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funny, my nephew who went to the University of Toronto seems to think it is the "Harvard of Canada." :speech: :roll: Yeah I've heard that too. I thought about going there, but my GPA wasn't high enough =-0(

Cool Thread! Great Before and After's!

Ohhh ok, its cool. =-0) I apologize for the poor quality of my photos. My boyfriend was driving and so I didn't get to take alot of photos. Hopefully today I can!

Great photos. What cute town! I really like the fact that they have a operational train station, thats so cool! I'd love to take a train across the country. The closes I've come is Via from Montreal to Toronto!

Really?? I thought about going to Concordia, which is near by! I hear McGill is a REALLY good school! I love Montreal. I went to L'universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi for French over summer semester two summers ago! I loved it! The PQ sh!t was annoyiong, but the people in Quebec are VERY nice and when I messed up in French, they just smiled and tried to help me out! If my French was better, I would have applied for a job in Quebec. But its not, so I applied in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Alberta! I think I have a good shot at getting the job at the Atles Mines National Historic site this summer, mostly because of my degree! And yeah, I'm from Columbus go I go to school at Cleveland State. I graduate in December though! Thanks God! lol I'm so over school!

So many beautiful buildings! Hopefully Detroit will come back sometime soon!

Very senic! Nice photos

Umm I'm immigrating there, I have friends there, and I lived there and went to school there.

LOL I only speak the truth, the comments about Canada and Canadians on this threat prove how moronic and egotistical some Americans are! And I'll leave when I'm good and ready! And yes, the world would be a mess, thats because the US is the worlds largest economy, so duh! And what does having a smaller population have with having an inferiority complex? Germany, the UK, and Italy have smaller populations and no one says that have a complex! So whats your point! And just FYI, I speak to Canadians daily and none of them have a complex!

Please don't tell me your that dumb! Only a few of those were from immigrants, the rest are from native born Canadians. The fact that you don't seem able to understand that Canadians are just as proud of their country as you, once again says how ignorant and narrow minded you are. I mean c'mon, when was the last time you were IN CANADA OR TALKED TO A CANADIAN? My guess is, its been awhile. And in Canada, we have Free Speech! Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms states " Everyone has the following Fundamental Rights; freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication" The Supreme Court of Canada has stated that you have the right to say what you want, provided that it is not hate speech meant to insight hate or violence against an identifiable group! In Canada we believe in protecting all citizens from the threat of hatred and violence, whether they are Muslims, Jewish, or whatever. And are slow or something? Do you know ANYTHING about the military history of Canada? Canada was involved in WWI and WWII well before the US grew a pair. So don't lecture me on "Fighting for Freedom". Canada entered WWI on August 14th 1914 and WWII on Sept 10th 1939. When the US was hiding in a corner, brave Canadian Men and Woman were fighting and dying in the trenches of France or fighting in Italy. And that tradition of services continues in Afghanistan, a war which YOU started and asked us to help you fight!

This is whats on mine now, but I have had several on here!

Yeah I agree, I bought my German and French Verb practice books there! My ex (4th pic) from Dallas was in town, and so I wanted to show him German Village, my home parish (St. Marys) and the bookloft, which he loved! He wasn't as impressed with our Capital Building though. He thought the one in Austin was better. Naturally I disagreed, but I'm biased I guess being from the Capital City!

I went to the Bookloft one day and I snapped a few photos!

Awesome thread! I always find them interesting and informative!

Ummmm Thats not "Downtown", atleast not proper! And who has the money to shop at some of those over priced "Boutiques" anyways! I know I sure as hell don't! 3359.03 Downtown District boundary. The Downtown District is that area indicated on the official city zoning map and bounded as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Interstate 70 and the western bank of the Scioto River; Thence northeasterly along the Scioto River to the first railroad right-of-way; Thence northerly along said railroad right-of-way to the first intersecting railroad right-of-way; Thence westerly along said railroad right-of-way to the intersection of State Route 315; Thence northerly along State Route 315 to the intersection of Interstate 670; Thence easterly along Interstate 670 to the intersection of Interstate 71; Thence southerly along Interstate 71 to the intersection of Interstate 70; Thence westerly along Interstate 70 to the place of beginning. http://ordlink.com/cgi-bin/hilite.pl/codes/columbus/_DATA/TITLE33/Chapter_3359_DOWNTOWN_DISTRICT.html#4

I like Easton, but I'd prefer to shop downtown!

Great photos and such a lovely place! Can anyone translate the German on the Erkenbrecher monument? I only know a couple of the words! =-0(

Cute town!

