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To throttle or not to throttle...

To throttle or not to throttle...

Canadian ISPs throttle. Or at least Bell, Rogers and Shaw do, using software to slow the speed of various downloads and streaming services.
Take a hike - exploring the heights in sunny fall

Take a hike - exploring the heights in sunny fall

"Weather happens - whether humans like it or not.' Old mountain dictum "You won't believe where I'm standing." The tone in his voice said it all. Excitement. Anticipation. It was the joyful exuberance of a ten-year old on a new adventure.
Damned if we do and damned if we don't

Damned if we do and damned if we don't

Like everyone else in town I was excited at the idea of having a jazz festival come to town over a long weekend. I was hoping that this could grow into a destination event for the resort.
Not looking for a handout

Not looking for a handout

To clarify confusion around last week's article on the demise of the Nordic ski legacy, some history is required ( Pique Sept.8, 2011).
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.