I am on Glenn Beck.com. How ’bout that.
Check it out for yourself:
Faces of America
“On the April 25th, 2007 radio program Glenn told his audience to brace for some horrific news, this would be the type of moment that would live in their memory for all time. Because of the importance of the moment Glenn suggested that listeners that had a camera handy take a picture of the expression on their face when the historic news was announced. Below are the faces of America as they appeared upon learning the news that Rosie O’Donnell would not be returning to The View… “
I hope all of you enjoyed the Global Warming facts I found. If you missed that post, I have made it an entire page. Check the top.
Yesterday we went for an Easter Run because we had missed 2 of our runs this weekend and we wanted to make one of them up (you can see our Running Log Book at http://runlog.wordpress.com). I used my weighted vest & added 12 lbs. I put the vest on before we left the house (not even thinking about driving). When I was sitting in the car, it looked goofy but it was only a little uncomfortable. No big deal. I could manage. But then, when we started to run, I was heavy! I could feel my legs absorbing much more impact than they had expected & my body began to hurt all over! My muscles burned like fire with every step.
I had two realizations:
#1. This is why it is important for me to lose weight! Just 12 added lbs for my already large frame made every single muscle and bone ache! I feel it even more this morning! Imagine what my added 66ish lbs feels like! (I figure 220 is a good target, right now I’m 286). Now granted, not ALL of that is fat, but every part of that is WEIGHT! I want to be lighter on my feet and able to go long distances. To do that, I will be dropping some serious tonnage!
#2. This is why it is important to “go & sin no more”. When I sin, it is like adding more and more weight. It may not be uncomfortable right now, but as soon as I try to “run”, the weight of that sin wears on every spiritual bone, joint, & muscle of my soul! I feel the extra weight with every step. The impact to my soul gets harder & harder. The pace of my run slows to a walk, then crawl… until I stop & give up again. Why did I stop? Because I’m trying to carry the heavy burden. I can’t do it.
This is why Christ says, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”Matthew 11:28-30
When I got back to the car, I took the vest off & I felt like I weighed 120 lbs! I told Katie that I felt like I was so light that I could fly. With nothing holding me down, I was free.
Ok, so I’m going to take a departure from our normal family oriented, “what is going on in our life” type of post to address an issue: Global Warming Attributed to Man. Especially since there was a news report this morning talking about how people are saying that Global Warming has accelerated.
Many of my friends and family already know that I don’t believe in “Global Warming Attributed to Man” and I just wanted to post the reasons why (especially since it is April 6th and there is snow on the ground!). This will be a long one, but hopefully, very informative.
The Basic Theory Premis 1: Adding carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4) to Earth’s atmosphere, with no other changes, will make the planet’s surface warmer.
Premis 2: Man releases CO2 & CH4 into the atmosphere in a variety of ways.
Conculision: Man should reduce these gas emissions as much as possible to reduce our effect on the environment.
The Problem With ALL of the facts & not pieces of data that have been cherry picked: Premis 1 has never been proven. Ever.
Incredible, Must Watch Video
Just a Few Basic Problems with the Theory from D.S.Harford
The thermometer was invented in 1714. Average annual temperature in 1822 in Albany N.Y. was 49.2º. In 2005 after the industrial revolution it is 49.2º.
Nasa with their satellite and balloon measurements said that over the past 18+ years there is no warming trend over the planet.
By the year 2050 humans will add 2,409 billion pounds/year of CO2 to the Atmosphere, by breathing.
CO2 is less than 4/100ths of 1% of all gases present.
95% of all so called greenhouse gases is water vapor.
From 1400 to about 1860 the planet was in a cool period, sometimes called the “Little Ice Age”.Temperatures today are back to the levels 1000 A.D. to 1350 sometimes termed “Medieval Warm Period”.
In 1998 17,000 scientist signed the Oregon Report, which denied that mankind was effecting global warming.
The Vikings use to live and farm Greenland. (Currently it is covered in Ice)
Antarctica on average is getting thicker.
In Depth Analysis
The Science
Much of the “Science” associated with Global warming is considered, “Junk Science“. Why? Watch this video. They guy repeats a little and isn’t the greatest or most charismatic presenter in the world & it is 124:30 minutes long, but it is also a great review of the Science behind Global Warming.
Here is a series of videos from Author Michael Crichton who wrote, State of Fear.
Part 1:
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Part 6:
UPDATE: Record Lows Temperature Map
So after all of that…
Do I believe that the earth is warming? Yes.
Do I believe that the warming will reverse? Yes, I think so. But I’m not 100% for certain more like 75%. What factors do I believe would cause warming to continue? Just one, God.
Do I think we should conserve energy, plant a tree, drive a hybrid, reduce emissions and all that jazz? Sure! I’m a CONSERVative. I think it is a great idea to give back what we take from the Earth. The Lord put us here to use its resources, but we are also suposed to be good stewards and take care of this world & maintain her beauty.
Should the government regulate these ways of “giving back” & “reducing emissions”? NO! Putting the government in charge of these changes is the one way to make sure it does NOT happen! Going through Polotics & Beurocracy would ensure that nothing gets done properly nor with in a timely fassion.
So for now, I’ve spoke my peace. I will probably put this on a dedicated page of our blog and periodically add things to it as they come up. I hope you will better understand my stance on these issues and I hope you will make a more informed decision.
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