Minnesota: Can crops catch up to beat the first killing frost?

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's crops are running eight to 11 days behind schedule and Mark Seeley doesn't know when they'll make up that time.

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center calls for continued cooler than normal temperatures through October with equal chances for above, below or normal precipitation.

Seeley, University of Minnesota professor in the Department of Soil, Water and Climate and Extension climatologist, said this is only the third or fourth time in his 32 years at the university that farmers are worried about the corn crop maturing before the first freeze.

John Kerry to coal: Surrender or face destruction « Green Hell Blog

Translation: If the coal industry stops fighting the green mob, it will get taxpayer welfare for the rest of its days. If it doesn’t, the green enforcer (EPA) will rub it out.

Polar Bear Bath Plug

The Polar Bear Bath Plug floats on top of your bath water, meanwhile the plug on the other end should keep the water in your bath. This Polar Bear might be a perfect reminder that the ice caps are melting and we should take some action to save energy and stop global warming. $28.

Libs ready to lock horns on emissions | The Australian

Senator Joyce said he would vote against the government's scheme next week and again in November, "even if it means losing my Senate leadership".