Value for value: Please support my efforts. Smart meters, an Electronics Weekly guide (www.electronicsweekly.com, May 19, 2009) This article is about U.K. plans and the potential applications of smart meters: “It is a meter with two-way communications, a consumer display, … Continue reading →
Victorians facing soaring bills could have power rationed (www.heraldsun.com.au, August 10, 2010) “VICTORIANS hit with soaring electricity bills could have their power rationed under a smart meter plan. “Some companies want to “choke” or restrict amounts delivered to homes to … Continue reading →
“Plans to install cameras on planes raise civil liberties alarms in UK” (Russia Today, YouTube.com) Britain looks into in-flight surveillance cameras (rt.com, August 10, 2010) “…conversations and movements monitored while they’re flying due to a European Union project going ahead. … Continue reading →
New ‘Serious Offence’ Language Includes Marijuana (Students For Sensible Drug Policy, www.cannabisculture.com, August 8, 2010) “The ‘Regulations Prescribing Certain Offences to be Serious Offences’ came into effect July 13, 2010, and was publically enacted by the Federal Government early in … Continue reading →
Acquisition Enhances GE Global Smart Grid Software Solutions (http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2010/02/c7799.html) (www.newswire.ca, August 2, 2010) “GE (NYSE: GE) made a major step forward with its worldwide commitment to improve the ways we make, move and consume electricity with the acquisition of SNC-Lavalin’s … Continue reading →
The reviews are in – and they are not kind to Tony Clement (www.theglobeandmail.com, July 28, 2010) Census: Should it be mandatory? (www.cbc.ca, July 27, 2010) Industry Minister Tony Clement has taken the position that the long form census should … Continue reading →
Woman allegedly mocked during airport strip search (www.torontosun.com, July 20, 2010) About her treatment by the CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) officers: “It’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to me in my life,” said Flynn, who cried the … Continue reading →
Google OS: the end of the hard drive? (cnn.com, November 20, 2009) About Chrome OS: “All the applications will be web-based, meaning users won’t have to install apps, manage updates or even backup their data. All data will be stored … Continue reading →
Raising retirement age, Pensions : news.bbc.co.uk, Aging Europe warned of ‘unsustainable’ pensions, 7 July 2010 – “Europe’s low birth rates and aging population make it imperative for EU member states to overhaul their pension systems, the European Commission says…. France, … Continue reading →
Value for value: Please support my efforts. Attention: Canadian Members of Parliament, Prime Minister, Transport Minister, “bidders”, etc. By Alan Mercer This note is with regard to the federal government’s installation of full body scanners at major Canadian airports, or … Continue reading →