Manny James, Author at The GTA Patriot

Japan Still Has A Lot To Teach Us About Transit

Posted by Manny James | Mar 24, 2022 | LRT, Metrolinx, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC |

I’m probably going to ramble a bit in this post. When I watch railfans in Japan, it never fails to...

The Transit File – Is Markham the next victim of unchecked urban growth? We must do better!

Posted by Manny James | Oct 13, 2018 | LRT, Markham, Public Transit, TTC, YRT |

I will limit this to one paragraph, or more, because there is not much more I can say that has not...

Microsoft to buy Nokia’s phone business — A new direction?

Posted by Manny James | Sep 3, 2013 | Microsoft, News, Technology |

Well it looks like Microsoft has opted to go “all in”. The move totally reshapes the mobile industry and Microsoft’s future. By adding consumer hardware to it’s portfolio Microsoft now gains the...

The Usefulness of Facebook

Posted by Manny James | Mar 22, 2013 | Google, Hardware, Interesting, Novell, Open Source, Technology |

I am a user of Facebook, but not a real fan. By stating this some may feel it’s pointless to read on. Well let me confess, I have tried to understand our global fascination with Facebook. Why is it so popular? What makes...

Project Glass by Google

Posted by Manny James | Apr 11, 2012 | Google, Sci-Fi, Technology |

Ultra cool! Not sure if we need to say anything else about Project Glass. Wonder how long before they become contacts, or even embedded in our bodies. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on...