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• 11Mar

  Let the Coffee Wars Begin

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  First there was the cola war between Coke and Pepsi, then there was the burger war of Wopper versus Big Mac, now its the coffee war of McDonalds versus Tim Hortons.

  Over the past few years, McDonalds has been stepping up their game when it comes to coffee in order to compete with Tim Hortons. McDonalds took big steps when they introduced their premium blend CafeeRoast, a 100% Arabica coffee and not a blend. Blind taste test after taste test, McDonalds was being chosen hands down over Tim Hortons and Stabucks. But this was not helping them win the coffee war by having the better tasting coffee, they needed to get people to truly try it for themself.

  For the first two weeks of March McDonalds started handing out free coffee at any time of day, no purchase required. This just happens to coincide with Tim Hortons 24th annual “Roll Up The Rim” contest. Who will win this coffee war between these two giants is anyone’s guess.

  In just a short while the latest round in the coffee war will be over and they will get planning the next round. At Telsec’s office space Toronto, the coffee war continues. This coffee war is not over McDonalds versus Tim Hortons, but which Telsec coffee is better. Some will tell you the regular coffee is great, but others will tell you that the hazelnut vanilla is much better. The biggest winner of this coffee war is the Toronto office space clients, as they can get their coffee right down the hall and do not have to go to an underground food court to get a cup of coffee. Oh and if you are new to this blog, I should tell you the biggest bonus. At Telsec Toronto office space for rent, the coffee and tea are always complimentary.

  Tags: Coffee Wars, McDonald's VS Tim Hortons coffee, office space Toronto

• 08Mar

  International Women’s Day is a day to Celebrate Women

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  Today (8 March), is International Women’s Day a day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future all around the world. The first IWD was run in 1911. Next year marks the IWD Global Centenary 1911-2011

  With International Women’s Day now an official holiday in countries like China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The tradition sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, and colleagues  with flowers and small gifts. In some countries IWD has the equivalent of Mother’s Day status, where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

  International Women’s Day is also a day that we celebrate what women have brought to the work of business. Not only have women achieved so much in the corporate world and climbed to the top positions, they also make up the largest group entrepreneurs. At Telsec, many of our office space Toronto clients are women running their own successful businesses. These women spend countless hours in their downtown Toronto office space building and growing their business. Many have chosen Telsec for its prestigious address at the number one address on Canada’s #1 Street (the longest street in the world) 1 Yonge Street. This address is also famous for being the home of Canada’s number one daily newspaper, The Toronto Star.

  While many of Telec’s Toronto office space clients and their staff are female, most of Telsec’s own office space Toronto support staff are also female.

  Happy International Women’s Day to all the women who work out of Telsec’s office space Toronto.

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• 08Mar

  Academy Award Results, not the show is what people seem to want

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  The 82nd Academy Awards were held Sunday night, but overnight ratings are not expected to be good.  This is due in part to declining ratings in past years and the show running an hour past prime time.  This is also due to the fact that people are losing interest in the show.

  These days there are more choices when it comes to TV viewing, there are more channels, there are more programs and there is on-demad and DVR’s. The Oscars had there heyday when there was few networks and fewer channels.  Polls on Internet are showing that more people will not be watching the Oscars than will be watching.

  Even those people who are interested in the Academy Award results, can find those results on the Internet, seconds after they were announced. or wait until after the show to get the full results. See the bottom of this blog entry to get the Academy Awards results.

  Just as there are so many television options as alternatives to the Ocars, Telsec has many options for Toronto office space solutions. At Telsec, you can choose shared office space, semi private office space, team space, executive office space, city view office, lake view office and even a corner office. The choices of office options do not end at physical office space, as Telsec also offers Toronto virtual offices. You can choose to have Toronto mail service at a prestigious address or mail and telephone answering service Toronto where your calls are answered by a professional receptionist who handle your calls to your instructions.

