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quote:How long is the whole thing going to take? The whole thing is 5 years (including 6 months work experience). A standard engineering course though is also 5 years (but 12 months work experience). So, I thought I should give myself a little flexibility by doing Eng/Bus. Also I am very aware of the fact that most people make more money from their investments than their work, hence a Business Degree would always be handy. quote:When do you get time to goofe off?I've been very lazy since I've left school (3 years now), so even though my course is pretty hard core, I always find time for other things. quote:Are you going to get a masters after in one or the other?Dont be stupid, I'd kill to get out of uni, and also my grades wont allow me, I probably wont even get honours . I might do masters later on, if I want to specialise in somethin, but not coming back to uni for at least a few years after graduation.

quote:I knew you were a business major but could not get why you were taking circuit analysis class.I am doing a 'double-degree' ie. when I graduate I will get two Bachelor degrees, one Engineering and one Business. Since Im doing a Telecoms major in Engineering I have to do Circuit. quote:The economy of this world is driven by greedy selfish individuals and corporations and greed and selfishness are great things. Greedy people give much more to the world than you and I do. Well, maybe if there was less greed and selfishness in this world, there would not be any need for donations.... quote:And here is some info for you to ponder. Your GDP per capita is practically half of that of the US, what is going on?Naturally, not many multi-national companies are based in Australia, and as you pointed out most are based in the States. These companies employ millions around the world, but their operations are recorded as part of the US GDP, hence the imbalance quote:why inflation rate is practically double that of the USBeing a small country our inflation rate is more volatile than that of the US. Our Reserve Bank aims to keep the rate between 2-3% (and is successful most of the time), the 4.5% figure was a spike because the new GST (Goods and Services Tax) had just been introduced. Also, currently Australia has the highest economic growth than ANY other developed country.

quote:Dude! you guys get crap that down-unda too? I am shocked!Sure do, at the prime time of 12 o'clock in the afternoon . I am sure they broadcast to all English speaking countries and maybe even others too.

Damien, I really don't have much to say, except that I really am sorry for your condition, and unfortunatelly these days they can't cure it. quote:I think I'll start watching some Taliban or Iran TV ... oh no no ... actually maybe Iraqi TV to learn the REAL truth about gays and lesbians!!!!LMAO Jerry!Jerry!Jerry!Jerry!Jerry!....

quote:And you know what, Americans will be the first to recover from ANY economic downturn because our laws are set such that they give individuals the ability to do/perform their best unlike any other country in the world.Really? I guess thats why America was the first country to recover from the great depression. As for the laws, I am sure you are aware of WorldCom, Enron, ArthurAnderson etc, nuff said. quote:You seem not to know what you are talking about this country Juggs and I am not kidding.Reading history is a hobby of mine, and I am 3/4 of my way through a Business (double degree Bus+Eng), so I may not be a professor, but I certainly aint pullen stuff out of my a$$. quote:As for your other comments about the 3 planes and no one did anything is all crap. Not worth answering.Why is it crap? Its the truth, in the US (and these days unfortunatelly the rest of the 'developed' world) everyone only thinks for themselves. quote:Just like my bud Juggs who is crazy enough to be taking a class in Circuit analysis.I think at 21, I am a young adult! . As for Circuit Analysis, I had no choice .

quote:There is a bond that runs deeper than you can imagine.I very much doubt it. quote:if my car is broken down at the side of the road (or off the road and it HAS happened ) MOST would not hesitate a second before jumping to my help.I see, the same closeness might explain why the three aircraft that crashed into the World Trade Centre and Pentagon, were highjacked using small knives and no one stood up to them, heroism indeed. quote:Anywhere else, they would be at each other's throats in seconds The explanation is very simple....they got better things to do than be at each others throats ie. earn money. The US gives this opportunity and a high standard of living, but what will happen when there is an economic downturn, the opportunities disapear and so does the peoples wealth?

