Recent content by KenM

I learned in 1974 I had a strong aversion to catching falling knives. I'm glad I again remembered that lesson this time even though I've been tempted. But the tone of most of the posts seems to indicate a belief that the worst may be over. If (a big if) the markets drop 40% or so from here and...

A couple of queries Firecalc is very good but a couple of things I don't understand. 1. Under the "Your portfolio" section; for "portfolio with consistent annual growth" option ....... whatever % value I enter in the first box I always get failure in the same year e.g. 4% SWR, 10% growth, 4%...

I backup the My Documents folder by using the simple Copy/Paste functions to a flash drive and external hard drive. I've often thought I should investigate if there are advantages in using backup software instead of Copy/Paste but I haven't got around to it yet. Similarly I've thought about...

Ed, but the modern empire doesn't necessarily need physical occupation of countries .... instant communications, battle groups and aircraft carriers cruising perpetually offshore and the potential for fast response airlifts are more than enough to ensure at least a similar degree of influence...

This is where we disagree ... I don't think that most folks in other countries are as shocked or become as defensive/agressive as Americans if foreigners make the same sort of jokes or criticisms about their politicians, way of life, etc as their own citizens make ...... perhaps it's a sign of...

Yeah! I'm reasonably sure that in most circles you could make as many jokes as you like about, for example, Prince Charles ....... but the Queen has earned considerable respect as a person so jokes about her would not generally be appreciated even if it was a Brit telling the joke.

C F Bun'ny ( dunno about half Brit - looks arabic to me) ... but that's not the point - canadians and brits don't mind americans joshing about canadian and brit politicians and way of life ...... but the other way round then #!**xx## from americans ....... just joshing :laugh:

Regrettably, I'm not very good at sensitivity ....... the "cute rabid rabbit" method of presentation is more my style   :) Also. perhaps, I'm not a true Brit anymore - lived and worked as an expat in SE Asia for over 30 years ..... and not a true ERee either - kept working to 58 .... but as...

I've thought about posting before ..... but aliens seem to be given a hard time here ...... or is it, perhaps, that for some strange reason only obnoxious aliens are attracted to this board?  :)