One year ago this week, I wrote a column arguing for the requirement of iPods and other gadgets in the nations schools (“Are iPod-banning schools cheating our kids?: Why iPods and other electronic gadgets should be required, not banned”). Now, the University of Missouri is “requiring” journalism students to buy an iPhone or an iPod Touch.
So much for Laptop Hunters. Did you know it costs ,000 to fill up your iPod?
Holdstrong writes “New Hampshire’s iconic natural rock formation, the Old Man of the Mountain, fell from its mountain-side perch back in 2003. Award-winning architect Francis D. Treves is proposing a monument to replace it. His idea would feature a replica of the Old Man made out of 250 suspended glass panels and would allow visitors to enter the structure in order to gain views of the valley below. The design has received harsh criticism from the public, in part, Mr. Treves believes, due to the fact that quality images and accurate information about his design have been hard to come by. Replacing a beloved natural monument with a man-made one is sure to bring out emotions. Will a clearer understanding of the design help sway public opinion?”
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James makes appeal to BC's environmentalists
Globe and Mail VICTORIA – Never mind the carbon tax, BC's wild rivers are at stake in this election, New Democratic Party Leader Carole James said Monday in her final pitch to reclaim the environmental vote. Swing ridings hold key to BC election race CBC.ca Analysis: Economy, forestry dominated BC campaign National Post Vancouver Sun – The Canadian Press – Globe and Mail – Globe and Mail all 150 news articles |
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Dhalla abuse charges 'false'
Edmonton Sun By IAN ROBERTSON, SUN MEDIA BRAMPTON — Beleagured Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla surfaced yesterday after three days of silence and denied accusations she mistreated foreign caregivers at her family's Mississauga home. Domestic abuse Ottawa Citizen Dhalla lawyer hints at political motivation to scandal. Canada.com Globe and Mail – Toronto Star – National Post – Winnipeg Sun all 545 news articles |
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Civilian Death Toll in Sri Lanka 'Unacceptably High,' US Says
Bloomberg By Ed Johnson May 12 (Bloomberg) — The civilian death toll in Sri Lanka is “unacceptably high,” the US said, joining the United Nations and Britain in demanding an end to the conflict after hundreds of mostly ethnic Tamils were killed at the weekend. |
A flash drive shaped like a syringe and one that doubles as a lighter are just some of the strange USB sticks available for storing your data.[slideshow]
Citrix made a number of announcements last week related to Mac and iPhone. While most of these announcements were targeted specifically towards IT/enterprise customers, one announcement has more potential mainstream significance.
Recently, the copyright industry has been using international means to pressure Canada into copyright reform. Since the accusations by the copyright industry are that Canada’s copyright laws are the weakest, it is interesting that the latest news is that 5 people now face imprisonment and fines of up to million for pirating and selling DVDs.
