via Climate Change Always Has, Always Will.
The lack of common sense and schizophrenia are the bigger problems.
Earth isn’t under any threat. Earth is stronger than Man. Earth protects itself, evolves and regenerates.
Earth has been around for millions of years, maybe more. Today, Man is so arrogant to think he is responsible for climate change that is threatening the planet.
The planet has dealt with millions of years of earthquakes, hurricanes, volcano eruptions, tectonic plate shifts, continental drifts, sun flares, sun spots, magnetic storms, magnetic shifts of the poles – being bombarded by comets, asteroids, meteors, dust storms, tsunamis, tornadoes, lightning storms, worldwide floods, cosmic rays, worldwide fires, tidal waves, erosion, recurring ice ages, nuclear bombs, 5 – 300 metric tons of space debris falling to earth daily…don’t you think straws and capitalism are killing the planet!
The Washington Scablands. Missoula, Montana – and their ancient bodies of water. Britain and France were once joined via the English Channel – the chalk cliffs have quartz rings on each side of the channel that line up perfectly with each of the two countries.
During the Ordovician Period, about 454 million years ago, Ohio experienced the effects of some of the largest volcanic eruptions in the history of Earth.
Geologists believe glaciers, at one time, covered at least 2/3 of Ohio. Those glaciers left their fingerprints in many places in Ohio.
According to geologists, Ohio used to be coastal; and had been completely underwater several times throughout earth’s existence.
Co2 is the problem? Wrong. Co2 is needed. The planet itself spews more Co2 than the entire history of civilization. Solar activity, not Co2, is that which drives our climate. The Grand Solar Minimum and the Polar Shift affects our weakened magnetosphere, and actually determines the set in stone jetstreams – which by the way – has changed. Extreme weather is the new normal; record cooling temperatures worldwide. Record heat levels in areas that never had it before. It’s all solar driven.
The dominant green house gas is water vapor, by far. It alone is responsible for almost 60 degF of warming. CO2 is a trace gas, making up just 0.0004 volume fraction of the atmosphere, and has been attributed to 1.5 degF since 1850. It will be another 200 years before CO2 doubles again, which is when we’ll see those effects. In that time, I’m sure we can all agree to reduce air pollution on our planet. Taking rights away from people or spending huge sums of money that will have absolutely no impact on this trend is simply reckless, irresponsible, and immoral.
Don’t be so arrogant to think Man is a threat to the planet! Man isn’t! Man is only a threat to himself. Civilizations have come and gone – long before the industrial revolution and plastic.
The planet has been here for millions of years, and will always be here…even after Man eliminates himself from existence.
The climate change has always been, and always will be. Nothing is immune to change, not the planet, not the climate.
The warning on any toothpaste reads: If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
The warning on fluoride rinse says the same: If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Yet, our government, the Center of Disease and Control, as well as many health officials tell the public “fluoride in water is good for you!”
Cyanide and arsenic is the same as fluoride. In small amounts, it has no immediate effects on the human body. The damage happens when enough has been compounded, and ill-effects become apparent, until death occurs.
Drinking water contains Sodium fluoride, Fluorosilicic acid and Sodium fluorosilicic. [I have hyperlinked MSDS sheets]. Sodium fluoride is the same active ingredient contained in toothpaste and mouth rinse. The same ingredient that comes with the…
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Ex-NASA astronaut, Neil Armstrong, gave a remarkable insight into the workings of this world when he nervously made reference to “one of Truth’s protective layers,” during a short speech given on 20th July, 1994.
The real answer may never come…and has never been satisfactorily theorized in more than four decades.
Subjective answers have been many – some seem plausible, others, not as much. Theories have blamed the Mafia, Aliens, Lyndon B. Johnson, Israel, Russia, George Bush Senior and the CIA, among many others.
What I find the most compelling, is the Federal Reserve and Illuminati theories. These two stories catch my attention the most because they leave too many unanswered questions, too many holes. Too many oddities attached to be purely shrugged off as happenstance.
Shrouded in the clouds of this mystery is the Titanic.
I will touch on the issues that, no matter how you examine the…
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2014 NFL Draft
We are now a few days away from the 2014 NFL draft, and the crescendo is now at its peak: Who should the Cleveland Browns pick at Number Four?
Sammy Watkins? Johnny Manziel? Khalil Mack? Greg Robinson?
Many fans are hoping for Sammy Watkins, while ready to jump off a cliff should the Browns draft Johnny Football – but why?
I am not going to be harsh on Watkins, nor am I implying he isn’t a gifted football player…but, in a draft that is Wide Receiver deep – perhaps even into the mid-third round, is Watkins an absolute must-have?
