Global Warming presentation (updated)
Updated 6-Feb-08. I frequently give talks on climate change and am often asked to share my presentation. Here is a recent one for download and use. If you use it, please let me know. Choose the appropriate format and spread the word about global climate change.
The talks are really intended for me to present, so there is very little text. I've tried to add some notes and references to help you. Contact me if you have any questions.
- PowerPoint 2008: Global Warming Talk Updated 6-Feb-08.
- Older versions of PowerPoint: Download
The files are zipped and approximately 30 MB in size, each.
IBM giving Mac laptops to some employees
Chalk this one up under "Yet another funny Mac vs. PC story".
I find it hilarious and a bit ironic that we used to refer to PCs by the brand-name "IBM", just as some of us call tissues "Kleenex". Now, in a bold move, IBM is offering some of its employees Mac laptops or PCs running Linux in a break from the all-Windows environment that I still suffer from in my Department. About 100 IBM employees are now taking advantage of this program.
"Of the 22 testers who provided feedback, 18 said that compared with their previous computers, the Mac notebooks offered a "better or best experience," one said it was "equal or good," and three said the Apple machine provided a "worse experience," according to Dilger. Fully 19 of the participants chose to keep the MacBook Pro and use VMware virtualization technology to run Windows when needed."
BMW designs shape-shifting car with cloth skin
BMW is working on a new concept called GINA (Geometry and function In N-Arrangements). Check out the new concept car:
McCain tied to Big Oil
How can we trust John McCain with the energy crisis when he is tied to big oil?
But can we trust him about ANYTHING??
I'm voting Republican
In case you were under the impression that I might be a social and economic liberal, please watch this video to understand why I am voting republican in the November election:
John McCain, you can't have him
Al Gore endorses Barack Obama in Detroit
Last night, Al Gore and Barack Obama both spoke in Detroit. And I almost went! See what I missed:
Netflix is awesome
I've tried a lot of online movie rental services, and the fastest service, delivery, and widest selection of movies can be found on Netflix
. Netflix lets you rent, watch, and return DVDs from home. Try Netflix free for 2 weeks. You can now also watch unlimited movies instantly on your PC or TV (using IE6+; not currently compatible with Mac or Firefox). Still, it is an excellent deal and will help you catch up on all of those movies you've missed!
Obama in 30 seconds
A recent contest was held to create an original commercial for Obama. Here are two of the better ones:
Dr. Todd debates world-renown global warming denier, Roy Spencer on WBGU radio talk show
In my first radio broadcast, and my first scientific debate, I went head-to-head with Roy Spencer, a famous global warming denier on the radio show Political Animals. You can listen to the show here. My part begins about 25 minutes into the show. I debate Roy Spencer for about 30 minutes. Then I am on for another hour with the hosts and callers.
