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
Study says subway best option for Broadway-UBC corridor
March 7, 2013 by
Translink is out with a new study Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says supports a subway as the rapid transit option for the UBC-Broadway corridor. He says the Translink analysis evaluated several options for that route, and found a subway would cut travel time from Commercial to UBC in half, to 19 minutes. As well, it would attract five times … [Read more...]
Burnaby eyes New West police as an option to RCMP
October 23, 2012 by
Burnaby's mayor says his city is working with others to determine their policing options and possibly move away from using the RCMP. Derek Corrigan says they all want to be on the same page when it comes to what the costs are. But the various cities may take different options. "In the case of Richmond they may be looking for an amalgamation … [Read more...]
Tep Wireless review: another great option for international mobile hotspot rentals
October 4, 2012 by
Traveling is great -- nay, amazing. And travel that requires a passport can be even more fulfilling for those willing to open their minds to new cultures (and, perhaps, deal with entirely too much security screening). But here's the thing -- travel is a lot better, generally speaking, with an internet connection within arm's reach. Things are never … [Read more...]
Scorsese, Zaillian Option Ebert’s Memoir
September 7, 2012 by
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese, acclaimed scribe Steven Zaillian and "Hoop Dreams" director Steve James are all set to team for a documentary based on film critic Roger Ebert's 2011 memoir "Life Itself" says The Hollywood Reporter. The story chronicles the reviewer's struggle and recovery from alcoholism; his battle with thyroid cancer that left him … [Read more...]
McCullah, Smith Option “Panic Zone”
July 29, 2012 by
"Legally Blonde" and "She's The Man" scribes Karen McCullah and Kirsten 'Kiwi' Smith have penned a new original comedy script entitled "Panic Zone" for Ealing Studios reports Variety. The story deals with a woman over thirty-five trying to find love and is described as fitting with Ealing's ideal of "sophisticated screwball comedies built around … [Read more...]
Private health providers not an option for reducing surgical wait times
June 20, 2012 by
Long waits for surgery are costing Canadians over one billion dollars according to the Fraser Institute but politicians doubt the group has the right prescription to cure the problem. The report says waiting times are costing Canadians over one billion dollars a year, $ 116 million here in BC. Health Minister Mike De Jong says BC has … [Read more...]
Google app review video shows Share to ‘Drive’ option
April 20, 2012 by
To close out each week, the Android Developer Relations team hosts a Friday App Review video. This Friday, however, the focus is far from whatever apps are being showcased (psst... it's Handy Scanner); instead, all eyes are on the Share to 'Drive' option, seen just below the 'Bluetooth' logo in the screen capture above. It's shown at the 32:53 mark … [Read more...]
Harmony Gold cancels option agreement
October 22, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Harmony Gold Corp. (TSXV:H) says it has cancelled an option agreement to acquire a 70 per cent interest in a Mexican gold and silver project.The Vancouver-based junior gold miner said Friday that it will not buy the stake in the Purisima project owned by ECI Exploration and Mining Inc..The company did not say why it was not going ahead … [Read more...]