Watkins can be shut-down, and has shown some flaws in his route-running. Once the NFL defenses pick up on his flaws – and they will, can he truly be an A.J. Green, or a Calvin Johnson? It’s not like he played against some of the nation’s best defenses. Maybe Watkins improves his skills in the NFL, and I will give that benefit of doubt, however, struggling to be a play-maker when being pressed isn’t something that can be a fixed, that is a limitation. Getting open in the NFL is much more difficult in the NFL, and certainly more challenging then the weak opposition Watkins faced in college.
“I’ve become a pretty good route runner, but there are areas I can still improve in with getting out of my routes,” he said. “What I’m really focused on is my curl routes and my comebacks. I’ve got to get my transitions, and know when to run full speed or not, and sync my hips and get out of my routes.” – these are the words of Watkins after being asked about some of his poor route running.
Cris Hill and Nick Waisome (to name a couple) shut Watkins down by playing him “close”. Watkins jumps out at me as an “open field” wide receiver – meaning he needs open space to operate. Not that he can’t be successful, because he has…but I also think he stands out having played on a talented offense against weak competition. Again, I’m not taking anything away from Watkins, who is a talented football player – just don’t pretend his gaudy stats came while playing the defenses of the Alabama’s, LSU’s, and Michigan State’s of the world..while being shut down by some names no one has even heard of.
While fans fly high on Watkins, they are equally as passionate in their criticism of Manziel. Manziel was a player teams had to game plan against, because he made a difference, because he was the difference. Manziel beat the nation’s top defense in Alabama in 2012, and when Alabama faced them again in 2013, Nick Saban (the nation’s top defense again.) was determined to force Manziel to stay in the pocket and beat him – and he did..but, the Texas A & M defense couldn’t secure the game and give up the big play to Alabama’s offense. Manziel won the game, but the defense lost it.
When Manziel had to face another one of the nation’s top defense in LSU, Manziel again found himself the subject of attention. LSU’s question was the same as Alabama’s; how do you stop Manziel? While Alabama’s approach was to force Manziel to stay in the pocket and beat them, LSU’s approach was a little more scientific: Keep Manziel off the field, and when he is on the field, take away his weapons.
And they did. LSU pounded the ball against a weak Texas A&M defense, keeping the ball for more than forty minutes and limiting Mike Evans to only four catches on the day. While LSU wasn’t able to entirely shut-down Manziel, the Texas defense was powerless to stop LSU – and that was the difference. They attacked Manziel indirectly, by attacking the weak Texas A&M defense.
I am baffled why Browns fans are so adamant in their distaste for someone who has done nothing but win, and when he lost, it was because of defense, not anything Manziel did or didn’t do himself. His career stats are awesome and the praise he earned by his foes is nothing short of impressive. When some of the nation’s top defenses stay awake at night figuring out how to stop you – that should go a long way with fans, but it doesn’t – for they’d rather hang their hat on a guy who’s college numbers and level of play was so bad he was ignored in the draft by all 32 NFL teams. A guy by the name of Brian Hoyer, who has only won a couple of NFL games in five seasons of play.
Some believe because Hoyer sat behind Tom Brady that somehow “magic” happened, and some of Brady’s magic dust made Hoyer better than he is. Training with an Olympic Gold athlete doesn’t make you one, and sitting behind Brady won’t make Hoyer a quality starting quarterback.
Which brings me to the player who I personally would draft at No. Four – Khalil Mack.
He is a difference maker, regardless what team he plays against – weak, strong, average – it doesn’t matter to Mack, he will dominate you every time. The Browns haven’t had a widow-maker linebacker since Chip Banks. As defenses stayed up at night game-planning against Manziel, offenses stayed up at night game-planning for Mack. Mack is one who consistently improved every year…whether in playing ability, or the mental aspect of the game. And for the Ohio State fans, I’m certain you remember Mack!
Some question Clowney..some question Anthony Barr…maybe even Watkins, but none question Mack.
In my non-professional opinion, Khalil Mack and Greg Robinson are the two choices at the No. four spot. For as risky as Manziel is, so is Sammy Watkins. If average talent can shut down Watkins simply by playing him tight – how much better the NFL talent Watkins will face?
Roger Goodell
If there is a quarterback in this draft that can take the job away from Brian Hoyer, that guy is Aaron Murray. He is rarely mentioned in any conversation – be it social or sports media. He doesn’t bend nor break, and the bigger the moment, the better he is. I would draft Murray at a moments notice, and without hesitation.
Until Thursday arrives, and Roger Goodell takes to the podium to say: The Cleveland Browns are now on the clock…we can still only speculate…and hope.
My mock here.
