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    No. 5 Oklahoma Routs No. 2 Texas Tech  Nov 23, 2008
    It was the pinnacle of a season in which the Bearcats (9-2, 5-1) went through four quarterbacks because of injury. For Pike, a junior playing with a broken left (non-passing) forearm, it was the best yet. (Click2Houston, TX)

    BYU tries to end BCS bid by Utah  Nov 22, 2008
    Utah in 2004 with Urban Meyer as coach and Alex Smith at quarterback was the first team from a non-BCS league to reach one of the four pinnacle bowl games. This is just a big game in general, said quarterback Brian Johnson, who was a freshman in 2004. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Travel QA: Dozens of places to take your winter visitors.  Nov 15, 2008
    Greasewood Flat near Pinnacle Peak (many votes for this for out-of-town visitors). Los Olivos. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    5A2 Bracketology  Nov 14, 2008
    9 Pinnacle Pioneers (5-5) @ #8 Desert Ridge Jaguars (7-3). At their best Pinnacle has the ability to play with the best teams in 5A-2 (see wins over highly-regarded Ironwood Ridge and Marcos de Niza squads), and at their worst they appear to be a second-tier team in their own region (see three straight losses to close out October) ... Revenge could be a motivating factor for both squads-Pinnacle would be avenging a 54-24 lashing administered by the Jaguars on October 24, while Desert Ridge would... (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)

    5A1 Bracketology  Nov 14, 2008
    They were able to pull off an upset of Pinnacle during that time ... Mt. Ridge quietly won 8 games and beat quality opponents in Sunnyside, Pinnacle and Skyline. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)

    Complete preview  Nov 14, 2008
    Phoenix Pinnacle (5-5) at Mesa Desert Ridge (7-3). Pinnacle may have a slight edge in the running game but will likely struggle on defense against a powerful offense led by Desert Ridge's junior quarterback Kevin Pantastico. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Input sought on $40 million rehab project  Nov 14, 2008
    The city's highest foreclosure rates appear primarily west of Interstate 17, south of Cactus Road, and Maryvale, Laveen, Estrella and South Mountain villages and a small pocket bounded by Bell Road to Pinnacle Peak Road, Seventh Street to 23rd Avenue are included. A majority of funding and activities in Phoenix will include the following ZIP codes: 85006, 85008, 85009, 85017, 85019, 85021, 85027, 85029, 85031-35, 85037, 85040-43, 85051, 85307, 85353. (AZCentral -- News)

    Alaska Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2009  Nov 12, 2008
    Her silver medal in the downhill at Albertsville was the pinnacle of her skiing career, but her resume also included a downhill gold medal at the 1997 World Championships in Sestrier, Italy. Lindh earned three World Cup victories, five podiums and 27 top-ten finishes during her storied 11-year World Cup career. (Juneau Empire)

    Scottsdale home sells for $4.2M  Nov 12, 2008
    Charles R. Calteux, as trustee of the Elena Uihlein Crim Trust, paid cash for a five-bedroom, five-bath, 5,552-square-foot home with pool originally built in 1985 north of the Pinnacle Peak Country Club in Scottsdale. The horse property on three walled and gated acres includes a barn office/social area, four-stall barn, two pastures, bridle path entry, separate self-contained game house and RV garage. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Alaska Hall Fame reveals new class  Nov 11, 2008
    " The five who will enter the hall during a February ceremony: H.A. "Red" Boucher, founder of the Alaska Goldpanners in Fairbanks. In the 1960s, Boucher helped put together the Alaska Baseball League, which continues to bring top college players to the state each summer. Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver was among the many future major leaguers to play for Boucher's Goldpanners. Nina Kemppel, the West High graduate who won 18 national championships in nordic skiing, more than any other Alaskan.... (Anchorage Daily News)

