April 27, 2024

End of NHL lockout has downtown bars scrambling to get ready for fans

Downtown Vancouver bar owners and managers are rejoicing after an end to the protracted NHL lockout. And it could also mean the creation of a few more jobs in Vancouver. Shark Club Manager Tim Murphy says his West Georgia Street location is adding ten full time positions. "We certainly are going to be on a quick little hiring spree here now with … [Read more...]

US government rules three Barth patents invalid, sends Rambus scrambling

Suing's easy. It's the "winning" that trips folks up. Such is the case with Rambus, who has been relying oh-so-heavily on the so-called trio of Barth patents to actively pursue just about every technology company on the planet. For those unaware, Rambus has christened itself as a "technology licensing company," but with the last of three patents … [Read more...]