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maniaTV s Gaming Crew Get Their Revenge on a Special Episode of - Transworld News
On a special episode of maniaTV s hit series Arcade , the gaming crew take a look back at the top five Grudge Matches that really hurt, pick apart Metal Gear Solid 4 , debate Leonardo Dicaprio s role as Atari s creator, and play ten sports in

Mountain mayhem as Queenstown gets piste - News.com.au
IF the apr s ski festivities don’t wear you out, then maybe the suitcase race and “Dash for Cash” will. Queenstown’s annual Winter Festival kicks off 10 days of mischief and madcap partying. The festival, which was started by an erstwhile Aussie

Even more reader suggestions on staying fit - Detroit Free Press
Here, in no particular order, is a veritable cornucopia of ideas. Why not pick one a week to try out for yourself? Let’s get those terrible Michigan health statistics turned around! “The one thing I try to do to stay in shape is workout for at least

Ticket to Ride and Natives.co.uk launch Season2Season - Global Surf News
Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 27 June, 2008 : - - Ticket to Ride World Wide Surfing Adventures, in conjunction with Natives.co.uk, is proud to launch Season2Season the very best action-packed and fun-filled way to spend your gap year

Weekend Fix: Celebrity Birthdays, the latest news, and more. - Mtv.ca
ON JUNE 27th In 1967 Rolling Stone frontman Mick Jagger appeared in court following a February drug-raid on Keith Richards ‘ home. A judge ruled that his defense was not admissible, and the singer was found guilty by a jury for unlawful

Getting to know the alpha dogs on ‘Legally Blonde’ - New York Daily News
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” (Fox) Someone please tell me what is up with all the half-dresses on this show. Why does every girl who performs a samba or some form of ballroom end up wearing only the left side of an outfit, while the other side is

Quiksilver director Michael Gray resigns - CNBC
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Quiksilver Inc. said late Thursday Michael Gray has resigned from its board of directors after 17 years of service. Quiksilver designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, ski and snowboard equipment, footwear

The lure of the outdoors - Chicago Tribune
Midwesterners have a long history of amusing themselves with ice and snow, and some of the best places for frozen fun are along the region’s freshwater inland coasts and shorelines — winter wonderlands of sculpted waterfalls, cliffs and canyons

Might just as well play Solitaire - Corning Evening Times
I spent quite a bit of my vacation this week at what is probably one of the largest arcades left in America, at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. While I had a good time there and spent far too much money it also served as a

Bodies of 3 missing snowboarders found in backcountry - Seattle Times
Friends who continued to search for three Seattle-area snowboarders missing since December didn’t expect to find their bodies until much later this summer, the mother of one of snowboarders said. On Saturday, however, enough snow had melted in

Archives Correspondent’s Picks (RSS) - Newsweek Blog
Not a Brooklyn native, but certainly a Brooklyn admirer, Zach Kussin has enjoyed his time exploring the DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, and Williamsburg neighborhoods. Having spent time living, learning and working in Manhattan, he was glad to discover the

50 Cent Responds To Young Buck, Explains Why He Tapes Conversations - Mtv.ca
Round um, everybody is losing count. On Thursday (June 19), 50 Cent told his side of the latest drama between him and Young Buck on New York’s Hot 97 radio station. Earlier this week, 50 released portions of a call between him and Buck , in which

Weekend jam-packed with music - Aspen Times
The Brian Setzer Orchestra, led by singer-guitarist Setzer, makes its Aspen debut, playing Saturday, June 21 at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival. (Russ Harrington) ASPEN Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the first weekend of the Aspen Music Festival

Elling’s Public Links: Nudism, naysayers and know-nothings - CBS Sportsline
Apparently, it never crossed his mind. Tiger Woods, one of a tiny handful who knew he was playing in the U.S. Open on the most notoriously flawed joint since Studio 54, hobbled into history last week on one good leg. Woods was driven, his knee was

Wolf Creek snowboarders’ bodies found - Farmington Daily Times
CREEDE, COLO. Michael George was found sitting against a tree, his snowboard removed. Kyle Kerschen was a short distance down the mountain. After months of uncertainty, friends and families of the two Albuquerque men who disappeared five months

