I don't know if you can buy/serve oxtail soup in the US, but you can in Canada. A friend of mine who has lived in the UK was thrilled to see this dish at a mall restaurant, as it is apparently illegal in the UK (mad cow concerns)!
So... we do get that (dubious) privilege that some of our European neighbours lack, food-wise...:-7
Heh, you won't be finishing the Baroque Cycle books anytime soon, then...:-7
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This is modded "Funny", but this is actually one of the arguments that some students have been using against Turnitin!
As a faculty member at a large university, I am still not sure if it will be worth the ill-will that comes with requiring students to submit their assignments to Turnitin...:-/
Your sample size is so tiny, at best you can form a hypothesis (i.e. not a conclusion)! I guess you'd need a much larger workplace to actuallly carry out the experiments that could support or disprove your hypothesis.
Okay, I'm admittedly in the middle of preparing lectures for first-year science students... hence the nit-picking...
Normally I hate commercials, but I have to admit that there are some I don't. Some I even... enjoy.
For example... I've been sucked into those American Express Adventures of Seinfeld and Superman commercials. I am willing to sit in front of my computer and watch commercials that are much longer than a typical TV commercial. Mind you, typical TV commercials have some constraints that make such ads unlikely.
My father is from England. He had a very uncomfortable time when he arrived in Canada for the first time in the late 60s. He apparently wandered around the airport looking for signs for a "Toilet" for quite some time before breaking down and asking someone. (I can't remember if the signs said "restroom" or "washroom".)
You're not asking me, but this is/., so I'll jump in with my 2 cents!
I'm in Toronto, and my doctor (and her office) is great. I can usually get an appointment when I want one (which could be the next day, or the next week or whatever). I might not be able to see my GP, but I can usually see one of the other doctors in that practise.
Mind you, what's always been problematic is finding a doctor who takes new patients. In Saskatoon, Calgary and Toronto I had to call quite a few places before I could find a GP. (Toronto was the only one that had a hotline I could call that helped me narrow down my search.)
When I lived in the US, I had *no* problem finding a doctor. But did it ever feel weird to have to cough up money each time I had an appointment! (Just the copayment, but still...)
I once was involved in a tech support call while I was in the US (I was doing the calling) where I was asked to spell out a username that had a "z" in it. Being Canadian, I used "zed". Every time I said "zed", the tech support woman said "What?".
It depends on where you live... both in Canada and the US.
I'm not an expert on the States - I lived in Connecticut for a little over a year, so most of what I know about differences is second-hand. (Some of my colleagues came from different states: Montana, Illinois, California, Tennessee.) It sounds like there are differences, though.
In terms of Canada, cost of living can vary quite a bit. I'm in Toronto, where a lot of things (like housing) are much higher than in other places I've lived - Saskatoon, Calgary. My husband has lived in Victoria and Vancouver. But there are a lot of factors - gas was cheaper in Alberta than in Saskatchewan. Grocery costs can vary. Etc.
I think that programmer wages vary widely across Canada, too, so I don't know that "40% less" would be applicable across the board.
Until now - 06-07-2003, 23:00 GMT+1 - we have received a grand total of 6305 mails. The oldest is dated Tue, 24 Jun 2003 01:10:17 GMT+1, and the bulk of the mail was sent between 01 July and 04 July 2003.
It kind of depends on how you count the mails... received or sent?
I was pleasantly surprised by a feature on the last VCR I bought... it has the capability of editing out commercials. Thus, if you use that feature, it marks the commercial start/end after recording, and autoforwards commercials when you replay what you've taped. You don't see the commercial - just a blue screen. Zero exposure to advertising messages!
Of course, the marking part isn't foolproof... every now and then an abrupt change of scene in a show seems to trick the VCR into thinking a commercial has started. Some shows are worse than others for this.
Anyhow, I'd be surprised if advertisers haven't made a fuss about this feature...
5) High school students are not doing anything useful. People like to have something real to work on... and that is not the focus in high school. Schools end up being like prisons, and form artificial societies that are not based on reality.
"For me, it is a tough call. I read and loved Wyndham's work when I was child, "The Chrysalids" and "Midwich Cuckoos" entranced me (perhaps because of the central role of children)."
