Spintronics? Not exactly a new term 'round these parts, but University of Utah physicists are applying it in a unique way that may eventually make TVs look even sharper than they do today. The entity is trumpeting a new "spintronic" organic light-emitting diode (that's OLED, for short) that's said to be "cheaper and more environmentally friendly … [Read more...]
Utah researchers create ‘Spintronic’ LED, claim it’s ‘brighter, cheaper’ and eco-friendly
July 14, 2012 by
B.C. releases numbers on how it’s cutting red tape
June 29, 2012 by
B.C. has become the first province to publish an annual report on work being done to cut red tape. Numbers released today show targets have been exceeded. The government is trying to minimize time and money spent by businesses when accessing services and meeting regulatory requirements. When the Regulatory Reporting Act became law in November, the … [Read more...]
Google includes Jelly Bean easter egg in Android 4.1: yes, it’s cute (video)
June 28, 2012 by
In Gingerbread, those tapping repeatedly on the version number with Android's "Settings" menu were greeted with a picture of "zombie art" by Jack Larson. In Honeycomb, a bee found its buzz. In Ice Cream Sandwich, we saw an image of the Android robot dressed up in an Ice Cream Sandwich, which grows in size when you long-press it until it transforms … [Read more...]
It’s “Car Free Day”
June 17, 2012 by
Car Free Day is today, and this year, one of the major debates going on in BC - whether more pipelines and increased tanker traffic is a good idea - is being brought into it. "Probably the number one question I get asked in regards to the pipeline and tanker issue is ok, but what are the alternatives? and it just happens that Vancouver is one … [Read more...]
Beyond the Table: In England, It’s Farm-to-Hotel
May 31, 2012 by
We're all familiar with the de rigeur practice of farm-to-table, but in England, a handful of hotels are taking the concept to the next level. Welcome to the farm-to-hotel. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Samsung’s SGH-i667 ‘Mandel’ Windows Phone: surprise, it’s the Focus 2
May 9, 2012 by
Mystery, solved. That SGH-i667 'Mandel' Windows Phone that cropped up earlier in the month (and is shown above on the left)? Word on the street at that point was that it had been nixed from AT&T's lineup, but somehow, that same device actually made the trip to New Orleans. Sure enough, it debuted at CTIA as the Focus 2, a mid-range followup … [Read more...]
Luongo says situation is “tough”, but it’s all about the team
April 20, 2012 by
He's disappointed. But he's trying to be a good team guy as well. Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, now backing up teammate Cory Schneider in net, is answering questions for the first time since his demotion. "......I'm a competitor--all you guys know that....and it's tough. But at the same time, this is about the team, and … [Read more...]
It’s been a busy weekend for BC Ferries
April 9, 2012 by
Spokesperson Deborah Marshall says adding extra sailings on the busiest routes have helped with the holiday volume, including a few overloads at some terminals. Marshall says over fifty extra sailings were added throughout the long weekend, "This is typical traffic for what we are seeing for a long weekend. Generally, an Easter long weekend, … [Read more...]
Waterfront property has it’s issues
March 9, 2012 by
City of Vancouver staff say we're luckier than other places when it comes to rising sea levels, but the problem is still worth considering. Tamsin Mills, a Vancouver climate change planner, says the City is using Provincial guidelines to find out how high buildings must be built off the ground to not be damaged by flooding, "We're undertaking … [Read more...]
