When you pick a cat up by the tail, you learn something you can learn no other way.— Mark Twain

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Dec 1

As the ClimateGate Turns….

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in ClimateGate

This comes as no surprise. Phil Jones, the esteemed (and by “esteemed”, I mean a steaming pile of pig offal) director of the East Anglia Climate Research Unit, is stepping down:

Britain’s University of East Anglia says the director of its prestigious Climatic Research Unit is stepping down pending an investigation into allegations that he overstated the case for man-made climate change.

The university says Phil Jones will relinquish his position until the completion of an independent review into allegations that he worked to alter the way in which global temperature data was presented.

He is stepping down temporarily only. Hard to give up power when one has cultivated it for so long, isn’t it?

Perhaps the whole concept of showing one’s work was simply too much for him….

UPDATE: Looks like Penn State will be conducting an investigation into ClimateGate. Insert smirk here.

Dec 1

Geography of a Woman

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Open Thread

Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa: half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally beautiful.

Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe: well developed and open to trade, especially for someone with cash.

Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain: very hot, relaxed, and convinced of her own beauty.

Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece: gently aging, but still a warm and desirable place to visit.

Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain: with a glorious and all-conquering past.

Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel: has been through wars and doesn’t make the same mistakes twice.

Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada: self-preserving, but open to meeting new people.

After 70, she becomes like Tibet: wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of ages.

Not being male, I cannot comment on the Geography of a Man, though it may be a rather interesting subject over which to speculate. Consider this your educative Open Thread.