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Where the 'rich' go to play Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:19AMPlettenberg Bay is the "playground" of the rich according to my travel bible, Lonely Planet . My idea of wealth being informed by the vulgar excesses of hip-hop videos, Forbes magazine lifestyle features and ANC Youth League parties, I went to town expecting to see people draped in diamonds and water fountains filled with champagne.
Skiing at 90? No problem Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:11AMVAIL, Colorado - He might be 90 years old, but that's not stopping Jacob "Jack" Kaufman from skiing - and he's not wasting his time on the bunny slopes, either. Kaufman moves fast. Nobody on the hill seems to give him a double-take because not only is he skiing as well as most people, he doesn't look like he's 90, either. Kaufman, who lives in Michigan, was in Vail last week with his family to ...
Skiing at 90: no problem Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:12AMHe might be 90 years old, but that's not stopping Jacob "Jack" Kaufman from skiing - and he's not wasting his time on the bunny slopes, either. Kaufman moves fast. Nobody on the hill seems to give him a double-take because not only is he skiing as good as most people, but he doesn't look like he's 90, either. Kaufman, who lives in Michigan, is in Vail this week with his family to celebrate his ...
Keystone mayor takes a dive for military Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:14PMKEYSTONE HEIGHTS -- Mary Lou Hildreth, the plucky, motorcycle-riding mayor of Keystone Heights, can add skydiving to her resume now that she has jumped from "a perfectly good airplane" with a U.S. Army soldier strapped to her back.
Sacramento woman to mark 70th birthday by jumping from plane Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:03AMA week before he died in a rock-climbing accident in 1992, Randall Woolen went sky diving. The 30-year-old U.S. Army Special Forces veteran loved the rush of air on his face and the surge of adrenaline in his veins, and he loved the outdoors.
Skydiver, 93, gets thrill of lifetime Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:37PMThree generations of one family did a sky dive Friday onto Coquina Beach, led by 93-year-old patriarch Lawrence Robinson .
Three generations of one family slated to sky dive on Manatee this afternoon Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:14PMBRADENTON — Three generations of one family are slated to sky dive this afternoon onto Coquina Beach, led by 93-year-old patriarch Lawrence Robinson .
Hallmark store owner built biz on Beanies Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 3:25AMWhen Valentine's Day rolls around, Rich Wentworth gets the stray phone calls at Hallmark Galleries.
Much fun to be had this weekend Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:31AMIt’s a big weekend in Albert Lea.
SingleHop Launches Tandem Reseller Program: Redefining the Way Servers Are Resold Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:18AMCHICAGO, Feb.
SingleHop Launches Tandem Reseller Program: Redefining the Way Servers Are Resold Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 7:52AMSingleHop, a leading Chicago-based dedicated and managed web hosting provider, today launched a groundbreaking new reseller program called Tandem.
Tourist takes plunge and proposes Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 10:17AMOne man got the jump on the Valentine's Day marriage proposals in Queenstown yesterday, asking his partner of four years to marry him by landing on a sign after a 15,000-foot tandem skydive with NZone.
City to host major winter festival in Feb. Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 5:36PMOrganizers are calling it an event for people all over the region.
Local briefs: Tigrett excels, burglary arrests, home-school events, development grants Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 5:31AMTigrett Middle School ranked seventh in Tennessee for exceptional student performance in math and reading and language arts, according to a news release from the school Thursday.
Neutral Tandem Dips Amid Downgrade on Competition Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:10PMNeutral Tandem shares slip as analyst downgrades, pointing to rising competition Recreation - Drop Zone - Aviation - Skydiving - United States
Skydiver Alistair reaches new heights Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 1:40AMA FORMER paratrooper who lost both legs while on patrol in Northern Ireland has been crowned British Skydiver of the Year.
Living the high-life Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:32PMBy: Bryan Friesen, COMMENTARY As the plane gains altitude, its engines roar with vicious tenacity and the trees and lakes below shrink into oblivion. At 13,500 feet, the aircraft’s side door swings open, emitting a swirling howl. I hear a faint voice over the torr...
