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by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:42 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Daylight Saving Time
Replies: 5
Views: 1128

Daylight Saving Time

DST starts this coming Sunday (03/11/07)

The time will advance by 1 hour Sunday at 2am (all time zones)
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:44 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Nfl 2006
Replies: 159
Views: 22153

Nfl 2006

.................and watch as the Eagles win it !!
by Philadelphia Eagle
Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: did everyones football team win today?
Replies: 27
Views: 6777

did everyones football team win today?

<r>Yes they did - and in some style too! <E>:)</E> <br/> <br/> Philadelphia Eagles 23<br/> <br/> Dallas Cowboys 7<br/> <br/> The Eagles have clinched a play-off berth and could still win the Division for home field advantage even if they end up tyeing with Dallas as they've beaten Dallas twice this ...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Nfl 2006
Replies: 159
Views: 22153

Nfl 2006

<t>So what's the betting on the outcome of tomorrow's clash in Dallas.<br/> <br/> Of course T.O. would love to stick it to the Eagles but look what happened at the Linc early in the season.<br/> <br/> The Eagles are a much tighter squad in recent weeks and could still win the Division.<br/> <br/> Ce...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:16 pm
Forum: Members' News
Topic: i miss...
Replies: 172
Views: 11104

i miss...

...............and I've missed all of you.

Thank-you LadyCop for bullying me to come back!:-6
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

CARLA;493925 wrote: Hi Eagle long time no see..;)


Hi Carla

Nice to see you again.

Thanks for your welcome.:)
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:05 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

spot;493902 wrote: Yo PE, it's good to see you again. Happy Christmas.


Hi Spot,

We had some interesting debates.

I look forward to some more!

Thanks for your welcome.

:)
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

sunny104;493887 wrote: Welcome back! :-6


Thank you !

Nice to be here.:guitarist
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

theia;493870 wrote: Welcome back :-6


Thanks, Theia.:)
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:57 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

Marie5656;493864 wrote: So, hello..and welcome back. Hope to see you here now and again.


Thanks, Marie.:)
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:55 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

YZGI;493920 wrote: Not after the Cowboys beat them Monday.:cool:


How are you enjoying the T.O. soap opera ?:D
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:53 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

teramiabullfrog;493908 wrote: but, will you be in the super bowl?


We Eagles fans are nothing if not optimistic.

So yes - we will be there, I'm sure (well nearly sure anyway):)
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:29 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi Again !
Replies: 23
Views: 1419

Hi Again !

<t>Some of my old FG friends have been kind enough to tell me that they have missed me on the Forum and that I should start visiting regularly again.<br/> <br/> I have been absent for quite some time, I know, and my only excuse is the old one of 'pressure of work'.<br/> <br/> However, it's nice to b...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:22 am
Forum: Wall Street to Main Street
Topic: Do You Own Or Buy Stock?
Replies: 19
Views: 2842

Do You Own Or Buy Stock?

<t>The 'M' prefix stands for 'Mortgage'<br/> <br/> An MREIT is an investment trust operated by a mortgage company.<br/> <br/> Often these companies specialize in sub-prime lending and, as such, are able to charge higher rates of interest than regular lenders. The loan default potential is also highe...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:31 am
Forum: Wall Street to Main Street
Topic: Do You Own Or Buy Stock?
Replies: 19
Views: 2842

Do You Own Or Buy Stock?

Some of the best value stocks around at present are IMO to be found in MREITs.

Many of them are trading well below fair value and offer significant dividend returns (15-18%).

Disclaimer - I own both NEW and NFI.
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:12 am
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: Looking for a Good Broadband service
Replies: 2
Views: 876

Looking for a Good Broadband service

<t>It depends on what you want from Broadband and your computer.<br/> <br/> Cable Broadband is best and Comcast offers a connection speed of 6Mb/second which is probably as fast as you need.<br/> <br/> Broadband DSL services offered by the phone companies (e.g. Verizon) are also available but much s...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What Al-Zarqawi mumbled on the stretcher....
Replies: 21
Views: 2142

What Al-Zarqawi mumbled on the stretcher....

