Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, February 27, 2018 Bluetooth 5.0 is the latest version of the Bluetooth wireless communication standard. Modern smartphones and other devices, from the iPhone 8 and iPhone X to the Samsung Galaxy S8, advertise support for “Bluetooth 5.0” on their specifications list. Here’s what’s new in the latest and greatest version of Bluetooth. Bluetooth 5.0… Continue reading Bluetooth 5.0: What’s Different, and Why it Matters
Month: February 2018
How to Check if Your Password Has Been Stolen
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, February 26, 2018 Many websites have leaked passwords. Attackers can download databases of usernames and passwords and use them to “hack” your accounts. This is why you shouldn’t reuse passwords for important websites, because a leak by one site can give attackers everything they need to sign into other accounts. Read full article… Continue reading How to Check if Your Password Has Been Stolen
Orzo with Parmesan and Basil
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Directions: Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned. Stir in chicken… Continue reading Orzo with Parmesan and Basil
Warm finish to February, snow to start March
Source: Peter Quinlan, Global News, February 26, 2018 Most major models are indicating that March may come in like a lion with heavy snow possible this weekend. Mostly sunny skies will move in on Wednesday before clouds roll back in Thursday and stick around on Friday as that churning system spits out a low pressure system… Continue reading Warm finish to February, snow to start March
Poor season turned Edmonton Oilers into sellers at trade deadline, GM says
Source: CBC News, February 26, 2018 Winger Patrick Maroon traded to the New Jersey Devils for a third-round draft pick and a college prospect A dismal season that will see the team miss the playoffs for the 11th time in the past dozen years turned the Edmonton Oilers from buyers to sellers and hurt what they… Continue reading Poor season turned Edmonton Oilers into sellers at trade deadline, GM says
Provincial Champions & Region Winners Declared Throughout the Weekend!
Source: Matt Ring, Curlsask.ca, February 26, 2018 McKee & Anderson Defend Senior Titles The Saskatoon rinks of Darrell McKee & Sherry Anderson defended their provincial titles Sunday at the Tisdale Curling Club, as they were the 2017 champions one year ago. Anderson faced off against 2017 Canadian Masters Champion from Wadena in Team Delores Syrota. Back… Continue reading Provincial Champions & Region Winners Declared Throughout the Weekend!
Saskatchewan Winter Games wrap up in North Battleford
Source: Ryan Kessler, Global News, February 26, 2018 Roughly 1,800 people descended on North Battleford over seven days for the Saskatchewan Winter Games. The athletes, coaches, managers, officials and mission staff hailed from more than 300 communities. Over 1,200 volunteers from the Battlefords and surrounding area took part. The Winter Games leave a legacy of $500,000 in venue and… Continue reading Saskatchewan Winter Games wrap up in North Battleford
Sask. Children’s Advocate critical of mental health care after family ordeal
Source: Joelle Seal, CBC NEws, February 27, 2018 ‘It’s not the first time we’ve been waiting,’ says Children’s Advocate The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth says he knows from personal experience that the province must do better when it comes to mental health care. On Saturday, Corey O’Soup tweeted that he spent more than ten hours… Continue reading Sask. Children’s Advocate critical of mental health care after family ordeal
Kale Salad with Turkey Bacon, Pear, and Pine Nuts
Ingredients: 2 strips turkey bacon 1/3 cup (80 mL) pine nuts 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch (8 cups/2 L) destemmed, shredded kale 2 small ripe eating pears, cored and thinly sliced 3 Tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup (125 mL) shaved Parmesan or crumbled feta Preheat… Continue reading Kale Salad with Turkey Bacon, Pear, and Pine Nuts
Family reunited with dog after ‘nightmare’ over $8,000 vet bill
Source: CTV News, February 26, 2018 A family from Vaughan, Ont. has been reunited with their goldendoodle, Roxy, after they said they had to surrender the animal to a veterinary clinic when they couldn’t afford to pay $8,000 for emergency surgery. After picking Roxy up, Natasha Goodman thanked CTV Toronto’s Pat Foran, who initially reported… Continue reading Family reunited with dog after ‘nightmare’ over $8,000 vet bill