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Here's a paradox for you. By definition the "infinite" is a substance without bounds, endless. Having no conceivable end. If it does have an ending it isn't infinite. So can a super intelligent being who created the universe and all of its laws "count" to infinity? An entity who is by common thought, an infinitely powerful being. Think about it... Can the infinite-conscious be aware of itself to it's fullest extent?

I agree with unbelievable odds not being conclusive evidence- on any topic. ^Intelligent design is still a possible explanation, is it not? An infinite amount of energy would be required to make an infinite plane...but only a finite amount of energy would be required for a finite- but constantly expanding universe? Any cosmologists about?

In the context of SFN, who are the celebrities? Who stands out and who blends in? For me, the old regulars stand out. However, that bias may be due to the fact that I've been here since 2004 and seen many of them post since around that time.

I've just finished my current course (physics), got good marks throughout the year for my assignments only to completely dive-bomb at the exam (which is worth 50% of the entire course...Gah!) Walking out of the exam room feeling like a complete failure, I bought my own body weight in alcohol, and logged onto my Uni forums only to find a flurry of posts of people mainly in a state of shock. Even people who had already had degrees in math et.c and sat several exams through my Uni, were making comments such as 'that's the hardest paper I've sat'...'whoever thought of these questions got out the wrong side of bed'...'I want to burn all my books'...'I'd be happy if I…

You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?

hey, i am wondering if any one here knows latin for a quick translation for me. what does divafav mean? and also, what does stinafav mean? thanks.

I herd someone say it in a recent post

OMG like relly is any of the experiments and things done in that show posible. well i no nothing is inposible. but it dosint makee scence how you can make someone blakc out with 3 blinks of a red light and a green light

What shape is the sky?

If a touch of evil is in the hearts of every living thing, how can anyone be called pure and good?

It’s New Year’s Eve, 2099, and you’re in your sky condo with the one you love, toasting the passing of the twenty-first century. What were the greatest events of that century, events that change the course of history? To help frame this question in political terms, I recall an observation of historical succession—generally agreed to by Toynbee, Sorokin, and Durant—that civilization evolves cyclically: monarchy —> aristocracy —> democracy —> dictatorship —> monarchy —> etc. Between democracy and dictatorship, they collectively observed, there was always an occurrence of extreme anarchy. I would probably make a toast for the anarchy that broke out…

Ok so i cant spell and i have bad grammer plz stop picking on me. just becaus i cant spell dosint mean im not smart.

Thought I would share this with you guys: http://indiauncut.com/iublog/article/38-ways-to-win-an-argument-arthur-schopenhauer/ My 'favorite' is 24 and 30

Do you have any type of recollection of your previous life as to who and where?? Can you remember? I am doing some research at the moment.. Would appreciate some feedback no matter how outlandish it may sound!!! .... I am a firm believer that we have all had past lives and was wondering if anyone has any type of memories about there previous lives... whether they have been here before or in another dimension does'nt matter... Don't be shy... And Be honest... Merged post follows: Consecutive posts mergedLike me i belive i was a cat. I dont no i have comone dreams and vishions of cats

I was wondering which member in this Forum has highest reputation Power? I guess 24 is highest with Sayonara³.

Hey There- Just found this little gem of a website/forum and loved it. So, I decided to sign up. I actually found it while searching if Bologna would ruin car paint to debunk an argument. I really got interested in the site when I saw that Chuck fellows argument about the "Hiroshima Hoax". I had some good arguments to bring from my military schooling and ordnance background. Then, I realized it was closed, and he was banned. Oh, well. Here I am. I love science, and learning anything. I have no real science background (other than what I learned in school as a kid). My wife is going to school to be a general prac. so I get to listen in on her homework and studi…

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090406102555.htm A new process for liberating hydrogen and oxygen from water has been developed, using heat and light as its power sources. Unlike the previous process I posted, this one results in hydrogen, not methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas.

this might appear to be a pointless exercise and that's because it probably is but what is the largest number of google results that you can get using any possible input. i get 21,8 billion results with number 1, beat that!

Hi, I'm about to enter the job market for the first time. I've done many procedures but I've been through so many academic labs that I don't feel I have been able to concentrate enough in any one thing. Plus most of my recent experience has been in dry lab theoretical settings rather than actual wetwork. I wanted to know what you guys thought about my 'work in progress' resume and any general suggestions you might have to help ease me into getting my first career. Thanks. PS Sorry for the formatting. The uploading program is acting funky. http://picasaweb.google.com/genericperson12/Album#5322105148741738482

I was walking back from uni about half an hour ago, when I passed somekids loitering on the road. They seemed to be mouthing off and shouting at passers by, and one of them was throwing this pack of bin bags across the road. I couldn't really tell what they were saying, but the kid with the bin bags seemed to single me out and started throwing them at me. He tried twice and missed. I thought about doing something, but the thought just kept going through my head that I didn't want a physical confrontation. That could only lead to trouble for me, and I didn't really know what I could say to them, so instead I just totally avoided them and ignored them. The kid was prett…

Is it just because of the date or something? Nobody else's name is red, so why mine?

I came across an interesting research on the harmful effects of yellow light of CFLs. Guess it’s time for us to move to LED lamps as they are not only good for eyes but energy efficient too. I would love to share a new study lamp launched by BPL that is certified by Sankara Nethralaya-India’s foremost eye hospital. Check it out at: http://www.studylite.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=25&cid=cm

President Obama will spend billions of tax dollars on education, which is a good thing for american kids. Will federal, and local governments provide jobs to these future graduates? Private companies' responsiblity is to their share holders and they will send jobs to the lowest bidding country were the labour is much cheaper leaving many americans with degrees and on welfare. Is this a good investment of billons or a waste?

I had to abandon my password recently for an account of mine after realizing too many people know it Anyone know any good passwords? just post whatever passwords you use and I'll pick the best one The reason I can't find a good one is because I like them to be comfortable to write quickly, having a similar amount of letters from each side of the keyboard, etc, etc, etc.