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Douglas L
I am a Profession Engineer living in Toronto, Ontario. I live a fairly calm life. I am single again. I have allot more free time now. I enjoy foreign vacations, working on little projects for my home, TV, and video games. I like nice 2-door coups.
Indian Solders than joined the Japanese in WW2?
Many Indian solders in the British army joined the Japanese in WW2 after they were captured.
Why were they not all shot after the war ended? Certainly they were traitors.
4 AnswersHistory8 years agoFiscal Cliff, good or bad?
If no compromise is reached then the USA will be forced to raise taxes and cut spending ( Fiscal Cliff) on Jan 1, 2013. This will cut the deficit by about $ 680 Billion as I recall. To me this is a step in the right direction. China will not forever keep loaning money to the USA.
what do you think?
8 AnswersGovernment8 years agoWhat do you think about Jewish Control of government in the USA?
As per the National Post(financialpost.com) today, `Jews ( American Jews) provide Democrats with more than 50% of their campaign funding`.It goes on to say Jews and now `warming`to Republicans too. I wondered why the Republican presidential candidates were making such firm statements to support Israel.Should such a tiny minority have so much influence?
12 AnswersPolitics9 years agoWhy would any company or person loan money to Greece now?
It is clear Greece is a nation of dead-beats. Germany loans them money ( because they think they are forced to) but why would any company or person buy Greek debt?
3 AnswersCorporations9 years agoPaper money, why do we use it?
At one time coins had real metal value and paper money was backed up by gold. That is no longer the case. So why do we accept paper IOU's from the government as money?
2 AnswersPersonal Finance9 years agoHow many Jews did Hitler miss?
I have read that Hitler killed 6 million of the 9 million Jews in Europe. However large numbers of Jews were in Russia and Hitler could not get them. How many Jews in occupied Europe lived through the war? Thanks
7 AnswersHistory9 years agoHow do I get rid of the green line on my computer screen?
I have a very thin vertical green line on my computer screen. It is due to the monitor since it is not present if I plug in to my old monitor. How do I get rid of it? Thanks
4 AnswersMonitors1 decade agoWhat does it cost you for electricity at home?
Here in Ontario it costs me $0.15 per KW-HR including all taxes.I am interested in knowing what the rest of the world pays. Thanks1
6 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade agoWhat are the greatest flaws in American democracy?
Is it (1) having a system whereby the President is not automatically the leader of the party that holds power in Congress, (2) having elections every two years, (3) excluding the most experienced Americans from being President ( those that already serviced two terms), (4) the roll of big money and special interests to buy elections, (5) drawing the borders of Congressional Districts to alter the out-come of elections, (6) the amendments to bills to add unrelated spending, (7) giving Veto power to the President, (7) or sometime else?
9 AnswersGovernment1 decade agoShould prisons put to death only become forced organ donors?
While why not? If they are being killed anyway what is the harm in taking their organs?They do not need them any more. That way they can give back to society a little to compensate for what they have taken.
4 AnswersLaw & Ethics1 decade agoHow long do Chinese Elm trees live?
3 AnswersGarden & Landscape1 decade agoFor shallow sloped roofs what is the best type of roofing?
Is it better to use " Ice and Water " material with shingles on top or burned on rubber membrane?
The house is in Toronto. Thanks
10 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade agoWhat to spray on my cherry trees?
Last year I had little white worms inside most of the cherries. What should I spray on my cherry trees to prevent that this year?
3 AnswersGarden & Landscape1 decade agoWhy have timing belts?
Timing belts must be replaced from time to time at significant expense. Timing chains last forever. Why do any cars have timing belts instead of timing chains?
8 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade agoWhy does rye bread cost so much more than wheat bread?
Is rye more costly to produce?
4 AnswersOther - Food & Drink1 decade agoHow do I get rid of a coyote inside a city?
This coyote is a threat to neighborhood pets such as my dog. I would like to get rid of it, but without any legal complications. I am open to all suggestions. Thanks.
7 AnswersHunting1 decade ago