Consumers International - Are portable bank account numbers the answer to the switching conundrum? Apr 03, 2012

 "Consumer surveys conducted by several CI members to mark World Consumer Rights Day last month threw up some interesting results. One of which was that allowing consumers to take their bank account number with them should they decide to leave their bank may be the best way to get them to make the switch

In a nutshell, the surveys revealed that the majority of consumers who have switched banks found the process relatively straightforward and easy, however, of these, a significant minority experienced problems. The perception among consumers who haven’t switched is that it is going to be difficult, risky and time consuming."
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AUSTRALIA Summer News, Apr 03, 2012

Simple Plan Debut 'Summer Paradise' Video Ft. Sean Paul AceShowbiz Pierre Bouvier and his bandmates take their fans to enjoy a happysummertime on the beach of Barbados. Simple Plan hit the shores in Barbados along with their featured guest Sean Paul in a music video for their breezy single "Summer Paradise". See all stories on this topic »

VOGUE News, Apr 03, 2012

Franca Sozzani's Harvard Speech: 'Fashion Has Become One of the Causes' of ...
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By Charlotte Cowles After agonizing over the matter for several weeks, Italian Vogue's Franca Sozzani delivered her speech on thinness at Harvard yesterday. Her overall message — that fashion is partly to blame for eating disorders but so are lots of ...
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SKI, Snow, Resorts News, Apr 03, 2012

Sun, snow, snakes: Scottish skiing's salvation sweeps south The Guardian The snow gates were closed on the Cock Bridge to Tomintoul road and the A93 at Braemar, scene of the Royal Highland games in the summer, and Scottish police urged drivers to take extra care. The heavy late fall of snow gave Scotland's ski resorts a ... See all stories on this topic »

Social media bringing transparency to snow reports MiamiHerald.com The use of social media to report and check on ski conditions has brought about more transparency in daily snow reports from the ski resorts. By STEVEN K. PAULSON Associated Press The era of social media is bringing more transparency toski resorts' ... See all stories on this topic » MiamiHerald.com

Snow helps area ski resorts Santa Fe New Mexican.com Ski Santa Fe closed on April 1, but the latest snowstorm Monday night is helping a couple of other New Mexico ski resorts stay open. Taos Ski Valley reported 15 inches of new snow and will stay open through the weekend. Sipapu Ski received 14 inches of ... See all stories on this topic »

Snow for Scotland: Cairngorm may reopen for skiing OnTheSnow.com Overnight snowfall left up to six inches of snow in higher areasof Scotland as temperatures fell to -5C. The cold weather is expected to move south. The heavy late fall of snow gave Scotland's ski resorts a brief boost after they struggled through a ... See all stories on this topic » OnTheSnow.com

SKIING: Snow trumps tables at Lake Tahoe Daily Breeze Consider the natural beauty of the setting, with the snow-capped High Sierra Mountains circling that remarkable lake. Consider that Heavenly Ski Resorthas the best views in the skiing world, with the lake framing every turn. Consider the options you ... See all stories on this topic »

Over a Foot of New Snow Reopens Sipapu First Tracks Online Media Vadito, NM – After picking up more than a foot of new snowovernight, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort officials announced this morning that the northern New Mexico resort would open for ski operations today. Sipapu went to weekends only ... See all stories on this topic »

March Snows Extend Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Season Into May First Tracks Likewise, Mt. Hood Meadows received a heaping helping of Marchsnow – more than 15 feet – growing the ski resort's base snowdepth to an impressive 174 inches. With that much snow on the slopes Mt. Hood Meadows officials announced on Monday that the... See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

Aspen Skiing Co. sticks to ski areas' scheduled closing dates Aspen Times ASPEN — Aspen Skiing Co. officials said Monday they will stick with scheduled closings for their four ski areas later this month despite high temperatures and dry conditions, which were briefly interrupted by snowshowers and lower temperatures. See all stories on this topic »

Snow in Scotland PlanetSKI.eu Up to 15cm has fallen in places but the ski resorts and skiers just wish it had come earlier after a poor winter. For some though it is better late than never and The Lecht and Cairngorm may re-open. It has fallen in many of the ski resorts and roads ... See all stories on this topic » PlanetSKI.eu

Oregon Ski Areas Hopeful About Easter Skiing KLCC FM Public Radio By Rachael McDonald It's been a rough winter for Oregon's ski areas. With all the recent snow, many are extending the season into April. The week between Christmas and New Years is when ski resorts usually get the bulk of their business. See all stories on this topic »

Deep powder draws skiers, raises risks Yakima Herald-Republic Because the snow in the well is so soft and unconsolidated, it can collapse around and immobilize the skier, who can be suffocated. "Obviously, it's very attractive to go out and ski in the powder, off the groomed (areas) and in the trees," said Chris ... See all stories on this topic »

Today's Colorado ski and snow report: A J-shaped upslope storm Examiner.com By the way, Raton Pass at the Colorado-New Mexico border is closed this morning because of heavy snow down there. That doesn't help any of Colorado's ski areas, but it's good to know in case you're headed south to New Mexico or Texas today. See all stories on this topic »