Weekend Fix: Celebrity Birthdays, the ‘Get Smart’ Movie Minute, the - Mtv.ca
ON JUNE 20th In 1964 John Lennon was described as “in a pathetic state of near illiteracy” by one critic after the publication of his book, In His Own Write . In 1967 Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane performed at San Francisco’s

City, ski area agree on settlement - Medford Mail Tribune
The city of Ashland and the Mt. Ashland Association have reached a partial settlement that will limit both sides’ potential financial losses in a lawsuit brought by the association against the city. In October 2006, the City Council voted to instruct

The Ritz-Carlton Club Launches ‘Give Back Getaways’ - Yahoo Finance
ORLANDO, Fla., June 18 /PRNewswire/ — The industry’s leading fractional ownership brand — The Ritz-Carlton Club — now provides Members with the opportunity to volunteer their time and contribute to the local community in which they vacation. “Give

Skiing in June a new Aspen tradition - Glenwood Springs Post Independent
ASPEN Peter Ditzler spent almost 27 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Aspen, just so he could ski on a Sunday in June. His first flight was canceled. His second ran low on fuel, causing him to miss his connection in Washington, D.C. He spent

CDC: Snowboarding tops lists for outdoor injuries - Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — More people are hurt snowboarding than any other outdoor activity, accounting for a quarter of emergency room visits, according to the first national study to estimate recreational injuries. Trailing snowboarding are sledding and

Study confirms: Be careful out there - San Francisco Gate
(06-14) 18:01 PDT — At a seminar on outdoors skills and getaways, mainly hiking, camping and fishing, I asked everybody in the room to stand up. “Anybody who has never broken a bone can sit down.” After a short pause, I added, “Anybody who does not

Whitetail spending more than $2 million on improvements - Herald-Mail
MERCERSBURG, PA. Whitetail Resort plans to spend more than $2 million on improvements, including the addition of a new beginner trail that is expected to be open by the start of the 2008-09 ski and snowboard season. The 2,800-foot trail will be the

Snowboarding tops lists for outdoor injuries - Chippewa Herald
NEW YORK More people are hurt snowboarding than any other outdoor activity, accounting for a quarter of emergency room visits, according to the first national study to estimate recreational injuries. Trailing snowboarding are sledding and hiking

Ohio Dreams offers training for X-Games style sports - Marion Star
Ohio Dreams is a facility dedicated to safely and effectively teaching kids ages 7-17 X-Game style sports such as skateboarding, BMX, mountain biking, inline skating, and ski and snowboard water ramp training.

Study confirms: Be careful out there - San Francisco Gate
(06-14) 18:01 PDT — At a seminar on outdoors skills and getaways, mainly hiking, camping and fishing, I asked everybody in the room to stand up. “Anybody who has never broken a bone can sit down.” After a short pause, I added, “Anybody who does not

SkiCo to open top of Aspen Mountain for this weekend - Glenwood Springs Post Independent
ASPEN, Colorado - With more than three feet of snow coating the hills, Aspen Skiing Co. officials will open the top of Aspen Mountain to midday skiing and riding this weekend. “We are going skiing,” said Skico spokesman Jeff Hanle, who had hinted at

City lands US ski championships - Anchorage Daily News
Kincaid Park will be the center of the cross-country skiing universe for the next two winters — as far as Americans are concerned. Click to enlarge Anchorage’s Kikkan Randall, a two-time Olympian, is psyched that she will be able to sleep in her own

Local students find success in their research - Staunton News Leader
FISHERSVILLE Philip Chodrow just graduated from high school but the Staunton teen has no plans to give up his studies. Instead, Chodrow will continue his work in mathematical research this summer. Chodrow is one of the few if not the

Gearing up for snow - Ashburton Guardian
There s a buzz in Methven this week that can only mean one thing. Winter has rolled around again and for Methven that means gearing up to host a flood of tourists eager to get in their first ski or snowboard of the season at Mt Hutt. The ski area

Best ski parties 2008 - News.com.au
WITH Ministry of Sound DJs, a transvestite drag race and fashion parades this snow season promises just as much action off the slopes as on them. A disappointing snow fall has been predicted for the opening weekend celebrations , but a hot line

