Where would you rather move?

someguy29

So to cut a long story short, I've about had it with Edmonton and really Alberta in general. Not that I don't love this city (it's home after all), but I just need to get out. I want to go to a new city and start up a whole new life; I want to start fresh.

I'm thinking either Toronto or Vancouver.

I still want to be in a big city. Money isn't really a problem as I run my own business out of my home, and it would be relatively easy to just pick everything up and move the business with me. And as far as cost of living goes, it's gotten pretty damn high here, so I'd be accustomed to paying more for things - even after factoring in PST, etc. I don't have much family, just friends. I love the rain, so Vancouver would be perfect in the winter, but I also love snow (but not necessarily the extreme cold), so that's just another thing that makes we want to go for Toronto.

I'm just looking for some advice and suggestions. And in addition, can you suggest another place besides Toronto or Vancouver?

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I would narrowly pick Toronto, though I really like both cities. If you also like outdoors activities, then Vancouver is your best bet (Hiking, fishing, skiing).

If I were in your shoes, though, it would be Montreal or QC. You want a fresh start? Montreal is culturally unique and very different from Edmonton.

Would you buy semi-custom, hand-made sandals for $50? Need business to pick up!?

xamayca.co

Would you buy semi-custom, hand-made sandals for under $50? Need help marketing my product.?
I have a beautiful pair of sandals that I've owned for over 10 years and thought that they would be a sure hit. So far I've had great reviews of the products (which are hand-crafter and very high quality), but not too many sales. What's a great way to bring custom shoes to the American (and other ) masses?
Mostly requesting success stories from others who've run import/export or custom product companies. Also channel strategies? Retail vs. Wholesale?

Feeback on pricing also welcome!

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I'm not a business type person. This is just an Idea.
Where I live (Edmonton) there are shoe and leather goods repair stores in the malls. These have a couple of those heavy sewing machines and sell heavy sewing and resoling etc. They also sell a small range of products like wax,polish ,dyes, laces and quites often a small range of slippers.
Now here is the thing,Most of them around me also carry a line of custom moccasins, native made. These are not the real high grade art store or museum grade stuff but are more like comfortable slipper and casual wear stuff. The pricing is not K-mart but it is not super expensive either. These small shops often have some extra wall or shelf and like interesting product to display. If it is something that does not cost much in storage,or care, and can move enough to pay for itself. they might be interested. Again they seem to be looking for unique products that catch peoples eyes and attract them to the main service, these are not shoe stores but niche marketeers, selling a service.
I have also seen some stores with a small display of spiked ice gripping outer soles that you strap on for walking in icy conditions(our sidewalks are bad for that in winter)which come in three sizes, don't take much space to display, and in this case are seasonal. I wish I had some great and guaranteed ideas to offer, but this is all for now. I have no idea how they figure out the selling arrangement(commission, wholesale or consignment) or if it is done as space rental.
And if I was looking for sandals you bet I would buy a decent pair for under 50 bucks, the ones they sell for over a hundred are all mass product and I have big feet so I can't wear them.Thats another Idea, try one of those Hiking type stores, their customers are cash rich, and if they are like me then they are very dissatisfied with the selection of footwear, and I am a member of a Mountain Equipment Co-op. The sandals all suck that they can get, to small and wrong shape, my toes are not pointy, why should my boots be(Except my riding boots and even not them usually). If I could find sandals like the pair a friend brougt me from the Middle east years ago I would buy them in a flash, never knew what country she got them from, Israel I think.

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what's your opinion on this article Airlines lobby for system to speed airport security?

angel

Airlines lobby for system to speed airport security Biometrics uses scans of iris and fingerprints
By Carly WeeksOTTAWA â A coalition of Cana­dian airlines and airports is putting pressure on Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon to adopt a biometric travel screening program that would allow passengers to âfast trackâ through airport security and avoid hassles like taking off their shoes, coats and removing laptops from their cases before boarding planes. The voluntary program, which is currently in place at several major U.S. airports, relies on iris and fin­gerprint scans to identify passengers and quickly move them through air­port security. The biometric screen­ing system is seen as a way to significantly reduce line-ups and other delays that have become a major has­sle for passengers, particularly those who travel frequently, according to the coalition, which includes Air Cana­da, WestJet, as well as the Toronto, Montreal and Edmonton airport authorities. âItâs just another service to passen­gers,â said Scott Armstrong, spokesman for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. âObviously, peo­ple are always looking for ways to make the whole airport process quick­er.â Although some Canadian airports have expressed interest in the biomet­ric screening, the federal government has to approve such a program before it can be up and running in Canada. Thatâs because Transport Canada would have to conduct the background checks on interested applicants, and Canadian Air Transport Security Authority employees would likely be responsible for helping passengers with biometric cards at the airport.
When passengers are approved for the program, they receive a card that comes equipped with a microchip con­taining their biometric data that they must bring to the airport and scan on a machine, similar to a bank machine. Passengers with biometric cards would be able to wait in separate lines that have specialized security equipment, enabling them to pass through security checkpoints quickly and easily.
Adopting such a system, also known as a registered traveller program, âwould enhance aviation security while improving the passengersâ experience in the airport,â says a letter sent to Can­nonâs office last month by the group of Canadian airlines and airports.
The group argues the federal gov­ernment wouldnât have to spend any money on the screening program, because it would be paid for by the pri­vate sector. Furthermore, any Cana­dians that wanted to use a biometric screening card would have to pay for the service.
There is currently one company, called Clear, which operates the bio­metric screening program for about 45,000 passengers in the U.S. Although the GTAA has already signed an agreement with Clear for a similar program here, nothing can move for­ward until the federal government decides whether or not to approve it.
A spokeswoman for Cannonâs office as well as CATSA said the federal gov­ernment is currently reviewing the program to see if it can be imple­mented here.
â CanW est News Ser vice

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I think it is an option as the US already has some type of program in place that if frequent travelers are willing to pay some fee and pass a background check, they can clear security at a faster rate than others and do not have to take off their shoes, etc.

