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To: combjelly who wrote (342709)	7/10/2007 6:17:11 PM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575523

Some libs think they are the mother of god

To: combjelly who wrote (342709)	7/10/2007 6:26:44 PM
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Buenos Aires Snow First in 89 Years, Will Media Care? Posted by Noel Sheppard on July 10, 2007 - 11:41. As the American northeast swelters in the summer heat, it seems a metaphysical certitude that press representatives will use the occasion to increase hysteria over manmade global warming. Yet, these media minions will completely ignore extreme cold conditions and record snowstorms occurring at the same time in the southern hemisphere. For instance, last week's freak snows in South Africa went totally ignored, as likely will the first appearance of the white fluffy stuff in parts of South America since Woodrow Wilson was president. As reported by BBC.com Tuesday: Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, has seen snow for the first time in 89 years, as a cold snap continues to grip several South American nations. Temperatures plunged to -22C (-8F) in parts of Argentina's province of Rio Negro, while snow fell on Buenos Aires for several hours on Monday. Two deaths from exposure were reported in Argentina and one in Chile. In Bolivia, heavy snowfall blocked the nation's main motorway and forced the closure of several airports. In Argentina, several provinces in the Andes have been placed under a storm alert, according to the national weather centre. This all comes after a very cold May in this part of the world as well: Bitterly cold weather in May caused some 20 deaths and forced the Argentine authorities to ration supplies as the country's energy system came under strain. Hmmm. People dying from the cold. Seems newsworthy, wouldn't you agree? Of course, some might question why American media should bother reporting weather events outside this country. The answer: if press representatives are going to tie local weather to global warming, they should also report on events happening at exactly the same time in other parts of the planet that might make specious such a connection. Or is that expecting too much from journalists? The reality is that this is indeed a pretty serious cold event in South America, and, in Argentina, is threatening to worsen the existing energy crisis (emphasis added): Monday's snowstorm struck on a national holiday in Argentina. The authorities are watching the demands on the power grid as the country gets back to work on Tuesday. However, ministers have already appealed to consumers to save energy where they can. Correspondents say although Argentina's economy has been growing strongly in recent years, there has not been sufficient investment in infrastructure. I received an e-mail message from an Argentinean scientist Monday confirming this report: Demand of natural gas increased as did electricity. Suspension of services are widespread. Pipes got frozen and water does not flow leaving house without water, either cold or hot. […] Roof of many houses have collapsed under the snow. As houses are not built for withstanding the weight of the snow (the slant is good for water, but as it NEVER snows, the snow accumulates and causes the collapse of the roofs). newsbusters.org

To: combjelly who wrote (342709)	7/10/2007 6:30:04 PM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575523

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