    Football playoff sked  Nov 9, 2008
    Pinnacle at Desert Ridge. South Mountain at Sunnyside. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Pinnacle Gas Resources Changes Date of Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call  Nov 8, 2008
    Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Gas Resources (Nasdaq: ) will release its third quarter financial results on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. EST rather than on Thursday, November 13, 2008 as previously reported ... Date: Monday, November 17, 2008 Time: 1:00 p.m. EST 12:00 p.m. CST 11:00 a.m. MST 10:00 a.m. PST Call: (877) 387-9209 (US/Canada) and (706) 643-3820 (International), passcode 69523865 Internet: Live and rebroadcast over the Internet: log on to Replay: Available... (PR Newswire)

    Windforce meeting in Keyser met with a few objections  Nov 8, 2008
    KEYSER US WindForce officials met Monday night to outline plans for a charitable fund the company plans to launch as part of its 23-turbine Pinnacle wind farm, but the meeting turned to the merits of the project itself, as residents rose to register their opposition ... WindForce officials noted that the company has conducted extensive wildlife studies related to the Pinnacle project, which will run from the Pinnacle radio tower area, north to the end of Green Mountain at the Potomac River ...... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)

    Apartments sell for $2.9M  Nov 6, 2008
    Bobby Hutchinson and Joe Hornstein at represented Beeks, and Pinnacle s Jeff Johnson and Matt Ritter represented the Lawton family. Other recent Denver-area real estate deals include. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    N.H. runner tests mind and body in ultramarathons  Nov 3, 2008
    Most people think running stops at a marathon - that's the pinnacle, the ultimate proving ground. But for the machine-like psyche of ultrarunners, 26. (Boston Globe)

    Troop's trip helps fulfill badge requirements  Nov 1, 2008
    Several of the varsity patrol scouts and Mosely hiked four miles one way up Pinnacle Mountain and reached an altitude of 3,425 feet. The narrow trail took members along winding creeks and streams, and cedar and hardwood trees lined the steep mountain slope. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Mustangs volleyball team wins 4 of 5 region matches  Nov 1, 2008
    After returning from the Chandler tourney, the Mustangs defeated Central, Mesa and Pinnacle. They hosted the Carol Chase tournament on their own campus and finished first in pool play and tied for third out of 20 teams. (Peoria Times, AZ)

    Windforce to outline community fund  Nov 1, 2008
    The meeting, which will begin at 6 p.m., will focus in part on plans for a community benefit fund that US WindForce plans to establish if the Pinnacle Wind Farm project is approved ... Towering 418 feet, the turbines will rise along the crest of Green Mountain, from just north of the Pinnacle radio tower site, all the way to where the mountain drops down to the Potomac River near Keyser ... Electricity generated at Pinnacle will enter the grid through an existing transmission line that crosses... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)

    West Virginia's Stewart claims needed win  Oct 25, 2008
    He is a home-grown boy taking over the job of his dreams at a point in time when the Mountaineers were at the pinnacle of their success. If you're talking about a mountain-top experience, this surely is it. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    American, Russians return from space  Oct 24, 2008
    "This is obviously a pinnacle experience," Garriott said in televised comments. Today in Europe. (International Herald Tribune)

    Pinnacle Real Estate starts retail group  Oct 23, 2008
    Started in 2006, Pinnacle is involved in all aspects of commercial brokerage from office and industrial property sales to selling car washes but is known for apartment sales. The company recently hired Robert Edwards and Justin Krieger, former retail investment brokers at Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services Inc. in Denver, to head its new Pinnacle Retail Group ... Pinnacle founders/principals Jeff Johnson and Matt Ritter also used to be with Encino, Calif. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    10/20 Team Rankings  Oct 21, 2008
    By Southwest Recruiting AnalystPosted Oct 21, 2008. Region play is in full swing and every game counts for playoff seeding. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)

