April 12 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Toronto Mayor Ford’s drive to privatize stalled as councillors take control 
http://bit.ly/HyWQrt Globe and Mail
Good News democracy works


Royal Canadian Mint considering a digital penny 
http://bit.ly/Ixnjch Globe and Mail
Cool hope that we get micro payments soon


Regional cable firms tapped as suitors in wireless consolidation 
http://bit.ly/IWoQ7X Globe and Mail
This might help with wireless competition 


Spirited Traveller: Mojitos reign in Miami’s cocktail scene 
http://bit.ly/HK31w6 Toronto Sun



Kickstarting cool tech 
New gadget ideas thriving on crowd-funding site 
http://bit.ly/HK3H4F Toronto Sun
Some cool tech ideas

March 19 2012 Morning Stuff

Library workers on strike 
http://bit.ly/FPDvDm Toronto Sun
We need our Libraries they serve a number of functions 


Top 10 Canadian sights to see 
http://bit.ly/xUqs9q Toronto Sun
Lots to see and do


How do we govern our technology? 
http://bit.ly/xyecjd Globe and Mail
Technology is outpacing our law system in a number of ways


Canada urged to pull up its socks in Internet economy 
http://bit.ly/Ac7xzw Globe and Mail
Not surprising, but we need to start now


Why Do It Yourself? Digging into the Value of DIY  
http://bit.ly/yeJE80  The Simple Dollar 
Self reliance and saving money



Montreal-based Aveos locks doors, tells workers to stay home
http://bit.ly/z6k4JJ Montreal Gazette
Not a good thing if you are flying 

March 15 2012 Morning Stuff

St. Patrick's Day traditions 
http://bit.ly/xH1U9d Toronto Sun
Enjoy 


City librarians ready to fight to survive  
http://bit.ly/yYhx86 Toronto Sun
We have a greater need for what a library can do but Rob Ford wants to close them.


Top 10 Spring destinations 
http://bit.ly/wxYY9L Toronto Sun
Who is planing spring travel this year? 


How to spot a crooked adviser 
http://bit.ly/zJdbTc Globe and Mail
Check and Double Check your financial adviser


For Once, Pirating Is Pointless: Official March Madness Streaming Is Exactly What It Should Be 
http://lifehac.kr/xN8z32 LifeHacker
For the BBall Fans


Hack Your Ride: Cheat Codes and Workarounds for Your Car’s Tech Annoyances http://lifehac.kr/xyrtWs LifeHacker
Hack your car 


How to Protect Your Data in the Event of a Webapp Shutdown (and Prevent the Problem in the Future) 
http://lifehac.kr/yt20eF LifeHacker
Good advice


Best Line for March 15 "Julie Don't Go" 
http://bit.ly/wp0hEp YouTube
For the Wayne & Shuster Fans out there

March 5 2012 Evening Stuff

Toronto Mayor’s transit plan rejected: new TTC to have councillors and citizens 
http://bit.ly/y5hlPJ Globe and Mail
Glad to see council standing up to Ford


Spare veterans from budget axe, opposition says 
http://bit.ly/AhXfQ4 Globe and Mail
Not the department that I would be making big cuts to


Goodbye to three irritating bank practices 
http://bit.ly/wT6ckV Globe and Mail
Very Good News for Canadians 


U.S. newspapers slow to grow digital ad revenue: survey 
http://bit.ly/wp7joe Globe and Mail
Ouch 


Bullies more likely to use drugs: Study 
http://bit.ly/Ayp8RZ Toronto Sun
Wow, no kidding. Did they also look at how many go to church?


Docracy Provides Free Legal Documents for Many Common Situations 
http://lifehac.kr/ziyIsw LifeHacker 


Put On Your Tinfoil Hats: Let’s Talk About Google’s New Privacy Policy, Data Sharing Risks, and Encryption 
http://lifehac.kr/zu2Egn LifeHacker

January 15 2012 Evening Stuff

Boxer is a Free DOS Game Emulator for your Mac
http://lifehac.kr/yijh7G LifeHacker
Looks cool, going to have to check it out


Charlie Brown finally kicks the football, with a little help from Spider-Man
http://on.io9.com/ykuu1e IO9
Love it


The last European great ape lived 7 million years ago
http://on.io9.com/x7XeME IO9
So much still to learn


On one Japanese island, everyone always carries a gas mask
http://on.io9.com/wj1dTZ IO9
That is a scary place


Adorable baby sloths take a spa day
http://on.io9.com/yX0bcq IO9
Far too cute


Save High Park Zoo: Supporters
http://bit.ly/yOz4HX Toronto Sun
Please Mr Ford spare the Zoo's...


Watch out for coyotes: City
http://bit.ly/wrO19X Toronto Sun
I use to live near there and remember seeing lots of fox's


Photos: Le Village des Neiges 
http://bit.ly/zDXCgT Montreal Gazette
So want to spend a night or two there

January 2 2012 Morning Stuff

Getting fit in 2012 
http://bit.ly/veMkrK Toronto Sun
Part of your New Year's Resolution?



More than breathless 
Pulmonary hypertension a rare disease that causes high blood pressure in the lungs 
http://bit.ly/rKUyEW Toronto Sun


Eglinton LRT nation's costliest infrastructure project: magazine 
http://bit.ly/uBROUt Globe and Mail
And Ford wants to reduce costs....


Ten best small business stories of the week 
http://bit.ly/soRfPP Globe and Mail
Some Ideas to think over


Today's free download is Icebreaker HockeyTM the app-just in time for today's game 
http://bit.ly/rqQ5Sd Montreal Gazette
iTunes Canada


Make a Free Kitchen Air Freshener with Fruit Peels/Cores 
http://lifehac.kr/tMhm0W LifeHacker


Store Holiday Ornaments in Egg Cartons 
http://lifehac.kr/uQErcX LifeHacker
Tip for the Holiday clean up