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1.  New programs: a.  Annual OPUS(Adult), b. "4-months Pass"(Reduced Fare) and c.  AIR MILES Program.

2.  STM Transportation Cocktail

3.  Old program: free single-trip tickets for elderly in Point Claire. (Is there one for D.D.O.?)

Details @ http://sinoquebec.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=707800

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DUO Auto + Bus
By agreeing to purchase 12 consecutive STM monthly fares, you will have access to Communauto’s vehicles for only $5 per month, without having to pay the usual $500 subscription fee. Complete an application form on the Communauto website.

Bixi-Bus
By agreeing to purchase 12 consecutive STM monthly fares, you will enjoy a 50% reduction on the annual subscription to the Bixi self-serve bicycle rental service. Complete an application form on the Bixi website.

Bixi-Auto-Bus *
Members of the Duo auto +bus programme can add the Bixi self-serve bicycle rental service to their subscription. Their Communauto account will then be credited $34.55, equal to 50% (before taxes) of the annual subscription cost to Bixi. Complete an application form on the Communauto website.

* Alternatively, u can get $10 credit towards BIXI from Communauto (if u don't want annual Bixi membership)

Tandem Vélo-STM **
The members of Vélo Québec Association can obtain an OPUS card charged with five monthly transit fares, valid from November 15 to April 15. As a bonus, your OPUS card will be charged with six free trips. Complete an application for on the Vélo-Québec website.

** There is membership charge for Vélo-Québec.

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Summer only, there is free bicycle rental outside the Mont-Royal Metro exit. Helmet + Lock included, only require one valid photo ID(Passport/Driver’s License/Health Card).  For your reference, in 2009:

- Rental started on June 4, ended Sept. 7,
- Daily maximum rental 10am-7pm (=9 hours),
- maximum 2 reservations(=2 days) per week.

Check http://mont-royal.net.  If it doesn’t work, web search "Bécikvert" or "Odace Evénements"(=organizer).

montrealpost

1.  New programs: a.  Annual OPUS(Adult), b. "4-months Pass"(Reduced Fare) and c.  AIR MILES Program.

2.  STM Transportation Cocktail

3.  Old program: free single-trip tickets for elderly in Point Claire.
(Is there one for D.D.O.?  那位同学知道, 麻烦分享信息。)

Details @ http://sinoquebec.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=707800

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Summer only, there is free bicycle rental outside the Mont-Royal Metro exit. Helmet + Lock included, only require one valid photo ID(Passport/Driver’s License/Health Card).  For your reference, in 2009:

- Rental started on June 4, ended Sept. 7,
- Daily maximum rental 10am-7pm (=9 hours),
- maximum 2 reservations(=2 days) per week.

Check http://mont-royal.net.  If it doesn’t work, web search "Bécikvert" or "Odace Evénements"(=organizer).

montrealpost

1.  New programs: a.  Annual OPUS(Adult), b. "4-months Pass"(Reduced Fare) and c.  AIR MILES Program.

2.  STM Transportation Cocktail

3.  Old program: free single-trip tickets for elderly in Point Claire.  (Not sure about D.D.O.)

Details @ http://sinoquebec.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=707800

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Summer only, there is free bicycle rental outside the Mont-Royal Metro exit. Helmet + Lock included, only require one valid photo ID(Passport/Driver’s License/Health Card).  For your reference, in 2009:

- Rental started on June 4, ended Sept. 7,
- Daily maximum rental 10am-7pm (=9 hours),
- maximum 2 reservations(=2 days) per week.

Check http://mont-royal.net.  If it doesn’t work, web search "Bécikvert" or "Odace Evénements"(=organizer).

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A.  Brand (牌子)
We've used so many computers and laptops in our lives.  Many sayings and comparisons on different brands.  When we bought our last laptop in 2007, my decision:-
1.  buy the cheapest one in the store :p
2.  use a Gold Credit Card that provides extended warranty.

