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Climate Change is a religion. We all know that.The University of Helsinki has decided to make that official by giving Greta Thunberg an honorary Doctorate of Theology at the ripe old age of 20.Pretty sure she hasn’t graduated from High School, but maybe I am wrong. I thought she dropped out to become a climate change activist. Now that she is Dr. Thunberg she can glue herself to Volkswagens or something. Isn’t that what activists with Ph. D.s do these days?Greta Thunberg was awarded the title of honorary doctor of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Helsinki.Thunberg is...

Franklin County Ohio, School Superintendent, Bart Anderson, was hand-signing school documents that stated "Dr. Bart Anderson" under the signature and on the letterhead for years before he received a doctorate degree in 2006. http://edcredwatch.blogspot.com/ Education Credential Watch recently obtained evidence of this alleged fraudulent representation. Will Ohio authorities initiate a criminal investigation of Bart Anderson as he continues in his position with a level of influence over the education of over 210,000 central-Ohio students

"I was duped," said Bart G. Anderson, superintendent of the Education Service Center of Franklin County. On July 29, 2008, Franklin County Education Service Center superintendent, Bart G. Anderson -- andersonb@fcesc.org -- was named as a buyer of a bogus doctorate degree in a Spokane Spokesman-Review article. Since then, Mr. Anderson has told the press that in 2002 he paid a $200 partial-payment to "St. Regis University" to apply for admission to its doctorate degree program. The Columbus Dispatch reported that he said "he was surprised when a bogus doctorate arrived instead of admission to an academic program." Whole story...

The E8 pattern (left), Garrett Lisi surfing (middle) and out of the water (right) Garrett Lisi, 39, has a doctorate but no university affiliation and spends most of the year surfing in Hawaii, where he has also been a hiking guide and bridge builder (when he slept in a jungle yurt). In winter, he heads to the mountains near Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where he snowboards. "Being poor sucks," Lisi says. "It's hard to figure out the secrets of the universe when you're trying to figure out where you and your girlfriend are going to sleep next month."

Muhammad Ali Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Princeton University Wednesday, June 06, 2007 Associated Press PRINCETON, N.J. — The Greatest is now an Ivy League doctor. Muhammad Ali has been awarded an honorary doctorate of humanities from Princeton University. Ali was honored for his contributions to humanitarian efforts and his athletic achievements. The 65-year-old former heavyweight boxing champion was one of seven people awarded honorary degrees at the university's graduation ceremony Tuesday.

THE Wiggles are to receive a doctorate from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) for their contribution to childhood education. The four children's entertainers will receive a Doctor of the University degree from ACU National at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday night at Sydney Town Hall. "Drawing on their natural talents and energies, this group has used its knowledge of early childhood education ... and their keen interest in music and art to bring joy, humanity and great happiness to the young children of Australia, the United States of America, Great Britain, China and New Zealand," ACU National Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter...

August 4, 2002 Dear Congressman Armey: About ten days ago I saw you on television evening discussing a variety of subjects with the host. One of the topics was your retirement from the House. This reminded me that I retired (for age) from normal work just as you were elected to your first term. My retirement allowed me the time to watch a great deal of C-SPAN, and to read the world news from a variety of sources. Inevitably I saw and heard a good deal from and about you. Your achievements are well documented and known to a great...