against him, or if it's just an attempt to rally the right (which wouldn't be such a bad thing, but needs to be done just right.)

This is refricken-diculous!

Yup, the closest city to me does crap like this! All I have to say is 'What the frontdoor!?'

Seattle needs help, a group wants to annul any marriages that don't result in kids before three years. Kevin and I are going on 7!

I found all this from my friends blog and I replied there so I'll keep my rage simple here.

Because Tuesday is election day!

Just a friendly reminder, if you're registered to vote to go do so on Tuesday!



And now for a little bit of political silliness!

You Are 84% Republican

You are a card carrying Republican, and a pretty far right one at that! There's no chance anyone would ever mistake you for a Democrat.

How Republican Are You?

You Are 16% Democrat

If you have anything in common with the Democrat party, it's by sheer chance. You're a staunch conservative, and nothing is going to change that!

How Democrat Are You?

Which Conservative Are You?

You are Ann Coulter
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You Are 77 % American

You're as American as red meat and shooting ranges. Tough and independent, you think big. You love everything about the US, wrong or right. And anyone who criticizes your home better not do it in front of you!

How American Are You?

Yup, this sounds about right...

Your Political Profile

Overall: 80% Conservative, 20% Liberal

Social Issues: 100% Conservative, 0% Liberal

Personal Responsibility: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Fiscal Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Ethics: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Defense and Crime: 100% Conservative, 0% Liberal

How Liberal / Conservative Are You?

You Should Have Voted For Bush

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Who Should You Have Voted For in 2004?

You are a Social Conservative (30% permissive) and an... Economic Liberal (31% permissive) You are best described as a: Totalitarian Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid Also: The OkCupid Dating Persona Test