CO2, Green House Gases, and Ozone Holes - Oh My God, We Are Doomed?

One thing that people don't realize about air pollution is the accumulative effect, that is to say the various molecules combining into something else, making things much worse. CO2 is quite sticky so to speak and "oxygen and carbon seem to combine with just about everything, surprise, surprise," says the College Freshmen prerequisite chemistry class professor. Okay so, let's talk.
Now then, what about the accumulative effect of other things? Recently, an acquaintance who is fearful that global warming will be the death of all humans told me that the holes in the Ozone Layer plus the CO2 output and green house gases would cause everyone to get skin cancer and die, radiated like micro-waved chicken I guess, thus, the end of humanity and all life on the planet. But is this really the case?
It seems that human mitochondrial DNA is pretty darn hardy and can adapt, and humans can live underground too. Protecting the human eggs of females isn't that difficult, humans will not perish even if we don't have an ozone layer, not suggesting we ought to get rid of it mind you. And when the ozone replenishes it will be just like Terra del Fuego no more blind sheep and high tech parks manufacturing comes alive.
Yes, skin cancer could be a problem with Ozone issues, but that is a different issue from CO2. Lots of CO2 means stronger plant life, more abundant production from Agriculture. Bigger trees, bigger tree canopies to block the sun, more oxygen underneath, what's the problem? Trees, and all life will adapt to the radiation, life will find a way, and living in a green house is perhaps good for life, not bad. Besides that, I think humans are smart enough to deal with anything that comes along, not worried about it.
Personally, I think I am more worried about Ice Ages myself. Still my acquaintance points to 1816 or the year without a Sun in England, which he stated could have been from the volcanic activity in other parts of the world such as Indonesia, sure might have been although, it might not have due to the weather patterns unique to the Northern and Southern hemispheres, we don't know for sure. But whatever happened it cut down agricultural production significantly and many people died, starved.
Okay, sure could be, still we have better knowledge and engineering today. The Arab Springs were partly caused by Russia's refusal after their forest fires to export their agriculture for fear they wouldn't have enough, thus, chaos globally could ensue due to harsh weather in our time too, but we have abundance in human agriculture, and free markets seem to adjust quickly, besides people are so fat, maybe they do need to eat less? Look at all the Chinese with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions, over 100 million now, India, it's happening too, they are eating too much processed food.
Humanity will not die off due to Global Warming Theory, CO2 emissions, Rapid Ozone Depletion, or Green House Gases, humans will be around in some form or another for millions of more years. I'd bet on it actually. Please consider all this and think on it.

Is Planet Earth and Life Going Extinct on Dec 21, 2012?

Why this question? So many people are asking this question lately. Such apocalyptic prophecies are told every so often by someone. They seem to misinterpret facts. This particular prophecy emanates from Mayan calendar. Mayan was a civilization in South America, extending from almost mid Mexico to the Southern tip, centered mainly on Guatemala. It went extinct about 5000 years ago.
Mayans left behind an old calendar, which is based on short and long cycles. Present long cycle of the calendar ends on Dec 21, 2012. Because the cycle just ends there, those who believe in such unusual and inexplicable possibilities believe that the world with all its life will come to an end on that day.
Disappearance of Civilizations: It is true that many civilizations have disappeared suddenly in the past without leaving any clues, of which there are several examples in history. Those that immediately come to mind are civilization around Egyptian pyramids, Mayan culture, Easter islanders, Incan empire etc. The reasons postulated for their disappearance are several theories. Such reasons are, for example, natural disasters, tsunamis, plagues and small pox epidemic, giant polar eruption, reversal of global poles, super eruption of Yellowstone caldera in US, earth to be hit by a large planet sized Asteroids or Meteorites etc.
Role of cults in such stories: Different cults have spread such apocalyptic rumors ending in many deaths, usually by suicides and killings by their security personnel raising lot of questions. One of the infamous events of recent time is that of Jonestown in Guyana, when 909 deaths occurred due to cyanide poisoning. Yet another more recent is that in France when 94 members committed suicide belonging to the Order of Solar Temple. The French government's Interministerial Mission for Monitoring and Combating Cultic Deviances delivered a mass-suicide warning last year and is vigilant on such rumors. Even NASA has added a page of FAQs on their site to dispel the worries of people about this.
My take on this rather logical and simple:
· I have heard more than a dozen such prophecies and none have come true.
· I think the Mayan calendar will have its one long cycle ending on Dec 21, 2012 and a new one will start the next day, just like we do change calendars at the end of any year.
· NASA says there is no planet or Meteorites that may cause such accident.
· The Yellowstone activity is of no worry at the moment.
· The solar activity cycle is not at its height
· If the civilization was to end radiation accident seems to be one possible way with the existing and increasing nuclear arsenals. This may be started by a mad man or a group of people creating a chain reaction of nuclear bombing all over the planet. Our information about radiation is scant; it is worth remembering that Mm Curie, who found radio-isotopes only about 100 years ago, herself died of radiation poisoning.
· History shows us many civilizations disappearing, which may happen once again, but that will be act of Nature or God.

