...and maybe it isn't a place for it...
...But Science Minister is actually SID MAIER!
Btw, did anyone there saw any other minister who looks like anyone from Firaxis?

This is well known for ages, but it's probable that some people don't know it yet. So, just to entertain :D you a bit more here's a excerpt from Sid's latest interview (http://www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/depart/dec01/sid.html) that I know of.

GD: Are the advisors' features based on anyone in particular?

Sid: That very handsome :confused: Science Advisor happens to be me and the Military Advisor is Jeff Briggs, President and CEO of Firaxis. The other advisors are creations from our artists.

I just knowed that there is something familliar in Military Advisor!