Archive for June, 2008
New Drug Fights Cancer
Reuters reports that a new drug, "Lodamin" helps stop primary tumors and prevents their spread.
Stay in School Awards
On Wednesday, June 25, 2008 (the final day of school), I had the privilege of attending my niece's graduation assembly at her school. She was one of seven graduating grade four students to receive a Scotia Capital Stay in School Award in recognition of her current efforts and achievements. [...]
Food Blogs Galore
A while back (March 2008), I decided to start writing food reviews on places I've visited - I haven't really been keeping up with it, partly because of time constraints, but mostly because [...]
Rogers Announces iPhone Plans
When Rogers announced price plans for the iPhone 3G, I was excited to hear the news, but when I saw the pricing, I couldn’t believe how ridiculous the plans are. It’s almost as if Rogers is trying to screw Apple and prevent them from selling too many iPhones in Canada.
iPhone Bad for IT
During a team building outing, Michelle asked her IT department's head of security about the possibility of getting an iPhone instead of a blackberry [...]
Parental Discipline Overruled
First, the father banned his 12-year-old daughter from going online after she posted photos of herself on a dating site. Then she allegedly had a row with her stepmother, so the father said his girl couldn't go on a school trip. The girl took the matter to the court - and won what lawyers say was an unprecedented judgment.
Guy kidnaps ex-girlfriend to get ironing done
An Italian man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend from a pub, taking her home and forcing her to iron his clothes and wash the dishes [...]