Fake Metropasses?

Will someone please explain to me why we don’t have smart cards? We have GPS and all types of fancy technology. If banks can do it, along with others, why is it so difficult to get a better system? Anyone can travel to places like Hong Kong and get an idea on how it works. Just pay as you go! There is obviously too much bureaucracy to see the practicality and long-term savings. I’m just saying!

By: Chadich Thomas

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2009/05/21/ttc-counterfeit.html

Pacific Pirate Knock-off Mall?

I am fascinated on how open some of the retailers, in the popular Pacific Mall, in Markham; in terms of pushing pirated copyrighted DVD’s to the public. It’s almost as if they do not care. I am sure it’s because the benefits of pirating materials versus the fines just make it a worthy venture.  Maybe stronger laws will put a bit more teeth into stopping the practice. It happens all over the city, but I am amazed when speaking to individuals how open they are by saying “Oh, I get all of my DVD’s from Pacific Mall”. Maybe it is a sign to Hollywood that the material is too expensive? If people are willing to watch a crappy movie, then maybe we need to look into this issue. Are DVD’s just too expensive? Are there not enough options for consumers, or do we just like to have a reason to go to Pacific Mall? I don’t know, you tell me.

By: Chadich Thomas

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2009/05/06/9373311-sun.html