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that 2025 prediction is based on the assumption that hybrid/electric cars won't catch on by then. I know of a lot of people looking forward to the release of the '05 Accord Hybrid, and with the Bush administration supporting these developments the technology is growing fast. We can only hope that people have the foresight to go with these cars.

oh man, 73 of them and i'm still stuck on number 3! Update: not stuck anymore... I'm on 4 5

I'd just like to point out that this article was in the same magazine that blew the Seti@home thing way out of proportion. I subscribe to new scientist because it sometimes has good articles and encourages imagination, it shows the innovative side to science, but to blindly trust it, especially on an article like that, seems ridiculous to me.

First of all, here's some world figures. The following is a list of the top 10 oil producing countries: 1. Saudi Arabia 7.7 million barrels/day 2. Former Soviet Union 7.1 million barrels/day 3. USA 5.9 million barrels/day 4. Iran 3.6 million barrels/day 5. China 3.2 million barrels/day 6. Norway 3.0 million barrels/day 7. Mexico 3.0 million barrels/day 8. Venezuela 2.8 million barrels/day 9. United Kingdom 2.7 million barrels/day 10. Iraq 2.5 million barrels/day The following are the top 5 biggest oil fields in the world: 1. Ghawar, Saudi Arabia 75-83 billion barrels 2. Burgan, Kuwait 66-72 billion barrels 3. Bolivar Coastal, Venezuela 30-32 billion barrels 4. Safaniya-Khafji, Saudi Arabia/Neutral Zone 30 billion barrels 5. Rumaila, Iraq 20 billion barrels Now for some juicy statistics on how America is using this oil, in particular Iraq's oil: In 1990, imports from Iraq accounted for about 6.4% of our imports. From 1991 to 1996, due to sanctions, Iraq provided no exports to the US. In 1999 (average 6.7%), 2000 (5.4%), 2001 (6.7%), and 2002 (3.9%) In 2003, Iraq accounted for 470,000 Barrels per day (4% of the total U.S. imports) The US total imports were 12,254,000 Barrels per day that year. Canada was by far the biggest contributer at 17%, Saudia Arabia at 14.5%, Mexico at 13%, Venezuela at 11%

anal probes into our brains? did you fail anatomy 101? Science of mind is what brings that which cannot be named, because structure hinders the studier from comprehending the mind in it's true state, as opposed to a bag of satsumas.5 kilos and assorted nuts and bolts which only hinders Anna Kournikova from showing her true fiendish, but perfectly shaped flask containing Ethyl Alcohol. Therefore, the only reason Weetabix lacks a certain resonance is because MUTANT TUNA FISH have taken over ScienceForums the natural mating habits of the admins breakfast cerial(s) are directly proportional to American PI. Now the evidence of this radical statement : fafalone the great is a Cerial Killer, and YT will now be castrated for spelling serial wrong. But what NavajoEverclear doesn't know is that the plan to kill his cerial takes precedence over this never-ending paragraph.And thus, we have the unfortunate situation of cerial dying horrible death alongside the Marsha Clark groupies, inside of your own kitchen. Besides if the aliens found out that Michael Jackson and his quest to make all black men look like white women was going to be sucessful, they'd probably insert anal probes into our brains. Muffins do not feel good when put up FOR ME TO POOP ON!! Though upon further analysis blueberry cellular phones, strawberry pop tarts and a side dish of shit on a shingle

Science of mind is what brings that which cannot be named, because structure hinders the studier from comprehending the mind in it's true state, as opposed to a bag of satsumas.5 kilos and assorted nuts and bolts which only hinders Anna Kournikova from showing her true fiendish, but perfectly shaped flask containing Ethyl Alcohol. Therefore, the only reason Weetabix lacks a certain resonance is because MUTANT TUNA FISH have taken over ScienceForums the natural mating habits of the admins breakfast cerial(s) are directly proportional to American PI. Now the evidence of this radical statement : fafalone the great is a Cerial Killer, and YT will now be castrated for spelling serial wrong. But what NavajoEverclear doesn't know is that the plan to kill his cerial takes precedence over this never-ending paragraph.And thus, we have the unfortunate situation of cerial dying horrible death alongside the Marsha Clark groupies, inside of your own kitchen. Besides if the aliens found out that Michael Jackson and his quest to make all black men look like white women was going to be sucessful, they'd probably insert anal probes

Science of mind is what brings that which cannot be named, because structure hinders the studier from comprehending the mind in it's true state, as opposed to a bag of satsumas.5 kilos and assorted nuts and bolts which only hinders Anna Kournikova from showing her true fiendish, but perfectly shaped flask containing Ethyl Alcohol. Therefore, the only reason Weetabix lacks a certain resonance is because MUTANT TUNA FISH have taken over ScienceForums the natural mating habits of the admins breakfast cerial(s) are directly proportional to American PI. Now the evidence of this radical statement : fafalone the great is a Cerial Killer, and YT will now be castrated for spelling serial wrong. But what NavajoEverclear doesn't know is that the plan to kill his cerial takes precedence over this never-ending paragraph

"I am positing that exploring/understanding the nature of life here and by us has been held up/hindered by human reticence to learn and face the results of the investigation and their consequences, and that searching for additional samples of life there yonder instead of accelerating the study here is one of the symptoms of this reticence." That's a point no one can make because you couldn't prove that the search for more life-forms is hindering our efforts on earth. If a kid grew up wanting to be a spaceman, for example, then all space travel was cancelled, that wouldn't necessarily make him want to become any kind of scientist who studies the earth or terrestrial life. People who want to have a job in a demanding scientific field are there because they want to specifically be there - the vast majority of them anyway.

