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The connections between the El Nino phenomenon and ecological disruptions like seabird starvation and crop failure are based on solid scientific data and cannot be dismissed as "bunk," the term used by Charles Krauthammer in his commentary on blaming El Nino [VIEWPOINT, Nov. 17]. The potential connection between global warming and the increased frequency of El Ninos in recent decades was taken directly from peer-reviewed scientific articles. Attempts to educate the public about science should be based on true scientific understanding, and not on subjective journalistic whim. Read More...
The paper napkin that secured a deal between international soccer star Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona’s team will be auctioned at a starting price of £300,000 ($381,500).
The artifact was offered to international auction house Bonhams on behalf of Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioli. Fans will be able to participate in the online auction from March 18-27.
At age 13, Messi moved from Argentina to Barcelona to play in FC Barcelona’s under-14 soccer team. Read More...
According to TMZ, Brandon Howard's mum and pop singer Miki Howardmet Jacko in 1982 and Brandon was born shortly after. Miki was even managed by Michael's father Joseph Jackson at one point Brandon is also a singer and now goes by the name B. Howard. There are claims his music shows striking similarities to that of the King of Pop. Further reports state that the 31 year old singer maneuvered to get a DNA test from an old orthodontic device worn by Michael. Read More...