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	Skiing - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Ski routes are referred to as 'runs,' 'trails,' or 'slopes.' Off-piste riding, also known as "back-country skiing", includes unmarked areas within the ski resort's boundaries, frequently amongst trees ("glade skiing"), or usually in pursuit of fresh fallen snow, known as powder.
		Skiing or snowboarding beyond the ski resort's boundaries remains a misdemeanor in some western states, due to the danger of avalanches on the un-patrolled areas; or the cost of search-and-rescue for lost or overdue skiers.
		Ski troops played a key role in retaining Finnish independence from Russia during the Winter War, and from Germany during the Lapland War, although the use of ski troops was recorded by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus in the 13th century.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/s/k/i/Skiing.html (1586 words)

	SKIING Buy SKIING Only best prices
		In skiing's traditional core regions in the snowy parts of Scandinavia, as well as in places such as Alaska, both recreational and competitive skiing is as likely to refer to the cross-country variants as to the internationally downhill variants.
		Skiing techniques are difficult to master, and accordingly there are ski schools that teach everything from the basics of turning and stopping safely to more advanced carving, racing, mogul or "bump" skiing and newer freestyle techniques.
		Skiing or snowboarding outside a ski resort's boundaries, also known as Off-Site skiing, is illegal in some ski resorts, due to the danger of avalanches on the un-patrolled areas; or the cost of search-and-rescue for lost or overdue skiers.
	pharmasearch.100webspace.net /search.php?q=Skiing (2155 words)

	Skiing - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For many people, "skiing" means recreational downhill skiing in which one visits a ski resort, purchases a lift ticket, dons cold-weather clothing, skis, ski boots and ski poles, and embarks on a chairlift, gondola lift, or means mechanical uphill transport.
		Skiing technique is very difficult to master and accordingly there are ski schools that teach everything from the basics of turning and stopping safely to more advanced carving and mogul techniques.
		Ski troops played a key role in retaining Finnish independence from Russia during the Winter War, and from Germany during the Lapland War, although the use of ski troops was recorded by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus in the 13th century.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Skier (1311 words)

	All About Skiing : Rossland - British Columbia
		In skiing's traditional core regions in the snowy parts of Scandinavia, as well as in places such as Alaska, both recreational and competitive skiing is as likely to refer to the cross-country skiing variants as to the internationally more well known alpine skiing variants.
		Ski routes are referred to as 'runs,' 'trails,' or 'slopes.' Off-piste riding, also known as "back-country skiing", includes unmarked areas within the ski resort's boundaries, frequently amongst trees ("glade skiing"), or usually in pursuit of fresh fallen snow, known as snowpowder.
		Skiing technique is difficult to master, and accordingly there are ski schools that teach everything from the basics of turning and stopping safely to more advanced carving, racing and Mogul (skiing)mogul techniques.
	www.rossland.co.uk /default-page/747666/All-About-Skiing.htm (1701 words)

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		Death was determined to be ingestion of cyanide.
		All four men died when their helicopter crashed in the woods near Quantico, VA. Reporters were barred from the site, and the head of the fire department, responding to the crash, described it by saying, "Security was tight" with "lots of Marines with guns." A videotape made by a firefighter was seized by the Marines.
		At the time of his death, he was investigating connections between the "October surprise" during the 1980 federal election campaign and drug and gun-running out of Mena, Arkansas, as well as the BATF assault on the Waco, Texas Branch Davidians.
	nyc.indymedia.org /media/text/a_list_of_.txt (1870 words)

	Skiing and Snowboarding Tips (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The most significant trend in ski injuries over the past 23 years, according to a study by the University of Vermont Department of Orthopedics, is in ACL injuries, or injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knees, which crosses the knee at a diagonal angle underneath the kneecap.
		While 7.4 percent of all ski injuries are due to a skier leaving the trail and hitting a stationary object, only 3.6 percent of snowboarders injury themselves that way.
		All ski areas endorse and are asked to display Your Responsibility Code, which admonishes skiers and snowboarders to ski and ride within their ability, to watch for skiers downhill, to look uphill before entering a trail, to move to the side of the trail when stopping, and to practice courteous ski habits.
	www.hill.af.mil /safety/ground/rec/Skiing.htm (2065 words)