  Before I give you the Academy Award results, I should mention that when you choose office space Toronto from Telsec, you are not only getting a great office space, but you are also getting a great downtown office location that offers easy access to public transit and plenty of inexpensive parking.

  Now “The Oscar goes to”:  (well just the top searched Oscar results)

  BEST PICTURE – The Hurt Locker
  BEST DIRECTOR – Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
  BEST ACTOR – Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
  BEST ACTRESS – Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
  BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
  BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – Mo’nique, Precious
  BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY – Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker
  BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY – Geoffrey Fletcher, Precious
  BEST ANIMATED FEATURE – Up
  CINEMATOGRAPHY – Avatar Mauro Fiore
  COSTUME DESIGN – The Young Victoria Sandy Powell
  FILM EDITING – The Hurt Locker Bob Murawski and Chris Innis
  MAKEUP – Star Trek Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow
  ORIGINAL SCORE – Up Michael Giacchino
  ORIGINAL SONG – The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)

  In closing, I also have to send a compliment to the organizers and staff of the Toronto International Bicycle Show for a fantastic job they did this past weekend.  I was not only entertained, but I found some amazing deals.  A new feature to this years bicycle show was the 24 hour spin. Hundreds of cyclists rode stationary bikes over the coarse of 24 hours to raise money for children with cancer.

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• 04Mar

  Are you going to the Toronto International Bicycle Show March 5-7, 2010

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  While it is not bicycle weather yet, unless you are one of the hard core cyclists that ride year round.

  It has been a long and cold winter, so with the warmer weather approaching, people are starting to think of getting out their bike and getting it ready for a spring tune up.  Many others will be heading to the Toronto international Bicycle Show this weekend at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place.

  Besides looking for the new bicycle models, some people will be going to the bicycle show for the newest trends and fashions in bicycle clothing and the newest innovations in bikes parts and accessories, others will be going to watch some of the great bicycle demonstrations and competitions.

  Competitions include Toronto BMX Jam returning  for the 11th year. A number of the world’s best Professional Street Course BMX riders will battle it out for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.  Also returning is the Pro Mountain Bike and BMX in the all new Toronto Indoor Stadium 4 Cross Races feature a diabolical course right on the floor of The Better Living Centre. A special feature of the show will be the Freestyle Jumping competition taking place all weekend.

  Some of the other features of the Toronto Bicycle Show is the Meta Bikes Trials Contest.  The Kids Cycling Zone – A carpeted area the kids can pedal away on some neat tricycles – helmets provided, adult supervision required. There is also a Test Ride Zone for adults too.

  You can also meet representatives from Bicycle Clubs and learn how they can make your cycling more enjoyable and fulfilling. Or take in the InVita Fashion Show – A spectacular 15 minutes of cycling Spring/Summer fashion showcasing Europe’s best from Assos, Castelli, GSG and Wilier Triestina.

  So what are you doing this weekend?

  If you are looking for a looking for a great office space Toronto that easy to get to one the new bicycle you buy at the bicycle show, then consider Telsec’s Toronto office space. Located at One Yonge Street in the Toronto Star Building, Just outside the building there are dedicated bike lanes that connect to both major multi-use pathways that are primarily used as bicycle paths.

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• 01Mar

  Day 17 of the Vancouver Olympic Games ended with a bang and not just the fireworks at the closing ceremonies.

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  In some ways this is the saddest blog I have to write, it is also one of the happiest. I am sad that it is over, yet so happy with the results of these Vancouver Olympic Games.

