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Items by shioris64
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old money
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 9:50am PDT by shioris64
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What will you do this summer?
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:16am PDT by shioris64
Summer vacation will come soon. Do you have any plan to travel to outside of Japan? I recommend to go to Canada. I went to Canada about four month ago. Canada is good place to enjoy your stay. There are many interesting thing. For example, Niagara falls, Toronto tower, good cafe and so on. People [...]
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Population of foreigner in Japan
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:45pm PDT by shioris64
age Population of foreigner （thousand people） foreigner men （thousand people） foreigner women （thousand people） 0～4 54 28 26 5～9 46 23 22 10～14 48 24 23 15～19 80 37 43 20～24 244 115 129 25～29 234 116 119 30～34 198 93 106 35～39 180 79 101 40～44 158 66 92 45～49 124 54 70 50～54 [...]
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Questionnaire to Canadian people
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:20pm PDT by shioris64
I was fortunate to have six Canadians who had lived in Kumamoto to give me their impressions of Japan and Kumamoto. These Canadian were contacted through an online community for foreign people and Japanese people who life or have lived in Kumamoto. The name of the online community is Kumamoto-i. Six kind Canadians answered my [...]
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U.S. dollar unlikely to be toppled as top currency: economists
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:51pm PDT by shioris64
By Tim Duboyce, CBC News Countries including France and Russia at the G8 summit in Italy are suggesting the U.S. greenback should be replaced as the main global reserve currency. (Michel Euler/Associated Press)A top economist at one of Canada’s biggest banks says it’s unlikely the U.S. dollar will be ditched as the lead currency used [...]
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Where the money could’ve gone
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:48pm PDT by shioris64
CBC News Police were on hand en masse for the April 2009 G20 summit in London. Total security bill: $30 million. (Tim Hales/Associated Press)It’s no surprise, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says, of the $930 million it will cost to make sure more than 20 world leaders — and their entourages — are safe when [...]
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Kan to leave Thursday for G8, G20 summits Kyodo News
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:35pm PDT by shioris64
Kan to leave Thursday for G8, G20 summits Kyodo News Prime Minister Naoto Kan will leave Thursday for Canada to attend the Group of Eight and Group of 20 summits, the government said. Kan is scheduled to return home Monday after talks with his counterparts from major advanced and emerging economies, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito [...]
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Good tool
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 4:29pm PDT by shioris64
http://www.rikai.com/perl/HomePage.pl?Language=Ja] http://thesaurus.com/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/money
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Today’s class—Connecting Words—
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:59pm PDT by shioris64
To add a related item: also and again as a matter of fact anyway besides further furthermore in addition in the same way in the same vein in fact in like manner like likewise moreover nor not only otherwise or similarly still more To contrast a related idea or to limit an idea: as a [...]
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Answer of questionnaire — How do you feel about Canadian tax?—
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:56pm PDT by shioris64
I think Japanese tax is high, so I want to know about the Canadian tax. Five people answered Canadian tax is higher than Japanese tax, and one answered same as Japanese tax. I was very surprised because I guessed that the Canadian tax is less cheaper than Japanese tax. I want to know more information of [...]
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Answer of questionnaire — What do you often buy in Canada?—
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:50pm PDT by shioris64
I want to know what Canadian buy often in the daily life, so I asked the question. Five people answered foods, and one answered clothes. Nobody answered drinks. When I went to Canada I often see people buy coffee, so the result is unexpected for me.
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Answer of questionnaire — How much is reasonable price for you when you eat out for lunch in Canada?—
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:43pm PDT by shioris64
I answered the question, because I know the view of the price of lunch. Three people answered 5-10$, tow people answered 10-20$, and one answered less than 5$. I think the thinking of cost of lunch is same with Japanese.
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Answer of questionnaire — When you go/went out in Japan, how much money do/did you usually carry?—
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:38pm PDT by shioris64
They carry less than 50$ in Canada. Than I wanted to know how much they carry in Japan. Four people answered they carry 2000-5000 yen in Japan, and one answered more than 5000 yen. I think it is same as in Canada. It is a little higher then in Canada.
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Answer of questionnaire —When you go/went out in Canada, how much money did you usually carry?—
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:29pm PDT by shioris64
I asked tee question because I heard that Canadian people don’t bring much money. Three people carry 5-20$, and other three people carry 20-50$. Nobody answered more than 50$. I was surprised because it is different between Japan and Canada. In Japan, many people carry more than 5000 yen. I think Canadian good is cheaper [...]
