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Source: Ezekiel Jefferson, Planet Los Angeles

Greetings fellow residents of Sirius,

Whether we would like to admit it or not, today's culture is one of war, of drugs, of crime, and of oppression.
All technological advancements in recent history have been dedicated, with only minor exceptions, to creating weapons with a greater degree of lethality at the expense of innovations that could prevent famine, provide homes, and create high-paying jobs for millions of the struggling poor.
The free-market ideals which our ancestors struggled to uphold have given way to embargoes, protectionism, and over-regulation.
We have forgotten our common history, our common struggles, and our common achievements.
It is on this note that I establish the Sirius Education Commission.

To encourage the acquisition of knowledge and edification what we already know, the SEC will post questions on topics on a wide range of topics. You may answer each of the questions only once; be sure to include a name to which we can forward the funds should your answer be correct.
We will award a 5 million credit scholarship for the first answer that is both correct and well-explained for each question. Questions expire at least one week after posting if no valid answer is received.

Current Questions:
<strike>Theology: According to the Bible, where will God's final residence be in relation to His people? (Hint: Look towards the end)

Biology: Where does the bulk of the mass of a typical tree (under Earth-like conditions) come from? Through which process is this material incorporated into the tree?</strike>

Economics: In the financial market, what affect does an increase in the domestic money supply have on domestic interest rates? Explain using a diagram.

<strike>Current Events: Which Corsair Elder recently cut out the GMG from the Artifact trade through his negotiations aboard the Hawaii?</strike>

Good luck.

-Dr. Ezekiel Jefferson, MD, MPH

//I will adjust the difficulty of future questions depending on the response to these ones.

Incoming Transmission...
Sender: Masayuki Minamoto
Location: Freeport 2

Current Events:

I believe it was Elder Riviera that negotiated with the Hogosha syndicates on the Hawaii to remove the GMG middlemen from the artifact trade. This has resulted in increased profit for both the Hogosha and the Corsairs, and a rather irate guild of miners.

My nerualnet account name is Masayuki.Minamoto. - with the period at the end.

End of transmission.

Congratulations to Mr. Minamoto, the very first SEC Scholar! The answer was "Rivera," but the question was not about the exact spelling, so his answer will be accepted. The scholarship funds have already been sent. Who will join him?

incoming transmission...
Sender: Errant.Venture
Location: Manhattan(currently detained)


Biology: Where does the bulk of the mass of a typical tree (under Earth-like conditions) come from? Through which process is this material incorporated into the tree?


lets start at the end and work our way to the front, it will tend to make more sense. The process through which the material is incorporated into the tree is photosynthesis. this process gathers into the tree, nutrients from the soil, water, sunlight, and the key element carbon dioxide. the tree then uses this process to create air(oxygen in particular) to sustain its life....so to simply put this before you all become confused and have seizures....trees breath carbon dioxide, exhale air, making the bulk of its mass made of the said air.

so to shorten this

the bulk mass of the tree comes from the air it releases during the process photosynthesis

ingame neural net acct: Jinpo...currently banned

<===Incoming Transmission===>
source: Sapher Lithas ( neuralnet account: Sapher_Lithas )


Theology: The final residence of God and his people will be in a New Jerusalem. They will live together side by side completely united as one. His people will bathe in his presence and live without sin after being called back from the dead by Jesus Christ.

Biology: The main composition of a tree's mass is carbon in the air. Photosynthesis creates the molecules of carbon by using the carbon available in carbon dioxide from the air. The carbon is in molecules such as cellulose that are used for a variety of reasons by the tree such as the building blocks off cell walls. Some of the carbon is just released into the air inside the tree rather than becoming a specific part of it. The combination of these molecules constitutes the majority of the dry mass of the tree. Of course, this is irrelevant on most planets and mainly refers only to Old Earth.


Goodluck to all of the other applicants!


<===End of Transmission===>

Mr. Venture and Mr. Lithas have both won scholarships of 5 million credits each.

Mr. Lithas, your answer to the Biology question was correct, however, it came after Mr. Venture's answer, which was correct enough to claim the prize. However, your answer to the Theology question was also correct, so you still win a prize.

The funds have been sent. And Jinpo, perhaps you can make lemonade out of lemons use the suspension of your spacefaring license to pursue your studies.

That leaves one question for this round; good luck!

//ooc: nevermind

Mr. Lithas,

Thank you for your response, which was well-thought out. However, the question also asked for a diagram to explain the answer. I'm sure you can figure out what the request for a diagram means in terms of whether I expect a theoretical or real-world answer.
Because your answer did not include a diagram as of the time I wrote this, it cannot be accepted. However, it was promising. Therefore, we will allow you to answer again after 24 hours have passed. If nobody provides a correct answer during that time, you will be allowed to submit a second try.

Thank you.