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Denver Snowboard Bandits lived for excitement, but the FBI got the final thrill (Denver Westword) For photos of the Snowboard Bandits in action, go to westword.com/slideshow. The guy in the surveillance tape looks more like he's ready to hit some epic powder than stick up a bank. The black form-fitting mask over his mouth an...

City considers racy snowboard resolution (UPI) BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- City councilors in Burlington, Vt., are considering a resolution condemning a company's controversial snowboard designs, which include images of Playboy models.

City considers racy snowboard resolution (Moldova.org) City councilors in Burlington, Vt., are considering a resolution condemning a company's controversial snowboard designs, which include images of Playboy models.The council discussed the proposed resolution Monday night after several non-profit organizations - the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Vermont Business and Professional Women, the Girl Scout Council of Vermont and ...

Petrol-powered Snowboard is snow joke (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) Okay, in reality this bears as much resemblance to a regular snowboard as a petrol-powered, three seater lawnmower with cupholders does to a hand-pushed traditional lawnmower, but bright yellow paintwork aside, doesn't it look awesome?

City Council Tackles Racy Snowboard Controversy (WPTZ Plattsburgh) The city of Burlington is joining other organizations in scrutinizing Burton's Love and Primo snowboard collections. The city council is requesting Burton officials meet with the leaders of nonprofits opposed to the boards to discuss a solution.

Watercooler Stories (UPI) San Francisco disputes federal pot claims ... City considers racy snowboard resolution ... City threatens lien over 1-cent bill ... Goodwill worker gets $500 for honesty ... Watercooler stories from UPI.

Mission Ridge cautious about opening date (The Wenatchee World) Last spring, Mission Ridge Ski & Snowboard Resort targeted Nov. 28 as its opening date for the 2008-2009 season.

Wordless Wednesday #5 (About.com) A quite witty sticker I picked up a few years ago at my local snowboard resort. Image courtesy Chris Del Sole ...

Burlington Council wants talk of Burton boards (Boston Globe) The Burlington City Council is asking Burton Snowboards to meet with members of community organizations upset by some snowboard lines that include images of Playboy centerfolds and self mutilation.

Greek Peak to open for the weekend (The Ithaca Journal) ced today.

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