quote:I have only heard it compared to Pearl harbor - which is somewhat appropriate IMO..in a sense.Yes indeed, very similar. Also, just recently there was a revelation about a Japanese sub being sunk some hours before the attack, yet no alarm was raised, draw your own conclusions....... quote:deliberate calculation in order - in part - to ssave livesYes, American lives. A few months a ago an American transport helicopter crashed in a latin American country (I think it was Columbia). There was a group of about 15 passengers on board (5 of whom were US), and all died. I believe CNN was interviewing an American war veteran on the topic, and he sais something along the lines of "...yes its a great tragedy that 5 people died...". Of course the locals were not people... quote:Ho Chi Minn is a commie bastard...enough said. That may be so, but he was elected by his people, thats a pillar of democracy isnt it? free and fair elections, not a tyranical leadership imposed by the US (eg, Chili, Indonesia...). btw. I also believe it was our frind Ho that stopped Pol Pots genocide in Cambodia, NOT the US. quote: For better or for worse, this country is much stronger and much more "united"The many ethnicities that make the US dont share anything, except for a piece fo paper (citizenship), and thats not much. The only two unifying factors are the flag and materialism, nothing more quote:There was no military merit in dropping the bombs moreover fire bombing the city of Dresden had also no military value. I am not surprised that no one has mentioned the role of the Red Army in Japans surrender. Days after the second bomb the Red Army attacked the 1.2 million strong Japanese Army in Manchuria, and wiped it out in two weeks. That was the ultimate event before Japanese surrender. quote:And why shouldn't the US hit a country HARD after they had hit our military in Pearl Harbor.US casualties at Pearl Harbor: several thousand soldiersJapanese casualties from A-bomb: over 2 hundred thousand civilians

quote:hundreds of thousands of other Armenians as your neighbors in Sydney the day it starts to end. Would you want that?No, probably not . We'll just put them in the detention camps with the Afgans . quote:So how much help did the Aussis send over to Europe after the last floods? Australias population hasnt even reached 20 million, anything we would have sent would have been insignificant. quote:I KNOW that the USA gives the most aid to EVERYONE and it does not have to give a penny. Did you think America gives aid for humanitarian purposes? There is always a reason eg. excess food production, or to bolster a friendly regime (Afghanistan) quote:the countries first in line to kiss US ass. This includes your beloved Austrelia I dont love Australia, I just live here, if finances allowed I would move back to Armenia. And Australia kisses US ass because it has 300 million angry Indonesians on its doorstep. quote:Now you want to call them idiots?Yes I will, and if not them, then their leaders....should be lined up and shot. Rubo, thanks for saving me time and writing all that out. I will also add a little to your post: The Croats were Nazi collaborators and their death squads (trained and armed by the SS) were not only active in Croatia but also Bosnia and were responsible for millions of deaths. The Yugoslavs (Serbs to be more precise) on the other hand, by 1945 had a partisan army numbering over 1 million (led by Marshal Tito) and inflicted great losses on the German occupiers and tied up many divisions.

