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Abstract of "Global Warming Is Real--But Is Not Caused by Human Activity"

by Lisa J. Lehr

1,764 words; abstract is 66 words"The principle of the conservation of energy is known as the First Law of Thermodynamics (the total energy in an isolated system is constant). The Second Law of Thermodynamics is that it is impossible to convert heat energy entirely to work. As living things decay, there is dissipation of energy in the form of heat. Because the universe is an isolated system, global warming is inevitable."

"Blaise Pascal is one of the most brilliant scientists and mathematicians in history. At age 11 or 12, he wrote a treatise on the communication of sound; at 16, one on conic sections. Later, he formulated Pascal's Law of Pressure, paving the way for further studies in hydrodynamics and hydrostatics. He invented the first digital calculator, the barometer, the hydraulic press, and the syringe. His papers on the area of a cycloid announced the invention of differential calculus. Pascal himself was embarrassed by the very abundance of his talents.

"Blaise Pascal was perhaps at least as famous for his 'Pascal's Wager', in which he concludes that a belief in God is the only reasonable course."

"Several recent studies have shown that pets may actually prevent allergies in children more than they cause them. New studies are beginning to show that as children are exposed to endotoxins (products of bacteria) found in the mouths of cats and dogs, they begin to develop immunity to certain allergens. Further, results indicate that the more pets, the better.

"The researchers also found that having pets in the first year of life may reduce the risk of developing allergies not only to pets, but also to other substances. Finally, children who continually had pets in their homes were less likely to develop allergies than children with less exposure to pets." (Some emphasis mine.)

"Migraines are probably one of the most misdiagnosed and mistreated diseases. Many people take over-the-counter pain medications more than two or three times a week, setting themselves up for a lifetime of rebound headaches and escalating misery. A variety of prescription medications called triptans work by blocking the action of brain chemicals, interrupting pain signals.

"Better than treating migraines is preventing them. The simplest prevention is avoiding headache triggers. Also, a number of prevention options are available in the form of beta-blockers and antidepressants. Alternative strategies that look promising include some vitamin and herb preparations; acupuncture, biofeedback, and cognitive-behavior therapy. Most migraine sufferers find that a combination of strategies offers the best chance of success."