Blizzards hit Aletai in the northern part of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, affecting 75800 local residents and inflicting direct economic losses of RMB 41.14m, xinhua reported. The heavy snow also damaged 2326 houses and led to the collapse of 23. 1221 head of livstock died and 439000 were affected by lack of forage. The snow caused some highway blockage.
Also it was reported that a snow storm hit the US Midwest Wedensday, causing at least 112 deaths, mostly from traffic accidents.
We don’t know if these disasters occurred just because of the climate changing, but what can we learn about it? The Global Climate Change Conference is holding in Copenhagen Denmark, both the developing and developed countried criticized each other, both sides wish the other part should be more responsibe to the emission reduction targets. But in fact, it is true that the developed countries should be more responsible for the changing of the climate, they should stop criticizing the other countries and begin to take measures to reduce emissions. China has done a lot in promising its emission of 40-45%, which is a good example.

AGW the "money making climate change" is making it snow?

Individual examples (the blizzards) are no proof for general paterns (global warming).

I seem to recall China was to be up to some shenanigans to cause precititation. they got it it would seem. and the darn global warming made it snow instead of rain.

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

I think it should teach us to wax up our skis...

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Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings...

To dress warmly before stepping out in a blizzard???

I'd prefer the North Shore, surf's WAY up

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

Increased energy in the system means more energetic storms, and higher extremes on both sides. It doesn't mean that everything just gets warmer all the time.

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30-40 footers; it's insane!

I showed my wife a picture of the surf down there and told here I wanted to go.

She said "I love you, and I let you do what you want. But, no."

I do some surfing here in SoCal, but I wouldn't venture out onto the North Shore in winter...

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Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings...

they are thinking they'll be getting 50 footers in this go-round...

cowabunga !

have to be crazy good to think about doing that stuff but its got to be a trip !

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

Make sure that one has Firewood on hand, Snow shovel, Snow Blower is ready to rock and roll and there is ample supply of yes GAS to run it when time to dig out.

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Government Should Fear the People That Voted Them In!!

New Government=one that the President likes a GOP idea but then the Staff puts that Idea in a very DEEP HOLE.

Read HR143 get enlightment.

The Revolution Will not be Televised

Keep some kitty litter in the trunk?

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January 21, 2013: The End of an ERROR.

"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."
"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic."
"The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself."
---Benjamin Franklin

So where were all the hurricanes? There were 3 in the 2009 season. You did say there would be more extreme storms on both sides but we aren't seeing any such thing.

I've been afraid surfing 15 ft waves. I can't imagine going on a 50 ft wave. Those are monsters.

I've been to Mavericks many times for the surf competition there. Those guys are nuts.

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He who learns but does not think is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. --Confucius

Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
--African proverb

Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it.
--Albert Einstein

2009 hurricanes:

Ana
Bill
Claudette
Danny
Erika
Fred
Grace
Henri
Ida
Joaquin
Kate
Larry
Mindy
Nicholas
Odette
Peter
Rose
Sam
Teresa
Victor
Wanda

2009 Hurricane Names - Hurricane Names for 2009

Never mind that there is going to be seasonal variation.

It seems to be a very common conservative trait to not be able to see or think on the large scale.

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