Sciences > Physics Millimeters in an inch

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The international inch is defined exactly as 25.4 mmAt one time an 'inch' was a imprecise measurement. Often each town or region would have its own version, an this itself would change from time to time. Measures were, and are, used in trade, and traditionally, in times of shortage or plenty, the prices of goods change. Howev... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Foreign affairs issues in the 2008 presidential elections

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There are two questions here: What will be the foreign affairs issues discusses during the election campaign, and what ought to be the issues discussed.What ought to be discussed is whether to withdraw from the role of global military hegemony and concentrate on problems at home or to continue down the current, dark, path tow... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Should the US place missile defenses in Europe despite Russia's opposition?

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There are two implied assumptions in the title. One is the word "defenses" and the other is that this has something to do with "missiles". Neither is based in reality.The concept of using missiles to knock down other missiles has a fatal flaw - its impossible. The technology currently doesn't exist, and its extremely likely t... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies The role and influence of the US in the United Nations

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There is not one United Nations, but three. The US influence over the UN must be thought of as being in three parts.The UN is practically divided into the Security Council, the General Assembly and the UN staff. At the General Assembly, the US has a veto. And through strong lobbying and economic pressure, it can often sway th... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies A history of relations between the US and Iran

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Relations between the US and Iran can be summed up in one word: Ajax.In 1953 Iran was democratic. Its popular leader, Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, wished to improve the conditions for Iranians working for the "Anglo-Persian Oil Company" (now BP) which controlled the southern Oil fields. He proposed nationalisation and pointed out ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies The US oil policy in the Middle East

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"The Arabs have taken billions of dollars out of this country, and now they must put it back. It is ebb and flow, tidal gravity, it is ecological balance! You are an old man who thinks in terms of nations and peoples. There are no nations! There are no peoples! There are no Russians. There are no Arabs! There are no third wor... More..

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