  Canada’s last gold medal of these Olympic Games was the one that most Canadian’s were waiting to see. In a nail biting overtime time win, Canada beat the USA in men’s ice hockey 3 to 2.  At the closing ceremonies, the crowd in the stands actually let out a sigh when the  IOC president  declared the games closed, as no one wanted the games to be over. This has been the best Olympics for Canada in so many ways. Outside of the Gold Medal Records for a nation a winter games and the most Gold Medals by a host nation at a winter Olympic Games,

  What most impressed me was the positive spin that the American broadcaster NBC gave to not only how well organized these games were, but to many of the Gold Medal winning Canadian athletes. In fact a lot of the international media had nothing but praise today for how well the Vancouver Olympics were run, but how well that Canadian’s stepped up to the podium, even though they did not live up to their “own the podium” claims.  While we did not meet the standards set by the “Own the Podium” predictions, our athletes surpassed any possible Gold Medal predictions that the program expected…. They did own the Gold.

  Over the past 17 days, I have been very impressed with the professionalism by the athletes and the thousands of volunteers who smiled and cheered on the athletes of all countries. In the words of the Vanoc president “Cypress mountain 1, Volunteers 3”, the volunteers were the real hero’s of the Vancouver Olympic Games.

  On behalf of all the staff and support member of Telsec Toronto office space, I have to say congratulations Team Canada and congratulations to the Vancouver Organizing  Committee. You did our nation proud. You made Canada shine on an international stage where many had predicted you would fail.

  While the Olympic games may be over there are still the paralympic games to come and Canada is expected to earn lots of medals there too.

  Tags: office space Toronto, Olympic closing ceremonies, Olympic games in Vancouver

• 28Feb

  Day 16 of the Vancouver Olympic Games brings Canada its 13th Gold Medal

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  Until today only 2 other countries had won 13 gold medals at the winter Olympics, the only other countries to win 13 gold in a Winter Olympic Games were the Soviet Union in 1976 (Innsbruck, Austria) and Norway in 2002 (Salt Lake City, Utah). Today, Canada became the third. If Canada beats the USA in ice hockey or another athlete from Canada wins a Gold Medal, a new winter Olympic record for Gold Medals will be set.  13 gold medals is also a new record for a host nation, This has Canada ahead of the previous record of 10 Gold Medals by a host nation that was held by the United States (2002 Salt Lake City, Utah)  and Norway (1994 Lillehammer).

  These Vancouver Olympic Games that had a slow start for Canada, but it started to gain momentum in the second week of the game. Canada gained even more momentum on day 16, when it had its first three Gold Medal day in Canada’s Winter Games history.

  The most dramatic was Jasey-Jay Anderson staged a dramatic comeback in the second leg of the Parallel Giant Slalom snowboarding event to win his first Olympic Gold Medal. Only minutes before his last run, the men’s long-track speed skating team of Lucas Makowsky, Denny Morrison, and Mathieu Giroux had just beaten the United States at the Richmond Oval.  Later on in the day Kevin Martin’s rink took on and eventually beat Norway 6 to 3 in the men’s curling final.

  The predictions are varied for the final over all medal count for Canada. Many are predicting that Canada will end the games with 26 to 27 medals. Canada’s one bronze medal of the day in the four man bobsleigh event brought the total medal count to 25, this has helped to get Canada past its previous total medal win record of 24, set at the 2006 games in Turin Italy.

  The most interesting fact that this blogger has learned about the medals that are being won at these games, is about the medals themselves. It seems that every medal awarded at the games is made from recycled e-waste. E-waste (short for electronic waste) is the medals that is taken out of old computers and electronics after they are no longer useful as electronics.

  Telsec is committed to being not only being a green friendly office space Toronto, but they also strongly believe in programs that will help re use parts and materials that are a product of old computers. When Telsec has Toronto office space equipment that is no longer functioning or becomes obsolete, they do not sent their hardware to a landfill, but send it to companies who will recycle as much of that old equipment as possible. The companies, who recycle old computers, remove the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals from those computers. When Telsec’s office space Toronto client’s watches the Olympic medal ceremonies, they can proudly wonder if any of their old computers are in those medals.

  Tags: Gold Medal Records, office space Toronto, Recycled Gold

• 27Feb

  Day 15 and another 4 medals for Canada, 2 Gold, a Silver and a Bronze

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  Canada’s Olympians may not have owned the podium, but they are now leading in terms of most Gold Medals at the Vancouver Olympic Games.

