Be aware that cabs in San Francisco are more expensive than in other areas in the United States; expect to pay at least $ 10 to get anywhere within the city. And keep in mind that BART service across the bay stops shortly after midnight. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Surrey city council votes to ask the province for a choice when it comes to smart meters.
January 23, 2012 by
Surrey City council has passed a motion asking the province to give people a choice when it comes to the installation of BC Hydro Smart Meters. Councillor Barinder Rasode says the issue simply wouldn't go away and they kept hearing complaints in person, by phone, or via email. Rasode says while she personally is not opposed to smart … [Read more...]
Lenovo trudging into the smart TV arena, plans LeTV launch in Q1 2012 (update: aka IdeaTV)
November 30, 2011 by
A Chinese company throwing French around in its product names. Right. Oddities aside, it looks as if the LePhone will soon have LeCompany -- Lenovo will be pushing out its first smart TV in the first quarter of 2012. The simply-titled LeTV will be an internet-connected display, but outside of that, hardly anything else is being made public. There … [Read more...]
We don’t want no *#$% smart meters
November 15, 2011 by
A candidate for City Council in Surrey says if he is elected on Saturday, he'll introduce a by-law to restrict installation of smart meters on residential properties in his city. Gary Robinson, with the Surrey Civic Coalition: "It's one more example I guess, of the Provincial Government not listening. If it takes a city standing up to them, … [Read more...]
Shop smart in Italy with these tips.
October 11, 2011 by
Even if you're tempted, it's best not to buy knock-off items when you're shopping. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Coalition opposing smart meters urging British Columbians to do what they can to prevent meter installation
October 3, 2011 by
The director of the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters is urging people to do what they can to prevent the meters from being installed. Sharon Noble says people can call BC Hydro and ask their account be flagged to prevent the meters from being put in as well as.. "I have put a wired basket fixed to my home over the meter because the Hydro people … [Read more...]
Municipal leaders vote to halt smart meters
October 1, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver have voted narrowly in favour of moratorium on BC Hydro Smart Meters.The vote was 55 per cent in favour and 45 against.However, Energy Minister Rich Coleman has said the government will proceed with the billion-dollar program anyway, calling the meters the global … [Read more...]
BC Green Party leader says smart meter program a “global contagion”
September 26, 2011 by
The BC Green Party will be active in bc municipalities to rally opposition against the installation of BC Hydro smart metres. LeaderJane Sterk says members of her party are being encouraged to help citizen groups forming in some communities opposing smart meters. "We encourage people to be involved on issues that are important to them I … [Read more...]
Shop smart for gems in Tanzania
September 25, 2011 by
Do not buy any tanzanite from street vendors. Nine times out of 10 it will be a fake stone. View more Tanzania Travel Tips. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
20/20 SMART Session – The Manufacturing ERP Challenge
August 19, 2011 by
In today's fast-paced global economy, integration and productivity are the keys to success. An effective enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can streamline operations, enhance competitiveness, and greatly impact your bottom line. Proper implementation is key and learning from those who have already implemented a system is the best way to be … [Read more...]