quote:Injustices? I wonder if those poor bastard Boznians felt the same way when the Christians Serbs marched into their villages and systematically started irradicating them 100 by 100.Firstly, I was talking about Kosovo, the Bosnian war took place 7 years ago. Secondly, I had no qualms over (European) intervention in Bosnia, what angers me is the way Bosnian Serbs were treated AFTER the intervention. quote:I wonder who is first in line to send millions of dollars in aid seconds after a disaster strikes... Even in the india quake that Azat claims no one remembers ... how many millions in aid and workes/rescuers did US and the Red Cross send almost immediately? Well they bloody well should be the first in line to send aid, they are by far the richest country in the world and also by far the greatest polluter, despite a relativelly small population (compared to India and China). Also I recall CNN saying how much America is helping Germany etc., but the local German authorities never got anything. quote:I am so sick of this US bashing ... blame ALL your problems on the US. It's so easy isn't it? Yes, this is the official American line, and yes it is easy, and yes it is true. quote:When was the last time Iraq did a humanitarian deed towards anyone? Its pretty difficult for a country where 2 million newborns have died from malnutrition since the Gulf War to help anyone. Even a high ranking UN official (I forget his name, but he was from Sweden), after visiting Iraq, commented how it had been bombed back to the Stone Age! quote:Was Sadam being nice when he dropped tons of chemical weapons on poor helpless villagers during the Iran war? Were the Japanese civilians less helpless when the US dropped nuclear weapons on them? The United States is the ONLY country in the world to have used nuclear weapons (and chemical weapons eg. Vietname) Even the "Evil Empire" (USSR) never used Nuclear weapons. Besides Iraqs use of chemicals weapons was smallscale and the weapons themeselves were provided by the US! quote:Oh just wait till the next time someone needs their dirty work taken care of. Since when has America acted in other nations interests? quote: Just think what a great world we'll have without the US ... or even the Jews. I have nothing against Jews, and we have Jewish family friends who helped us, as much if not more than our Armenian friends (community). quote:That's ok ... Circuit Analysis had the same effect on meActually I havnt started on it, but I will have to start soon, or I will be doomed!

quote:I completely agree and understand.And the same injustices that are about to take place in regards to Iraq took place against Yugoslavia just 3 years ago. America, is indeed the Great Satan, to the rest of the world, nothing good comes out of this country. There was a documentary on the BBC about 'Terrorism', and it made a very good point, the fact that the Anthrax case (which seems to have been conviniently forgotten) still remains unsolved, highlighting that the greatest danger for America comes from within, and yet the politicians choose to spend billions on attacking other countries, further inflaming world opinion. America no longer has any friends in the world (except in the British Parleament), and I dont understand why the US forces must remain in Europe, after all the USSR no longer exist, and Russia can barely contain a few guerillas in the Caucases let alone pose a threat to Europe. The NY firefighters have been made into martyrs, out of their idiotic actions (not realising that the flames in the towers will weaken the steel structure). And as pointed out by other forumers, Americans couldnt care less what happens in the rest of the world, during the recent floods in Europe the local authorities complained how there was absolutelly no aid coming from the US, even though Europe played to the American tune after 9/11 and aided in the invasion of Afghanistan. Seriously, the end of America is near, just not near enough! I apologise for the disjointed form of this post, I just felt like rambling, hope you got the point.

quote:"Whats the point of being married if you're not going to have kids?", What? are you kidding?, sex, romance, and companionship! You dont have to be married to get sex, romance and partnership.

Thanks for the encouragement Sip, I just hope that I done get a seazure when I open the book, because its a continuation of the previous two subjects, which I only scraped through. And lets hope I dont get 'weeded out', otherwise I might end up playing Warcraft and arguing with hagarag, THOTH and Co. for the rest of my miserable life.

quote:that I do not want to get married till I am 37-40 years old and that I never want to have kids Whats the point of getting married if your not gonna have kids? btw. guys my renewed interest in this forum is because I got a really hard subject this semester and must do the homework, but coming here will make the time go. Admittadly I must do the work or I will fail the subject This really sux . If anyone is interested the name of the subject is Circuit Analysis, and its a third year electronics subject. ouch! The other two eletronics subjects I did I got 57% (after applying for special consideration) and 47% (but I got a conceeded passed because I did well in my other subjects that semester). Pray for me! Sorry for getting off topic, but I couldnt exactly share this with my parents .

Sip, have you heard the saying? Lotto: a tax on the people that dont understand statistics I think it applies here too .

YAY! Bitch fight! Fight Fight Fight Fight .....

