Tag: Canada

Colonoscopy Preparation: Notes and Options

Preparation for a colonoscopy is difficult for some people. You do not really comprehend the difficulty until you need to prep for it. You need to drink a huge volume, 4l, of chemical liquid that will, hopefully, clean your bowels sufficiently so that the gastroenterologist surgeon can see any colon and intestine polyps. You do have options and tradeoffs. Both Peglyte and Kleanlyte are over the counter OTC prep kits. Toronto, Canada

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Third Generation Honda Fit, 2015-2020: Starter Replacement

Honda Fit Jazz 2017

My 2016 Honda Fit has been quite reliable, with one exception: the starter. Every 5 years the starter dies and needs a replacement. Even the original starter that came with the new car died after 5 years. The starter replacement is non-trivial, requiring a hoist and about 1.5 hrs of work.

Symptoms:

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Bird Muskoka Folding Bicycle: Review and Tune Up

Bird Muskoka folding bicycle, right side, made in China, Photo01 by Don Tai

A neighbour discarded this Bird Muskoka folding bicycle with 20″ wheels 7 speed, so I picked it up for review and tune up. I enjoy anything about bicycles and love to see how they are manufactured and how they ride. This is a Bird Muskoka folding bicycle, the paint job, including the Canadian flag, seemingly tailored to the Canadian market. Even more fitting is that I did most of the repairs on 2024 July 01, Canada Day. Fitting.

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Commercial Bread Comparison in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I want to compare our local commercial breads here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Specifically I want to know about the ratio of fiber to carbs. Can bread be healthy? With Vanessa Kimbell and Tim Spector 19:06 21:53 fiber to carb ratio, 1/5 (20%) good, 1/17 (5.88%)-1/20 (5%) not good

These breads are rated from best to worst in terms of fiber percentage of carbohydrates.

Dimplmeier Organic Rye with Flaxseeds

Dimplmeier Organic Rye with Flaxseeds, nutrition

Dimplmeier Organic Rye with Flaxseeds, Ingredients

Dimplmeier Organic Rye with Flaxseeds bread: fiber / carbs = 11/49 = 22.45%

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Caroma Tazman 270 Dual Flush Toilet: Parts Info

Caroma Tazman 270 dual flush toilet, front view, Photo 02 by Don Tai

My Caroma Tazman 270 1.6L dual flush toilet has been going strong for over 22 years, quite astounding when you think about our throw-away society. Made in Australia, it was well rated when I bought it. As I recall at the time the City of Toronto had a $150 rebate on for dual flush toilet replacements, so I replaced two. The instructions that came with the toilet date back to 2002 Aug 15.

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Value Village feedback: Not a Smooth Experience

I donated something to to Value Village (Canada) and they gave me a coupon. I had to input my purchase date and time, then do an online survey for a small discount. Unfortunately the online experience was flawed at best.

There are many different types of people that shop at Value Village, many of them over the age of 50. These people often do not carry nor rely on their smartphone for their existence. In other words, they are normal.

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Cataract Surgery for a High Myopia Monovision Patient, Toronto, Canada: Log

I am a high myopia patient wearing glasses, in Toronto, Canada, and it was time for me to have cataract surgery. As a monovision user I’ve long had one eye focused on near reading and computer work, and the other eye focused on far distance. This strategy has worked out well for me, with no perceived loss of function. Here’s my cataract intraocular (IOL) surgery journey notes.

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Hose Clamp Comparison by Brand: from Youtuber Project Farm

I’ve always hated using hose clamps. I’d buy them from Home Depot and curse when they are installed and leak. I’d tighten them more and they’d deform and sometimes break. It did not dawn on me that, like everything else, there are different quality hose clamps than the crappy “All Gain” ones I use. This is particularly true for my compressor hose, which, over time, loosen and then leak. My compressor only needs 125psi.

This Youtube video Best Hose Clamp> Let’s Settle This! Ideal, Precision, Koehler, Norma, Skandvik, Mishimoto, Breeze compares various brands of hose clamps.

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The Abandonment of Ukraine by Western Nations

The decimation wrought by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 2022 Feb 24 has been immense. Ukraine has crumbled, its economy severely damaged and its people scattered across the EU and the Western world. On one hand Ukraine has a bully neighbour intent on destroying it, while on the other Western countries have continued to provide Ukraine with enough weapons to continue its fight, the result being even more destruction of Ukraine. Ukraine’s predicament has had many other global implications, almost all bad.

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Counterfeit Canadian $2 Coin from China

China is without a doubt the fake manufacturer of the world. They can counterfeit almost anything. Here in Canada the newest item I’ve found is the Canadian $2 coin, commonly called a toonie.

Look for the right paw of the polar bear, where the toes splay out like a camel.

Fake counterfeit Canadian $2 coin, or toonie, Made in China. Look at the splayed right toe of the polar bear, or camel toe

Real Canadian $2 coin, or toonie

Please be aware and examine all toonies you receive. It looks like these are common now.

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