Climate Science Myths And Misconceptions – Post #2 On The Metric Of Global Warming | Climate Science: Roger Pielke Sr.

Misconception #2: The global average annual temperature average is an appropriate metric to diagnose global warming.

Cold weather delays asparagus harvest (w/ gallery) | Northwest News - The News Tribune

Miller, of Airport Ranch Inc., is among several Mid-Columbia growers who said cold weather has delayed asparagus harvest this year.

Sony mulls two-week summer break to save energy

Sony said on Thursday it was considering having all its employees in Japan take two-week summer vacations to save energy, amid power shortages in the aftermath of the March 11 disasters.

By shutting down offices, air conditioners, elevators, and other facilities, the electronics giant believes it could save up to 25 percent of the power it normally consumes during the peak summer months, said a Sony spokesman.
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Analysts have warned of the likely slowdown of the economy through this summer, as manufacturers are forced to limit production due to the power shortfall.