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Vancouver's quality of living gives it No. 4 ranking on list of 221 cities around world

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Wed May 26, 7:34 AM

By The Canadian Press
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TORONTO - Four Canadian cities are among the top 25 in the world in terms of quality of living, according to a global survey published Wednesday.

Overall top spot on the list Mercer Quality of Living Survey is the Austrian city of Vienna.

Vancouver is the top Canadian city among 221 ranked this year, sharing the No. 4 spot with Auckland, New Zealand.

The other Canadian cities in the top 25 are Ottawa at 14, Toronto at 16 and Montreal at 21.

Calgary was ranked No. 28 on the overall quality of living ranking but got the top spot on a new ecology ranking.

No American city made the top 25 on the Mercer list. Honolulu had the top ranking in the United States at No 31.

        GIRL'S NIGHT OUT....






        A group of 40 year old girlfriends discussed where they should meet
        for dinner. Finally, it was agreed upon that



        they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the waiters
        there had tight pants and nice buns.





        10 years later at 50 years of age, the group once again discussed
        where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was



        agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the
        food there was very good and the wine



        selection was good also.





        10 years later at 60 years of age, the group once again discussed
        where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was



        agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because
        they could eat there in peace and quiet and the



        restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean.





        10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group once again discussed
        where they should meet for dinner. Finally it



        was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because
        the restaurant was wheel chair accessible and



        they even had an elevator.





        10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group once again discussed
        where they should meet for dinner. Finally it



        was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because
        they had never been there before

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kinsa tig-tan-aw ug Lovers in Paris ?

TORONTO (CBC) - A hoarse but energetic Bill Clinton told a Toronto audience that Canada is the envy of the world.
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"You may want to make fun of yourselves all you want, but there are many people who would kill to live in an environment like this," the former American president said.

The former U.S. president's speech, Embracing Our Common Humanity, praised Canada's health-care system. He also lamented the unequal distribution of wealth and opportunities between rural northern Canadians and those who live in urban centres, calling it "a pattern repeated throughout the world."

The wise-cracking and impassioned Clinton spoke to a crowd at the Canadian National Exhibition on Saturday afternoon, only hours after attending the funeral of U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy in Boston.

"I hope that his lifetime dream that America finally will follow Canada and every other advanced nation in the world in providing affordable health care to all of our people will pass," Clinton said of Kennedy.

Clinton expressed hope that his country will adopt a publicly funded universal health care system.

Using examples from town hall meetings held across the U.S., Clinton tried to explain why his country was so reluctant to change the way it delivers health care.

Clinton unsuccessfully attempted to reform the nation's healthcare 15 years ago and current U.S. President Barack Obama is trying to bring in reforms.

Clinton said that in the U.S. today, there are "incentives to keep people misinformed and full of fear."

On the issue of poverty, the former president said, "If you live in a poor country and you have no shot, chances are you have no shot because no matter how smart you are, no matter how hard you work, you don't have the systems that we take for granted."

Clinton called on his audience to contribute to fighting global poverty on an individual level, saying donating a dollar a month, or even a year, will make a difference.

Hafeez Ladha who is completing a master's degree in public health, has seen Clinton several times, and participated in several of Clinton's international AIDS projects said he was inspired by Clinton's message.

"He discussed how each individual can contribute in their own personal way towards big humanitarian causes, so even though there's certain causes that we may feel are out of our reach, he made that personal and brought it down to our level," said Ladha, 24.

Ladha credited Clinton for inspiring him to study public health.

"He's done so much for domestic society, for international society, for health care for the social benefit of the world, so it's obviously an incredible person to hear from."

Clinton spoke specifically to young people, telling them "it's better to do something you care about than something you're better at."

Tom Woods stood outside the gate, moments before the president took the stage, after driving from Ottawa to see Clinton speak.

"I think he just has a unique personality and he's respected all over the world."

But not all attendees were inspired by Clinton's words.

