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The highway to happiness; Pilgrims cross the world to conquer the summit of Adam's Peak, watch the Sri Lankan sunrise and pray. But there are more than three steps to heaven.(Features)
The Independent (London, England); 5/26/2001; Partridge, Frank; 1290 words
; ... gather to climb Sri Lanka's holiest mountain, Adam's Peak. The dramatic, pyramid-shaped peak is visible from the ocean 70 miles to the west ... population - have laid the strongest claim to Adam's Peak, building shrines along its slopes and a temple ...
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Adams two-timing Pikes Peak climb / Off-road specialist sets sights on being class of two classes
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph; 7/26/1990; Steve Page; Gazette Telegraph; 433 words
; ... same time - almost - Adams will be driving an Eagle Talon in the Pikes Peak Open division. That ... the same day on the Peak. Adams says it'll be tough ... smoke to get up Pikes Peak than what we've been ... other hill climbs," Adams said. "We've been ...
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Late arrival gives Peak rookie a rare win/ Adams loses Class F truck race after receiving 40-second penalty
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph; 7/30/1990; Tim Mimick; Gazette Telegraph; 329 words
; ... into good luck at the Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb about as often ... division championship. Don Adams drove the course in 13:04 ... reaching the start line in time. Adams finished second. Adams competed in the Pikes Peak production division, then ... for another passenger and Adams missed ...
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Sri Pada: sacred pilgrimage mountain of Sri Lanka.(Adam's Peak)
Focus on Geography; 9/22/2007; Wright, John B.; 3831 words
; ... names over the centuries: Samanala Kanda, Sumanakula, Civan-olipata, Sivanolipadam, Shiva's Peak, Pico de Adam, Adam's Peak, Adam-malai, St. Thomas's Peak, and Sri Pada. Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and Muslims all revere this high place, which ...
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Meadors & Adams Inc.(Insurance)(earned the "Peak Performer" designation from MetLife Auto & Home)(Brief Article)
Arkansas Business; 7/28/2003; 35 words
; Meadors & Adams Inc., an independent insurance agency in Little Rock, has earned the Peak Performer designation from MetLife Auto & Home. The designation is based on outstanding yearly performance and customer service.
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'91 Pikes Peak date still undecided/ Adams continues to wait on appeal
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph; 8/3/1990; Steve Page; Gazette Telegraph; 397 words
; Whether or not the 1991 Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb will be run July 4 remains ... s race. That's the opinion of Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb Association president ... THE WORD: There is nothing new on Don Adams' appeal of the 40-second penalty assessed ... return to the starting line Sunday. Adams ran first ...
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The highway to happiness Pilgrims cross the world to conquer the summit of Adam's Peak, watch the Sri Lankan sunrise and pray. But there are more than three steps to heaven
The Independent - London; 5/26/2001; Frank Partridge; 1292 words
; ... gather to climb Sri Lanka's holiest mountain, Adam's Peak. The dramatic, pyramid-shaped peak is visible from the ocean 70 miles to the west ... population - have laid the strongest claim to Adam's Peak, building shrines along its slopes and a temple ...
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King of the Hill; Vail Resorts is a peak performer. CEO Adam Aron has transformed the U.S. ski industry. But is continued success an uphill battle?
Newsweek; 2/21/2005; McGinn, Daniel; 1697 words
; Byline: Daniel McGinn For some skiers, the midday meal is a modest repast--say, a brown-bag lunch, some watery cocoa or a bowl of expensive chili eaten elbow-to-elbow in a drafty mountainside cafeteria. But those skiers don't dine at the Game Creek Club atop Vail Mountain, where members pay a
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Kaye Adams: Extending peak calling time by two hours is a great idea - anything that stops people ringing early gets my vote.(Features)
Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 1/22/2005; 369 words
; ... portrayed at all times as a profit-grabbing phone-giant. Nonetheless, I am going to break ranks and applaud its decision to extend peak calling time by two hours so that it starts at 6am rather than 8am. Frankly, anyone who calls me before 8am deserves to pay with ...
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Intrepid Adam is in peak condition; HEALTH: Everest camp at 20,000ft is a tall order for first-time mountaineer.(News)
Birmingham Mail (England); 4/4/2006; 318 words
; Byline: By Steve Johnson INTREPID Adam Wyre is gearing up for his greatest challenge - a gruelling 20,000ft climb to the base camp of the world's highest mountain. Adam Wyre, aged 27, is in training for the experience of a lifetime next year. And his inspiration for the daunting feat are his father
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