    Buena boys second at Santa Rita Invitational  Oct 21, 2008
    Buena was beaten by Parker, Boulder Creek, Pinnacle and Palo Verde by one point in a truncated rubber game. Buena head coach Amy Cooper said she was disappointed in her team s effort, but was pleased by their performance in practice Monday getting ready for tonight s key region match at Ironwood Ridge. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Cobalt Biofuels raises $25M in 3rd round  Oct 21, 2008
    "Closing a funding round of this size in this economic environment is a testimony to the strength of Cobalt Biofuels' technology and the tremendous potential that biobutanol has as a next generation biofuel," said Ken Pelowski, founder and managing partner of Pinnacle Ventures and a Cobalt Biofuels director. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Industrial buildings sold  Oct 18, 2008
    Chris Ball and Esther Kettering at Fuller represented the seller, and Mark Goodman at Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC represented the buyer. 7270 W. 118th Ave., Unit C, Westminster Griff LLC bought this 2,667-square-foot industrial condominium for $320,000 from B&T Holdings LLC. Chris Ball at Fuller represented the buyer. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    True or false: Has parenting changed over the years?  Oct 18, 2008
    - Youth is overrated while immaturity is the pinnacle of life. False. (Missoulian, MT)

    PIONEERS MARK ‘BIG STONE' CONQUEST  Oct 18, 2008
    "It's still the pinnacle of many climbers' careers," said Blair Haffly, who was part of the party scouting the route and had climbed it in 16 hours 45 minutes on his first attempt two years ago. One can imagine the feeling of reaching the top after dancing with fears and exhaustion, but as many can probably relate in their own less-risky goals, sometimes it's the adventure of getting there that fills memories. (The Union Democrat)

    Your say Is Black October a black hole for stocks?  Oct 16, 2008
    Alas, it has begun, the exploitation and greed has reached its pinnacle. The day US and other western multinationals started looking towards the East for cheap labour, they just bought some extra time for their demise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Fey just the latest to play politics for laughs  Oct 15, 2008
    Tina Fey has reached the pinnacle of success as a political impersonator: The former "Saturday Night Live" player has become so good as Sarah Palin that the vice presidential candidate appears to be doing an impression of Fey, not the other way around. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Jonathan Demme gets back to his basics with 'Rachel Getting Married'  Oct 12, 2008
    Released two years later, "Something Wild" is the pinnacle of Demme's early style. Starring Melanie Griffith as an unnerving free spirit in a Louise Brooks bob and Jeff Daniels as her yuppie quarry, the film begins as a spiky goofball comedy-romance, cute enough but razor-sharp around the edges. (Boston Globe)

    How they fared  Oct 11, 2008
    3 Tempe Marcos de Niza (5-1) lost to Phoenix Pinnacle 13-11. No. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    This week's games  Oct 10, 2008
    Tempe Marcos de Niza (5-0, 0-0) at Phoenix Pinnacle (3-2, 0-0) ... It has to contend with a Pinnacle squad that has averaged 37 points per game in its last three contests. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    The Geological Survey of Canada  Oct 6, 2008
    Pinnacle of Scientific Publishing ... The volume was the pinnacle of Canadian scientific publishing in the 19th century, said Shipley. (Suite101.com)

    Train service from Atlanta  Oct 3, 2008
    2105 Pinnacle Way, Norcross, 770-729-8544. For more information, 1-800-231-2222 or for fares, baggage and scheduling information, and to learn about discounts for students and senior citizens and early booking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Rising coaches making national waves  Oct 3, 2008
    The pinnacle of his coaching career thus far, Pawlowski guided the Cougars to the Atlanta Super Regional in '06. The Cougars dropped the series to Georgia Tech but had already made a statement by winning the Lexington Regional. (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)

    The Valley's priciest home sales  Oct 3, 2008
    Gregory Vas Nunes and his wife, Dana, bought a new home on the northeast side of the Pinnacle Peak Country Club in Scottsdale. In February, Gregory Vas Nunes became president of LG Solid Source LLC, a distributer of Acrylic Solid Surface and Quartz Surface countertops for residential and commercial markets in North America. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Colts host Hawks for homecoming  Oct 3, 2008
    The Nighthawks have also defeated Goldwater, 27-0 and Willow Canyon, 49-3, while losing to Pinnacle, 10-6. Three Nighthawk players each scored two touchdowns against Casa Grande last week, quarterback Tyler D Amore, wide receiver Adrian Brahler and running back Jeffrey Mitchell, showing that Ironwood Ridge has the capability to score both through the air and on the ground. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Kings caught in identity crisis  Oct 3, 2008
    Kofa hunting for another win vs. Pinnacle ... And when they take the field at 7 tonight against Phoenix-Pinnacle, he said he hopes to see the Kings of two weeks ago, when they upset Marana-Mountain View 20-14 on the road. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