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Answer of questionnaire —Do you/Did you use Keitai Osaifu in Japan?
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:21pm PDT by shioris64
Many Japanese people use Keitai Osaifu everyday, so I want to know whether Canadian people also use it or not. Surprisingly, all of them answered “NO”. This is the reason they don’t think Keitai Osaifu is good tool. 1. I prefer to use cash. 2. I can’t say it’s good since I never used it. This [...]
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Answer of questionnaire —Do you/Did you enjoy your life in Japan?—
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:13pm PDT by shioris64
Six Canadian people answered my questionnaire. All of them enjoy/enjoyed their life in Japan. I’m happy to hear it! I asked them the question, because I want to know impression about Japan. It is their answers. 1. The people were very friendly, the language was very beautiful, and I have a good job. 2. People [...]
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My questionnaire
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 11:57am PDT by shioris64
This is my questionare for Canadian people. Now, six people answered my questionare!! What your name? How old are you? Which part of Canada are you from? How long have you lived in Japan? Do/did you enjoy your life in Japan? Why or why not? Do/did you use a Keitai Osaifu? Is it good [...]
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Survey project
Posted: May 18th, 2010, 11:41pm PDT by shioris64
I make a survey project about Canadian Money now… 1. Do you have an “Osaihu Keitai” that can shopping at the store like Japanese? Do you know about it? Do you think it is good tool? 2. How much do you often bring your money when you go out? What do [...]
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Canadian Information
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:11am PDT by shioris64
http://www.cyber-north.com/canada/history.html Cartier’s Explorations Ten years later Francis I followed up the work of Verrazano by dispatching an expedition under Jacques Cartier (see Cartier). On his voyage of 1534 Cartier sailed a route that was for the most part already well known. This was an official exploring expedition, however, and its immediate result was a thorough [...]
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Canadian Information
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:10am PDT by shioris64
http://www.cyber-north.com/canada/history.html Discovery of Canada The earliest discovery of the New World was made by Norse seafarers known as Vikings. The vague accounts of their exploits are drawn from their sagas, epic stories in prose or verse handed down by word of mouth through many generations. In AD 985 Norse seamen sailing from Iceland to Greenland [...]
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Canadian Information
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:00am PDT by shioris64
http://www.cyber-north.com/canada/history.html HISTORY Canada and the United States have many major geographic features in common. They share the Rocky Mountains, the Interior Plains, four of the Great Lakes, the Appalachian Highlands, and many rivers. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that the stories of the exploration and settlement of both of these nations are closely interwoven. [...]
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Survey results
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:36pm PDT by shioris64
Bank of Canada surveys on the behaviours and attitudes of Canadians towards bank notes The Bank of Canada is committed to strengthening bank note security and to maintaining a high level of public confidence in Canadian bank notes as a medium of exchange. To this end, the Bank regularly surveys Canadian businesses and citizens to [...]
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Design and production
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:32pm PDT by shioris64
Bank note printing Once a bank note design has been finalized, the process moves to production. Production standards and specifications established by the Bank of Canada ensure that available printing technology is fully exploited to produce bank notes of high and consistent quality. First, a set of initial plates is made and tested for quality [...]
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Design and production
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:32pm PDT by shioris64
It takes several years to design a series of bank notes. Once the designs have been approved, the Bank contracts the printing of the notes to two security printing companies, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited and BA International Inc. The bank notes are printed 45 to a sheet, cut, and delivered to the Bank. Distribution [...]
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Bank note series, 1935 to present
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:30pm PDT by shioris64
2001-2004 Series, Canadian Journey The Canadian Journey series of bank notes is designed to celebrate Canada’s history, culture, and achievements. In 2001, the Bank introduced the new $10 note from the Canadian Journey series, followed by the $5 note in 2002. The Bank issued the new $100 bill in March, the $20 note in September, [...]
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Bank note series, 1935 to present
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:29pm PDT by shioris64
1986 Series, Birds of Canada The 1986 series of bank notes, often referred to as the “Birds of Canada” series, was designed with enhanced security features to counter developments in colour-copier technology. Other improvements included: making the bank notes readable on high-speed note-processing equipment; incorporating codes to be read by portable electronic reader that (either [...]