Ah, Wyndham! You know, I think he's one of the most underrated scifi writers, and he (along with Asimov and Bradbury) sparked my interest in the genre.
I reread some of Wyndham's works every few years. It is still a surprise to me to see how well his fiction stands up now that I'm an adult, with scientific training. (Reading "Trouble With Lichen" while I was in grad school gave me a new appreciation for the author's talent!)
What do I appreciate about his work? Realistic, well-drawn characters. Interesting story-lines. Plausible but interesting scientific concepts. Clear writing style. That's off the top of my head...
Could I suggest that people who are really interested about vaccines consult references on both sides of the story? Or even read something based on facts, on scientific methods, peer-reviewed (scientific publications in refereed journals)?
What economic motives are there for vaccine makers to produce a product that could cause autism?
Just FYI, most of the employees at the vaccine company I am familiar with insist on their families being inoculated with the vaccine produced by that company. They are aware of the stringent testing, QA/QC and improvements in the products made by the company. Of course, all vaccine manufacturers have to meet an extremely high standard of quality now, but it shows you the loyalty and security that these employees feel about their employer's products.
As for searching the newsgroups, I have to just laugh. What an unbiased and peer-reviewed source! (Admittedly, not all scientific publications can be regarded as unbiased... but they are certainly peer-reviewed, and not completely anecdotal!)
With the recent upsurge of panicked parents refusing to let their children be vaccinated, I'm (pessimistically) awaiting the return of the scourges that our grandparents used to fear...
I love the Nike PSA Play... it's tiny, easy to use, etc. It's perfect for working out, for all the reasons described in the parent post.
Unfortunately for me, the the screw that you use to clip onto the armband/beltclip broke. I've been trying to contact customer support (Rio/SonicBlue) without much success. This seems to be a "known problem" according to some of the reviews I've seen for it...
Ditto. One of my friends uses only MSN instant messenger, so I finally signed up with Hotmail in order to chat with her. I've not given out that email address to anyone (though it's visible to the two people I chat with), and I've never received any spam beyond the occasional Hotmail ("Use it or lose it!") notices. (I have had the account since December '01.)
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Oops, took a closer look at that linked article... now I understand.
(Of course, CertaPay isn't even widely used in Canada yet, so it still isn't a likely alternative, IMHO.)
--YS
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This is sort of continuing in an OT thread, but still... I'll bite.
I lived in the US for over a year, and I did find that Canadian banks seem to be (in general) more sophisticated than the US banks I dealt with. (Note - there may be more sophisticated US banks that I did not have a chance to visit.) What I missed most was the debit cards. The convenience of the Interac system I so relied upon before (and again, now that I have returned to Canada) was no longer available for us. We ended up getting Debit-MasterCards, which are not the same thing at all. (Usually no PIN entry, acts like a credit card that gets paid out of your account... The responsibility of a credit card without the benefit of credit.) That said, I suspect some of the convenience we have in Canada is because our population is so much smaller, we have fewer banks, and it is easier for those banks to work together on some systems.
Just FYI, at my (Canadian) bank, there is NO charge for depositing a US personal cheque. That may vary, according to your bank, and the plan you sign up for. Some banks/plans her also include a certain number of another bank's ATM fees free per month. (The interest in my chequing account is lower than what you'd normally get at a US bank, IIRC.)
Of course, I don't really see Canada as a realistic alternative to PayPal... but it's awfully warm in Toronto today, so maybe my brain is a bit fried...
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I don't know if you can buy/serve oxtail soup in the US, but you can in Canada. A friend of mine who has lived in the UK was thrilled to see this dish at a mall restaurant, as it is apparently illegal in the UK (mad cow concerns)!
... we do get that (dubious) privilege that some of our European neighbours lack, food-wise ... :-7
So
YS.
Heh, you won't be finishing the Baroque Cycle books anytime soon, then ... :-7
YS
This is modded "Funny", but this is actually one of the arguments that some students have been using against Turnitin!
