13-01-2007, 07:11 PM
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PVL+ MRSA Superbug hits Wales
"Oz" wrote in message
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Hamish writes
Of course if fuel shortage forces back the horse and plough it need not be
just 19th century technology,
Horses are terribly energy-inefficient. They probably need 2ac + 2T oats
per year to function effectively. A 1hp (OK 3HP) steam engine would
probably do more work and need fewer resources.
is that adding back in eating the horse when you have finished?
Jim Webster
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