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Economics of transportation

Economics of transportation

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

Sliding into the future

" 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.
Me and a pika and Arthur De Jong
A sunset walk in the alpine

Me and a pika and Arthur De Jong A sunset walk in the alpine

"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.
The ownership soap opera continues

The ownership soap opera continues

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.
Indie vs. Mainstream

Indie vs. Mainstream

The last few weeks have been somewhat interesting in the gaming world, to put it mildly.
A sense of place - Whistler's mojo revisited

A sense of place - Whistler's mojo revisited

"The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he receive either." - Benjamin Franklin What a dilemma... It felt like the last beautiful day in September. The sky was clear from one end of the valley to the other.
Local governments get some attention

Local governments get some attention

Once a year municipal politicians in British Columbia get the attention and respect of senior politicians and media, when they gather for their annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. And this year they are gathering in Whistler.
Brainstorm strikes home

Brainstorm strikes home

Although I do not often do so, I agree entirely with the statements made in the Maxed Out column this week (The brainstorming continues, Sept. 23).
Hearts and minds and CPUs

Hearts and minds and CPUs

The digital playground is also a battleground, with issues of copyright at the forefront and a conflict over net neutrality simmering on the backburner.
Jayson Faulkner - Onboard for the long-term

Jayson Faulkner - Onboard for the long-term

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift.