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Do the research and let me know.

Fire decreased by 90% in the years prior, so it didn't suit the narrative.

It's one step in a commitment to social engineering on a global scale.

Jeez, Roosy's been chilling around the pool in Hawaii.

He's back. Quigley's Draft Rankings He'll get some wrong and plenty won't agree, but he has an exceptional eye for talent.

OK, so I looked at Oliver again on youtube and he does look a pretty exciting prospect. When I first watched him I didn't want to like him and was overly critical - cognitive bias and all that. I really like Parish and reckon he's exactly what we need, however, Oliver has some exciting AFL quality traits. Looking forward to Tuesday night.

Plenty of scrubbers win Morrish Medals. It's hardly a badge of honour.

It would appear that's the case. I hope it's Parish and I like either of the other two.

I've been told we are very interested in Oliver. Not my preference, but will take it in my stride if he becomes a Dee.

You can "just say" anything you like, but I don't know why you'd bother when you have the massive sample size of .... wait for it .... one. Do you always jump to conclusions in such a fashion ? I get you want mids, but don't use this incident to propel your argument.

They'd know this kid like the back of their hand by now. If they were committed to using P3 or P7 on him this incident won't change things. If he was 50/50 with another player they may go the other player. This incident doesn't phase me and I won't be judging his character on one reported incident.

Curnow won't be ruled out on that.

Christiana Figueres, the Executive Secretary of UNFCCC, warns that the fight against climate change is a process and that the necessary transformation of the world economy will not be decided at one conference or in one agreement. “This is probably the most difficult task we have ever given ourselves, which is to intentionally transform the economic development model, for the first time in human history“, Ms Figueres stated at a press conference in Brussels: “This is the first time in the history of mankind that we are setting ourselves the task of intentionally, within a defined period of time to change the economic development model that has been reigning for at least 150 years, since the industrial revolution. That will not happen overnight and it will not happen at a single conference on climate change, be it COP 15, 21, 40 – you choose the number. It just does not occur like that. It is a process, because of the depth of the transformation.” Ah yes, Marxist theory wonderfully espoused by the UN.

Patrick Moore on Global Warming – Founder of Greenpeace There is no scientific proof that human emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) are the dominant cause of the minor warming of the Earth’s atmosphere over the past 100 years. If there were such a proof it would be written down for all to see. No actual proof, as it is understood in science, exists. 'The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states: “It is extremely likely that human influence has been the dominant cause of the observed warming since the mid-20th century.” (My emphasis) “Extremely likely” is not a scientific term but rather a judgment, as in a court of law. The IPCC defines “extremely likely” as a “95-100% probability”. But upon further examination it is clear that these numbers are not the result of any mathematical calculation or statistical analysis. They have been “invented” as a construct within the IPCC report to express “expert judgment”, as determined by the IPCC contributors. 'When modern life evolved over 500 million years ago, CO2 was more than 10 times higher than today, yet life flourished at this time. Then an Ice Age occurred 450 million years ago when CO2 was 10 times higher than today. 'There is some correlation, but little evidence, to support a direct causal relationship between CO2 and global temperature through the millennia. The fact that we had both higher temperatures and an ice age at a time when CO2 emissions were 10 times higher than they are today fundamentally contradicts the certainty that human-caused CO2 emissions are the main cause of global warming. 'Today, we live in an unusually cold period in the history of life on earth and there is no reason to believe that a warmer climate would be anything but beneficial for humans and the majority of other species. There is ample reason to believe that a sharp cooling of the climate would bring disastrous results for human civilization. 'The IPCC states that humans are the dominant cause of warming “since the mid-20th century”, which is 1950. From 1910 to 1940 there was an increase in global average temperature of 0.5C over that 30-year period. Then there was a 30-year “pause” until 1970. 'This was followed by an increase of 0.57C during the 30-year period from 1970 to 2000. Since then there has been no increase, perhaps a slight decrease, in average global temperature. This in itself tends to negate the validity of the computer models, as CO2 emissions have continued to accelerate during this time. The increase in temperature between 1910-1940 was virtually identical to the increase between 1970-2000. Yet the IPCC does not attribute the increase from 1910-1940 to “human influence.”'

I'm not sure why you quote "97%" when you know that figure is discredited. Quote: "Among papers taking a position” is a significant qualifier: Only 34 percent of the papers Cook examined expressed any opinion about anthropogenic climate change at all. Since 33 percent appeared to endorse anthropogenic climate change, he divided 33 by 34 and — voilà — 97 percent! When David Legates, a University of Delaware professor who formerly headed the university’s Center for Climatic Research, recreated Cook’s study, he found that “only 41 papers — 0.3 percent of all 11,944 abstracts or 1.0 percent of the 4,014 expressing an opinion, and not 97.1 percent,” Several scientists whose papers were included in Cook’s initial sample also protested that they had been misinterpreted. “Significant questions about anthropogenic influences on climate remain,” Legates concluded (former head of the university’s Centre for Climatic Research).

HERE is the proof that Jaeger O'Meara is about to take the AFL by storm. Drafted for his silky skills and football nous, the once pencil-thin teenager has transformed into a muscle machine in just over one year, leaving even Suns strength scientist Chris Gaviglio shocked. "I've been pleasantly surprised," Gaviglio said. "Some people are just genetically blessed and I could give the exact same program to somebody else and they may not respond the same way. "He is the ultimate professional and I think he realises he has been given a fantastic opportunity at the Gold Coast Suns to forward his career as a footballer. "Strength training takes a large part of that at this stage and he has grabbed the opportunity with both hands and ran with it." A lean 77kg when he arrived at the club last November, O'Meara has put on 5 1/2kg in 13 months despite being sidelined with groin surgery earlier this year. O'Meara is 182cm.

Is there a hidden camera ? I'm waiting for someone to jump out wearing goggles, flippers and a snorkel.

Lots of scrubbers win a Morrish Medal. This guy leaves me cold.

Exactly. Oliver couldn't even get a game for Vic Country. I don't get the love.

No, that's an observation. What's your point ?

You mentioned 3 players. One was Walker, who was a zone selection to Adelaide. That left you with the grand total of two. One of those two was Westhoff, who averages 1.3 goals per game. Don't get angry, just be sure of your facts.

Who wouldn't ? Or did you think your draft pick came with a gift wrapped rolled gold guarantee ?

I was discussing this earlier today. Add duds Gumbleton and Hansen, whom failed to make the grade, although the latter is OK down back. In the last 10 years, for whatever reason, not one top 3 key forward draft pick has become a gun. They still may, but for varying reasons it hasn't happened. In spite of that I want to roll the dice with either Curnow or Weideman as the rewards could be immense. And in an 18 team comp, when all you want is a flag, I'll take a key forward if Taylor thinks the talent is there.

Who ?