Canada Post: From anywhere... to nowhere

*19 Aug - Canada Post office
- I want to send this to Calgary fast together with a return packet.
- You can use Canada Xpress post with 24H expected time.
- Does it require signature?
- No Sir.
- Excellent.

*21 Aug - Tracking online

2008/08/20	AM	CALGARY	Item arrived at postal facility. Item on hold.
2008/08/20	07:50	CALGARY	Item out for delivery
2008/08/19	15:30	EDMONTON	Item accepted at the Post Office

Shipping Options and Features for this Item:
Signature Required

*21 Aug - Canada Post (Customer Service)
- Why is it on hold after 2 days?
- The receiver requested to put a hold on the item.
- Thanks! (#@$%^@#$)

*21 Aug - Receiver's Office
- Would you please remove the hold on my item?
- Sir. we already received your package and sent you back your packet.
- Thanks! (#@$%@#$%)

*25 Aug - Checking mailbox
>>> Empty!

*25 Aug - Tracking online

2008/08/20	AM	CALGARY	Item arrived at postal facility. Item on hold.
2008/08/20	07:50	CALGARY	Item out for delivery
2008/08/19	15:30	EDMONTON	Item accepted at the Post Office

Shipping Options and Features for this Item:
Signature Required

*25 Aug - Canada Post (Customer Service)
- Why is my package still on hold? Are you sure it is up to date? My receiver claims that he received the package.
- Your receiver put a hold on the item. We cant give you more information as it is private!
- Can I come and pick my package up?
- No, it does not belong to you anymore!
- (@$%@#$%^@#)

*25 Aug - Receiver's Office
>>> They changed the phone service system from my last contact. Now they dont answer the phone anymore!


*25 Aug Later - Checking mailbox
>>> Found my packet! The receiver was right, they posted the item on 21th of August.

*25 Aug Later - Tracking online

2008/08/20	AM	CALGARY	Item arrived at postal facility. Item on hold.
2008/08/20	07:50	CALGARY	Item out for delivery
2008/08/19	15:30	EDMONTON	Item accepted at the Post Office

Shipping Options and Features for this Item:
Signature Required

Canada Post: From anywhere... to nowhere

PR

I finally finished my Permanent Residency process!

US Vs. Canada

6 month and half have been passed since I arrived in Boston. How do I evaluate my experience so far?

* General Life US vs. Canada
- Smiles US < Canada
- Options US > Canada
- Stress US > Canada
- Discrimination US > Canada
- Willing to Help US < Canada

*Academic Life MIT vs. UofA

- Sleep Hours MIT < UofA
- Funding for International Students: MIT << UofA
- Opportunities MIT >> UofA
- Course Work MIT >> UofA
- Course Quality MIT > UofA
- Competition: MIT > UofA
- Easy Collaboration: MIT < UofA
- Quality and Diversity of Talks: MIT > UofA
- Budget for Living: MIT < UofA
- Pure Theory Research: MIT << UofA
- Applications: MIT >> UofA
- Free Food: MIT > UofA