"But the Americans said it was just pretend and that they wouldn't really drop bombs on me"
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun Jun 11, 2006 2:48 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What Al-Zarqawi mumbled on the stretcher....
Replies: 21
Views: 2142

What Al-Zarqawi mumbled on the stretcher....

"Safe house my ass!!"
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:02 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What Al-Zarqawi mumbled on the stretcher....
Replies: 21
Views: 2142

What Al-Zarqawi mumbled on the stretcher....

" You guys don't look like virgins"
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: A Timely Problem.
Replies: 7
Views: 738

A Timely Problem.

I'm sure you know why a mourning dove makes that funeral-like call.

It's the unattached males looking for a mate!
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:33 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: A Timely Problem.
Replies: 7
Views: 738

A Timely Problem.

<t>Each morning when we get up we switch off the airconditioning, open doors and windows, slide the screen doors closed to keep out any bugs and sit down to enjoy breakfast while listening to and watching the many different bird species who arrive to eat and drink at our feeders.<br/> <br/> We see g...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri May 26, 2006 10:57 am
Forum: Explain Your Avatar!
Topic: Explain Your User Name
Replies: 171
Views: 123198

Explain Your User Name

I'm from Philadelphia - "The City of Brotherly Love" - and the Eagle is, of course, the nation's national emblem.

If you add to that the name of the famous NFL football team - well - there you have it!
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri May 26, 2006 6:51 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Happy Memorial Day
Replies: 11
Views: 2544

Happy Memorial Day

<t>Good post Acc.<br/> <br/> Memorial Day is one of many upon which we proudly fly the flag.<br/> <br/> With all the picnics, swimming and barbeques going on it's good to be reminded of the underlying reason for Memorial Day and the huge debt of gratitude that we and countless other nations owe to o...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Thu May 25, 2006 6:28 am
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Trees
Replies: 3
Views: 4234

Trees

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it.
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed May 24, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Trees
Replies: 3
Views: 4234

Trees

<t>One of my favorite trees comes into full splendour at this time of the year - the Acousa Dogwood.<br/> <br/> Dogwoods are native to this part of Pennsylvania and we have several in our yard.<br/> <br/> They usually come into bloom around Mothers' Day and by Memorial weekend are stunningly beautif...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun May 21, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: History
Topic: What's your Hometown known for?
Replies: 97
Views: 7426

What's your Hometown known for?

<t>Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.<br/> <br/> Situated 35 miles west of the City of Philadelphia along the Schuykill Expressway in the Delaware Valley.<br/> <br/> On the38degrees north latitude ( approximating to southern Spain in European terms)<br/> <br/> On the borders of Amish Co...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun May 21, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Is Barbaro the one to beat?
Replies: 18
Views: 9790

Is Barbaro the one to beat?

<t>Marie5656 wrote: It is sad to see an animal in such pain. I only know what I read in the papers this morning. Anyone know how he is today? I did read that an ankle injury like that is very bad for a horse, as for healing goes.<br/> <br/> <br/> It's a bit more than an 'ankle injury', I'm afraid.<b...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri May 19, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Yes, it'a all America's fault,
Replies: 127
Views: 6689

Yes, it'a all America's fault,

<t>Excellent post, Golem, and very true.<br/> <br/> The British are indeed a nation in decline.<br/> <br/> They are seen throughout the world as such.<br/> <br/> Their downward spiral is not totally irreversible and there are some very good and intelligent people there who would dearly love to rever...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri May 19, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Yes, it'a all America's fault,
Replies: 127
Views: 6689

Yes, it'a all America's fault,

<t>The plain fact is that the United States is the only country in the world which has the economic and military strength together with the political will become involved and help other nations.<br/> <br/> Because of this we are the ones to whom other countries look for assistance.<br/> <br/> In any...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sat May 13, 2006 8:32 am
Forum: Wall Street to Main Street
Topic: Any Profit in Foreign Property ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1833

Any Profit in Foreign Property ?

