HBO's president and COO Erik Kessler stated just last month that having à la carte access to HBO isn't going to happen in the near future, but it seems that the channel's CEO has been mulling a compromise. According to a new Reuters report, Richard Plepler believes that while HBO "has the right model today," HBO Go -- its standalone app -- … [Read more...]
HBO CEO casually mentions standalone HBO Go option for broadband subscribers, but it’s not à la carte
March 22, 2013 by
Lenovo’s war-torn ThinkPad Terminator edition hands-on: it’s not for sale… yet
March 17, 2013 by
During my discussions with Lenovo's team about the research involved in reshaping the ThinkPad line, they clued me in on the beast you see above. That, friends, is cutely referred to as the ThinkPad Terminator edition within Lenovo's walls, and it's essentially a prototype T431s that's stripped of its retail garb. The lid's paint is torn back in … [Read more...]
No, it’s not a flashback…it’s Sam!
February 21, 2013 by
A familiar name in Vancouver civic politics has officially joined the BC Liberals as a candidate in one of the city's ridings. Former Mayor Sam Sullivan will run for the party in Vancouver-False Creek after nabbing 273 votes out of a total of 517. However, there are about 18-hundred BC Liberal members in the riding, so why the low turn out, "Yeah, … [Read more...]
It’s Official: Abrams Set For “Star Wars”
January 26, 2013 by
Disney has just issued this official press release confirming yesterday's news regarding the new director of "Star Wars: Episode VII". Here's the statement: J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and … [Read more...]
“It’s been blown out of proportion.”
January 14, 2013 by
That from an employee of Gateway Casinos on the issue of problem gambling. That's just one of many concerns being raised by opponents of a proposed 100-million project at a public hearing before Surrey City Council. Sean, for one, says he's spoken to thousands of customers, "Over the past two years, I have noticed three players that … [Read more...]
BC A-G re: Kits Base closure: “It’s not good enough!”
January 10, 2013 by
That's the reaction of BC Attorney-General Shirley Bond to the federal government's latest announcement on the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base in Vancouver. While this is a step in the right direction you know there still exists a number of months of the year where there isn't additional support being provided and so far, from our … [Read more...]
What it’s Like: Christmas in Naples
December 19, 2012 by
Christmas is magical in Naples, which starts from December 8th. Market vendors set up on Via San Gregorio Armeno, iconic nativity scenes are found all over town, and fairy lights line the narrow streets. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
What it’s Like: Christmas in Osaka
December 19, 2012 by
Despite not being a Christian nation, Japan has taken a liking to celebrating Christmas. They go big with lights, trees, German-inspired markets, and...traditional KFC-sponsored Christmas feasts. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
It’s snowing… be careful out there!
December 18, 2012 by
It could be a tough morning commute in Metro Vancouver because of snow. CKNW’S Mark Madryga has this warning. "Based on the radar it looks like all of south Surrey, Langley, and it's creeping into most of Surrey and there's another band just headed for downtown too but it's really bad where I am. These snow showers are going to be all … [Read more...]