Nick Badami of US skiing dies at 88 in Tucson - ESPN.com
TUCSON, Ariz. — Nick Badami, a key figure in alpine skiing who was instrumental in supporting the United States ski team, has died in Tucson. He was 88. Badami died Wednesday at his home, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association said Thursday. Badami

YSU - Team Camp Cancelled - Vindicator
YOUNGSTOWN The YSU women s basketball team camp this summer has been cancelled. The individual day camp scheduled for June 16-19 will proceed. For details call (330) 941-3736. Bocce tournament YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football alumni

SKI TO SEA - Bellingham Herald
UPDATED AT 11:59 A.M. BELLINGHAM — The Bagelry was officially named the overall winner of the 2008 Ski to Sea race today, organizers said. Barron Heating earned another second place finish, echoing its 2007 Ski to Sea showing. Race officials

‘Instrumental’ U.S. ski team booster Badami dead at 88 - CNN Sports Illustrated
Badami played a key role in bringing the Olympics to Salt Lake City He and his son Craig developed the America’s Opening World Cup races The races showcased the sport ‘like never before with a party atmosphere’ TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Badami, a

Obituaries in the news - International Herald Tribune
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Nick Badami, a key figure in alpine skiing who helped bring the 2002 Winter Olympics to Utah, has died. He was 88. Badami died Wednesday at his home in Tucson, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association said Thursday. Badami played

International Council of Shopping Centers issues Hot Retailers list - Kansas City Star
Apricot Lane ( www.apricotlaneusa.com ): The shops sell apparel, jewelry, handbags, accessories and gifts. Designer brands include Lucky Brand Jeans and 1921 Denim. Billabong (www.billabong. com): Founded in 1973 by Australian Gordon Merchant

Sport Chalet Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results - MSN MoneyCentral
Sales decreased 1.1% to $96.8 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 from $97.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2007. Seven new stores not included in same store sales contributed $8.2 million in sales for the quarter while same store sales

Budget cuts did not cost Whiteface the Snowboard World Cup - Press Republican
LAKE PLACID — Snowboarding World Cups aren’t coming to Whiteface next year. The dates didn’t fit the Olympic Regional Development Authority schedule. Setting dates for international competition begins more than a year out, said ORDA spokesman Sandy

As belts tighten, shoppers redefine luxury - Courier-Post
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. At The Wine Rack, where sales from the $10-and-under shelves are booming, Jocelyn Vorbach says aloud what most of her customers won’t: Friendships now have price tags, and dinner guests are gauged. “There are friends who get the

NSU chef’s cuisine qualifies for Olympics - Rapid City Journal
ABERDEEN, S.D. - In the cooking world, you could say Trayan Ilkov won the gold. Ilkov, 25, of Aberdeen, will be a sous chef at the Olympics in Beijing _ and he is the only chef in the Midwest chosen for the position by Aramark International, which

Lakers chosen two: Basile, McKenney named Sierra Sun Athletes of - Sierra Sun
Enrollment at North Tahoe High School may have waned in recent years, but the quality of its athletic department never seems to waver. Year in and year out, a slew of Laker seniors establish themselves if they hadn t already as standouts on

Cream of the crop: Sahlberg, O’Neil named Truckee’s Athletes of the - Sierra Sun
Credit the school s quality coaching, Truckee residents athletic genes and active mindsets, or the area s world-class natural training grounds but Truckee High consistently pumps out talented athletes. This year is no exception. With yet

Music lover enjoys outdoors - Staunton News Leader
Mary Hoffman, 19, enjoys being outdoors and listening to music. Hoffman said music was instilled in her at a young age, because her father is a guitarist and plays in a band. “I was raised on The Beatles, so I like classic rock a lot,” she said

Meet Your New Personal Trainer Can Wii Fit get your sorry, lazy ass in - Slate
I remember my first visit, several years ago, to a video game arcade in Tokyo. I was amazed at the popularity of games that seemed to function not just as entertainment, but as training aids for various physical and mental skills. There were dancing

Sport Chalet to Participate in Stephens Inc. Spring Investment - MSN MoneyCentral
LOS ANGELES, May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sport Chalet, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPCHA, SPCHB) today announced its participation in the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference in New York City. Craig Levra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be