Best products from r/ontario
We found 25 comments on r/ontario discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 62 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Hydro: The Decline and Fall of Ontario's Electric Empire
- Used Book in Good Condition
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2. RAW 79 mm 1 1/4 Hemp Plastic Cigarette Rolling Machine
- 79 mm cigarette rolling machine
- Raw 79 mm roller cigarette maker for 1 1/4 size rolling papers
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3. Transgender Warriors : Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman
- North Point Press
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4. Think Big: My Adventures in Life and Democracy
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5. Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon
Reckless Endangerment by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua RosnerThe American Economy, Greed, CorruptionThe Downfall of the American Economy, Economic ArmageddonFannie Mae, Countrywide Financial, Goldman SachsThe Federal Reserve, HUD, The United States Congress
6. Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible
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- Stone ground, #1 grade mustard seeds with no artificial flavors
- Crafted and bottled in the USA
- Comes in conveniently sized 8 oz bottle, this bright yellow, tangy mustard has zero fat or calories
- Perfect condiment for hot dogs, corn dogs, sandwiches, burgers and more
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7. VViViD All-Weather Foldable Compact Non-Slip Tire Traction Grip Plank 2-Pack
- Raised tracks help prevent tires from spinning on snow, slush, ice, mud or sand. Perfect for all styles of vehicles, from ATVs to pick-up trucks.
- Highly durable, impact resistant polypropylene plastic construction is highly salt and corrosion resistant and withstands temperatures as low as -22 Degf (-30 DegC). Also incredibly easy to clean.
- Hinged design makes these mats incredibly easy to store when not in use, and also makes them perfect for use on irregular terrain.
- Receive two planks in each pack. Perfectly suited to off-road and roadside emergency situations.
- Each plank measures 23.5 x 7 x 0.5 (folds down to 11.75 x 7 x 1 inch).
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8. Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped
- Repairs ligaments and tendons
- Thickens fine hair, strengthens nails and promotes healthy skin
- Helps with weight contol
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10. Case Studies in Drowning Forensics
- Enhanced Experience – Each filter delivers exceptional sound quality while lowering harmful noise to protect your ears. Hear and communicate clearly.
- Comfortable & Discreet – Ultra-soft, hypoallergenic, reusable silicone plugs designed to be worn for hours without discomfort. Nearly invisible in your ear.
- Everyday Carry – Be ready for anything. Perfect for any loud environment such as concerts, festivals, bars, sporting events, travel, and commuting. Helps reduce noise sensitivity and provides peace and quiet for studying, focusing, and meditation.
- What’s Included – Aluminum case. 3 filter sets in Medium, High, and Max for noise reduction up to 26dB. 3 silicone earplugs in your choice of Small or Medium size. Medium size plugs fit 80% of men, women, and teens. Small size plugs are recommended if you’ve had previous issues keeping earplugs or earbuds in your ear.
- Trusted by NPR Music, Metallica, Phish, Red Bull, Berklee College of Music, Lollapalooza, Zildjian, Ultra, 9:30 Club, and more.
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13. How to Lie with Statistics
- Statistions, how to lie
- Darrell Huff
- Illustrated by Irving Genis
- New York - London 5 6 7 8 9 0
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14. Helpless: Caledonia's Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy, and How the Law Failed All of Us
15. Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think
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16. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear (New Harbinger Self-help Workbooks)
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- Twin 1/2” riffles
- Deep throat funnel
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17. CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 8th Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802)
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19. The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition
- PACKING: The Cruise Runners pack completely undetectable in CHECKED luggage. Packing instructions included. Non detectable by x-ray or metal detectors. IMAGINE enjoying Rum Runners, Margarita's Etc. from in comfort of Stateroom or Balcony.
- KEEPING IT SIMPLE AND SMART: Cruise Runner Flask Kit - Our suggestion keep the 32 oz in your Stateroom and fill the 8 oz. Runners to enjoy your drinks on-shore at the beach, in the Jacuzzi or in the Night Club. The 8 oz. runners slip easliy in the pocket of your shorts, pants, jacket or purse. When empty simply refill from your stateroom stash! SAVE HUNDREDS ON YOUR CRUISE
- NOT JUST FOR CRUISES: The flasks are perfect to transport any beverage anywhere. Camping, Fishing, Golf Course, Football Games, Hockey Games, Baseball Games,Basketball Games,Tennis, Concerts, Picnics Etc.