	Skiing Summary
		Skiing is the activity of gliding over snow using skis (originally wooden planks, now usually made from fiberglass or related composites), with metal edges, strapped to the feet with ski bindings.
		Skiing probably evolved gradually from snowshoeing and originally was a practical way of getting quickly from place to place in snowy climates.
		Skiing or snowboarding outside a ski resort's boundaries, also known as out of bounds skiing, is illegal in some ski resorts, due to the danger of avalanches on the un-patrolled areas; or the cost of search-and-rescue for lost or overdue skiers.
	www.bookrags.com /Skiing (4175 words)

	"World BASE Fatality List" by Nick Di Giovanni, BASE 194 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This is the first death of a BASE number holder.
		Two days prior to his death, he did ten jumps in the valley, and witnesses attested to the fact that he is really very tired.
		Jo, the brother of Rick Stanley, #13 on this List, and another man are flying in a sailplane and for yet unknown reasons the sailplane crashes into a farmer's field.
	hometown.aol.com /base194/myhomepage/base_fatality_list (15892 words)

	Neuroscience for Kids - Ski Deaths
		Ski patrols are being more vigilant about stopping skiers or snowboarders who are going too fast or who are not heeding the rules of right-of-way.
		Ski safety was propelled into the public spotlight after two public figures died from injuries sustained from skiing into trees.
		Skiing can be very safe and fun -- however, it is always a good idea to wear a helmet and familiarize yourself with the rules of conduct.
	faculty.washington.edu /chudler/newski.html (477 words)

	Area Deaths.htm
		He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Lizzie Hoover; brothers and wifes Ronald and Alta Hoover, Alvin Ray and Reola Hoover and Donald Hoover; sisters and their husbands Joyce and Glen Schollenbarger, Isabell and Jack Banks, Ruth Ferguson and Barbara Hoover.
		She was preceded in death by her husbands, son Johnnie Nelson in 1985, brother William (Bill) Firth in 1999, sisters Lillian Ward and 1997, and an Infant sister Myrtle Jane Firth, a granddaughter Debra Lynn Petterson, and a granddaughter-in-law Gloria Nelson.
		Janice was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Anna; brothers Gene, Don, Garland, and Leon, and sisters Ruby, Opal, and Janette.
	www.bvrcowchipnews.com /area_deaths.htm (17060 words)

	CLINTON BODY COUNT
		Initial cause of death was reported to be the result of falling asleep on a railroad track in Arkansas on August 23, 1987.
		Winters was a suspect in the deaths of Ives and Henry.
		His family reported that shortly before his death, they were being followed by unknown persons, and their home had been broken into (despite a top quality alarm system).
	www.etherzone.com /body.html (2802 words)

	CNNSI.com - More Sports - 2002 Notable Sports Deaths - Sunday December 29, 2002 05:03 PM
		As head of the federation from 1961 to 1988 and East Germany's National Olympic Committee from 1973 until 1990, Ewald was the dominant figure in the rise of the communist country's prowess in athletics.
		Jensen was elected president of the Norwegian Ski Federation in 1995, at a time when the association was on the verge of bankruptcy after the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.
		His death was the first fatality in the 12-year history of the rally.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /more/news/2002/12/29/2002_deaths_ap (12780 words)

	THE CLINTON BODY-COUNT
		As a rule I do not list the names of people who contribute information for reasons of their privacy and safety, but if you contributed to these changes and wish to see your name appropriately acknowledged, please email me and I would be happy to include the proper credits.
		As was the case with Vincent Foster and Sandy Hume, the death was immediatly declared a suicide.
		At the time of his death, he was investigating connections between the "October surprise" during the 1980 federal election campaign and drug and gunrunning out of Mena, Arkansas, as well as the BATF assault on the Waco, Texas Branch Davidians.
	www.whatreallyhappened.com /RANCHO/POLITICS/BODIES.html (7142 words)

