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12-17-2009, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Marco911  High school education should be a right, but university should be a privilege.
Canada has the highest number of univ grads in the world per capita, but univ grads make less in Canada then they do in the U.S. See the connection? Plus universities in Canada have a difficulty branding themselves unlike ivy league universities in the U.S. For instance, Harvard considers more than grades when admitting students. You rarely see deadbeat nerds at Harvard, like you would at UBC or SFU.
Personally, I think universities should be tough to get into - catering to perhaps the top 5-10% of the population in IQ. They should expand the community colleges for dumber folks - like Kwantlen, Langara, Cap College etc. If they keep universities exclusive, univ grads in Canada would at least command a higher wage, and a degree would mean something. | agreed ... universities should be for the elite minds
not saying everyone else is dumb .. but langara kwantlen should be enough
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12-17-2009, 11:43 PM
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FYI, Capilano is now a university. 
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12-18-2009, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by J____ vancouver is expensive to live in because the government takes all the citizens money | Here's a little fact to chew on:
I saved $3K income tax by moving from Ontario to BC.
Your argument should be about costs of living. Why does the same breakfast cost $10 in Ottawa and includes unlimited coffee, while here it costs $12 + $2 for coffee?
Quick answer: housing costs. Sure there are many other reasons, yet housing stands above them all. Its not cheap to live here.
This needs to change. I'm a software engineer and could work anywhere in NA for about the same money. Why would I come to Vancouver to work when I could pay less housing costs and live on the beach in California? Florida? Texas?
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12-18-2009, 12:15 PM
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#154 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by taylor192 Here's a little fact to chew on:
I saved $3K income tax by moving from Ontario to BC.
Your argument should be about costs of living. Why does the same breakfast cost $10 in Ottawa and includes unlimited coffee, while here it costs $12 + $2 for coffee?
Quick answer: housing costs. Sure there are many other reasons, yet housing stands above them all. Its not cheap to live here.
This needs to change. I'm a software engineer and could work anywhere in NA for about the same money. Why would I come to Vancouver to work when I could pay less housing costs and live on the beach in California? Florida? Texas? | "Lifestyle" - whatever that means (or what property companies would like us to believe.)
When you have the mountains and ocean at your doorstep, a fair-trade coffee shop, a Whole Foods/Capers store, a dog and accompanying leash-free park, and yoga studio in your neighbourhood, what else more is there to life?  | |
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12-18-2009, 01:47 PM
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^ you gay?
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12-18-2009, 01:47 PM
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#156 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Blame China
China has been printing money. But unlike other currencies, RMB is not free floating. THat's why the Chinese people can come here, buy everything, and jack up the price.
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12-18-2009, 07:44 PM
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#157 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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so i guess this will be in effect starting January 2010
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12-18-2009, 11:31 PM
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#158 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane ^ you gay? | No, but this is the lifestyle that affluent Vancouverites live. I don't live in Kits or Yaletown, but I spend enough time in both areas to have some insight.
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12-19-2009, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Marco911 High school education should be a right, but university should be a privilege.
Canada has the highest number of univ grads in the world per capita, but univ grads make less in Canada then they do in the U.S. See the connection? Plus universities in Canada have a difficulty branding themselves unlike ivy league universities in the U.S. For instance, Harvard considers more than grades when admitting students. You rarely see deadbeat nerds at Harvard, like you would at UBC or SFU.
Personally, I think universities should be tough to get into - catering to perhaps the top 5-10% of the population in IQ. They should expand the community colleges for dumber folks - like Kwantlen, Langara, Cap College etc. If they keep universities exclusive, univ grads in Canada would at least command a higher wage, and a degree would mean something. |
this is where Masters and PhDs come in.
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08-25-2011, 03:40 PM
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sorry to revive old thread but what are parking meter rates near gastown? driving there tonight to eat for a few hours which i don't know if it's worth driving.
