feufoma Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Yeah, I had the opportunity of living in Canada for a few months and found it to have a better overall standard of living than can be found anywhere in the U.S. The cities are cleaner, work better, have lower crime, and are just more liveable. I'm hopefully going to retire there! Last time I checked actual FACTS, Canada was the shining Northern Star!HEALTH INSURANCECanada- YESUSA- NOLIFE EXPECTANCYCanada- 79.6USA- 77.5INFANT MORTALITY RATESCanada- 4.69 out of 1,000USA- 7.2 out of 1,000HIGHEST LEVELS OF LITERACY AMONGST ADULT POPULATIONCanada- 19.5% of the populationUSA- 12.8%% OF ADULTS HOLDING COLLEGE DEGREECanada- 44%USA- 38%POVERTY RATESCanada- 15.4% and decreasingUSA- 18.9% and increasingMURDER RATESCanada- 1.9 per 100,000 peopleUSA- 5.9 per 100,000 people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenmeadows Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Last time I checked actual FACTS, Canada was the shining Northern Star!HEALTH INSURANCECanada- YESUSA- NOCanada's health insurance is more accurately described as "universal access to a waiting list." Because of this, many Canadians with serious illnesses pay out of pocket for medical treatment in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody_hawkeye Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Canada's health insurance is more accurately described as "universal access to a waiting list." Because of this, many Canadians with serious illnesses pay out of pocket for medical treatment in the U.S.Standard of living is not better according to the people I know there. To know what yoru money will buy, just look at the prices. The prices are the same as here on many things, so now look at the value of the Canadian dollar. Last I checked there was quite a difference, so the American dollar does not go nearly as far there as here. OK now, is their crime rate any better than here? I seriously doubt it. Our criminals escape to there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Two bank heists in the Woodlands this week. What? Is the Woodlands trying to go all Metro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Standard of living is not better according to the people I know there. To know what yoru money will buy, just look at the prices. The prices are the same as here on many things, so now look at the value of the Canadian dollar. Last I checked there was quite a difference, so the American dollar does not go nearly as far there as here. OK now, is their crime rate any better than here? I seriously doubt it. Our criminals escape to there.Not anymore. While at one time, the Canadian dollar was worth only 60 cents compared to the US dollar, it has risen 50%, and is now at 90 cents to the US dollar. And violent crime in the US has always dwarfed Canada's. Even with the huge drop in the US murder rate in the late 90s, the US has three times the murders per capita as Canada. While property crime is similar in both countries, violent crime in the US is far greater than Canada.http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/Collection-R/St...20us%20crime%22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 as much as i hate to report ugliness in the woodlands, i must report the following experience: last night, around 11:30PM, i headed to the convenience store for ice cream. my nephew, with his new permit in hand, wanted to drive. we headed to CVS and on our return to grogan's mill passed an unfortunate being. there was a woman (i think) with her skirt pulled up or pants on the ground mooning passing motorists, waving her/his hand near their backside. this person was on the wooded median in the middle of the separated road. my fifteen year old nephew asked if we should go back?! i said, "definitely not". i hope she/he didn't get run over. that was definitely not in the master plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) What is this world coming to!!!! Edited September 9, 2006 by Mark F. Barnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 We drove past also. There were rescue boats in the water. When I got home I looked it up. The boy was with his family playing soccer and when in to try to get the ball. The is a huge current right there and it probably sucked him under.There's a current? In a small lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Admittedly, I skipped over an incredible amount of bickering for this.Just so you all know, most of the world is multilingual, knowing and understanding two if not three languages. It is only common practice of those born in the United States to solely use a bastardized form of the English language to communicate.Maybe it would've done your son some good to learn the Spanish words and understand them, so he could be included, maybe that's the message you should've sent. Instead by complaining about how you don't like the fact that some kids are allowed to speak their first language, sing it to their parents too, you've promoted a certain kind of bigotry.You have black friends? Oh really? Are they from The Woodlands? I bet they're the well-spoken ones, not the ones who God forbid work at a fast food chain. You know, ebonics is a form of English dialect. However, I bet if your kid sang a rap song, you'd be enraged about that too. But, why? Because of the language, because it didn't fit your cozy definition of "American."Also, consider that most of the AMERICAS, that's plural by the way, is Spanish-speaking.As for Dora the Explorer being on Telemundo--it's a popular kids' show. They're not going to bother reworking the animation to exchange the spanish words for English words. Realize that the show promotes learning certain parts of the Spanish language that little kids may have yet to learn. And, just because you speak a language does not mean you can read it. It promotes reading too.Lady, why don't you call Walton and Johnson with your opinions? I hope they make you cry. Or worse yet, I hope they make you believe that they actually agree with you while making you looking like an incredible idiot.---Skipping to crime:There's virtually no crime in this city minus the illicit substance abuse and vandalism. All of it is done by a bunch of bored, bratty, white kids whose parents aren't supervising them properly. I've almost been run off the road intentionally by sixteen year olds at one in the morning, on a school night. When I honked the horn at them indicating my frustrations, they met me at the nearest stop sign, got out of the car, and threw water at my car, missing entirely. I was disappointed that they weren't even brave enough to throw the plastic bottle at my car that could've reasonably run them over on the excuse of self-defense.You have to also consider that these obnoxious kids are probably buying lots and lots of cocaine with all that money that exists to throw around. And, baisically, that will make them both testy and daring. I literally watched some kids deal drugs right in front of a gas station. I didn't call the cops. Why? I don't really want to get involved. I'm not really a concerned citizen. My concerns did arise when one of those kids started threatening me as if she was going to get out of the car and beat me up. And, for what? Looking at her? Truth be told, I was checking out my fiance's butt while I happened to see incriminating activity. See, bratty kids who think the world revolves around them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) The