  Canada’s men’s short track speed skating team finally ended their medal drought, they secured two Gold Medals and a Bronze Medal to put Canada third in the medal race and first in terms of most Gold Medals.

  Charles Hamelin picked up the men’s short track Gold Medal, finishing first in the 500 metre skate. His teammate François-Louis Tremblay earned the Bronze Medal in the same 500 metre event.

  Then less than an hour later in the men’s 5000 metre relay . Charles Hamelin and François-Louis Tremblay along with teammates François Hamelin, Olivier Jean and Guillaume Bastille, again reached for the top of the podium, winning the Gold Medal in the men’s 5000 metre relay.

  Canada’s women’s curling team took a very close Silver Medal against the Swedish women. It took an extra end to decide the winner. Throughout the competition the Canadian women trounced their competition.

  With the Canada 1 men’s bobsled in second place after the first day and Canada’s men’s hockey team advancing to the Gold Medal game against team USA, there are still chances for Canada to win more medals at these Vancouver Olympic Games.

  While the own the podium campaign and funding did not live up to its full expectations, it really has helped Canadian athletes to get more Gold Medals than any other team at these Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. This is similar to the Gold Medal effort that the Telsec support staff gives their clients every day. Other office space Toronto locations claim to offer Toronto serviced offices, but do not deliver on the quality of service that the professional staff at Telsec continually give to their Toronto office space for rent client’s.

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• 26Feb

  Day 14 of The Vancouver Olympics and Canada’s women win third straight hockey Gold Meda

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  Another Gold medal for Canada’s women’s ice hockey team, they defeated a very tough USA women’s team 2 to 0, to take their third straight Olympic Gold medal. What made this Gold Medal sweeter was to take this one on home ice in front of not only a hometown crowd and the Prime Minister, but the greatest player who ever played the game who was seated next to Stephen Harper, Wayne Gretzky.

  While it was widely publicized that the team had spent weeks leading up to the Vancouver Olympic Games playing practice games against boys midget hockey teams . Thanks to an innovative strategy by Alberta Minor Hockey League, the boys teams’ games against the Canadian women even counted in the league standings, giving these teenagers more motivation for pushing the women’s team to improve.

  What many people did not know about was “Operation Aquarium”. It seems that in a covert move, they arranged two more practice games against Major Midget League teams, this time in secret. They let everyone believe they were taking a team activity to the Vancouver Aquarium, meanwhile they were off to play the Vancouver North West Giants of the B.C. Major Midget League at the Burnaby Winter Club. These games were played before family and friends and kept secret, even the opponents were asked to not talk about the games until after the medals were won.

  One of the other amazing Bronze Medal stories is Joannie Rochette. Only four days after her mother unexpectedly died following a heart attack and a heart-wrenching short program with a gutsy free skate won Olympic Bronze for her near-flawless skating. In the hearts of Canadian Joannie’s efforts were a Gold Medal effort.

  While the Canadian women’s hockey team had “Operation Aquarium”, your Canadian small business can have “Operation Telsec”. Your company can have a virtual office Toronto with a prestigious business address, while operating your business from wherever you like.

  With a Toronto mail service or a Toronto telephone answering service and mail service, your company can give a professional business image to your clients without the cost of a physical office space Toronto. With a telephone answering service Toronto plan, your calls are answered by a professional receptionist who handles your calls to your instructions. You could be working from your home, on the road or even at your cottage, your calls can be answered by your receptionist and transferred to wherever you chose.

  As your company grows and you need physical Toronto office space or even Toronto shared office space, Telsec can help you upgrade without having to change your telephone number or your prestigious business address.

  One of the big benefits of being a shared office Toronto client or a office space Toronto client is that you have access to meeting rooms and boardrooms absolutely free. Even Toronto virtual office clients have access to meeting rooms and boardrooms at a very nominal fee.

