I noticed it earlier this morning, and was reminded by NewsBusters member Conservative in the Arts that Internet search behemoth Google was featuring an interesting logo to commemorate Earth Day:
Looks like a melting iceberg, doesn’t it? Is the company making a bold statement about its view of anthropogenic global warming?
Of course, it is interesting that Google finds this day so important when it didn’t do anything last May to commemorate Memorial Day as reported by NewsBusters.
What does this tell us about the search engine’s priorities?
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They should have added a cute
April 22, 2007 - 11:45 ET by Conservative in the ArtsThey should have added a cute little baby polar bear to it.
CITA
April 22, 2007 - 11:48 ET by Noel SheppardCITA,
Agreed. Thanks for the reminder. I had seen this earlier when I was working on the Crow/Rove piece, and forgot about it. :-) ns
check this link for too cute
April 22, 2007 - 12:18 ET bycheck this link for too cute
fototagebuch is photos
Nachstes is next
Voriges is previoushttp://www.zoo-berlin.de/erleben/jungtiere/nachwuchs-2007/eisbaer-knut.html
click the bear for more photo
April 22, 2007 - 12:32 ET byclick the bear for more photos its an intuitive site
HAYYYYY I thought that 8/9 of
April 22, 2007 - 23:01 ET by upcountrywaterHAYYYYY I thought that 8/9 of ice burgs went under water, not just half.
Welll now if a 300 BILLION $ company sez ice only sinks only sinks 1/2 way .. Then it MUST be true,
I think Google now has enough money to buy the next president.OF ANY COUNTRY ANYWHERE, at anytime.
Some halferican -American, with a future fatal head wound, (healing to be broadcast soon) now that would be my bet.
Gee is winter coming on here in googleland ?
April 23, 2007 - 00:10 ET by SportPoliticsGee is winter coming on here in googleland ? Did google gets it's seasons mixed up ? Uhh, can you say blatant. Liberalism always causes confusion, like the arch confuser and liar... lol
Leftists at Google and at www
April 22, 2007 - 11:49 ET by NortoBelieve
I have a gmail address and am very close to letting it go because of the blatant liberal stance. If you check out the ads that pop up with each visit when you have gmail you will notice that any word that contains conservative or Bush or abortion phrases always gives ads that promote democrat/socialist/progressive ideology. eg, Why mommy is a democrat, the book GWB does not want you to read, etc.
Remember that www was started by university profs. Need I say more re the left-leaning web?
No No No Norto Al Gore invent
April 22, 2007 - 12:33 ET byNo No No Norto Al Gore invented the internet
www
April 22, 2007 - 19:45 ET by NortoBeliever
Silly me!
All one has to do is see what
April 22, 2007 - 11:55 ET by SumricaAll one has to do is see what Google puts on their news page to get a feel for what's important to them.
I still maintain a link to the news page for searching stories. But, for a good while, I haven't visited them to stay atop what's happening.
Dear Google:As a believer in
April 22, 2007 - 12:10 ET by dahliatraversDear Google:
As a believer in AGW, what is your view of China's refusal to implement Kyoto or in any way curb their rampant pollutionist practices? Will you be attending the celebration party when they achieve the status of number one contributor of global warming gases?
I was going to ask your view of free speech and freedom generally. But this was made clear when you "customized" your search engine in China at the dictates of Beijing.
We do appreciate your presumably unlimited search engine here in the US, however. You might consider availing yourself of it, to look up lots of interesting science papers about how global warming may not be altogether anthropogenic.
Sincerely,
Dahlia Travers
Just changed my home page
April 22, 2007 - 12:13 ET by misterbillJust changed my home page to www.hotbot.com.
I will stay on it unless and until they send unwanted messages by changing their home screen.
The Yahoo home page logo is
April 22, 2007 - 12:44 ET by kevcadThe Yahoo home page logo is the same way too. It also takes a leftist bent to its news bulletins.
It's bad enough that I'm ex
April 22, 2007 - 13:07 ET by bobthemanIt's bad enough that I'm exposed to this liberal crap on a daily basis... but can't I search the internet without having it crammed down my throat?! Geesh....
I've tried Ask, and Dogpile,
April 22, 2007 - 13:18 ET by ex buff e-dubI've tried Ask, and Dogpile, and some others, but unfortunately, Google always seems to come up with the best results for my searches. Does anyone know of some other robust search sites that don't lean so far left they nearly fall over?
