by Rob Cottingham | Dec 5, 2005 | Blogging, Culture, Arts and Popcorn, Politics, Technology
Samuel Goldwyn once famously answered criticism that his company’s films lacked artistic merit with a biting, “Pictures are for entertainment. Messages should be delivered by Western Union.” That’s more or less where J. Kelly Nestruck stands,... by Rob Cottingham | Nov 29, 2005 | Culture, Arts and Popcorn, Politics
The phenomenally busy Russell McOrmond notes that, with the end of this Parliament, Bill C-60 is no more: Bill C-60 has died on the Order Paper, but you can be sure that whoever forms the next government will table a similar bill (likely with a different number). We... by Rob Cottingham | Nov 8, 2005 | Culture, Arts and Popcorn, Technology
First of all, here’s my nominee for hook-up of the year: Yahoo and TiVo announced a deal today that will connect Yahoo’s vast online service to TiVo’s set-top boxes, which, in addition to recording television programs, have a largely unused... by Rob Cottingham | Nov 4, 2005 | Culture, Arts and Popcorn, Politics
There is just no universe in which this news, from David Weinberger, is a good thing: [T]he US Patent Office will today publish the first application for a patent for a story line. This particular story line — and note that the patent is not for the story but for... by Rob Cottingham | Nov 4, 2005 | Comedy, Media Mix
‘Mindless killfest’ image worries gaming industry leader Even if Republicans don’t seem to mind it Judges throw out St. Clair streetcar decision Pilot project allowing streetcars to make court decisions is terminated abruptly Mixed reactions to... by Rob Cottingham | Nov 4, 2005 | Comedy, Vancouver
From pal and comedy mentor David Granirer: Come Laugh Your Head Off and Support Mental Health! Stand Up For Mental Health 2005 Graduation Showcase, Sunday November 20 at 7:00 pm at the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver. With MC Vancouver Mayor and future Senator Larry...