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Things To Know More On Eccentrics

Many people are associated with the concept of eccentrics. It basically refers to a kind of person whose hobbies or behaviors are significantly different from the accepted norms of the society. In fact, such a person seems to be slightly a mismatch for the entire society. The society and its people generally consider these individuals as strange or unconventional. In addition to that, they are also considered to be as irrational and even erratic. Often, these people are considered to be as items of amusements. The beliefs, the principles and the ideologies that are followed by an eccentric individual is absolutely his own, and he loves to stick to his beliefs.
These individuals are generally considered to be impractical, and therefore, they are not given importance to any important aspect of the society. They do not have any followers, and even if, they develop followers, they are generally considered to be non-threatening. However, it has largely been studied that such a behavior suits well with the rich, because they can afford such a behavior. An eccentric millionaire would definitely not behave in the same way that is usually followed by the other millionaires of the society. This draws a difference between the normal individuals and the eccentric ones.
These millionaire eccentrics try not to live in a lavish surrounding which is not accepted by the society, as a whole. Often, he takes his life to a completely opposite direction. Often it has also been noted that eccentricity is completely intentional in nature. For instance, there are many comedians and actors who have to behave in eccentric ways for their professional purposes.
There are also many entertainers that maintain an eccentric lifestyle, so that they can automatically draw attention towards them. There is a common perception that creativity and madness are very closely related, and these eccentric individuals always try to exploit that common perception.
There are also often many historical cases when individuals are noticed to make such an eccentric behavior. These might often be related to religious reasons, as well. History gives evidence to the fact that there are many people who try to behave in an unusual manner, so that they can make a semblance of their living. It has also been found that many of their contemporaries have considered them to be as icons and respected them with complete religious devotion.
However, in reality, it has been scientifically proved that the behavior of eccentrics is mostly the result of some psychological problems. Victims of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have been recognized with such behaviors. There are plenty of books written on this concept, and reading these books can help to gain a rich insight into it. These individuals, irrespective of having any mental problems are generally considered to be harmless to others, and they are largely subjected to the threat of ostracism from the society. People whose behavior is dangerous like serial killers, or mad people, they are certainly not considered to be as an eccentric individual.

