Here are a few of my favorites, with links to the original e-mails.
Phil Jones writes to University of Hull to try to stop sceptic Sonia Boehmer Christiansen using her Hull affiliation. Graham F Haughton of Hull University says its easier to push greenery there now SB-C has retired.(1256765544)
Michael Mann discusses how to destroy a journal that has published sceptic papers.(1047388489)
Tim Osborn discusses how data are truncated to stop an apparent cooling trend showing up in the results (0939154709). Analysis of impact here. Wow!
Phil Jones encourages colleagues to delete information subject to FoI (Freedom of Information) request.(1212063122)
Phil Jones says he has use Mann’s “Nature trick of adding in the real temps to each series”…to hide the decline”. Real Climate says “hiding” was an unfortunate turn of phrase.(0942777075)
Kevin Trenberth says they can’t account for the lack of recent warming and that it is a travesty that they can’t.(1255352257)
Tom Wigley discusses how to deal with the advent of FoI law in UK. Jones says use IPR argument to hold onto code. Says data is covered by agreements with outsiders and that CRU will be “hiding behind them”.(1106338806)
Reaction to McIntyre’s 2005 paper in GRL. Mann has challenged GRL editor-in-chief over the publication. Mann is concerned about the connections of the paper’s editor James Saiers with U Virginia [does he mean Pat Michaels?]. Tom Wigley says that if Saiers is a sceptic they should go through official GRL channels to get him ousted. (1106322460) [Note to readers – Saiers was subsequently ousted]
Later on Mann refers to the leak at GRL being plugged.(1132094873)
; Computes regressions on full, high and low pass Esper et al. (2002) series,
; anomalies against full NH temperatures and other series.
; CALIBRATES IT AGAINST THE LAND-ONLY TEMPERATURES NORTH OF 20 N
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; Specify period over which to compute the regressions (stop in 1960 to avoid
; the decline
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With the release of hundreds of emails by scientists advocates of global warming showing obvious and entirely inappropriate collusion by the authors — including attempts to suppress dissent, to punish journals that publish peer-reviewed studies casting doubt on global warming, and to manipulate data to bolster their own arguments — even the New York Times is forced to concede that “the documents will undoubtedly raise questions about the quality of research on some specific questions and the actions of some scientists.” But apparently the paper’s environmental blog, Dot Earth, is taking a pass on publishing any of the documents and emails that are now circulating.
[…]This is the position of the New York Times when given the chance to publish sensitive information that might hinder the liberal agenda. Of course, when the choice is between publishing classified information that might endanger the lives of U.S. troops in the field or intelligence programs vital to national security, that information is published without hesitation by the nation’s paper of record.
ANNOUNCER: We will now take you live to Beijing for the joint press conference already underway between U.S. President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao.
OBAMA: As I already said privately, I would like to thank President Jintao for his kind welcome and generous hospitality, and I hope that during this visit we can have a productive dialogue about the serious issues of concern that remain between our two countries — issues ranging from the unfair valuation of your currency to the trade imbalance, and most importantly, human rights. I believe there can be a great partnership between us but it will require compromise and understanding.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to add that I completely understand why you feel entitled to come here and lecture China on our shortcomings. After all, my country does owe the United States a great deal of money. Oh, wait. Hold on a moment. I believe I had that backwards. In fact, now that I think about it, it is your country that owes us a large sum of money. Is this correct?
OBAMA: Uh… yes.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Now, it’s coming back to me. I believe it’s $800 billion.
OBAMA: That is correct.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Such a large sum.
OBAMA: Yes, it is.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: And yet you haven’t even mentioned it. That’s so odd.
OBAMA: Uh, look, you’re going to get your money.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Are we? Are we going to get our money? Because from what I read your country is in the middle of a serious recession.
OBAMA: Uh, while this is true, there are signs that our bailout has steadied the financial markets and our stimulus package has been effective in fixing the job crisis.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: I’m curious. How many jobs has it created?
OBAMA: Uh, so far, none.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: I see.
OBAMA: But our health care reform plan, we’re confident, is going to lead to enormous savings.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: How exactly is extending health care coverage to 30 million people going to save you money?
OBAMA: I… don’t know.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: And this “Cash for Clunkers” program– I have read that you purchased many clunkers with our money.
OBAMA: Yes, we have.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: What does this word “clunkers” mean?
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
OBAMA: Well, a clunker is a car…
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: I know what a clunker is. And just so there is no misunderstanding, you are not allowed to pay us back in clunkers.
OBAMA:Of course not.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: You know, as I listen to you, I am noticing that each of your plans to save money involves spending even more money. This does not inspire confidence.
OBAMA: I assure you, you’re going to get your money.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Will you kiss me?
OBAMA: Sorry?
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Will you kiss me?
OBAMA: I don’t understand.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: I like to be kissed, (shouts) when someone is doing sex to me!
OBAMA: There’s no need for that.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: No? You know how many uninsured we have in China? One and a quarter billion, billion. But I’ll tell you this: We don’t owe anyone $800 billion.
OBAMA: Well, obviously, we take our debt to you very seriously.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: I suppose if I really wanted to get my money I could call and say I was a Wall Street banker who needs his bonus. But really, why should I have to stoop to that level?
OBAMA: You don’t have to stoop to any level.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Please understand if it were my $800 billion I wouldn’t care, but it belongs to my country. I feel like I should bring it up.
OBAMA: You’re going to get your money.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Say, while you’re here, are you at least going to treat me to dinner and a movie?
OBAMA: I’m sorry?
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: I think it’s the polite thing to do, (shouts) before doing sex to me!
OBAMA: Mr. President, please.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Very well.
OBAMA: I assure you that as soon we solve this economic crisis…
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Which one? The one that your country’s reckless real estate speculation caused? That one? I just want to make sure I know which one we’re talking about.
OBAMA: We are taking steps to make sure that what happened will never happen again.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: What steps?
OBAMA: Uh, reform of banking regulations.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Do I look like Mrs. Obama?
OBAMA: What?
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Do I look like Mrs. Obama?
OBAMA: Of course not.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Then why are you trying to (shouts) do sex to me like I was Mrs. Obama?
OBAMA: Now, now.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Just do it. Get it over with.
OBAMA: Mr. President!
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Don’t be a tease.
OBAMA: I just…
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: I can take it.
OBAMA: This is not the time or place.
(Hu Jintao “speaks.”)
INTERPRETER: Very well. In that case, I call this press conference to a close, and Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!
WINTERY KNIGHT 