....one minute silence for the Iraqis that are about to be slain to satisfy Americas need for oil at dictated prices... __________________________________________________ on a side note: university semester has started, so you guys wont see much (if any) of me for a few months . Another reason is because I got Warcraft 3 yesterday .

quote:examples of the InquisitionThe Inquisition was sanctioned by the Church not the Bible (New Testament). The leaders of the Church (Popes) are not infalable and are humans like anyone else, prone to mistakes. quote:I suspect one could easily make the argument the more have been killed in the name of Chriatianity then all the other religions of the world (in history) combined.By the 18th and 19th Centuries, when Europe indeed had the upper hand in technology the Europeans involved in the suppression of other peoples cared much more for material wealth and little for Christianity (in many cases Christianity served to defend the suppressed, eg.PM Gladstone). Also, one must consider the state of world history if the Aztecs had the technology available to the Europeans.

THOTH, Firstly, I dont believe in quoting from texts, it in most cases takes things out of context Secondly, Christianity is largelly defined by the New Testament (you have quoted from the old), the Old Testament is more of a Prologue if you like. Teachings introduced in the New Testament supersede those in the Old. Thirdly, the Aztec religion (if I remember correctly) basically required for them to raid surrounding tribes on a regular basis in order to capture men (women & children) to be sacrificed in mass (sometimes 10s of thousands at a time). And besides you dont see Orthodox Jews sacrificing their young today, or as far as history (in proper) has been recorded.

