Best country to live in?

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by Beans, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. Kadark Banned Banned

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    The situation for Natives has substantially improved, and continues to get better. I agree that the Canadian Government should do more to help Natives avoid this cycle of poverty, but as it stands now, the opportunities are there. I live in a poor neighbourhood with tons of Natives, some of which are happy they have the reserves to fall back on; others are apathetic, and some think they deserve more privileges. In any event, Canada is still the best place in the world to live in, regardless of its questionable treatment of Natives.

    By the way, I've taken courses on the history of Natives, taught by a Mik'maq teacher.
     
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  3. crazyfreespirit "Custom User Title" Registered Senior Member

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    Ah, well then you're more of an authority then me lol.

    And yes of course, I wouldn't trade Canada for anything. One of my favourite moments, Canada day this year: around 80,000 people(a good portion of the city's population) standing up to sing Oh Canada. Made me tear up a little.
     
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  5. Kadark Banned Banned

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    What city do you live in? I'm in Halifax.
     
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  7. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    Is Canada religious?
     
  8. tablariddim forexU2 Valued Senior Member

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    They meant gyros (Greek), otherwise doner (Turkish), otherwise shawarma (Arabic). This is the big cone shaped lump of meat rotating on a vertical skewer; it is the most popular kebab in the world; I of course, am very well acquainted with kebabs.
     
  9. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    I don't like Shawarma

    Kefta Kebab= yum
     
  10. Spud Emperor solanaceous common tater Registered Senior Member

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    Ahhhmmm!
    Best country?
    Let's see.. nice climate( imperative), good standard of living(optional), lot's of space,clean air, sunshine, beaches/mountains/forests/shit like that, reasonable public health system etc,etc./boring shit like that.
    Funniest place outside of Ireland.
    Laid back ( politics sits way down the priority queue).
    Starts with an "A"..ends with an "A"
    Yes, Yes it's Austria, land of cockatoos and birthplace of Hitler, it doesn't get much better than this folks.
    Austria, wide brown land of clockmaking beerdrinkers.
    Austria, where snapper meets Schnapps. Ski down a mountain and there's surf at the bottom not rocks.
    Austria, where blokes are Blokenschpielz anzee sheep are nervous.
    Vat? Zere ist ein Schnauzer in mein camp.
    Tie Zat dog up or zere vill be dead babiez everyvhere!
    Rottveillers to zee compound!!
    Schutt zaatt Schpudd upp!
     
  11. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    A few facts about Tahiti that are even more reasons to live there....

    There is no sales tax in Tahiti. However, a special 2% reduced rate Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to all rented accommodations (hotel rooms, pensions and family stays), and room and meal packages -- both American Plan (3 meals) and Modified American Plan (breakfast and dinner). A 4% VAT rate applies to purchases in shops, stores and boutiques. A 6% VAT rate applies to bars, excursions, car rentals, snacks and restaurant involving meals not included in a room-meal package.

    Tahiti is a 12-month destination, with predictably tropical weather year-round. The average year-around temperature is 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh tropical breezes and ceiling fans are for the most part sufficient to maintain comfort indoors. Many hotels are air-conditioned. Water temperatures average 79 degrees in the winter and 84 degrees during the summer, with less than a degree of variation from the surface down to a depth of 150 feet.


    The most frequently visited islands are, Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Manihi and Rangiroa. Increasingly, more travelers are discovering the incredible and distinctive beauty that is found throughout the archipelagoes that comprise Tahiti and Her Islands.



    The number of people living in Tahiti is just over 220,000. About 75% are Polynesian; 15% European and about 10% Chinese.

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  12. Spud Emperor solanaceous common tater Registered Senior Member

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    Cosmic.
    Check out Taveuni ( Fiji)
     
  13. Xelios We're setting you adrift idiot Registered Senior Member

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    I've lived in Canada and Germany, and Canada is without a doubt the better of the two. Everything just feels open and light hearted in Canada, the people are nice, the scenery is gorgeous (especially if you live near the Rockies).

    I'd love to spend some time in Iceland though, heard lots of great things about it and know a few people who live there.
     
  14. Spud Emperor solanaceous common tater Registered Senior Member

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    Yep, nothing better than being frozen to a lamp-post!
     
  15. Kadark Banned Banned

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    There's no religion in government in Canada. The majority of the public claims they're Christian, although there are large groups of Arabs, Chinese, etc, in Canada. It's very multicultural, so there's lots of different religions.
     
  16. kmguru Staff Member

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    Yes, that is it. So, it is greek food then? There is a place in Salt Kae City that makes the best Gyros with incredible tomato sauce...ummm...ummm

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  17. crazyfreespirit "Custom User Title" Registered Senior Member

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    Oh, I've visited there. A very pretty city I thought.

    I'm from Waterloo region, Kitchener to be exact. It's about an hour south of Toronto.
     
  18. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    One thing I do like about Canada (well, I like alot of things but primarily) I like the Canadian Wild. I've never been there but I have always wanted to, just go there and survive on my own, looks great.
     
  19. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Antarctica
     
  20. kmguru Staff Member

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    Looks like a lot of smart sciforum members live in Canada...is the cold making the brain run faster?

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  21. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Survival mode..
     
  22. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    Ah I know gyros and shawarma, after you said it, it was unbelievably obvious. Duh!

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  23. crazyfreespirit "Custom User Title" Registered Senior Member

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    Ah, hiking in the rockies. Nothing beats it.
     

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