Month: March 2016

Murlin Electronics – Star Wars Droid

This is the Droid You’re Looking For BB-8 App-Enabled Droid $209.99 Guid your droid with a smartphone or tablet Meet BB-8™ – the app-enabled Droid™ that’s as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot – an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show… Continue reading Murlin Electronics – Star Wars Droid

Beleaguered Boyd 'cautiously optimistic' about chances of re-election

Source: Austin M. Davis, Regina Leader-Post, March 26, 2016  Contrary to his political opponents’ claims, Bill Boyd says he has not been in hiding since recent controversies emerged “That’s practically laughable, frankly,” Boyd, the Saskatchewan Party’s candidate in Kindersley, said after a televised debate in Regina on Thursday night. Unlike most Sask. Party candidates other… Continue reading Beleaguered Boyd 'cautiously optimistic' about chances of re-election

Zodiacal Light

The next few weeks will present our best opportunity to see the beautiful zodiacal light in our evening skies. Although observers near the equator can frequently see this light around the dawn and dusk hours, our best bet is to look for it after sunset, around the spring equinox. Appearing above the western horizon, this… Continue reading Zodiacal Light

How San Bernardino changes the FBI’s war on encryption

Source: Russell Brandom, The Verge, March 29, 2016  Apple won its encryption fight. Now what? As of last night, Apple’s San Bernardino troubles are officially over. Yesterday, the FBI announced that it no longer needs Apple’s help in breaking into an iPhone linked to last year’s attacks, thanks to a new method for unlocking the phone… Continue reading How San Bernardino changes the FBI’s war on encryption

Waze will now tell you when you’re speeding

Source: Ashley Carman, The Verge, March 29, 2016 The GPS-navigation app Waze already warns users where police officers are stationed, looking for speeders. Now the app is going to alert drivers when they breach the speed limit. The new feature launches today in 18 countries, including France, Brazil, and Italy, with the US gaining functionality… Continue reading Waze will now tell you when you’re speeding

Kids’ Nutrition

Source: Serenity Aberdour, alive.com How do we make sure their needs are met? Iron, vitamin A, calcium, and magnesium are important nutrients for kids’ health. While we may associate nutrient deficiencies with developing countries, even some Canadian kids aren’t getting enough of these nutrients. By and large, children in Canada are doing well when it… Continue reading Kids’ Nutrition

Candidates Forum in Kindersley

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 Time: 7:00PM Location: Kindersley & District Plains Museum, 903 11th Ave. E, Kindersley, Saskatchewan Join us to hear candidates deliver their party platforms and address issues important to our region. If you have a question for the candidates, please submit them to Town of Kindersley by Tuesday, March 29 by 4:00PM.… Continue reading Candidates Forum in Kindersley

Texas Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon honey 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips 1/2 cup barbeque sauce 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).… Continue reading Texas Chicken Quesadillas