The leader of the provincial Green party is urging the Premier and the leader of the provincial NDP to pressure the feds on a new investment treaty with China. Jane Sterk says the deal, called FIPA, will kick in at months end with no debate in the house of commons and no say from the provinces. Sterk says the deal may trump provincial rights … [Read more...]
The Sight & Sound Top 250 Films
August 18, 2012 by
After much media hoopla about "Vertigo" toppling "Citizen Kane" in its poll, Sight and Sound magazine have now released the full version of its once a decade 'Top 250 greatest films of all time' poll results via its website. The site also includes full on links showcasing Top Tens of the hundreds of film industry professionals who participated in … [Read more...]
Saskatchewan Lane, Nunavut Lane, how do those sound?
July 19, 2012 by
Looks like Vancouver could get some new, more Canadian street names. A report to be tabled at City Council next week recommends naming the lane east of Cambie Street, between southwest Marine and West 64th, after the Territory. As well as naming the roadway west of Granville, north of West 70th, after the Prairie. What could soon become Nunavut … [Read more...]
Solar-powered Son-X Octavia now bringing ‘interactive sound’ to school playgrounds
May 27, 2012 by
While initially announced in the summer of 2011, the Son-X Octavia has been working its way into reality ever since. As of this month, though, the solar-powered "interactive sound device" is now shipping to schools in Europe. For those unfamiliar, the coconut-esque device straps onto a conventional swing set in order to keep kids outside -- using … [Read more...]
CyanogenMod 7 update brings WiFi, sound and accelerometer support to TouchPad (video)
October 18, 2011 by
Oh, sure -- HP's webOS may be one of the most sophisticated tablet operating systems in existence, but with a permanently stagnant market, The CM Team has decided that your fire sale TouchPad may be better off running Android. You know, from a long-term perspective. All jesting aside, the crew has been pounding the pavement on a new (and vastly … [Read more...]
Creative doles out Sound Blaster gaming headsets, Recon3D audio platform / sound cards
September 5, 2011 by
Creative isn't nearly the aural force it once was, but it's still a respected name when it comes to headsets and -- gasp! -- sound cards. Here at IFA, the outfit has busted out a new range of Sound Blaster (yeah, seriously) gaming headsets for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Mac platforms. The 360-friendly Sound Blaster Tactic360 Sigma is being … [Read more...]
