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Watch Emma Thompson take on fracking … with cake

by ArnoldDunne564 Posted on April 28, 2016

Watch Emma Thompson take on fracking … with cake

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In the first and only episode of The Frack-free Bake Off, actress Emma Thompson and her sister Sophie turned baking into a new form of environmental activism.

They filmed The Great British Bake Off parody on land leased for drilling activity in Lancashire, England, where activists were banned after a 2014 protest. Thomspon, a longtime Grist crush, held the event in collaboration with Greenpeace to bring attention to the British government’s inconsistent commitment to the climate (“Lancashire voted for its favorite cake. But the government won’t let them have the final vote on fracking”).

In the process of whipping up confectionery feats — scrumptious renewable-energy-themed cakes — the sisters’ operation was sprayed with manure by a retaliatory local farmer.

So whose cake won: Emma’s wind-power cake or Sophie’s solar? Watch the video above to find out — and remember that in the game of fracking, really, none of us win.

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This Powerful Video Shows Just How Violent Online Harassment Is for Women in Sports

by KobyABTxzeisz Posted on April 26, 2016

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Part of the unstated job description for a woman in sports seems to involve dealing with serious forms of online abuse—harassment that often extends well beyond the innocuous jab and into violent, misogynistic threats. It’s a well-documented problem, but that doesn’t matter. It’s a near daily reality for far too many women working in sports.

A new video featuring Sarah Spain and Julie DiCaro, two well-known professional sports reporters, brings the issue to the forefront. They gathered some of the tweets they had received on the job and asked a few men to read them back. Here are a selection of those messages:

“One of the players should beat you to death with their hockey stick, like the whore you are.”

“This is why we don’t hire any females unless we need our cocks sucked or our food cooked.”

“Sarah Spain is a self-important, know-it-all cunt.”

“Hopefully this skank Julie DiCaro is Bill Cosby’s next victim. That would be classic.”

The men in the video appear visibly struggling to recite the disturbing language other men have directed at Spain and DiCaro. “I don’t think I can even say that,” one man says. “I’m having trouble looking at you when I’m saying these things,” another says.

The video ends with several of the men apologizing for having anything to do with bringing back the tweets. They are clearly taken aback with the material they’ve just read. As for Spain and DiCaro, they sit nearly silent; their familiarity with the experience didn’t make it any easier to handle.

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Sarah Palin lends her unblemished reputation to climate denier film

by GladysOswald Posted on April 12, 2016

Sarah Palin lends her unblemished reputation to climate denier film

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There’s a new anti-climate change documentary coming to theaters near you! Climate Hustle (no word yet as to whether Ace Hood did the soundtrack) recently garnered support from Sarah Palin, Tina Fey’s less eloquent doppelgänger — and some skepticism from our favorite science guy, Bill Nye.

Climate Hustle — director Marc Morano’s attempt to make mainstream climate science look like an “overheated environmental con job” — is set to open in 400 theaters on May 2. Morano is a famed climate denier and conservative communications specialist who counts Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Rush Limbaugh among his former clients. He currently serves as executive director of the pro-fossil fuel, anti-regulation lobbying organization Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT).

An April 14 documentary screening in Washington, D.C., will be followed by a “riveting” panel discussion featuring Palin and Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), a congressman with a history of bullying climate scientists.

In other news, Morano turned down a $20,000 global warming bet with Bill Nye in an interview on the documentary. (Watch the video above for all the cringeworthy moments.)

“Would you take [this] bet?” Nye asked Morano, posing the stipulations: “2016 will be the hottest — among the hottest, rather — of the last 10 years, and 2010 to 2020 will be the hottest decade on record.” Morano declined.

We have a question for Morano, too: Is this film another attempt to protect fossil fuel interests, slow political action on climate change, and confuse the American public about what’s really going on with the planet?

We’re pretty sure the answer is (to borrow a phrase from Palin): You betcha!

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Disturbing Video Shows Cop Body-Slamming 12-Year-Old Girl at School

by DIFAdantfywuy Posted on April 7, 2016

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Authorities in San Antonio are investigating a video that surfaced Tuesday showing a uniformed police officer restraining a middle-school student from behind and slamming her to the ground. The video, recorded on a cellphone at Rhodes Middle School, shows a scene that quickly turns tense, with one student repeatedly asking 12-year-old Janissa Valdez if she’s okay as Officer Joshua Kehm handcuffs Valdez on the ground.

San Antonio Independent School District spokeswoman Leslie Price told MySanAntonio.com that Kehm intervened after two female students “became verbally aggressive toward each other” in the March 29 incident. Kehm has been placed on administrative leave while the district and its police department conduct the investigation.