     Walgreens back on track  Sep 25, 2008
    We're the first piece of the puzzle that includes the new Pinnacle Bank and Shell Station, he said. That's what usually happens someone does a project and the domino effect takes place. (Cody Enterprise, WY)

    Singles skiing in Canada  Sep 24, 2008
    Tour inclusions: (full details can be found )- Early bird Air Canada Q class economy airfares from Sydney to Vancouver return- Australian International Departure Taxes & Canadian Navcan Surcharge- Current Fuel Surcharges (subject to change without notice)- Return coach transfers from Vancouver to Whistler return- 9 nights accomm in a deluxe studio Pinnacle Hotel and Suites (incl 1 free night if you book before 30 Sep)- 8 day Dual Mountain early bird Lift Pass (including 1 free day if you book... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Home builders at the end of the line  Sep 24, 2008
    Homes By Ken Butera, which built subdivisions called South Oaks in Lawrenceville, Drayton Hall in Buford and Pinnacle Pointe in Winder, lists assets of $9. 5 million and liabilities of $10. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    12 spots for a post-hike meal  Sep 20, 2008
    23587 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-585-6442 Fill up on authentic Mexican and Sonoran cuisine after an invigorating hike up Pinnacle Peak. Specialties include made-from-scratch tortillas, chicken tortilla soup, steak asada wrap, Anaheim chile relleno platter, tacos al Carbon and the signature green chile sauce. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    A Rough Guide to Garibaldi Provinci...  Sep 17, 2008
    Standing at 2,319 meters above sea level, the Black Tusk is a pinnacle of volcanic rock towering over the rest of the Garibaldi Mountain Range. From the parking lot, this is a strenuous hike of 16 kilometres one way with a total of 1660 meters in elevation change. (Suite101.com)

    Dollywood Claims Best Christmas Event at 2008 Golden Ticket Awards  Sep 13, 2008
    These awards are the pinnacle of honors in the amusement industry, and it is nice to recognize parks and attractions around the world who are striving for excellence each and every day. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Skoda's picks  Sep 12, 2008
    Avondale Westview at PHOENIX PINNACLE. Phoenix Tolleson at SURPRISE WILLOW CANYON. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Chili Cook-off, different venue called a success  Sep 12, 2008
    In the business traditional category Country Market took top honors with 320 Ranch taking second place, the Pinnacle in third place, and Lone Mountain Ranch taking fourth place. In the business non-traditional category the 320 Ranch took home top honors, with Country Market in second place, Lone Peak Brewery in third and the Hungry Moose taking home fourth place. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)

    Team Rankings  Sep 9, 2008
    Arizona High School Football and Basketball. com covers high school athletics in Arizona on the Scout. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)

    How the top teams fared  Sep 6, 2008
    3 Phoenix Pinnacle (1-0) def ... 5 Tucson Ironwood Ridge (0-1) lost to No. 3 Phoenix Pinnacle 10-6. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Mustangs break Colts  Sep 6, 2008
    In other games involving Southern region teams, Mountain Ridge defeated Sunnyside, 14-5; North Canyon bet Tucson High, 20-14; Pinnacle defeated Ironwood Ridge, 10-6; Marcus de Niza routed Marana Mountain View, 55-0; and Salpointe Catholic got by Basha, 14-6. Buena is idle next week and will host Gilbert High on Sept. 19. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    That Palin's a fighter  Sep 5, 2008
    Complaints of Repub candidates by libs are the pinnacle of hypocrisy. How about your two Towers of Virtue , slick Willy and Ambulance John. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Colts play home opener tonight  Sep 5, 2008
    In other games tonight involving Southern Region teams, Casa Grande is at Mesa Westwood, Ironwood Ridge travels to Phoenix Pinnacle, Marana Mountain View is at Tempe Marcos de Niza, Rincon travels to Phoenix Alhambra, Salpointe Catholic goes up against Chandler Basha, Glendale Mountain Ridge is at Sunnyside, and Phoenix North visits Tucson High. Write a Comment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Captial One Announces Cocky Makes Seventh Annual 2008 All-America Mascot Team  Sep 4, 2008
    University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Cheerleading. Cocky is one of 12 finalist for the Capital One National Mascot of the Year. (Uscsports.com)

