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Over 400 Prominent Scientists Disputed Man-Made Global Warming Claims

December 20, 2007

A very interesting report from the US Senate featuring scientists from Harvard University; NASA; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR); Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the UN IPCC; the Danish National Space Center; U.S. Department of Energy; Princeton University; the Environmental Protection Agency; University of Pennsylvania; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; the International Arctic Research Centre; the Pasteur Institute in Paris; the Belgian Weather Institute; Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute; the University of Helsinki; the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S., France, and Russia; the University of Pretoria; University of Notre Dame; Stockholm University; University of Melbourne; University of Columbia; the World Federation of Scientists; and the University of London who in 2007, "...voiced significant objections to major aspects of the so-called "consensus" on man-made global warming." Full Story

Written by Jeff Douglas' Blog · Filed Under Sarasota Blogs 

Plane truth

December 9, 2007


A few days after Mr. Moto sends me this rudder frame I've drawn here in anticipation for my Dream Vessel, I'm in a former airplane hangar converted into art studios and galleries at Santa Monica airport.I'm looking at a high-minded installation so minimalist I don't even realize it's there. The existentialism of it so overwhelms me that it takes a grand effort of politeness to control my Art Tourette's Syndrome. Never heard of it? It rears its ugly head when faced with bland public art or some whining self-centered visual exercise best discussed with a therapist rather than trotted out as cutting edge art.
I manage to get out the door before expletives burst forth punctuated with a combination of exclamation points and question marks. "Somebody gets paid for this sh-t!?" Once again, I have neglected to insert that filter between brain and mouth.
I walk across the street to lunch at Typhoon where aromatic Asian food scents the atmosphere as I look at the true art on the runway where small planes are lined up waiting to take off.The array of form, color, skill and imagination intrigues and inspires me. As the planes loft, I think of Icarus and Leonardo. Might as well burn up in a flash of beautiful fire than take up space in the garage.

Written by designempress · Filed Under Sarasota Blogs 

First 5K

December 8, 2007

31st Annual Sandy Claws Siesta Key Beach Run
40:29 - At least I did it.

Written by jcopenha · Filed Under Sarasota Blogs, Uncategorized 

Thank You Everyone :: EFEST was amazing.

December 1, 2007

More than 17,000 people attended Efest 2007 on November 17 at the Sarasota Polo Grounds in Lakewood Ranch. We are grateful to our sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, expert speakers, musicians, and all of the visitors who attended. Efest is about education, entertainment and eco-commerce. Working together, we are all part of the postive change that supports our environment while strengthening our economy.

Efest 2008 is set for November 15-16 in Lakewood Ranch. We are expanding to two-days and we will enhance our activities and programs to make Efest even more appealing to residents and visitors of all ages. We will also promote Efest throughout Florida and beyond. Please visit our website in late January to learn about the sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for Efest 2008. We encourage sponsors and exhibitors to register early.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make Efest 2007 an important and fun community event for our growing region.

Sincerely,
Randy Moore
Executive Director








Written by EFEST · Filed Under Sarasota Blogs 

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