Although Mr. Obama has vowed that his long-term goal is eliminating nuclear weapons, there are significant disagreements about how fast and how deep reductions might be made while guaranteeing America’s security in a world in which other nations maintain nuclear arsenals, others might be tempted to build them — and bomb-making knowledge can never be erased.

“It’s like the operation of a very high-end restaurant kitchen. It may look chaotic, but beautiful things come out of it.”

Mr. Obama laid out his vision in April, declaring in Prague that he would “reduce the role of nuclear weapons” and urge other countries to do the same, with the long-term goal of eliminating nuclear arms altogether.

This is real history using real science, not selective misinterpretation of found relics

So forget vague prophecies about 2012 and pay attention to this world.  Science isn't magic, and we have indications that we can indeed outstrip our ability to live.

40 kilograms (88 pounds) in first class, 30 kilograms (66 pounds) in business class and 20 kilograms (44 pounds) in economy.

Taking your heavy bags with you to Italy could be costly indeed -- even if the airline accepted them -- largely because of the difference between the so-called piece system baggage rule, which predominates in the United States and on flights between the United States and Europe, and the weight system, which is commonly used in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Airlines in general are adopting tougher baggage rules to keep fuel costs under control. British Airways, for example, no longer accepts any checked baggage over 32 kilograms (70.5 pounds), except for certain items, including musical instruments, electric wheelchairs and sporting equipment, that have not been approved and registered 24 hours in advance. Northwest and American have recently reduced their baggage allowances for coach class to about 50 pounds an item, down from 70 pounds.

“Is the flight from New York to LA 15,840 ‘Swimmys’, or 1584 Aircraft Carriers or whatever they’re called…’Carrys’ I think? Oh no, wait a second, I think I have to use ‘footys’ for this one”.