Yes, it can still drop below freezing where I live. Officially it got down to 30 degrees on Thursday 24 May here but out where I live the low was 25 degrees. Cheyenne can see mornings with a freezing temperature deep into June with the latest record date for a 32 degree temperature being 18 June, set back in 1945. We had a freezing morning more recently in 1998 on 5 June. The earliest recorded morning freeze for the end of summer occured on 5 September back in 1929 with a more recent relevant record set on 11 September in 1989; thus the growing season here can be less than 90 days in many years.
It has only officially hit 100 degrees here twice: 23 June 1954 and 11 July 1939. I would not be surprised if we have a day or two this summer that joins that list and the first 101 or 102 degree day is recorded. A hot summer is in order after our recent rigorous winter.
CLIMATE REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
139 AM MDT FRI MAY 25 2007
...THE CHEYENNE CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR MAY 24 2007...
CLIMATE NORMAL PERIOD 1971 TO 2000
CLIMATE RECORD PERIOD 1871 TO 2007
TEMPERATURE
YESTERDAY
VALUE TIME RECORD YEAR NORMAL +/- LY
MAXIMUM 62 244 PM 83 1967 67 -5 79
MINIMUM 30R 459 AM 31 2002 41 -11 51 1950
Friday, May 25, 2007
Friday 25 May News Articles and Observations
Here are some recent news articles and my brief observations about them.
A. Honest Hard Facts about Costs of Globalization
The declining standard of living being experienced by most Americans with all the related familial and societal sacrifices and costs is due to an extent to the widespread economic globalization programs being established by the corporacy and the government. It is essential to be in complete opposition to all recent and pending trade agreements as they are complete sellouts and treasonous to the American citizenry.
http://reclaimdemocracy.org/global_corporatization/globalization_myths_exposed.html
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B. New Provocative Insightful Book Authored by Al Gore
I plan to read this new release in the coming weeks and I am sure it will contain alot of public policy ideas and direction he will embark upon when he is elected President next year. ( He is going to run and he will win, hopefully with a huge mandate and a near two-thirds majority in both bodies of Congress)
http://www.amazon.com/Assault-Reason-Al-Gore/dp/1594201226
http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/05/al_gores_new_book_assault_on_r.html
http://www.alternet.org/story/52179/
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1622015,00.html
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C. GOP Divided on War & Immigration; Democrats also Divided
The '08 election is shaping to very interesting as there is a strong potential for competitive primaries because of very strong divisive issues in both parties. It is largely assumed that the Democrats elected in '06 to Congress were sent there to stop the Bush junta's foreign policy directive largely and the domestic agenda as well. The Democrats have failed and are now being seen as wimping out and selling out. The smoke from a less distant fire is growing larger by the day.
http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2007/05/25/carter/
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D. Ron Paul: The Best GOP Candidate for President
Read more about this man, his policy views, philosophy, and his '08 Presidential campaign. I am becoming increasingly more in favor of his candidacy on the GOP side: right now, the only GOP candidate I favor more is John McCain, but he has shown a propensity to put his foot in his mouth on occasion, and his views on some of the vital issues of the day do not seem to be messages that a lot of voters are buying. Yes, I am wavering in my support of McCain.
And I strongly admire what Paul said in putting that woeful pathetic sap Rudy Guiliani in his place with his views on Middle East history and policy at the recent GOP debate.
www.ronpaul2008.com
www.house.gov/paul/
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4835055.html
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N24342743.htm
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E. The Joke is on Us: The New Federal Minimum Wage Bill
Its completely laughable about the new federal minimun wage bill passed by Congress this week. Taking two and half years to fully impliment the increases is utterly ridiculous. The increase should be fully in place within 15 months.
By the way, there needs to be tiered minimum wages with the figure tied to the cost of living, primarily housing and rental prices, in counties, cities, metropolitan areas, and states. The minimum wage should not be the same in Los Angeles as it is in North Platte, NE, or Joplin, MO or Charlotte, NC or Minneapolis, MN.