Behavioral Traits Of The Eccentrics

Being a part of the society, you would notice many eccentrics around you. They are so not only by choice, but they are also so by compulsion. Often, the main cause of eccentricity is due to some mental or psychological problems for which they behave in a somewhat strange manner. These people are generally characterized with some abnormalities in the range of their thinking. Moreover, the beliefs they possess, the ideologies they follow are also somewhat peculiar to the society and its people. They are not only different in terms of their behaviors, but at the same time, they also often try to create a difference in terms of their appearances.
These individuals generally possess some interpersonal styles and thoughts. These people might also possess some interpersonal styles and thoughts. These might have some peculiar ideas and they follow some lifestyles in their own ways. These people are quite indifferent, and therefore, do not show involvement in any kind of social behavior, and often they are referred to as schizophrenic disorders. They show offer extreme discomfort in maintaining close relationships. Moreover, they also want to significantly avoid any kind of influences over their behavior due to which, they often display different kinds of perpetual distortions.
It is largely for the peculiar behavioral characteristics that they are easily identified in the midst of the crowd. Eccentrics are generally uncomfortable even with people that they are closely familiar. They also do not show any kind of interest in any kind of sexual relationships or any other kinds of friendly or formal relationships. Thus, they stay aloof from the others when it is time for interaction with anyone. At the same time, they also significantly display a suspicious behavior, and therefore, they often think that others are generally conspiring against them.
These individuals are generally influenced by odd beliefs that are generally not consistent within the particular norms of a culture. Moreover, they also try to display unusual perceptions like hallucinations, different kinds of bodily illusions, or even voices without any kind of external provocation. They also develop and possess ideas that are generally suspicious in nature or are basically paranoid. When they are given the opportunity to think obsessively about a particular subject, they cannot let go the subject matter so easily. As a result, this often results in significant violence in nature or behavior, though such a behavior is considered to be harmless.
Some of the general characteristics of the eccentrics include traits of negative behavior, tension, irritation, and hopelessness, a feeling guilt and shame, and even experiencing difficulty in inhibiting different kinds of impulses. Apart from that, the individual also gets involved in daydreaming and fantasy without following any practicality in thoughts and behavior. They also often diffuse identity. Their goals also keep on changing constantly and they are often susceptible to altered consciousness and even nightmares. Their behavioral traits also often show the impulse to pick up quick fights and they are generally manipulative in nature. They can also often show rudeness in their behavior.

Replication Research on Sexual Violence Case Attrition Program

The Office of Justice Programs, otherwise known as OJP, is a federal government agency operating in the United States Department of Justice that is basically answerable for the prevention of crimes through research and development, the provision of assistance to state and local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies through grants, and the provision of assistance to crime victims.
The grants and programs of the OJP are all aimed towards the realization of its leading agency mission which is to "identify the most pressing crime-related challenges facing the justice system and to provide information, training, coordination, and cutting edge methods and approaches for addressing these challenges."
As per this mission, the Office of Justice Programs has recently announced the creation of the Replication Research on Sexual Violence Case Attrition Program in an effort to fund one research grant that might replicate the National Institute of Justice's Police Decision-making in Sexual Assault Cases: An Analysis of Crimes Reported to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The prior study, funded by the National Institute of Justice, employed quantitative and qualitative methods in the process of determining the factors that increase the chance of case attrition at the law enforcement level with a specific focus on the outstanding clearance and unfounding of sexual assault cases.
As a result, the investigation has provided the institute with details about the status of case attrition in large metropolitan areas.
In an attempt to support and ratify these information, the Office of Justice Programs proposes to replicate the initiative to facilitate the better generalization of results and a deeper understanding of the problems across and within troubled jurisdictions.
The Office of Justice Programs is ready to administer funds in the amount of $1,200,000 to financially support the activities involved under the initiative.
The establishments and organizations who will be considered eligible to submit an application under the program are the following:
a) Nonprofit and for-profit organizations
b) Local government units
c) Federally-recognized Indian Tribal Governments
d) Institutions of Higher Education
e) Tribal Institutions of Higher Education
The Department of Justice, the primary agency funding the Replication Research on Sexual Violence Case Attrition Program, is the nation's leading agency that is responsible for ensuring the public's safety against domestic and foreign threats.
The agency also provides federal leadership through the prevention of crimes, and the execution of just punishment for who have been found guilty of illegal pursuits. And more importantly, the agency is also focused on guaranteeing a fair and unbiased administration of justice for every American.