New TV options for Canadians
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/gadgets-and-gear/gadgets/roku-streaming-tv-box-a-new-option-for-canadas-cable-haters/article2416111/?from=sec434Goodbye cable bills, now I get my TV for free.
Three killed in early morning blaze in Whitby
http://www.680news.com/news/local/article/356988--three-killed-in-early-morning-blaze-in-whitbyThree killed in early morning blaze in Whitby
Three people are dead after an early morning house fire in Whitby left a home devastated.
It took fire fighters three hours to put out the blaze, which broke out shortly after midnight at a home on Dundas Street just west of Cochrane Street.
Different modes of transit in Greater Toronto – removing political spin and disinformation
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Explaining different modes of transit in the G.T.A; removing political spin and disinformation
Found a great article on transit through “What happens to public opinion when LRT is explained”. It is a great piece, which is quite informative. Take some time to read the article. Cherise Burda takes to time to explain the differences between subways, light rail, GO Trains, rapid bus and right-of-way streetcar modes of transit.
Markham is building for the future
So Markham wants to build a 20000 seat arena and entertainment complex that will rival the Air Canada Centre. In a way it makes perfect sense. There has been a lot of talk around bringing an NHL team to Markham, however I believe Toronto residents and possibly the...
Trying to ease the pressure in downtown Toronto
http://www.thestar.com/mobile/news/cityhallpolitics/article/1168829--councillor-rallies-support-for-double-edged-subway-relief-plan
New construction timeline for Transit City
Despite 16 months of flailing on the transit file, all four of Toronto’s new provincially funded light rail lines will open within the original timeframe of 2020.
Only the hotly contested Sheppard LRT will be completed much later than it would have been before Mayor Rob Ford came to office and stalled all plans for street-level transit expansion.
Now, instead of the Sheppard LRT opening in 2014 as originally scheduled, work will only begin that year. The Finch LRT is scheduled to break ground in 2015. Both projects are expected to take about four years to complete.
Roku finally coming to Canada in the next few weeks
Move over Apple, Roku will finally arrive in the next few weeks in Canada. Will it cause a large amount of people to drop their cable provider entirely?http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/24/roku-an-inexpensive-internet-fun-box/
First lower speeds and now road tolls – What’s next?
http://www.thestar.com/news/cityhallpolitics/article/1167481--city-councillor-brainstorming-session-to-include-road-tolls?bn=1First lower speeds and now road tolls – What’s next?
Charging non-Torontonians a toll to drive on the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway is one of the ideas to be presented at a special Thursday brainstorming session of councillors.
Road tolls are “coming on the horizon,” said Councillor James Pasternak, one of the freshman members of council’s so-called “mighty middle,” whose votes can determine council priorities. “Non-residents would contribute to help support the city’s prosperity.”
2nd Heart Attack Grill Victim?
For the second time in two months, a customer at Las Vegas’ Heart Attack Grill collapsed mid-meal and was carted off to a hospital.
The female customer, a Las Vegas resident in her 40s, had been devouring a “double bypass burger,” puffing on cigarettes, and sipping a margarita when she collapsed Saturday night, the Grill’s owner told ABC News.
Mad cow disease found in one Central Valley bovine
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40999618@N05/3815640449Mad cow disease found in one Central Valley bovine
Health officials say the diseased cow never entered the human food chain and U.S. dairy and beef products are safe. It is the first confirmed case in the U.S. since 2006.
The first confirmed case of mad cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 surfaced in California’s Central Valley on Tuesday, triggering concerns about food safety. But health officials stressed that the diseased animal never entered the human food chain and that U.S. beef and dairy products are safe.
The debate over Subways or LRT transit is over – David Miller will see his vision for Toronto
David Miller's original plan for Transit City will go ahead. The debate is over and it's time to move on. It is pointless to delay building transit in Toronto and we should accept the conclusion. According to the original plan, if Transit City was started on time the...
Is Google GDrive any better than Microsoft SkyDrive?
So what really makes Google GDrive better than Microsoft SkyDrive? Probably not a whole lot; in terms of drive space. However what Google is achieving is synergy between all of its offerings. With the introduction of Google GDrive you can, in a sense, really live...
Where is the Crackle App for Apple TV
Do you love TV? Then you will love Crackle! It is a great little app and if you’re a fan of watching TV Crackle gives you free viewing of old and new shows. It would be nice to see this application, along with others, added to Apple TV. I am still waiting for BBC,...
Google Drive to offer free storage in the cloud
Google is expected to shortly launch a major new consumer service offering cloud-based storage for photos and other online content.
The effort – dubbed Google Drive – is likely to offer 5GB (gigabytes) of free storage with more available for a monthly fee. It would challenge services including Dropbox and Microsoft’s SkyDrive. Experts suggest it could also force rival Facebook to enter the cloud market.
Co-founder of the Parachute Club dies of lung cancer
Parachute Club's Billy Bryans dies at 63 of lung cancer. Related articles Parachute Club's Billy Bryans dies at 63 (cbc.ca)
Has our world gone upside down? False allegations against teachers and why it’s not like the old days anymore
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14113765@N00/145582914We expect teachers to be educators, psychologist and the parent. However what do you do when children make false allegations?
A substitute teacher, was investigated after a student told made false allegations over a banana. Unfortunately there is no middle ground and common sense. There must be consequences for false allegations. However, what is the solution? Is education like the good old days? Maybe we need video camera’s in the class?