Some reviews of the mighty Sti quote:Subaru's WRX STi drives your dollar faster than anything else but it requires great concentration and care.For: Beautifully engineered powerplant and drivetrain. Spectacular performance from 4500rpm. Slick six-speed gearbox. Outstanding dynamics. Braking power. Well equipped. Great driver's seat. Against: You need a racetrack to really appreciate it. Light-switch transition from midrange to top end. Too feral for city traffic. Brakes need heat to work properly. Hard ride. 98 octane may be difficult to find out of Sydney. Insurance a nightmare. Stars: 4.5 (out of 5). Verdict: Top gun. The Subaru WRX made headlines eight years ago both as a brilliant budget performance car – and as the preferred mode of transport for ram-raiders. Despite determined efforts by the Japanese maker to upgrade security systems, the car is still a prime target for those wanting to make a quick getaway. WRX sales have softened since the second-generation model appeared two years ago. Potential buyers may be nervous about being a constant target for thieves or may simply not like the controversial egg-shaped headlights. Subaru also has faced stronger competition, particularly from the Nissan 200SX and the Honda Integra Type-R. Subaru Australia has recently announced it will retro-fit a more sophisticated security system to WRXs built since 1999. Hopefully, the new STi, the WRX's faster, bolder brother, will be a difficult proposition for would-be villains. Subaru has fitted a fortress of a security system on the STi version (more on this later) but Drive is aware of a small number of examples of the earlier model being towed away by thieves. So, what's the appeal? The STi can out-manoeuvre and out-accelerate German supercars costing three times the price – even though the latest model is less powerful and heavier than the original. This is the price of detuning the engine to run on 98 octane fuel (Subaru had a small number of fuel-related engine "meltdowns" with the previous model). The Japanese model produces 206kW on 100 octane. The sweetener is that it also costs a whole lot less and has more standard equipment. The Version VI was $62,500; the new STi is $55,130. Nothing at the price comes close in performance – zero to 100 kmh in under six seconds, depending upon conditions and skill. Mitsubishi's $79,990 Ralliart Lancer Evo VI is comparable, but just 100 arrived in Australia. Release date for the Evo VII is yet to be finalised; Mitsubishi hopes "to have it here by the end of the year at a price competitive with the STi". The 2002 STi produces 195kW at 6000rpm, and 343Nm at 4000. The 2.0-litre four shares basic dimensions with the standard 160kW powerplant, but in other respects has been completely re-engineered, as have the drivetrain, brakes and suspension. The internal design of the stronger engine block makes cooling more efficient; moving parts are beefier still. When the temperature gauge heads towards the red, you can give the intercooler a spray with water via a button on the dash. Subaru has developed a new six-speed close-ratio gearbox. The clutch clamping force has been increased. Limited-slip differentials front and rear transfer torque from an inside wheel about to lose traction to an outside wheel. The suspension layout reflects that of the standard WRX, but with stiffer springs and larger capacity dampers. At both ends, the brakes use bigger diameter, ventilated Brembo discs. The front calipers have four pistons; the rears have two. The anti-lock braking system has electronic force distribution, which controls the rear brakes individually, rather than as a pair, for optimum performance when cornering. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels run 225/45 Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres. There's not much happening thrust-wise below 3000rpm where, if caught in too high a gear, the STi is lethargic. Even a Corolla feels quicker off the mark to 60kmh. Sixth at 100kmh sees 2900rpm on the tacho, just below the point at which the turbo kicks in – so a change to a lower gear is necessary for brisk overtaking. At 4500, though, the STi launches maniacally forward and you have to be really quick with the gear lever to keep it under the 7500 redline. In city traffic this all happens a bit too fast. The buffer between you and the car in front closes instantly, so you need to be a demon braker. A warning beeper/dash light is adjustable in increments up to 7500rpm so you can keep your eyes on the road rather than the tachometer. Find a piece of bitumen (lonely, preferably a racetrack) where you can fully exploit the money end of its power delivery and you'll have the time of your life, but the fearsome acceleration of the STi also requires great concentration and care. It is not a car for the inexperienced or idiotic. In handling, the STi also steps up to a higher level than the standard WRX. It has a more neutral attitude when cornering, its back end is more tightly controlled and the car overall is better balanced when changing direction quickly. Grip is outstanding. All-wheel-drive makes the WRX very forgiving, but in tight bends it prefers to get braking and line selection done with before entering the corner proper, then driving through with progressive rather than brutal use of the accelerator. The Brembo brakes are designed for more ambitious work than everyday driving. When up to optimum temperature (ie, hot), they bite like a big dog and are amazingly powerful. In less extreme use, however, they need high pedal pressures and lack feel. The ride is hard, and the tyres generate plenty of noise on coarse bitumen. Inside, you get low-slung racing buckets with basic adjustments up front. Bolstering and support, especially for the upper body, are excellent. Partly compensating for the billycart ride, they're firm but surprisingly well-padded. The STi instruments have a centrally located tachometer. The Momo wheel is trimmed in red stitched leather, as are the gear lever and handbrake. Dual airbags, air-conditioning, an in-dash six-CD stacker and, at long last, cruise control, are standard. Security includes a rolling code key immobiliser for the ECU, plus an additional six