My posts on the subject have now made it across the world a few times and I've been quoted in many other blogs and articles from groups both "for" and "against" the global warming hype. However, in certain parts of the world, GWD's (global warming deniers) are being socially or even physically threatened. Last week in Florida, school children who chose not to watch Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" were given a bad grade. An even worse grade was given if the parents didn't choose to come and watch the documentary with their kids. As a homeowner in the United Kingdom you will be punished with fines and possible front-yard protests if you don't "green up" your dwelling with environmentally friendly products. And now this next item which really gets to the heart and soul of what drives these extreme environmentalists...money.

Capitalism's Enemies Within

It's not as if these CEOs weren't compensated in all those years. If you leave your company a shambles -- with losses to be absorbed by lower-level employees, some of whom will be fired, and shareholders -- do you deserve a gold-plated send-off? Still, the more serious problem transcends the high pay itself and goes to the wider consequences for the economy.

Wall Street's pay practices perversely encourage extreme risk-taking that can destabilize the economy. Subprime mortgage losses may simply be chapter one. Now there are signs of problems involving securities known as "credit default swaps." Never mind the details. Concentrate on the possible fallout. If banks and investment houses sustain more losses, the nation's credit system will be further wounded and so will the economy.

1SAN FRANCISCO Sewage spills in ...

An estimated 2.7 million gallons of partially treated sewage and storm water has spilled into San Francisco Bay from a treatment plant, authorities said. The accidental release occurred Thursday night, when rainwater overwhelmed the facility and an emergency alarm system failed, Marin County officials said Friday. County health officials are warning the public to avoid fishing or touching water in or around Richardson Bay, an arm of San Francisco Bay that stretches between Tiburon and Sausalito.

A train stuck overnight in the Northern California mountains resumed its journey Saturday after a snow plow that was blocking the tracks was removed, officials said. Two Amtrak trains and about 400 passengers were initially stranded after the accident Friday.

20 Dates For Under $20

Here are some Valentine's Day ideas that won't break the bank.

Cut-Off Cancer Patient to Get $9M

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Hoop Dreams in the Big Easy

Most would use this to argue that the D-backs are a fraud, but you think it's evidence that the team's lights-out bullpen—anchored by 47-save closer Jose Valverde and setup men Juan Cruz, Brandon Lyon, and Tony Pena—helped the team salvage loads of close games. Of course, when your best hitter is Eric Byrnes, you sort of need a good bullpen. If backed into a corner, point out that slugging rookie Chris "I'm Not the Tall Guy Who Pitches for the Padres" Young is always a threat to hit a homer. If people note that Young struck out 141 times and batted .237, confuse them by asking if they're referring to the tall guy who pitches for the Padres.

Historical context: Many fashion experts feel that the Diamondbacks' success can be attributed to the team's offseason decision to change from a calming purple/teal color scheme to a more robust Sedona red.

A Neolib New Deal?:

In practice, this monolithic, insidious commercial motive translates into simply playing good music. ... The song you hear on the radio, in contrast is likely to be something some record company promoter has bugged (or bribed) the station to play. It will probably be an artist with current commercial potential--not a one-hit wonder, or singer who's died or quit the business, but an "act" of non-trivial potential future earning power. ... Or it will be someone who knows someone who knows the DJ. ... And it likely won't be a two-year-old song of proven appeal, but an iffy new song from whatever CD is about to come out. (Let's give this struggling new singer-songwriter a break!) Or it will be an older song from a band that's appearing in town that week. (Perhaps the station happens to have tickets to give away!) ...

Shape Up Montana - Healthy fitness routine should enrich life

Here are some important points to remember: eating is not about willpower, exercise isn't (and shouldn't be) a penalty, and deprivation is never a successful long-term strategy.A healthy fitness routine should be based on adding things to your life not taking them away. It's about trying delicious new healthy foods and moving your body and mind in ways that inspire you. Try fresh blueberries on your cereal. Pack a handful of baby carrots in your lunch. Learn a new exercise or sport. Read a book on tai chi or triathlons. Take a rock-climbing lesson.Spend time thinking about ways to enrich and improve your life rather than ways to punish yourself for eating that last slice of pie, and before you know it your unhealthy choices will be replaced with healthier options. (And remember, when reporting your monthly miles, any activity you do can be converted into miles using your SUM conversion chart.)Before you start a new fitness plan, there are some important questions you need to ask yourself to determine whether you should see your doctor first.The American Council on Exercise suggests that your first step be to ask yourself how active you want to be.