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Haha. Yes indeed, CBH is the right choice. Even non-FASS undergrads know him and his research well. But he is too direct for the ruling party. Funny wisp here: http://profile.nus.edu.sg/fass/soccbh/

Thanks for the video. It does help to put a face to the name. I found the clip too short for discernment. Slight digression, paper writing has to go up and down the hierarchy several (many) times, while simultaneously going across ministries. It's as much an art, as a science. More interesting...

What I was personally disappointed with, was the mediocrity in both the "technical" side of paper writing and the "soft" side of marketing it. In the past, I could forgive them for lacking the soft side. It seems that now, even the technical "soundness" is on shaky ground. I can understand that...

We have ministry and DOS people who are capable of longitudinal studies and paper writing. It is a core for certain key people. We also have a supposedly robust process of paper writing. Why then did this particular white paper - from its inception to publication - fail so spectacularly? The...

Scroobal, I don't recall ministers ever releasing the data on emigration and details. I could be wrong. Just a slight correction, it is the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) that you're referring to for (1). I have estimated that approximately 12,000+ CNCCs were issued in one year...

Collectively indeed, these 9 FCCs are issuing a warning shot across the government's bow. Diplomacy aside, they are effectively telling the ruling party: "Fix this problem or face the consequences." How many of our million dollar ministers understand the true implications of such an open...

Canada needs to get competitive to attract skilled immigrants: Harper STEVEN CHASE MANILA — THE GLOBE AND MAIL Last updated Saturday, Nov. 10 2012, 11:07 AM EST...

Sorry about that. I thought Tories were still minority coz i was discussing it with some people today. Thanks for correcting me on that. Am in Canada.

In the context of recent Canadian immigration policy changes since 2008 which have affected applicants, especially in the Federal Skilled Workers Class: "New report says Tories' immigration policy too focused on short-term gains"...

Apologies, I didn't read your first post carefully myself :-) Birdie, I suggest you read the www.cic.gc.ca website fully to stay updated, especially on the Federal Skilled Workers class: "... there is currently a pause on new applications (except for FSWP candidates with a qualifying offer of...

The US security clearances are still troublesome. The trick is to wear a pouch or carry a sling bag to dump your wallet, phone, passport, belt, passport, etc, and also to wear shoes that are easy to slip in and out of. This eases the screening process. The Homeland Security officers just want...

Thanks for upping my points. These prices are from Hipmunk and in CAD, for flights within 1-5 days of ETD, taxes not included. I've never bought directly from Hipmunk so I'm not too sure about whether it's okay to buy online from them, but the prices after tax are close to the prices quoted by...

This article, on how frequent flyer programs works, describes the 'tier' model: http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/destinations/travel-guide/ff-programs1.htm and whether it may be worthwhile.

RBC has an Avion card. TD may have an equivalent. Charge as much of your expenses to the card as possible and pay off the CC bill in full every cycle. Stick to 1 CC - this builds up your credit history and puts your CA finances in good standing with the credit bureau. Of course, check the fine...

SIN638 to Narita & AC4 to YVR at ballpark of $1000, flight time of 25h20mins. Layover at Narita is 9h40mins. United 882 to Narita & AC4 to YVR at ballpark of $1100, flight time of 18h5mins. Layover at Narita is 2h30mins. If you have an iPhone, use Hipmunk to search for options. I would...