The future? Why are you convinced of that? It's never been economical...
Without corrupt officials there'd be no one in office...
Nuclear has been around for over half a century and still hasn't been made cost-effective. Beyond oil, we can start using timber. It could be...
Do you remember John Kerry, by any chance? There are times I wonder how the hell Bush won in '04, but when I think back 'bout Kerry it doesn't...
There's a small, local grocery store a few miles away from me that cuts meat in plain view of the shoppers. It also happens to be the place to go...
Meaning what, exactly? You're right that they don't all follow standard procedure. I've seen a complete lack of professionalism from some TSA...
Same here. My checked bag usually contains little more than clothing.
The TSA has made it clear that musical instruments are perfectly acceptable, both checked and carried on. I seriously doubt "homeland security"...
It's not just the US. The Smart Car is available in Canada, and their energy consumption per capita exceeds that of the US.
Um, I don't think that's really the issue here.
Hmmm, they could've been nicer 'bout it. Airlines generally aren't responsible for carry-on items, but checked baggage is another matter. Did...
Yes, go build a bomb shelter. Off with you... :p
As did I.
America exports oil to Japan for a good profit, so we won't be protestin' 'em very much. :)
My main objection to time zones as they are is the irregularity of their boundaries. They should be cut off every 15° longitude, regardless of...
I'd like to get together with Canada, at least. We'd have more land area than Russia! :sunglasse
While Saddam's 'bout the only one who knows how to maintain something closer to order in that country, I don't see the US takin' 'im up on 'is...
Don't worry, in January '09 he'll be gone. Remember someone will be takin' 'is place though, so do worry. :)
I'm not sure what they use either. Prob'ly international feet (304.8 mm by definition). I know they use nautical miles for speed, and these days...
5280 international or US Survey feet? The first would be equal to 1609.344 m and the other would be 'bout 1609.3472 m. A 3.2 mm/0.126" difference! :p
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