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Downwind faster than the wind
Some while back, I met Rick Willoughby on a forum at http://www.boatdesign.net . I was a little skeptical of a thread dedicated to travelling downwind faster than the wind, powered only by the wind – until Rick guided me through … Continue reading
The Rich Get Richer – and the poor get poorer
by Mike K-H Every Sunday morning, I buy a local French paper and the UK Saturday Telegraph – except for the days when the shop doesn’t receive it, which have become more frequent this year. After I’ve checked to see … Continue reading
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Tagged Add new tag, HNWI, luxury cars, recession, rich get richer, Rolls-Royce, wealth
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