InformationWeek. com News, analysis and research for business technology professionals, plus peertopeer knowledge sharing. Engage with our community. Preference_Manager.png' alt='Digital Rebellion Pro Maintenance Tools Serial' title='Digital Rebellion Pro Maintenance Tools Serial' />New York Times Posts Major Federal Climate Change Report Before Trump and Pruitt Can Cook the Books UpdatedOn Monday, the New York Times published a copy of the special science section of the draft 2. National Climate Assessment, which federal climate researchers had completed but feared Donald Trumps administration and new Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt were plotting to smother in its crib. The draft report reflects federal scientists continued and unshaken belief human industrial activity is the primary driver of climate change, despite Trumps belief that there is cold weather at all debunks the whole thing and Pruitts belief human CO2 emissions might not be related. It takes note of thousands of scientific studies, and particularly focuses on the rapid rise in US average temperatures since 1. It also emphasizes research indicating the past few decades have been the warmest in 1,5. Evidence for a changing climate abounds, from the top of the atmosphere to the depths of the oceans, the reports executive summary informs readers. Thousands of studies conducted by tens of thousands of scientists around the world have documented changes in surface, atmospheric and oceanic temperatures melting glaciers disappearing snow cover shrinking sea ice rising sea level and an increase in atmospheric water vapor. The last few years have also seen record breaking, climate related weather extremes, as well as the warmest years on record for the globe. There are no alternative explanations to human industrial activity being the cause, it adds, and no natural cycles are found in the observational record that can explain the observed changes in climate. The report cites a documented rise in global annual average temperature from 1. Celsius 1. 6 Fahrenheit. It also warns that even if humans simply stopped pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere today, temperatures would rise another. On Monday, the New York Times published a copy of the special science section of the draft 2018 National Climate Assessment, which federal climate researchers had. The database recognizes 1,746,000 software titles and delivers updates for your software including minor upgrades. Archives and past articles from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly. GlUlZrz1r1.jpg' alt='Digital Rebellion Pro Maintenance Tools Serial' title='Digital Rebellion Pro Maintenance Tools Serial' />Celsius. Fahrenheit this century, but current projections put humanity on a path towards over 2 degrees Celsius rise, which would be disastrous. In another blow to Trumps conviction the weather somehow disproves climate change, the report noted scientists are increasingly able to link extreme weather events like heat waves, storms and droughts to rising temperatures. Though the Times initially reported the paper was leaked, indicating it was sent to them by someone involved in the process of its creation, numerous scientists noted a draft version had been circulating online since the EPA first released it for public comment last year. The 2. 01. 8 National Climate Assessment is legally mandated, meaning the Trump administration could face lawsuits if or more likely, when it suppresses it. The scientific section of the report posted by the Times requires sign off from 1. EPA and others now headed by climate skeptics, and the White House. In early August, Nature received documents suggesting Pruitt was moving ahead with a shamelessly cynical plan to require future EPA research be vetted in a red team, blue team format, which would turn its review board into a war between actual scientists and industry flacks. Pruitt had already fired half the EPA board of scientific counselors, seemingly in preparation to hire red team panelists recommended by the fossil fuel industry backed Heartland Institute. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, which coordinates federal climate reports, also had no staff in its science division left as of July 1. The publicization of the report is a clear middle finger to Trump, Pruitt and their plan to derail federal climate research and policy, and it ensures the public has an opportunity to review it before they get their big, grubby mitts all over it. But given Trumps penchant for launching into a self destructive rage every time an act of rebellion embarrasses him, it could also inspire the White House into an ill advised act of revenge. New York TimesUpdate While the original Times story insisted the report had not been made available to the public before it was published on their website, the paper has since corrected their account to show it was actually first spread online in December 2. EPA posted it to their website as part of a public commenting period. Whoops. Still, that someone took it to the Times reflected concern Trump, Pruitt or others in the administration would interfere with the final release draft of the report, or suppress it entirely. This article has been updated accordingly. Top 1. 0 Old School 8. Racing Games. Growing up in the 8. I was always fascinated by driving. Especially since my Dad sported the racing gloves and drove a stick shift Corola throughout the decade. Therefore,  naturally, I wanted to be just like him. I knew that wasnt going to happen until I became an adult, which was a bummer. However, I was part of the 8. How cool was that The following is a list of my favorite racing old school games of the 8. BibMe Free Bibliography Citation Maker MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard. Esi Maya 44 Windows 7 Driver. B. B. A. R. Cargolift B B Electronics Manufacturing Company B D B G B K Pro B K Components B K Manufacturing Company DynaQuik. Some great titles in there. Oh for the day when technology gets to the stage where the exploits available in RCA Pro Am are possible in a real RC car race. Even Next generation gamers will appreciate this list. Ivan Ironman Stewarts Super Off Road   1. I can remember the days, late 8. Bigmouth Pizza on Bergenline Ave in North Bergen, NJ They featured Ironmans Stewarts Super Offroad This was a souped up version of Championship Sprint. It featured off road madness, water pits, mud pits, nitros and moreThis racing game was loads of fun and included up to 4 players of fun for