Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 16, 2008
Everyone should wear life jackets when boating, jet skiing or waterskiing. The risk of heat stroke increases when people are in the sun for long periods of time so take care to drink enough fluids, especially when the weather is warm. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hugh Reid MacCallum, Milton scholar, dies age 80 Aug 16, 2008
He loved outdoor activities, especially skiing and swimming. He and Barbara, his wife of 54 years, complemented each other as a couple in a way that's rarely seen, Mr. Scott said. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Inside A Billionaire's Real Estate Troubles Aug 16, 2008
grew up poor in Oregon, made a fortune selling timberland, and thanks to his skilled dealmaking, created The Yellowstone Club, a posh private skiing and golf resort on a vast spread in the mountains near Big Sky, Montana. In large part due to his ownership of the Yellowstone Club, he entered the ranks of the ; last year, his net worth was an estimated $1. (Forbes)
Activities for Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 Aug 16, 2008
4 to 7 p.m., water skiing and tubing near Airport Beach. Sunday: after 10 a.m. worship service, food, contests and children s activities. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Capital letters Consumer champion Tony Levene fights for your rights Aug 16, 2008
Skiing holiday went rapidly downhill. My family returned from a skiing trip in Austria in March. (guardian.co.uk)
Willoughby G. Cheney III, architect; at 47 Aug 15, 2008
He also enjoyed being outdoors, bike riding, cross-country skiing, and walking. She said that despite her husband's health problems, he made time for their 11-year-old son, Will. (Boston Globe)
Ski Club Celebrates 50 Years Splashing in Bantam Lake Aug 15, 2008
Last weekend's show, held Saturday and Sunday, included wakeboarding, trick skiing demonstrations, water-ski pyramids, distance jumping and more ... "The past portion of our show featured some of our past members and founding members," said Ms. Forcier of having Al Tyll, 81, a founding Bantam member skiing in the show, who was also a national champion in trick skiing in 1960. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
B.C. Premier calls for more sports funding Aug 15, 2008
What's required is the development of a culture of sport in Canada similar to Norway, for instance, where citizens think nothing of going out for three hours of cross-country skiing in the winter, he said. That means putting money into community playing fields and making sports accessible to children. (Globe and Mail)
How would you Vote? Aug 15, 2008
Do you support the trend of outdoor events such as the multisport event and marathon toward marketing Big Bear Valley as a recreation destination beyond fishing, skiing and snowboarding. Yes. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Hey, America, What About Handball? Aug 15, 2008
It's so much simpler for Americans to throw a little ball around than shoot stuff after skiing. Cede that to the Nords. (Time.com)
Out There moving to Thursdays Aug 14, 2008
Fishing, hiking, skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, water sports. In the four years since The Bee launched its Out There page, reporter Marek Warszawski has touched on a plethora of recreational topics -- all elements from right in our own backyard. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Chippewa Falls seeking grant for park Aug 14, 2008
The city wants to buy the land for recreational facilities as a part of a riverfront park, with fishing, hiking, cross-county skiing, picnicking, snowshoeing, nature study, swimming and biking. There are plans to offer canoe and kayak access to the river. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
A new life for Wellesley's Centennial Park? Aug 14, 2008
The original idea was to have a true park with botanical assortment of plants and shrubs to be used for education, recreation and the pleasure of open spaces for walking, gardening, family picnics and even cross-country skiing. The town s seven various garden clubs would volunteer in beautifying the park, which was open to all town residents. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Judge rules patient can sue Duke over surgery Ruling finds fault with arbitration Judge clears way for patient to sue Aug 14, 2008
Bad days are spent in bed, leaving Holland depressed because he cannot do what he loves: house building, deep-sea fishing, camping and skiing on water and snow. "There's really nothing I can do," he said. (News & Observer)
Vocal on farming, food and fish Aug 13, 2008