    GETTING AHEAD  Sep 1, 2008
    The following are new members of the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce: Cellular One Southgate Mall; Flexsolate; Home Resource; May Technology Group; Montana Planning Group LLC; Pinnacle Title w; Puddin's Place Children's Boutique; Servpro of Missoula; State Farm Insurance-Marc Spear, agency field executive; Sudden Values; Sydney Carlino, associate member with D.A. Davidson; Territorial Landworks Inc.. Recognition. (Missoulian, MT)

    Cibola football preview: Quick turnaround  Aug 29, 2008
    They lost 28-14 to Pinnacle. Arvizo expects the same balance in the region again. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    AT&T calling attention to itself at convention  Aug 28, 2008
    It is a major sponsor at the convention, it is holding daily lunches for state delegations at the Pinnacle Club, with its startling views of the Rocky Mountain range, and is co-hosting other receptions as well. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Police Reports  Aug 27, 2008
    2:23 p.m--Abandoned vehicle reported at 3500 block of Pinnacle Bay Pointe. 5:10 p.m--Theft reported at 300 block of Tanglewood Place. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    AT&T has high profile presence at Dem convention  Aug 27, 2008
    It is a major sponsor at the convention, it is holding daily lunches for state delegations at the Pinnacle Club, with its startling views of the Rocky Mountain range, and is co-hosting other receptions as well. On Monday, AT&T threw an exclusive party for the Blue Dogs, the House's moderate and conservative Democrats, at the historic Mile High Station in downtown Denver. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    LETTERS: NCT, Aug, 22, 2008  Aug 23, 2008
    Clarence Thomas: from humble beginnings to pinnacle of power, this brilliant, forthright and honest black man/Supreme Court Justice is one of my heroes (I'd vote him president any day. . (North County Times)

    DEMS-JACKSON  Aug 23, 2008
    It's a time to heal the breach," he says. Many analysts attribute Obama's success to his ability to "transcend" the old racial politics. His toughest moments of the campaign came when his former minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, injected controversial, highly racial overtones into his sermons and speeches. In July, when Jackson's "hot-mic" whispers about Obama dominated a 24-hour cable news cycle, some said it actually helped the nominee gain even greater distance from an old-school activist... (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Virtuoso & VIRTUOSO LIFE Honor the World's Most Exquisite Hotels and Unveil the 'Best Of The Best'  Aug 22, 2008
    "What remains constant about our Best of the Best Award recipients is their spirited enthusiasm, singular passion for delivering an unparalleled experience and an unwavering commitment to serving both the client and our Member travel agencies. We are proud to recognize those hotels that are stand-outs in particular areas of excellence." VIRTUOSO LIFE editors collaborated with Virtuoso's member travel advisors to select hotel nominees representing the pinnacle of service, design and luxury in the... (PR Newswire)

    Cuomo Snubs Corporate Treasurers in Rescue of Auction-Rate Debt Holders  Aug 22, 2008
    In a conference call to discuss the results, Pinnacle Chief Financial Officer said the settlements seem ``to focus more on taking care of the small guys ... New York-based Citigroup, which sold auction-rate securities to Pinnacle Airlines, has provided the airline with an $80 million line of credit secured by the debt ... To date we haven't received any concrete information about how Citigroup might deal with its larger institutional holders,'' said , Pinnacle's treasurer. (Bloomberg)