I also favor a lower minimum wage for teenagers under age 18 ( a 15 % lower rate) and a discount for adults ages 18 to 23 ( 5 % ). Also the minimum wage for college graduates (Bachelors Degrees) should be 30 % above what it is for non-college graduates with a 10 % increase level for those with Associates Degrees since our economy is not creating enough jobs for those who have made these investments in time and money. I also favor no minimum wage for illegal immigrants to further discourage them from entering the nation.
http://www.kentucky.com/216/story/79451.html
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F. A Book with an Ominous Terrible Warning
http://www.buzzflash.com/store/items/626
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G. Another Book to Read
http://www.buzzflash.com/store/items/614
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H. John Edwards sets the Leadership Example Again with Expanded Veterans Policies
I enthusiastically and strongly support John Edwards' proposals to provide further assistance and policy programs for American veterans.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070525/ap_on_el_pr/on_the2008_trail;_ylt=ArhtKsLPjc6nmd6YrnVKHYPMWM0F
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I. Recent Book on Energy, Energy Policy, and the Future
http://www.meberhart.com/feedingthefire.html
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And on a much more lighter note:
J. That is One Big Wild Pig !
A year's worth of meat for the breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables for this Alabama family with a son thats a real good shot.
http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/ODD_MONSTER_PIG?SITE=CODER&SECTION=US&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-05-25-19-51-06
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A. Honest Hard Facts about Costs of Globalization
The declining standard of living being experienced by most Americans with all the related familial and societal sacrifices and costs is due to an extent to the widespread economic globalization programs being established by the corporacy and the government. It is essential to be in complete opposition to all recent and pending trade agreements as they are complete sellouts and treasonous to the American citizenry.
http://reclaimdemocracy.org/global_corporatization/globalization_myths_exposed.html
-----
B. New Provocative Insightful Book Authored by Al Gore
I plan to read this new release in the coming weeks and I am sure it will contain alot of public policy ideas and direction he will embark upon when he is elected President next year. ( He is going to run and he will win, hopefully with a huge mandate and a near two-thirds majority in both bodies of Congress)
http://www.amazon.com/Assault-Reason-Al-Gore/dp/1594201226
http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/05/al_gores_new_book_assault_on_r.html
http://www.alternet.org/story/52179/
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1622015,00.html
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C. GOP Divided on War & Immigration; Democrats also Divided
The '08 election is shaping to very interesting as there is a strong potential for competitive primaries because of very strong divisive issues in both parties. It is largely assumed that the Democrats elected in '06 to Congress were sent there to stop the Bush junta's foreign policy directive largely and the domestic agenda as well. The Democrats have failed and are now being seen as wimping out and selling out. The smoke from a less distant fire is growing larger by the day.
http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2007/05/25/carter/
-----
D. Ron Paul: The Best GOP Candidate for President
Read more about this man, his policy views, philosophy, and his '08 Presidential campaign. I am becoming increasingly more in favor of his candidacy on the GOP side: right now, the only GOP candidate I favor more is John McCain, but he has shown a propensity to put his foot in his mouth on occasion, and his views on some of the vital issues of the day do not seem to be messages that a lot of voters are buying. Yes, I am wavering in my support of McCain.
And I strongly admire what Paul said in putting that woeful pathetic sap Rudy Guiliani in his place with his views on Middle East history and policy at the recent GOP debate.
www.ronpaul2008.com
www.house.gov/paul/
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4835055.html
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N24342743.htm
-----
E. The Joke is on Us: The New Federal Minimum Wage Bill
Its completely laughable about the new federal minimun wage bill passed by Congress this week. Taking two and half years to fully impliment the increases is utterly ridiculous. The increase should be fully in place within 15 months.
By the way, there needs to be tiered minimum wages with the figure tied to the cost of living, primarily housing and rental prices, in counties, cities, metropolitan areas, and states. The minimum wage should not be the same in Los Angeles as it is in North Platte, NE, or Joplin, MO or Charlotte, NC or Minneapolis, MN.
