14-02-2012 20:02 http://www.internet2.edu Here it is.... Little more work from "ANON", and "they" will have the excuse to force you on it...and it will include the best parts of the global agenda's.....like electronic currency system....IMO
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OTTAWA and TORONTO--(Marketwire -02/14/12)- Ottawa-based Coral CEA has invested $120,000 in four companies located at Ryerson University's Digital Media Zone (DMZ), and Coral CEA is reviewing possible investments in even more firms at the DMZ. "We are attracted to teams who are 'getting it done' versus talking about innovation and we want this type of collaboration to set a new standard in Ontario," says Brian Forbes, Executive Director at Coral CEA. Forbes believes the DMZ has taken a hands-on approach with entrepreneurs that is a perfect fit with Coral CEA.
At the DMZ Coral CEA has invested in:
ARB Labs Inc. designed a software application that that allows any video display to create an immersive 3D effect -- without the need for goggles or glasses Greenguage Inc. developed a software tool for smartphone and Web that blends mobile technology with the green movement allowing monitoring of Corporate Social Responsibility efforts HitSend Inc. offers an online platform to enable and enhance community-based change by tapping into the community's collective voice ViaFoura Inc. created a cloud-based plug and play user engagement and gaming platform for online content sites
"Coral CEA's funding will allow us to add two more people to our current staff of five. The DMZ and Coral CEA are not just paying lip service to innovation, they are not just talking, they have a plan of action," says Warren Tanner CMO at HitSend. He adds, "There is no better business school than starting a business and that is exactly what we do."
The DMZ launched in the spring of 2010 with over 6,000 square feet of downtown Toronto office space. In just over a year and a half, the DMZ has almost doubled in size and has assisted more than 190 innovators to incubate and accelerate 38 startups, launched more than 61 projects and fostered over 350 jobs. The DMZ is a centre for creativity, collaboration and innovation that acts as a catalyst for cross-pollination of skills. The focus is on the commercialization of software applications.
Ryerson students use the DMZ as a home base to establish new companies. "Young people work in a business realm that never existed before and they naturally embrace collaboration and open innovation like never before. Coral CEA brings the Open Innovation ecosystem to our companies and that is a crucial addition," says Valerie Fox, Director of the DMZ.
"Ontario's creative environment, world-class education system and proven business experts are second to none," says Brad Duguid, Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Innovation. "Collaborations like this are the key to success. That's why we helped establish Coral CEA and why we've made it easier for entrepreneurs across the province to get the help they need to succeed; while creating jobs and prosperity for all Ontarians."
The Conference Board of Canada rates Canada 14th out of 17 nations for innovation. Innovation is the ability to turn knowledge into new products and is the crucial factor that will allow Canada to compete in the global economy. "Canada is a resource-rich nation, including knowledge resources. We also have a rich history of innovation, especially in communications. Communications innovation helps refine knowledge resources, adding value for global export," says Forbes. Coral CEA has assisted more than 50 companies to capitalize on innovation.
Ryerson University President Sheldon Levy became aware of Coral CEA and encouraged collaboration with the DMZ. In a recent speech Levy called on universities to better educate young people on how to create their own businesses and take their innovations to market. "Youth are the primary users of digital media but lack the skills to turn ideas into reality," says Levy. He believes schools must to do three things:
Connect innovators to each other, and to business, at the earliest stages Teach innovators how to be their own bosses Support research that leads directly to markets and economic benefit
Coral CEA has also partnered with Ryerson in a first-ever study on innovation in Ontario. The research team of the Ontario Cross-Border Technology Innovation Ecosystem (OCTIE) released preliminary findings in October 2011 stating that the more entrepreneurs network, especially with social networking, the more investment money they acquire. "Socializing your ideas enables more focused targeting so that entrepreneurs align with capitalists that better understand their value -- which results in better valuations. Social networking enables an entrepreneur to reach people they could not have by other means," says Forbes.
