Derek E. Silva

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  •   I think Windows 8 is a compelling OS. Yes, it’s different. And what of it? So was BlackBerry’s OS, and Apple’s iOS, and Google’s Android. Just because it’s different doesn’t mean it’s bad. And this solution is surely far better (for the vast majority of consumers) than some of the things attempted by vendors […]

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  • This can be seen as an open letter to all local Councillors, especially those in London since they get far more press for the shear fact that they are Councillors for the largest municipality in Middlesex County. It can also be seen as a call for anyone to simply open a book, read a few research papers, or […]

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  • I hate signing documents. Okay, hate is a strong word, but I certainly don’t enjoy it. It’s even more cumbersome when someone is trying to fax me a document that I’m supposed to sign and fax back to them. While facsimile technology certainly had its day, and was very useful for a time, it’s become quite […]

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  • I’ve been worried about the fate of the Bethesda Centre ever since The Salvation Army announced its impending closure a couple of months ago. Raise $1.5 million by May 31 so that Bethesda can be run for the next 5 or 6 years, or we’re closing it. Well that’s not a very fair proposition, now […]

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  • Many people are fed up with traditional, incumbent providers. You know their names – namely Bell, and to a lesser extent Rogers. Thankfully there is a lot of competition when it comes to providing business services. Any small business looking to save money on its communication needs has to do itself a favour and research […]

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