Reddit is what is called a “Social News” website. This means users can post links to content on the web and others may then vote the posted links up or down, causing them to appear higher up on the Reddit home page. Unlike Digg, Reddit allows submitted news links to start at the top. If the story/link is popular it will stay/keep getting voted up. If it’s found not to be relevant, it will fall off quickly, as the numerous submissions come in and become more popular. The site also has a discussion area where users can discuss the posted links, and vote for or against others’ comments (very similar to what we have here). Users who submit articles which other users like and subsequently “vote up” receive “karma” points as a reward for submitting interesting articles. Reddit also includes several topical sections called subreddits, which focus on specific topics, including programming, science, Not Safe for Work, and politics. We love Reddit because its a quick way to discover or view the popular stories and issues of the day.

Dare Foods, a privately-owned Canadian family business, has been around for more than 115 years and makes some of the most well-known snack brands in the world. More importantly, they have distinguished themselves by their sensitivity to food allergens while still making quality products. In 2004, Dare completed changes to become one of the first wholly nut free/ peanut-free snack food manufacturers in North America. Products made in Dare’s peanut-free locations are identified by the line “Manufactured in a Peanut-Free Facility” on the package. Dare also declares all allergens on their packaging with the ingredient list by placing a clear “may contain” warning on the package, where there may be any allergen risk. While this might not seem like a big deal consider approximately one out of every 100 school age children is allergic to peanuts.

Champan’s is one of the best Ice Cream Company’s in Canada, maybe even in the world. Unfortunately, Chapman’s products are not available in the U.S.A, but it is a life saver for those with allergies who love ice-cream. Chapman’s had developed several lines of product for special dietary need including . In fact, Chapman’s was recognized in 2003 for their Peanut/Nut Free red flag labeling on Ice Cream and Novelties, by Anaphylaxis Canada. Chapman’s was awarded the “Susan Daglish Award” for their leadership and commitment to anaphylaxis safety. In 2005, Chapman’s made several of its products Gluten free to meet the needs of those with some form of celiac allergy, or the intolerance of gluten, in their diet. You can find Chapman’s Ice Cream at stores all over Canada

There are very few times prepared meat is as good as the real thing. Nevertheless, when it comes to Pinty’s Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Strips, it’s like making the chicken yourself without any of the back breaking time. Established in 1943, Pinty’s Delicious Foods located in Burlington Ontario is a manufacturer who “provides a complete range of premium quality, value-added fresh and frozen chicken products to the Retail and Food Service industry.” The home consumer can find their products at such places as Costco. The chicken strips can be used for appetizers, salads, stir-frys, wraps, sandwiches, and pizzas.

Features
• Fully cooked, pre-sliced solid breast portions
• 100% natural breast meat, browned & cooked to perfection
• Randomly sliced portions, approximately 3/8″ wide
• Individually quick frozen
• High quality
• Menu versatility

Benefits
• Ultimate in convenience, quality and speed
• Great where speed of preparation is important
• Real homemade taste and appearance
• Use only what you require and keep balance frozen

Future Shop is Canada’s largest consumer electronics retailer and etailer. Future Shop is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Best Buy Corporation and currently operates more than 130 stores across all of Canada’s province. Some people hate this big box electronics store, but everyone has their own experience. In our view, Future Shop has the better customer service and return policies compared to any similar retailer in Canada. Should your need to return something at Future Shop it’s usually a hassle free experience, with options of money back or store credit. Future Shop also has a superior price matching service, with three main focuses for what they call their “Lowest Price Guarantee”:

1) If you find a lower advertised price Future Shop will beat it by 10% of the difference.
2) If you find a lower advertised price within 30 days* of your purchase Future Shop will beat it by 10% of the difference.
3) If Future Shop’s own price is reduced within 30 days* of your purchase, you can bring in your receipt and they will refund the difference.