My adventures in Jesusland (Oklahoma) with my BF! Sorry about the quality, I'll have better ones tomorrow! A bientot! Tulsa (pronounced /ˈtʌlsə/) is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 45th-largest in the United States. With an estimated population of 384,037 in 2007, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 905,755 residents projected to reach one million between 2010 and 2012. In 2007, the Tulsa-Bartlesville Combined Statistical Area had a population of 955,643 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Tulsa County, the most densely populated county in Oklahoma, and extends into Osage, Rogers, and Wagoner counties. Tulsa was first settled in the 1830s by the Creek Native American tribe. In 1921, it was the site of the infamous Tulsa Race Riot, one of the largest and most destructive acts of racial violence in the history of the United States. For most of the 20th century, the city held the nickname "Oil Capital of the World" and played a major role as one of the most important hubs for the American oil industry. Tulsa has been credited as the birthplace of U.S. Route 66 and the home of Western Swing music. Once heavily dependent on the oil industry, economic downturn and subsequent diversification efforts created an economic base in the energy, finance, aviation, telecommunications and technology sectors. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa, at the head of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, is the most inland riverport in the U.S. with access to international waterways. Two institutions of higher education within the city operate at the NCAA Division I level, Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa. Located near Tornado Alley, the city frequently experiences severe weather. It is situated on the Arkansas River at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in northeast Oklahoma, a region of the state known as "Green Country." Considered the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma, Tulsa houses two world-renowned art museums, full-time professional opera and ballet companies, and one of the nation's largest concentrations of art deco architecture. In 2005, the city was selected as one of "America's Most Livable Large Cities." People from Tulsa are described as "Tulsans." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa,_Oklahoma

LOL That is gross!!!!! I love my dog, but not that much!

That was amazing! Thanks for sharing!

So beautiful!

Umm then what would you call the star? Its an article about someone who is PROUD TO BE CANADIAN AND NOT AMERICAN! I'm simply pointing out that despite the early ignorant assertion, most Canadians do not compare themselves to Americans or America!

http://thevancouversuncontests.com/canadaday/feedback.html Thank you for entering our Canada Day contest and telling us what makes you Proud to be Canadian.. This is what you had to say about being proud to be Canadian: There are so many countries in the world in a turmoil and our young men and women volunteer to bring stability to their people. Until you travel outside this continent you don't and can't realize how fortunate we are. We have internal problems but we are FREE!! We can vote without retaliation!! CANADA is THE place to live!! Ev Adams, Surrey The red and white flag with the maple leaf. The freedom to express my opinion to travel and live my life in a manner in which I choose. Knowing that my grandparents were welcomed into this country freely which in turn created a better life for myself and my parents. The Canadian Rockies The Prairies and The Eastern Coast. The feeling of being safe and being home whenever I arrive back from a foreign country. These are the things that make me proud to be a Canadian. Darlene Bunio, Coquitlam We are a peaceful nation. Heidi Clark, Vancouver When I travel around the world where I meet many people - professional artists thespians etc. and invariable a dispute or a point of controversy would arise. More so with people of strong opinions. In every case I am asked to be the arbitrator because I am a Canadian and because of this fact the gathering would feel I would be the most fair and diplomatic person to amicably settle the dispute in question. Fi Dastoor, Vancouver I am filled with pride for my country Canada because of the respect it receives from the rest of the world. Also because of the care we give to citizens of countries who are not as fortunate as us. We are free to make our own choices. We are free to vote for whom we want we can choose our education career(s) religion whom to marry how many children to have. This is the best place on Earth! I am so thankful to be a Canadian! Tamara Davidson, Kelowna I emigrated to Canada in 1968 from the UK. After many years here I decided that this was the country for me and I loved being a Canadian. While still having ties to the "old country" I am proud of my adopted country and all it stands for. I love hockey and cheer for the Vancouver Canucks and there is no place in the world better than Vancouver and its magnificent scenery. Life here is so much easier especially as one grows older. I love to show visitors around my lovely city and am proud to call it home. Patricia Dent, Vancouver Canadians have made such a large impact on the world with thier discoveries and inventions without chest beating eg. Banting and Best - insulin. Dennis Donnelly, North Vancouver I am proud to be Canadian because I love Canada's historic cultural diversity. I recently returned from Quebec where I spent a month learning French and the Quebecois culture. Although our provinces are united under the Canadian banner Quebec strongly retains it's traditional culture that is so unique to Canada. This opportunity allowed me to understand and experience all aspects of what is means to be Canadian. Canada's open attitude to preserving cultures extends far beyond the official role of the Quebecois culture and welcomes many new traditions into our country. This is why I am a proud Canadian. Nicole Dublanko, Vancouver I am proud to be a canadian because the country is BEAUTIFUL!! The air is clean and I feel free as bird. There are alot of jobs out here. We have four seasons that are fabulous and amazing!! The people are friendly!! We have a chance to speak our voice. We have majestic mountians and vast forests. We our war zone free!!! I'm proud because we our enviromentally clean country. We have great education. I am proud most of all because this country is just one big GRATEFUL TO LIVE IN!!! Kim Eadie, North Vancouver My husband and I just became Canadian citizens last Thursday and we are proud of so many things. I am proud that 19 nationalities were represented that day. I am proud that I can walk the streets of my neighborhood and feel safe. I am proud that Canada is sensitive to the problems of other countries but doesn't interfere in violent ways. I am proud that I can practice a religion or more importantly choose not to. I am proud to vote next time. I am proud that you accepted me and I intend to live up to that. Barbara Fairchild, Vancouver I am proud to be Canadian because of people like Terry Fox and Rick Hansen who have shown every nation that one person truly can change the world for the better of us all. Dareen Frew, Richmond I came from Switzerland 20 years ago and this is the country which I am meant to live. I live in God's country... where else do you have the ocean lakes mountains and the most gorgeous scenery in the world all in one country? I love the great outdoors and am truly blessed to be a part of it all and have never looked back! Marcel Gregori, North Vancouver When I visit other countries around the world I wear a Canadian flag pin. I wear this pin beccause I am proud of my heritage and I know that people love Canadians. We are recognized as a friendly country well respected and admired by other nationalities. I recently took a trip from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island. I loved the experience of knowing we have the most beautiful landscape in the world on both sides of our country and very friendly welcoming people. I am lucky to be a Canadian. Dawn Lantela, Coquitlam I am proud to be Canadian as we are different people all under one flag. We accept all cultures and religions and embrace them. We accept all people for who they are and help them become Canadians. I am proud to be a Canadian for what we stand for honesty empathy and caring. Lynn Lilje, Surrey I'm proud to be Canadian because we have the prettiest money.(Would love to have the purple bills). We get along with each other comapred to other countries no wars here. People in other countries like us better than others. We don't get taxed on lottery winnings not that I've ever won. We have Much Music. There are quite a few good bands and actors that are Canadian. Can't think of anything else right now. It would be much easier to think of things to complain about. Have a good day. Pick me Please :). Jennifer McCauley, Surrey I am PROUD TO BE CANADIAN because my grandparents and their parents help to build this country to be the best place to live in this world. We can be proud that those before us fought for us all to live in a peaceful nation and provided opportunities for us and all that come to our country for a better life. Kim Pike, North Vancouver We have the most beautiful country. I believe that the people from the 1800 & 1900's made this country what it is today. The farmers of the praries the railroad workersthe loggers you name the profession. They worked so hard and were so proud. They also loved this country and became Canadian citizens. Our history is amazing and such a melting pot of nations which make it what it is today. I wouldn't live anywhere else. We are truly a respected country. CHEERS!!!!! Elsa Tod, Burnaby Living in a pollution-free environment that is accessible for everyone is a goal for Canadians. It makes me proud that the outspoken environmentalist David Suzuki tirelessly tries to educate the public to protect and care for our earth air water and make ecological changes in our lifestyle so that rather than self destruct we will live a healthier more interconnected life style with other living animals and plants who also share Earth with us. Mike Vint, Vancouver I'm proud to be Canadian for a number of reasons. The most important reason is that we live in a multicultural society that welcomes everyone globally. We take in those from war-torn countries as well as the prosperous. I love the social safety net that we still have in Canada. And I believe injustice and compassion that exist in our daily lives. Celia Yeung, Vancouver Oh dear, here we go again! Those crazy Canadians, comparing themselves to Americans and clearly having an inferiority complex!