- HIGH QUALITY: Food grade clear plastic, freezable, odor proof, leak proof, puncture resistant and they also float! Great for the pool!. Better value than the rum runner cruise kit.
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20. Motorola Roadster 2 Wireless In-Car Speakerphone
- Download the free My MotospeakApp and listen to incoming texts messages read aloud, then use voice commands to respond or initiate texts. Also receive caller ID and important battery call status voice alerts.
- Roadster 2 automatically turns on and connects with your phone when you enter your car. When you're ready to leave it automatically turns off, saving battery life.
- Listen to calls or stream music on a powerful 2-watt speaker or through car speakers using the FM transmitter
- Have crystal clear calls with CrystalTalk technology on Roadster 2. Your speakerphone's dual microphone noise cancellation and echo control settings block out background noise in the car better than other speakerphones.
- Motorola retail packaging includes: Motorola Roadster 2 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone, Car Charger, User Guide. Choose 'ships and sold from Amazon.com' to ensure new, authentic Motorola product.
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Well it looks like a major increase it is only increasing by 1.8% (the rate of inflation). Here's is a long explanation to background for those interested
Basically in 2017 the Liberals then in power were feeling the heat from people concerned due to the rising cost of power (various reasons for the increase such as nuclear refurbishments, green energy act and lack of prior maintenance). They decided to subsidize/artificially reduce the cost of power by 25% for 4 years then increase at inflation via OPG in a complex trust that ratepayers would have to pay back. This had 2 benefits in that it showed consumers on their bills that they were paying cheaper rates and that it stayed off the provinces books as OPG was financing it (accumulating debt plus interest) and IESO accounting for it via a global adjustment modifier on it's monthly reports.
What happened next was that the auditor general got upset at the "improper accounting" that would " Applying the government’s complex accounting/financing structure could result in Ontarian incurring extra interest costs over 30 years that could total up to $4 billion more than necessary (Section 2.0)" (Auditor,2017 Pg 6-8) She wanted the rebate to appear on the governments books as an expense item in the energy ministry and then when the ratepayers started paying it back via a "Clean Energy Adjustment" or debt retirement charge 2.0 in the late 2020's to 2048 (Auditor, 2019 Pg 12-13). Basically Ontarian were getting $18 billion in relief but paying $40 billion in the future for this short term relief, if I am not mistaken the auditors report in figure 3 on page 12 summarizes this best. " The total borrowings to be repaid will be an estimated $39.4 billion, made up of $18.4 billion borrowed to cover the current rate reduction shortfall and $21 billion in accumulated interest over the term of the borrowings" (I was always confused why the Wynne Liberals called it a mortgage but if someone could explain that analogy that would be great, to me it's more like a mortgage for OPG and a car loan for ratepayers)
The PC's got into power and decided to take up the auditors advice and put the expense on the books to save interest as the province could borrow at lower interest rates then OPG. The government now has an expense of $4 billion per year to lower electricity rates. The Ford government is keeping the rebate but trying to make it more "transparent" by showing the cost you should be paying and then giving you a electricity rebate to lower the overall increase to only 1.8% or inflation. My theory is that the Ford government is trying to show ratepayers how much taxes they are paying in order to provide justification to increase rates more then inflation and help reduce the $9 billion deficit. Don't always agree with Ford but I agree on the transparency part but hope he does not increase rates above inflation but time will tell.
IMHO electricity in Ontario has been a political football for the past 30-40 years with various schemes to lower rates or "fix the system". From the Rae government delaying Darlington while freezing rates inflating costs and causing debt to increase at Ontario Hydro to Harris's tomfoolery with semi-privatizing the system to Mcguinty's well intended but costly Green Energy Act to Wynne's accounting tricks with the Fair Hydro Plan. Time will tell what Ford will do but based on his governments track record it is not the most promising outlook. There is a great book call Hydro the Fall and Decline of Ontario's Electric Empire that does a great background on this topic.