    Fly over New Zealand's unspoiled beauty  Aug 16, 2008
    Imagine jumping from the pinnacle of the Bank of America Plaza building in Midtown and swinging over Atlanta. And the Bank of America building is only 1,023 feet 289 feet closer to the ground than my Queenstown perch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    More than 10,280 students back in class  Aug 12, 2008
    Mexicayotl Academy, 128; Elgin Elementary School (k-8), 134; Pinnacle Charter High School, 125; Patagonia Union High School, 87; Patagonia Elementary School (k-8), 78; Pimeria Alta Middle and High School, 55; Little Red Schoolhouse, 200. Rate Story. (Nogales International, AZ)

    The descent of men  Aug 11, 2008
    Describing the chaotic events that ensued when a pinnacle of ice collapsed and swept away fixed ropes that climbers from several expeditions high on the mountain had counted on to aid their descent from the summit, van Rooijen lamented: "Everybody was fighting for himself, and I still do not understand why everybody were leaving each other.". Himalayan mountaineering is an inherently dangerous pastime, and climbers are always at risk from the unexpected. (International Herald Tribune)

    Prisoners of Debt  Aug 8, 2008
    The Chase loan has been sold twice and is now owned by a debt buyer called Pinnacle Credit Services, according to Pfister's reports from credit bureaus TransUnion and Experian. Pinnacle reported to those credit bureaus as recently as May six years after the bankruptcy discharge that the debt is still subject to collection ... In addition, Pinnacle has given the former Chase debt a new account number. (BusinessWeek)

    Out of the ring:  Aug 7, 2008
    The WWE is the pinnacle for all wrestlers, but many will never reach that stage or become as famous those of the WWE.. Women have also entered the squared circle with a bang. (Thomaston Times, GA)

    Outside-the-box thinking keeps Pinnacle's food brands fresh  Aug 6, 2008
    Pinnacle gives new life to old standbys - USATODAY.com ... Pinnacle gives new life to old standbys ... Pinnacle Foods scientist Richard Wullschleger, right, and Bassey Ekpo, a product development executive, examine a pizza in the company's test kitchen. (USA Today -- Money)

    Cal-Ital's second act  Aug 2, 2008
    "I thought we could be the pinnacle of production for Italian varieties publicized by Antinori and Mondavi," says Dearden. He was just one of many that saw Sangiovese and other Italian grapes as a growing opportunity. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    WINE COUNTRY: State wine win for Temecula Winery  Jul 28, 2008
    The Golden Bear Trophy ---- a shining, 10-pound statue ---- is the pinnacle of California wine awards, given out annually to the winery that wins the top prize at the state fair. And one is now resting in the award cabinet at South Coast Winery. (North County Times)

    LETTERS: NCT, July 27, 2008  Jul 28, 2008
    GFN wrote on Jul 27, 2008 1:24 AM:A very special friend asked, "Who do you think will win the election?" I replied, "Obama, with 65% of the vote. What??? 65%; an interesting number- how did you come to this? Yes, great question! I replied, I remember an election when the presidential candidate won 64% of the vote, may have been Johnson/Goldwater, and they called it a landslide. I thought, that's not much beyond 55%, why landslide? Then I found out; at least 35% of the voters... (North County Times)

    Bigger and better: Annual ‘Trek to the Big Sky' raised  Jul 25, 2008
    Happily The Club at Spanish Peaks and the Pinnacle Restaurant allowed us to use their beautiful deck, which everyone loved, said Winchester. Participants used the Ramcharger Lift to access the bottom of the mountain. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)

    Summer mountain getaways  Jul 23, 2008
    Studio suites at the Whistler Pinnacle Hotel start at a reduced $118 a night ... All-suite Whistler Pinnacle from $118/nightWant an excuse to visit British Columbia before Whistler hosts the 2010 Winter Games ... Studio suites at the Whistler Pinnacle Hotel start at a reduced $118/night. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Olympic watch: MTB  Jul 23, 2008
    The Tour de France is the pinnacle of cycling for most armchair enthusiasts ... " Focused on Beijing But what of the Olympics? Beijing will be Stander's first time at the Games and he readily admits that the Olympics are the pinnacle for him as an athlete. And he reveals that the differences between the cross country event at the Olympics is very different to races like the Epic. "I always say that you could be world champ in your sport and the general public doesn't really realise how big it... (iAfrica.com)

