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In: Internet
23 Jan 2008If you couldn’t stand those times in the air when you were cut off from all communications, American Airlines has a solution for you. They are set to be the first to offer in-cabin wi-fi access to customers. It wouldn’t be a castrated service like on JetBlue: they promise the full Internet, for a [...]
In: Movie Review
21 Jan 2008First movie of the new year! Produced by J.J. Abrams who gave the world Alias, Lost and is the director for the next Star Trek movie, Cloverfield is the best monster movie America has ever produced. At least 20 times less silly than the American remake of Godzilla, this movie handles destruction of New York [...]
If you want Greek food in Toronto, your best bet is to go to Danforth area where Greek restaurants are plentiful. The trick is to figure out where local Greek population go out to eat, and if my visit to Mezes is any indication, many of them choose this restaurant. Open since 1996, this [...]
In: iPod
16 Jan 2008Apple announced a new version of the firmware (1.1.3) for iPod Touch which enables it to view rented movies as well as additional apps that were ripped from the iPhone: Mail, Google Maps, Weather, Notes and Stocks. What’s surprising is Apple is actually charging money for this firmware upgrade whereas new iPod Touch units [...]
In: Movie Review
14 Jan 2008Judd Apatow has been on a blockbuster bender and Knocked Up (which I declared the Best Comedy Movie of 2007) further cements the director as the person who has the most insight in real men. This movie portrays childish men at their best: the main character played by Seth Rogen and his friends are [...]
In: Movie Review
9 Jan 2008Hairspray could have easily been the best musical of the year as its incredibly upbeat visuals, music and performances are easily the best in the category. This adaptation of the musical features a positive message of tolerance: people different from us should not be feared but should be treated equally. How can you say [...]