Remembrance Day

The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier

Today is a special day for all Canadians. Today is the day when we take the time to remember and reflect on those served and sacrificed for our country and our freedom. As well, we honour those who continue to fight for our country in order for a better future. However, as I looked around at the Ottawa ceremony today, I wondered what does everyone remember?

As I stood there, I started to reflect on my very first Remembrance ceremony in public school during grade 2. On Remembrance Day, I also reflected on the service of my grandfathers and great grandfathers. One fought in WW1 with the cavalry; one who fought during the Second World War as an anti-aircraft gunner during the Blitz.

After the ceremony was over, I went to the local legion to have drink with my uncle and my father and talked with some of the veterans. As they explained their experiences and challenges they had faced, I realized the true nature remembrance day. They fought for a better future, for you, for me, and for everyone. 

I would like to say thank you to all veterans, past and present. Your sacrifice and service will never be forgotten and I urge you to wear a poppy and take a moment to remember. With the setting of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

Are Tablets the Newspaper of the Future?

The iPad, the newspaper of tomorrow?

Most of us read a newspaper every day.  They’re at the end of your driveway or in your mailbox waiting for you.  However, what would happen if you didn’t get the newspaper? How would you read it?  How about pulling out your iPad and reading it while you have your coffee or ride the subway to work.

Well, it could happen, as explained in the article “the Newspaper of the Future...”  The tablet, which was introduced only about a year ago, has started to gain a user base.  That was in 2010.  Imagine how many are there now.  As well, it explained that only 59% of tablet users still get their news from newspapers or magazines. 

After looking at the facts and statistics, a tablet like the iPad could change the focus of news where it would target the young and the old. I hardly read the newspaper but I do read the news on my iPod, so why not read it on an iPad. 

If people read their news on the iPad in the future, it will have a consequence, which will be good for our planet. If we download our news instead of buying newspapers, it would reduce the number of trees that would be cut down and reduce paper waste.  This in turn would help the environment ensuring that our future generations have a healthier and greener planet.

So will tablets be the newspaper of the future? It sure seems that’s the road we’re taking. The tablet is a fresh new technology and it has yet to reach its full potential. So, if you’re thinking of tossing your newspaper and getting a tablet, go for it. It’s a small price to pay for a greener future.