Also: Chokeholds, Brain Injuries, Beatings: When School Cops Go Bad

The video has reignited the debate over the use of force by school resource officers. As Mother Jones has previously reported, at least 28 students have been seriously harmed by sworn police officers on K-12 campuses over the last five years. The incidents raise questions over the officers’ lack of training and oversight, along with the disproportionate impact such incidents have on minority and disabled students. Data released by the Department of Education in March 2014 found that of 92,000 students arrested enrolled in the 2011-12 school year, black students accounted for 31 percent of arrests and students with disabilities made up a quarter of arrests, despite comprising 16 percent and 12 percent, respectively, of total enrolled students.

What’s more, as education news site The 74 recently reported, 4 of the 10 largest public school districts in the country have more security officers than school counselors.

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Lingering Lessons from a Cold-War Climate Peril – Nuclear Winter

by Myrna Posted on April 4, 2016

A video report looks back at the nuclear winter theory and ahead at a related type of climate engineering. Originally posted here –  Lingering Lessons from a Cold-War Climate Peril – Nuclear Winter ; ; ;

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Clinton Says She’ll "Put a Lot of Coal Companies and Coal Miners Out of Business"

by DRXBenkzwfn Posted on March 14, 2016

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Just one day after Hillary Clinton issued a lengthy apology for a controversial comment she made about Nancy Reagan’s contribution to the fight against AIDS, the Democratic front-runner made another unforced error during a CNN town hall event on Sunday night.

Speaking in Ohio about her plans to revitalize coal country, Clinton said, “We’re going to put a lot of coal companies and coal miners out of business.” That comment was immediately preceded by a promise to invest in the clean-energy economy in those places, and immediately followed by a pledge to “make it clear that we don’t want to forget those people.” But it’s not hard to guess which comment will end up as a sound bite in attack ads in coal states during the general election.

Clinton’s statement likely referred to her support for President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan, the cornerstone of his climate policy, which will require states to reduce their coal consumption in favor of natural gas, renewables, and energy efficiency. It garnered a quick rebuttal from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.).

Obama’s climate regulations have little to do with the coal industry’s decline over the last decade. For one thing, they are currently held up in court, and they wouldn’t take effect for several years anyway. More important, coal is getting hammered by competition from natural gas made cheap by fracking, as well as the exploding solar and wind industries. In the last town hall, Clinton said that under her administration, “I do not think there will be many places in America where fracking will continue to take place.” Since a widespread decline in gas consumption would most likely lead to an increase in coal consumption, it’s possible that Clinton’s energy policy could be just the opposite of the “war on coal” Paul describes.

Although Bernie Sanders is also a vociferous proponent of clean energy, Clinton is so far the only candidate in the race to produce a specific plan for supporting coal communities affected by the transition to a cleaner energy economy. Still, Sanders appears to be crushing Clinton in coal states that have had primaries so far. So it probably doesn’t serve her campaign well to remind people that for a small number of communities, the fight against climate change could mean the end of a traditionally important field of employment.

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Show your love with earth-friendly flowers

by ElsaCoventry Posted on February 13, 2016

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White Dwarf Issue 107: 13th February 2016 (Tablet Edition) – White Dwarf

The ancient Space Wolf returns! That’s right, Ulric the Slayer, greatest and most ancient of the Space Wolves’ Wolf Priests returns, and alongside him a brand new Space Wolves Iron Priest. We’ve got a first look at these heroes of Fenris, including painting guides for each of them in Paint Splatter and full rules for […]

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – Marie Kondo

This New York Times best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing. Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant […]

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Codex: Space Wolves – Wulfen Edition (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

Codex: Space Wolves: Wulfen Edition is your complete guide to the armies of the Space Wolves. Inside you will find the ancient origins and glorious history of this First Founding Chapter, their frozen home world of Fenris, and their unique weapons of war. As well as rules for fielding a Space Wolves army in your […]

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, […]

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Spark Joy – Marie Kondo

Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up  has revolutionized homes—and lives—across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She also provides advice on frequently asked questions, such as whether to […]

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Codex: Space Wolves – Wulfen Edition (Tablet Edition) – Games Workshop

Codex: Space Wolves: Wulfen Edition is your complete guide to the armies of the Space Wolves. Inside you will find the ancient origins and glorious history of this First Founding Chapter, their frozen home world of Fenris, and their unique weapons of war. As well as rules for fielding a Space Wolves army in your […]

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Warzone Fenris: Curse of the Wulfen (Tablet Edition) – Games Workshop

For ten millennia, the fate of the 13th Company has been a mystery. Now, as strange Warp storms roar into being across the Imperium, the truth of the Wulfenkind is about to be dramatically revealed. The Space Wolves race to the rescue of their lost brothers, doing battle with tides of Daemons and scribing bold […]

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Warzone Fenris: Curse of the Wulfen (Mobile Edition) – Games Workshop

For ten millennia, the fate of the 13th Company has been a mystery. Now, as strange Warp storms roar into being across the Imperium, the truth of the Wulfenkind is about to be dramatically revealed. The Space Wolves race to the rescue of their lost brothers, doing battle with tides of Daemons and scribing bold […]