http://www.thestar.com/FederalElection/article/516435 New Canadian is proud to support party that upholds Canada's ideals Oct 13, 2008 04:30 AM This year, after living for 41 years in this country, I can now know the honour of calling myself a Canadian citizen. The citizenship process provided me an opportunity to reflect on how growing up in this beautiful country has shaped me. At a young age, I began to learn what it meant to be Canadian. My parents introduced me to the diversity of cultures in Canada, I was taught we are a nation of peacekeepers. In Grade 5 I remember a story from a schoolmate, whose sister stitched a Canadian flag to her knapsack before leaving to go explore the world. I later got to experience that welcoming sentiment first-hand in my own travels when I told people I lived in Canada. Born in the United States, with many relatives there, I saw few differences between us as people, but I slowly grew to understand and appreciate the distinct policy differences between the two countries on issues such as health care, gun control and immigration. These differences reinforced in me a sense of what it means to be Canadian. I experienced true Canadian pride when Canada did not join the U.S. in Iraq and refused to accept the justification the United States gave for invading Iraq. It warmed my heart when preparing to become a Canadian citizen that the very values I felt intuitively growing up in Canada were confirmed in the citizenship booklet: "Canadian values include freedom, respect for cultural differences and a commitment to social justice. We are proud of the fact that we are a peaceful nation." But the same month that I became a Canadian citizen, a bill was passed that chose expediency over fairness for our immigration laws, the military commitment in Afghanistan had just been renewed and we continue to let a Canadian sit in an American prison on death row. No schools in some of our aboriginal communities and giving up on a commitment we made to the world in Kyoto also do not align with the vision I grew up with of Canada. As I experience my first election as a citizen and assess my choice, you can be sure that the person I vote for will be the one who I believe most closely reflects the ideals that have made me the Canadian I am. Christophe Elie, Ottawa We are not a perfect nation, or a perfect people, but Canadians have so much to be proud of, and more so, proud to NOT be Americans!