It took just four days for Windows 8 to hit four million machines (ours included), and in just over a month, Microsoft has managed to sell some 40 million licenses of its tiled OS. To date, Windows 8 is outpacing Windows 7 in terms of upgrades, but given that the company had moved 600 million copies of the latter back in June, the new kid on the … [Read more...]
40 million Windows 8 licenses sold in a month; meanwhile, mum’s the word on Surface sales
November 27, 2012 by
Students say a month after Amanda Todd’s death not much has changed
November 10, 2012 by
Saturday marks a month since 15-year-old Amanda Todd committed suicide and her video plea for help made headlines around the world. Officials with the Coquitlam and Maple Ridge school districts, where Amanda was a student, say a lot of work has been done since her death. They’ve reviewed their programs and response plans, held events on teen … [Read more...]
Crown lays charge in 18 month old murder
August 20, 2012 by
Vancouver's murder tally for the year 2010 has been increased by one...going from nine to ten. Vancouver Police say after a year and half long investigation Jae Hyuck Richard Kim is facing two charges in November 2010 death of 27 year old Derek Crawford. Crawford, from Burnaby, was found dead at a home on Battison Street. Police said at the time he … [Read more...]
Delta teacher to go on trial next month on sex charges
July 15, 2012 by
Trial dates have been set for a teacher from Delta facing four sex-related charges. Robin Wait was arrested in December. The 43-year old -- who taught at Delta Secondary -- is facing two counts each of sexual intereference and sexual assault. Police were called to the school on November 4th when a victim disclosed she'd been attacked by an unknown … [Read more...]
Y!kes’ app-enabled system transforms hotel accessibility: talking with hotel chains, launching this month on iOS, Android, BlackBerry and WP7
July 6, 2012 by
We all knew opening one's hotel room door with a smartphone was just the beginning, didn't we? As the years have turned (and LodgeNet has inexplicably remained), a smattering of companies have seen the opportunity to connect savvy hotel guests to the properties they frequent. Y!kes is the latest to tune in, and its solution undoubtedly has the … [Read more...]
Windows Phone 8 updates coming over the air, early access to ‘registered enthusiasts,’ 18 month support program announced
June 24, 2012 by
Tired of plugging your Lumia 900 into your PC or Mac in order to apply software updates? Tough luck -- you'll still be doing it while future buyers snack on Windows Phone 8. Harshness aside, Microsoft made clear at today's Windows Phone Summit that all WP8 updates will be delivered over the air, with an available program to give "registered … [Read more...]
Crown wants two month jail sentence for accused rioter
June 20, 2012 by
The sentencing hearing for a UBC student who admitted her role in last year's Stanley Cup riot, has been postponed.But it appears the Crown wants Camille Cacnio to spend some time behind bars.She was caught on camera stealing a pair of men's tuxedo pants, and was soon fired from her job at Burrard Acura. Then her online apology was criticized … [Read more...]
One month in jail for Stanley Cup rioter
June 11, 2012 by
Admitted Stanley Cup rioter 20 year-old Emmanuel Alviar has been sentenced to jail time. He's been sentenced to one month in jail for his role in last year's riot. The Surrey man has also been handed 16 months probation, 150 hours of community service, and must write apology letters to Police Chief Jim Chu and Mayor Gregor Robertson. Alviar's … [Read more...]
Celebrate Earth Day all month with furry friends at zoos and aquariums across the country
April 22, 2012 by
Why not spend Earth Day (or any other day in April 2012, for that matter) with a furry, fuzzy, or scaly friend at one of over 100 zoos and aquariums celebrating Party for the Planet, a month long fiesta for planet Earth conducted by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Palace Hotel Tokyo to Open Next Month
April 19, 2012 by
Where the old Palace Hotel in Tokyo once stood, the new Palace Hotel Tokyo is set to open its doors next month with unparalleled views of the Imperial Palace. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