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08-25-2011, 04:29 PM
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^ its .50 an hour
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08-25-2011, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TG sorry to revive old thread but what are parking meter rates near gastown? driving there tonight to eat for a few hours which i don't know if it's worth driving. | Should probably calculate your fuel use too while you are at it. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-25-2011, 04:59 PM
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Stop being a dick go make some friends and carpool then omgz you'd be forced to socialize! Quote:
Originally Posted by Obsideon There are some jobs like working at restaurants that close late in which the Skytrain already shuts down at like around midnight, what is it 1am on the weekend? Weak!
A cab ride home would cost even more than paying for parking! | | |
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08-25-2011, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TG sorry to revive old thread but what are parking meter rates near gastown? driving there tonight to eat for a few hours which i don't know if it's worth driving. | I understand some people are really on such a tight budget in these so called tough times that they even have to think twice before they purchase anything. Whether it's the name brand item vs brand name item at the stores or almost starving yourself a meal short a day just to get some extra cash. Otherwise, I personally think it's pretty dumb to have the deciding factor of going out to eat with some people or not be decided by what the parking rate for a few hours. I think you should bus.
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08-25-2011, 05:48 PM
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I know your not the brightest guy around but even junkies know they wont last one winter anywhere but here. Quote:
Originally Posted by spyker That idea works pretty well,it worked out for Alberta in 1988.
New York should just clean that fucking city and round up all the bums and guidos and ship them off to New Jersey. | | |
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08-25-2011, 06:09 PM
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#166 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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What exactly is a deadbeat nerd? People with education that never work a real job?
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08-25-2011, 11:10 PM
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^ no skills other than hitting the books
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08-25-2011, 11:14 PM
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#168 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Originally Posted by winson604 I understand some people are really on such a tight budget in these so called tough times that they even have to think twice before they purchase anything. Whether it's the name brand item vs brand name item at the stores or almost starving yourself a meal short a day just to get some extra cash. Otherwise, I personally think it's pretty dumb to have the deciding factor of going out to eat with some people or not be decided by what the parking rate for a few hours. I think you should bus. | i'm going regardless. the question wasn't whether i should go or not because of parking but instead, whether i should bus or drive because of parking. i was constrained on time and wanted to see if it was worth the $$. in the end i drove and i found a parking meter that was $1/hour. my friend and i couldn't believe it but that's what the parking meter said and it didn't lie.
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08-26-2011, 12:30 AM
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Cool starry bra u Probably saved a few bucks with that magical meter  Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-26-2011, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TG sorry to revive old thread but what are parking meter rates near gastown? driving there tonight to eat for a few hours which i don't know if it's worth driving. | I can appreciate where you're coming from, yet for me its not about the price, its about actually finding a spot. I used to have to circle Denman for 10-20 mins to find a spot on side streets, so I stopped driving there and took my bicycle, motorcycle, or bus instead.
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08-26-2011, 07:57 AM
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#171 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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I know it takes a little effort and time, but if you go a little earlier to your destination, you can still find some free spots...  | |
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08-26-2011, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Death2Theft What exactly is a deadbeat nerd? People with education that never work a real job? | Um...let me guess...you.
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08-26-2011, 08:09 AM
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#173 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by Death2Theft I know you're not the brightest guy around,but even junkies know they wont last one winter anywhere but here. | I just fixed it for you,use a spell check before posting next time.
Just a friendly reminder coming from a guy that's not the brightest around.
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08-26-2011, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by winson604 I understand some people are really on such a tight budget in these so called tough times that they even have to think twice before they purchase anything. Whether it's the name brand item vs brand name item at the stores or almost starving yourself a meal short a day just to get some extra cash. Otherwise, I personally think it's pretty dumb to have the deciding factor of going out to eat with some people or not be decided by what the parking rate for a few hours. I think you should bus. | Ah makes sense, my bad homie I just thought you were being cheap lol. Glad it all worked out though.
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08-26-2011, 09:11 AM
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I'd prefer to take transit to downtown area. Save myself the headache of finding a spot. Transit in downtown is actually pretty good.
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