During the outbreak the prince made a 500,000 donation to farmers and cancelled a skiing trip to show his support for their plight. VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS. (BBC News -- Science)
MICHAELA MORRIS:Passing the torch: Time to share the Olympic love Aug 12, 2008
They could appreciate Disney on Ice, but they would rather watch the Disney Channel than Olympic skating or skiing. This year, the 6-year-old was taken in by the pageantry of the opening ceremony. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Teens with diabetes not defined by disease Aug 12, 2008
manages her condition on her own and has not allowed diabetes to stop her from achieving her goals, she says, including playing on her high school volleyball team, skiing every winter, traveling to Ireland or going away to college to study nursing. But she says being a teenager with type 1 diabetes has had its challenges, such as meeting new people and explaining her condition. (USA Today -- News)
Leaky sewers taint Goodbys Creek Aug 12, 2008
People sickened by the bacteria, often through boating, skiing or swimming, can have flu-like symptoms. Among the dozens of Northeast Florida waterways loaded with bacteria, contamination in Goodbys Creek is not especially intense. (Florida Times-Union)
Lowe on a huge high but passes on her plane prize Aug 11, 2008
I played tennis every day, I played netball, touch football, skiing, everything. In the US I have really put my head down and focused just on running and that has showed in my results. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Pressure grows on top Scotland Yard officer Ian Blair Aug 11, 2008
In a separate move, Ghaffur will submit a formal witness statement to an inquiry headed by Ronnie Flanagan, the former chief inspector of constabulary, who is investigating how Blairs skiing companion Andy Miller secured a series of lucrative police contracts. Ghaffur, the third most senior officer in the Met, will forward claims to Flanagan concerning Blairs relationship with another businessman who won a consultancy contract to advise the Met on security at the 2012 London Olympics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Why the Games won't pay off for Canadian athletes Aug 11, 2008
It has always been an uphill struggle for those Canadians who choose the summer sports over more lucrative winter mainstays such as hockey, figure skating, skiing and even curling. The reasons. (Globe and Mail)
Kostelic season under threat Aug 11, 2008
Last Updated: Thursday, 18 December, 2003, 16:33 GMT. Kostelic has been plagued by injuries in her career. (Yahoo News -- Skiing)
Faith, community support paralyzed teen Aug 10, 2008
When Alex Croxton and his son Brice were skiing in Breckinridge, they were first to arrive and last to leave the powdery Colorado slopes. On the last run of their five-day stay Jan. 4, Alex watched Brice approach a small rise and disappear down the mountain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Appeals court gives green light to Snowbowl snowmaking Aug 10, 2008
"The Snowbowl operates on just 1 percent of the Peaks. The Peaks are special to everyone in Northern Arizona. Skiers have been very patient and loyal. They deserve better facilities and a better skiing experience, like at other skiing areas located on public land.". In addition to the snowmaking, Arizona Snowbowl plans to replace old lifts, construct a new lodge and create more skiing terrain. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Post the First Comment Aug 9, 2008
"The books are expensive and you can shop online or search libraries for copies, but not having the book is like going skiing without skis. It is only a small portion of your total cost of education and may be the most important single input," he said. Andrew Claus, a senior in forestry, fisheries and wildlife said he is always looking for a way to save money, especially on food. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Ski for Light Elects New President Aug 9, 2008
In February 2008, Marion Elmquist became the 10th president of a nonprofit that, since 1975, has introduced thousands of blind and mobility impaired persons to cross country skiing with the help of sighted guides ... M.E.: Our ongoing mission is to introduce blind people to the sport of cross-country skiing, letting them know there are opportunities to go out and try new sports. (Suite101.com)
Fly high with these incredible heli-adventures Aug 9, 2008
