Clarke grad receives prestigious journalism scholarship Apr 23, 2008
" Chris also had to explain why he, like Neuharth, possesses a free spirit. "The words 'free spirit' bring a few things to mind," Chris wrote. "BASE jumping, motorcycles, Dennis Hopper (Oh yeah, I know what M.A.S.H. is, too), just to name a few. So when I read this prompt I panicked. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Banff film tour gets Dahl festival rolling Apr 19, 2008
This is how Karina Hollekim describes her dedication to BASE jumping in a documentary that accompanies her through her BASE-jumping career until it came to a sudden stop, changing all aspects of her life. n Trial & Error (Canada, 2006, 8 minutes). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Man BASE jumps off Engineer: Watch the Video Mar 28, 2008
So Giraud, 24, took up BASE jumping, leaping from tall objects with an unopened parachute ... "It's not illegal, and there's nothing bad about BASE jumping," Giraud said in an interview Tuesday before the jump ... He has been BASE jumping since fall of 2007. (Durango Herald)
The Daily Break Mar 27, 2008
Issue date: 3/27/08 Section. Sudoku below Horoscopes and Ledge, play online or print it out. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Vallone comes down on diving daredevils Mar 15, 2008
Currently, there is no law to prevent people from so-called BASE jumping off the city's tall buildings and monuments, he said. "BASE jumping is an extremely dangerous activity," he said ... Vallone said BASE jumping, which stands for Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth, is not particularly common in the five boroughs, but that 10 people jumped from the World Trade Center and the Empire State Building during the past 2 1/2 decades. (Bayside Times, NY)
Daring skier base jumps off 250 ft cliff at Mt. Hood Mar 1, 2008
Matthias said he s been a pro skier for about four years but has only been base jumping for a few months. The Mississippi Head jump was his first base jump on skis. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
A brave new world awaits viewers at Banff Film Fest Jan 30, 2008
Among them 20 Seconds of Joy, a look at a Norwegian BASE jumper whose BASE jumping career came to a screeching halt introducing her to a whole new world ... Focus: BASE jumping, Human Narrative ... This is how Karina Hollekim describes her dedication to BASE jumping. (Wood River Journal, ID)
It's time whaling became extinct Jan 21, 2008
This time, BASE jumping ... But unlike swimming with stingrays, or driving rally cars, BASE jumping is not an activity in which deaths are exactly a freak occurrence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Risky pursuits| Dec 12, 2007
BASE jump at Voss (Norway) An acronym for Building, Antenna, Span and Earth, BASE jumping involves throwing yourself off (with a parachute) fixed objects such as bridges, mountains and cliffs. In many parts of the world, its considered so dangerous that its been banned there have been an average of around four BASE-jump deaths a year since 1981 but in the southern Norwegian town of Voss its actively encouraged during Extremesports Week, an event held each June. (iAfrica.com)
Home safe, even when you're away Dec 5, 2007
Also BASE jumping, polo playing, rodeo riding and racing. Like the "unattended luggage" it will be up to you to show that you showed reasonable care when travelling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Big-wave surfers need patience as well as daring Nov 20, 2007
While popular culture would love to lump big-wave surfing into the same go-for-broke, adrenaline-addled bag as a dunderheaded pursuit such as BASE jumping, the mobile playing field attendant to surfing, in addition to the knowledge required, makes it entirely unique, particularly as a sport. In the coming weeks and months, the world's elite big-wave surfers will remain constantly vigilant regardless of where they are in the world to answer the call of big-wave surfing competitions. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sisterly bond forged in baldness Nov 9, 2007
Meg lists skydiving and base jumping -- parachuting from fixed objects -- among her interests even though she has never done either because, she writes, "they seem way easier than chemo.". She had her last treatment on Halloween. (Albany Times Union)
Demand lifts SRP annual operating revenue Oct 28, 2007
Ryan Randazzo The Arizona Republic Oct. 28, 2007 12:00 AM. Salt River Project operating revenue rose 4. (AZCentral -- Business)
Parachutist Injured Getting Jump on 'Bridge Day' Oct 21, 2007
Authorities say the man was with a group of people who had BASE jumping gear ... Starting this year, applicants must have at least 100 previous jumps, either skydiving or BASE jumping. (Fox News)
A day before annual 'Bridge Day' event, parachutist injured Oct 21, 2007
He was with a group of people who had BASE jumping gear, authorities said. BASE stands for the places such jumpers usually leap from: buildings, antennae, spans and earth. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Bridge Day' Has People Jumping In W.Va. Oct 21, 2007
Starting this year, applicants must have at least 100 previous jumps, either skydiving or BASE jumping. Previously, there was a 50-jump minimum. (Click2Houston, TX)
