Hot fuel debate grows as energy in gas diminishes with heat
Editorial argues the hot fuel claim is overstated and costly to fix. It explains gasoline expands with temperature, reducing energy per gallon after 60 degrees, and notes retailers face high pump adjustment costs that would be passed to consumers. The piece contends the remedy could harm buyers more than the issue.
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NOAA data under scrutiny amid 2006 warm year claim
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review columnist notes NOAA and media hailed 2006 as the warmest year in the contiguous United States but questions the reliability of 1,221 USHCN weather stations and the quality checks by Watts. NOAA later revised 2006 to 54.9°F average, second-warmest after 1998, amid standard stat corrections and questions about measurement environments.
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Palestinians want freedom and Hamas wins trust
Charley Reese argues Palestinians seek freedom, criticizes Bush for cutting aid, contrasts Hamas with Fatah, and condemns Israeli policies. He cites Gaza conditions, casualties in 2006, and urges justice for Palestinians without destroying Israel. Reese frames democracy as a shared human right and warns against US support for pro-Israel lobbying.
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