Now is that evil or what? It was almost like she hired me just to get my kidney
http://abcnews.go.com/News/york-mom-fired-donating-kidney-boss/story?id=16195691#.T5aIDLNYuSoNow is that evil or what? It was almost like she hired me just to get my kidney
A New York Long Island woman said she was fired after she donated a kidney to help save the life of her boss.
Debbie Stevens, a 47-year-old divorced mother of two, filed a formal complaint with the New York State Human Rights Commission last Friday, claiming her boss used her for her organ then fired her “after the woman got what she wanted.” Stevens’ boss, 61-year-old Jackie Brucia, is one of the West Islip controllers for Atlantic Automotive Group, a billion-dollar dealership operator. Brucia hired Stevens in January 2009 as an assistant. “She just started treating me horribly, viciously, inhumanly after the surgery,” Stevens told ABCNews.com. “It was almost like she hired me just to get my kidney.”
New Flashback variant silently infects Macs
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/new-flashback-variant-silently-infects-macs/11686?tag=content;feature-rotoNew Flashback variant silently infects Macs
A new Flashback Trojan has been discovered that infects Macs without prompting the user for a password. If you haven’t updated Java on your Mac, or disabled it entirely, you could be a victim.
Alison Redford’s PCs win majority in Alberta election
Alberta votes to keep the right progressive. With the Federal Conservatives looking more like the Wildrose party and working to help the party, and not the Progressive Conservatives, has the relationship been strained? Related articles Congratulations, Alberta! Uh, I...
iCarly – I Dream a Dance absolutely funny episode
http://www.nick.com/videos/clip/idream-of-dance-cart-a.htmliCarly – I Dream a Dance absolutely funny episode
Watching iCarly “I Dream a Dance” with the family on Netflix and I have to say that this is an absolutely funny episode. If you are looking for a little humour it’s a good watch for anyone!
Is an election on the horizon in Ontario? Liberals, NDP still trying to make a deal
Ontario Liberals and New Democrats are meeting again today, trying to negotiate a deal before Tuesday's crucial budget vote to keep the minority government alive and avoid another election. Sources with both parties confirm the talks continued all weekend, but aren't...
ONTARIO AMBER ALERT! Joshua Low
THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE HAS REQUESTED AN "AMBER ALERT" FOR AN ABDUCTED CHILD IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA. TORONTO, April 21, 2012 /CNW/ - Victim's name: Joshua LOW Date of Birth: 28 April 2003 (8 years of age) Physical Description: Oriental Height- 4 ft Weight-...
Where does Google Chrome the OS fit in?
So far Google Chrome has not seen much traction. With a new version of Windows coming out soon, Google will need to somehow pull itself from obscurity. I have always thought that the problem is the price point and applications. With so much focus on Android, how does...
Unnatural Selection and killing off girls in Indo-Canadian / Asian Families
With all of the controversy over a the Washington Center for Reproductive Medicine, I thought it would be good to look at the following book. Remember the movie Gattaca? Unlike those who believe in "weeding...
XOLO X900, First Smartphone with Intel Inside Launches
http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2012/04/18/xolo-x900-first-smartphone-with-intel-inside-launches-in-india-marketXOLO X900, First Smartphone with Intel Inside Launches
Intel Corporation and Lava International Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing mobile handset companies, today announced the general availability of the XOLO X900, the first smartphone with Intel inside. The device will be available to customers for purchase beginning 23rd April at a best-buy street price of approximately INR 22000.
Lava also announced its long-term partnership with Croma, a national chain of mega stores of consumer electronics and durables, for promotion and sale of the XOLO X900.
We love Mayor Rob Ford!
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According to a new Forum Research poll, more than half of Toronto residents want to scrap the city’s land transfer tax, license cyclists, contract out cleaners, toss out the plastic bag tax and support a subway-based transit plan.
The Forum poll conducted Wednesday found 61% of Toronto residents approve of ending the city’s land transfer tax and licensing cyclists so that traffic laws can be enforced on them.
Ford campaigned on abolishing the land transfer tax but has yet to make any progress on dropping it from the city’s books.
Among those surveyed, support has grown since a Forum poll last month for a subway-based transit plan with 60% now in favour of the idea rather than 36% who favour a transit system based on LRTs.
Embarrassed to sing “O Canada”? It’s only a ”Pittance in Time”!
The Toronto Catholic District School Board had to pass new guidelines, forcing students to "sing" O'Canada. I just listened to the news and heard students state that they will not sing "O Canada", or that they were "embarrassed" to sing it. Also heard one say "I will...
Wildroses in Alberta – but the grass is not always greener on the other side
In an interesting twist of fate Alberta, long a stronghold for the Conservatives, is going through some family issues. Till death do us part is not the motto for conservatives today. Alberta is going through growing pains. With an influx of Canadians, of all stripes,...
Poll shows that we want subways and we are willing to pay for it
The Greater Toronto Area supports a local sales tax dedicated to public transit and other infrastructure by 74%. Just when you though the transit debate was over in Toronto, we may be in for another round. In one corner Mayor Rob Ford who wants subways without taxes...
Oprah in Toronto
Die-hard fans lined up at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to see Oprah Winfrey bring her life-class north of the border. The event had motivational speaker Tony Robbins, spiritual healer Deepak Chopra, Iyanla Vanzant and Bishop T.D. Jakes. The event aimed to...