Adrenaline, attendance sky high on Bridge Day Oct 21, 2007
They also almost never agree on the best form for BASE jumping, a sport named after the bridges, antennae, spans and earth from which they leap. Some choose to fall straight out and immediately release their chute, while others are more daring somersaulting and then waiting till the last possible moment to let their canopy fly. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Bridge Day slots slow to fill Oct 8, 2007
BASE jumping event faced with competition from other sites, organizer says ... Jump organizer Jason Bell of Bridgeport believes the reason is competition from sites in other states and countries where BASE jumping is legal, some for free ... The Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho, is the only manmade U.S. structure where BASE jumping is allowed year-round without a permit. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Feeling adventurous?| Sep 9, 2007
2nd Base (Base Jumping) Five years after the release of the resoundingly successful 1st Base, the Norwegians at Oslo BASE are back with an incredible sequel. Has to be seen to be believed. (iAfrica.com)
BASE jumper worked for youth charities Aug 16, 2007
Not only was Mr Anderton a veteran of the BASE jumping scene - he was a talented climber ... On a BASE jumping website, Mr Anderton acknowledged the sport was a pastime that scared people ... On Project Dare's website, Anderton talked about the sports he devoted his life to: BASE jumping, rock climbing and skydiving. (Brisbane Times)
Australian plunges to death in Norway Aug 16, 2007
A Brisbane man who plunged to his death BASE jumping from a mountain in Norway had spoken of how his favourite sport had become safer ... On Project Dare's website, Anderton talked about the sports he devoted his life to: BASE jumping, rock climbing and skydiving ... Mr Anderton's death is at least the third Australian BASE jumping death in Norway since 2005. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Dead Brisbane BASE jumper named Aug 16, 2007
The other Australian to die in Norway while BASE jumping in recent years was Queenslander Tony Coombes, 30. He died in May last year when he jumped off the 1100-metre cliff Trollveggen, also know as Troll Wall. (The Age, Australia)
Aussie BASE jumper killed after chute fails to open Aug 16, 2007
"It's a relatively young sport, so a lot of people are scared of it," Mr Anderton told Reuters in 2005, after BASE jumping in the Idaho town of Twin Falls ... Mr Anderton's death is at least the third Australian BASE jumping death in Norway since 2005. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Jumper killed as chute fails to open Aug 16, 2007
The 28-year-old's death is at least the third Australian BASE jumping death in Norway since 2005. Tony Coombes, 30, died during a jump at the popular site Trollveggen on the Norwegian west coast in May last year when he hit the cliff face. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Aussie dies in BASE jump in Norway Aug 15, 2007
The death is the third in three years involving Australians in BASE jumping accidents in Norway. In May last year, Queenslander Tony Coombes, 30, died when he jumped off Norway's 1,100-metre cliff Trollveggen, also know as Troll Wall. (Canberra Times, Australia)
You play what? Aug 4, 2007
For every real sport out there, like football, golf, chess, fishing and base jumping, there have to be hundreds of new sports whose competitors are just as serious, but slightly less self-obsessed. With mainstream sports current falsehoods growing ever more obvious to its fanatical fan base, a new breed of sport is taking over. (iAfrica.com)
'I helped MI5. My reward: brutality and prison' Jul 29, 2007
I asked for a book on base jumping. He never came back, and I never got the book. (Guardian Unlimited)
* KMT attacks military parade plans Jul 24, 2007
At a separate setting yesterday, Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng (), who also doubles as the National Day celebrations committee chairman, said base jumping by paratroopers would be part of the program. The army said that weather permitting -- clouds at 915m and a wind speed of no more than 24kph -- base jumping would be feasible, Wang said ... The army came forth with the idea of a base jumping performance, Wang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Pit Bulls and Stupid Fools Jul 22, 2007
Or base jumping without a chute ... Or base jumping without a chute. (Townhall.com)
Look for Newly Profitable Stocks To Boost EPS Jun 6, 2007
Today in Investor's Business Daily stock analysis and business news. Herbalife Shaped Up For A Healthy Run. (Investors Business Daily)
VOOM HD Networks Invites You to Be a Part of the Altitude Everest Expedition 2007 Jun 5, 2007
Accompanying Anker to retrace Mallory's steps is British climber Leo Houlding, who has set a blazing trail through the climbing world, specializing in speed climbing and base jumping. As well as appearing on the BBC's Emmy Award-Winning Top Gear program when he raced Jeremy Clarkson up the face of the Verdon Gorge (while Clarkson drove up), Houlding has free climbed the El Nino route in Yosemite and recently completed the first free ascent of the Casserato pillar on Fitzroy in Patagonia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Did A-Rod put foot in mouth? Jun 1, 2007
