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I ran across this video clip recently. The author claims that he has a argument that "even the most hardened skeptic and the most panicked activist both can agree on." He also said the he's putting it out there, to check if his" reasoning is dellusional. Because frankly, no one [he's] shown it to so far, has been able to poke a hole in it." But there's nothing I adore more than a challenge

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So what's the latest threat to humanity that Scientists are linking to Global Warming? Over on Jerry Agar's Blog I take a big chomp out of the latest ridiculous claim. "Apparently, referring to Global Warming is the scientific equivalent of getting out of a limousine with a skirt and no underwear."

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Rationing rice? Is there a crisis? Not since World War II, has anything of the sort been seen in this Nation. Over at Jerry Agar's blog my latest entry explores the recent trend, of Americna Retail Outlets rationing rice purchases.

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Toby Barlow is a weasel. He leaves a stupid blog post up on the Huffington Post, and when I punched holes through it. He got me banned. I've been a fan of the Huffington Post since it's inception, and have used the screen name timmyslagle. I enjoy spirited political debate, and have whiled away many enjoyable hours with neighbors on the other side of the political fence. If you sift through

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A recent article suggests that close to 60% of all scientists take non-medical drugs during work. Perhaps that's why it seems that everything coming out of the labs these days is dark and ominous. My latest post over at the WLS blog investigates the latest Apocalyptic prediction from our friends in the scientific community.

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As we approach a couple of dark anniversaries in American History the most unlikely candidate has come out in favor of sportsmen's rights. Check out my Latest Post Over on the WLS blog.

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Well who would have thought, that Smoking bans kill more people than Second Hand Smoke. But a recent study from the University of Wisconsin, indicates that it could be very likely. I put another post over at Jerry Agar's Blog on the WLS website. Sometimes it's better to leave well enough alone.

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Those who have been following my intermittent threads, know that Second Hand Smoke Legislation is one of my major peeves. The risk from exposure is so minor that only the most paranoid should concern themselves. In previous posts, I mentioned that the health risk from working in a smoky bar is less than the health risk from, a couple bags of microwave pop corn, or a can of pop every day. In

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Update: April 1, 2008: The contest is now over and I made it as far as the finals, thanks to all your persistant voting. I won a nifty camcorder, that really belongs to all of you, along with my parents my distributor, my manager, god, and my country. The final round was decided by a panel of judges, who did not think my video was funny enough to rank in the top three. I respectfully disagree,

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My blood ran cold. Last night, I went out to pull the last vegetables out of the garden before the impending freeze. Working in the twilight, I frantically tried to finish before the rapidly approaching darkness. With the leaves rustling around me, and as long shadows disappeared into blackness, it was very easy to imagine being surrounded by spirits and witches, still around from Halloween. That

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After posting my Dodgeball Routine The Great Orac arose from his slumber. He posted it over at his site so all his scientist buddies could hurl a couple rubber balls back at me. I’m resisting the urge to point out how many of them still throw like girls. So now that the Science has weighed in, the consensus clearly demonstrates, there is absolutely no scientific evidence that I am a comedian.

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Okay, maybe I'm just paranoid, but this cartoon reminds me an AWFUL lot of a bit that I do about Halloween and Taxes. Not only is it Uncle Sam holding the bowl, I believe those are Payday candy bars in the bowl. Yeah you say, but the theme is different, it's about Social Security. Perhaps. But if you look at a newer version of the routine (starts about 5:50 ) ShowcaseAdd to My Profile |

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In honor of America's newest Nobel Prize Recipient: Here it is. for those of you who followed the Orac Controversy, and are still here, I've decided to post a video of the bit in question, so readers can decide for themselves whether or not it's funny.

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Polarization. It's the remaining essence of any argument, after all the nuance has been boiled out. Good and Evil. Black and White. Cowboys and Indians. Most often, Liberals accuse the right of having a such a World view. Unless it involves something close to their hearts. Like Global Warming. The talking points are, that all the noble Scientists, (who are good hearted, open minded, and

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Those who have been here for some time now are probably familiar with a recent argument I got into with Orac over at Respectful Insolence on the dangers of Second Hand Smoke. I mentioned that recent science indicates that spending eight hours in a smoky bar is no worse for your heart, than drinking a can of pop every day. Well it looks like pop isn’t the only thing that’s worse than working in

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Yesterday, according to the AP, John Edwards said that Americans should be asked to drive more fuel efficient vehicles. He said he would ask them to give up SUVs. The theme of his campaign has been the divide between two Americas. Here is a picture of John Edwards leaving a rally in Lawrence Kansas during the 2004 Presidential campaign, courtesy of Heidi | me, my life + infrastructure. Like

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And while we're on the topic of outrageous power grabs: Here's an interesting political maneuver from the People's Republic of Cheap Christmas Ornaments; a law requiring a government permission for reincarnation. Is this a new Chinese attempt at population control? I guess that if people are required to wait in a Government office before they can be reborn, it will discourage the practice of

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While I was out of town for a week, on an un-deserved vacation, the Great Computer spoke again, about this little bug that keeps chaffing his silicon. In this post, he has decided to compare me to Creationists and Practitioners of Alternative medicine. The reference of course it that we’re all ignorant fanatics, who shun Science. In other words: Guilt by Asscociation. He was surprised to learn

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Just in case any of you missed it, I spent the better part of last week trying to teach some science geeks about how business works. Turns out they don’t care. Perhaps their youthful forays into Dungeons and Dragons have reinforced their confidence at role playing, and they now believe they can do anything. Whatever. Here’s my last post I left there before I trot off to the wilderness for a week:

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I crossed the line. My last shot, certainly got someone’s attention. What I thought was just a spirited debate, is starting to blow a few circuit breakers. My recent post about anti-smokers being power hungry control freaks hit a nerve over at Respectful Insolence, and the normally emotionless and rational Orac has actually gotten angry. Let me note first, that I never said that proponents

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After the incredibly fun week of back and forth over Global Warming, my arch nemesis Orac posted a follow-up, in regards to my question on Second Hand Smoke. He wrote: “Certainly indoor smoking bans at workplaces and in restaurants and bars are defensible on a scientific and public health basis.” In full disclosure, I’ve been opposed to smoking bans, since day one. I’ve got myself in trouble

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I said it over a year ago. According to an article by Robert Samuelson yesterday, the popularity of the Toyota Prius has nothing to do with the environment: “Prius so outsells the rival Honda Civic Hybrid. Both have similar base prices, about $22,000, and fuel economy (Prius, 60 miles per gallon city/51 highway; Civic, 49 mpg city/51 highway). But Prius sales in the first half of 2007 totaled

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Well it seems that the field of Presidential candidates, is getting more and more crowded every day. Right now there are at least 25 people seeking the position. But I never thought, that I would have to issue a denial. But here goes: No, I am not seeking the office of the President of the United States. Also I'm not Elvis, I've never been abducted by a UFO, nor have I opened for Bat Boy.

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During my recent week in Chicago, My show was attended by Orac, of the marginally famous blog Respectful Insolence. I recognized him right away, because he was the only guy in the room that night, wearing a cape and wrestling mask. (I found out later, that on the few occasions he leaves the house, he likes to remain incognito).When the show ended, we went over to the bar. After he was done

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Al Gore's new book the Assault on Reason hit the shelves. Advance reviews and excerpts indicate more of his trademark condescending sighs. 308 pages of Al Gore shaking his head and telling us that we just don't get it. He believes Americans are so used to getting their information from emotional thirty second soundbites, that we don't have the attention span to appreciate his smoldering

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