youth of today are expose to Ganster type video games ,music and the stupid mtv showing them how to were there pant's below there beehinds. Pull your pant's up and turn your hat forword and be a proud American. Edited September 13, 2006 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody_hawkeye Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 ---Skipping to crime:There's virtually no crime in this city minus the illicit substance abuse and vandalism. All of it is done by a bunch of bored, bratty, white kids whose parents aren't supervising them properly. I've almost been run off the road intentionally by sixteen year olds at one in the morning, on a school night. When I honked the horn at them indicating my frustrations, they met me at the nearest stop sign, got out of the car, and threw water at my car, missing entirely. I was disappointed that they weren't even brave enough to throw the plastic bottle at my car that could've reasonably run them over on the excuse of self-defense.You have to also consider that these obnoxious kids are probably buying lots and lots of cocaine with all that money that exists to throw around. And, baisically, that will make them both testy and daring. I literally watched some kids deal drugs right in front of a gas station. I didn't call the cops. Why? I don't really want to get involved. I'm not really a concerned citizen. My concerns did arise when one of those kids started threatening me as if she was going to get out of the car and beat me up. And, for what? Looking at her? Truth be told, I was checking out my fiance's butt while I happened to see incriminating activity. See, bratty kids who think the world revolves around them.Admittedly we have problems with teens. Do you live in the north of town? This thread is about The Woodlands and far north area. You are quite incorrect in your generalkization about all the crime being a result of our teens. Your experiences notably are with teens but they are incidents, not the experiences of a large number of people. White? Who is white? An Irish immigrant? A Hispanic? Who is black? A Hispanic American? An Afro American? Someone of French descent? You did not mention anyone red? How about someone yellow? I am sorry. You have a oolored racist attitude in your words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Someone tried to break into our neighbors house at 4:30 am this weekend. Trying all doors. She called 911.........it took 20 minutes for them to get here............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody_hawkeye Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 In The Woodlands? Can I take that with me to the governance forum? I will sure remember it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22Blessings Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Walton and Johnson? Who are they?Sorry I don't listen to FM for Talk radio. I'm a KSEV fan all the way.If you read those responses in which you are referring to, they are from last month.aahh...now I see. One post.One word: Troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 In The Woodlands? Can I take that with me to the governance forum? I will sure remember it.Yes back in Sterling Ridge. I will try to get some more information for you, perhaps the name of the responding officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yes back in Sterling Ridge. I will try to get some more information for you, perhaps the name of the responding officer. Edit for further info: After talking to my neighbor she said it actually took 30 minutes. The officer told her it was a busy night and implied that her call wasn't serious............how would 911 know? What if the intruder had actually broken in after the call. He also told her they were getting 25 more officers in January so calls like this would be answered faster...... Anyway, she is contacting, via email, the governance and the association. This is why the Woodlands needs a private patrol...not just the sherriffs department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 New Woodland's budget considering additional 1.5 million annually for more patrols. It may come at the expense of the Woodlands Athletic Center. Sept. 12, 2006, 9:13AMWoodlands budget process ready to startPublic safety funding expected to lead prioritiesBy BETH KUHLESChronicle CorrespondentThe Woodlands will be facing some major financial decisions in the 2007 budgeting process, including finding funding for more law enforcement, a sixth fire station and eliminating a deficit at The Woodlands Recreation Center.The three associations governing The Woodlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 (edited) story read on Woodlands Online Edited October 19, 2006 by pineda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 i don't see a weapon. did she SCARE!! the money away from the teller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 i don't see a weapon. did she SCARE!! the money away from the teller? I think the note read, "Hand over the money, or it is gonna get UGLIER!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I think the note read, "Hand over the money, or it is gonna get UGLIER!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Do they not have armed guards anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I have nothing valuable to add other than to comment the topic heading peaked my interest to check it out so I could see how "ugly" this woman was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I think the note read, "Hand over the money, or it is gonna get UGLIER!" The news reports read that the robber could be a man or a woman - they aren't even sure..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I have nothing valuable to add other than to comment the topic heading peaked my interest to check it out so I could see how "ugly" this woman was.Five bucks TJ won't let this slide much further!! LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Five bucks TJ won't let this slide much further!! LOL!!! , Puma, you just had to post that, didn't you ? Couldn't have just "Looked" and moved on. I can't talk, I am guilty sometimes also. Always liked a good "drive-by" posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 , Puma, you just had to post that, didn't you ? Couldn't have just "Looked" and moved on. I can't talk, I am guilty sometimes also. Always liked a good "drive-by" posting. Bo Pilgrim just called looking for you! I have nothing valuable to add other than to comment the topic heading peaked my interest to check it out so I could see how "ugly" this woman was. TJ I so was looking for "What else is new" from you! You feeling okay or are you worn out from chasing the Gardner! ROTFLMAO!!!! Sorry Pum you got to keep your left up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 well, i think i found the wig: http://www.greatwigs.co.uk/shop/product402.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 , Puma, you just had to post that, didn't you ? Couldn't have just "Looked" and moved on. To add to it, she could be a tranny. Sorry Pum you got to keep your left up! I am afraid now, your banner in your signature says I have too much porn on my PC, how does it know this with the IP and provider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 This is what you call a "Tranny-surprise". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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