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  #11  
Old July 4th, 2004, 02:20 PM
Bob Phillips
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I live in England, am European, anti-monarchy, anti-current politics with
it's presidential style emphasis on the leader, celebrity based as well.

Bob

"Norman Harker" wrote in message
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Hi JulieD!

I noted that today's (Summer) temperature in London was lower than our
(Winter) temperature in Sydney.

With dual nationality, I'm (British) pro Monarchy and (Australian)
Republican. It goes with the split personality.

Happy Excel-ing
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Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia





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Old July 4th, 2004, 02:24 PM
AlfD
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Hi!

Nice to see the former colonies et al whooping it up!

A bit like children who leave home: attached, yet detached, but in
varying degrees. In fact, looks sometimes as though the aging parents
are becoming dependent on the offspring. I'm probably thinking more of
the huge numbers of personable young Aussies who now seem to run most
of our bars, pubs and restaurants. It's easier to cope with that one
than it is to encompass the many facets of the USA.

I'm an odd mixture, being English (probably many centuries of it in the
family); not a monarchist; haven't yet seen any other system I'd
trust... Bit like Excel.

BTW:
Time was when C _did_ stand for centigrade in England. But our British
weather forecasters (how about that for an oxymoron?) decided to
celebrate Celsius' anniversary by unilaterally changing the style to
Celsius in all the bulletins.
I'm not surprised his scale was "upside down": so's our weather.

Alf


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Old July 4th, 2004, 02:27 PM
Bob Phillips
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Showing a number of prejudices here Norm!

Not everyone feels that singing 'God Save the Queen' is a good idea, it's a
poor song, offensive, and a rotten national anthem.

Most people who use the NGs are not MVPs, and thus cannot put that comment
into context.

We in Europe are in the same hemisphere as the USA but still suffer the MS
US-centric view.

As for talking about our own politics, we don't have any with the current US
desire to be the latest world empire, and with our leaders meekly
acquiescing.

Bob


"Norman Harker" wrote in message
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G'day!

Since the USA is supposed to be on holiday, how about rules for what
the rest of us will do today?

Suggestions to kick off with.

1. Start off with a rousing chorus of God Save the Queen or whatever
National Anthem you prefer as long as it's not Stars and Stripes.
2. All references to Bush and Kerry are banned!! You may however, bore
the pants off everyone else by discussions of your country's politics.
3. All are allowed to bitch about the USA centric nature of MS
products. (Even the MVP password forgets that there are two
hemispheres.)

BTW what is the current rate of tax paid on tea? And do you feel as if
you are adequately represented?

I'm outa here. Fast!

Happy Independence Day USA.

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Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia





  #14  
Old July 4th, 2004, 02:48 PM
Peo Sjoblom
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"AlfD " wrote in message
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Hi!

Nice to see the former colonies et al whooping it up!

A bit like children who leave home: attached, yet detached, but in
varying degrees. In fact, looks sometimes as though the aging parents
are becoming dependent on the offspring. I'm probably thinking more of
the huge numbers of personable young Aussies who now seem to run most
of our bars, pubs and restaurants. It's easier to cope with that one
than it is to encompass the many facets of the USA.

I'm an odd mixture, being English (probably many centuries of it in the
family); not a monarchist; haven't yet seen any other system I'd
trust... Bit like Excel.

BTW:
Time was when C _did_ stand for centigrade in England. But our British
weather forecasters (how about that for an oxymoron?) decided to
celebrate Celsius' anniversary by unilaterally changing the style to
Celsius in all the bulletins.
I'm not surprised his scale was "upside down": so's our weather.



I am Swedish living in Virginia USA which has one of the meanest summer
climates,
I drag my little personal cooling aid with me wherever I go

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=10036281

at work I run down to start the car and turn on the AC 10 minutes before I
leave.
When my American wife is asleep I run up and change the thermostat to the AC
and then reset it when I leave in the morning.
I spent 6 months in Australia and the northern parts are similar to summer
Virginia with the humidity,
Sydney is much nicer weather-wise then Virginia.
I LOVE British weather, I have visited UK quite a lot and I even spent
some months in Brighton trying to learn English, the weather is perfect.


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Regards,

Peo Sjoblom

(No private emails please, for everyone's
benefit keep the discussion in the newsgroup/forum)




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Old July 4th, 2004, 03:43 PM
Paul B
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Norman, hope you are having a great day, sunny and about 89 degrees, F, here
at this time. I know this is not a gun control newsgroup but I had to
comment on your statement
"But you can keep the second amendment"

I for one am thankful we have the second amendment, without it I feel we
could lose a lot more of them, a quick search on gun control in Australia
found this, and a lot more..

