Opinion

At this time of year we usually afford ourselves a nostalgic look in the mirror at what has transpired in the previous 12 months.

While it's always nice to unwrap a present, it's the thought that counts.

A Christmas to remember... I think it would be an amazing tribute to Nodar Kumaritashvili (and every single athlete) if there were to be a day that our community would gather to commemorate the memory of an athlete that believed in the Olympic dream.

Most of us like to think we're generous, giving people, particularly at this time of year. We take the time to consider gifts for friends and family.

"But he isn't wearing anything at all!" said the little boy. "Shhh," warned his elders. "He might hear you and banish you from his realm...

While video games - handhelds and consoles, PCs and game-playing smart phones, discs and downloads - promise to be big holiday gift items this year, there are a lot of other high tech gift options to explore.

"Creative thinking may simply be the realization that there is no particular virtue in doing things the way they've always been done." - Rudolph Flesch, Educator He made it look easy.

Marketing Whistler in the post-Olympic winter is supposed to be a problem other resorts would kill for. And, in fact, Whistler is in a better position than a lot of places.

In response to your editorial (Incremental growth is Whistler's future, Opening Remarks Dec. 2) I do have to agree that value for money is the key.

For gifts that are both practical and fun, technology always hits the spot.