<t>Kaz - I assume you are based in UK.<br/> <br/> I would urge extreme caution in venturing into a buy-to-let situation located anywhere you can't personally carry out regular inspections.<br/> <br/> Also you would need to be aware that, here in America, zoning laws are fairly strict and, in zones w...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Thu May 11, 2006 6:21 am
Forum: Wall Street to Main Street
Topic: Do You Own Or Buy Stock?
Replies: 19
Views: 2842

Do You Own Or Buy Stock?

<t>I tend to use the websites of Vanguard, MSN Money and Yahoo! Finance to carry out 'due diligence' research but I'm probably not as thorough as I should be sometimes.<br/> <br/> My current holdings in stocks are FRO, SFL, FICC, RNP, NEW and NFI - all high dividend payers and in the case of NEW, RN...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed May 10, 2006 6:19 pm
Forum: Wall Street to Main Street
Topic: Do You Own Or Buy Stock?
Replies: 19
Views: 2842

Do You Own Or Buy Stock?

<t>Being retired, I buy mainly to hold for dividend income.<br/> <br/> At present I look for a stock which pays a dividend of between 8 and 20%.<br/> <br/> My holdings are mainly in REITs and bulk crude oil shipping - VLCC - .<br/> <br/> Bond funds - mainly Vanguard - are the supposedly 'safe haven'...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed May 10, 2006 8:08 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: New Arrivals.
Replies: 5
Views: 699

New Arrivals.

<t>This morning our Bluebird couple who have been nesting in one of the nesting boxes in our yard produced 5 baby Bluebirds from their 5 eggs!<br/> <br/> In another box a pair of Tree Swallows are nesting but have not yet produced a family.<br/> <br/> Both types of birds are colorful - the Bluebirds...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed May 10, 2006 7:51 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Are you a true American?
Replies: 138
Views: 6280

Are you a true American?

Am I a true American?

Absolutely !
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed May 10, 2006 7:38 am
Forum: Wall Street to Main Street
Topic: Do You Own Or Buy Stock?
Replies: 19
Views: 2842

Do You Own Or Buy Stock?

<t>I buy stock and bonds on-line.<br/> <br/> My stock holdings are mainly shares in individual companies and my bond holdings are mainly in mutual funds.<br/> <br/> I use an on-line broker to transact the deals and always go for 'no load' funds when buying bonds.<br/> <br/> I maintain a balance of s...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: High Speed Internet
Replies: 25
Views: 2709

High Speed Internet

<t>Hi Abbey - nice to see you too. I hope you have been keeping well.<br/> <br/> I've been very remiss in not visiting FG as often as I should.<br/> <br/> My only excuse is that I've been busy doing some Beta testing of new software for a number of organizations and some day trading.<br/> <br/> I'll...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:33 am
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: High Speed Internet
Replies: 25
Views: 2709

High Speed Internet

<t>You've made a wise decision, Nomad, in upgrading from dial-up to Broadband.<br/> <br/> To connect a modern computer to the internet using a dial-up modem is like entering a thoroughbred racehorse in a donkey derby.<br/> <br/> My advice would be to go for the fastest possible Broadband connection ...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:05 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Spring!
Replies: 1
Views: 2134

Spring!

<t>Spring must be around the corner.<br/> <br/> This morning several Bluebirds arrived in our yard and started to inspect the two nesting boxes.<br/> <br/> The reason for two nesting boxes is that, generally, the Bluebirds will choose one and leave the other to their arch enemies - the Tree Swallows...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Murder!
Replies: 13
Views: 1598

Murder!

