WestCoastRunner

I am from that region. I was born and grew up in that region. Obviously you didn't follow the thread.

And I appreciate BC's responses. I am not American and I know not very much about Detroit but I do know about Canada. But I don't think BC should pretend to know a lot about cities in Canada, especially London, Ontario.

Let's not get too politically correct here. I'm quite sure the post wasn't intended to discriminate against the above.

For once I actually think BC wasn't trolling me. But his arguments have no substance.

Why do you think I'm angry? I would certainly not waste any such emotion on you and your responses. It will not happen in London, Ontario as that is your canadian target.

London is a Canadian city. It won't happen. Stop with the fear mongering.

I don't understand your insinuations?

I don't think I conveyed any such expertise about Detroit.

I don't think you can speak with the expertise that you convey coming from an American. London, Ontario will be just fine.

And, your point?

Actually I am from London, Ontario and I know that they have a strong medical research, university background and plenty of other industries. I think they will do just fine.

I can't decide if that remark is funny or sad. Last I checked, I had a vagina and 'brains'. I believe that I will vote using my brains, but thanks for pointing out that I do have the option to vote with either one. And maybe we better be careful. CA may suspend both of us for using the 'V' word!

RIM is dying a slow death because they laid back on their heels. There are many examples of companies like this who made the same mistake. Sure, small start-ups can fail quickly but in the meantime, they hire lots of folks, who spend money, contribute to the economy and more importantly gain experience. Of course there is more to Canada than Vancouver. There are plenty of smart, creative skilled entrepeneurs right across Canada, even in small towns like Abbotsford, BC, or Thunder Bay, Ontario. I am only using Vancouver as an example because I am familiar with the city.

That article is 2 years old. The high tech industry in Vancouver moves quickly. Check these articles out, http://business.financialpost.com/2014/01/05/startups-what-to-watch-in-2014/?__lsa=e545-cf70 http://www.techvibes.com/blog/vancouver-tech-startup-ecosystem-2013-12-20

I don't believe I said there was anything wrong with being 'working poor'. I have after all, been there, done that.

Yes, you are right! He was a good catch and comes with solid, highly successful experience and precisely because of our solid banking industry.

There is also the issue of startup companies having to look elsewhere for funding, specifically to the U.S. Our venture capital industry is quite young compared to the U.S. and startups will continue to look south for investors who have more experience with strategic planning and mentoring. However, this could be good for the U.S., as our entrepeneurs are quite talented, creative, skilled and educated and would ensure a return on their investment. This makes for a healthy country for venture capitalists to invest in. You just need to check out the startups in Vancouver to verify this.

After listening to the coverage of this case, I no longer think this is a slam dunk for the prosecution. On the other hand, this is to be determined by a judge and two associates. A jury may have come to the conclusion that there is doubt as to his guilt.

Many people, including single working parents are fiercely proud and independent, which is why they are called 'the working' poor and do not live off welfare and work for a living to support their families. And come on, let's be real. Sleeping on a couch or a mattress on the dining room is living high off the hog?

I'm not sure if the banking system in Michigan had anything to do with the decline of Detroit (ie business loans, mortgages etc) but here in Canada our banking system is quite solid and one of the best in the world so it's highly unlike this would happen in Canada. In fact, wasn't a Canadian in the banking industry hired by the IMF or some other such organization last year? I can't recall his name.

I have faith in myself and believing that I will do the best I can for myself and my family. But as far as faith in a higher power, not so much.

And please don't say I'm off topic BC!

If you were to ask the working poor about survival skills, I bet they have a few things to say about that. Like, like reusing tin foil, sandwich bags, heading to the food bank to fill their cupboards before their next pay cheque comes in, signing up for xmas hamper, watering down powdered milk so it goes further, cramming 2 kids into a small one bedroom apt while the single mother sleeps on the couch, dining room, wherever. I would say those are pretty good survival skills.

What was your case and how did it relate to my post?

Oh my gosh!!! The embarrassment of it all. If I recall, when her mother-in-law was the first lady of Canada, she displayed a few crazy antics but it didn't harm her husband's reputation or the country.