Well there is always Metacraw
April 22, 2007 - 14:00 ET by AtheistRepublicanWell there is always Metacrawler, but it technically uses google. MSN.com is one of my favorites, it doesn't come up with the same raw numbers as google but I feel it comes up with more accurate results for the most part....
anthropogenic
April 22, 2007 - 14:16 ET by JMSUNoel -
I see melting ice. What specifically about this picture leads you to the conclusion that Google is promoting a particular cause for this melting?
I don't neccesarily see melti
April 22, 2007 - 14:19 ET by AtheistRepublicanI don't neccesarily see melting actually... Anyway, if it is supposed to be ice melting why would they have a picture of ice melting from natural causes?
Distortion from the logo, par
April 22, 2007 - 14:31 ET by JMSUDistortion from the logo, particularly the second 'g' leads me to believe that the ice is depicted as melting, though I suppose that could also be open to interpretation.
If we accept that the ice is melting, Google's logo (as I interpret it) appears to be neutral as to its cause. Noel obviously has a way of differentiating between cartoon ice melted by purely natural processes, and cartoon ice melted by natural causes exacerbated by anthropogenic ones. I merely wish to know how he does this.
google warming
April 22, 2007 - 16:50 ET by Conservative in the Artshere is why this google cartoon is important, and why I said it should have a cute polar bear in it.
http://newsbusters.org/node/11879
Google is known to "dress up"
April 22, 2007 - 14:51 ET by dahliatraversGoogle is known to "dress up" their front page to reflect certain days. Today is Earth Day. Environmentalists have been wringing their hands over the melting ice caps which they hypothesize is being caused by the theoretical AGW. This is how some of us came to the conclusion that Google, too, was doing a little hand wringing here.
What is your interpretation of this graphic?
"I see melting ice."
April 22, 2007 - 15:07 ET by JMSU"I see melting ice."
The best interpretation I can make is, Google is using its logo on Earth Day to promote awareness of climate change, and does so without taking an explicit position on its cause. Certainly you would agree with me that rudimentary knowledge of the subject is worthwhile?
promote awareness If G
April 22, 2007 - 15:59 ET by dahliatraverspromote awareness
If Google does not believe global warming is manmade, why are they encouraging people to become aware of the phenomenon? Why encourage people to become aware of something they have no control over and can do nothing about?
climate change
Isn't it only warming which could cause ice to melt?
explicit position on its cause
Melting ice caps and glaciers are associated solely with AGM. If there had been a non-manmade cause, such as for volcanoes, they would not be cited as Exhibit A for AGW. Therefore, by making a glacier its graphic for Earth Day, Google has taken an explicit position.
rudimentary knowledge of the subject is worthwhile
Rudimentary knowledge may not always be desireable. In this case, it has lead too many people to accept the shallow, fashionable theory of AGW. Conversely, anyone who acquires anything beyond rudimentary knowledge comes to realize that the case against man is seriously flawed. So if rudimentary knowledge leads to more profound research, I am all for it.
"Why encourage people to
April 22, 2007 - 16:06 ET by JMSU"Why encourage people to become aware of something they have no control over and can do nothing about?"
Is this really what you meant to say?
It is flattering of you to as
April 22, 2007 - 17:18 ET by dahliatraversIt is flattering of you to ask for an elaboration, JMSU.
On Earth Day and year round, there are a myriad of things people can do to promote a healthier environment. Pick up trash in the neighborhood or at a park. Buy a car, new or used, that uses less gas. Recycle. Lobby Ted Kennedy to support the Cape Code Wind Farm. Etc., etc., etc.
Why would Google use a precious resource - their front page, seen by millions - to highlight a phenomenon - melting glaciers - that may or may not be caused by the activity of man? Why wouldn't they promote one of the many undisputed actions that concerned citizens can take to impact the environment in a positive way?
I just wanted to know whether
April 22, 2007 - 17:26 ET by JMSUI just wanted to know whether you really don't have any desire to "become aware of something [you] have no control over and can do nothing about?"
I myself? I want to know.
April 22, 2007 - 17:40 ET by dahliatraversI myself? I want to know. My original answer about Google was truncated so as not to be boring or too time consuming. Truncation can have its drawbacks, apparently.