"We need to embrace Open Innovation and collaboration," says the study's primary author Professor Wendy Cukier, Vice President of Research and Innovation at Ryerson University. "The DMZ at Ryerson fosters innovation with a lean methodology and small teams that are very focused on going to market. Ontario will see action from our collaboration with new jobs, companies and applications," says Forbes.
About Coral CEA
Coral CEA is a not-for-profit Open Innovation Network composed of member companies and organizations focused on the commercialization of Communications Enabled Applications (CEAs). Coral CEA was founded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, Carleton University, IBM, GENBAND, Eclipse Foundation and ITAC. The mandate is to create sustainable companies and jobs by supporting members in the commercialization process of new products and services. This includes business development, distribution and brokering of alliance and capital relationships.
About Digital Media Zone and Ryerson University
The DMZ is a multidisciplinary workspace for young entrepreneurs. It is a hub of digital media innovation, collaboration and commercialization that is home to both entrepreneurial startups and industry solution-providers. With access to overhead and business services, students and alumni can fast track their product launches, stimulating Canada's emerging digital economy through spending and job creation. Ryerson University is Canada's leader in innovative, career-oriented education with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Distinctly urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 28,000 students.
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TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation's "Digital First. Print Last. The Gospel According to John Paton" on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the TMX Broadcast Centre Gallery in Toronto is sold out.
You can follow the event online and watch for upcoming interviews with the CEO of Digital First Media:
1) J-Source will feature John Paton as part of its "Five questions for..." series. The interview will be posted shortly before the event at http://www.j-source.ca.
2) J-Source will liveblog the event at:
http://live.j-source.ca/Event/CJF_Forum_Digital_first_print_last_The_gospel_of_John_Paton
3) Send comments or ask a question during the event via Twitter #cjfforum.
4) Check out Jian Ghomeshi's interview with Paton on CBC's Q this month.
5) Watch for coverage in Toronto Life.
6) Stay tuned for CPAC's broadcast of the event.
7) Visit http://www.cjf-fjc-ca for a full report of the CJF Forum, after the event.
John Paton's controversial strategy for saving the newspaper industry is transforming a chain of 150 papers including established titles like The Denver Post, The Detroit News and the San Jose Mercury News. Paton, a former publisher of the London Free Press and Sun Media executive and now CEO of New York-based Digital First Media, believes that digital is where the money is and he's got the track record to back that up. The news industry is watching closely: major media executives and heads of journalism schools will be among those attending the Forum to hear Paton, named "Publisher of the Year" in 2009 by Editor & Publisher, in conversation with Douglas Knight, president of St. Joseph Media.
WHERE: TMX Broadcast Centre Gallery, The Exchange Tower, 130 King St. W., Toronto
WHEN: Thursday, February 16, Registration 6:45 p.m. / Presentation 7:00 p.m. / Reception 8:30 p.m.
Media Contact:
Wendy Kan
Program Manager
Canadian Journalism Foundation
416-955-0394 x502
wkan@cjf-fjc.ca
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While some dishes are mouth-watering, there are others that are eye-wateringly spicy
As soon as one steps into Tharavadu Family Restaurant, one is assaulted by the delicious aroma of masala cooking in the pot and a vague scent of seafood — all reminiscent of the scents of a typical Kerala kitchen.
The simple, but quaint wooden tables and comfy couches, the Ravi Varma paintings, the frangipani at the entrance and the numerous cane lamps hanging from the ceiling on thick ropes, form the décor of the eatery.
The aquarium, filled with starfish placed right at the entrance, fascinates most of the customers.
Once seated, the customer is greeted with a wide-toothed grin and is given a lota of the Kerala Special ayurvedic water, which is, basically, water boiled with a bit of jeera and a few herbs. It kindles the palate and is very refreshing.
The restaurant has an exhaustive menu comprising of both north Indian and Kerala dishes.
I opted for the most popular item on the menu — the Kerala Meal.
