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Power of citizens vs. Government, the story of Gray
Recently, I just finished the first couple of chapters of Open Government by O’Reilly Media. At the end of the first chapter, there was a powerful story which shows and demonstrates the power of passionate citizens verse the Government. This story was very inspiring and I believe it should be shared with others. Jim Gray [...]
One step closer to Open Data in London, Ontario
This morning I had the pleasure of joining the Mayor, Controllers, Councilors and other citizens at the City’s Board of Control meeting today. This was a special meeting as it directly affects me and what I am passionate about – Open Data. To say the least, Open Data here in London is one step closing [...]
City of London’s Open Data Initiative
Today has been a great day! One of the best in weeks if not months for myself. Earlier this evening, the City of London’s Open Data Initiative has been released. This initiative has been in the works for quite some time now and the credit goes to Elaine Gamble, Director of Corporate Communications of the [...]
An idea to help stop telephone fraud & scams
Whether you are young or elderly, we are all at risk of telephone fraud and scamming. Just recently, an incident touched base a little to close to home. Just recently, I came up with a possible idea and thought on how to stop or at least help squash such incidents from happening around the world. [...]
Scammers using the number: 416-777-7775
I just got off the telephone just short of 15 minutes ago with my Grandfather. He was wondering how my trip was in Montreal. I had asked him to explain what he was talking about as I was not in Montreal. He had explained to me that he had received a call yesterday saying that [...]