Anyway thanks for reading, hope it helped explain the backstory.
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Edit; Links to Auditors Report and other info
Auditor Report http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/specialreports/specialreports/FairHydroPlan_en.pdf
Fall economic statement: https://budget.ontario.ca/2019/fallstatement/pdf/2019-fallstatement.pdf
Hydro book: https://www.amazon.ca/Hydro-Decline-Ontarios-Electric-Empire/dp/1896357881
> I never said anything about chromosome being the basis, in any of my comments. And reproductive organs have bearing in a lot more parts of life than what people want to identify as.
That's a mighty tall claim. Feel like backing that up? Because for my money, your gonads are relevant A) if you're trying to reproduce, and don't have banked reproductive material, and... ... ...well, with the advent of exogenous sex hormones, nope, that's pretty much it.
> Yes, but that's not the only definition in the dictionary. The fact that there's another definition for each of those words provides an escape from circularity. The same cannot be said for the "a man is anyone who identifies as a man" definition.
We've been through this. I'm more than willing to go through it with you again, if you'd like. I'd be happy to demonstrate for you all of the ways in which the dictionaries' definitions are problematic - you pick a dictionary, and we can have at it. But at the end of the day, it won't matter, because "The dictionary says so!" is still nothing more than an appeal to tradition, and meaningless.
> Try backing up when you disagree instead of just saying that you disagree.
Nope. I'm not getting mired in seven layers of BS going back and forth about aspersions you've cast that aren't really relevant to the conversation, but I'm not going to let them stand unanswered, either.
> Ok, let's start with this one. First of all, a "man" is a person and not a role. I'm going to go ahead and guess you meant a man is a (person who conforms to a ) gender roll.
Why thank you for being so generous, O Pedantic One. Notwithstanding that I've never seen a gender roll (is that like a sesame roll?), no, I was talking about the concept that the word "man" points to.
> For one, you don't actually describe what this role is. You're just kicking the can down the street to this undescribed male gender role. Is the role about wearing pants? Is it about having a job and being the primary income-earner for one's family? It's hard to securely describe a role without resulting to stereotypes.
I did describe what it is. All of the things you list are furniture, ornamentation that different cultures hang on the role. "Man", or "men", refers to a role that exists in every human culture, associated with but not exclusive to people with penises. That is literally what the word means. When you discuss men in Western culture, men in traditional Chinese culture, men in !Kung culture, and men in Lakota culture, that is what you are referring to. "Man", as a concept, is a variable. I'm surprised that you don't seem to understand this, because it's honestly pretty simple.
> Although intersex people exist, saying there s a continuum implies that people generally fall all over the spectrum, which isn't true. The vast majority of people fall neatly into "only male" or "only female" with respect to reproductive organs.
What you just said is "Your definition is wrong in terms of my definition". Try again.
> That really depends on how one defines sex.
You don't say.
It's almost as though you defied me to present definitions to you, and then I did that.
> My definition (which is the one you're supposed to be arguing against)
In point of fact, it's not. I was arguing in favor of the definition I was presenting, since you cried so much about the unreasonable standard I held yours to (which seems to be code for "I ran out of arguments and couldn't back it up"). Would you like to discuss your shitty definition, instead?
> Secondary sex characteristics are not nearly as important as the author of that seems to think. Actually, none of these things (primary sex characteristics, secondary sex characteristics, or gender identity) are especially important for most things (or at least they shouldn't be). But there are a few areas in which sex is still relevant (locker rooms, possible romantic partners, etc.). I can't think of any situation where what somebody identifies as would really be important.
Yes, you can. Because you don't actually gender people on the basis of their reproductive organs. You don't interact with people on the basis of their reproductive organs. The definition you claim to use, you do not actually use, in real life.
> It's important to make a distinction, however, between those traits that merely correlate with men or women, and those traits that define who is a man and who is a woman.
Sure. Easily done. All of the traits listed are correlated with men and women. Gender identity defines who is a man and who is a woman.