<t>Last night murder was committed at Ford Field, Detroit.<br/> <br/> The perpetrators were Messrs Nevill and Franklin.<br/> <br/> The victim? - Our National Anthem.<br/> <br/> I can't remember a time when this beautiful piece of music was so badly mutilated.<br/> <br/> The National Anthem, performe...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:32 am
Forum: International Politics
Topic: The World's 10 Worst Dictators - #s 8 thru 10
Replies: 1
Views: 962

The World's 10 Worst Dictators - #s 8 thru 10

<t>#8 - Sapamurat Niyazov - Turkmenistan - Age 65 - In power since 1990 - Last year's rank # 8<br/> <br/> Niyazov has created the world's most pervasive personality cult, and critism of any of his policies is considered treason. The latest examples of his government-by-whim include bans on car radio...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:04 am
Forum: International Politics
Topic: The World's 10 Worst Dictators (#5 thru 7)
Replies: 0
Views: 784

The World's 10 Worst Dictators (#5 thru 7)

<t>#5 - Islam Karimov - Uzbekistan - Age 57 - In power since 1990 - Last year's rank # 15.<br/> <br/> 'Until 2005 the worst excesses of Karimov's regime had taken place in the torture rooms of his prisons. But on May 13th, he ordered a mass killing that could not be concealed. In the city of Anjidan...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:55 am
Forum: International Politics
Topic: The World's 10 Worst Dictators (contd.)
Replies: 0
Views: 826

The World's 10 Worst Dictators (contd.)

<t>#2. Kim Jong-Il - North Korea. Age 63. In power since 1994. Last year's rank # 2.<br/> <br/> "While the outside world focuses on Kin Jong-Il's neuclear weapons program, domestically he runs the world's most tightly controlled society. North Korea continues to rank last in the index of press freed...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: International Politics
Topic: The World's 10 Worst Dictators.
Replies: 2
Views: 2873

The World's 10 Worst Dictators.

<t>Today in the Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper David Wallechinsky publishes his annual list of the world's 10 worst dictators. It makes for compelling reading. In addition to their names it goes on to itemize their individual methods of operation and illustrates in graphic detail the devistating ef...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:12 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Report
Replies: 6
Views: 3004

Report

Thanks -LC.

BTW - I see that you were enquiring about Skype on another thread.

I have been a Skype user for some time now so would be happy to answer any questions you may have on that system - if I can!
by Philadelphia Eagle
Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:35 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Report
Replies: 6
Views: 3004

Report

<t>Thank-you to Baby Rider and everyone for your kind words. I didn't realize that my absence had been noticed let alone that I had been missed! (My VoIP thread refers).<br/> <br/> What have I been doing? Well - now that I'm retired and don't have to go out each morning I've been fairly busy with my...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:48 pm
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: VoIP Equipment
Replies: 6
Views: 1117

VoIP Equipment

Thanks BR - Good to see you too.

If you make lots of telephone calls whether long distance, overseas or just to next door you should start using internet telephoning.

It'll save you lots of dollars!

Regards
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed Dec 14, 2005 4:24 pm
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: VoIP Equipment
Replies: 6
Views: 1117

VoIP Equipment

<t>I would be interested in hearing of the experiences of others who use the various types of VoIP equipment on the market today.<br/> <br/> I use the toll-free internet calling service quite extensively and have Skype as the main provider.<br/> <br/> To make and receive calls I use a Skype certifie...
by Philadelphia Eagle
Wed Nov 23, 2005 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving....
Replies: 8
Views: 1063

Happy Thanksgiving....

....to everyone!

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by Philadelphia Eagle
Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:35 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Happy Birthday Cameron!
Replies: 14
Views: 2037

Happy Birthday Cameron!

Hi Cameron,

Have a great day, have fun!!

:yh_party

from Gemma, Sean, Rosie, Mum, Dad, Nantana and Gramps!
by Philadelphia Eagle
Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Grandchildren
Replies: 4
Views: 488

Grandchildren

My 3 grandkids are visiting for a vacation and they wanted to say 'hi' to everyone on the Forum so here they are!

Gemma [12], Sean [10] and Rosie [nearly 8]

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