Helicopters offer access to the Chugach Mountains, in Valdez, Alaskawhere annual snowfall averages between 600 and 900 inches a year, and the heli-skiing and snowboarding is legendary ... But today, theres a whole new raft of helicopter-assisted outdoor recreation, enabling people to access more remote, private areas, optimize their vacation time, and customize activities such as skiing, hunting, hiking, fly-fishing, climbing, golfing, and wildlife viewing ... And whats at stake is... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Water level back up at Foster (21) Aug 9, 2008
FOSTER It is now safe to go back into the water, that is if you scout the area before water skiing or inner-tubing at Foster Lake, Linn County parks officials say ... Those water skiing and inner-tubing should stay at least 100 feet from the shoreline and scout the area first. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Scottsdale's eSoles ahead in orthotics Aug 9, 2008
Many Americans wear insoles for different purposes, such as running, skiing, cycling and golf ... "Between his capital and entrepreneur spirit and my capital and entrepreneur spirit and our need to . . . deliver a science vs. an art, he and I have been passionate about providing this to our cycling and skiing and hockey and running friends all over the world," Hinshaw said of Williams. (AZCentral -- Business)
Snowbowl wins latest court fight vs. Navajos Aug 9, 2008
" In the late 1990s, the Snowbowl proposed snowmaking to guarantee sufficient snow cover so that the ski hill could stay open even in dry years. Last winter saw heavy snow and good skiing conditions. But as recently as the 2001-02 season, snowfall was so scant that the Snowbowl could open for only four days. The Forest Service approved a plan that included snowmaking. But a coalition of tribes and environmental groups led by the Navajo Nation sued the Forest Service, arguing that snowmaking in... (AZCentral -- News)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Aug 9, 2008
11:00 p.m. Three hours, and now there's only one more award to go: A hobbling Gov. Arnold Schwarzengger (who broke his leg skiing) hands the best motion picture, drama trophy, in mild surprise, to Babel. (Many people thought The Departed would take it. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
'Being a pastor was not an option; it was a call' Aug 9, 2008
A: I enjoy golf and snow skiing. However, neither has received much attention since arriving in California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
James Franklin Nelson Aug 8, 2008
Jim loved fly-fishing, snow skiing with his family and was a Ski Patrolman for 40 years. He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Mary; and children, Peter (Peggy) Nelson, Linda (John) Cotton, Susan (Wayne) Jacquet, John (LeAnn) Nelson, Liz (Chris) Baton; eight grandchildren; and his sister Nancy Countryman. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
8Olympicmarketingscrew-ups Aug 8, 2008
Then he engaged in a torrent of bad behavior, admitting to drinking booze while skiing and then downplaying the importance of Olympic competition ... Mitigating circumstances: Skiing fans will note that the athlete has always been laid-back, and his comments were not out of character. (MSNBC -- Business)
Fergie Takes On Nelly Furtado In Badminton, Dodgeball, Jet Racing In New Wii Sports Game Aug 8, 2008
The game's dozen activities will also include slalom skiing, dodgeball, "smash badminton" and curling, each featuring the aforementioned celebrities, plus soccer star Mia Hamm, country singer Fergie or , boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, ice-skater Kristi Yamaguchi and more. The game is meant to be played by a group of people using a single Wii. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Atlanta college student was always ready for adventure Aug 7, 2008
"It was beautiful to see," said McCoy, who had planned a snow skiing trip with Fernandez this winter. "She got right in there with the people. She wanted to be hands-on, to really experience life.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Mat-Su Assembly puts off public vote on Hatcher Pass Aug 7, 2008
WASILLA -- Now's not the time to ask voters whether the borough should build a modest ski chalet, lifts and a nordic skiing center at Hatcher Pass, Assembly members decided last week. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Eaglecrest looks to gauge public opinion about the cost of skiing Aug 7, 2008
The ski area will conduct an online survey this month to gauge the public's perspective on the costs of skiing in Juneau ... "There are a lot of worried people out there right now, and skiing and snowboarding is a discretionary sport," Duncan said. (Juneau Empire)
Juneau's Seth McBride set to join Paralympic team in China Aug 7, 2008