Spring Into Action Now With Our Last Minute Ski Deals MarketWatch (press release) Alpe D'Huez is a great all round resort for those looking for beginner, intermediate or advanced skiing. With a top altitude of 3330m you are sure to find the perfect mix of sun and snow. Departing 7th April from London Gatwick, Prices from GBP 299, ... See all stories on this topic »

Ski Region Simulator 2012 Now At Macgamestore Inside Mac Games Starting with a single lift and a short trail, the player has to attract guests by tending his resorts and keeping the visitors excited. The 4 km² large ski region can be explored by foot, ski and snowboard. Furthermore, a large automotive fleet ... See all stories on this topic »

Val Tho installs free WiFi in ski lifts OnTheSnow.com The highest ski resort in Europe, Val Thorens, has installed free WiFi in all of its ski lifts. This new service is accessible to all from 8 am to 5 pm So far the WiFi has proved very popular, with a steadily increasing connection rate, which is up 30 ... See all stories on this topic » OnTheSnow.com

Discounts go Deep for Durango Next Season OnTheSnow.com The snow is barely melting off the slopes before Durango Mountain Resort puts up a season pass deal for next winter. Savings up to 35 percent over the regular season pass price – plus free skiing at seven partner resorts – can be found through April 30 ... See all stories on this topic » OnTheSnow.com

PowderQuest Partners with Drift Innovation to Produce Web Series, “Through the ... Albany Times Union Culture and adventure travel combine with authentic snowboarding and skiingin Argentina and Chile to produce one of a kind content direct from the Andes. PowderQuest, operators of guided ski and snowboard tours in South America for 14 years, ... See all stories on this topic »

Drought Worries Eased But Not Erased NBC Bay Area (blog) The state's latest snow survey this week shows that March eased drought worries considerably after what had been a remarkably dry winter. Ski resortshave had a tough go this year, having had to rely on man-made snow for much of the season. See all stories on this topic »

Grasshopper Soup: Sierra storms could be worse Sierra Sun No one in Kansas will be carrying a snowboard or skis to the slopes with a big fat, powder-eating grin. There will be no one in Oklahoma, or wherever the twisters hit, sitting in the sun on the patio sipping a beer and telling stories with friends in ... See all stories on this topic »

Nordic Skiing Salt Lake City Weekly This is the mud season—when resort snow turns slushy in the afternoon, and trails are still too wet for mountain biking or hiking. It will either snow more or dry out, but until we learn what's coming, skinny skis offer the best available outdoor ... See all stories on this topic » Salt Lake City Weekly

Loon Offers $49 Lift Tickets for Pass Holders from Other Ski Resorts First Tracks Online Media Lincoln, NH - New Hampshire's Loon Mountain is offering specially priced $49 one-day lift tickets to anyone who presents their 2011-2012 season pass from any other resort orski area for the remainder of this season. Loon was making snow... See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

Update on deadly ski accident KNDO/KNDU The county coroner says KyOna Hoff, 22, died from suffocation due to being trapped in the deep snow. According to managers at the White Pass Ski Area, Hoff had been skiing with friends on Saturday before she decided to split up from the group. See all stories on this topic »

Scottish walkers rescued after being caught in sudden weather change The Guardian While forecasters debated whether March was the third or sixth warmest on record, snow swept in from the Arctic on a shortlived but powerful area of low pressure, blanketing most areas north of Hadrian's Wall. Outriding squalls continued to move south, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Snowy weather returns to Scotland Ski Club of Great Britain The snow is expected to move down into Northern England tonight with temperatures across the country dropping. Unfortunately, even with this new snowfall, most Scottish ski resorts such as Cairngorn and Glenshee will remain closed, meaning a late ... See all stories on this topic » Ski Club of Great Britain

The ultimate end-of-season-party Vancouver Sun ... longest-running mountain arts and culture showcase, best end-of-season fling in the winter resort biz - but in the end, anyone who tries to go the distance at Whistler's annual Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival (TWSSF) can really only call it ... See all stories on this topic »

Alpine skiing | Squaw's Julia Mancuso increases national title record to 15 Sierra Sun Lila Lapanja of the Sugar Bowl and Diamond Peak ski teams was the top women's junior in the combined at the US Alpine Championships. WINTER PARK, Colo. — Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso of Squaw Valley powered through soft snow conditions at the ... See all stories on this topic »

Colorado Resorts Offering Ticket and Season Pass Deals Powder.com (blog) Below is a round-up of resort's offers, deadlines, and multi-mountain passes in Colorado Ski Country. Deadlines are looming, so it behooves clever consumers to put down a minimal deposit to guarantee access to the bestskiing and snow in the world next ... See all stories on this topic »

Skier dies in tree well at White Pass Ski Area The Wenatchee World Online By AP YAKIMA — An experienced skier who worked at the White Pass Ski Area this season died Saturday in an accident. Ski area general manager Kevin McCarthy says KyOna Hoff fell headfirst into a tree well — where snowpiles up around a tree — and ... See all stories on this topic »