Adu Raudkivi of Toronto called Clinton's references to Canada and the Kyoto environmental accord vague and said he was unimpressed with the former president's speech.

"He was just making a lot of noise, not really saying anything," he said. "It would be better having a former Canadian prime minister to give their points of view to where Canada is going."

Organizers had originally intended to sell 25,000 tickets to fill BMO Field, where Clinton was speaking, but scaled down the size of the event to about 10,000 after it became clear it would not sell out.

To spur sales, organizers offered people a chance to hear Clinton speak by only paying an extra $5 on their $15 CNE admission ticket.

Still, Saturday's crowd was the largest Clinton had ever addressed in Canada, organizers said.

Myths busted: the ol' Mac vs. PC debate
By Ted Kritsonis

It’s an ongoing debate that continues to pick up steam, particularly for those everyday users looking to buy a new computer. But the PC vs. Mac battle always conjures up feelings of “us vs. them” amongst the biggest fans of either platform, which can lead to some confusion for those not as well-versed.

Here, I’ve outlined some of the questions and contentions that are fairly common in the debate between the two. In trying to shed some light on these, I’ve responded to each one with a mix of facts and my own interpretation.

Macs are more expensive than PCs.

Truth: Macs are often pricier than PCs, for a variety of reasons.

A lot of this stems from the fact that Apple creates both the hardware and the software for its products. That kind of integration means that Apple’s Mac OS X operating system works seamlessly with Apple’s proprietary lineup of desktop and laptop Mac computers. With all that under their control, Apple solely determines what specs their Macs will have, how much they’ll cost and who can ultimately sell them. This created the ideal conditions for Apple to launch their own Apple Store retail outlets, which also offer face-to-face tech support services by appointment, as well as classes for new users to familiarize themselves with the platform.

By contrast, Microsoft largely represents the image of the PC because a vast majority of them function with the Windows operating system. But that’s only software. There are dozens of PC hardware manufacturers around the world that compete with each other on everything from features to pricing. The one common denominator is that they overwhelmingly run on Windows, which means that the manufacturers have deals worked out with Microsoft. When buying a PC, you are also paying for the license to use Windows.

Basically, PC manufacturers will compete by targeting all consumer segments â€" low-end casual users to specialized and highly technical consumers. Apple typically targets a mid-level-and-higher type of consumer, but also has a very loyal fan base for its brand. They also use more expensive parts and components across the board. These are the key reasons why Apple charges as much as it does.

Macs are good for multimedia (graphics, video, photography), while PCs are better for everything else.

Truth: Depending on your needs, Macs and PCs are beneficial to both the graphic artist and the business person.

The next time you look at a magazine, newspaper, billboard or any other visual media, remember that it was likely designed and produced using Macs. For a long time, Macs had the reputation of being ubiquitous in schools and businesses that worked in publishing. This has changed a little now that Macs have become very widely used in the music and movie industries, television broadcasting and in other service-based industries.

PCs, on the other hand, are a key backbone to how the world does business. It’s a platform that knows no real borders and can be used for just about any purpose. Looking at how many different models each PC manufacturer has, you can see that they target many different types of consumers.

While certain sectors may stick with one platform, the average consumer only needs to really consider the basics: what you need it for and what kind of value proposition you’re looking for. In most cases, there are equal options for both, but the performance, look and feel of each one may differ greatly.

There’s so much more software for PCs compared to Macs.

Truth: it's not quantity, but quality that counts - and both platforms have great and not-so-hot software, depending on your needs.

It may be true that there is more specialized software for the PC, like the kind of distinct programs engineers, auto mechanics and wedding planners might use, for example, but that’s not true for everything else. The gap between the two has decreased steadily in the last 10 years, as it’s now become more than likely that you will find a PC application’s Mac equivalent. In many cases, this could simply be a native Mac version of what was originally a Windows app, or something developed purely for the Mac.

Either way, the number of applications for both platforms is easily in the thousands, so it’s very possible that you’ll find some sort of software that does what you want. But how well it performs is another matter altogether.

