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Can increasing fuel economy standards result in more gas consumed?

Yes. Congress recently passed an increase in fuel efficiency standards for cars, from 25 MPG to 35 MPG, a 40% jump. So you would expect that, when this law goes…

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Hurricanes have not increased in the North Atlantic

My paper on this subject will finally appear in the Journal of Climate soon. You can see it's status (temporarily, anyway) at this link. You can download the paper here.…

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How to Exaggerate Your Results: Case study #1

In the Tuesday, 6 November 2007 edition of the Wall Street Journal, Pfizer took out a full-page ad encouraging people to "Ask your doctor" about Lipitor, a drug which claims…

Uncle Mike on Antichrist, by Saint Robert BellarmineNovember 25, 2025
I'm convinced that Joe Biden is The Antichrist. It all fits: the head injury (aneurysms), rising from the dead (Auto…
Antichrist, by Saint Robert Bellarmine – William M. Briggs on Traditional Christianity All But Kaput In Western Europe, And Even USANovember 25, 2025
[…] is that this book review exists. There are still many in the world who avow Christianity, though the number…
Briggs on Antichrist, by Saint Robert BellarmineNovember 25, 2025
Cary, It's astonishing that anyone, having seen the last century of history, does not. Ron, Are you?
Cary D Cotterman on Antichrist, by Saint Robert BellarmineNovember 25, 2025
It's astonishing that anyone this side of the 16th century takes this hooey seriously.
Brian (bulaoren) on Antichrist, by Saint Robert BellarmineNovember 25, 2025
If we see that term; "Antichrist" as adjective rather than noun, the pool of candidates will greatly expand.