everyone For all of our Latino readers, how funny is the name of the track aboveGuess you need grandes to get through this obstacle LOLA next gen version of this game is available on Wii. Ware called Drifter. Looks pretty good Super Sprint Atari 1. Ahhhh, Super Sprint, how many quarters did I deposit into this bad boySuper Sprint is a 1. Atari Games. The player drives a Formula One like car on a circuit that is viewed from above. From picking up wrenches, avoiding oil slicks, even using your evasive maneuvers on tornadoes, this game was a winner As in the aforementioned, Super Off Road, this game requires you to master the art of the everlasting steering wheel. This would allow one to perform hairpin turns at high speeds. Also, one would need to use the track efficiently by utilizing shortcuts and grabbing all of the power ups one can Chase HQ Taito 1. CHASE HQ One of my all time favesIt wasnt just about racing anymore Now we could crash into Yellow Lamborghinis and turn them into a fiery mess You play a detective in this one, tracking down a fugitive with a ridiculously expensive car. The play controls are superb in this game, from driving off road, to racing over cacti in the sand. You have 3 Nitros, one has to ensure that they are used effectively to either make the checkpoint or catch up with your enemy PorscheAll in all a spectacular game that mixes, racing with crime fighting and expensive luxury cars. Pitstop II Epyx 1. Ok, now is the time that my list separates the real old schoolers to the wanna be ones This game was way ahead of its time. As you can see from the image below, you could play, head on with a challenger via a split screen view. Pitstop II is the  first 3. D racing game to implement a split screen simultaneous two player game mode. The paradigm shifter was the fact the actual pitstop mode You had to watch your fuel and tires. When both needed work, you would pull over to a designated pitstop and then control your pitstop crew. Since you couldnt control two crew people at the same time, you had to use them wisely. One would fill your gas and leave him there, while you switch your attention to the tire guys. But keep a watchful eye, if you overfill the gas tank you would have to start filling from emptyThose of you who missed it or were just a twinkle in your dads eye at the time dont fret,  you can catch this one the Wii Virtual Console  at a cost of 5. Wii Points. 6. Pole Position Namco 1. Who can ever forget the famous scratchy womans voice stating, PREPARE TO QUALIFYThis game was really the first racing simulation super smash hit in the arcades With its fancy cabinet, rear view racer format which became the standard for many racing games and very cool steering wheel, Pole Position became the most popular game of 1. Who can also forget the strategic product placement ads that the game featured. And you thought that American Idol over did it with the oversized coca cola cup in front of the judges This game had more ads then Harry and Kumars Trip to White Castles RCA Pro Am Rare 1. We all love Mario Kart these days, but before Mario Kart, in the 8. R C Pro am. It was a very popular game in its time selling over 2. It had all of the elements that made Mario Kart a hit, usage of weapons, obstacles and speed boost regions etc. Collecting various weapons or tools helped increase your cars traction, engine or your turbo acceleration. The real  fun factor of the game was that the player was not in the driver seat but actually on the sidelines controlling the car via remote control. Just like Doc controlled the Delorian in Back to the Future while Einstein was in the carOverall, a very fun game that our family logged many many hours on Road. Blasters Atari 1. The game, in a nutshell, is Spy Hunter crossed with Pole Position, thrown into the 2. It featured 5. 0 tracks, a fuel gauge, great graphics and excellent play control. Main objectives were to keep a watchful eye of their remaining fuel, dodge enemies, manage the track and by the way shoot down others cars with a large cannon. Special weapons can be obtained through an overhead helicopter which drops it down to your vehicle. Be sure to line yourself up perfectly, or no weapon for you. Refueling was a fun factor as well, you can refuel your main tank by picking up green globes that were all over the track. Red globes can also be obtained after destroying a vehicle and checkpoints garnered you some fuel as well. All in all a great game which was ahead of its time in 1. Spy Hunter is a 1. This has to be one of the best arcade racing games ever The arcade game featured either a stand up or sit down cabinet. It boasted amazing music and sound quality, pinpoint controls and futuristic special purpose buttons. Some of the most interesting features of the game where the wide array of weapons that one can use which could be obtained through the weapons van, the low gear or high gear option driving in high gear all the time made the game very challenging and the various types of traffic that you encounter. The game has attracted worldwide fame because of its fun gameplay, futuristic arcade look and feel and of course who can forget the addicting musical arrangement. The game has spawned make sequels, ports and even an Easter Egg in Microsoft Excel 2. The ROCK, was contracted to play the lead role of s Spy Hunter Movie back in 2. It has been delayed numerous times, however I am sure gaming fans would love to see a Spy Hunter the movieEnduro Activision 1. Enduro YES  This game has to be considered a miracle in software programming  with the anemic hardware constraints that the Atari 2. Enduro, was based on long distance endurance driving. On the first day, the player hits the road at sunrise and is given the task of passing 2. If the player manages that, he is to pass 3. The simulation concept would also allow for various types of road conditions to arise. You can drive in sunlight, snowy roads, night time, and the dreaded foggy condition. To be successful the player to has to demonstrate  cat like reflexes to avoid cars that you have to pass to advance. Icy conditions and very thick fog make this task very difficult, only an expert can navigate the upper levels successfully and then earn the crown of RoadblasterAll in all, the best racing game on the 2. Pitfall which was also designed by Activision as well and in my book, the 2nd best racing game that the 8. Outrun Sega 1. Ok we have finally reached the number one racing game of the 8. The choice is quite simple, Outrun was by far the best racing game the 8.