everything fine, but the song was from a different movie, Hellie ;)

@Ryan
I suggest you read on a very simple mean value theorem first http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_value_theorem.
In the easiest way to explain, Taylor series is in its essense an attempt to approximate a function using polynomials, since polynomials are functions with very decent properties. It is used heavily in approximation theory or programming, not to mention it is a very useful analytic tool. If you want a decent explanation please tell me where can I find an online LaTeX render that'd produce a png or jpg I can post here (my last attempt was a failure unfortunately). Most proofs follow an induction step and it is best to see it that way, since the induction step in the proof is very similar to proof of mean value theorem. For more of course look up wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor's_theorem#Proof_for_Taylor.27s_theorem_in_one_real_variable

@ps
I did not read "For the win".

@Wrath:
Bonds as instruments of financial market carry risk much greater in comparison to government bonds, the government can always monetise their debt in need, while a CEO of a financial institution cannot print dollars out of thin air. Not to mention there are a lot of law requirements for some financial institutions to invest in government bonds.

@Ironheart
Shortest answer: capitalism. Short answer: communism is not actually an economic ideology, it is much more of a political ideology that fails on its premise by economic reality. In other words communism to me is not an economic ideology/structure in the same sense that in a communist society prices are not actual prices, only nominal values without carrying substantial economic information.

i know i like eye of the tiger better

Aaaaaargh!!!
You did one of these 2 things:

• Solved an unsolved economic puzzle (0% because I don't think you are smart)
  
• Answered with superficiality to my question (100% because I think you are not smart)

In any case I am so outraged that I have eaten one of the puppies that Ozimandyas has cooked and throw his flesh in a pet shop full of kids!!!

Impressive answer sze however can capitalism be described as a political ideology are capitalism and communism existing in two different ideologies?If capitalism can described as political then which ideology works?

Szew their have been many gods throughout time and each group of followers have claimed that their deity is right one. Which religion is right and where can I join. Please hurry! I have accidently stabbed a man 50 times and need to know how to make my sins forgiven.
P.S. This is of course dependent on whether the true god believes murder is a sin.

stabbed a man? you'll probably be pretty safe worshipping aranka (;

Can Aranka grant me forgiveness?

Aranka grants everyone forgiveness, but saves no one. Depending on the man though... *coughwarlightvetcough* she may adore you for the rest of your life.

Oh great and all-knowing sze: what do you consider your playstyle to be?

@ A man in search of answers:

Since there is no conclusive proof in favour or against existence of such a being, every answer to such a question is a personal opinion based on experience, world perspective and what we feel is most comforting. I can share my viewpoint with you.

Being a product of modern world I am an atheist, any pantheistic approach I could be associated with would be equally atheistic in theological sense, meaning not believing in any kind of being. Modern science, especially physics, shows us more and more how are we a product of accident, a realisation of a very small probability. On the other side of the spectrum we have religion, which responds not to conclusive proof or deductive reasoning, but rather demand for human pride and vanity. Throughout the ages we needed a reason, to exist, to be moral, to be important, more important than anything else. Religion fit that perfectly, could not be disproved, required faith which, on some level, meant taking some dogmats for granted. People need direction and religion gave it to them. In 20th century people got education on massive scale, that combined with popularisation of science put forward all the arguments, that would serve as proof our existence is nothing more than getting lucky, being in the universe with right laws of physics, being on the right planet and in the right time for life to exist. Personally I don't see any objective reason why should I believe in God. More than that, a God described as in Bible, Koran or any other major religion (with the exception of Buddhism), is not really coherent with the depiction of universe we see now, hence I chose to be an atheist.

When it comes to forgiveness, I can also share my viewpoint, but it's rather bleak. In my opinion if there is morality (whether it is objective or subjective is another part of a discussion) than conscience and guilt are the only immanent justuce measures we have. Being forgiven should relieve us of that burden which, in my opinion, is not only unjustified, but unjust. Good things do not cross out bad things and vice versa, I do believe if there is morality we are supposed to feel guilty and forgiveness is not something we should seek. Atonement is something completely different... In any case if you want some practical advise on forgiveness, start reading New Testament and join Christianity, one of my friends is a devoted Christian, but remains a smart guy and is the happiest guy I know.

If I ever join any church, it will be similar to Church of Dionysus project. In Poland some of my friends tried to register the Church of Dionysus, where drinking and partying would be a part or a religious custom. It may sound crazy, but it can be done in practise, not to mention how important that would be in a country where you cannot drink in public places...but you can participate in religious customs :)

I don't know if Aranka can grant forgiveness, I don't think anyone can or should have that kind of power.

@Naomi:

Pick for a slight advantage, maintain a small edge throughout first few turns, have an intel advantage, be very agressive.

Sze, you would be an amazing politician.

I don't know what I did to be mixed up in this thread and debate.....but seemingly some people seem to presume I would condone the stabbing of a guy.
Personally I would like to distance myself from such points of view.
Even though I find men can be quite annoying I would never go so far as stabbing them. Besides, where's the fun in that ?? It won't get your point across for in their minds they'll still keep thinking they're superior......

Public mockery and lack of sleeping chances would be a better way to get guys to reflect on their dubious morality and misplaced sense of superiority.
If only more women were so strict in the enforcement of the latter.......

Wait, woah woah hold up. Aranka youre saying youre against murder? =D

And you think women should punish men using sex? Sex isn't a weapon to be weilded by a person against another. That is the attitude of a rapist. Piggy judges you. For shame Aranka, for shame.

How is having no sex the attitude of a rapist ?

Sounds more like the attitude of a devout clergymen (quite rare), one of those rare ones who doesn't like being sucked by choir boys or molesting them, with their celibacy.

Somebody used my cheat code :(

This is like watching two dogs bark at each other :(

~Piggy

Thank you Swez for your enlighting answer to my question. ( Also I did not stab a man for anyone that cannot understand sarcasm)

Szew, can you please explain evolution as you would to someone who doesn't believe in it? i'm trying to explain it but it's a little hard.
a good example i think is breeding, since it's very visible, for example the dog in the above picture.

Sze, why don't you challenge gnuff, beat him, and become the 1v1 Champion forever?