One thing you won't be hearing in the upcoming "Man of Steel" is the iconic John Williams score from the Christopher Reeve films. Zack Snyder tells Total Film that his "Superman" reboot is exactly that, a movie that wipes the slate clean and starts afresh - "We decided to act as if no Superman film had been made - even though we love the films … [Read more...]
Construction starting on new Ronald McDonald House
June 7, 2012 by
Construction has officially started on a 73-bed home for the families of BC and Yukon children needing medical care in Vancouver. The new Ronald McDonald House will serve 21-hundred families every year. The current location can only help 400 families each year. The new home is slated to open by Christmas of next year. Part of the funding … [Read more...]
CanWIT BC Presents Starting your Start up
February 19, 2012 by
Industry research shows women who lead startups have a higher chance of succeeding than men. Why then, are women so underrepresented in the technology startup scene? Founding your own tech company can be a daunting and elusive task. Brenda Bailey Gershkovitch knows this first hand as she has launched two of them: Silicon Sisters and Deep Fried … [Read more...]
Fare gates and card readers starting to go in on Millennium Line
January 16, 2012 by
Translink continues to install fare gates and card readers along the skytrain system. Starting Monday, crews will start installing the devices on the Millennium Line. Spokesman Drew Snider says there will be plenty of signs, barriers and boards up at stations. "it's starting at Lougheed Town Centre on Monday. Just as they've been doing on the Expo … [Read more...]
Some Occupy Vancouver protesters say tone starting to change, but vow to stay
October 22, 2011 by
As the "Occupy Vancouver" demonstration moves into its second-week, some on the lawn of the Vancouver Art Gallery say the protest's tone is beginning to change. This food cart owner on Georgia Street says she's seen a 50% decrease in business since the tent city popped up. "They actually weren't very accommodating, they didn't want us to … [Read more...]
Amazon discounts ‘original’ 6-inch Kindle Keyboard: now starting at $99
September 29, 2011 by
Ready for another new Kindle moniker to remember? Here it comes! "Kindle Keyboard." That's the name that was bestowed upon the tried-and-true 6-incher today after Bezos unwrapped a touchscreen model and a low-cost variant that tout no physical QWERTY keys whatsoever. Now, the WiFi-only Kindle is going for as low as $ 99 with ads (down from $ … [Read more...]
LAW and INSURANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO STARTING AND RUNNING A CONSULTING BUSINESS
September 23, 2011 by
IEEE Seminar LAW and INSURANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO STARTING AND RUNNING A CONSULTING BUSINESS Sidney W. Kemp, B.Comm, MSc, LLB Whether you are just started a consulting company, creating a company or thinking about offering consulting services, you need a plan for managing the associated legal risks and exposure. We will focus on legal matters and … [Read more...]