JMSU
April 22, 2007 - 15:50 ET by Noel SheppardJMSU,
In reality, didn't you answer your own question in a subsequent post: "The best interpretation I can make is, Google is using its logo on Earth Day to promote awareness of climate change."
Exactly. As climate change is the new media code word for global warming, haven't you answered your own question while proving my point? Or, are you suggesting that its intent is to make the case that the ice is melting because the globe is cooling? ns
Noel -Surely you see a distin
April 22, 2007 - 15:59 ET by JMSUNoel -
Surely you see a distinction between climate change and "anthropogenic global warming?"
Key addition: anthropogenic. You added it for a reason, but I note that Google did not.
JMSU
April 22, 2007 - 16:06 ET by Noel SheppardJMSU,
If an impartial scientist speaks of climate change, there might be a distinction depending upon his or her grants and sources of funding. However, when it comes to the media today, and most members of the left, climate change is indeed code for man-made global warming. ns
Non sequitur.You should be co
April 22, 2007 - 16:17 ET by JMSUNon sequitur.
You should be commending Google for not forcing one explanation for climate change on its users.
JMSU
April 22, 2007 - 16:28 ET by Noel SheppardJMSU,
And how specifically do you know that to be the case? Has someone from Google informed you that the climate change they're referring to in this picture is not anthropogenic? Could you please share this source with us?
After all, I didn't state this to be a fact, did I? I asked a question which you appear to have missed: "Is the company making a bold statement about its view of anthropogenic global warming?"
Notice the question mark? That indicates a question, not a statement correct?
However, you on the other hand are claiming that Google was not intending this meaning. As such, the onus is upon you to prove that or apologize for suggesting that I was guilty of commiting a non sequitur.
BTW: Even Wikipedia recognizes climate change as code for anthropogenic global warming, and believes the UN does as well (emphasis added):
Put that in your non sequitur and smoke it. Or, do you want to change your claim to Google was trying to make a statement about climate variability? :-) ns
I have not claimed, nor do I
April 22, 2007 - 16:41 ET by JMSUI have not claimed, nor do I claim now, to have more knowledge than you. The recurring theme in my posts is arguing that Google's logo takes no position on the cause(s) of climate change.
You, indeed, asked a question, albeit a leading one. I answered it, but let me be more precise: No.
You are telepathic! Can I p
April 22, 2007 - 17:20 ET by dahliatraversYou are telepathic! Can I please have tomorrow's lottery numbers?
I think I just disavowed any
April 22, 2007 - 17:27 ET by JMSUI think I just disavowed any telepathic abilities, but I'll see what I can do. What lottery would you like to win?
One that has two commas in th
April 22, 2007 - 17:36 ET by dahliatraversOne that has two commas in the grand prize.
4 8 15 16 23 42
April 22, 2007 - 17:40 ET by JMSU4 8 15 16 23 42
Thank you. Have your barracu
April 22, 2007 - 19:58 ET by dahliatraversThank you. Have your barracuda contact my barracuda about the split.
JMSUagain, here is a little b
April 22, 2007 - 17:28 ET by Conservative in the ArtsJMSU
again, here is a little background on google's choice for a logo. (At least it's obvious to me)
http://newsbusters.org/node/11879
Al Gore and his slide show made this photo famous.
Google is the poster child
April 22, 2007 - 14:45 ET by FairlightGoogle is the poster child for liberalism in silicon valley. It's actually rare to find a non-liberal computer programmer these days.
Anyways, if you want to use the Google search engine but can't stand Google's politics, just use Scroogle.org. It scrapes Google and takes out all the crap.
I celebrated Earth Day by d
April 22, 2007 - 17:41 ET by radiofitz34I celebrated Earth Day by driving my car thru a pothole. There was earth under the pavement.
I actually planted a tree yesterday!
April 22, 2007 - 22:09 ET by Free StinkerI actually planted a tree yesterday!
Not for Earth Day, I just thought it would look cool in my Front Yard.
Anyone wanna buy carbon credits real cheap? ;-)
How much for the credits? Las
April 22, 2007 - 22:12 ET by Clear thinkerHow much for the credits? Last week I had about 10 trees cut down.