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Bank note series, 1935 to present
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:28pm PDT by shioris64
1969-1979 Series, Scenes of Canada Because of a growing concern over counterfeiting, the Bank of Canada began to release a new series of bank notes in 1969. This series represented another complete departure in design from earlier issues: colourful, wavy patterns were introduced; a new series of Canadian scenic vignettes was created; portraits of former Canadian prime [...]
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Bank note series, 1935 to present
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:27pm PDT by shioris64
1967 Series $1 Front Back Issue date: 3 January 1967 Size: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches) Predominant colour: Green Front Date on bank note: 1967 Signatures: Left – J.R. Beattie Right – L. Rasminsky Portrait: Queen Elizabeth II (Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953, following the death of her [...]
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Bank note series, 1935 to present
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:26pm PDT by shioris64
1954 Series The third series of Bank of Canada bank notes was prepared in 1952. Significant changes to the design of Canada’s paper currency gave it a whole new look that set the standard for the future. With the ascension to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952, plates were prepared for the third series of [...]
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Bank note series, 1935 to present
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:06pm PDT by shioris64
1935 Series To view an enlargement of this image, click here. The Bank of Canada was created in 1934 and given responsibility, through an Act of Parliament, to regulate the country’s money supply and to “promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada.” Accordingly, it was given the exclusive right to issue bank notes in Canada. On [...]
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Bank note series, 1935 to present
Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:05pm PDT by shioris64
Commemorative Notes A special commemorative $25 note bearing the date May 6, 1935, was issued in honour of the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Similar to the 1935 series this denomination was printed in English and French. The dates 1910-1935 appear at the top of the note and the inscription, TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE [...]
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Loonie, TSX slip on euro woes
Posted: May 15th, 2010, 12:23am PDT by shioris64
Dollar loses more than a penny US CBC News North American stock markets ended the day sharply lower Friday on concerns that the global economy will be slowed by deep spending cuts in European countries. The Canadian dollar’s official close was 96.93 cents US down 1.06 cents from Thursday. The S&P/TSX composite index finished [...]
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Tim Hortons plans to go global
Posted: May 15th, 2010, 12:22am PDT by shioris64
CBC News The head of Tim Hortons says the iconic Canadian coffee chain plans to expand into a global brand by 2013. CEO Don Schroeder said there’s a growing international interest in Tim Hortons and he told the company’s annual meeting Friday in Toronto that Tims’ executives will pitch an international growth strategy to the [...]
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Save the penny or leave the penny?
Posted: May 15th, 2010, 12:12am PDT by shioris64
Canada may follow Australia and New Zealand and ditch the one-cent coin By John Bowman, CBC News Consider the lowly farthing: a quarter of a British penny, or 1/960 of a pound sterling. For centuries, this tiny denomination of coin circulated in Britain for day-to-day purchases. The British farthing was last minted in 1956. [...]
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Olympics won’t lose money: VANOC
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 2:06pm PDT by shioris64
The Canadian Press The only red Canadians may end up remembering from the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is the wave of red mittens in the stands. While it will be months before the final numbers are known, members of the organizing committee said they believe their $1.75-billion budget will at least balance. [...]
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N.S. gives $1.5M to 2010 Olympics and receives some perks
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 2:05pm PDT by shioris64
CBC News Nova Scotia will contribute $1.5 million to the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010, for which the province will receive some perks, such as logo use and hotel rooms set aside and VIP tickets. The sponsorship also bought the province the right to send local artists to the cultural Olympiad, events consisting of artistic [...]
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Aussies escape Olympic money pit
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 2:04pm PDT by shioris64
CBC Sports There will be no Montreal-esque taxpayer burden in the wake of the Sydney Olympics, according to a high-ranking Australian government official.”All of the Olympic and Paralympic costs are covered,” said Michael Egan, the Treasurer of New South Wales. “The only burden after the Games that we have to face is finding something decent [...]
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Ignatieff champions puffin as symbol of Liberal party
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 1:58pm PDT by shioris64
The Canadian Press The beaver is one of Canada’s national symbols and now a senior Liberal wants to make the puffin the symbol of the country’s self-proclaimed natural governing party. Liberal deputy leader Michael Ignatieff says the industrious little seabird — with its black and white plumage, distinctive striped beak and orange feet — is a “noble” [...]
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The de Havilland Beaver and the birth of the bush plane
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 1:53pm PDT by shioris64
By Robin Rowland CBC News A de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, most likely the original CF-FHB, on skis in the snow of Ootsa Lake, B.C., in the winter of 1951-52. The three men on the left are unidentified. The fourth man on the right is Frederic Rowland. (Rowland family photo) As Canada was preparing to celebrate [...]
