Archive for 'February,2008'

Asisted Parking With New Virtual View Technology From Japan

Asisted Parking With New Virtual View Technology From Japan

Ever had issues trying to parallel-park an SUV or large moving van? Well stress no more! Nissan’s new ‘around-view’ built-in monitor has four cameras mounted around the car that combine to provide a virtual view of [...]

Advertising Torture – More Creative Elevator Ads

Advertising Torture – More Creative Elevator Ads

Forget obscure elevator advertising that is tucked away in a corner digital screen or print display case. Making a big impact requires a big ad, and, in some cases, a little bit of shock value. I [...]

Yemen’s President Longest Ruling In The World After Castro?

Yemen’s President Longest Ruling In The World After Castro?

When I woke up this morning, I was treated to two major news headlines. Fidel Castro resigned his presidency, and Pervez Musharaf’s ruling party (the PML-Q) lost the elections in Pakistan! 2008 is shaping up to [...]

Google Threatens Nokia with New Mobile OS Android

Google Threatens Nokia with New Mobile OS Android

Yesterday, Google took a strike at Nokia’s open source mobile platform ‘Symbian OS’ by demonstrating Google’s own ‘Android’. Google coupled the unveiling of Android by offering a $10 Million reward for developers who can enhance Android [...]

Irony Defined: Paying $122,000 For a Speech About Fiscal Responsibility

Irony Defined: Paying $122,000 For a Speech About Fiscal Responsibility

The Globe and Mail reported today that current Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has admitted handing an un-tendered contract to Hugh Macphie, a one-time speechwriter for former-Ontario premier Mike Harris, to work on last year’s budget [...]

Yemen Helps Saskatchewan Rough Riders Win 2008 Grey Cup

Yemen Helps Saskatchewan Rough Riders Win 2008 Grey Cup

I came across this article today, which is mildly relevant since: 1. The Super Bowl is upon us this Sunday, and 2. I will be watching it with a friend who is a member of the [...]