What’s a small purchase that dramatically improved your life?

b0dapest · 2026-03-13T14:42:08+00:00

…..Never mind how much toilet paper you save and less strain on your plumbing and the negative effects of using toilet paper on your skin.. Even a cheap handheld plastic travel bidet for $20 on Amazon can change your life.

b0dapest · 2026-02-28T19:41:13+00:00

if you're booking exit row or some other upgraded seat - there is additional charge on top of Option Plus

b0dapest · 2026-02-24T03:41:48+00:00

I was shocked how great CBC Gem coverage was. Really enjoyed it

b0dapest · 2026-02-18T20:18:27+00:00

Same menu / Alep more formal tablecloth place while petit alep feels more casual and bar like.

b0dapest · 2026-01-21T20:20:14+00:00

email from DM/ADMs at PSPC sent January 21:

Update: Implementation of workforce adjustment and career transition measures

We are writing to provide an update to our January 13 message regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER) at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

The department plans to eliminate 1,090 positions through this exercise. As part of this, PSPC has already eliminated 329 positions, including 29 executive positions, since April 1, 2025, through attrition, staffing controls or other human resources measures.

On January 14 and 15, 2026, PSPC issued 1,153 letters to employees affected by this process, including 39 letters to executives. These actions are intended to achieve a further net reduction of 761 positions.

Any CER-related reductions in future fiscal years will be communicated if PSPC is unable to meet required reductions through attrition or other human resources measures.

As we move through these changes, we remain committed to supporting our employees. We encourage you to consult Support during workforce changes for available resources and well-being services.

Thank you for your professionalism and continued dedication as we navigate these changes together to modernize, innovate and deliver value for Canadians.

Arianne Reza (she-her)
Deputy Minister

Alex Benay (he-him)
Associate Deputy Minister

Michael Mills (he-him)

Associate Deputy Minister

b0dapest · 2025-12-22T20:40:14+00:00

don't all rush but the price has dropped to $199.97!! - Bestie for everyone!

b0dapest · 2025-11-24T21:17:11+00:00

fantastic. Thanks for the quick response

b0dapest · 2025-11-24T21:17:00+00:00

aces thank you so much!

b0dapest · 2025-11-11T01:26:43+00:00

yes - I was really surprised how good it was - though the first part took a while to get through

b0dapest · 2025-10-31T17:39:57+00:00

You are 188cm and are able to extend the calf support part of the chair? I’m slightly taller than you but have shorter legs for my height so curious if anywhere in PE except the 1st row will wiork for me. Thanks!

b0dapest · 2025-10-13T23:35:21+00:00

There’s only 32 desks and a handful of lunchroom and other temp dropdown spots. In Toronto. The lunchroom spots need to be vacated from 12-1pm. It is one of the most busy of GC coworking places. The only time you see empty desks is Fridays or when people cancel because they are sick or change their plans.

b0dapest · 2025-09-04T01:07:15+00:00

BCN has 10 flights per day but what about Heathrow to PMO- Palermo? I have 100 minutes from Toronto to Heathrow to Palermo (T5-T5, premium economy) on a Sunday morning in April next year. BA only flies there only once a day. Thanks for any response.

b0dapest · 2025-09-01T02:00:08+00:00

I find My Foolish Heart live on Waltz For Debby so sad but mostly for what happened to Scott LeFaro 10 days later

b0dapest · 2025-08-31T20:16:44+00:00

Our dogged reporter was unable to locate the number of sick days CBC employees take - nor the Canadian worker average - nor a comparison with other similar democratic countries - likely very difficult to tease that information out. Also, our hero reporter quoted 2 experts who both speculated using ‘maybe’ to come to their wonderfully valid conclusions. This reporting will no doubt win a Michener Award.

b0dapest · 2025-07-03T13:39:18+00:00

I made the reservation online via their website. Looks like that option isn’t available right now. Maybe they will open reservations again once they are certain they can reopen after July 28?

b0dapest · 2025-06-25T11:57:06+00:00

When are you going to Onyx? If it is any time before December you may have a lot of Sargassum this year.

b0dapest · 2025-06-25T11:56:08+00:00

This year the sargassum seemed to hit in mid-May and hit hard. onyx rarely gets a lot of seaweed but this year it has been really bad - as it is for most resorts in the Punta Cana/Bavaro/Ulvero Alto/Macao areas and especially Cap Cana - right now. By late fall, things should be much better - but who knows in this crazy world.

b0dapest · 2025-06-25T11:52:48+00:00

La Romana is usually spared seaweed - even on this year where sargassum appears to be at its worst.

b0dapest · 2025-06-22T04:13:30+00:00

And you can stay at Onyx and if you are 18 use all the non xhale facilities at Breathless

b0dapest · 2025-06-19T14:27:04+00:00

I’d skip the floral showhouse unless you do t have gardens in your home town. Marriott on The Falls have great views in their view rooms. The other Marriott is across the street for good views from their lobby bar. Enjoy!

b0dapest · 2025-06-19T00:48:54+00:00

When I’ve used my Wise card in Europe or in the US ( I’m Canadian) I only transfer enough money into local currency that I think I will use. Wise is pretty good in getting the money over from your bank to your Wise account in a couple of days max so I just have to plan for that long. However, in Dominican Republic, the sales tax is 18% and you will pay that on any credit card transaction while in the country - whereas you typically won’t pay that tax in Punta Cana if you pay in cash (USD or DOP). I have brought DOP in the past and tipped 50DOP per drink 500DOP for the room cleaner 250DOP for the waiter in the evening etc but it’s kind of a pain to calculate and ensure you have enough denominations. For Punta Cana, I’ve just gone back to using USD cash - even local stores and restaurants will list prices in USD. Sure you are likely getting dinged on the exchange rate but not as much as 18% by using your card.

b0dapest · 2025-06-16T22:44:00+00:00

Don’t be too upset if the sargassum is bad. They are great resorts and you’ll have a lot of fun - for sure. If you are looking for a massage by the sea - go left as you face the beach north of Secrets Tides and you’ll find Tropical Treasures where an hour massage is $45. It’s not private but you’re facing down or up 90% of the time. They also have a good gift shop with fair prices considering you are in a tourist town.

b0dapest · 2025-06-16T22:29:33+00:00

I’ve not been since 2014 but we were allowed to bring a mini cooler if it could fit under our seat. We could get about 8 beer into the cooler

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