It arrived in a matter of minutes, and looked mouth- watering. But, a couple of the dishes were also eye-wateringly spicy! It contained the usual fare — rasam, sambar, payasam, fish curry, kaalan (a mixed vegetable stew), boiled rice and papadam, served on a banana leaf placed over a steel plate.
The presentation was both authentic and practical. The rasam and sambar though quite spicy, were delicious nonetheless.
The kaalan and the fish curry were unequivocally the best dishes of the meal. Both were cooked to perfection and tasted homely. The payasam could have been better, though.
The dishes that comprise the meal change every day. “I come here almost every week, and everything they serve is delicious,”said one excited customer. I also tried kappa served with fish curry. It is a tapioca dish, and leaves you wanting more of it. The fish was tender and had been marinated well. One cannot go to a Kerala restaurant and not try the coin parottas and the pathiri (paper-thin rice-flour pancake), both of which were excellent.
Behind the counter
The restaurant is managed by Umesh, who sits behind a counter, fashioned like a tiny Kerala-style house.
“Ever since this place opened six years ago, we have been very popular with the local Keralites and north Indians alike,” he says. The extremely reasonable price and the peaceful ambience draws a large crowd, especially during the weekends.
Although it might be difficult for those unfamiliar with Bommanahalli to locate the restaurant, it is definitely worth visiting for a taste of God's own cuisine.
The restaurant is located at BKL Building, Hosur Main Road, Bommanahalli.
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Heywood, the most modern data centre on the Isle of Man - providing cloud hosting and managed servers to travel agents, banks, IT service providers, local councils, legal firms and media companies – has chosen state of the art cabinet, racking and cooling solutions from Cannon Technologies T4 Data Centre Solutions
(PRWEB UK) 15 February 2012
Since it first began operating in 2004, Wi-Manx has become one of the Isle of Man’s leading network, voice and hosting solutions provider. In order to continue its growth, the company decided to establish Heywood a state-of-the-art co-location data centre at its Heywood House headquarters using cabinet, racking and cooling solutions from Cannon Technologies.
The Isle of Man occupies a unique place in the British Isles and as corporation tax is charged at zero per cent, it makes an attractive proposition for businesses. Heywood owner Wi-Manx currently has customers as diverse as travel agents, banks, IT service providers, local councils, legal firms and media companies.
Work began on the new facility in mid-2010 and in charge of the project was Joe Hughes, Heywood’s chief technology officer. He explained, ‘We wanted a data centre that could provide a full range of solutions including cloud hosting, co-location, voice servers, security, load balancing and storage. To achieve this, a high-density and scalable containment solution was required and after carrying out extensive research we chose Cannon Technologies.’
Hughes and his team selected 64 ServerSmart cabinets and two CannonPatch cabling racks. The ServerSmart cabinets are available in a range of heights, widths and depths, with exceptional cooling ability for high power densities. ServerSmart’s doors also have the unique ability to open to 180º when bayed and 270º at end of bay or when used in a standalone formation.
A similarly high-density solution, the CannonPatch racks have substantial cable capacity and its cable management arms guide cables being fed from patch panels to the vertical cable trunking. Every bit of U space can be filled with patch panels and they can be used as a single patching frame or quickly bayed in multiples.
‘Cannon Technologies’ Aisle-Cocoon concept is a technically advanced solution that provides a system of overhead panels and end doors that effectively seal off the cold aisle,’ explained David Stickland, chief commercial officer at Heywood. ‘This ensures that the cold air emitted from the floor is sealed in a “cocoon” which is unaffected by hot exhaust air, while the cooling air can only exit through the equipment for which it is intended.’
In September 2011 the installation was completed and the facility was officially opened soon after. Joe Hughes concluded, ‘I’m absolutely delighted with the results and confident that the Heywood Datacentre is the most modern hosting facility of its kind. Cannon Technologies understood our requirements and their versatility, flexible approach, UK manufacturing base and desire to make sure their solution fitted with our overall design and vision of the data centre was instrumental to the success of the project.’
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