... :-/
As a faculty member at a large university, I am still not sure if it will be worth the ill-will that comes with requiring students to submit their assignments to Turnitin
YS
Your sample size is so tiny, at best you can form a hypothesis (i.e. not a conclusion)! I guess you'd need a much larger workplace to actuallly carry out the experiments that could support or disprove your hypothesis.
... hence the nit-picking ...
Okay, I'm admittedly in the middle of preparing lectures for first-year science students
YS
Normally I hate commercials, but I have to admit that there are some I don't. Some I even ... enjoy.
... I've been sucked into those American Express Adventures of Seinfeld and Superman commercials. I am willing to sit in front of my computer and watch commercials that are much longer than a typical TV commercial. Mind you, typical TV commercials have some constraints that make such ads unlikely.
For example
YS
My father is from England. He had a very uncomfortable time when he arrived in Canada for the first time in the late 60s. He apparently wandered around the airport looking for signs for a "Toilet" for quite some time before breaking down and asking someone. (I can't remember if the signs said "restroom" or "washroom".)
You're not asking me, but this is /., so I'll jump in with my 2 cents!
...)
I'm in Toronto, and my doctor (and her office) is great. I can usually get an appointment when I want one (which could be the next day, or the next week or whatever). I might not be able to see my GP, but I can usually see one of the other doctors in that practise.
Mind you, what's always been problematic is finding a doctor who takes new patients. In Saskatoon, Calgary and Toronto I had to call quite a few places before I could find a GP. (Toronto was the only one that had a hotline I could call that helped me narrow down my search.)
When I lived in the US, I had *no* problem finding a doctor. But did it ever feel weird to have to cough up money each time I had an appointment! (Just the copayment, but still
YS
You're joking but ...
I once was involved in a tech support call while I was in the US (I was doing the calling) where I was asked to spell out a username that had a "z" in it. Being Canadian, I used "zed". Every time I said "zed", the tech support woman said "What?".
I felt pretty dumb once I realized the issue.
It depends on where you live ... both in Canada and the US.
I'm not an expert on the States - I lived in Connecticut for a little over a year, so most of what I know about differences is second-hand. (Some of my colleagues came from different states: Montana, Illinois, California, Tennessee.) It sounds like there are differences, though.
In terms of Canada, cost of living can vary quite a bit. I'm in Toronto, where a lot of things (like housing) are much higher than in other places I've lived - Saskatoon, Calgary. My husband has lived in Victoria and Vancouver. But there are a lot of factors - gas was cheaper in Alberta than in Saskatchewan. Grocery costs can vary. Etc.
I think that programmer wages vary widely across Canada, too, so I don't know that "40% less" would be applicable across the board.
YS.
Heh, I was just trying to remember which episode that was ...
Radio Bart
YS
Summary: Functionally clumsy, but it looks cool!!
... I don't think it even *looks* cool. I guess it's a bit more streamlined than those calculator watches ...
Ummm
My summary (FWIW): Functionally clumsy, butt ugly.
YS.
So, like Safari on a larger scale?
... but I use Safari at work, and I like the idea of an expanded version of it ...
I don't know that I'd pay $50/month
YS
Until now - 06-07-2003, 23:00 GMT+1 - we have received a grand total of 6305 mails. The oldest is dated Tue, 24 Jun 2003 01:10:17 GMT+1, and the bulk of the mail was sent between 01 July and 04 July 2003.
... received or sent?
It kind of depends on how you count the mails
YS
I was pleasantly surprised by a feature on the last VCR I bought ... it has the capability of editing out commercials. Thus, if you use that feature, it marks the commercial start/end after recording, and autoforwards commercials when you replay what you've taped. You don't see the commercial - just a blue screen. Zero exposure to advertising messages!
... every now and then an abrupt change of scene in a show seems to trick the VCR into thinking a commercial has started. Some shows are worse than others for this.
...
Of course, the marking part isn't foolproof
Anyhow, I'd be surprised if advertisers haven't made a fuss about this feature
YS.
One of the things that surprised me with the latest version of our Canadian bills was that braille is used! (Bank of Canada - currency - accessibility features)
...
I do wonder how well the braille stands up to the wear-and-tear such bills would go through during the normal lifetime of paper currency
YS.
One of my favourite web games uses Flash and Javascript ... Bij-voorbeeld Maj-Jong.
