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Just wondering, what are people's favorite writing implements? Do you prefer pen or pencil, or perhaps prefer to type? Certainly some are better than others, do you have a preference for one type or or even a particular model? I do quite a bit of both writing on paper and typing, and so I'm wondering if I could get a better implement. For some reason when I go to Walmart I'm always drawn to the lane with all the pens and pencils -- despite the fact that for the most part I hate shopping. My favorites: I like 0.5 mm mechanical pencils, and especially the ones that are largely metal. The two models I liked best were the Zebra M-301 and the Papermate G-Force. The G-for…

As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death. ~George Bernard Shaw What does George Bernard Shaw, mean by "Satisfaction is death?"

I would guess Astronomy. Anyone else?

I need something that will give me the ability to read and run track at the same time. I really thought that this being 2011 google would pull something up that would, even in the worst case, just suck. I can't find anything??? Did I miss something?? It really sucks running on a tread mill at the gym and sweating on the text book. Having to find the optimal seating arrangement so that the page is legible and not at an angle to my vision is usually not possible and I'm left holding down the page. I need to do more exercising but I can't give up study time, I have very little time for either. I have searched out other options in the past including text to speech. …

How many marshmallows of average, non-mini-size can you ingest in one sitting before you regret it? *Let us henceforth consider only raw, untoasted, unflavored, marshmallows, not dipped in chocolate or chopped in icecream or drizzled with caramel and nuts or anything else. No caffeinated versions, no gelatin-free version, no fish-gelatin-based lies, etc and so on and what have you*

Hi everyone , I've always wanted to ask this question, regarding chatting. How's your opinion towards chatting , is it a waste of time , or you can achieve some benifets from it , for example : improving your language. Thanks,

I have electric heat, and this time of year it's always on. I also have two lights (florescent) a computer and two monitors that my roommate suggests I turn off more to save electricity. In the summer I'd agree, but all energy "wasted" becomes heat - light bounces around the room (a small amount escapes, but the blinds are always closed) and creates background heat, and all the electrical devices just create excess heat - and since we don't have gas for heat, electric heat is just as efficient (cost wise) when produced by lights/cpus/etc as from electric heaters, right? If anything, having my lights or computer on should just lower the amount of heat the heater has …

Hi sirs Happy to join to this forrum, i am from Iraq and my name is Wathiq Hussein, my field is in chemical engineerig . I have a question which is: in anodic dissolution of steel in a media containing a trace of SO4-2 is there a possibility for FeSo4 to deposit on steel? Is there any one giving us a solubility product of FeSO4? Thanks for You

I was reading the topic title to, http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/55130-does-a-black-hole-singularity-have-size-within-the-black-holes-event-horizon/ Which was, "Does a black hole singularity have size within the black hole's event horizon?" This inspired my intrest as a question to the topic title itself. Does a black hole's singularity have size? I know that there is the type of black hole singulartiy where it is a one dimensional ring within the black holes inner event horizon. How do we describe the one dimension singularity in a three dimensional world? could you in fact pass through the event horizon by traveling along a perticular x,y,z path? Or be…

Hi Folks, Another language question. Which is generally preferred or considered more acceptable: "We consider a space alpha ..." or simply: "Consider a space alpha ..." Should I try to avoid the use of personal pronouns 'as a rule' or it really just a matter of 'use whatever language aids the communication process best' ? I find that using the personal pronouns sometimes comes more naturally as I write. I know that i've seen this style used often before in maths & science texts - but I'm a bit worried that I'm recalling it from my University "teaching/student books" and that it may not be as well accepted at a higher level. Comments & o…

Greetz, What is the correct term for "pairs of opposites" that "cancel to zero". For example: 7 and -7 cancel to zero if added identical rising and falling waves cancel to zero if they interfere at a point where their amplitude is precisely the same a particle and an antiparticle cancel each other out if they interact The word complementary seems to describe the relationship quite well, but there are (many) very specific uses in Maths & Physics. So we'd hit some confusion there. The word symmetry also seems to describe the relationship quite well since we could say: 7 and -7 lie symmetrically opposite from each other in equal distance from …

