Some of the greatest North American and European riders competed in the Canadian mass start downhill mountain bike race on Whistler Mountain. Here there is no such thing as bad riding conditions. Everything is welcome from snow, mud, and gnarly root infested single track. Men and women, in their respective category, battled against each other in hopes of reaching the finish line first or in most cases, one piece. RedBull.com
Some footage from the weekend. Be sure to check out the other videos for epic crashes, more bikes and ofcourse the top 10! I hope you enjoy the video 
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Thanks for your support! Download our album “Trophies” ft Travelling FREE: paperlions.com In return, as a personal favour to the band, we would appreciate if you would click the share button above. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: www.twitter.com Download on iTunes today: itunes.apple.com Music Video from the album ‘Paper Lions’ by the band Paper Lions from Charlottetown PEI which is a re-release of the album ‘Chucky Danger.’ Shot in Rountree park in Toronto Ontario. www.paperlions.com Facebook @paperlions Twitter: @paperlions Director: Warren Sonoda of TwoThreeFive Films. Funded by: Videofact
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Learn how to use the conditional tense in English to talk about cause and effect. In this intermediate English lesson you will see two people rushing to get to the airport in time for their flight. They are very stressed out and seem to be having some bad luck. You will learn to use the first conditional tense to talk about the consequences of potential actions. To continue learning right away and talk to Englishtown teachers 24/7 click here www.englishtown.com or visit www.ef.com and find out more about studying English abroad.
Hailey, Idaho (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
Water Futures, a woman-owned consulting venture providing innovative, sustainable water solutions, today announced joining 1% for the Planet (1%). Water Futures has pledged 1% of its sales of the upcoming book, TAKING ON WATER: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced Her Water Footprint (without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana by Wendy J. Pabich, Ph.D. (Sasquatch fall 2012), to support non-profit organizations focused on sustainability and conservation.
“Water Futures is a great addition to the network. By signing on to 1%, it shows theyre really walking the walk in their sustainability efforts, says Terry Kellogg, 1% CEO. They’re using generosity as a tool with which to build their business and enabling valuable environmental work along the way. We’re excited to welcome them to the 1% family.”
My life’s work revolves around developing more sustainable solutions for the planet. I also believe in voting with my dollars, said Water Futures president Wendy Pabich. By supporting non-profits doing the good work, funneling part of our proceeds directly to these causes, enabling consumers to vote with their purchases and making a clear statement about the importance of these issues, 1% for the Planet enables us to do this in spades,
Members of 1% contribute one percent of revenues directly to any of the approved non-profit environmental organizations in 1%s network. Non-profits are chosen based on referrals, track record and environmental focus. Over 2,500 non-profits worldwide are included in the 1% program.
Weve been averaging at least one new business member a day, and have nearly 1,400 members in 44 countries. 1% members have contributed over $ 70 million of critically needed funds into the hands of environmental non-profit groups to date, comments Kellogg. We are thrilled by the support we have gained as it proves the environmental ethic is trickling upward to larger corporate entities. The shared belief that you can do well as a business by doing the right thing with respect to the environment is clearly apparent. Theres a paradigm shift happening here and its happening organically.
About 1% for the Planet
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies, 1% for the Planet is a growing global movement of over 1,350 member companies in 44 countries that donate one percent of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. Each day, more than one new business joins the 1% for the Planet movement. As a network, the 1% community has become a frontrunner in funding the work of environmental groups around the world. To learn more about 1% go to: http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org
About Water Futures
Water Futures is a progressive, woman-owned consulting venture with decades of experience finding innovative solutions to one of the planets most pressing problems the quest for sustainable water. We are committed to empowering communities, businesses and innovators to protect and enhance precious water resources by sharing our tools and expertise. We provide strategic advice to help businesses navigate water sector plays; municipalities, ranchers, and conservation organizations protect water resources; and socially-responsible companies and municipalities reduce their water footprints. To learn more about Water Futures go to: http://www.waterfuturesinc.com.
About Wendy J. Pabich, Ph.D.
Wendy J. Pabich is an environmental scientist, educator and adventurer obsessed with all things water. As the founder and president of Water Futures, Inc., Wendy works to find innovative solutions to one of the planets most pressing questions the quest for sustainable water. Her passion for mountains, outdoor adventure and other cultures has taken her to places near and far including Alaska, Patagonia, and the Himalaya to explore on skis, on foot and by water. She has taught for MIT and the Sierra Institute and holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the Parsons Water Resources Laboratory at MIT, an M.S. in Urban Studies and Planning from MIT, an M.S. in Geology from Duke University and a B.A. in Geography from Dartmouth College. She writes and speaks frequently to diverse audiences on water-related topics. To learn more go to: http://www.waterdeva.com.
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BUY DVD & BLU-RAY NOW!!! www.vasfilms.com www.vasfilms.com Teton Gravity Research is proud to announce a partnership with Jeremy Jones on a two-year snowboard project titled Deeper. The legendary eight-time Big Mountain Rider of the Year winner has been working with TGR since its inception in 1996. Jones and the TGR Team have spent the last 15 years pioneering first descents in remote mountain ranges around the world and documenting them on film. “We started the company in the mountains and we have always stayed true to the big mountain side of the sport when the rest of the world was moving in a different direction. This collaborative film effort with Jeremy will be the first of its kind; a true pure riding film made deep in the mountains,” says TGR co- founder Todd Jones. Jeremy and many other top freeriders including Jonaven Moore, Travis Rice and Xavier De La Rue will travel to remote ranges around the world as they attempt to push Big Mountain Riding to the next level.