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
One year for a bargain rate
April 22, 2007 - 22:15 ET by Free StinkerOne year for a bargain rate of $750,000. ;-)
(Price goes up Monday night if we keep falling against the Euro)
If they are gonna cost that m
April 22, 2007 - 22:17 ET by Clear thinkerIf they are gonna cost that much please forget what I wrote about tree cutting, I was just kidding...wink-wink.
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
I didn't cut down that tree
April 22, 2007 - 22:21 ET by Free StinkerI didn't cut down that tree for firewood. I'm shipping Carbon Credits to the third world. ;-)
didn't you read the article w
April 22, 2007 - 22:13 ET bydidn't you read the article where the trees are causing AGW?
Read? Why would I do that?
April 22, 2007 - 22:19 ET by Free StinkerRead? Why would I do that? /Algore mode off
Free...You make a good point.
April 22, 2007 - 22:22 ET by Clear thinkerFree...
You make a good point. Why do we need to educate ourselves when we have the likes of Al Gore telling us what to think. He makes life soooo easy.
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
A little inappropriate bad n
April 22, 2007 - 22:20 ET by dahliatraversA little inappropriate bad news on Earth Day.
Ethanol use may pose health threat
While ethanol is promoted as an eco-friendly, clean-burning fuel for cars, its widespread use could pose a threat to human health, according to a Stanford University study.
Atmospheric scientist Mark Z. Jacobson concluded that if every vehicle in the United States were powered by fuel made primarily from ethanol instead of gasoline, there would likely be an increase in the number of respiratory-related deaths and hospitalizations.
The study is in this past week's online edition of the journal Environmental Science & Technology. ...
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070422/NATIONWORLD/704220378/1083/LIVING01
Dahlia...I have spent a lot o
April 22, 2007 - 22:25 ET by Clear thinkerDahlia...
I have spent a lot of time thinking this whole GW thing over, and I'm ready to announce my well thought out strategy...
If everyone in the USA would hitch-hike from now on carbon from autos would go waaaaay down.
How's that for brilliance?
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
Clear. You're so enthusiast
April 22, 2007 - 22:33 ET by dahliatraversClear. You're so enthusiastic. How do we break this to you?
Well, there's no cure. Someone has to say it. Um, Clear, if everyone is hitchhiking, no one is driving a car. So no one can be picked up hitch hiking.
But you're right, there would be a precipitous drop in CO2 from cars.
Please, do keep thinking!
dahlia...Ah, I see you caught
April 22, 2007 - 22:36 ET by Clear thinkerdahlia...
Ah, I see you caught on to the brilliance of my plan. If everyone is hitch hiking, no cars on the road.
All that's left is to figure out the 'getting to work thing'.
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
DT
April 22, 2007 - 22:27 ET by Noel SheppardDT,
Great stuff. Keep watching. Thanks. ns
Thanks, Noel.
April 22, 2007 - 22:29 ET by dahliatraversThanks, Noel.
is this comparable to the mal
April 22, 2007 - 22:33 ET byis this comparable to the malaria outbreaks because DDT isn't used?
Talking about liberal bias, I
April 23, 2007 - 11:18 ET by dscottTalking about liberal bias, I attempted to find Sheryl Crow's house by using key words and phrases like "movie star homes" and "homes of the stars". When I put Sheryl Crow's name behind the phrase to refine the search, I get completely different results highlighting her confrontation with Karl Rove.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
Didn't Google put up a pair o
April 23, 2007 - 13:41 ET by rbosqueDidn't Google put up a pair of kangaroos during Easter???
Um, aren't there more important battles to fight with media?
April 24, 2007 - 00:32 ET by Ragnar DanneskjoldPeople, it's a logo! Even if it suggests something about climate change, it doesn't say it's being caused by man.
Canceling Gmail accounts and using inferior search engines over a perceived implied stance is irrational. It is not logical because it is not related to the quality of the company's many services nor the search results its engine gives.
So does that mean NewsBusters is going to try to figure out some way to not show up on Google searches or be blocked from Google Reader, where I pick up this RSS feed?
Google is not real news media anyway. It is merely an information RETRIEVER, not a provider. It provides are communication services (e-mail, calendar, searches, RSS feed storage, notebook, etc.). Just like "The View" is not news - it's a stupid giggle show. Even Rachel Ray is more compelling.
There are more important fights with actual bona-fide news providers that this site and organization should focus on, and focus engergies in combatting the various biases in the real media.