points of immobilisation from a keypad into which you enter a PIN to start the car. An alarm, infrasonic sensor and anti-hijack mode are also part of the system. But check you can insure this car in your suburb before working out the finances. Some companies refuse to insure the WRx or STi point-blank – even if you have an impeccable record. The back seat is fine for two adults (three lap-sash belts are fitted), though leg room is tight with taller occupants up front. The boot is large; there is only a central porthole for carrying long objects, and a space-saver spare is under the floor. The 2002 WRX STi is still a no-compromise performance weapon. If you rarely get the chance to safely point and fire it as intended, it is a bit of a waste. The standard WRX is much easier to live with, and its 160kW worth isn't exactly feeble either. When it's let off the chain, though, the STi is absolutely stunning, as is its price. Vital signs Subaru WRX STi Engine: 2.0-litre 16-valve turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder. Power: 195kW at 6000rpm (above average). Performance: 0-100kmh in 5.5-6.0 seconds (faster cars can be counted on one hand and cost several times as much). Brakes: Discs with ABS (great under hard use, lack progression and feel in normal conditions). Economy: 12.2 litres/100km highway (thirsty); 14.8 city (excellent compared with larger engines of similar power). Prices: Recommended retail – $55,130. Street price – no deals. Main options: None. Warranty: Three years/unlimited km (above average). Safety rating: Not tested, but standard Impreza rates four out of five in ANCAP tests. Residual value: 68 percent after three years (standard WRX; above average). Alternatives: None within coo-ee of the price. And another.... quote:Pigeonhole: Mutant ninja turbo.Philosophy: The WRX with 'roid rage. Who's buying it: Not the caps-backwards, doof-doof music boys. The STi is selling to greying, responsible executive types and self-made men in the suburbs. Women can only speculate why. Why you'd buy it: Because it's as much fun as a Porsche for just $55,000. Why you wouldn't: Gauche styling, garish gold wheels and gratuitous bits of add-on plastic aren't an aesthetic triumph. The insurance premiums are stupendous, there's the constant worry about having it pinched and younger cops pull you over just to talk about the car. Standard equipment: Air conditioning, leather steering wheel, fog lights, power steering, electric mirrors, central locking, 17-inch alloy wheels, six stacker CD, heavy-duty brakes, cruise control, aluminium bonnet, spoilers. Safety: Dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes standard, as is a three-point centre rear belt. Subaru's other models suggest the maker is serious about safety. The body shell is spectacularly stronger than the oldone. Cabin: A major improvement with higher-quality plastics and a more expensive finish. Noise levels are more muted. Reasonable storage, big clear instruments and an excellent driving position. Seating: Rally-style buckets with height adjustment for the driver are better for young backs than old ones. Rear pew is serviceable with competitive head and legroom for the class. But nobody buys the STi for the back seat. Engine: A rusher and a whoosher, this 2.0-litre turbocharged flat four cylinder produces 195 kW and 343 Nm of torque, up significantly on the standard WRX. Active valve control, a bigger turbo, intercooler and exhaust do the business. And for serious gear heads there's a water spray to hose down the intercooler. All that equates to shattering performance, in the five-second bracket for 0-100 kmh. Transmission: Not the sequential box of the rally car but a new, close ratio six-speed manual and Subaru's signature all-wheel-drive system, with front and rear limited slip differentials. With so much torque on tap you don't actually need six ratios but swapping them is half the fun. Steering: Agile and fast rack and pinion system with just 2.8 turns lock to lock. Great steering wheel. Effortless to park with good visibility. Ride: Taut but not intolerable. Handling: Give it a mountain road, better still a wet mountain road, and it will embarrass most six-figure blue chip Euro badges. Good drivers will relish it. Dopes will get themselves into strife. Fuel: Best fed on Optimax but is calibrated to run well on premium unleaded. Consumption figures depend on driving style. Brakes: Standard Brembo ventilated four-wheel disc system with four pot front calipers and well-sorted anti-lock control. The WRX has big reserves of stopping power. Build: High-quality Japanese. Warranty: Three years/unlimited kilometres. Anti-theft: Engine immobiliser and remote, key operated central locking are state-of-the-art but fiddly to use. Audio-system: Six speakers with CD stacker. Cost: The manual-only STi at $55,130 is one of the great bargains of our time. This doesn't include on-road charges. But get an insurance quote first then put a beefier lock on the garage door. Verdict: This is heavy-duty sports equipment with subtle engineering qualities that belie its styling. It's a precision tool at an affordable price, and a long-term collector's item.

Hrea/Jhut

quote:We, as Christians live as second class citizens in the realm of Islam. In a realm of Judaism we would not be considered citizens at all.

quote:.... do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.This may be because diabetics cant digest the sugar in normal soft drinks, and its now a widespread illness.

quote:Much of what we hold for morality is shared by all human religions Really? And what about the Aztecs? quote:if we judge civiliztion by conquest then the Turks must have been the most civilized people in history - no?They were, at the peak of the Ottoman Empire... As for God, naturally I have little in the way of proving it to you except for my FAITH and those billions (of Christians, Muslims, Jews...) before me who had FAITH, and in many cases died defending it...

The other issue highlighted by Mr Wolfowitz with those idiotic comments is the number of deadbeats in the Bush administration.

with pleasure... Primakov, Rumsfelt, Fleicher, Greenspan, Allbright, Berezovski ... and many many more