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  1. mariomike

    Iran Super Thread- Merged

    Never seved in the Navy. But, read , "How to Simulate Navy Life at Home", "Buy a dumpster, paint it gray and live in it for 6 months straight."
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    Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

    Any idea what it was for the other services? My father joined the RCN when he was 17 in 1943. Served as an Engine Room Articifer's Apprentice on HMCS FUNDY ( J88 ), HMCS LOCKEPORT ( J100 ), HMCS UNGAVA ( J149 ), HMCS FORT ERIE ( K670 ) during the war. My uncle was 21 when he was KIA with...
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    Get the basics right - like ERs staying open & ambulances arriving on time

    As far as Winnipeg goes , I was a little shocked , actually, more than a little shocked , by their billing. These are the rates for residents. Non-residents are much higher. Lift Assists ( no transport ) One car $1,585. If a second car is required, $2,940 We called them Courtesy...
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    Get the basics right - like ERs staying open & ambulances arriving on time

    Good point. Ontario Residents are fully subsidized by the province when deemed medically necessary by a physician or transport doctor, minus the standard $45 co-payment. No charge if inter-facility, and authorized by PTAC. That includes out of province. ORNGE has a base in Kenora.
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    Get the basics right - like ERs staying open & ambulances arriving on time

    That's a good idea. Ambulance billing varies considerably from province to province. Especially when outside your home province. In the USA? Fuhgeddaboudit I've seen some of the bills.
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    Get the basics right - like ERs staying open & ambulances arriving on time

    As far as I understand it, if you live in Kenora, ON ( for example), and the ambulance take you to Lake of the Woods Hospital, as an Ontario resident, you get a bill for $45. That's all. If they cant help you there, OHIP pays for the rest of the trip. Even if they fly you to Toronto. Not...
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    High Speed Train Coming?-split from boosting Canada’s military spending"

    I like watching them roll coal. ( Long as it's not me! )
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    High Speed Train Coming?-split from boosting Canada’s military spending"

    Those high and mighty front ends always get my attention. 🙃
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    High Speed Train Coming?-split from boosting Canada’s military spending"

    Doesn't hurt to ask if there is a discount for serving members , or veterans, for - personal use - car rental. I use my car only occasionally. Nice to have , though.
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    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Or gal ....
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    Trump administration 2024-2028

    I think it stays with the President.
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    Seniors Benefits Discussion- split from Liberal (Minority/Majority) Government 2025 - ???

    I remember an anecdote 50 years ago , as told by President Reagan . https://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history/2013/12/linda_taylor_welfare_queen_ronald_reagan_made_her_a_notorious_american_villain.html
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    High Speed Train Coming?-split from boosting Canada’s military spending"

    That's a beautiful area. And convenient to rent a car at the VIA Rail station in Ottawa to get there.
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    Seniors Benefits Discussion- split from Liberal (Minority/Majority) Government 2025 - ???

    Not "worth more". Just different. In Ontario municipalities ,
  15. mariomike

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    I read that Natalie was originally to be left on the decoy plane. "Donald Trump's 'nappy nurse' had 'meltdown' after being put on different plane to POTUS" https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/donald-trumps-nappy-nurse-meltdown-37541509#google_vignette Not sure if that was a Secret...
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    The Cost to Retire Comfortably Around the World

    Readers considering where to spend their twilight years may find of interest. Retiring comfortably in the U.S. requires an estimated $738,000, more than in Canada ($598,000), Mexico ($356,000), and most countries worldwide...
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    Get the basics right - like ERs staying open & ambulances arriving on time

    Check out this Ambulance bill in Saskatchewan. I believe the bill would have been $45 in Ontario.
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    Accidents involving Emergency Vehicles

    How they do it in San Francisco,
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    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Thank-you. I knew there had to be a logical explanation from a Security POV. Another internet rumor put to rest,
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