My opinion is that the passengers that do go with the program should probably have their background checked every year just to make sure they are clean.

Will the rubbing alcohol method ruin my new skates?

Mackenzie

For Christmas, a friend bought me Graf Edmonton special skates. I was very pleased until I realize they were too small. My feet would feel very comfortable if they were about .5-1 inch longer. I read about this rubbing alcohol method online, of which you pour some in each boot and wear think socks. I am afraid this method will ruin my skates and it's ability to support me when I skate. Also, are there any other methods that could help stretch my boots? I heard about the ice method as well as shoe stretchers. Thank you;)

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OMG, do NOT do anything that RJ suggested! Graf Edmonton Specials are heat moldable so you can take them to a proshop to get then molded. When you do flatten the toe area a bit, which should give you a little more room. It's recommended that you let the boots set for about 24 hours before skating in them. At the very least wait until they have cooled for a while. If you heat them up by any means and immediately go walking around or skating in them, they will crease and be ruined. If they still feel too short, most proshops can stretch them for you, usually about half a size. If all else fails, you'll probably have to sell them and get the correct size. Incidentally that's an awesome Christmas gift - I have these boots and they run about $700!

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Please, please, please some one help me with my house?!?

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Strange

I live in Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Am I the only one whose igloo is starting to melt!
I don't know what to do or how to get to work tomorrow because my polar bear ran away!

I work at west Ed! How long will it take to walk by foot (w/my snow shoes of course) to wem!?!?

Answer
Club a seal and hang it outside your igloo. Your polar bear will smell it and come home. Then you can ride him to work tomorrow.
There problem solved.

what is your opinion on this article?

angel

Airlines lobby for system to speed airport security Biometrics uses scans of iris and fingerprints
By Carly WeeksOTTAWA â A coalition of Cana­dian airlines and airports is putting pressure on Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon to adopt a biometric travel screening program that would allow passengers to âfast trackâ through airport security and avoid hassles like taking off their shoes, coats and removing laptops from their cases before boarding planes. The voluntary program, which is currently in place at several major U.S. airports, relies on iris and fin­gerprint scans to identify passengers and quickly move them through air­port security. The biometric screen­ing system is seen as a way to significantly reduce line-ups and other delays that have become a major has­sle for passengers, particularly those who travel frequently, according to the coalition, which includes Air Cana­da, WestJet, as well as the Toronto, Montreal and Edmonton airport authorities. âItâs just another service to passen­gers,â said Scott Armstrong, spokesman for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. âObviously, peo­ple are always looking for ways to make the whole airport process quick­er.â Although some Canadian airports have expressed interest in the biomet­ric screening, the federal government has to approve such a program before it can be up and running in Canada. Thatâs because Transport Canada would have to conduct the background checks on interested applicants, and Canadian Air Transport Security Authority employees would likely be responsible for helping passengers with biometric cards at the airport.

When passengers are approved for the program, they receive a card that comes equipped with a microchip con­taining their biometric data that they must bring to the airport and scan on a machine, similar to a bank machine. Passengers with biometric cards would be able to wait in separate lines that have specialized security equipment, enabling them to pass through security checkpoints quickly and easily.
Adopting such a system, also known as a registered traveller program, âwould enhance aviation security while improving the passengersâ experience in the airport,â says a letter sent to Can­nonâs office last month by the group of Canadian airlines and airports.
The group argues the federal gov­ernment wouldnât have to spend any money on the screening program, because it would be paid for by the pri­vate sector. Furthermore, any Cana­dians that wanted to use a biometric screening card would have to pay for the service.
There is currently one company, called Clear, which operates the bio­metric screening program for about 45,000 passengers in the U.S. Although the GTAA has already signed an agreement with Clear for a similar program here, nothing can move for­ward until the federal government decides whether or not to approve it.
A spokeswoman for Cannonâs office as well as CATSA said the federal gov­ernment is currently reviewing the program to see if it can be imple­mented here.
â CanW est News Ser vice

Answer
Biometric scans of iris and fingerprints couldn't tell the person is not a terrorist.

But the eye of Big Brother is so huge that no scanner could reach it.

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Where can I find Converse running shoes in Alberta or Saskatchewan?

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LYNNE

Preferably In Edmonton, Saskatoon or Regina.

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try atheletes world or sportchek

Will the rubbing alcohol method ruin my new skates?

Mackenzie

For Christmas, a friend bought me Graf Edmonton special skates. I was very pleased until I realize they were too small. My feet would feel very comfortable if they were about .5-1 inch longer. I read about this rubbing alcohol method online, of which you pour some in each boot and wear think socks. I am afraid this method will ruin my skates and it's ability to support me when I skate. Also, are there any other methods that could help stretch my boots? I heard about the ice method as well as shoe stretchers. Thank you;)

Answer
OMG, do NOT do anything that RJ suggested! Graf Edmonton Specials are heat moldable so you can take them to a proshop to get then molded. When you do flatten the toe area a bit, which should give you a little more room. It's recommended that you let the boots set for about 24 hours before skating in them. At the very least wait until they have cooled for a while. If you heat them up by any means and immediately go walking around or skating in them, they will crease and be ruined. If they still feel too short, most proshops can stretch them for you, usually about half a size. If all else fails, you'll probably have to sell them and get the correct size. Incidentally that's an awesome Christmas gift - I have these boots and they run about $700!

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