    United by the divide  Jul 20, 2008
    One day, as they built a rock wall and began a series of water bars - angled gutters to redirect rainwater - lightning struck near Forlorn Pinnacle, atop Osborn Mountain, just east. Thunderheads loomed to the west, and Segerstrom told the crew to bump to lower elevation to grub trail, a simpler task akin to hoeing weeds from an endless garden. (Boston Globe)

    View from the top of Germany  Jul 19, 2008
    Both Germany and Austria use this rocky pinnacle for communication purposes. The square box on the Tirolean Terrace provides data for Innsbruck airport's air traffic control system. (CNN -- Travel)

    REACH the sky: Popular fund-raiser planned Saturday  Jul 18, 2008
    Winchester said this year the trek will take participants to Andesite and the event will be on the deck of the Pinnacle restaurant. The After Midnight Band will be playing again this year. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)

    Group of Scottsdale residents worried about views  Jul 13, 2008
    A group of north Scottsdale activists known as the Coalition of Pinnacle Pea says changing the standards would be unacceptable, and that a tall hotel would ruin views of the McDowell Mountains. State officials point out that developers will pay nearly $1 billion in rent over the life of the 99-year lease. (KOLD.com, AZ)

    Forest Service reviving Mineral Peak fire tower  Jul 13, 2008
    The safety-tempered windows, which are part of a multiyear renovation of the historic tower, swayed in the wind sweeping over the 7,326-foot rocky pinnacle, but they all arrived unscratched. The Mineral Peak tower was used only briefly, but it remains a symbol of an era when manpower was as important as technology in fighting wildfires. (Missoulian, MT)

    Scottsdale home sells for $5.7M  Jul 13, 2008
    This Calvis Wyant luxury home on four and a half acres is northeast of the Pinnacle Peak Country Club in Scottsdale. Rick Cabral is the owner of Newport Development, a land development company in Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Business)

    How Can Microsoft Get Right by Me and Blow OSX Out of the Water?  Jul 7, 2008
    Clearly, 400Mhz is the pinnacle of computing power. Let us point out one more example of how unbelievably stupid Mac buyers are. (Uber-Review)

    Weight of the world too heavy for G8 shoulders  Jul 6, 2008
    The plan for Africa signed, with enormous effort, at the 2005 summit was the pinnacle of such efforts: It was a genuine and truly novel effort to confront the crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. Reports since then have concluded that it did passably well, giving Africa a lot more help than it would have received without the G8, but a lot less than the G8 promised. (Globe and Mail -- International)

    To the top of the world  Jul 6, 2008
    For most high-altitude climbers, Everest is the pinnacle of their sport. Scull is no exception. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    SA's priciest properties  Jul 2, 2008
    Sought-after by those at the very pinnacle of the social hierarchy, South Africa's most expensive properties are everything you'd expect extremely luxurious and very private. Personal lifts, scurrying housekeepers, a butler or three, spas and fully equipped home gyms are just some of the humble pleasures that the distinguished owners of these homes have come to expect. (iAfrica.com)

    The Best Albums Of 2008 (So Far), In Bigger Than The Sound  Jul 2, 2008
    Basically recorded as a thank-you note to their loyal fans in and around the Midwest, Appreciate also displays TPC at the pinnacle of their powers check the stop/startiness of "Stay That Way" or the doomy guitars of "Phantom Canyon" and is about as close as you'll ever come to witnessing the sweaty glory of their infamous live sets. It's also one of only two albums I can think of this year (the other sits at #1 on this list) that furthers the concept of "inclusion rock" (), meaning that right up... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    More of this story  Jun 29, 2008
    This next few days represent, perhaps, the final pinnacle of competitive swimming at his highest potential. But, he plans to continue his involvement in swimming as an athlete and as a teacher. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

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