“You don’t need to invent anything, you just have to do traditional research where you look at history and then compliment that with scientific research where you’re trying to do something new. That can lead to a lot in the business and technology sectors these days” – Bill Buxton
A chat with Microsoft Principal Researcher Bill Buxton, Part I
Immigration to rich countries dropped during the global economic crisis, the first time that’s happened since 2002, the OECD says.
An Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development report Monday said that 4.4 million people migrated into the group’s 31 member countries in 2008.
That’s a six per cent drop from the previous year. Immigration into OECD countries increased by an average of 11 per cent per year from 2003 through 2007.
So, that’s the PS3 playing the first 3D game: Super Stardust HD. Yep, seriously – if you’ve got a 3D TV set, delete the game and redownload it, and it’ll be in full 3D.
Users over at AVForums describe the update as “gorgeous” and “incredible”. The 3D tech just ‘works’, with the TV informing the player that this is a 3D game, and prompts for the 3D glasses.
“Some explosions really come out of the screen,” says one user, “and feel as though the pixels are coming right for ya.”
Via Thesixthaxis.com
Coaches
Headcoach Joachim Löw, assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick, team manager Oliver Bierhoff and goalkeeper coach Andreas Köpke
Team
The squad on a klick
The 26-year old Philipp Lahm will captain the German team in South Africa. One day before a friendly match against Hungary in Budapest (Saturday, 8 P.M., live on ZDF), German coach Joachim Löw made the announcement during a press conference at the team’s training camp in Eppan, Tyrol. Lahm is a defender of FC Bayern München, which had reached the Champions League final against Inter Milano recently.
“Phillip Lahm will be our skipper, and Bastian Schweinsteiger his standby. Both are able to take responsibility”, said Löw. Lahm replaces Michael Ballack, who cannot compete at the 2010 FIFA World Cup due to an ankle injury.
Just went on my Twitter account and realized that all Followers and Following have disappeared. Just to double check, went to different Twitter accounts and confirmed that the same thing is happening to everyone.
Can anyone confirm this?
The popular new citizenship study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is available as an audio download. The announcement was made by Senator Marjory LeBreton at the Canadian War Museum on behalf of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.
Because not all citizenship applicants have the same literacy or learning ability, this audio guide has been produced to assist those who are still strengthening their proficiency in French or English. It is the first step in developing more resources to accompany the guide.
The study guide is available FREE as an online download in mp3, .mov or .wmv file.
Via cic.gc.ca
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney offered his appreciation today to the Windsor detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their ongoing efforts to investigate immigration fraud.
“Unscrupulous consultants heap misery upon their victims and pose a serious threat to the reputation of Canada’s immigration system,” said Minister Kenney. “All levels of government and law enforcement must work together to ensure that those who commit fraud are dealt with appropriately.”
“I commend the outstanding work of the Immigration and Passport Section of the Windsor RCMP which resulted in these charges being laid,” said the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety. “This government takes the issue of fraud very seriously and we will continue to provide law enforcement with the tools it needs to disrupt criminal activity and protect innocent victims.”
Last week, an investigation by the Immigration and Passport Section of the Windsor RCMP resulted in criminal charges against an unlicensed Ontario immigration consultant. Francesco Salvatore Burgio, 45, of Amherstburg, has been charged with eleven counts of fraud. It is alleged that the head of the firm Burgio and Associates was paid by clients to submit on their behalf appropriate applications and accompanying fees to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, though victims later discovered that no immigration applications or fees had been submitted. The RCMP has identified eleven victims but believe there may be more who have not yet come forward.
Only members of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC), a provincial or territorial bar, or Quebec notaries can advise, represent or consult clients on immigration matters before the Government of Canada for a fee. Mr. Burgio was a member of CSIC until 2006.
Minister Kenney noted his intention to pursue further measures on this issue. This reflects the Government of Canada’s Speech from the Throne commitment to take steps that would shut down unscrupulous immigration consultants.
Via cic.gc.ca