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Dogtology – J. Lazarus

Dog· tol· o· gy noun 1. The belief in Dog. 2. The system of rituals, practices, and behaviors engaged in by Dogtologists. Chew on this. As humans, we have a deep need to believe . . . a need to relate to something greater and more ideal than ourselves. Perhaps that’s why so many millions […]

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of […]

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Show your love with earth-friendly flowers

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Videos of Excited Snow Dogs Are the Only Things Keeping Us Happy During this Historic Storm

by WandaYencken Posted on January 23, 2016

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Here in New York City, roads are now shut down to non-emergency traffic, and authorities are telling drivers they’ll get fined if they don’t comply. Above-ground parts of the subway system are about to close. The storm, stronger than forecast up here in New York, will continue until late into the night and dump even more snow—making it a storm likely to earn a place in the record books (though where it will rank for snowfall we won’t know until it’s all over). Slate is reporting that at the time of writing Washington, D.C.’s total snowfall stands at 14.9 inches. There’s coastal flooding in New Jersey (watch the footage here.) CNN is reporting that 9000-plus flights have been canceled.

Even though it may be beautiful and exciting, all this nature gets old really fast. With so little to do right now but snack and surrender to television coverage, find some relief in these amazing Instagram videos of dogs having a wonderful time in the snow. Enjoy.

A video posted by J a m i e L e s z c z a k (@arctic_dreams) on Jan 23, 2016 at 8:00am PST

A video posted by Appa (@appathederpydog) on Jan 23, 2016 at 12:30pm PST

A video posted by Nashy Grimm (@littlemannash) on Jan 23, 2016 at 12:29pm PST

A video posted by siobhan_s_ (@siobhan_s_) on Jan 23, 2016 at 12:26pm PST

A video posted by Trina (@crookedtailtrina) on Jan 23, 2016 at 12:25pm PST

A video posted by Aimee (@aimeeinphilly) on Jan 23, 2016 at 12:28pm PST

A video posted by FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) on Jan 23, 2016 at 12:29pm PST

PS: A little fact-checking note from my editor: â&#128;&#156;That poor little Bichon appears to be hating it. (I have one and he is suffering too!)”

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Here’s Every State of the Union Climate Promise Made by Obama

by FlorPilgrim353 Posted on January 12, 2016

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If history is any guide, climate change is likely to make a prominent appearance when President Barack Obama gives his final State of the Union address Tuesday night. He’s brought it up in every one of his previous SOTU speeches, most strongly in 2015, when he said that “no challenge—no challenge—poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change.”

Along with dire warnings about rising sea levels, droughts, and other climate impacts, Obama has made an evolving series of commitments to the American people and demands to Congress regarding climate action. He has called repeatedly for a cap-and-trade bill, for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, for federal investment in renewable energy, and for American leadership in the international fight against global warming.

It’s safe to say that his speech Tuesday, at 9 p.m. EST, will revisit some of these ideas. Obama is likely to bring up his administration’s success in shepherding the Paris Agreement—the first global pact to fight climate change—that was adopted in December. And he might mention some of the remaining items on his climate change to-do list, which include setting new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and fending off Republican attacks on his new regulations restricting power plant emissions.

For some clue about what we might expect to hear this year, we took a look back at the climate-related statements from Obama’s previous SOTU speeches. Then we compared his proposals to what actually happened. Turns out, while Obama has pretty clearly done more on climate change than any of his predecessors, there are plenty of goals that remain unfulfilled. Watch the video above for a complete rundown.

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Hilbert and Hopper Have Gone Viral!

by TedFassbinder Posted on December 28, 2015

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We can file this post under “personal indulgences,” but something funny happened to me over the weekend: my YouTube video of Hilbert and Hopper play-fighting went viral. Not Kardashian viral, mind you, but it’s had over 100,000 views.1

Why? Beats me. Apparently it somehow landed on Google’s trending list and took off from there. That’s what I gather from comments, anyway, which have been flooding my inbox because I can’t figure out how to get YouTube to stop sending me email every time someone leaves a comment on the video.2 Still, it’s been…educational. As bad as comments can get here, even the trolls are basically literate. They write in complete sentences and sometimes their insults are entertaining. But YouTube comments are crazy. A big portion were indecipherable (example: “that ending got me XD (slap!) did u.. oh…oh hell naw!”); some were concerned that this was a real fight and wanted to report me to the ASPCA; others were calling the former idiots and explaining that it was just mock fighting; others were outraged that this stupid video had somehow gone viral; and yet others were outraged by the clunky titles at the beginning. At least two people have outright stolen the video and reposted it on their own accounts.3

On the other hand, the guy who left the comment #CatLivesMatter was pretty clever.

Anyway, there you go: my first viral video. I’m so proud.

1This compares to about 20 or 30 for the average cat video I put up—though I notice that all of my videos are in the thousands after the breakout success of Ultimate Cat Fighting.

2I turned off the setting that sends email every time someone leaves a comment, but the emails keep on coming anyway.

3I would pretend to be outraged, but…you know.

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