If I were to switch to a Mac, I wouldn't be able to use Windows programs.

Truth: With a Mac, you run Windows simultaneously with OS X. Compatibility is far less of an issue than it was a decade ago.

When Apple started using Intel processors, they eventually launched Boot Camp, a free program that allows you to install Windows and use it separately on your Mac when you need to. Aside from Boot Camp, there are other software programs like, Parallels and VMware that allow you to use Windows simultaneously with Mac OS X on your Mac. You can move files back and forth between them, and use Windows-exclusive software this way as well.

In cases like Microsoft Office, Windows Live Messenger, Firefox and iTunes to name a few, there are Mac versions for these programs that can integrate seamlessly with their PC counterparts. Compatibility is far less of an issue now than it was before between the two platforms, particularly since most computer peripherals and portable electronics work with both PCs and Macs as well.

If you are looking to switch from PC to Mac, be aware that the Windows installation you have on your old PC is yours, and you should take the license code with you. This way you would be able to install Windows on your Mac using the code that you had on your PC â€" and not pay again for a new copy of Windows.

Macs never get viruses, but PCs always seem to have problems with them.

Truth: Most viruses are developed for PCs (because of the sheer volume of PC users), there are still plenty of ways you can be victimized on the Internet - so you've got to exercise caution, regardless of your platform of choice.

This is one argument that many Mac enthusiasts love to point out. There are many pundits who publicly say that the Mac OS X operating system is generally more stable, secure and user-friendly when compared to Windows. Considering that Macs have less of a tendency to crash, don’t require as much maintenance and aren’t targeted as much, there is real truth to that.

But this has to be put in some perspective as well. Hackers were once the type to cause some mischief and claim bragging rights, except cyber crime has now become an entrepreneurial activity. Hackers now exploit holes in Windows for the sake of making money, which can be any number of things like, identity theft, stealing online banking passwords and bringing down a company website for ransom. Since 90 percent of computer users in the world are using PCs, it only makes sense for the hackers to go where the numbers and vulnerabilities are most lucrative.

As a result, most viruses and other forms of computer malware are written for Windows, so they wouldn’t affect Macs anyway. Still, there are several ways in which you can be victimized via the Internet, regardless of what platform you use.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - At least five people were shot dead and two seriously injured in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in northern California, local media reports said early Monday.
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The shootings took place at a residence in an upscale Santa Clara neighborhood outside San Francisco late Sunday, reports said.

Santa Clara police lieutenant Phil Cooke told the San Francisco Chronicle police were called to a home at around 8.30 pm (0330 GMT) on Sunday.

"When they got here, they found multiple gunshot victims inside the home," Cooke said. "There are five confirmed deceased inside the home. Two others were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries."

An adult and several children were among the dead, while an infant and adult had been hospitalized with serious injuries.

Police said the suspect was believed to be among the dead.

California has witnessed several murder-suicides involving multiple deaths in recent months.

In January a father apparently upset over the loss of his job shot dead his wife and five children before killing himself in a Los Angeles suburb.

The dead included an eight-year-old girl, five-year-old twin girls and two-year-old twin boys.

In December, a gunman dressed as Santa Claus stormed into the home of his former in-laws on Christmas Eve and opened fire on his ex-wife and her family before setting the house alight.

Nine people were killed in the rampage before the gunman took his own life.

In October, a 45-year-old man shot his wife, three children and mother-in-law before killing himself, reportedly because of financial woes.

For his birthday, little Joseph asked for a 10-speed  bicycle. His father said, "Son, we'd give you one, but the mortgage on this  house is $280,000 and your mother just lost her job. There's no way we can afford it." The next day the father saw little Joseph heading out the  front door with a suitcase. So he asked, "Son, where are you going?"

Little  Joseph told him;
"I was walking past your room last night and heard you telling Mom you were pulling out. Then I heard her tell you to wait because she was coming too.

And I'll be damned if I'm staying here by myself with a $280,000  mortgage and no bike.