	Bend Weekly News for Bend Oregon
		These drug-related death statistics have shown a continual increase since 2001 and an increase of 8% over last year when 197 deaths were recorded.
		In looking closer at the 212 drug-related deaths, the use of these illegal drugs were either alone, or in combination, the factor in these deaths.
		Nearly 45 percent of these deaths were reported in Multnomah County, followed by Lane County with fifteen percent and Marion County with 9 percent.
	www.bendweekly.com /Statewide-News/4098.html (450 words)

	Random Works of the Web » Blog Archive » Skiing (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Skiing originally was a practical activity that resembled today’s Nordic, or cross-country, style.
		In skiing’s traditional core regions in the snowy parts of Scandinavia, as well as in places such as Alaska, both recreational and competitive skiing is as likely to refer to the cross-country variants as to the internationally more well known downhill variants.
		The term “ski bum” has been used to classify skiers who want to spend the entire skiing season at the resort, engaging in their favorite sport and obtaining simple jobs, mainly in the local tourism industry to make a living; in reality, however, many different types of people engage in skiing.
	random.dragonslife.org /skiing/4858 (3623 words)

	portland imc - 2002.01.14 - A List of Clinton-Related Deaths
		Death was determined to be ingestion of cyanide.
		Lists documenting all the allegedly "suspicious" deaths of persons connected with the assassination of John F. Kennedy have been circulating for decades, and the same techniques used to create and spread the JFK lists have been employed in the Clinton version:
		Vince Foster: This laundry list of deaths always refers to someone taking his life as "ruled a suicide," thus implying another conclusion of equal likelihood was capriciously dismissed by someone who had the power to do so.
	portland.indymedia.org /en/2002/01/6468.shtml (3275 words)

	Skiing Is Not Dangerous! - The Barking Bear Forums (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Skiing may be comparatively dangerous vis a vis ping pong, but death while skiing is extremely, extremely rare.
		In 20 years of reporting in Colorado (1980 to 2000), the skiing death rate was recorded at less than two per million skiing visits.
		At first glance, the weblink posted appear to give number of deaths but if you look closely, it does give probability of death, you simply need to take the reciprocal of the number quoted (at least that is my reading of a poorly presented report).
	forums.epicski.com /showthread.php?t=22944 (2922 words)

	Skiing, snowboarding and winter sports.
		In skiing's traditional core regions in the snowy parts of Scandinavia, as well as in places such as Alaska, both recreational and competitive skiing is as likely to refer to the cross-country variants as to the internationally better known downhill variants.
		The term "ski bum" has been used to classify skiers who spend the entire skiing season at the resort, engaging in their favorite sport and obtaining jobs, mainly in the local tourism industry to make a living.
		Skis that are the right length for your height and ability, mounted with bindings properly adjusted for your height/weight and ability.
	www.conceptwebsites.com /skiing-and-snowboarding.htm (4014 words)

	Wikinfo \| Skiing
		Skiing is the human activity of gliding over snow using skis (originally wooden planks, now usually made from fiberglass or related composites) strapped to the feet with ski bindings.
		For many people, "skiing" means recreational downhill skiing in which one visits a ski resort, purchases a lift ticket, dons cold-weather clothing, skis, ski boots and ski poles, and embarks on a chairlift, gondola lift, or other mechanical method of uphill propulsion.
		One should not attempt this unless one has been to ski school or otherwise learned how to turn and stop safely.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Skiing (425 words)

	weird: more Clinton deaths
		The state coroner, a FOB, declared their deaths accidental, and that the boys had been smoking marijuana and "fell asleep on the tracks".
		He was found shot to death in the front seat of his pickup.
		He was decapitated, and the State Coroner (the same one as in the Ives and Henry murders) initially ruled his death a suicide.
	www.spaceways.net /1998/09/more-clinton-deaths.html (3613 words)