Boston Red Sox - Did A-Rod put foot in mouth. Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. (Boston Globe)
Late 'glide' led to adventurer's death May 20, 2007
On May 9, Hall died after "BASE jumping" from a cliff for a documentary. Gerdes said the two jumpers glided outside the canyon to their intended landing zone on the sea ice. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lead-Deadwood Middle School April Students of the Month May 16, 2007
He also wants to go base jumping. Jessica Addington is the daughter of Belinda and Randy Addington. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Jimmy Hall, 41, Discovery Channel host May 14, 2007
The accident occurred near Sam Fjord on Baffin Island in Canada as Hall and two crew members were filming a documentary on the region that included BASE jumping parachuting from a fixed object in the treacherous mountains. The area Hall was jumping from is accessible only by plane, snowmobile or dogsled. (Variety)
BASE jumpers fined after leaping from Q1 building May 1, 2007
Christopher McDougall, 31, and Daniel Aldridge, 25, both from Wollongong, pleaded guilty today in the Southport Magistrates Court to unlawful BASE jumping from a building ... The court was told neither were aware BASE jumping was illegal in Queensland but neither would confirm this outside court ... However, she berated them for failing to gain permission from Q1 management or to enquire about the legality of BASE jumping in Queensland. (NEWS.com.au)
Video: Winged Man Makes History - Soars Within Two Meters Of Christ The Redeemer - Downloadable Video Available Apr 29, 2007
After more than a year of planning this event, and with the help of his frequent BASE Jumping friend, Jeb Corliss, Cani was able to freefall past the statue, which stands 38 meters (125 feet) atop the 710 meter (2,330-foot) tall Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city and its world renown beaches. MEDIA INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH LUIGI CANI AVAILABLE. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daredevils' dawn leap from Q1 Mar 29, 2007
Two NSW men have been charged over BASE jumping from the Q1 building on the Gold Coast ... Both were charged with BASE jumping from a building, which carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail or a $1,600 fine. (Sydney Morning Herald)
BASE jumpers busted Mar 29, 2007
Two New South Wales men have been charged after BASE jumping from the Q1 residential tower on the Gold Coast ... Five Australians have died in BASE jumping accidents in the past three years and many more have been injured. (Sydney Morning Herald)
WEB SCOUT: iFilm's selective alternative to YouTube Mar 4, 2007
As Goss continued around the room, he heard about video of a guy BASE jumping off the Eiffel Tower and a commercial for Volkswagen that "brings hand puppetry to the next level.". When the meeting was over Goss was pleased. (Los Angeles Times)
Feature Films Feb 28, 2007
Base jumping is the sport of jumping off things, preferably tall things, with a parachute. The team members have their eyes set on jumping from a cliff in Mali. (Durango Herald)
Digital playgrounds Feb 21, 2007
You'll also have just as much fun if you ignore your official "duties" and romp around the city while your character's skills satisfyingly increase, simply enjoying the thrill of hurling huge objects, scaling towering buildings, leaping from rooftop-to-rooftop, juggling hapless gang members using explosives, performing Evil Knievel stunts, and base jumping. It's great to play a game with such unshakeable belief in the vast possibilities of its urban playground that it refuses to offer a scripted... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Multiplayer FPS Mods Jan 19, 2007
God-forbid you detach your retinas from your game display to do something boring in the real world, like base jumping or diving with sharks. Thank the lord there's an alternative way to get your fresh gaming fix. (IGN PC Games)
Cards land a winner? Gee whiz Jan 15, 2007
A clause in his quarterback's contract that prevents him from doing anything crazy, such as riding motorcycles, BASE jumping or dating Britney Spears. All are bound to end in disaster, even with a helmet. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Dead man was top BASE jumper Jan 9, 2007
He declined to give details of the incident but denied Mr Arnason had been BASE jumping. "All I can say it was 100 per cent human error," he wrote. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Humor me: Predicting your '07 Jan 9, 2007
BASE jumping, street luging and extreme skiing will keep you feeling vibrant. The 8-ball reports better not tell you now to question of whether you should run with the bulls in Pamplona. (KHOU.com, TX)
Benni the ice man's last jump Jan 8, 2007
(BASE jumping is a form of parachuting that involves jumping from objects such as cliffs and skyscrapers ... Declining to give details of the incident, Mr McDougall said he knew what happened and it was not BASE jumping. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