He credits the game for keeping him active after a 2001 skiing accident broke two vertebrate in his neck. Now, the 25-year-old is planning to hit the hardwood as a matter of patriotic duty. (Juneau Empire)
Empire names new managing editor Aug 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008. Story last updated at 8/6/2008 - 9:26 am. (Juneau Empire)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 5) Aug 7, 2008
We now wear helmets for things like skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, etc. because we know that a helmet will protect our brain. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Show director has swivel skiing skills Aug 7, 2008
Multitalented Show Director Holly Buchman shows off her swivel skiing skills during a recent Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show ... The ages of the skiers are varied, as are the acts performed-pyramids, jumping, swivel skiing, barefooting, shoe skiing, trick skiing and trios, to name just a few. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Ski area foundation raising $3M for upgrade, operations Aug 7, 2008
It will also offer nordic skiing and snowshoeing ... I have three kids and skiing can be an expensive hobby, she added ... We'd like to help families discover skiing without a heavy financial burden. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
News Stories Aug 7, 2008
Skiing News Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Skiing)
High Flier: DeKalb pilot helping kids fly Aug 6, 2008
If we decide we want to go skiing we can fly to Colorado and just do it. May first saw the Young Eagles program in action in 2001 at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Raiders still seeking answers to Carney's latest misadventure Aug 6, 2008
"We are waiting for Todd's manager to get back [from a skiing holiday] and give Todd a hearing on Thursday," he said. SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Outdated Kiwis ahead of the crowd Aug 6, 2008
I have just returned from a week's skiing in the snowfields around Queenstown and my circa 2004 jacket and trousers outfit - completely old hat according to my teenage son - made me look like I had come straight off a Milan catwalk. I have never seen such a collection of ski outfits from the 1970s and 1980s all in one place: stretch ski pants, puffy salopettes, faded fluoro, the lot. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
How to Find a Luxury Destination Sp... Aug 6, 2008
Golf, horseback riding, scuba diving, exercise classes, cosmetic procedures, mineral springs, specific types of healthy cuisine, cooking classes, inspirational programs, white-water rafting, hiking trails, beaches, skiing, and fishing are some of the other attractions offered by spas. How Do the Costs Compare. (Suite101.com)
It's hip to be Cools Aug 6, 2008
Similar to the snowboard cross event, which made its debut in Turin in 2006, riders will snake around banked corners, known as berms, and jump over tabletops, gaps and rollers while trying to maintain control over the rhythm section a series of rollers, the rough equivalent of moguls in skiing. During the pedal-heavy adrenalin rush, riders can reach speeds in excess of 60 kilometres an hour and soar up to 12 metres in the air. (Globe and Mail)
ESoles of Scottsdale partners with Trek Bicycle Corp. on custom cycling shoes Aug 6, 2008
makes custom insoles for cycling, running, walking, skiing, hiking, golf and dress shoes, which are available through dealers throughout the country and at eSoles' corporate offices in Scottsdale, For more. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 6, 2008
Everyone should wear life jackets when boating, jet skiing or waterskiing. The risk of heat stroke increases when people are in the sun for long periods of time so take care to drink enough fluids, especially when the weather is warm. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
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Idaho State Journal Shane Dewey, left, enjoys an evening of adaptive skiing while being towed by Dave Kriner on a jet ski at American Falls Reservoir earlier this year. POCATELLO -- Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas has asked that a task force be created to evaluate a fatal accident last Wednesday involving a campus organization that provides outdoor activities for people with disabilities. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Reseachers find some benefit to Wii games, but say they aren't as good as the real thing Aug 6, 2008
Dan Mueller, 29, of Onalaska, Wis, tore the ACL in his right knee while skiing. He uses Wii Fit as a strengthening activity, with lunges to see how much pressure he is putting on his leg. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Carney innocent victim of a witch-hunt over Goulburn incident: host Aug 5, 2008
