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May 12, 2008 News and Trends
Yahoo Buzz Lets Readers Rank the News It Chooses
Sun, 11 May 2008 23:17:00 PDT
Yahoo has launched it own version of a social media Web site -- that is, one that publishes a selection of articles from a variety of online sources every day and gives users the chance to rank them
Satellite Solution for Mobile TV?
Mon, 12 May 2008 02:04:30 PDT
While the European Mobile TV market is on the verge of significant growth, it still faces problems related to the efficient transmission and distribution of Mobile TV services. This being the case, recent and emerging studies have clearly shown the use of satellite technologies for Mobile TV services to be a sensible and cost-effective solution. Hence, the use of satellite services can be expected to significantly aid the sustainable growth in spread, quality and reliability of Mobile TV servic
Another Super Tuesday -- Pennsylvania Edition
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:19:44 PDT
By Michael J.W. Stickings UPDATED FREQUENTLY. SEE BELOW. 9:11 pm -- Hello, everyone. As Creature mentioned -- and make sure to read his excellent Pennsylvania primary post right below this one (or click here) -- I was on CTV Newsnet earlier this evening for a live interview segment with prime-time host Marcia MacMillan. For those of you who aren't Canadian, Newsnet started out as a sort of CNN Headline News. It has recently morphed into a rival to CBC Newsworld, the other major 24/7 news netwo
Daily Tidbits: May 12, 2008
Sun, 11 May 2008 19:12:41 PDT
Latest political news and analysis, updated constantly.
World Travel News
Sun, 11 May 2008 22:58:04 PDT
Top 10 things you'll want to know before traveling
Trends: Foodies hit a raw nerve - Independent
Poll Analysis: Clinton Gains Even More Ground on McCain
Sun, 11 May 2008 23:34:21 PDT
Clinton McCain 88.2% probability of winning 10.1% probability of winning Mean of 286 electoral votes Mean of 252 electoral votes Yesterday Sen. Hillary Clinton had an 83% chance of defeating Sen. John McCain in a general election. Today there was a new Michigan poll released. The poll favors Clinton, and she gains even more ground on McCain. Now, after 10,000 simulated electi
Parvati Wins Survivor: Micronesia
Sun, 11 May 2008 19:11:29 PDT
Sorry not the news article but she just won at 10:08 EST it was a close tie with 5 for Parvati and 4 for Amanda. I would like to congratulate Parvati on winning Survivor:Micronesia
Profs in National News
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:36:57 PDT
Prof. David Sparling, associate dean, research and graduate studies for the College of Management and Economics, was featured on CBC News Morning today talking about rising food prices, what the global food shortage means to Canadians and how it progressed to this point. He was interviewed by business reporter Danielle Bochove. Prof. Barry Smit appeared on CBC Newsworld Monday discussing the topic of rising food costs and Canada's international role. The geography professor has expertise in t
Parvati Shallow beat Amanda Kimmel to become Survivor winner.
Mon, 12 May 2008 01:52:34 PDT
Parvati Shallow. Parvati Shallow was declared the winner of “Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favourites.” Her prize was a cool $1 million. Parvati had participated in “Survivor: Cook Islands”, 3 seasons ago and she finished 6th. This was her second time around. Her experience has taught her well and she won. The other contestant, Amanda Kimmel, had 3 votes from a jury of previous castoffs. Parvati managed to bag 5 votes and thus she won. She became Survivor’s 16th millionaire. Parvati wo
TTC Workers and the Right to Strike
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:52:48 PDT
The way the mainstream media has told the story, all is well in Toronto in the aftermath of the passage of legislation in the Ontario Legislature ordering the employees of the Toronto Transit Commission back to work. The subways, buses and streetcars are running and that's all that matters. Something is very wrong with this picture. Fundamental issues are at stake here and they cut right to the heart of our democracy. The right of workers to withdraw their labour in pursuit of improved
Global Conservation Made Eas(ier): Mapping the World's Fresh
Sun, 11 May 2008 22:59:18 PDT
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd be hard-pressed to miss the continuous stream of news stories describing the threat posed by the world's dwindling reserves of freshwater. With some talking up the potential for water becoming the next "oil," it has become imperative for international NGOs and governments to focus their energy on forest
Sun, 11 May 2008 23:17:00 PDT
Yahoo has launched it own version of a social media Web site -- that is, one that publishes a selection of articles from a variety of online sources every day and gives users the chance to rank them
Satellite Solution for Mobile TV?
