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    Double blind studies are appropriate when the subjects could potentially be influenced by the observers. The temperature at a weather station is unlikely to go up because it subconsciously thinks the scientist wants it to. "Hard" science does not use the double blind method, it is not necessary. What Dan said + additionally in order to do a double-blind study we need a second system - 2nd planet or minimally 2nd Antartica. That's the 2nd part of "double." The link was not to suggest the need for double-blind studies. The link was to suggest that studies that aren't blind are prone to bias. As has already been stated, the observers were responsible for estimating missing data and adjusting data when they believed the data from the equipment was incorrect. Thus, any bias of the observers would likely be in the data and affect the study ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    Not all the equipment gives the same temperature readings so they are adjusting the temperature readings for some equipment. Also, they are estimating for missing temperature readings. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    the country is broke and now we get to pay for other countries abortions? I am pro choice but not pro " lets pay for everyones mistakes ". why can't we just focus on us for a while? Actually, it probably saves us money in the long run. and how does paying for abortions overseas save us money? Because it's cheaper than paying for medicine, food, water, shelter, etc... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    the country is broke and now we get to pay for other countries abortions? I am pro choice but not pro " lets pay for everyones mistakes ". why can't we just focus on us for a while? Actually, it probably saves us money in the long run. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    But this isn't "hard" science since the observers are manipulating the temperature readings. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    That is an idiotic perspective. After all ... ... is idiotic since plants thrive on carbon dioxide and a warmer climate would produce a longer growing period. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    I appreciate the time you've spent on this, but the quote above implies that you assume a bias and then go looking for it. Kind of what you accuse the scientists of doing. The problem is these studies aren't blind and thus are likely influenced by observer bias. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    Company behind the vehicle prefers the term 'roadable aircraft' "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    I second that. Unless the weather takes a turn for the worse I'm going to be jumping this Saturday. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    [reply... and then you can ask the people at your home dropzone if they would like to JOIN YOU on a jump YOU ARE ORGANIZING. Ding, ding, ding ... we have a winner. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    Suggestion ... suck it up. PS: You don't love skydiving if you're going to throw in the towel this easily. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    Blah, blah, blah. You believe the way to rid ourselves of racism and sexism is through ... racism and sexism. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    Click Here "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    I really hope Bruce Willis is up for this. Bruce Willis ... The government already has a contract with Chuck Norris to roundhouse kick the asteroid back into outer space. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    ... for the fun in the sun. It was nice meeting and flying with so many people. Edit: The near collision, near cut-away, and long spot (where the only outs amongst the forests, river, and gravel pit were some yards with power lines that would be like playing a game of Operation) made for an interesting time (I wish I would have brought my camera). "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    That is a different question than the one in the poll. One is a question of correlation, the other, one of causality. That is the question for the poll. There aren't any other questions ... (there is a subject). "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    You are, I hope, aware, that these sorts of events have been going on for a long time? And just a few decades ago, they were able to openly beat and kill blacks, union workers, foreigners. Hardly accurate to call the Oakland guy an Ex-Cop either. He resigned to avoid a deposition on the event. I asked a question, I didn't give an answer. PS: Does my post appear slanted? I've been learning from the experienced posters ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    Anyone up for some CReW? "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    With the increase in power are there also more incidents of corruption? St. Paul cop charged with assault at O'Gara's Ex-cop charged in Calif. train platform death Cops: Firefighters started blazes to get work "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    +1 - same itinerary.... Wed/Thurs at ZHills, Fri-Sun at Sebastian. At least that is the plan at the moment. Can't wait to get back to it!!! Rick I just made my plans. I'll be in Z-Hills on Thursday and Sebastian on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I can't wait to meet and learn from all of you. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    I can and have. In all the cases I gave you, you meditate on nothing to experience nothing. Do you experience something after nothing in some of the cases? Yes, but you still experience nothing. Why don't you stop trolling and starting trying to experience it on your own ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    All I'm reading is blah, blah, blah ... I don't understand because I'm like previous civilizations that couldn't grasp the concept of nothing or zero ... blah, blah, blah. Why don't you find out for yourself ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    That's what the revolver is for. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    Wow, I was hoping to join the 3 minute club and didn't even realize there was already a 5 minute club. Someday ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch
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    I shouldn't have used a metaphor since people are already misinterpreting every thing I say today ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch