We've yet to hear much about Alcatel-Lucent's lightRadio since it's original introduction in early 2011, but here in Barcelona, the outfit has announced (in cooperation with China Mobile, no less) that its latest innovation could help spread the wondrous waves of TD-LTE across China. Available now for large-scale commercial deployment in China … [Read more...]
Only One More “Arrested Development” Season
February 26, 2013 by
"House Of Cards" was a major original series success story for Netflix, enough that it has already been renewed for a second season. However, one of its other upcoming high-profile projects will not be getting a renewal - even though it hasn't aired yet. Netflix's CEO Reed Hastings has announced that the company’s revival of "Arrested … [Read more...]
“Arrested Development” Season 4 Extended
December 12, 2012 by
Netflix has yet to officially make a decision on the number, but it turns out "Arrested Development" creator and show runner Mitch Hurwitz has enough material to create more episodes than originally planned for the upcoming fourth season. A recent interview with David Cross for Rolling Stone was the first indication that the ten-episode plan with … [Read more...]
“Exotic Marigold” Sequel In Development
October 30, 2012 by
With so much of Hollywood focused on making expensive tentpoles for comic book geeks and action fans, it's not a huge shock that one of the most profitable films of the period was the very definition of counter programming. Made for less than $ 10 million, John Madden's older-skewing "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" was a hit with over $ 130 … [Read more...]
Development Permit Board approves application that will likely see bowling alley gone
October 23, 2012 by
A development that will likely see Varsity Ridge Bowling demolished has been approved by the Development Permit Board...but those who want the centre saved are still feeling hopeful. The board decided the development has to be four storeys rather than the five Cressey Development wanted. They noted they'd like to see more discussion between the … [Read more...]
A proposed development has the Township of Langley and Metro Vancouver at odds
September 24, 2012 by
A proposed university district to be built around Trinity Western University has the Township of Langley at loggerheads with Metro Vancouver. The regional district says the development proposal in Agricultural Land Reserve violates the new regional growth strategy. Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese disagrees. "When it comes to … [Read more...]
RCMP: Major development in murdered and missing women case
September 24, 2012 by
RCMP say they are planning to announce a major development in what they are calling project "E-Pana"--an investigation into 18 missing and murdered women in northern BC. A news conference is planned for tomorrow in Surrey. E-Pana investigators will also make themselves available to reporters in Kamloops and Pince George. There is speculation an … [Read more...]
Researcher calls platinum wrong for fuel cell development, looks elsewhere for efficiency
July 17, 2012 by
Hearing that fuel cells aren't the most efficient thing in the world shouldn't take you by surprise, but a determination by one Alfred Anderson just might. The chemistry professor from Case Western Reserve University is now making a case for using something other than platinum as the "catalyst most commonly used to convert chemical energy to … [Read more...]
Residents fight development at Arbutus and 15th
June 28, 2012 by
People unhappy with a new development at Arbutus Street and 15th Avenue, say it threatens the landmark "Ridge" theatre - and they want their MLA to get involved.Their MLA?Premier Christy Clark... "She is in a tight riding she will need each one of our votes if she wants to get elected there is an election coming up... I have heard just incidentally … [Read more...]
Development delayed on part of Musqueam burial ground
June 8, 2012 by
The B.C. government has changed a permit that allowed development of the so-called Marpole Midden in Vancouver – a development hotly opposed by the Musqueam first nation. Forests minister Steve Thomson says the change was made after ancient skeletons were found on the site earlier this year. "The new information was the discovery of the … [Read more...]
