Monday, September 6, 2010 File:Samsung-galaxy-tab.jpg At the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) industrial exhibition in Berlin, the South Korean corporation Samsung released its first tablet computer, called “Galaxy Tab”. The device features the Android operating system and a seven-inch screen. Samsung’s own applications, called “Reader’s Hub” and “Media Hub,” display ebooks and videos respectively. Latest Flash, […]
Toronto to have socialized city-wide wi-fi access
Thursday, March 9, 2006 Toronto’s public utility, Toronto Hydro Telecom, will make Canada’s largest city into a huge wireless hotspot. “This is both an exciting and very important initiative for the city of Toronto”, said Toronto’s mayor, David Miller. “It puts us on the leading edge of the telecommunications industry nationwide and globally.” Toronto Hydro […]
The Aviator and Vera Drake scoop top prizes at the 2005 Orange BAFTA Film Awards
Sunday, February 13, 2005 LONDON – The big-budget Hollywood movie The Aviator and the low-budget Brit flick Vera Drake have scooped the main prizes at the 2005 Orange BAFTA Film Awards. Four gongs went to The Aviator with the top ones being Best Film and Cate Blanchett for Best Supporting Actress. Vera Drake got three […]
Buying Trendy Indian Sarees For Sale
Here’s An Opinion On: Bull Bars For Sale Victoria 4wd Suspension Ballarat byAlma Abell Indian sarees have been revolutionized in recent times. There has been immense development in the ethnic wear segment and people are now steadily recognizing the saree as a fashionable garment to reckon with. The saree has always been a staple choice […]
News briefs:June 9, 2010
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Media reports: Israeli warplanes training in Iraq
Sunday, July 13, 2008 In contrast with what unnamed source(s) in the Iraqi Defense Ministry told a local news network on Friday, The Jerusalem Post reports that Major-General Mohammad al-Askari, spokesman for the Iraqi Defense Ministry was denying earlier reports that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has been training personnel and allegedly performing military exercises […]
New Pools, New Rules: Buying A Vinyl Liner For A Swimming Pool
Here’s An Opinion On: Lego Architecture Online Buy Lego Technic byAlma Abell With the summer heat coming on and the kids leaving school, it is the time of year to kick back and cool off. Summer vacation is not just about the kids though. Getting outside is important for everyone, especially after a long, cold […]
2006 “Stolenwealth” Games to confront Commonwealth Games in Melbourne
Friday, March 3, 2006 The possibility of large-scale protests in the face of the 3,000 journalists covering the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, has event organisers and the Government worried. The group “Black GST” – which represents Indigenous Genocide, Sovereignty and Treaty – are planning demonstrations at prominent Games events unless the Government agrees to a […]
News briefs:August 02, 2010
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Dove ad viewed more than 3 million times on YouTube
Saturday, November 4, 2006 An advertisement for Dove beauty products has been viewed by well over three million people, without ever being on television. A copywriter from Ogilvy Toronto, the advertising agency that created a spot named “evolution”, uploaded the advertisement to video sharing website YouTube. While the official upload of the ad itself has […]