While it has been discussed for quite a while, this article from Reuters mentions that MVV Energie in Mannheim, Germany is working on the first commercial launch of Internet service via powerlines. They are using powerline communications (PLC) technology from Main.net in Israel, which is working in Europe and the United States. (Oddly enough, Main.net […]
Monthly Archives: February 2001
Twisting Tale Of “Twisted”
7 February 2001 – 3:18 am
I was uncertain about posting this Globe & Mail update to the story of “Twisted” because, unfortunately like too many other stories in the news, it seems that this story will be completely different by the time it is wrapped up. However, I’ve already posted a couple of comments on the story so I decided […]
The Leafs’ New Specialty Channel
5 February 2001 – 11:41 pm
I’m not a fan of sports entertainment (although I do occasionally watch or, preferably, listen) or most television programming, but this Globe & Mail report caught my attention. According to the article Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Limited (MLSEL) received licenses from the CRTC last November for two specialty cable channels devoted to their sports […]
This Should Be Said More Often
I think it is quite obvious to many (if not most) people that the Canadian Parliament is a sham, but unfortunately not nearly enough people — especially the Members of Parliament themselves — are willing to admit that publicly. Ex-MP Lee Morrison of Eastend, Saskatchewan is one of those willing to point it out. As […]