Build On Your Bargains Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 5:58PMTalk about a shopping shift. After more than a decade of declines, coupon clipping by consumers was up 36% in 2009, according to research firm Borrell Associates.
Build On Your Bargains Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 5:58PMTalk about a shopping shift. After more than a decade of declines, coupon clipping by consumers was up 36% in 2009, according to research firm...
Year in Review: Local politics briefly bask in national spotlight Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 4:15AMMANITOWOC Only rarely does a local mayoral election anywhere in the United States attract national attention. But the triumph of a 22-year-old part-time student and grocery clerk over a Notre Dame- and M.I.T.-educated engineer propelled Justin Nickels and Manitowoc into the media spotlight in April.
Sky's the limit for Memphis man as he marks his 98th birthday Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 12:00AMCharles Bullard flew to 14,500 feet, sat with his legs swinging from the open door of an airplane and jumped out.In goggles and a blue jump suit, Bullard was connected at the shoulders and hips to tandem skydiving instructor Mark Gerlach as the two free fell for 60 seconds at roughly 120 miles an hour.It was one heck of a way to celebrate Bullard's 98th birthday in October."I didn't have time to ...
90 reasons to skydive Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 10:20AMWhangarei great-great-grandmother Violet Maskell is a high-flying thrillseeker, despite her advanced years. There was an uproar from her family when she announced earlier this year she would try skydiving to celebrate her 90th birthday.Daughters...
90 reasons to skydive Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 9:28AMWhangarei great-great-grandmother Violet Maskell is a high-flying thrillseeker, despite her advanced years. There was an uproar from her family when she announced earlier this year she would try skydiving to celebrate her 90th birthday.
Inquiry to view video of skydive Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 10:14AMVideo footage shot by a Taupo skydiver before his parachute malfunctioned six metres from the ground will be examined as part of an investigation into the accident's cause.
Brazilian centenarian takes up skydiving Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 9:09PMBrasilia, Dec 21 : A 100-year-old woman went skydiving for the first time in her life this weekend and now wants to repeat the feat, which she called 'unforgettable' and 'unique', media reports said.
Biggest Christmas Gift Survey Reveals Sex-obsessed Australia Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 2:14AMExperience gift company, Adrenalin.com.au recently completed Australia's largest ever survey onChristmas gifting, with over 80,000 Australians giving us the low down on the Christmas presents theyhave received over the years - with startling results! (PRWeb Dec 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3363594.htm
Biggest Christmas Gift Survey Reveals Sex-obsessed Australia Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 1:01AMExperience gift company, Adrenalin.com.au recently completed Australia's largest ever survey on Christmas gifting, with over 80,000 Australians giving us the low down on the Christmas presents they have received over the years - with startling results!
Man dies after birthday skydive Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 5:05AMA man believed to be celebrating his 70th birthday has died in a tragic skydiving accident.
70-year-old birthday parachute jumper dies Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 9:31PMAN ELDERLY man has died on the Gold Coast while making his first ever parachute jump to celebrate his 70th birthday. The man was performing a tandem jump over North Kirra Beach about 10am when he lost consciousness on the way down, authorities say.
Today's headlines: The dwindling ranks of WWII vets; Sky diving octogenarians Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 11:05AMView full size View full sizeBonjour, readers of Northwest Headlines! Our primary focus today is on members of "The Greatest Generation." I may not be able to recall Saturday's breakfast, but the veterans of World War II, in their eighth...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - L07spot1 jpg Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 2:27AMphotos courtesy Carpenter family Top, Ben Carpenter, owner of Two Dice Pawn Shop, celebrates his 85th birthday by tandem skydiving in Perris, Calif., in November.
Couple jump to celebrate 30 years Monday, November 30, 2009 @ 4:21AMBy JESSICA GOODMAN Times-News Staff Writer MILLS RIVER -- On July 22, 1979, Kathy Stringer's future husband, Larry, gave her a first date to remember. He took her skydiving, and her first jump was a static line jump.
