VANCOUVER - Mawson Resources Ltd. (TSX:MAW) to spin out its Peruvian assets and reorganize its business and capital structure into two separate companies to focus on the development of its flagship gold property in Finland. … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
“Game of Thrones” Shot Back-To-Back?
November 30, 2011 by
With a lot of acclaim and good ratings, everyone is understandably bullish about the future of HBO's big-budget fantasy series "Game of Thrones". Well, things may be going better than we expected. As we've seen, the ten-episode first season of the show covered 'Game of Thrones', the first book in George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" … [Read more...]
11/30/2011 – Free public forum on Genes, machines and stem cells – the latest in organ transplantation
November 30, 2011 by
Transplant Research of BC presents Genes, Machines and Stem Cells.A free public forum on the latest in organ transplantation at Vancouver General Hospital.A chance to win a pair fo Vancouver Canuck tickets.Registration required at http://www.trfbc.org/publicforum Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
Expert slams lack of transparency in RCMP contract talks
November 30, 2011 by
As the Wednesday deadline to get a deal done for the RCMP approaches, one police expert says negotiations left a lot to be desired. "Its most certainly not taken place in a way that I would describe as in the best interests of the … [Read more...]
Parent gets final hearing
November 30, 2011 by
42 year old Brent Parent will have to wait until January 6th before learning his fate. Parent and his lawyers have protested 4 charges including criminal negligence causing death. The Crown alleges Parent swerved his vehicle as part of a road rage incident that killed 21 year old Silas O'Brien. The young man's mother had a few words for … [Read more...]
TV News: Ab Fab, Sherlock, Dead, FX
November 30, 2011 by
Absolutely Fabulous As previously reported the entire cast is back for three new special episodes of classic British sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous", two of which will screen during the Christmas and New Year holiday and one closer to the Olympics next year. This week The BBC have released the first new cast image, the first clip, and storyline … [Read more...]
Find out where to get a chic French look in Martinique
November 30, 2011 by
So you want to look French, oui? Yes, buy French designer resort wear, but the secret is a cool, sexy French haircut from Martinique's Hair du Temps. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
New group not high on drug prohibition
November 29, 2011 by
A new coalition is calling for a change in Canada’s “failed” approach to alcohol, tobacco and drug controls. Donald MacPherson, director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition that was formed in March and launched yesterday in Vancouver, said the country should focus on building a strong health, social and human-rights approach to drug-policy … [Read more...]
Nikon launches $550 Speedlight SB-910 flash: light-up controls and thermal cut-out protection
November 29, 2011 by
You know what $ 549.95 gets you in the camera world? About 90 percent of a T3i. Or, you know, a flash. Nikon has just outed the proper successor to the Speedlight SB-900, and at over half a grand, it best be packin' more than just bright lights. The Speedlight SB-910 touts an enhanced operating system and graphic user interface, and comes equipped … [Read more...]
Tony Scott To Ride A “Narco Sub”
November 29, 2011 by
20th Century Fox has closed a preemptive deal for David Guggenheim's action thriller spec script "Narco Sub" with action helmer Tony Scott ("Crimson Tide," "Unstoppable") attached to direct and produce reports Variety. Story details are being kept under wraps but the title of course refers to the semi-submersible crafts that South American drug … [Read more...]