CRAIG KOHLRUSS/THE FRESNO BEE DEREK CARR
Will the Cleveland Browns select Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr with the fourth over-all pick, or the twenty-sixth pick? Will they draft Carr at all? Many draft prognosticators believe the Browns to be “in love” with him.
I don’t scout in the same venue as most others do, because many focus on the good rather than the bad. I suppose that is why so many men end up a bundle of frayed nerves drooling over the voluptuous blond with full lips and 36 DD’s…but not the psychotic personality behind those visual traits.
Just what are the negative qualities embedded in Carr that turns me off? First, let’s review what I look for in a quarterback.
The qualities I look for are:
- Rises to the occasion.
- Handles pressure easily.
- A leader.
- Intelligence.
- Consistency.
- Handles the blitz.
- Accuracy versus the blitz.
- Pocket presence.
- Extends plays.
- Deep ball accuracy.
- Short pass accuracy.
- Good passer [timing, touch-pass, quick delivery].
- Mobility.
The weaknesses/negatives Derek Carr brings to the table with him are as follows:
CBS Sports says: ” Played primarily out of the shotgun, and must show the ability to take snaps from under center and read defenses while dropping back. Struggled against better competition, including a poor career finale as USC constantly harassed Carr, who was unable to move the ball consistently in the face of pressure. Will rush passes when blitzed, frequently starting down and overthrowing targets. Stats inflated by Fresno State’s pass-happy offense. Accuracy was inconsistent on critical plays in several of Fresno State’s biggest games in 2013.”
From WalterFootball: “anxiety issues; can get flustered by a pass rush; level of competition; lacks mobility; not a running threat; small hands. Against good defenses, Carr could get flustered by a heavy pass rush. That is a legitimate concern considering that problem is what led to his older brother being a bust. Derek Carr beat up on weak competition and will need to get better in his ability to handle pressure. Sources have told WalterFootball.com that Carr has some anxiety issues that will have to be ironed out with his NFL coaching staff. Those could be seen in the fourth quarter against San Jose State and the bowl game against USC.”
FootballOutsiders: “He’s a quarterback capable of quick decisions, high velocity throws with tight-window accuracy, and the skill to make positive plays under pressure. He also has an impulsive streak that can lead to inaccurate throws, poor ball placement, and bad decisions.”
RotoWorld NBC Sports: “As the draft process drags into the home stretch, reality and theoretical possibility have been discussed so interchangeably that the definition of certain players begins to change in a way that makes it difficult to remember who they actually are. Derek Carr is a good example of using statistics – to give the illusion he is better than he really is. During the season, he was an efficient quarterback in an extremely QB-friendly system who posted great numbers but didn’t necessarily demand attention. Since the season has ended, he’s been mythologized into a cannon-wielding West Coast disciple (due to one season under Pat Hill as the starter) with NFL bloodlines. The reality and fantasy of the situation distort the prospect. Yes, Carr has a strong arm, but it is of equal note that either Tim DeRuyter was misusing him at FSU or Carr’s weaknesses were being intelligently shielded. It’s one or the other. And if the latter is true, it wouldn’t much matter if Carr could throw 200 yards from his knees.”
InsideTheFilmRoom: “…yet, like his brother, Derek is easily rattled by pressure. Gets easily flustered in the pocket, makes poor decisions under duress, footwork/accuracy goes to hell under pressure and generally ineffective when teams blitzed him. Played in a One-Read option spread offense where he didn’t have to progression read, a lot of his throws were bubble screens, played in the Mountain West against lesser competition and struggled against the bigger teams he faced. The most alarming example of this for Derek was his final game against USC where the Trojans consistently and relentless blitzed Fresno State forcing Carr to make quick decision in a ‘dirty’ pocket. It was by far Carr’s worst game of the season.”
Obviously, many would rather focus on the smoke and mirrors of stats that make Carr look better than he actually is, and while he has a big-arm, that alone isn’t the critical skill needed to be successful at the next level. The intangibles I look for, as noted above, are the intelligent and critical skills needed to provide the best chance of success in the NFL. Too many fail to throw those skills into the boiling pot when considering who to draft.
I may not be known to many as a draft “guru”, but a dozen years of “drafting” for very real money makes one astute at what to look for in a college prospect, because it meant winning a lot of money, or losing a lot of money – and quarterbacks have been my bread and butter. If I were the Browns General Manager, Derek Carr is someone I’ll leave on the board for some other team to risk their future on – pass on Carr.
Some Johnny Manziel critics say his ego is too big – but Carr fans ignore his larger-than-life ego? Carr has been quoted by many sources as saying he is by far the best quarterback in the draft, and will be drafted first, before any other quarterback. Sure, Derek.
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