Easter in whistler Canada.com Rumour has it the Easter Bunny was spotted driving up the Sea to SkyHighway to Whistler Resort this week. His SUV was loaded down with coloured eggs and chocolate, and strapped to the top - a freshly waxedsnowboard. Whether or not the rumour is true, ... See all stories on this topic »

Miracle March: How Close Did We Get? KOLO "We had 14 feet of snow in March alone." That's why many Sierra ski resortsare extending their ski seasons. At Squaw Valley, they're extending it through the month and Alpine Meadows is staying open for skiing and riding through Mid-May. See all stories on this topic »

Snow for Scotland: Cairngorm may reopen for skiing - OnTheSnow Overnight snowfall left up to six inches of snow in higher areas of Scotland as temperatures fell to -5C. - OnTheSnow. ... Your Local News Roundup. Pacific Northwest This Week ... The heavy late fall of snow gave Scotland's ski resortsa brief boost after they struggled through a disappointing winter. Colin Matthews, the operations manager at CairnGorm Mountain resort near Aviemore, told the BBC he was delighted: "It's very wintry, I'm glad to say. Very cold at the top of the mountains ... Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News

Social media bringing more transparency to ski resorts' snow reports ... DENVER (AP) -- The era of social media is bringing more transparency to skiresorts' daily snow reports, with skiers and riders using smartphone apps, websites ... sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/.../snow-reporting/

Social media bringing transparency to snow reports Traditionally, ski resorts measure snowfall by using yardsticks or posting National ... It was bought last year by OnTheSnow.com publisher MountainNews Corp. www.cbsnews.com/.../social-media-bringing-transparency-to-s...

Ski industry says social media bringing more accurate snow reports and more skiers, boarders DENVER — The era of social media is bringing more transparency to ski resorts' daily snow reports, with skiers and riders using smartphone apps, websites, ... www.washingtonpost.com/.../gIQAo93olS_story.html

Ski Into May at Three Oregon Resorts - OnTheSnow Three of Oregon's ski areas surpassed their season averages in snowfall by the end of March, and the healthy snowpack means a sturdy spring skiseason. www.onthesnow.com/.../ski-into-may-at-three-oregon-resorts

Some Colorado ski areas closing early amid warm spring, lack of snow Ski Cooper, which like Monarch does not make snow, will close this weekend, also a week ahead of schedule. On its website, the ski area near Leadville ... www.denverpost.com/.../some-colorado-ski-areas-closing-earl...

Despite lack of snow, Utah ski season finishes strong The 2011-12 Utah ski season wasn't memorable, but it did have a few ... out a pair of E83s, one of several in the new Rossignol Experience line of ski. ...Resorts » Snowfall was lackluster, but that didn't stop out-of-state skiers from visiting. www.sltrib.com/sltrib/...117/april-ski-resort-resorts.html.csp

Eastern ski areas closing due to warm temperatures - ESPN Several ski resorts are now blowing snow -- which is very unusual for March -- to salvage and ... Keep it here for the latest news in snowboarding andskiing. espn.go.com/.../eastern-ski-areas-closing-due-warm-temperatu...

Local News | March's gloomy weather has bright side for snowpack ... In the news: ... March's gloomy weather has bright side for snowpack, ski resorts ... At Mount Baker Ski Area, more than 14 feet of March snow had fallen by last ... seattletimes.nwsource.com/.../2017869849_weather30m.html

Snow King ski area in Wyoming OK for historic list JACKSON — The cable used for the first rope tow on Snow King was purchased from an oil drilling company in Casper and ran through a narrow cut in the forest ... trib.com/.../article_d9a39342-9b38-5583-b9a2-e49d3437adb...

Snow King ski area OK for historic list JACKSON — The cable used for the first rope tow on Snow King was purchased from an oil drilling company in Casper and ran through a narrow cut in the forest ... billingsgazette.com/.../article_c016320a-a5ec-5b31-bc0a-b76f...

Snow helps area ski resorts - The Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico's premier daily news with information on the ... Sipapu Ski received 14 inches of new snow overnight and resortofficials will ... www.santafenewmexican.com/.../Snow-helps-area-ski-resorts

Riverton Radio » Snow King ski area OK for historic list Now, here's other news coming in from Jackson. A report prepared for the Teton County Historic Preservation Board says the Snow King ski area is eligible for ... rivertonradio.com/.../snow-king-ski-area-ok-for-historic-list/

Monarch Ski Area First Casualty of Low Snow and High Heat Monarch Ski Area is the first ski area to close this season a week early due to low ... Ski Colorado Blog – Your Source For Colorado Ski and Snowboard News ... www.skicoloradoblog.com/monarch-ski-area-casualty-snow-hi...

Big snowstorms bring joy but also three ski ... - The News Tribune The big snow came suddenly this year, and so did the deaths on the ski slopes. Three people died skiing or snowboarding in the Tahoe region on the border of ... www.thenewstribune.com/.../big-snowstorms-bring-joy-but-als...

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