WTF is going on in this country !!!!
Aug 24th 2007, 4:41 am
#121
A lion in your lap
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Re: WTF is going on in this country !!!!
"With low crime, little threat from instability or terrorism and a highly developed transport and communications infrastructure, Canada and Australia are home to the most liveable destinations in the world. Four of the ten most liveable cities surveyed by the Economist Intelligence Unit are in Australia.
While liveability considers factors of recreational and cultural activity, the "big city buzz" can hamper the scores of some cities, although not to the extent that a city will present significant challenges. Global centres such as New York, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong and Paris may find themselves let down precisely because of their size and attractiveness. Traffic congestion and higher crime rates associated with large urban centres have, to some extent, offset the obvious cultural gains of living in such locations."
See the WORLDS MOST LIVEABLE CITIES thread for 2007. Where is London on the list? Hm, Hm?
Ok, the debate is officially over. We rest our case.
While liveability considers factors of recreational and cultural activity, the "big city buzz" can hamper the scores of some cities, although not to the extent that a city will present significant challenges. Global centres such as New York, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong and Paris may find themselves let down precisely because of their size and attractiveness. Traffic congestion and higher crime rates associated with large urban centres have, to some extent, offset the obvious cultural gains of living in such locations."
See the WORLDS MOST LIVEABLE CITIES thread for 2007. Where is London on the list? Hm, Hm?
Ok, the debate is officially over. We rest our case.
http://www.immigrationpaths.com/about-sydney.html
Sydney also suffers from some of the disadvantages of large cities such as traffic jams and frustrations with public transport. It is probably the worst of Australia's cities to get around.
In quality of life studies, Australia's large cities rate very favourably compared with cities elsewhere. As you might expect, Sydney rates very well too but its overall score is lower than it might be because crime rates are similar to London's and New York's. Fortunately, not all areas in Sydney have high crime and there are plenty of areas with low crime rates.
Aug 24th 2007, 4:43 am
#124
F*** it!
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Re: WTF is going on in this country !!!!
Aug 24th 2007, 4:43 am
#125
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Re: WTF is going on in this country !!!!
Because it complies with your preconceived notions?
Aug 24th 2007, 4:48 am
#126
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Re: WTF is going on in this country !!!!
Matt, she retired as an MP in 1992. I refer to the years she was "in power". The years that she was Prime Minster - 1979 to 1990.
Aug 24th 2007, 4:50 am
#128
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Re: WTF is going on in this country !!!!
says who?
http://www.immigrationpaths.com/about-sydney.html
Sydney also suffers from some of the disadvantages of large cities such as traffic jams and frustrations with public transport. It is probably the worst of Australia's cities to get around.
In quality of life studies, Australia's large cities rate very favourably compared with cities elsewhere. As you might expect, Sydney rates very well too but its overall score is lower than it might be because crime rates are similar to London's and New York's. Fortunately, not all areas in Sydney have high crime and there are plenty of areas with low crime rates.
http://www.immigrationpaths.com/about-sydney.html
Sydney also suffers from some of the disadvantages of large cities such as traffic jams and frustrations with public transport. It is probably the worst of Australia's cities to get around.
In quality of life studies, Australia's large cities rate very favourably compared with cities elsewhere. As you might expect, Sydney rates very well too but its overall score is lower than it might be because crime rates are similar to London's and New York's. Fortunately, not all areas in Sydney have high crime and there are plenty of areas with low crime rates.
Actually that same website that you're quoting from has contradicted itself, as it also cites:
"Australia is often described as "the lucky country". When you look more closely, the reasons for this description become clear.
In quality of life surveys, Australian cities such as Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney are consistently ranked in the world's top ten best cities.
In 2005, Melbourne was rated as the best city in the world to live in by The Economist Intelligence Unit, with other Australian cities only slightly behind".
So I don't get it, it's either one or the other.
I was on another immigration website yesterday which claimed Australia "has an emerging identity" also. Geez, I think we have our own identity by now?
Sydney suffers from things like traffic jams and public transport frustrations eh? Well, who would have guessed that?
Just graciously admit defeat will ya?
Last edited by Vegemite; Aug 24th 2007 at 4:58 am.
Aug 24th 2007, 5:07 am
#132
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Re: WTF is going on in this country !!!!
you are way to anal , maybe you should kick back a little, relax a little bit maybe get some sex, i dunno just chill.
