Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Jeez its quiet in here. What does a man have to do to get a response? Oh yeah: Ban guns! Religion is a warped, man made construct! Legalise abortion! Free marijuana for medical purposes! Global warming is all made up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandyNZL 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Shhhh...we're Christmas shopping... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Jeez its quiet in here. What does a man have to do to get a response? Oh yeah: Ban guns! Religion is a warped, man made construct! Legalise abortion! Free marijuana for medical purposes! Global warming is all made up! I agree, guns are for pussies. Machetes are far cooler. Religion is a crutch for people who don't do drugs. Legalise abortion? Whoa! Fine line. Try discussing that point with rape victims. Free marijuana for any purpose! Global warming is made up - by us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schumikonen 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Jeez its quiet in here. What does a man have to do to get a response? Oh yeah: Ban guns! Religion is a warped, man made construct! Legalise abortion! Free marijuana for medical purposes! Global warming is all made up! the rest of them are ok. You can ban guns but those who use them illegally will still use them and now the will have the absolute upper hand, I just don't see a way to control guns and other weapons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted January 30, 2012 OK, so not the best paper but the story is interesting: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2093264/Forget-global-warming--Cycle-25-need-worry-NASA-scientists-right-Thames-freezing-again.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AleHop 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2012 OK, so not the best paper but the story is interesting: http://www.dailymail...zing-again.html I agree, I prefer two-sheet toilet paper but it isn't as good for reading the news. I'm getting used to reading the news on my phone... BTW, I love global warming and my heating bill too. It's like going downhill most of the time with the car. That's what I'd call an energy efficient world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massa 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2012 A few years ago I had a science teacher who said something about how we were already in an ice age because the poles were frozen or something like that. If true, someone should thaw Kubica out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AleHop 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2012 A few years ago I had a science teacher who said something about how we were already in an ice age because the poles were frozen or something like that. Those who are always complaining about global warming could just ask what it takes to be poles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopite Girl 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 A few years ago I had a science teacher who said something about how we were already in an ice age because the poles were frozen or something like that. If true, someone should thaw Kubica out. But I thought Kimi was the Iceman. No? I thought that was rather good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Ban guns! No. Religion is a warped, man made construct! No and maybe. Legalise abortion! Already is, more's the pity. Free marijuana for medical purposes! Yes. Global warming is all made up! Only the man-made variety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopite Girl 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Ah. Religion. The one topic that makes me utterly lose my rag. Yet, I'm off to Vatican City and obviously the Vatican as part of my study but mostly for the work I'm doing on the Documentary. I haven't got an audience with popey, but if I did, I'd let him know my thoughts on christianity. I may even bring a copy of the Malleus Maleficarum for him to sign. I mean no disrespect to christians, nor followers of any religion. It's definitely not for me, nor will it ever be and it's not about God. I cannot prove or disprove God exists. Nobody truly can do either. I can only try to be aware and willing to learn and accept that others have opinions even though I may not agree with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 Breaking news, we've already had global warming, why aren't we all dead? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/23/warm_period_little_ice_age_global/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandyNZL 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 So the world is warming up by 1 or 2 degrees....this is such a shock to the human body that we will all drop dead instantly. Take for instance, if you want to die, you jump on a plane in winter from somewhere in Europe, and you get off in the summery isles of Fiji....and instantly drop dead by the 15 deg plus temperature difference. Er....not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Oh dear - no global warming for last 15 years, official data shows.... (at what point do people go: "er......hang on a minute...." http://thegwpf.org/the-observatory/5360-no-global-warming-for-15-years.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 More global warming round ups: Oh dear not so many people believe: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/28/climate_survey_usa_uk_canada/ You mean the big ball of burning gas might have an effect ???!!! http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/05/08/climate_is_affected_by_the_sun/ IPCC goes up against New Scientists on quotas - balanced opinion? http://thegwpf.org/science-news/6050-ipcc-rejects-political-claim-by-new-scientist.html Antarctic not shrinking after all http://thegwpf.org/the-observatory/6049-false-alarm-antarctic-ice-shelves-not-melting-at-all-new-field-data-show.