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Canadians buoyed by spending power flood U.S. stores
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 12:32am PDT by shioris64
Prices in Canada expected to drop in spring CBC News U.S. retailers reported Canadians boosted business on the weekend as cross-border bargain shoppers tested their buying power with the loonie just under par. “They are keeping us in business, basically,” said Judy Schaefer, the manager of a discount shoe store in Niagara Falls, N.Y. “And [...]
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Get a cow: Money-saving moms in Manitoba share shopping tips
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 12:29am PDT by shioris64
CBC News It takes clever spending to manage money in these tight economic times and CBC has gone straight to the experts for tips: Manitoba moms. Darcy Davies and Ginette Pelletier walk right past the meat department at the grocery store, preferring instead to buy their own cow. (CBC)Ginette Pelletier has no clue what she’s [...]
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Safeway vs. Superstore: Shopping with a money-wise Manitoba mom
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 12:28am PDT by shioris64
CBC News Winnipeg horror novelist Susie Moloney is creeped out by the cost of feeding a teenage son. (CBC)It takes clever spending to manage money in these tight economic times and CBC has gone straight to the experts —Manitoba moms — for a series of stories and tips. Susie Moloney is a renowned horror novelist, [...]
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Health Canada has little to say about cellphone risks for kids
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 12:25am PDT by shioris64
CBC News The United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Israel, Russia and India advise that children limit their cellphone use. (AP)Close to a dozen countries around the world have issued warnings or cautions about children using cellphones, but Health Canada has no similar message for Canadians. France is about to make it illegal to market cellphones to [...]
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Microsoft unveils Kin smartphones
Posted: May 13th, 2010, 12:23am PDT by shioris64
The Associated Press Microsoft unveiled two phones Monday that are meant for social networking-savvy teens and 20-somethings, in an attempt to revitalize its mobile business and regain ground on iPhones and BlackBerrys. Microsoft’s Kin 1 is a rounded device with a 2.1-inch screen and a slide-out keyboard. (Microsoft)Microsoft said its new touch-screen phones — a [...]
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Recession over, Bank of Canada says
Posted: May 11th, 2010, 5:49pm PDT by shioris64
CBC News The recession is over, the Bank of Canada said in its quarterly Monetary Policy Report released Thursday. After shrinking since the last quarter of 2008, the Canadian economy will grow by an annualized rate of 1.3 per cent in the current quarter, the bank said. Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney said Canada [...]
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Canada’s fiscal advantage
Posted: May 11th, 2010, 5:40pm PDT by shioris64
CBC News Canada’s national deficit, as a percentage of revenue, is only 38 per cent of the U.S. figure. (Canadian Press)For decades, many people likely thought the Canadian government and the provinces were less able to manage their finances than their big U.S. counterparts. The 2008-09 recession, however, has overturned the notion that American jurisdictions [...]
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Canadian $20 bill
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:54pm PDT by shioris64
The Canadian $20 bill is the most common banknote of the Canadian dollar; it is the main banknote dispensed from Canadian automatic banking machines (ABM). The Canadian $20 bill was introduced on September 29, 2004 as part of the Canadian Journey Series. The current 20-dollar bill is predominantly green in colour. The front features a [...]
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Canadian $100 bill
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:50pm PDT by shioris64
The Canadian $100 bill is one of five different banknotes of the Canadian dollar. It is the highest-valued and least-circulated of the bills. The current 100-dollar bill is dominantly brown in colour. The front features a portrait of Sir Robert Borden, the coat of arms, and a picture of the East Block of the Parliament [...]
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Canadian fifty-dollar bill
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:48pm PDT by shioris64
The Canadian $50 bill is a banknote of the Canadian dollar. It is sometimes dispensed by ATMs, but not as commonly as the $20 bill. The current 50-dollar bill is predominantly red in colour. The front features a portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie King, the coat of arms, and a picture of the Peace Tower [...]
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Canadian ten-dollar bill
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:46pm PDT by shioris64
The Canadian ten-dollar bill is one of the most common banknotes of the Canadian dollar. It was the first bill printed when Canada changed its banknotes in 2001. The current ten-dollar bill is dominantly purple in colour. The front features a portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald, the coat of arms, and a picture of [...]
