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Blockbuster's out, Google's in

Blockbuster's out, Google's in

If somebody closes the door, then open a window.
Notes from afar - Montreal rules educational "tourism"

Notes from afar - Montreal rules educational "tourism"

"Learning is life." - Socrates Wow. Already September. Nights are cooling down. Thoughts wander to long descents in clouds of white. To wearing parkas and snow boots and gloves and... But wait a minute. There are still a few of days of summer left.
Making sure terrorists don't leave a legacy

Making sure terrorists don't leave a legacy

I admit my palms were sweaty. I turned in my car seat to face the rear of our truck, ready to brief the kids on what to say and what not to say. And then I stopped.
Asphalt fumes and health risk?

Asphalt fumes and health risk?

(The) asphalt plant in Whistler which (Mr. Frank Silveri) continue(s) to operate in close proximity to the Cheakamus Crossing residential area makes life for its residents miserable and exposes public health to serious risk.
Now that's a legacy

Now that's a legacy

The official grand opening of the Whistler Olympic Plaza this past weekend was an exceptional event, capping off a month of great entertainment.
Gamestop vs. Deus Ex

Gamestop vs. Deus Ex

By all accounts, Square Enix's new sandbox game Deus Ex: Human Revolution is great fun. For one thing, it's completely non-linear - players do what they want when they want to do it.
The future looks bright - Rob Boyd and the WMSC

The future looks bright - Rob Boyd and the WMSC

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." - John Quincy Adams He was one lucky young racer. Talented for sure. And endowed with an impressive work ethic.
An autumn of expectations and uncertainty

An autumn of expectations and uncertainty

"Alas, for the 50 years after World War II, to be a president, mayor, governor or university president meant, more often than not, giving things to people. Today, it means taking things away from people." - Thomas Friedman Aug.
Windows 8 looking good

Windows 8 looking good

I was an Apple guy for years, but the company gradually lost me. My old eMac started out fast and furious, but gradually got slower and more prone to crashing.
Lessons from the Games - Rob Boyd and the Whistler Mountain Ski Club

Lessons from the Games - Rob Boyd and the Whistler Mountain Ski Club

"Someone who asks a question is stupid for five minutes but someone who doesn't ask is stupid for life." Traditional Chinese Proverb For Canadian spectators, the 2010 Olympics was everything they'd dreamed about. Lots of gold for the home team.