Since Australia banned private ownership of most guns in 1996, crime has
risen dramatically, After Australian lawmakers passed widespread gun bans,
owners were forced to surrender about 650,000 weapons, Though lawmakers
responsible for passing the ban promised a safer country, the nation's crime
statistics tell a different story:
Countrywide, homicides are up 3.2 percent; Assaults are up 8.6 percent;
Amazingly, armed robberies have climbed nearly 45 percent;
In the Australian state of Victoria, gun homicides have climbed 300 percent;
In the 25 years before the gun bans, crime in Australia had been dropping
steadily;

And in the US, with Right-to-Carry laws, (RTC) where more states, 38 at
this time, an all time high, are putting laws on the books that respect the
right to self-defense by allowing individual citizens to carry firearms for
protection.

The nation's violent crime rate has decreased every year since 1991 and in
2002 hit a 23-year low. In the same period, 17 states adopted and 13 states
improved RTC laws. RTC states have lower violent crime rates, on average:
24% lower total violent crime, 22% lower murder, 37% lower robbery, and 20%
lower aggravated assault. The five states with the lowest violent crime
rates are RTC states. (Data: FBI)

Thanks for taking the time to posting the vast knowledge of excel that you
have, to help others

Paul B
Nicholson, Georgia USA

"Norman Harker" wrote in message
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Hi Harlan!

I much prefer the USA one. But you can keep the second amendment.

But the British Constitution has stood the test of time; there isn't
one!

Not much to complain about with Excel though apart from those date
issues that come through VBA.

Happy Independence Day to you and yours.

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Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia





  #16  
Old July 4th, 2004, 03:49 PM
Norman Harker
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Hi Bob!

"Showing a number of prejudices here Norm!"

Just a friendly wind up! I'll agree on the National Anthem; a rotten
song. I'd prefer Land of Hope and Glory.

"meekly acquiescing"

Our opposition leader has been known to use rather "richer"
terminology regarding our leader's approach. Interesting though,
whatever views are taken, is that Bush and Howard are both up for
re-election this year.

The US centric approach of MS needs addressing in my view; and that is
taking a view that would benefit Microsoft. As an example, the most
common financial formatting used by the Indian sub-continent, is not
facilitated by the format options and custom format possibilities
preclude both positive and negative numbers. We can address by macros;
but I really don't think we should have to.

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Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia



  #17  
Old July 4th, 2004, 04:10 PM
Norman Harker
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Hi Paul!

Ever wish you didn't start something? vbg

Looks like I'll need to call in the UN to get me out of this.

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Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia



  #18  
Old July 4th, 2004, 05:25 PM
Paul B
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Norman, don't get me started on the UN bg

Got to go and put some steaks on the grill, or should that be on the barbie?

Paul B
"Norman Harker" wrote in message
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Hi Paul!

Ever wish you didn't start something? vbg

Looks like I'll need to call in the UN to get me out of this.

--
Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia





  #19  
Old July 4th, 2004, 06:23 PM
Bob Phillips
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Hi Norman,

"Norman Harker" wrote in message
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Just a friendly wind up! I'll agree on the National Anthem; a rotten
song. I'd prefer Land of Hope and Glory.


I would opt for Jerusalem myself, passionate, good tune, and pertuinent.

Our opposition leader has been known to use rather "richer"
terminology regarding our leader's approach. Interesting though,
whatever views are taken, is that Bush and Howard are both up for
re-election this year.


I don't think we have an opposition leader, just another 'personality' clone
with a different face. Charles Kennedy is the onmly real alterntive voice,
and who listens to the Liberal party (apart from my daughter).

The US centric approach of MS needs addressing in my view; and that is
taking a view that would benefit Microsoft. As an example, the most
common financial formatting used by the Indian sub-continent, is not
facilitated by the format options and custom format possibilities
preclude both positive and negative numbers. We can address by macros;
but I really don't think we should have to.


Hear, hear! I would think that the Asian nuances are more likely to get
addressed that the non-US Western things, as that is where the US sees the
next important market.

Bob

PS Frightening to read views such as recently expressed on gun-control.
Reminds one of the justification invading Iraq, as we all know there were
WMDs ther, and the world is much safer place now (well it is if you cook the
statistics).


  #20  
Old July 4th, 2004, 10:27 PM
Harlan Grove
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"Peo Sjoblom" wrote...
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I LOVE British weather, I have visited UK quite a lot and I even
spent some months in Brighton trying to learn English, the weather
is perfect.

....

Despite other things I could say about it, Microsoft did/does have the good
sense to leave its headquarters in a place with a comparably ideal climate.
Mucho savings on A/C and sunblock!


 




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