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Denver, Colo. (PRWEB) January 19, 2012
Gates Corporation, a world leader in CVT belts with 100 years of manufacturing success, today announced the addition of champion Cross Country/Snow-X racer Gerard Karpik to its CVT systems development group in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Gates Director of Global CVT Systems David Hanes stated: Gates is aggressively entering the hardware side of power transmissions with the introduction of our complete Gates CVT System featuring proprietary drive and driven clutch technologies. Gerards extensive experience in recreation vehicle design and application will enable Gates to continue pursuing growth in new and emerging markets. As a long time user of Gates products, he racked up thousands of miles doing durability and race testing for Gates drive belts as Bombardiers champion in-house racer. Later he co-founded his familys business, and they are credited with starting a suspension revolution in snowmobiling by developing a coupled long travel suspension technology and other patented forward looking chassis and suspension designs. His company has assisted in racing and product development for great companies like Bombardier, Polaris and Yamaha. Coupling his knowledge and experience with our teams commitment to building the very best in drive-train technology will ultimately fast-track our products to world-class OEMs. This is a great match-up of experience, product and company. Were excited to have him on our team.
Karpik stated: Over the years Ive had some good offers to work with R&D groups of differing OEMs and suppliers. Knowing more work was needed to advance my own company TeamFAST, I had to pass on these offers. When Gates approached me about their program and the strides and commitments theyve made to become a ‘hard components’ supplier to the world markets utilizing CVTs, it intrigued me. With the knowledge that right now TeamFAST has its best line of suspension products ever in the M-20 Platform and the experienced team to keep advancing them, I could consider joining Gates. Theres no group more knowledgeable, nor a company more committed to power delivery through CVTs than Gates. As an ongoing business owner, product developer, and marketer the opportunities here at Gates have me energized and engaged.
For more information, contact Mari Jane Panek at 303.744.4533 or mjpanek(at)gates(dot)com.
About Gates Corporation
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Gates Corporation (gates.com) is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of services, systems and components for power transmission and fluid transfer applications with operations in 30 countries. Gates maintains sales and marketing operations in every major industrial and automotive market, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Gates is part of the Industrial & Automotive group of Tomkins Ltd., which is owned by a consortium comprising Onex Corporation and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Tomkins enjoys strong market positions and technical leadership across all of its business activities and owns some of the best-known brands in their respective markets.
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Welcome to Mountain Springs Lake Resort, in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania
This is what happens in between games, there’s a lot of fun to be had in these resorts if you use your imagination! Here’s an example of the “interaction” in its very limited form, also a photo, some driving, a treasure chest and some great views! More at pietriots.com
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Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People’s Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. With an area of 147181 square kilometres (56827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 30 million, Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and the country’s largest metropolis. Nepal has a rich geography. The mountainous north has eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha in Nepali. It contains more than 240 peaks over 20000 ft (6096 m) above sea level. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized. By some measures, Hinduism is practised by a larger majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation. Buddhism, though a minority faith in the country, is linked historically with Nepal. Many Nepali do not distinguish between Hinduism and Buddhism and follow both religious traditions. There are 3 different buddhist traditions: Himalayan Buddhism, Buddhism of Kathmandu Valley (mostly Mahayana and Vajrayana), and also the Theravada Buddhism. A monarchy throughout most of its history, Nepal was ruled by the Shah dynasty of kings from 1768, when Prithvi Narayan Shah unified its many small kingdoms. However, a decade-long Civil War by the Communist Party of …
Asia is a popular tourist destination. Asia is a land of extremes, with archipelagos and vast territories that are cold, warm, sunny, and cloudy. What with all its wonderful sites and locations that offer any tourist and even locals a magnificence all their own, Asia has something that you cannot find anywhere else in the world; treasures and sights that are gloriously and truly Asia. If you’re planning to visit Asia sometime soon, here are a couple of destinations that you truly should not miss.
India. Home to the Taj Majal, this former British colony is rich in tradition and history. They are a proud country, being one of Asia’s economic tigers, they blend tradition with the modern world and turned it into something truly beautiful. Visitors of India will truly be amazed with the great architectural structures that include but are not limited to national parks and ancient temples.
You can also go on safaris in India, with their forests and diverse flora and fauna. Visitors would enjoy getting to experience close encounters with the wildlife that India is rich and well known for.
Indonesia. This country is the largest archipelago in the world. And it is one of Asias melting pots as well. And with the many islands that compose this great country, there are also quite a number of cultures and traditions that make up its people. Their traditions and cultures have been influenced by the Chinese, and Malay. Indian, Arabic and even European. When one talks about Indonesia, you will surely hear about Bali, or the many beaches that they have.
Bali is said to be an island of ecstasy and pure bliss for people who have come to enjoy its sights and culture. Here you are provided with a barrage of beauty with its amazing beaches, wonderful waters, and great people. And if you’re big on parties and nightlife, this island truly doesn’t disappoint.
Philippines. With its 7,107 islands, you are bound to find something interesting in the archipelago of the Philippines. Enjoy the welcoming smiles and pleasant hospitality of the Filipinos as soon as you land on any of their islands. Amongst which you will find an eclectic collection of different culture treasures and natural wealth. They also have their own share of legendary beaches; the island paradise of Boracay is truly one island that you should never miss out on.
Nature has worked its wonders by creating the luscious chocolate hills in the island of Bohol. And you will see Filipino ingenuity and skill when you get to see the marvelous Banaue Rice Terraces. You will find that even when this country may seem to be a small archipelago on your map, it offers its guests a myriad of wonderful opportunities to have fun and discover nature at its best.
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