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The Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578 officially dedicated its Wall of Honor on Memorial Day 2011. The wall honors present and past members of the military, both living and deceased. Alpine, USA. 30th May 2011.

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Wall of Honor dedicated on Memorial Day - Alpine

The Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578 officially dedicated its Wall of Honor on Memorial Day 2011. The wall honors present and past members of the...

by Stephen Prendergast in United States on 30/05/2011

Sports

Giant Slalom for men - 50th FIS world cup Pokal Vitranc, Kranjska Gora

Audi FIS World Cup alpine skiing, Giant Slalom for men held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. Winner is JANKA Carlo (SUI) in front of PINTURAULT Alexis (...

by Saso Domijan in Slovenia on 05/03/2011

Sports

Chateau D'oex Balloon Festival

Hot air balloon festival in the Alps at Chateau D'oex Pays D'Enhaut. The annual hot air balloon festival has been running for more than 30...

by Richard Wareham in Switzerland on 24/01/2011

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30/05/2011 - Wall of Honor dedicated on Memorial Day - Alpine - United States - The Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578...
05/03/2011 - Giant Slalom for men - 50th FIS world cup Pokal Vitranc, Kranjska Gora - Slovenia - Audi FIS World Cup alpine skiing, Giant...
14/01/2011 - Bib draw for women's Giant Slalom in Maribor - Slovenia - Bib draw and race hill preparation for...
13/01/2010 - Rainy Weather in Whistler - Canada - DMTX. Rain threatens to affect Whistler...
15/10/2009 - High altitude laboratory at Jungfraujoch - Switzerland - The Sphinx Laboratory which belongs to...

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London embraces the first snowfall of Winter
Londoners were out in force today enjoying the snow. Hampstead Heath had a vibe more akin to an alpine resort as people took to Parliament Hill in skis, snowboards, taboggans and whatev...
Marlies Schild obtains 5th straight World Cup slalom win - Zagreb
With her 5th victory in this season's 5th World Cup slalom Marlies Schild has today for the 4th time become Zagreb slalom 'Snow Queen'. Croatia. 3rd January 2012
Ivica Kostelic wins men's FIS World Cup Ski Slalom race - Flachau
Myhrer Andre, Kostelic Ivica and Deville Cristian stand at their podium places at the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Slalom after winning the cup. Austria. 21st December 2011
Men's first run in FIS World Cup Ski Slalom race - Flachau
Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Slalom. Flachau, Austria. 21st December 2011
Ladies FIS World Cup Ski Slalom race - Flachau
The Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom race was held in Flachau. Austria. 20th December 2011
Official bib draw for the Flachau FIS World cup ladies slalom
The official bib draw for the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom is held. Flachau, Austria. 19th December 2011
The 7Up Winter Wonderland  - Dublin
The 7Up Winter Wonderland has attracted thousands of people. The event features carnival rides, an ice rink, and a Christmas market as well as other family entertainment. Ireland. 18th ...
150 Krampus From Three Alpine Countries Meet in Slovenia
Krampus from Slovenia, Austria and Italy meet. Krampus is a mythological demon-like creature from Alpine countries that accompanies St. Nicholas around Christmas-time. Podkoren, Sloveni...
Annecy - A gem in the Rhone Alps - 4
At the northern tip of Lake Annecy, or Lac d'Annecy as the French would call it, lays the charming medieval town of Annecy. Annecy, France. September 2011.
Annecy - A gem in the Rhone Alps - 3
At the northern tip of Lake Annecy, or Lac d'Annecy as the French would call it, lays the charming medieval town of Annecy. Annecy, France. September 2011.
Annecy - A gem in the Rhone Alps - 2
At the northern tip of Lake Annecy, or Lac d'Annecy as the French would call it, lays the charming medieval town of Annecy. Annecy, France. September 2011.
Annecy - A gem in the Rhone Alps
At the northern tip of Lake Annecy, or Lac d'Annecy as the French would call it, lays the charming medieval town of Annecy. Annecy, France. September 2011.
Chateau D'oex Balloon Festival
Hot air balloon festival in the Alps at Chateau D'oex Pays D'Enhaut. The annual hot air balloon festival has been running for more than 30 years and provides a colourful spect...
Former Olympic skier Werner Perathoner enjoys life on the Farm
Werner Perathoner, a former World Cup skier, having competed in two Olympics, now manages his farm. During the summer, he welcomes visitors and guests who want to experience life in the...
Former Olympic skier Werner Perathoner enjoys life on the farm
Werner Perathoner, a former World Cup skier, having competed in 2 Olympics, now manages his farm. During the summer, he welcomes visitors and guests who want to experience life in the m...
Protest against the closure of the maternity ward and hospital nursery
Protest against the closure of the maternity ward and hospital nursery due to welfare austerity that cuts low volume health public structures in Domodossola, Italy. 14 July 2011.
Landslides in Brienno - Italy
A disproportionately serious landslide has destroyed the area around Brienno after only a few hours of torrential rain. Over 100 people have been left homeless and major damage caused t...
Wall of Honor dedicated on Memorial Day -  Alpine
The Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578 officially dedicated its Wall of Honor on Memorial Day 2011. The wall honors present and past members of the military, both living and deceased. Alp...
International Workers Memorial Day Protest at HSE Cuts
A protest was held at the DWP against cuts in the Health and Safety Executive on Workers Memorial Day, dedicated to those who have died in the workplace, with the slogan 'Remember ...
The Passion in the Carnian Pre-Alps
The Erto "Passion" is one of the oldest traditional religious plays in Europe.