> why shouldn't we apply the same standard to humans that we do to other animals?
Because humans base our societies on gender roles, and not on reproductive organs. If you would like evidence of this, look at the entirety of human history. If you would like evidence of this that is not snarky and sarcastic, go read Leslie Feinberg's book Transgender Warriors, which discusses the history of transgender people and of gender in general throughout human history and across a diverse array of cultures.
> but your definition really begs the question of what would fall under the "gender role" associated with men or women
It honestly doesn't.
> Just in plain, Midwestern, Euro-American culture, what's an example of one thing that would fall under the "male" social role and one thing that would fall under the "female" social role?
That's irrelevant to the discussion. Like, I mean it: completely irrelevant. What specifics a culture hangs on the gender role has nothing to do with the existence of the role, nor its stability throughout humankind. The point is that "men" and "women", as concepts relating to classes of people, are fundamental to human nature, and universal to humans broadly.
> For gender and sex to "match," they would have to be the same category of thing, which they are not. The fact that we use the same words to describe them does not mean that they "match."
I think you're smart enough to make the leap on this one by yourself. I'll give you a hint, though: what you want to think about are the correlations expressed above.
Your intentions are noble but the likelihood of obtaining substantial results (i.e., getting elected) are very small. I believe the last independent elected in Ontario was in my area, Peter North (from the NDP, not the porno star) who started out as an NDPer than for various reasons sat and ran independently.
I've always felt that if you truly feel the way you do, the better option is to choose the political party closest to your ideology and get involved with it. Join and attend meetings. You'd be surprised at how few people really spend enough time to get involved and unless you're totally wacko you can affect policy in short order. Preston Manning wrote a book some time ago that very idea. Good luck.
>The university says the courses will be geared to both home growers and those looking to get into the burgeoning commercial industry.
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>He said the course will include growing basics, including lighting and irrigation systems, pest and disease management, and post-harvest curing and packaging.
This seems a bit too introductory to be very useful in industry. There's a huge difference between growing four plants in your closet using a soilless medium and forty-thousand plants in a greenhouse using hydroponics. I'd be interested in a course aimed at large scale commercial production. For home-based growers, save yourself some money and pick up a copy of Jorge Cervantes book.
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>Guelph will also offer a course in January about cannabis regulations and quality assurance.
Now this could be a bit more useful for those looking to get into the industry.
There is a great book on this topic. If you are into live music and want to read about the history of ticketing and how Ticketmaster came to be, its a great read.
https://www.amazon.ca/Ticket-Masters-Concert-Industry-Scalped/dp/0452298083/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1537369292&sr=8-4&keywords=ticketmaster
If the link doesn't work, search for this:
Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped
Resources mentioned in the talk#
Other presentations by David Paulides#
-- Missing 411 - Bobby Bizup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hot16I8jE4g
-- James McGrogan - Missing 411 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TlGc4slOMo
-- Maurice Dametz Case - Missing 411 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQpYopdIixM
-- Jaryd Atadero Case - Missing 411 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QjBFM56EC8
Radio talks#
Comprehensive playlist of David Paulides Missing 411 interviews on YouTube - interviews span from 2012 to 2016:
Petition to improve documentation of missing people in the US#
"To Heidi Streetman, who conducts graduate teacher-training courses and classes on research methods at Regis, and also teaches at the University of Colorado Denver's ESL Academy, the need for such a resource is clear. As such, she's created a petition entitled "Make the Department of Interior Accountable for Persons Missing in Our National Parks & Forests.
"I started this petition because there is no legal requirement that federal records be kept of the circumstances surrounding a person's disappearance, whether or not remains or belongings are recovered, or if a person is located alive and well," Streetman writes via e-mail. "This should all be a matter of public record, but it is not. When researchers or family members request records that are sometimes kept, land administrators have stymied requests, claiming it would cost upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce such records, due to manpower issues and costs of copies. This is in spite of Freedom of Information Act guarantees that federal records are open to the public.