Mon, 12 May 2008 02:04:30 PDT
While the European Mobile TV market is on the verge of significant growth, it still faces problems related to the efficient transmission and distribution of Mobile TV services. This being the case, recent and emerging studies have clearly shown the use of satellite technologies for Mobile TV services to be a sensible and cost-effective solution. Hence, the use of satellite services can be expected to significantly aid the sustainable growth in spread, quality and reliability of Mobile TV servic
Another Super Tuesday -- Pennsylvania Edition
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:19:44 PDT
By Michael J.W. Stickings UPDATED FREQUENTLY. SEE BELOW. 9:11 pm -- Hello, everyone. As Creature mentioned -- and make sure to read his excellent Pennsylvania primary post right below this one (or click here) -- I was on CTV Newsnet earlier this evening for a live interview segment with prime-time host Marcia MacMillan. For those of you who aren't Canadian, Newsnet started out as a sort of CNN Headline News. It has recently morphed into a rival to CBC Newsworld, the other major 24/7 news netwo
Daily Tidbits: May 12, 2008
Sun, 11 May 2008 19:12:41 PDT
Latest political news and analysis, updated constantly.
World Travel News
Sun, 11 May 2008 22:58:04 PDT
Top 10 things you'll want to know before traveling
Trends: Foodies hit a raw nerve - Independent
Trends: Foodies hit a raw nerve Independent, UK - May 10, 2008 Californians' obsession with raw food – and not just sushi – is starting to catch on over here, and cafés, restaurants and food shops are cashing in. ... |
Poll Analysis: Clinton Gains Even More Ground on McCain
Sun, 11 May 2008 23:34:21 PDT
Clinton McCain 88.2% probability of winning 10.1% probability of winning Mean of 286 electoral votes Mean of 252 electoral votes Yesterday Sen. Hillary Clinton had an 83% chance of defeating Sen. John McCain in a general election. Today there was a new Michigan poll released. The poll favors Clinton, and she gains even more ground on McCain. Now, after 10,000 simulated electi
Parvati Wins Survivor: Micronesia
Sun, 11 May 2008 19:11:29 PDT
Sorry not the news article but she just won at 10:08 EST it was a close tie with 5 for Parvati and 4 for Amanda. I would like to congratulate Parvati on winning Survivor:Micronesia
Profs in National News
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:36:57 PDT
Prof. David Sparling, associate dean, research and graduate studies for the College of Management and Economics, was featured on CBC News Morning today talking about rising food prices, what the global food shortage means to Canadians and how it progressed to this point. He was interviewed by business reporter Danielle Bochove. Prof. Barry Smit appeared on CBC Newsworld Monday discussing the topic of rising food costs and Canada's international role. The geography professor has expertise in t
Parvati Shallow beat Amanda Kimmel to become Survivor winner.
Mon, 12 May 2008 01:52:34 PDT
Parvati Shallow. Parvati Shallow was declared the winner of “Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favourites.” Her prize was a cool $1 million. Parvati had participated in “Survivor: Cook Islands”, 3 seasons ago and she finished 6th. This was her second time around. Her experience has taught her well and she won. The other contestant, Amanda Kimmel, had 3 votes from a jury of previous castoffs. Parvati managed to bag 5 votes and thus she won. She became Survivor’s 16th millionaire. Parvati wo
TTC Workers and the Right to Strike
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:52:48 PDT
The way the mainstream media has told the story, all is well in Toronto in the aftermath of the passage of legislation in the Ontario Legislature ordering the employees of the Toronto Transit Commission back to work. The subways, buses and streetcars are running and that's all that matters. Something is very wrong with this picture. Fundamental issues are at stake here and they cut right to the heart of our democracy. The right of workers to withdraw their labour in pursuit of improved
Global Conservation Made Eas(ier): Mapping the World's Fresh
Sun, 11 May 2008 22:59:18 PDT
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd be hard-pressed to miss the continuous stream of news stories describing the threat posed by the world's dwindling reserves of freshwater. With some talking up the potential for water becoming the next "oil," it has become imperative for international NGOs and governments to focus their energy on forest
