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| Powder paradise in British Columbia |
| MONASHEE MOUNTAINS, British Columbia Midway through our third day of skiing at Mustang Powder, we were standing on a high ridge in the snow choked Monashee Mountains We had clicked into our skis and were preparing to dive into fields of beau (more) |
| Want to start your own mine? |
| When you mine antiquarian bookstores, sometimes you uncover a gem I recently found 'Handbook for Prospectors and Operators of Small Mines,' by M W Von Bernewitz First published in 1926, this mining manual details all aspects of mineral prod (more) |
| Kelleher, Ganong top Olympians at U.S. Championships |
| WILMINGTON, N Y Keely Kelleher and Travis Ganong both topped fields brimming with U S Olympians to win super G titles at the U S Alpine Championships on Saturday Kelleher, of Big Sky, Mont , benefited from starting first in a field that in (more) |
| Inca Trail to remain closed into late April |
| Filed under: Hiking, History, South America, PeruLast week we received the news that Machu Picchu would be reopening on April 1st after being closed for much of the past two months following heavy rains and flooding in the area Peru's top tourist de (more) |
| Democrats predict historic House vote on health care |
| WASHINGTON House Democrats are predicting that a rare Sunday session will produce one of the most significant legislative triumphs in decades: passage of a historic bill to overhaul the nation's health care system to provide coverage to milli (more) |
| Vienna's secret noontime ritual |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Austria
Every day at noon, folks in the know gather in front of the Anchor Clock (above) in Vienna, Austria
There is no exciting maritime story behind this clock's name; Der Anker just happened to be the insurance com (more) |
| CURE Auto Insurance Provides Tips to Drive Well This Spring Season |
| According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA), vehicular fatalities account for nearly 95 percent of transportation related fatalities Drivers often think that warmer weather means safer road conditions, b (more) |
| Hawaii's very own 'Stairway to Heaven,' the Ha'iku Stairs |
| Filed under: Climbing, North AmericaDaredevils the world over have found numerous ways to conquer their fear of heights There's Sydney's Harbor Bridge or the terrifying El Caminito del Rey in Spain But for sheer vertical height or astounding views, (more) |
| New York Personal Injury Attorneys, Ajlouny & Associates, Settles Car Accid |
| The New York Law Firm of Paul Ajlouny & Associates recovered $475,000 in a lawsuit for personal injuries for a Queens women hurt in a rear ended car accident (more) |
| Current events |
| TheaterIt's no huge surprise that the players from Aspen's Crystal Palace soldiered on even after the long running dinner theater shut down two years ago What is impressive is that, even in their nomadic existence, playing benefits here and co (more) |
| Make it a week in St Martin with a free night |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanPut some romance into your life this spring If you head out to St Martin by the end of May, check out Le Domaine de Lonvilliers The property's new 'Special Romance Package' will get you a free night (more) |
| Kelly J. Hayes: WineInk |
| The notion came from my wife And it was a good one One recent evening, before a burger barbecue with friends, she stopped at a local wine shop for a bottle of wine to bring along Out she came with a wine from Chile It was an unusual choice f (more) |
| Only in Boston: Party like it's 1776 |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, North America, United States
Boston's crazies concerned citizens love to come out and play when there's political capital at risk I saw and attended many protests when I lived here and saw first hand (more) |
| Breckenridge Town Council to consider summer gondola operation |
| BRECKENRIDGE, Colo The BreckConnect Gondola could operate daily this summer as Breckenridge Ski Resort plans to reduce bus use and open an alpine coaster at the Peak 8 Fun Park The gondola was built with the intent of extending hours beyond (more) |
| Gary Hubbell: Redneck Tree Hugger |
| I am at a point in my life where I feel it's my turn to mentor young people, to volunteer, to 'give back ' When I was in my late teens and early twenties, I was fortunate to have several great mentors who taught me many things carpentry, hors (more) |
| Former Interior Secretary Udall dies at age 90 |
| SANTA FE, N M Stewart Udall, an elder in a famed political family who led the Interior Department as it promoted an expansion of public lands and helped win passage of major environmental laws, has died at the age of 90 During his 1961 1968 (more) |
| Grace Potter plays Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE Grace Potter talks like a direct punch fast, hard, no nonsense, no room for worrying how her words might be interpreted When she reveals the subject matter of her recent song, 'Paris' 'It's pretty clear it's about having (more) |
| 25-50-100 years ago ... |
| March 1910Three men received medical attention but weren't seriously injured in an Aspen mining mishap a century ago The headline in The Aspen Democrat Times 'Three Men Blown Up In Smuggler' suggested otherwise The newspaper reported:Shor (more) |
| John Colson: Hit and Run |
| As I write this, the politicians and lobbyists in Washington, D C are brawling over the proposed reform of this nation's health care system By the time you read this, if all goes as scheduled, the U S House of Representatives will have voted (more) |
| A new game at Aspen's Burlingame housing |
| ASPEN As the city of Aspen prepares to finish what it started with its largest and most controversial affordable housing development, officials have turned to experts for guidance Leaning on the 'smart people,' as one official put it, gives t (more) |
| Freak accident: Snow from roof kills 2 men near Creede |
| DENVER Two men who helped stop some of southern Colorado's water from being siphoned off to supply growing cities have died following a freak accident at a cabin near Creede Fifty six year old Ray Wright, board president for the Rio Grande Water (more) |
| Obama Hails Vote on Health Care as Answering 'the Call of History' |
| After an epic political battle, Congress gave final approval to an overhaul of the nation's health system that would provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $229 home video surveillance system, free iPhone cases a |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Sunday March 21st 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Several weeks ago, we reviewed the VUE home video surv (more) |
| Barclays takes small step for new firms |
| BARCLAYS Bank has launched a competition to award £500,000 to Britain's best new business ideas (more) |
| Administrative Concepts uses new Tax Incentive Program to help businesses s |
| With tax season in full swing and everyone looking to save money during a tight economy, an innovative firm known as Administrative Concepts Corp (ACC) is helping clients save significant dollars through a new service called the Tax Incentive Program (more) |
| Around Aspen: Aquarius Ball |
| This has been a winter of fabulous costume parties It must be in defiance of the Great Recession The latest was The Aquarius Black and White Ball, where everyone was asked to dress in black and white formal or in costume The gala dinner dance (more) |
| Photo of the Day (3.21.2010) |
| Filed under: Barbados, Caribbean
It's amazing something as boring as a run on the beach could look so beautiful Flickr user NigelDurrant captured this masterful shot of a few runners in Barbados I love the sense of movement, the symmetry and long (more) |
| Too early to judge |
| Dear Editor:In response to Gary Hubbell (Redneck Tree Hugger, Feb 28) and anyone else who, at this point in time, feels compelled to 'grade' Barack Obama: These are scary times And in scary times our egos (whose job it is to protect us emotional (more) |
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