Snow Skis More Like Jet Skis

"Super-sidecut skis have revolutionized the technique of alpine skiing over the past few years. But has this new equipment made the sport more dangerous? By Kendra Mayfield. "[Wired News]

This is also a great danger for people who are not experienced in skiing; "There's no sliding anymore," said Tim Curran, director of racing and promotions for ski manufacturer Dynastar. "It's pure arcs, pure carves." The development of shaped skis "has helped advance the sport," he said. "It makes it easier and allows skiers to ski better than they used to."

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Study: Consumers go wireless at home

People are pulling the plug on traditional phone lines at home as wireless service and broadband connections become cheaper, according to Forrester Research. [CNET News.com]

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Teenager takes ex-Playmate to school dance

A California student turned heads when he turned up at a school dance with a former Playboy Playmate as his date[Offbeat news]

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Digital lifestyle on display

A £7m project in England called CoolTown, is showcasing a digital lifestyle, linking all sorts of appliances over the internet. [BBC News: sci/tech]

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