very encouraging reply, many thanks, and I agree about the past, not so sure the future holds some bright new way / wave for selfish gain to profit us dumb - masses.... It is just as possible that the U.S. could experience an extended down or flat period. Hey, Flat is the New UP! hge
<<The next big thing in tech or transportation is probably being worked on in somebody garage as you read this.>> I'm working on a reverse microwave in my garage. You put warm bear in and out pops an ice cold one.