Opinion

The thing I don't like about technology comparisons - aside from the fact that they're generally subjective - is the way reviewers pitch competition in the market as some kind of death race where only technology can win.

Speculation and hype are normal around IPOs, as promoters drum up interest. But usually it's heard on Howe Street, Bay Street or Wall Street. Last week's confirmation that Whistler Blackcomb is going public has spurred lots of talk on Village Stroll.

The objective of editorial writing is to express an opinion. Within his column, Alta States, Michel Beaudry does exactly that. Every week Michel provides his take on the characters and circumstance of Whistler.

As an RMOW employee living in Squamish I rely on the #98 Bus to get to work. There are many personal reasons why I want the bus to remain in service but the reason Whistler needs to maintain this service is because it is used by Whistler people.

It turns out that spending all day in front of a computer is a high-risk activity after all.

"Your character is your destiny." - Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher Hard to know where to start when you have such a vast palette of anecdotes to recount. Do I begin with Don's crazy cross-country epic from New Brunswick to B.C.

Most people understand that the cost of driving a car is greater than the price of filling the gas tank and buying insurance.

" Working together, we as a ski community can make our ski resorts better." - Shanie Mathews, Mountain Riders' Alliance co-founder I got a telephone call from Argentina the other day. "Hey," said the caller. "This is Jamie Schectman.

"In the new economy it's imperative to... deliver a product that meets the enchantment test. Is it DICEE? Deep, intelligent, complete, empowering and elegant. - Guy Kawasaki, Garage Technology Ventures There he is.

On Tuesday the Globe and Mail reported on what had been rumoured for at least a week and a half, that Fortress Investment Group was considering taking Whistler Blackcomb public.