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• 24Feb

  Day 13 Of the Vancouver Games Brings Canada’s Best Bronze Medal

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  Canada has won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at these Vancouver Olympic Games, but the sweetest medal came in the form of a Bronze. Clara Hughes took Bronze in the women’s 5000 metre long track speed skating today, what makes it sweet is this medal is the sixth of her career, putting her in a tie with Klassen as Canada’s most decorated Olympian. The other title that Hughes holds is that she is the only  athlete in history to win multiple medals in Winter and Summer Olympics games. This was her last ice race and she was happy to earned a spot on the podium.

  Canada has won Gold and Silver in Women’s bobsledding. Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse dominated the Whistler sliding track and took the gold and Helen Upperton and Shelley-Ann Brown picked up the silver medal in the Canada 2 sled. This is also the first time in Olympic history that Canada has won a medal in Women’s bobsledding, so to capture both Gold and Silver is also the first time at the Vancouver games that Canada has won two medals in the same event. This Gold medal now has Canada tied with the USA and Germany with 7 Gold Medals at these games.

  Jessica Gregg, Kalyna Roberge, Marianne St-Gelais and Tania Vicent took the silver medal in the women’s 3,000 metre relay. The Canadian women’s short-track relay team made it six medals in six Olympic appearances since short-track was introduced.

  The other big news of the day was that the Canadian men’s ice hockey team beat the Russian team 7 to 3. This was just the second Olympic hockey meeting between the two long-time international rivals. In their last Olympic meeting Russia defeated the Canadians 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2006 Turin Winter Games and eliminated Canada from the tournament, so it was fitting that in this Olympic meeting, Canada eliminated the Russians.

  CTV Olympics anchor Brian Williams referred to today as Women’s Wednesday, as all of the medals that Canada won today were by women athletes. There are large number of women entrepreneurs in Toronto and many chose to have Toronto executive offices at Telsec. Many  of these women started their business at home and eventually moved into office space Toronto to continue the growth of their business. Not having to worry about managing an office and not having to purchase office equipment has allowed them to concentrate on building their business.  Many of the Toronto women  entrepreneurs who have either Toronto office space or Toronto executive office space at Telsec, have had their Telsec office space for more than 5 years, some as long as 20 years.

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• 23Feb

  Day 12 of the Vancouver Games Brings another Gold and another first for Canada

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  While most of Canada is watching the qualifying hockey game between Canada and Germany in Ice Hockey, Canada has already gained another gold medal and another Olympic first. Canada’s women skiers have won the Gold Medal in women’s Ski Cross. Canadian racer Ashleigh McIvor has won the Olympic gold medal in ski cross at Cypress Mountain. This is the first time Ski Cross has been an Olympic event and Ashleigh McIvor has taken gold.

  Canada may not be owning the podium in these Olympic games as they were promoted to be doing, but they have made many firsts. The first Gold by Canada at a Canadian Olympics, the youngest and first North American team to win Olympic Ice Dancing Gold Medal and now the First ever to win women’s Ski Cross at the Olympic games.

  Team Canada is not the only number one  team in Canada. The number one team in office space Toronto is Telsec. The Telsec team that is located at the number one address at Toronto’s number one address, 1 Yonge street, is the team that supports the best businesses in Canada. Being located at One Yonge Street, tells their competitors that they have a professional office space location that is located at an important and prestigious Toronto address.

  When you locate your business at Canada’ number one address of One Yonge Street, you are telling your competition that you are serious about doing business.

  At the time of this post, Canada’s, Men’s Hockey team had just beat Germany by 8 to 2 and is now expected to continue on to their gold medal quest against the Russians and onto face Team USA for the Gold Medal. Personally, I believe that this extra game has helped to make the Canadian team more of a team, rather than a collection of super stars.

  Again, companies who chose to have office space Toronto are superstars in their own abilities. They have chosen a Toronto office space that will help their business to be on the podium.

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