	Skiing Heritage -- Museums
		The ski race of 1905 was followed in 1906 and 1909 by similar contests with vertical gates on the Spitzbrand in Lilienfeld.
		The overall title of this event is "International Ski Historiography and German Skiing" and it is to be held from 11th to 15th October 2005 in Munich.
		The International Skiing History Association is a not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to preserve and advance the knowledge of ski history and to increase public awareness of the sport's heritage.
	www.skiinghistory.org /fismuseums.html (5716 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Shopping : Sports : Skiing
		Ski routes are referred to as 'runs,' 'trails,' or 'slopes.' Off-piste riding, also known as "back-country skiing", includes unmarked areas within the ski resort's boundaries, frequently amongst trees ("glade skiing"), or usually in pursuit of fresh fallen snow, known as powder.
		Skiing or snowboarding beyond the ski resort's boundaries is illegal in most countries, due to the danger of avalanches on the un-patrolled areas; or the cost of search-and-rescue for lost or overdue skiers.
		Skiing and snowboarding in deep powder snow is a favorite among skilled, experienced skiers and snowboarders.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Shopping-Sports/Skiing.shtml (4745 words)

	Ski and Snowboard Safely - NSC (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Excess speed and loss of control are the primary factors associated with snow skiing fatalities, according to a study reported in The Physician and Sportsmedicine, February 1989.
		Check with the local Ski Patrol for conditions and study a map of the area you will be skiing or snowboarding.
		When purchasing skis or a snowboard, be sure to select the length and style right for your height and skill level.
	www.nsc.org /library/facts/snowski.htm (591 words)

	THE CLINTON BODY-COUNT
		The following is a partial list of a large number of persons who have recently met their demise in suspicious circumstances who appear to have some connection to the Clintons.
		Although many listeners suggested he should be on the list, the list does NOT include William Colby.
		Winters was a suspect in the deaths of Ives & Henry.
	www.geoffmetcalf.com /397.html (1812 words)

	Moroccan skier strives to make history at Turin Games - Alpine skiing - MSNBC.com
		She started skiing as a kid when her parents went on a winter holiday, and was smitten.
		Her African skiing experience is limited to two outings in the Moroccan Atlas mountains, where she gave demonstrations to local skiers.
		Her training now is done on the 100-meter hill at the Casablanca ski center — the name is purely coincidental, and has nothing to do with the Moroccan seaport — where the Olympic rings are painted against a white background.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/10099375/page/2 (354 words)

	» OSHA Fines Mammoth Resort for Patrol Deaths- Lou Dawson’s Backcountry Skiing Blog
		An article in the LA Times reports that OSHA has fined Mammoth almost $50,000 for the ski patrollers asphyxiated last winter in a volcanic fumarole and issued a “toughly worded” report holding the ski resort responsible for the deaths because they didn’t properly judge and prepare for the hazard.
		In fact it’s VERY common to see multiple deaths because when someone acts “heroically” to save their buddy, that person will also succomb to the same hazardous atmosphere inside the confined space.
		Death at work is tragic - its even more so when the civil penalties for fatal employer negligence is so low.
	www.wildsnow.com /?p=461 (1298 words)

	CNN - The hazards of skiing - January 6, 1998
		According to the National Ski Areas Association, there were 36 skiing-related deaths in the 1996-97 ski season.
		Experts say ski accidents are more likely to happen at the end of the day when the weather is colder, skies darker and skiers more tired.
		There is a law on ski safety; it emphasizes that skiers are the ones ultimately responsible for their own safety.
	www.cnn.com /US/9801/06/ski.safety/index.html (293 words)

	Mountain Sickness
		Because more people are traveling to areas of high elevation for skiing and mountain climbing, AMS has become a greater public health concern.
		Roughly one fourth of Colorado ski area vacationers, two thirds of climbers on Mount Rainier, and half the people who fly to the Khumbu region of Nepal develop acute mountain sickness.
		HAPE is the number one cause of death from mountain sickness.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /mountain_sickness/article_em.htm (281 words)

	Medical Malpractice Overview - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Surprisingly, the main allegation is a form of misdiagnosis, either delayed diagnosis or mismanagement of diagnostic testing.
		Typically, this delay or oversight leads to severe complications and often death.
		Medical Malpractice Dictionary - full glossary list of all medical malpractice terms.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /malpractice/overview.htm (528 words)

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