"I am positing that exploring/understanding the nature of life here and by us has been held up/hindered by human reticence to learn and face the results of the investigation and their consequences, and that searching for additional samples of life there yonder instead of accelerating the study here is one of the symptoms of this reticence." That's a point no one can make because you couldn't prove that the search for more life-forms is hindering our efforts on earth. If a kid grew up wanting to be a spaceman, for example, then all space travel was cancelled, that wouldn't necessarily make him want to become any kind of scientist who studies the earth or terrestrial life. People who want to have a job in a demanding scientific field are there because they want to specifically be there - the vast majority of them anyway.

i agree that a lot of spending can be cut back on. An example is the "new" fighter planes America is developing and planning to buy. America already has the most powerful planes in the world so there is no reason to buy them until the need arises especially with the country's deficit. I think government spending is a very big problem, but still believe in flat tax.

I know that in my country, New Zealand, a large percentage of people on the benefit sit at home and sell drugs to schoolkids. I think flat tax is the best idea, it's just fair. Just because someone makes several million a year doesn't mean they've put in more effort than someone on minimum wage, and often it means they've worked harder. I broke my ankle kickboxing last year and as a result couldn't work for a few months so I got the benefit, as soon as I was able to work again I did, not a day later because it's not fair to live off hard-working people unless you need to. I've experienced poverty, I've struggled a lot financially in the past, but I have always thought I should pay the same amount of tax as people in high paying jobs.

Downe's Syndrome (that's what it's called, Down Syndrome is what it is often wrongfully called, often even by doctors who don't specialise in Downe's Syndrome) The mutation of the 26th chromosome (completely off the top of my head so I might have the number wrong) that causes this disorder has, interestingly enough, been linked to evolution. I read it earlier this year in the 2003 Comprehensive Oxford Science Journal, though can't remember the exact explanation. You might want to look it up. I know inbreeding often causes people to have similar disorders to this but not sure if it actually affects the rate of actual Downe's Syndrome. I could be wrong though.

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i don't see why the bath thing would work, there's still no way of knowing whether it's more or less than half. good thing it's already been answered.

and uh, you know you can join my forum too if you want i just did some script editing so it should run perfectly in firefox

correct sayonara, the photo is approximately 25,000km^2 of the sunspot currently sending all kinds of crap towards the earth

I think it will make the rate of suicide increase by a lot if it does ever happen. Also, when people are nearing death they often accept it even if they've been in fear of it their whole life - possibly something programmed into us - so in that way and many many many many other ways I think it would be disastrous for that technology to be available. Immortals would possibly become even more materialistic because they wouldn't think "these things won't mean anything when i'm dead" they'll think "well as long as i can cheat death i can keep these things" There would obviously be great benefits for great men, but bad things for bad men too. The frustrating thing to me about human intelligence paired with human maturity is that we always strive to invent everything, it's a natural inclination. I know that if I got an idea for a great new invention like a bomb or gun I'd have to fight myself over making it or not, even though my common sense would tell me not to. Immortality may even drive some people insane. Imagine living longer than 2 or 3 spouses. I think the way man is built is the way man is built and to change something as fundamental as the longevity of life itself has unforeseeable repurcussions.

A hint is that it's bigger than both of those things you suggested.

I think flat tax is a good idea. In my opinion, people shouldn't suffer for doing well. For example, if someone makes a million dollars a year, chances are they've earned it. They havn't earned 999,999 dollars in that year, they earned a million dollars. They already pay more tax than someone earning minimum wage, and still would in a flat tax system, so I don't see how that unfairly disadvantages poor people. I realise some people can't help but be poor, but it's my opinion that a large percentage of poor people, especially those on the benefit, are in their financial rut because of bad decisions they've made. Is it the government's fault if a woman has a few children and her husband leaves her? No. It's hers and her ex-husband's responsibility. It's unfortunate, it really really is, but giving poor people all these advantages just makes it easier for those of them who aren't motivated and sit on their asses all day living off the taxes of hard-working people to stay like that, and that benefits no one, including the poor people.

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware books had search engines No good on you for having the books, I'm all for books too, but many many people rely on google as the source of all information.

Although efforts are being made to make Linux accessable to the layman (in computer terms) there really are no advantages associated with having linux unless you have advanced knowledge of computers/are interested in programming, as that's why linux was made. For those with knowledge of computers and programming, linux can be completely customized in any way you want as it is open source. If gaming is your priority, I suggest getting a hold of Windows 98 Second Edition, it's frequently voted the best OS for gaming.

I'm taking bets on how many people use google for their answers

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oh i missed out on the fun. in my forum there's another photo which is hard to guess at, it's in general>brainteasers

sudden cardiac death is called sudden cardiac death for a reason. However, coronary heart disease is most commonly the problem, which is just fat in the arteries which in turn blocks proper blood flow. 340,000 people die each year from CHD, most of these cases are SCD. The problem with fat is that it's a lot harder to get rid of than to obtain obviously, and in cases of over-weight people who become fit, although much fat can be lost and thousands of benefits to lose weight, there are still irreversable effects (naturally irreversable anyway, as there is always coronary artery bypass surgery amongst others) In that particular hypothetical... Well, this is an interesting case. The following is copied straight from a website as I couldn't remember how to spell half of the procedures http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1056719919740HSFacts2003text.pdf The above link is to a pdf file with facts about this. http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1079736729696HDSStats2004UpdateREV3-19-04.pdf This one is another pdf full of statistics from 2004. Hope this helps.