The one area where truth is absolute is mathematics. So, for example, you can say that there is an infinite series of primes and it is absolutely correct, for all time, throughout the universe. You can also (thanks to Bertrand Russell's 300-odd page proof) say definitively that 1+1=2. However, science (as opposed to mathematics) is just the best current explanation for observed phenomena. It is colloquially called the truth but it may well not be for all time everywhere. Vin
In an infinite number of parallel universes, there will be some where mathematics is fluid. Furthermore, duality may well be an illusion, in which case subtracting one from two would be inconceivable, rendering the reverse of your equation invalid and thus undermining the assumptions on which it is based. Or something.
Scientists are the most questioning people there are. Theories get proposed and challenged all the time as new evidence appears. The term 'current theory' is often used. And theories aren't arrived at by reading the writings of a spotty fifteen year old in Dagenham. I am constantly amazed how people will believe anything on the net where the only evidence is word of mouth, yet are not willing to believe anything mainstream which has decades of evidence. Be open minded by all means, but be careful that you are not so open-minded that your brains fall out.
http://news.sky.com/story/1591106/at-least-27-bodies-at-mali-hostage-hotel At least 27 killed in the Mali hotel attack. All the rest of the hostages freed. As I suggested earlier, security forces will act first from now on...no chance of negotiations. Rapid response puts people at risk, but may saves lives in the long term.
Ah, I've been thinking about watching that. I've read the book, but wasn't sure whether the series was any good or not.
Interesting how many surprising tie-ins Belgium has with what's going on - it's such an inoffensive country (except when their defenders choose Spurs over us). Kind of like Sweden, who are genuinely very nervous about what's going on as they've started stumbling across some radicalisation issues themselves recently.
Belgians speak 3 languages don't they. This chap is apparently from the Walloon region. Anyone fluent on here?
The singer for one of the old bands I used to look after was from Walloon region - not that it helps much. Flemish speakers in that part (I believe).
French was forced on the Walloons when they were annexed. Some efforts being made to stop Walloon dying out...it's a French-based language.
That's what I call an own goal....... http://news.sky.com/video/1591047/blown-goal-wind-scores-a-blinder
It's always attracted trouble for some reason. It was called the "Cockpit of Europe" because it was the scene (and sometimes cause) of a disproportionate amount of conflict - think Oudenarde, Ramillies, Fontenoy, Fleurus, Ligny, Quatre Bras, Waterloo, Mons, Zeebrugge, Ypres, Eben-Emael.
Reminds me of a game I played for Wallisdean Primary School (Fareham) against Portchester Northern Junior (when we couldn't get goal kicks to clear the penalty area without them blowing back over the goal line). It was a very long half!
It was our guarantee to protect Belgium that led to Britain declaring war on Germany in 1914 wasn't it?
