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Based on some new calculations NASA has concluded that lunar craters may be electrified. While trying to resist throwing in a few puns about the 'shocking news' it may legitimately create a problem for future lunar missions. The reason is that the craters may contain water; water we want to probe for signs of life and to use as a resource for a potential colony. Knowing the problem is good, but there are no obvious solutions given the lack of grounding available in the craters. That means people or instruments may remain charged for well over a minute. You can...

The cost of gasoline & heating fuel really HITS hard on retinred people with limited income. It is just not the cost of the above BUT the cost of everything has also gone up, if you keep check at food markets you will suprise at the rising cost. I got a 4.1/2& cost of living raise in Jan.06 and ended up losing $40.00 a month from last year because of medical ins going up!!! BUT you note all the companies are making RECORD profits YET this country gives BILLIONS to other countries that would kill all of us if thay...