Some of the major product categories of products sold at Future Shop:

* Computer hardware, software and accessories
* Major appliances and small household appliances
* Stereo and portable audio equipment and accessories
* Car audio and other such electronics
* Televisions, VCRs, DVD players and other home theatre equipment
* Digital cameras and accessories, video cameras, and digital photofinishing under the name FuturePhoto
* PDAs, cellular phones and other portable electronic devices
* CDs and DVDs
* Gaming console and portable systems and games

* 14 days for computers, laptops, monitors,printers, camcorders, digital cameras, portable DVD players, radar detectors, projectors and air conditioners

This product may seem like a great deal for 500 GB, but our experience with this item and that of our testers has found this not to be a deal of any kind. Forget the fact the customer service is non-existent for this product, of the 3 drives we tried, all three were DOA. They were not recognized by systems already fully working with other better/well known brands. As well, the support for the hard drive is a cheap, thin piece of plastic that can crack easily. We rate this item as a BUYER BEWARE. You will get what you pay for: not much.

Suppliers Product Features

• System Requirements: Pentium 233 MHz or higher processor, Windows ME/2000 with Service Pack 4; XP with Service Pack 1, available USB 2.0/ 1.1 port (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed recommended)
• Included In Box: External USB Hard Drive, USB 2.0 Cable, Installation Guide, Drivers & Utilities CD, AC adapter

We recently purchased this item from Canadian Tire. To be honest, their was some trepidation that the garbage can would be a flimsy excuse to sell more garbage bags, but to be honest, this is a very durable product. The Glad Roomate Container is designed for the Glad Roomate Bags, which are an offshoot of the Kitchen Catchers series. There is no need to use the Glad bags either. The size and rim fit a regular grocery bag just fine. We recommend Glad Bags, however, for their rugged ability to handle wet as well as dry goods. The best part of the Glad Roomate Container was the ease to which we were able to install the product. But don’t fret if you don’t have a kitchen cabinet door to install the Glad Roomate Container. It can also be used as a stand alone garbage can.

The Holmes Warm Mist HumidifierHM5081 is billed for use in a 600 square foot room, but the power, and ease to which this product functions will delight even the most skeptical. No filter is needed, and it is super easy to clean and maintain. We recommend keeping the instructions to help you reset the system, which could happen if the system runs “dry”. It’s unlikely this will happen though, but in dry situations, the Holmes HM5081 will not make it to the 24 hours as promised. In our experience, it is more likely to give you 10 hours of warm mist, but that is enough for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Product Features

• Warm mist humidifier suitable for small to medium rooms
• 1.3-gallon removable tank runs up to 24 hours on 1 filling
• Includes water purification filter and Microban antimicrobial protection
• Automatic shut-off with reset
• 12 by 6 by 12-1/2 inches

This was selected a Consumer Reports best buy in 2006. We agree. Sure the nozzle leaks when you fill it up and you need to be an acrobat to keep it steady as you walk from your tub to your unit, but it simply works. In a 3 bedroom apartment, this unit was able to raise the humidity for 25% to 39% in as quick as 1 hour in the dead of winter. It works a lot faster than other models, and as is claims, it is quiet as well. The only other issue is the auto shut-off does not seem to work on my model at the set humidity, but if you have low-humidity issues, a little extra is never an issue.

Product Features

• Warm steam humidifier reduces static electricity and prevents drying in indoor environments; manufactured by Honeywell
• Heats water with a stainless-steel heater; easy to fill, clean, and carry water tank; digital controls and LCD display
• Outputs 4 gallons of moist steam per tank; best employed in rooms up to 1400 square feet in size
• Medicine cup provided for dispensing vapors; clean regularly to prevent mold and germs from festering
• Humidifier measures 15.55 by 14.57 by 10.24 inches and weighs 6 pounds upon shipping; no filter needed for this item

The Versa Power is supposed to be a one-stop solution for quick and convenient clean ups. The Versa Power is billed as an all-in-one Stick Vac, Hand Vac, and Utility Vac. While it has a lightweight design and is bagless- the cleaning power is also lightweight. While the price is right, unfortunately, this item could not clean a simple mat in a hallway. You’re better off with a broom.

Product Features

• All-in-one vacuum cleaner for multi-purpose cleaning
• Functions as a stick vac, a hand vac, and a utility vac
• Lightweight, bagless design; easy-to-empty dirt cup
• Includes on-board crevice tool for cleaning hard-to-reach areas
• Measures 5-1/2 by 9-1/4 by 40 inches; 1-year warranty