Scientists baffled

What MIT scientists baffled by Global Warming?!? link I guess this means Al Gore could be out of a job. I am continually interested in this subject, only because of statements made by politicians. I am hoping since the source is reputable, MIT, that the science community will finally explore other option instead of assuming one theory. Who know what they will find?

An Earthquake, Oh my!

At 1:30 today, I experienced an earthquake. The epicenter was less than two miles away from where I work. The funny thing is I really didn't feel anything. I just heard a loud BANG!

Skyline drive with the cousins

A few weekends ago, I went with my cousins, aunt and uncle to Skyline Drive. My cousins and I hiked a tiny portion of the Appalachian trail that crosses the road. I had a wonderful time hanging out with my cousins and seeing beautiful Virginia scenery.

Summer is here, put away the soup

Last summer, I scummed to purchasing a Pillsbury cookbook of summer fun recipes. The clincher was this recipe: Chicken and Mango Salad in Lettuce Bowl. Not an amazing name, but it is delicious.

Ingredients

1 cup frozen white corn

1 1/2 cup cooked chopped chicken (without skin)

1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (4 oz.)

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1 small cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/4 in. slices

1 jar (1 lb. 8 oz.) refrigerated mango, cut into chunks, or 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled fresh mango (about 2)

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed

1 large head Boston or Bibb lettuce, center removed

(Note: can add avocado to mix)

Directions:

1. Cook corn as directed on bag until crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.

2. In large bowl, place corn and remaining ingredients except lettuce; toss gently to mix.

3. Place lettuce on serving plate; spoon chicken mixture into lettuce.

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms in DC - a site to see along with a million other people, except when the weather is dreary. Here is a glimpse of the day with my gal friends.

Global warming???

The temperatures for 2008 are forecast to be lower than in previous years. Is global warming really that much of a threat? For full article, go here.

A funny item about enviromentalism

I took a quiz of Presidential Political Myths and found the answer to this question a bit ironic. "Al Gore's Nashville home uses considerably more energy than George W. Bush's Crawford ranch. True or False." Is the infamous proponent of global warming actually making more of a carbon print than the current president?. Drum role please. The answer: "the Gores' 10,000-square-foot home near Nashville, Tenn., uses about 12 times more energy than the typical home in that area, due in part to its size and to the fact that both Al and Tipper Gore also use the home as an office. In contrast, President George W. Bush's 4,000-square-foot ranch near Crawford, Texas, was designed by an architecture professor and incorporates a number of "green" building practices, such as geothermal heating, a rainwater cistern and wastewater recycling systems." I will let you ponder this one. This article here explains a little more about Al Gore's views when confronted by this seemingly contradictory life style.