YS
Another major point:
... and that is not the focus in high school. Schools end up being like prisons, and form artificial societies that are not based on reality.
5) High school students are not doing anything useful. People like to have something real to work on
YS
"For me, it is a tough call. I read and loved Wyndham's work when I was child, "The Chrysalids" and "Midwich Cuckoos" entranced me (perhaps because of the central role of children)."
...
Ah, Wyndham! You know, I think he's one of the most underrated scifi writers, and he (along with Asimov and Bradbury) sparked my interest in the genre.
I reread some of Wyndham's works every few years. It is still a surprise to me to see how well his fiction stands up now that I'm an adult, with scientific training. (Reading "Trouble With Lichen" while I was in grad school gave me a new appreciation for the author's talent!)
What do I appreciate about his work? Realistic, well-drawn characters. Interesting story-lines. Plausible but interesting scientific concepts. Clear writing style. That's off the top of my head
YS
Could I suggest that people who are really interested about vaccines consult references on both sides of the story? Or even read something based on facts, on scientific methods, peer-reviewed (scientific publications in refereed journals)?
/.! Never mind. ;-)
Oh, wait, this is
YS
I'll bite ...
... but they are certainly peer-reviewed, and not completely anecdotal!)
...
What economic motives are there for vaccine makers to produce a product that could cause autism?
Just FYI, most of the employees at the vaccine company I am familiar with insist on their families being inoculated with the vaccine produced by that company. They are aware of the stringent testing, QA/QC and improvements in the products made by the company. Of course, all vaccine manufacturers have to meet an extremely high standard of quality now, but it shows you the loyalty and security that these employees feel about their employer's products.
As for searching the newsgroups, I have to just laugh. What an unbiased and peer-reviewed source! (Admittedly, not all scientific publications can be regarded as unbiased
With the recent upsurge of panicked parents refusing to let their children be vaccinated, I'm (pessimistically) awaiting the return of the scourges that our grandparents used to fear
YS
Thank you!
... or the horror story writers ...)
I've been doing some research, and this is the first objective listing of potential contraindications I've seen!
(It's hard to trust the LASIK providers
YS
I love the Nike PSA Play ... it's tiny, easy to use, etc. It's perfect for working out, for all the reasons described in the parent post.
...
Unfortunately for me, the the screw that you use to clip onto the armband/beltclip broke. I've been trying to contact customer support (Rio/SonicBlue) without much success. This seems to be a "known problem" according to some of the reviews I've seen for it
YS
Ditto. One of my friends uses only MSN instant messenger, so I finally signed up with Hotmail in order to chat with her. I've not given out that email address to anyone (though it's visible to the two people I chat with), and I've never received any spam beyond the occasional Hotmail ("Use it or lose it!") notices. (I have had the account since December '01.)
YS
Oops, took a closer look at that linked article ... now I understand.
(Of course, CertaPay isn't even widely used in Canada yet, so it still isn't a likely alternative, IMHO.)
--YS
This is sort of continuing in an OT thread, but still ... I'll bite.
... The responsibility of a credit card without the benefit of credit.) That said, I suspect some of the convenience we have in Canada is because our population is so much smaller, we have fewer banks, and it is easier for those banks to work together on some systems.
... but it's awfully warm in Toronto today, so maybe my brain is a bit fried ...
I lived in the US for over a year, and I did find that Canadian banks seem to be (in general) more sophisticated than the US banks I dealt with. (Note - there may be more sophisticated US banks that I did not have a chance to visit.) What I missed most was the debit cards. The convenience of the Interac system I so relied upon before (and again, now that I have returned to Canada) was no longer available for us. We ended up getting Debit-MasterCards, which are not the same thing at all. (Usually no PIN entry, acts like a credit card that gets paid out of your account
Just FYI, at my (Canadian) bank, there is NO charge for depositing a US personal cheque. That may vary, according to your bank, and the plan you sign up for. Some banks/plans her also include a certain number of another bank's ATM fees free per month. (The interest in my chequing account is lower than what you'd normally get at a US bank, IIRC.)
Of course, I don't really see Canada as a realistic alternative to PayPal
-- YS