While the law was originally proposed last year in Ontario, it wasn’t in effect because the legislature didn’t vote on it. Well last week, it got final approval and as soon as the regulations are defined for the law, it will be illegal to talk on your cellphone without a headset.

My current headset is the Aliph Jawbone, however they just released an updated version called Jawbone Prime.

This is for my hypochondriac friend (you know who you are!), there is both a Google Map of current confirmed infections, as well the United States CDC has begun twittering with updates.

Although it seems humerous, it does mean that we’ve learned a lot from SARS. I remember when the outbreak originally occurred there was more misinformation than good information from an authoritative source. It’s good to see our health authorities really providing quality information out there to concerned citizens. Now it’s our job not to overreact and lock ourselves in our closets.

I don’t know what changed, but I don’t like anything at Banana Republic anymore. They used to be my go-to store for a work dress shirt, some dress pants, or other daily wear item. I remember being given a discount card after a purchase and going back to find nothing I liked. This weekend was a 30% off sale and again I found nothing I liked.

A while back I blogged about sling bags for carrying digital SLR’s. Future Shop has a great sale on the Lowepro 200 AW sling bag, just $80 until April 30.

I haven’t been yet, but The Host has opened up a location on Wellington St., near Wellington and Blue Jays Way. Related to the other Host’s around the city, I can only guess that it’ll have the same fine Indian food as the others.

Windows 7’s release candidate version is going to be released to the public on May 5th, probably the last public version before the full launch. Flickr user OMG! Ponies! has created a photo set of the wallpaper being put into that version.

I haven’t posted much about LIGHTS because now she has her own blog (and a great video blog, at that), however she posted a new song which isn’t available anywhere on it, so it’s good to share.

LIGHTS’ VIDEO BLOG 29

At their corporate museum, Canon has a display with a 400MM f/4 DO IS USM lens on a 1Ds cut in half, similar to the Nikon I posted earlier.

Over the weekend I got a chance to sample some of the wine I’ve been collecting over the winter months. This bottle was $22 at the LCBO. Scored a 92 by Wine & Spirits, the LCBO goes further to describe the Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba 2006:

This is substantial barbera, boasting ripe, rich fruit and luxurious new oak flavors. It gains complexity with air, the oak receding into a supportive role. Elegantly composed and vinous, this lasts with flavors of cherries and plums. Decant a bottle for a steak tagliata.

Definitely let it air a bit before drinking and you’ll find it a nice enjoyable wine with a strong dinner. I had it with a nice hearty pasta dish and the wine stood up to the strong flavours of olives and tomatoes in the dish.

Here are some other comments from wine.com:

Pio’s Barbera is a wine quite different from many other Barbera. This is because the Barbera grapes are grown alongside the Nebbiolo grapes. This, combined with the extensive barrel ageing, results in a wine with the strength and wild energy of a Barbera, but the refined elegance of Barolo. This is a unique Barbera—full and brave, yet soft and supple.

Our Barbera has an intense ruby color with garnet reflections. The bouquet is distinguished and vital, with fresh, ripe fruit. The palate is clear and definite, with hints of ripe pulpy fruit, cherry, and notes of chocolate, frame with a long and pleasant finish.

This clip of the ending credits of an anime named Ride Back caught my attention. I like it – it’s impossible to find a track of it on this side of the pond. It’s called Kioku (Memory) by Younha feat. GOKU and is actually a Korean artist (k-pop) yet still featured in a Japanese anime.

This is a live version of the same track: