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Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2004, 2:15 am
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By Mike O

Re: Ontario takes in more immigrants than Australia...

That may be figure for Ontario, but I suspect even it would be higher since it is commonly written in newspapers that around 12000 young adults leave for the USA alone within a year of graduating...
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2004, 1:54 am
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By Mike O

Re: Buying a car

If you can get a lease with a low interest rate, say between 0 and 2.5%, then leasing is definately worth considering. Other things to consider are the residual value, amount of driving you'll do,...
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2004, 1:39 am
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By Mike O

Re: Ontario takes in more immigrants than Australia...

Net immigration in Canada is about 125000 to 150000. About 125000 permanent residents leave Canada for good each year.
Forum: Canada
Oct 20th 2004, 4:56 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,880
Posted By Mike O

Re: British Roads V's Canadian Roads

The road surface normally same as UK but road design is a disgrace as are driving habits.

Driving in Canada - no lane discipline, a complete free for all, poor and inconsistent signage both in and...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2004, 3:45 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,940
Posted By Mike O

Re: Asthma U.K / Canada?????????

My father had a doctor who was somewhat unconventional in that he rarely prescribed drugs and knew a natural remedy for anything.

My father suffered from asthma for years and this old doctor...
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2004, 3:04 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,874
Posted By Mike O

Re: Interview - tie or no tie.

Suit and tie. Regardless of what the interviewer is wearing, the suit and tie is perfect attire.

And like Interested said, you won't believe what some people wear to work. Once you get the job you...
Forum: Canada
Oct 14th 2004, 8:06 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,691
Posted By Mike O

Re: which 4wd such i buy

Unless you live in an area with unpaved roads or in the middle of a swamp you probably do not need a 4wd. Only 5% of all 4wd owners have ever gone off road. If you insist on getting a 4wd for...
Forum: Europe
Feb 17th 2004, 2:15 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By Mike O

a good starting point:...

a good starting point: http://www.realestatecroatia.com/eng/
Many many other sites online. Try also croatian real estate exchange.
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2004, 10:36 am
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By Mike O

You can also bypass the whole voltage, PAL/NTSC,...

You can also bypass the whole voltage, PAL/NTSC, and region coding by using a computer. There is a small program called Remote Selector which allows you to ignore region coding as well as allows...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2003, 4:05 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,190
Posted By Mike O

This particular transformer has two output...

This particular transformer has two output sockets. Each is a three-prong American style. The unit is quiet. He has it located in a storage room and runs two hidden extension cords to his appliances....
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2003, 3:29 am
Replies: 38
Views: 4,190
Posted By Mike O

In Toronto, don't even bother going to Radio...

In Toronto, don't even bother going to Radio Shack for a step up transformer. You will have better selection and price at electronics stores run by Pakistanis or Indians at the malls in Brampton,...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2003, 3:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By Mike O

When Canadians talk about the great climate in BC...

When Canadians talk about the great climate in BC they are comparing it to other places in Canada. I was in Vancouver and
Victoria on business for 12 days straight and never saw the sun. I didn't...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2003, 3:05 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,457
Posted By Mike O

A4 is standard in the entire world from England...

A4 is standard in the entire world from England to China to the deepest darkest jungles of the Congo to Tasmasnia and the Falklands. But.... in Canada when you can get A4 (by ordering at Staples at...
Forum: Canada
Dec 15th 2003, 7:29 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,457
Posted By Mike O

A4 paper and blank greeting cards

Does anyone know where to buy A4 paper in Toronto?

Also, blank Christmas cards. I have had no luck finding them anywhere. Somehow I find preprinted messages impersonal and rarely do they say what...
Forum: rec.travel.europe
Apr 3rd 2003, 6:04 pm
Replies: 1,741
Views: 23,771
Posted By Mike O

Re: Californian v French wines (Was Re: Boycotting French And German Products......)

Actually, that was the common belief but genetic evidence proves its origins to southern Croatia. Many Croats have for years pointed to stories of ancestors bringing Mali Plavac vines to California...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2003, 6:07 am
Replies: 13
Views: 994
Posted By Mike O

Red face etlniwd my apologies, you are correct. Is...

etlniwd

my apologies, you are correct. Is that still done in new instalatons? But a phone purchased elsewhere will (or should) work in UK.

However, I still stand by my statement that someone...
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2003, 9:01 am
Replies: 13
Views: 994
Posted By Mike O

etlniwd , in order for the phone to ring, someone...

etlniwd , in order for the phone to ring, someone must actually dial your number!!!

Seriously though, if you have a problem with a phone, then the ringer is broken. Pretty much the whole world...
Forum: Canada
Mar 17th 2003, 2:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By Mike O

The biggest problem with forced air is...

The biggest problem with forced air is temperature differences from one room to the next and different temperature zones within elevations in the same room. It is possible to have cold feet in a hot...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2003, 2:25 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 994
Posted By Mike O

The standard is almost identical to European. You...

The standard is almost identical to European. You will not have problem with phones.
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