Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition and 2017 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
Feb 19, 2018, 9:11 pm
#721
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I seem to remember reading that the rumors of your muffin top are greatly exaggerated, or was that greatly accurate??? I can’t remember, and I am too lazy to look.
Feb 19, 2018, 9:15 pm
#722
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Y'all are frauds
I am the true muffin top!
I am the true muffin top!
Feb 19, 2018, 9:15 pm
#723
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Feb 20, 2018, 8:35 pm
#724
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It was a focused, yet leisurely walk, with the heart rate in the range you have suggested. I was told once that 1 mile is approx 2000 steps, which appears pretty accurate.
In addition to the girls in lingerie, I saw some interesting sights, like the guy trying to get into gate 59 (banging on the door) cause he was late for a flight. It apparently did not seem odd to him that the gate sign was blank, there was no one at the gate, and there was no plane. He obviously missed the gate change announcement. Coolest site was the guy with the Sunwing Engineering bright yellow vest on, playing the piano that is by Gates 62-68. Looks like he was on a break and he was playing like he could be at Carnegie Hall. I posted a video on instagram. Very impressive.
Oh, and I noted several water bottle filling stations, which I think yyznomad was complaining about earlier this year. There were also several places for you to be able to get your heart rate up in the morning....
In addition to the girls in lingerie, I saw some interesting sights, like the guy trying to get into gate 59 (banging on the door) cause he was late for a flight. It apparently did not seem odd to him that the gate sign was blank, there was no one at the gate, and there was no plane. He obviously missed the gate change announcement. Coolest site was the guy with the Sunwing Engineering bright yellow vest on, playing the piano that is by Gates 62-68. Looks like he was on a break and he was playing like he could be at Carnegie Hall. I posted a video on instagram. Very impressive.
Oh, and I noted several water bottle filling stations, which I think yyznomad was complaining about earlier this year. There were also several places for you to be able to get your heart rate up in the morning....
Feb 20, 2018, 8:46 pm
#725
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Wow, YUL sounds like a terminal full of action. Me, I just tug one off in the lav midflight, aim arc at sink and mostly it works. Using the hand with fitbit gives me extra steps, and heartrate is pretty decent for all of, 30 seconds... I should try with GPS tracking in the app and see what it thinks I'm doing...
Feb 21, 2018, 12:16 am
#726
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Wow, YUL sounds like a terminal full of action. Me, I just tug one off in the lav midflight, aim arc at sink and mostly it works. Using the hand with fitbit gives me extra steps, and heartrate is pretty decent for all of, 30 seconds... I should try with GPS tracking in the app and see what it thinks I'm doing...
Feb 21, 2018, 3:21 am
#727
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Wow, YUL sounds like a terminal full of action. Me, I just tug one off in the lav midflight, aim arc at sink and mostly it works. Using the hand with fitbit gives me extra steps, and heartrate is pretty decent for all of, 30 seconds... I should try with GPS tracking in the app and see what it thinks I'm doing...
Feb 21, 2018, 5:38 am
#728
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Not sure why yyznomad would complain about water fountains. My understanding is that yyznomads are fuelled by JW Black.
Feb 21, 2018, 5:47 am
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Feb 21, 2018, 6:22 am
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Feb 21, 2018, 1:25 pm
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Are those two co-founders tech people? I find it usually makes a big difference on how interviews are conducted.
For junior positions, it is more about interests and CS fundamentals than anything else. Though having some in depth knowledge about the languages/frameworks they are using (eg, how does the program gets executed, how are the functions in standard libraries implemented), along with some system level understanding (eg, how to scale up, security concerns) will definitely make you stand out.
For junior positions, it is more about interests and CS fundamentals than anything else. Though having some in depth knowledge about the languages/frameworks they are using (eg, how does the program gets executed, how are the functions in standard libraries implemented), along with some system level understanding (eg, how to scale up, security concerns) will definitely make you stand out.
Feb 21, 2018, 2:19 pm
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Correct - that wasn't me who complained about the water fountains. (if they were broken all the time, then I might complain, but if there was a complaint regarding the lack of water fountains, then that wasn't me who was complaining)
Feb 21, 2018, 2:31 pm
#735
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You know me well, @Adam Smith.
Correct - that wasn't me who complained about the water fountains. (if they were broken all the time, then I might complain, but if there was a complaint regarding the lack of water fountains, then that wasn't me who was complaining)
Correct - that wasn't me who complained about the water fountains. (if they were broken all the time, then I might complain, but if there was a complaint regarding the lack of water fountains, then that wasn't me who was complaining)
What's the deal with first world airports that don't have water fountains and super shallow sinks in the bathroom so you can't fill a water bottle? Ahem, Frankfurt. Do people not consider drinking water a basic amenity that should be available in a place you're paying for access to?