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Canadian skier would love to be an NFL QB Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 3:42PMRobbie Dixon, a 24-year-old North Vancouver native, ended last season on a promising note with a seventh and a fifth in downhills at Kvitfjell, Norway, on a course similar to the 2010 Olympic track at Whistler. He’s a friendly, everyman sort who comes across as the perfect best buddy.
Woman, 95, celebrates birthday by skydiving Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 7:01PMHowes Cave woman jumps out of plane for second time in five years...
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Daphne Oz: The Summit Series: Lessons in Being Brave Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 1:18PMI remember, back when the Harry Potter books first hit the scene, my family and I would play a very cheesy game amongst ourselves, trying...
Valiant grannies in 11 000ft freefall Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 11:37PMSKYDIVING is a feeling that you cannot describe to anyone. That’s what 78-year-old grandmother Charlotte Henman said after free-falling thousands of feet over the weekend.
Providence woman on Oprah show Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 9:42PMJudy D'Arcy was chosen in response to a request for women who wanted to shake up their lives
A 14,500 Foot Leap of Faith So you think you'd like to skydive? Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 9:34AMIt was 1998 when my youngest daughter, Tiffany, came home and announced, “Dad, I want to go skydiving.” I was a little bit taken aback… but not too much so. I think it is in her genes. Her Dad has always been a little bit of an adrenalin junky.
World renowned skydivers land at Kala Patthar plateau Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 8:02AMThe world's renowned skydiving champion Wendy Smith and two other people have made a successful landing at the Gorak Shep, Kala Patthar plateau, lying at an altitude of 17,192 feet (5,242 meters), right beside Mt. Qomolangma (also known as Mt. Everest). The adventure seekers Wendy Smith of New Zealand, tandem master Tom Noonan of the United States and Jai Kishan of India were members of the ...
Write comment Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 12:58AMWorld skydiving champions made a successful landing at the Gorak Shep, Kala Patthar plateau, lying at an altitude of 17,192 feet (5,242m), right beside Mt. Everest Thursday.
Indian national sets record in skydiving in Nepal Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 9:06PMKathmandu, Oct 29 (PTI) A 35-year-old IAF Wing Commander was among three daredevils who set a new world record in skydiving by jumping from a height of 21,000 feet into a plateau near Mount Everest.
Champion sky diver talks about his passion Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 4:56PMPart engineer... part skydiver, Chris Gay designed the diamond canopy formation for a world record jump back in 2007.
Man hurt in skydiving incident Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 5:49PMA man participating in a tandem-skydiving jump at the Warren County Airport was injured Sunday afternoon.
Zip-lining: New craze for adrenaline junkies Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 9:18AMGessa Marie T. Gunhuran STC Media Intern read more
Gift Schemes Take Advantage Of Customers Monday, October 19, 2009 @ 6:32PMThe Channel 4 I-Team has learned some of the exotic gift certificates marketed on the Internet aren't worth the paper they're printed on.
Skydivers to drop into the Florida Keys Monday, October 19, 2009 @ 3:00PMMany visitors land in the Keys by car, boat or plane, ready to enjoy a warm, gentle tropical breeze. But about 250 visitors will feel a 120-mph breeze when the Keys Boogie skydiving weekend comes to Marathon.
Skydiver in hospital after 'unorthodox' approach Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 9:22PMA skydiver was lucky to escape with just a pulled muscle after he mistimed his landing and hit the ground with force at Rotorua Airport on Friday.Witness Bruce De Vorms said the skydiver appeared to be descending quicker than...
Skydiver in hospital after 'unorthodox' approach Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 11:52AMA skydiver was lucky to escape with just a pulled muscle after he mistimed his landing and hit the ground with force at Rotorua Airport on Friday. Witness Bruce De Vorms said the skydiver appeared to be descending quicker than normal before he "bounced" into the air just before hitting the ground.