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Okay winter is here, and I am looking into getting some nice water proof hiking boots. I love the way they look so suggestions on stores? I know Sportchek, Coast Mountain, MEC.

Also Casio, calculator watches, somewhere that is downtown and not double the actual price?

Thanks soooo much

And happy holidays!

The week between Christmas and New Year's is traditionally the lowest-traffic week of the year for my site, and I'm gonna be out of town anyway, so I thought I might try something a little different this year. Here's a teaser for my idea:



I've already got the basic idea for the story and will hopefully start working on it before we drive down to Maryland (one advantage of driving down is I can actually bring my big Cintiq with me) for the holiday. Of course, going over my outline and idea list, this might end up being MORE work than the usual QC strips >.<

So uh I no promises yet I guess, but hopefully I won't puss out and will actually get this done.

Hi everyone, according to Ombra's website:
Sep 15, 2009: Original Melkfett cream at Shoppers Drug Mart

We are pleased to inform you that the Ombra Original Melkfett skin cream is now available at select SHOPPERS DRUG MART stores in the skin care section across Canada.

However, I have been to three separate Shoppers, and not only do they not have it, but they are convinced that Shoppers doesn't carry it. WTF? Has anyone seen it in any Shoppers anywhere?

TIA!

Did anyone of you receive a call from one of the follow two numbers?

"877 274 4589"...which somehow have my mother's full name, and when I asked them who they are, they refused and kept asking to be put through, and stated sounding rude.

When they called again, and I ignored them, they kept ringing for three times, hung up, and then called again a minute later.

"(905) 345-4321"...asked for Mr./Ms.___

I just called the complaint line at CRTC; 1-866-580-DNCL (866-580-3625), alas, they stopped taking complaints at 4:30pm (but I think the registry is open for those who have not done it yet).

My retired mom likes to look casual-yet-affluent around the house. I bought her a fancy bamboo yoga tracksuit for Christmas last year from Cat Tilt near Trinity-Bellwoods and she loved it. So, no brainer: go back to Cat Tilt and buy her another one for Christmas this year, right?

WRONG! Because tomorrow is my only day to shop and Cat Tilt is closed on Tuesdays! Argh!

So where does one buy beautiful expensive tracksuits in this city? Also, do you have an amazing tracksuit that you would recommend? Tell me about it!

No Lululemon or Juicy, thanks.

Hi Toronto,

I'm kind of desperate.
I was going to get my brother a wacky alarm clock from Rolo, but they seem to be sold out.

So my question is - has anyone SEEN alarm clocks that involve puzzles or shooting a target or this http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/9171/ anywhere in Toronto? Even Clocky - the alarm clock on wheels that runs away, for a reasonable prize (ie. not $70, when it's $40 online).


Thanks!

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Does anybody own this jacket? Would it look too long on someone who was 5 feet, and is the jacket fitted?

I'd also like some suggestions for other jackets I could get. Here's my criteria:
1) must be warm
2) won't look awkward on someone who's short
3) must be fitted (I've got a small frame so I need it to be tight)
4) not over $400

Thanks in advance! Oh yeah, and are those TNA jackets that everyone has actually warm?

hi all. 

we're missing a kitty. he escaped on saturday night, near college and spadina, and we can't find him. 

he's a pretty orange striped cat, and sometimes answers to the name "softie"  we know that he might be fine, or been taken in by some nice people, but he's got some dietary needs that mean it's even more important to find him quickly.

if you see him, please, please, please let me know.

thanks.
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Health care so-called reform has passed in the Senate, voting along strictly partisan lines, the Dems halted a Republican filibuster. In an after-Midnight session, sometime in the dark hours of Monday morning, your government, O Americans, decided to increase taxes, to increase the health care premiums paid by independently insured parties, to increase the premiums paid by unions in their plans, to fund Abortions (prenatal infanticide) from your tax money, and to lower the salaries of Insurance company members, and to restrict the return on investment of citizens holding stock in Insurance companies, and to otherwise dictate what hitherto had been private matters determined peaceably between rational men by negotiation.

The bill creates 112 new bureaus and offices, and no actual health care will be provided to anyone until five or nine years have passed, albeit the taxes and other impositions go into effect immediately. There is apparently no "public option" which means the poor still will not get any more or better or different coverage.

The bill is upwards of 9 trillion dollars over a ten year period. This, during a depression.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, at paragraph 2243:

Armed resistance to oppression by political authority is not legitimate, unless all the following conditions are met: 1) there is certain, grave, and prolonged violation of fundamental rights; 2) all other means of redress have been exhausted; 3) such resistance will not provoke worse disorders; 4) there is well-founded hope of success; and 5) it is impossible reasonably to foresee any better solution.

Of these criterion, not all have been met. ( Read more... )

My ipod recently died and since my warranty is up I'm trying to determine which is more cost effective, to get it repaired or purchase a new one all together?
I'm pretty sure it's a problem with the hardware and the sad ipod icon appears on the screen when i turn it on.
Has onyone tried the iRepair store or any other alternatives?
Any feedback would be great

Has anyone here had the lovely experience of dealing with the Natale Law Office?  They left me a message on Friday (with nothing but their phone number) and after googling it, I'm already dreading finding out what kind of stunt they're attempting to pull on me.  The Better Business Bureau even gives them an F rating, the lowest of the low.

Reply with your email and I'll send you details about meet-up times. I prefer somewhere between Downsview and St. George stations.

All books are $5, except $8 for hardcovers. All CDs are $10. I'll definitely do deals if you're buying more than one item.

( Fiction, YA Fiction, Non-Fiction + rock albums )

Preparing for travel to Maryland tomorrow, assuming the weather there holds.

Ok guys, I am flying out of Pearson this Tuesday. Is it 100ml or 30 ml hand of cream/face wash etc that I am allowed to bring. I know that I should make friends with google, but it may lie, and I want to know from someone who has recently flown out of Pearson.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for any walk-in clinics near the Davisville subway. The two I've found on Google have bad reviews- the first is beside the Davisville station at 1910 Yonge and the second at 110 Eglinton Ave E between Yonge and Mt. Pleasant. I was kind of hoping for other options. How about it folks, any good ones out there? If not, maybe some around the St. Clair station? Any help would be appreciated.

( boots for sale! )  

I won a TomTom One130 GPS, but I have absolutely no use for it. I don't drive, and my family don't need one, nor do any of my friends, so I come to you, fellow torontonians. Need a Christmas gift? Maybe know a teenager who just got their first car?

It's brand new, in the box, and is ready to go any day. $80. Meetup either at the Eaton Centre or Union Station monday, tuesday, or wednesday.

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Hi guys,

I'm from Montreal and I'm going to be in Toronto visiting my Mother for the holidays. I've never lived there myself so i'm a little unfamiliar with the terrain, but I want to take my Mom out to a laid-back place where she can meet like-minded people. "Like-minded people" being Geeks.

She's a computer geek and likes geeky things and geeky people.

I'm already aware of Toronto Girl Geek Dinners and have passed on the info so that she can participate next time.

Could someone recommend some good bars or places that she might enjoy? Thanks! Sorry if this has been posted before - I did search the community and didn't find anything. Please point me in the right direction if it has already been posted.
thanks!