If a searchable public database of those missing on federal land is required to be kept, by our government, I am hoping it will raise awareness of who is missing and where," she adds. "It will encourage those with skills to do so, to continue searching for those missing. It will provide the public with information about areas they may be visiting so they can make intelligent choices about their own safety and well-being. Hot spots where many people are missing can be identified and investigated, and families of the missing can have the solace of knowing that others are aware of and possibly still searching for their loved ones."
Dale Stehling's Disappearance and the Need to Track People Who Vanish on Federal Land - FEBRUARY 6, 2015.
It will about 2 years to get to 10,000 signatures if it continues to get an average of 5 signatures per day, while a petition about renaming of Yosemite landmarks has 114,113 signatures. News signs, etc, for landmarks would cost a lot of money. But the missing persons documentation petition is at least equally important, and has less than 10% of the signatures the other petition has.
I don't know of a similar petition for Canada public land.
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There's a lot of things you should learn and be ready for when the time comes to buy the house.
Learn about the whole buying process, from house hunting, offers, conditions etc. Also you should learn about mortgages and brokers so you get the best one for your situation.
Check out this book on mortgages
Beat the Bank: How to win the mortgage game in Canada
When going in for viewings, always look for problems. Don't get drawn into the good things. Sellers do their best to hide the problems with the house, you should be looking for those problems.
If you're in a hot market, you're likely to lose on your first few offers. Competition is fierce, people will waive inspections and any other shit just to get the house. Do what makes you comfortable. When we bought ours, I waived inspection, but I had an inspector come with me during a walkthrough. It wasn't a detailed inspection, but it was enough for me to feel confident in the house. The issues it had were minor things I can do myself.
no one, there is a good book on how to figure out what is actually true (how to lie with statistics), it is great and really lets you know something.
https://www.amazon.ca/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728
Hey buddy. Im not the guy to talk to about THC levels and all that. But the prerolls are kinda expensive. If u were gonna use those regularly I recommend hopping on amazon and getting the RAW joint roller for 10$. It works well and will save u money in the long run
https://www.amazon.ca/RAW-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539797371&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=raw+rolling+machine&dpPl=1&dpID=41nISmL1jVL&ref=plSrch
I think that you're going to need to get your anxiety under control before going to any school is really going to work out. Yes, it is possible to do an all-online degree but what are you going to do then? You'll need to work in an office or facility. Instead you might have to visit people. You'll have to go to meetings. Better to address it now. The next bit of advice I have for you is not to let your parents overrule what medical professionals are saying you need. So, start the drugs again and allow a couple of months before you decide that they aren't working. If there is no change, other drugs should be tried and perhaps you should ask for a referral to a psychiatrist. You should be seeing a therapist if you can since they can give you tools and exercises to help manage your anxiety. If that's out of reach, there are books you can get that provide a version of the same thing. Here's one. Here's another one.
I took it not that long ago. It is composed of 2 tests. Information on them can be found here http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/a.aspx
Testing centres and booking can be found here http://www.pearsonvue.com/
I don't remember the exact cost but I think it was somewhere between $350 and $400 for both tests. If you are interested in taking the A+ exam, I would recommend getting some study material such as http://www.amazon.ca/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-801-220-802/dp/007179512X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381873535&sr=8-1&keywords=a%2B+certification
I worked as a computer technician for ~2 years before taking the test and still used a study guide before taking it.
The one I have is called "word of honor camp 30" looks like it might be a part of a series by those authors?
Here's an amazon link https://www.amazon.ca/Word-Honour-Camp-30-Bowmanville/dp/0968706282
Brew your own! It's easy to make a really good pale ale from a basic recipe. I do.
For anyone traveling through country roads, get something like this https://www.amazon.ca/VViViD-All-Weather-Foldable-Non-Slip-Traction/dp/B07ND3T86W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=metal+snow&qid=1573161539&s=automotive&sr=1-3
Well, mine is Raw, I got it from Rock universe. Most headshops should have them. Or buy from Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/RAW-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8
ninja edit: OCS might have some under accessories
Just get a roller.
Bought mine for like 5 bucks from a corner store.
https://www.amazon.ca/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728