A ski is a long, flat device that is worn on the foot and is designed to help the wearer slide smoothly over snow. Originally it was intended as an aid to travel in snowy regions, but they are now mainly used for recreational and sporting purposes. Also, a ski may denote a similar device used for purposes other than skiing, for example, for steering snowmobiles. Skis were usually wooden planks made from a single piece of wood, however, now they are made from a complex assembly of components including glass fiber, Kevlar, aluminum etc. Most skis are long and thin and curve upwards at the front to prevent digging into the snow. Snowboards on the other hand are boards, usually with a width the length of one's foot, with the ability to glide on snow. In Forest Hills skiing and snowboarding are a popular sport. Ski and snowboard dealers in Forest Hills are listed with YellowPagesGoesGreen.�

What’s the Harm? Studies Show GMOs May Cause Plenty

  Written by:  Lee Ann Rush Recent legislation dubbed the “Monsanto Protection Act” has put the controversy over genetically engineered (GE) foods* back into the headlines, as research continues to identify more and more negative effects resulting from the proliferation of these “Frankencrops.”   GE foods are those which have had their genetic composition altered in order to add a “desirable” trait..