http://alanchard.com/wp Living and working in Canada Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:22:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's been a long time since I posted anything because we've moved again, so instead of Canadian Immigrants, we're now immigrants to Ireland - more to follow on that. However to kick things off here are our initial observations about the things that really stand out it Ireland . . ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=35 Well folks it's business as usual for the grasping chancellor - keep paying the taxes on the booze etc. http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=23 Have you ever felt that a solicitor has . . . overcharged charged an extortionate amount for what looks like very little work taken too long doing work not responded to your enquires about progress been dismissive of your legitimate protests not given you value-for-money Do you want to tell the world about it? I'm thinking about putting ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=22 Early November and the termperature is a few degrees below freezing here in Edmonton. So far about 10 cm of snow has fallen so the roads are somewhat messy once you get off the main steets and avenues. House owners are responsible for clearing the snow off the sidewalks outside their ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=21 The bbc has a really informative page about the Koran and what it actually says about both men and women's dress. It does not say that women should wear something that covers their whole body except their eyes, that is one very strict interpretation. The bbc's page starts by saying . ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=20 When will some sense prevail and our governments stop harrasing the good guys? Airport security is still a total mess, presided over by idiots - no liquids etc. The people making the rules don't know what day of the week it is. Otherwise they would never have introduced these stupid restrictions. No-one ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=19 It's about time someone spoke out and said that muslim women should not cover their faces, especially when trying to communicate. We have notices in banks etc asking motorcyclists to remove their helmets, so why not muslim women? You can't communicate with someone in a mask, we wouldn't tolerate this from ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=18 Anti-social behaviour in the headlines again - you know when things are going badly for the government when they bring out their smokescreen. It used to be foxhunting, a subject guaranteed to raise passions because people have such strong views about it, and in real terms, that is how it ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=17 Air travellers are still being harassed and victimised by governments around the world despite any credible threat. Why you may ask? The answer is simple. Political posturing. Look at the facts. The UK 'plot' has not been proved, it is still only alleged. None of the so-callled plotters had even bought an airline ticket Many ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=16 Finally, after two years we have managed to get our deposit back from the credit card company and bank. That means that they have had our money for two years at a miserly rate of interest. As you might guess we have now opened a different bank account and will be ... http://alanchard.com/wp/?p=15