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Canadian five-dollar bill
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:44pm PDT by shioris64
The Canadian five-dollar bill is currently the lowest denomination banknote issued by the Bank of Canada. The current five-Canadian dollar bill is dominantly blue in colour. The front features a portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the coat of arms, and a picture of the West Block of the Parliament buildings. The reverse side depicts children [...]
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history
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:33pm PDT by shioris64
Main article: History of Canadian currency From the Canadian pound to the Canadian dollar In 1841, the Province of Canada adopted a new system based on the Halifax rating. The new Canadian pound was equal to four U.S. dollars (92.88 grains gold), making one pound sterling equal to 1 pound 4 shillings 4 pence Canadian. [...]
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Value
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:30pm PDT by shioris64
History of the CAD USD Exchange rate between 1950 and 2005. Unlike other currencies in the Bretton Woods system, whose values were fixed, the Canadian dollar was allowed to float from 1950 to 1962. Between 1952 to 1960, the Canadian dollar traded at a slight premium over the U.S. dollar, reaching a high of US$1.0614 [...]
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Banknotes
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:28pm PDT by shioris64
Latest series of Canadian Banknotes Main article: Banknotes of the Canadian dollar The first paper money issued in Canada denominated in dollars were British Army Bills, issued between 1813 and 1815. Canadian dollar bank notes were later issued by the chartered banks starting in the 1830s, by several pre-confederation provincial governments (most notably the [...]
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Banknote era
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:25pm PDT by shioris64
Main articles: Banknote and Fiat currency A banknote (more commonly known as a bill in the United States and Canada) is a type of currency, and commonly used as legal tender in many jurisdictions. With coins, banknotes make up the cash form of all money. Mostly paper, Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation developed [...]
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Etymology of Canada
Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:17pm PDT by shioris64
Canadian flag and arms Main article: Name of Canada The name Canada comes from a St. Lawrence Iroquoian word, kanata, meaning “village” or “settlement.” In 1535, indigenous inhabitants of the present-day Quebec City region used the word to direct French explorer Jacques Cartier towards the village of Stadacona.[10] Cartier later used the word Canada to [...]
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The way canadian use money
Posted: April 21st, 2010, 7:47am PDT by shioris64
Over 85 per cent of consumer banking transactions were done electronically. CBA statistics show that since 1994 internet banking use has gone up 10 per cent annually and is rising. IDP statistics suggest that a cashless society is not as farfetched as it sounds. A recent study shows that 42 per cent of Canadians use [...]
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☆Why I chose the Topic?☆
Posted: April 15th, 2010, 11:02pm PDT by shioris64
I’m going to write about Canadian money. I think that Canadian money tells us about Canadian history and culture. I stayed in Canada in spring vacation, and I used Canada dollars. I know how much is each money but I can’t explain about the pictures that printed in it. Maybe, it is historical things, animals [...]
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Canadian money
Posted: April 14th, 2010, 10:04am PDT by shioris64
I went to Canada last month, so I used Canadian money there. I’m interested in Canada. The money has many interesting pictures. I want to know about these pictures!
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I hit upon the idea
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 6:50pm PST by shioris64
I thought of some idea for the seminar class base on my experience today. There are many kind of pronunciation. For example, Chinese English, British English, Brazilian English and Japanese English. There are many kind of people in Toronto. Sometimes, I can’t understand what they say. In addition, I found difference of degree that how [...]
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First day at KGIC
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:28am PST by shioris64
I went to my school, and I had test. It was listening, grammar, reading comprehension, writing and communication test. I didn’t answer the test well. Our teachers chose our classes by the score of the test. I’m looking forward to hear the class revel. At the lunch time, I went to a coffee shop [...]
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My new friends
Posted: February 28th, 2010, 2:50pm PST by shioris64
Today, I introduced myself for a Korean student and all of my host family. This is Haeri Kim. She is Korean, and she stay at home in Canada same as mine. She came here five days ago. She likes Japanese drama and comics. For example; Hanayoridango, Gokusen, Kureyonshinchan, and Doraemon. She is friendly and [...]
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I arrived at Toronto
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 12:56pm PST by shioris64
Today, I arrived at Toronto. I will stay here for one month, and I will study at KGIC from day after tomorrow. I’m looking forward to meet class mates and teacher. I’ll enjoy staying here, and I want to get a lot of English skills. I will study hard, so my aim is to get 750 [...]