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandyNZL 1 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Great Scott, Batman! Does this mean we can race cars again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LabradoRacer 2 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Religion = Bad. Sorry, worst thing in the world. Guns = Bad. Because a##holes outnumber sensible people. Evolution = True. Unless you're comfortable accepting that you're an inbred. Global warming = Feels true at times. Gay marriage = Allow it. Though I must add that marriage itself is a Sh#te institution. Abortion = Allow it. Earth's too overpopulated. Also because poor people should be given the chance to undo the mistake of not using protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandyNZL 1 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Here's one for you: http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/7203880/Rise-in-sea-levels-can-t-be-stopped It appears, now, that when water warms up it expands. So why is it that when I freeze water in a bottle with the cap on, I can make the bottle explode as the water turns to ice and increases in size (ie expands)....then when it melts, it returns to it's original size. If I turn water into a gas, it expands, but never seen 100ml of hot water take up more space than 100ml of cold water..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Technically correct but there is little evidence to suggest that the sea levels are actually rising.... or, for that matter that the globe is warming. In fact it has been colling over the last decade or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Here's one for you: http://www.stuff.co....an-t-be-stopped It appears, now, that when water warms up it expands. So why is it that when I freeze water in a bottle with the cap on, I can make the bottle explode as the water turns to ice and increases in size (ie expands)....then when it melts, it returns to it's original size. If I turn water into a gas, it expands, but never seen 100ml of hot water take up more space than 100ml of cold water..... Sorry, I never bother to reply in this thread and I do not read the links posted both because I don't want to be dragged into these discussions and because I lack the knowledge, but in this case I must make an exception because the mistake is blatant. Water DOES expand under heat like any other substance. It's reverse behavior (i.e. expanding as it freezes) only occurs when its temp goes below 4°C. Otherwise in your swimming pool water warmed by sunlight would "sink" and you would feel warmer at higher depths than on the surface, which you obviously don't. That much I still remember from my second year of high school physics. So, even if I have no idea what the article is about and I do know you guys love to think that there's a global warming conspiracy, you should at least be sure you have your second-year physics right. Don't thank me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AleHop 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 When politicians get their hands on science it turns into political slogans and campaigns. Having said that, I'd love to see more people aware of environmental problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 OK So ice takes up more volume than water as it has a crystalline structure (which liquid water does not) - same amount of mass in a larger space (therefore, less dense, which is why ice floats in water). Water expands when warmer too, as do most substances due to higher molecular activity, again, becomes less dense and therefore will sit on the top of a body of colder water, hence the swimming pool scenario you outlined, oh hairless one And as for conspiracy theories, no would not categorise it as that, as this implies some evil geniuses co-ordinating a plot. Whereas the reality is that is a combination of radical greens, scientists chasing grants, politicians wanting to get onto the bandwagon, corporations seeing ways of making megabucks and governments using it as an excuse to both raise taxes and defer making difficult decisions on energy policy. Some good has come out of it in that more people are aware of their energy consumption and impact on the planet, however the whole global warming thing has been based on a lot of lies, deceit and dodgy science. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 OK So ice takes up more volume than water as it has a crystalline structure (which liquid water does not) - same amount of mass in a larger space (therefore, less dense, which is why ice floats in water). Water expands when warmer too, as do most substances due to higher molecular activity, again, becomes less dense and therefore will sit on the top of a body of colder water, hence the swimming pool scenario you outlined, oh hairless one And as for conspiracy theories, no would not categorise it as that, as this implies some evil geniuses co-ordinating a plot. Whereas the reality is that is a combination of radical greens, scientists chasing grants, politicians wanting to get onto the bandwagon, corporations seeing ways of making megabucks and governments using it as an excuse to both raise taxes and defer making difficult decisions on energy policy. Some good has come out of it in that more people are aware of their energy consumption and impact on the planet, however the whole global warming thing has been based on a lot of lies, deceit and dodgy science. As long as we all agree on your last paragraph, and Alex's I have no problems about discussing global warming until hell freezes over (as long as it does not expand! ) I just lack the comprehension beyond my elementary physics to discuss the global warming theories past a point. So it comes to a battle of "links to" and I hate looking for links, sources and such. I only enjoy theories and "facts" when I can pull them out of my Argie arse And yes, you are correct (and Craig too) about the ice expanding, of course. Hence my mention of "reverse behavior" under 4°C. That's what makes water such a fascinating substance, along with semen. Wait, are we discussing semen here? And no, Mr.Chris, oceans of custard would not solve the world's issues! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 And no, Mr.Chris, oceans of custard would not solve the world's issues! Hmmm, I think you are onto something here.... all I need is a gazillion tons of cornflour and sugar, 50 quintillion eggs and quite a lot of vanilla pods.... the Argentinian navy would just need to stick all their battleships in the Atlantic and put their propellors on full blast and Hola! Natillas! The non-Newtonian nature of custard would prevent tsunamis from happening; tidal surges could be a thing of the past (no flooding) and global hunger could be eradicated!!! We now just have to find a way of creating a giant mountain range of apple tarts..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 News article on BBC about cornflour - the main constituent of custard - see my idea *does* have merit http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18800017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
