News Bits: If I Could Chaaange the World

News Bits

Russians plan to stop global warming with vodka--er, sulfur-containing aerosol. However, it sounds like this could also promote global dimming. We may be screwed either way, so drink up.
Bush plans to stop global warming by having a series of meetings to set "a long-term global goal" by "the end of next year." The sense of urgency is palpable.
Neapolitans' ice cream is melting due to trash fires necessitated by the closure of all the city dumps. Turns out people don't like garbage in their backyards (really?).
As the globe keeps warming, people keep driving to Wal-Mart. 20,602 car trips per day are expected at the storied Northcross Wal-Mart site, per revised estimates from our friends at Lincoln. The intersection at Burnet and Anderson also gets a "D" grade for expected traffic light wait time, so you might want to avoid that area once the box goes up. Or, bring your knitting so you can at least do something at the light (besides pollute).
With gas prices at over $3/gallon, you might want to think about walking instead of driving. Who knows, maybe you should start a marathon training plan--apparently some don't even involve much running!
If you're gonna keep driving, here's one way to get free parking.
It's inevitable: more Wal-Mart weirdness.

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