Riolo left yesterday for a skiing holiday with his family in the Snowy Mountains and had spoken with Raiders chief executive Don Furner - before the latest development - to arrange for he and his client to front the board on Thursday to clarify a list of conditions imposed by the club. The Raiders had initially told the halfback he would have to accept an alcohol ban, suspension from the rest of the season, counselling and volunteer work if he wanted to stay with the club. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jack Byrne legendary in insurance circles Aug 5, 2008
The Roman Catholic family was drawn to Mormon Utah during the 1990s because of the skiing and his sons' business dealings here. Byrne was chairman of Salt Lake City-based Overstock for three different periods. (Concord Monitor)
Americas five-star travel bargains Aug 5, 2008
Head west Luxury resort areas that are winter hot spots for skiing, such as Jackson Hole and Beaver Creek, are becoming more popular in the summer, says McCabe. The , located in Teton Village, Wyo. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Notre Dame Tops In Nation For Intramural Participation Aug 5, 2008
More than 1,000 students participated in 24 club sports, including bowling, climbing, cycling, field hockey, figure skating, fly fishing, gymnastics, martial arts, men s and women s boxing, men s rowing, men s volleyball, pom pon, water polo, rugby, sailing, skiing, squash, ultimate Frisbee, women s ice hockey and world Tae Kwon Do. Together those clubs held over 2,100 practices and played over 320 contests. (Und.com)
Major changes roaring into Bear Valley area Aug 5, 2008
About 100 people filled the Cathedral Lounge at Bear Valley Lodge for a scoping meeting Saturday to discuss plans to improve service facilities, expand parking on the mountain, modify terrain on several ski trails to improve beginning-skier capacity and open approximately 114 acres of new skiing areas in the East Bowl portion of the ski resort, with two years' worth of construction planned to start in summer 2010. Two new ski lifts, estimated at a combined cost of $12 million are featured, with... (The Union Democrat)
Sharon Meyer Aug 5, 2008
She enjoys family time, travel, baseball, boating, scuba diving and skiing. She is married, and is the glowing owner of two dogs, and a young Morgan colt. (WCAX.com, VT)
The other side of laughter, Part IIStern show regular, comedian Artie Lange discusses standup, radio Aug 4, 2008
"When you grow up blue-collar," he said, "when you're young you play ball, you don't go skiing or play golf. You don't play a lot of tennis." ... "If and when I have children - and I hope to someday - they would probably have a house like this, and they'd have a boat. They'd go waterskiing. By the time they got older, hopefully, they'd go to the next level and have some sort of important job. I think my kids would know how to relax more.". (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Bears hold their ground as people encroach Aug 4, 2008
When the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage widened and opened ski trails on the Hillside a few years ago -- mainly to make things better for skate skiing in the winter -- there were howls of protest that they were destroying Anchorage parks. A mountain-biking group, Singletrack Advocates, recently formed to fight trail widening. (Anchorage Daily News)
Double-check for Qantas safety Aug 4, 2008
Chris Hammer, CanberraAugust 4, 2008 - 9:40AM. Audio: Aviation watchdog carrying out more safety checks then ever, spokesman Peter Gibson says. (The Age, Australia)
Qantas the safest airline? 'Probably' Aug 4, 2008
Qantas 'probably' safest airline in world: Dixon - News - Travel - theage. Qantas 'probably' safest airline in world: Dixon. (The Age, Australia)
Thanx Media's Endeca On-Demand Solution Revitalizes Mountain Equipment Co-Op's Website Aug 4, 2008
About Mountain Equipment Co-Op Mountain Equipment Co-Op is Canada's leading retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment, providing quality products and services for self-propelled activities like hiking, climbing and skiing. Established in 1971, MEC has more than 2. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Winglet Mans New Best Friend Aug 4, 2008
But still the machine is designed to respond to the movements of the body and driving it is very much like skiing. Learning how to drive it takes a little bit of practice, as a beginner wouldnt know how to position his weight in order to control it. (eFluxMedia)
