Rabbie

The problem with complicate passwords is that people have problems remembering them so they then write them down which is a security risk in Itself

The problem with complicate passwords is that people have problems remembering them so they then write them down which is a security risk in Itself

Q, you did not mention the other favourite password "secret".   It can lead to amusing cross office conversations along the lines of   "whats your password?" "its secret" "Yes but what is it?" and so on

Just about got my breath back after that epic in Paris. At least we scored the only try but overall France were the stronger team

[quote user="Jonzjob"]So you too remember the days of teroidal core storage too Rabbie[:-))] 2kb was a load of storage to work with and well enough for most normal jobs [geek] [/quote]Oh Yes. All my early code was written in Assembler to make the optimum use of space.  Bloat was not encouraged

[quote user="Gluestick"]Talking about Post Boxes............ In the USA a blonde lady purchased a new computer. Thereafter, her concerned neighbour saw, each day, she repeatedly went to her post box, opened it; closed it again and returned to her house with a very puzzled look on her face....... After a week, he asked her "Do you have a problem with your mail?" "Oh no, thank you so kindly!" she replied; "Just that I have a new computer and it keeps telling me I have messages!" [:D] [/quote]Don't think I have heard that one for about 20 years. Thanks for reminding me of it.

What a cracking match. As a neutral I thought England deserved their win but a good performance from both sides. And two more matches to look forward to tomorrow. England must be favourites to win the 6 nations now

The waters can get muddied by the fact that some EU countries have different pension ages than others. I got my UK pension when I was 65 but could not get my Swedish pension until I was 67. As pension ages seem to be constantly changing i imagine things will get more complicated rather than simpler

[quote user="mint"] This getting old business is NO fun at all.................[+o(] [/quote]But it sure beats the alternative[:D]

Just speaking from my own experience my UK retirement pension is based on my NI contributions over my working life. I also get a a Swedish pension based on my contributions when I was working there. My application for the Swedish pension was made via the DWP in Newcastle and took about 3 months to be processed. I now receive one payment a month from the UK and another payment from Sweden. This would confirm what Norman has said. I don't know how the actual amounts were calculated so I will stay out of that decision but I believe that Idun is correct

[quote user="Cendrillon"]" I think I'm allergic to period drama." Me too Betty! [/quote]Mrs Rabbie would agree with you[:)]. I have just read both books and thoroughly enjoyed them but I was not so impressed with the TV I have seen so far. But I often find that when I have enjoyed a book I am not so keen on a film/TV adaption.

[quote user="AnOther"][quote user="Andrea50"]I have asked for this and I am now trying to get a response from the department responsible. They will not speak on the phone and have asked for a fax or written request.[/quote]That's nuts, all it takes is a phone call and a credit card ? I suspect you got the wrong department or maybe a trainee. As an aside my daughter has just received a reminder for me from DVLA that I need to renew my UK licence as it's about to expire, 2 years after I traded it in for my French one ! That's not the strangest thing though because I have no idea how DVLA got her address, I've never given it to them and the address on my old UK licence was our old house which we sold when we moved and the people who bought that I don't even think know we have a daughter much less where she lives. Curious ? [/quote]Big Brother is watching you[:D]

pays is definitely masculin. for example le pays de Galles

[quote user="PaulT"]Unfortunatley Lehaut it is the people who elect the ministers so the people are responsible.[/quote]There have been many cases where a prime minister has appointed non-elected people as ministers and brought them into parliament either through a bye-election or giving them a life peerage. The people have little say in this as they often have to choose between what appears to be the less bad option. The people also have no easy means of sacking an individual minister.  

[quote user="mint"] Also, why do people say "I am good" when you ask them "how are you"? [/quote]Possibly because they are bragging about their moral superiority[:D]

[quote user="blondie"]Our local small dairy farming family is doing ok I think. They get over 60,000 a year in subsidies. You wouldnt know to look at them or the farm though. :} [/quote]Don't know if you live in France or the UK but English dairy farmers are really suffering at the moment and many have gone out of the business in the last few years

I agree with your OH and think that "be aware" is just fine. The context you quote either "be aware" or "beware" would make sense. I guess it depends on just how bad the conditions are as to which is most appropriate.

I did once know a girl called Ailsa who was going out with a chap called Craig

If memory serves me right it was in 1958 that de Gaulle introduced the new franc that was worth 100 old francs.

[quote user="woolybanana"]I don't mind getting it done. It acts as a check that I am in fact still alive. Though some mornings I do wonder.[/quote]The aches and pains I feel every morning let me know I am still alive[:D]

How come if WFp is part of the Retirement Pension I received WFP 5 years before I was entitled to the Retirement Pension? IMO it should be means tested and only paid to those who really need it.

double post

[quote user="Pickles"][quote user="Rabbie"]If we are ever going to end this then someone has to make the first move. Even if the vast majority agree to tolerate each other there will always be a few fanatics on both sides who keep the conflict going. [/quote] What sort of "first move" do you think we ought to be making? [/quote]Good question! I am not an expert in this field but my suggestion would be to try to build bridges with the muslim community and not assume they were all extremists. I feel RH has outlined what the initial steps should be. Obviously it will take time but a long journey starts with a single step

[quote user="powerdesal"]''........then we have to respect their individual ideas, mocking doesn't win friends .....'' Surely they also have to respect our ideas, it's a two-way street. Killing those who disagree with your version of faith doesn't do much in the friend winning stakes does it ?[/quote]Two wrongs don't make a right. If we are ever going to end this then someone has to make the first move. Even if the vast majority agree to tolerate each other there will always be a few fanatics on both sides who keep the conflict going.  

[quote user="Patf"]If  France is a secular country with strong principles of liberty equality and fraternity, surely this explains why French people are so insulted ?- by a challenge to their ideals by a different nation. Or are the Muslims French too, if so have they the right to oppose the ideals of their hosts? [/quote]I am sure some of the muslims are French and were born and brought up in France so in my opinion they have as much right to their ideals as any other French person.