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Forum: Current Events Topic: Air Canada launches �all-in' air fares in ads |
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:56 pm
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Replies: 36
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| they are just the first, all airlines will have have to give full disclosure by the end of 2012. |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Air Canada launches �all-in' air fares in ads |
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:18 pm
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| About time...so sick of those damn add ons, such as Fuel surcharge, Airport improvement fee,etc |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Caterpillar to close London, Ont. locomotive plant |
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:40 am
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Replies: 89
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| While I have no time for unions.....I agree that Caterpillar pulled a fast one here. I know of no one who can maintain their standard of living with a 50% wage cut. Also what would it do to the local economy if 400 families lose their homes, just to stay employed. Better off the union pony up some c... |
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Forum: Canadian Politics Topic: Canadian politics,questions for Justin Trudeau? |
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:33 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 410
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| While maintaining the current tax rate, how would you tackle the current deficit? |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Is a university degree still key to finding a good job? |
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:38 pm
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Replies: 40
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| Lemmy That is why I didnt do specifics when it comes to Bachelor of Arts programs because some are very useful others not so much, take my brother for example, he went to university to get a degree in kinesiology (sp?) with a minor in education, wants to be a gym teacher. He wasted his time in univ... |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Is a university degree still key to finding a good job? |
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:13 pm
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| Lemmy That is why I didnt do specifics when it comes to Bachelor of Arts programs because some are very useful others not so much, take my brother for example, he went to university to get a degree in kinesiology (sp?) with a minor in education, wants to be a gym teacher. He wasted his time in univ... |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Is a university degree still key to finding a good job? |
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:10 pm
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| With respect, "hard work" has little to do with making advances in your career. The two most important things: 1(a). Networking 1(b). Education You always see guys with lots of education working dead end jobs. Why? They have no people skills and in turn, have made no contacts along the wa... |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Is a university degree still key to finding a good job? |
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:38 pm
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| Lemmy That is why I didnt do specifics when it comes to Bachelor of Arts programs because some are very useful others not so much, take my brother for example, he went to university to get a degree in kinesiology (sp?) with a minor in education, wants to be a gym teacher. He wasted his time in unive... |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Is a university degree still key to finding a good job? |
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:10 am
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| As some of you know, I am a recruiter for the Canadian Forces and deal with individuals from all types of educational back grounds, which has given me a unique perspective much like an HR professional mentioned earlier. Most individuals who dont get in (besides those with "issues") are bec... |
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Forum: Canadian Politics Topic: Tony Clement apologizes for telling the truth |
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:47 am
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Replies: 19
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| How does that saying go ? "Dont argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and then beat you", Clement should've known better |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Court backs Ontario's $50B lawsuit against tobacco | CTV Tor |
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:27 pm
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| If smoking is so harmful why dont they just make it illegal, because even 50 billion isnt enough to cover the health care costs and the tax money the government gets is a pittance. |
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Forum: Improve Canada! Topic: Sky-high transit a possibility for gridlocked Canadians |
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:24 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 418
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| It is interesting but I couldnt do it especially on windy days, I dont see it working in an area that has a large number of power failures every year.....imagine getting stuck in that thing with no power, and no way to get you down....yikes That's what backup generators are for :wink: Have you seen... |
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Forum: Improve Canada! Topic: Sky-high transit a possibility for gridlocked Canadians |
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:16 am
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| It is interesting but I couldnt do it especially on windy days, I dont see it working in an area that has a large number of power failures every year.....imagine getting stuck in that thing with no power, and no way to get you down....yikes |
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Forum: Games Topic: You have only $1000 for a month, can you make it? |
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:19 am
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Replies: 16
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| I made it through with $189 left, but I would have an unhappy child, unhgappy family and unhappy friends.....I want to try it again doing a different job |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: B.C. MLA fed-up after five days on welfare rate |
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:51 am
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Replies: 64
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| No offense, but where does the single mom of 2 kids leave her kids at night when she's working DHL night shift, and where do they go when mom sleeps during the day? But is welfare really the best alternative to gainful employment for a single mom, my mom worked whatever she could to put food on the... |
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