With today's price of laptop . . . . commodity only.  Any cheap one will do the job for word processing and webbing.  After the 2 years warranty . . . . . if the dame thing breaks, just buy a new one.  :cool:

Our 2.5 years old Acer is still the best laptop I've ever used.  Friend's HP . . .  see below.

B.  Warranty (保修)
1.  Use a Credit Card that gives u extended warranty, normally double.
2.  If your computer break down shortly after warranty, call and check if there's any recall.  See below.

C.  Return/Refund
Few years ago, I've heard of Costco giving ~6 months refund policy.  Anyone know?!

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Friend's HP DV 9310 TX2, purchased May 2007.  
1.  Repaired Oct. 2007, apparently there's a design defeat, something about the fan and motherboard.

2.  Fall 2008, machine blacked out.  Original warranty finished, thought Gold Card would cover repair.  Called HP, there was a recall on the model, HP changed the motherboard at $0.  HP arranged all shipping at $0.

3.  Nov. 2009, blacked out again.  Called HP, recall of the machine was over in June.  Customer Service offered to elevate the case.  End result: HP changed new motherboard again at no charge. Shipping $0.

4.  Dec. 2009, blacked out after 2 weeks.  HP fixed it again.  There's a 3 months warranty(AUTOMATICALLY) after each fixing.

Unfortunately, I couldn't talk HP into giving my friend a new laptop.

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1.  HSBC Internet Accounts (Personal)
There will be charges to use BMO ATM machine starting ~mid-March.  It appears that we can continue to use National Bank ATM with no charge.

2.  HSBC Internet Accounts (Business)
New [color="Red"]no fee account for small businesses.  Unfortunately, it MAY not be suitable for depanneur.

Details: https://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/en/busin ... ors/business-owners

3.  Bell increase $2/month for home phone in 2010, already changed to Primus.  Will write details when I find time.

4.  I was about to switch over to the green Calling Card, with the following coupon, we'll continue to use PC prepaid long distance for another year.  Best promotion so far.  (Still don't need to pay $0.50 at payphones)

Coupon is also available directly at http://www.pctelecom.ca/DocDownloads/en/PCTLDcouponFeb252010.pdf

5.  Additional school for Hair Cut/剪发:
École des métiers des Faubourgs de Montréal (Institut supérieur Mode beauté des Faubourgs)
2050, rue Parthenais, Montreal.  (514) 596-4600x5718

Prices and details see:  http://www2.csdm.qc.ca/Faubourgs/services/clientele.html
也有美容部: 可以做面部护理，不知道他们 对你的脚脚做什么 。 。 。 。 。   :p

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For my records:
Ladies Nights: http://www.catherineperreault.com/
Long séjour: http://www.celebritours.com/index.php?page=offers&type=sej
家庭度假营: www.vacancesfamiliales.qc.ca

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Last year's posting for individuals @ http://sinoquebec.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=632085

给公司/机构/团体:  15000 flours to give away on Friday May14, 2010
For Eco-quartiers Saint-Marie, Saint-Jacques and Peter-McGill.

[color="Red"]Registration required: 6-30 April, 2010

888 boul. deMaisonneuve East, 5th floor
275 rue Notre-Dame Est, rez-de-chaussée

For further infomation: phone 311 or http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/villemarie

Post by montrealpost;2194183
Every year, I get my summer flowers FREE from City.  Put them into my planter boxes, give some to a friend in Ville Anjou.  It's a lot of fun to see them grow.  Details @ http://sinoquebec.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=631249

If u don't have time to go, or not available in your area, or don't want to wait:
just buy your "baby flowers :p" from Loblaw/Maxi/Cdn. Tire/Home Depot/etc.  ~$2-$5/box of 6 or 12 plants.

那么  。  。  那么  。  。  。  。  。  整个夏天你都像我一样  。  。  。  。  。   天天与花儿谈心 和对饮！哈哈！