Greetz, I need to draw spheres, with a decent 3D representation - the figures will be used to explain my argument. I'm going to need to illustrate the sphere: expanding, and contracting show radius of the sphere at various stages of the expansion/contraction show slices/shell sections at various time intervals Then I'm going to need to superimpose one sphere inside the other and illustrate: interrelationships between the spheres I saw this diagram in one of the posts here in the forum: That's pretty much along the lines of how I'd like my figures to look. A simple line diagram, with a clear 3 dimensional visual element. Can anyone suggest …

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I heard that in today's society, Chinese (Mandarin) by far is the most frequently spoken language in the world. But I'm wondering whether it will stay like this for long because I've heard a few years ago that over there they now have somesort of one child policy rule. I am wondering whether anybody knows whether this is being properly regulated (i.e. the one child per family rule)? If it is, will this significantly reduce Chinese Mandarin influence globally? And what do you think will be the dominant language in the near future? I think Arabic and Spanish are good contenders. What do you think?

Hi, i've been playing singularity on ps3 and can't get past the scene/scenario where you have to go through the ventilation system which starts above the small bridge with the 2 boxes under it. Then after following the root, you come to the storage facility type place, where you walk into the smaller control room and have a witch in front of you, and when you push the switch the garage door opens up (in front of you, for which you can see through the glass wall, which is in front of you).. does anyone have any suggestions or know how to get past this particular bit... i do apologise if its hard to follow. i couldn't insert any pictures. thanks.

Hi guys, I am from Egypt as you may know we had our revolution. I just wanted to improve education here in Egypt because here most education is just based on memorizing atleast in many school not really explaining what behind formulas. So I did a Facebook page about Education and posting online tutorials and videos that explains math,etc. I just wanted to know or get suggestion what other methods you think to improve education.Personally I believe new education should be on the internet. I made this Facebook page,but its not really famous what are your suggestions to for example I can work on in my spare time to improve education,since now its best time to work o…

I have been watching the disclosure project and was wondering what the scientific community's thoughts were on the topic. This collabarative evidence gathered by army-air force-marines and high goverment officials coming forth stating the events pretaining to extraterrestrial life and the impact on us as world. do you believe these people? Is this just the beginning of the next generation of earth? Opinions, thoughts, concerns please post. Thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vyVe-6YdUk link is the entire public disclosure quite long 1hr 55min

I found this clip while looking for a different one and thought it too good not to share. At least the Turkish consulate were too smart to fall for the same trick again.

The good The acceleration on the runway, followed by the G-force at actual take-off is awesome. The view from the window on a clear day is fantastic. The feeling of speed, when you can spot another airplane going in another direction, is mind-boggling. You can reach most of the world within 24 hrs because of airplanes. That must make it a good invention? The bad You sit with 100-400 people crammed into a tiny space. At least 3 people invade your little bubble of privacy for the duration of the flight. No matter how clean you are, you stink if you get out of the airplane. The food sucks. The chairs are too tiny. Waiting at the airport makes it all much slower than ne…

Is there enough evidence to deny GOD without SCIENCE? Perhaps we should give both a shot at immortality? http://www.frakincool.com/pictures/legless-boy-lives-fulfilling-life/

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My mind has this tendency to watch evolving markets and to peer into what the future may hold or require of us. I often see one of two scenarios both leading to the same or similar solutions. The first being the contraction of society into megacities to allow for larger free ranges, parks and conservations. The other is the pure exhaustion of land in general. Both consequently limit the amount of available land for farming. I often try to architect in my mind city towers. These city towers do not dedicate themselves to office or business infrastructures but instead focus on food production. I often think about this as rising food costs are narrowing the choice a…

Split our eyes and see 2 worlds for the health of our own eyes. Should one eye look accross the nose bridge to the other side are floaters in consequential or do they indicate something.

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So its pretty simple. All I know is English, and lately I've read in several different studies when it comes to the brain knowing a different language is very useful in a lot of different ways. Any suggestion of what I should try to learn. I have an interest in Italian as I'm 1/3 Italian. But also I think Chinese would be nice, I just don't know how difficult it would be to learn. Any suggestions? And what all languages do you know & how was your experience learning them?