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How Wingsuit Flying Works

To understand wingsuit aerodynamics and how the outfit allows its wearer to really fly, you have to understand the basic physics of flight. The first principle to keep in mind is that air is a fluid -- much like water. Try to move your ha [...]

Posted On : Feb, 27 2012 | Comments : 0

Resorts work hard to convince skiers to visit

It has been a tough year for ski areas in Maine to convince people that they do have snow. When it comes to the Ski Industry in Maine it's not so much how good the conditions on the mountain are, but the perception of what those condi [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

Skiers, Snowboarders Get Big Air on the Enhanced Verizon Wir...

The trails are opening, and the powder is fresh. That means it's becoming the most wonderful time of the year for skiers and snowboarders. This ski season, the Verizon Wireless network and winter-ready devices and applicat [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Skis all their own work

Two enterprising Queenstowners have applied the Kiwi No.8 wire approach to their winter passion – they’re now making their own skis. Guy Barker and Russell Tilsley are selling their all-mountain Core Skis to snow-lovers after [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Quebec police suspended for surfing web at work

A three-year investigation into internet use at the Quebec City police force has led to suspensions without pay for nine male officers. In a statement released Thursday, the city said that in some cases, the material viewed and shared by [...]