date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:58:43 -0500 from: "Dr. Edward R. Cook" subject: Re: Crete or not Crete to: Keith Briffa Hi Keith, Things do not sound very conCRETE. How about southern France, like Marsaille (sp?). The latest Barnett et al. BAMS paper, which I have not yet seen, is apparently raising a ruckus among some paleo people, maybe me too after I read it. I will reserve judgement until I read it. Since Phil is a co-author (from what I hear), you might ask him what gives. I used to respect Barnett, but now can see that he is too biased and prone to poor scholarship to ever give paleo a fair and honest look. But as I say, I will reserve further judgement until I read the paper and try to give Barnett a "fair and honest look". Cheers, Ed