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  1. Try it on and move around to get a feel for fit. Try sitting, pretend-castng, twisting,etc.

    I have a 1-piece Helly Hansen (which is a step below what you're looking at, i think) and it's pretty comfortable once worn in.. You can also still hang the top off iwth the suspenders on (like a 2 piece), if you're too hot.

     

    I have the same suit. I think it's great. Comfortable, warm and you have an internal zipper for when you have to relieve yourself. Used to be cheaper compared to Mustang (Salus wasn't really as common when I bought mine).

     

    I would just try them on and see what's more comfortable. They are all going to save you equally well. I believe both Mustang and Salus products are made in Canada too.

  2. We have two HTC Ones, the first version. Good phone, but my mic (or the noise cancelling mic) is messed up and the camera pics are all purple in low light on the other one. It's over 2 years old though, but they should last longer. I'd probably still get another HTC, but I would never "pay extra" for a phone. I am due for an upgrade, but waiting for a decent "free" phone to re-commit.

  3. I've never done it for a ticket from OPP, only metro. Not sure it makes a difference or not. If you can take the time off work, just go in to court. It won't make it worse, and may get you off completely. Basically you plead guilty and they most likely will give you a lesser charge. If the officer doesn't show up, you get off completely.

  4. I went through this process a couple of years ago. I loved my 2009 RAV4, but really hated the newer model. My experience with Toyota products has been very positive, but I will never buy one again. Why? Because the dealerships are ridiculous. The same could be said for Honda. I just couldn't believe the bull I had to deal with at those places. Nissan and Kia looked like they hired a bunch of students as sales people. Ford just couldn't be bothered to help me. I felt like I was interrupting their day. My local Subaru dealership was great. I liked how they ran it. Hyundai and Mazda were alright.

     

    Of course, ultimately it came down to the quality of the vehicle and price. I ended up going to a dealership in Kitchener (I live in London) because they matched a quote I got from a salesperson in Toronto. I almost purchased the Subaru, but I liked the look of the Mazda better. The Subaru Forester was really boring and plain inside, but an awesome vehicle to drive.

     

    I highly recommend test driving a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Mazda CX-5 (mid or top model) as well. Hyundai's are noticeably more popular than Toyota and Honda's in my neighborhood, with good reason. Best bang for the buck by far. The new Tucson looks pretty slick too (my in-laws just bought one last November). I didn't purchase a Sante Fe because of the fuel mileage - it's a large class SUV with a mid class price.

     

    Ultimately, the best advice I can give you is shop around for a dealership. Don't be afraid to drive to a different city to find a good one either. It saved me $5000 doing so.

  5. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase an ASUS, HP or Lenovo (used to be IBM I believe) laptop. Dell has been hit and miss for me. I haven't dealt with Dell in a long time, but they did have great service. You might have to pay extra for it though, not sure. The HP and ASUS laptops I purchased are still going strong after many years. Batteries had issues, but that's a guarantee no matter what you get.

     

    My go to store is Canada Computers. I bought an HP from a big box store though. Costco is always a great choice because of the warranty.

     

    Also, what OS are you using now? Windows 8 and 10 are so different from previous versions. Personally, I don't like them at all. So, that might be a consideration. I'd recommend testing it out first.

     

    Macs are nice, but still over priced. You should still try one and see if it's your thing or not.

     

    Personally, I'd go with a desktop unless you're on the road a lot. I really dislike laptops. A desktop I can fix myself if something goes wrong (by fixing, it's really replace the part that broke), but a laptop is a whole other problem.

  6. I doubt this is the problem, but I discovered that sometimes when calling a government number using my computer they don't answer it. I assume the number doesn't show as a local number. Happened to me many times. Maybe it's similar with any VoIP.

     

    This where you're calling?

    1-800-396-4233 (toll free) or 416-235-3579 (in Toronto)

     

    Info 1-800-387-3445

     

    http://www.ontario.ca/page/renew-g-drivers-licence-80-years-and-over

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