I also favor a lower minimum wage for teenagers under age 18 ( a 15 % lower rate) and a discount for adults ages 18 to 23 ( 5 % ). Also the minimum wage for college graduates (Bachelors Degrees) should be 30 % above what it is for non-college graduates with a 10 % increase level for those with Associates Degrees since our economy is not creating enough jobs for those who have made these investments in time and money. I also favor no minimum wage for illegal immigrants to further discourage them from entering the nation.
http://www.kentucky.com/216/story/79451.html
-----
F. A Book with an Ominous Terrible Warning
http://www.buzzflash.com/store/items/626
-----
G. Another Book to Read
http://www.buzzflash.com/store/items/614
-----
H. John Edwards sets the Leadership Example Again with Expanded Veterans Policies
I enthusiastically and strongly support John Edwards' proposals to provide further assistance and policy programs for American veterans.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070525/ap_on_el_pr/on_the2008_trail;_ylt=ArhtKsLPjc6nmd6YrnVKHYPMWM0F
-----
I. Recent Book on Energy, Energy Policy, and the Future
http://www.meberhart.com/feedingthefire.html
-----
And on a much more lighter note:
J. That is One Big Wild Pig !
A year's worth of meat for the breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables for this Alabama family with a son thats a real good shot.
http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/ODD_MONSTER_PIG?SITE=CODER&SECTION=US&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-05-25-19-51-06
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More on That Sorry Bush Immigration Bill
Like three out of every four Americans, I am enraged about this disgusting copout legislation Bush and the sorry Congressional leadership is trying to push down our throats. I sure hope the ongoing besiegement of elected officials continues and we are able to scuttle and sink this bill before it further sees the light of day.
Basically, what 75 % of Americans want is no amnesty whatsoever in any way, shape, or form; no cruise path to citizenship; and voluntary then mandatory departure of these lawbreaking foreigners back to their home nation. Further, no automatic citizenship for children who are born of illegal parents; full asset seizures and forfeitures of businesses who have hired and employed illegals, much like what law enforcement has the power to do with drug dealers; tax incentives for citizen identification of illegals; and incentives for local and state law enforcement agents and officers to apprehend, incarcerate, and detain any and all illegals including children being put in protective guardian custody. Ideally, there would also be an indefinite moratorium on legal immigration as well with an annual limit of less than 10,000 people only with a lottery probably having to be employed to ensure fairness and to eliminate bribery and corruption by emigre hopefuls and public officials and bureaucrats.
The 1986 legislation was an complete disaster after the citizenry was blantantly lied to and bamboozled by Congress and Reagan. We absolutely do not want any repeat even on a small scale of that debacle in recent history. The future opportunities for American citizens, both poor and disadvantaged, and those in the middle class with families, are very much at stake.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0525/p01s04-uspo.html
Basically, what 75 % of Americans want is no amnesty whatsoever in any way, shape, or form; no cruise path to citizenship; and voluntary then mandatory departure of these lawbreaking foreigners back to their home nation. Further, no automatic citizenship for children who are born of illegal parents; full asset seizures and forfeitures of businesses who have hired and employed illegals, much like what law enforcement has the power to do with drug dealers; tax incentives for citizen identification of illegals; and incentives for local and state law enforcement agents and officers to apprehend, incarcerate, and detain any and all illegals including children being put in protective guardian custody. Ideally, there would also be an indefinite moratorium on legal immigration as well with an annual limit of less than 10,000 people only with a lottery probably having to be employed to ensure fairness and to eliminate bribery and corruption by emigre hopefuls and public officials and bureaucrats.
The 1986 legislation was an complete disaster after the citizenry was blantantly lied to and bamboozled by Congress and Reagan. We absolutely do not want any repeat even on a small scale of that debacle in recent history. The future opportunities for American citizens, both poor and disadvantaged, and those in the middle class with families, are very much at stake.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0525/p01s04-uspo.html
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