Interlaken stays in the adrenalin business Jul 29, 2008
Mountain biking, paragliding, skydiving, canyoning and bungee jumping attract legions of adventure-seekers from around Europe and beyond ... "The Indians love paragliding and rafting, the Koreans love bungee jumping," Paterson, a manager with Alpin Raft, one of Interlaken's biggest adventure companies, told swissinfo. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Mexicofired up over peppers Jul 24, 2008
Food writer and spice expert Dave DeWitt describes the fad as "culinary bungee jumping.". "Very rarely do you ever hear someone say, 'I used to eat hot and spicy food but now I'm back to bland,"' said DeWitt, the author of over 30 books on chiles like "The Spicy Food Lover's Bible" and "The Chile Pepper Encyclopedia.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Rock the Desert: ‘Ignite’ Jul 23, 2008
OA FILE PHOTOMeghan Bass, 13, from Crosbyton, performs a back flip on a bungee jumping machine during the Rock the Desert festival last year in Midland. Related Multimedia. (Odessa American, TX)
Portsmouth Little League 11/12 All-Stars defeat Belmont Jul 18, 2008
A year later it was "Bungee for Bristol," as Berky promised to go bungee jumping, though he didn't have to jump because Portsmouth didn't make it out of districts. Berky wanted to put smiles on his players' faces on Thursday and came up with "Bites for Bristol." If Portsmouth wins the state championship, a K-9 dog will chase Berky around Plains Field. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Next up for a Gundy-like eruption? Jul 13, 2008
Bonus: May conclude public fit with motivational gimmick like shooting an apple off a reporter's head, bungee jumping out the nearest window or doing the whole thing remotely while soaring overhead on a hang glider. Rich Rodriguez, Michigan: Not a tepid type on the sidelines and still nursing a rash from the negative press surrounding his departure from West Virginia, Rodriguez is an elevated watch pick to click. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Grab a mirror: What's your biggest dating flaw? Jul 13, 2008
mytwo if you are around Creative party: 1) Everyone were wetsuits and bring bungee jumping gear. Outkast playing in the background. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
TAR: The BQs vs the world Jul 13, 2008
They are more hardcore than a metal guitarist having dental surgery without anaesthesia, all while bungee jumping off Mount Everest. Naked. (iAfrica.com)
Getting the scoop on an ice cream legend Jul 13, 2008
Later in life he tried bungee jumping, skydiving, helicopter skiing and rollerblading. But Dick Warren s true love was ice cream particularly vanilla and penuche pecan, which he introduced to the Four Seas Ice Cream menu shortly after acquiring the business in 1960 at the age of 25. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
For thrill seekers, adding insurance can be a smart move Jul 2, 2008
Motorcycling, skydiving, bungee jumping, white-water rafting, parasailing, and spelunking are among the activities that might not be covered by conventional medical and life insurance policies ... Motorcycling, skydiving, bungee jumping, white-water rafting, parasailing, and spelunking are among the activities that might not be covered. (Boston Globe)
Walk on the high side - Whitefish Mountain Resort’s summer attraction takes courageous and curious tourists up into the trees Jun 27, 2008
WHITEFISH - There is adventure tourism like bungee jumping, sky diving, mountain biking, rafting and zip lining. But most of those happen so fast you re left with just the thrill of the moment - and possibly a really expensive picture of your screaming face. (Missoulian, MT)
BBQ BATTLE PITS NORTH VS SOUTH Jun 22, 2008
There are a host of children's activities like bungee jumping, rock climbing, face-painting and gymborees. Live bands performed rock, jazz, blues and R&B music. (W-USA News, DC)
Celebrate America 2008 at The Rock Ranch Jun 21, 2008
To help Cason and the Blakely s, the Rock Ranch will be donating all the proceeds from a new bungee jumping trampoline attraction, cotton candy sales, face painting stations and raffle tickets. The Blakely family will also be on site to meet guests and generate awareness about this charity. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Destin is more than just beach Jun 20, 2008
The family recreation center also has bumper cars, mini-golf, bungee jumping, sky flyer and rides for little kids. We bought 24 tickets for $60. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
CALLING ALL BARTENDERS! Do you have what it takes to compete? Jun 12, 2008
From there, three U.S. Teams, with three bartenders per team, will be sent to participate at the Cocktail World Cup in New Zealand where finalists will be judged on execution, flavor, complexity and presentation and participate in unconventional activities such as Bungee Jumping, Jetboat skiing and Knock Out Challenges. Last year the Cocktail World Cup was won by Team Vegas' Anthony Alba, Eddie Perales, and Gaston Martinez, scoring a victory with "Amplextremo". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Diversions shift with the tide on barrier islands Jun 11, 2008
Bungee jumping, miniature golf and horseback riding are just a few of the many activities that make this a popular subtropical resort area. "Who's your padre?" ask bumper stickers, showing a silhouette figure clad in brimmed hat, shorts and sandals. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
China Blog: Day 4 with Cristina Visico Jun 4, 2008
After shopping Eoin, Geoff, and Pierre decided to make their day a little more exciting by bungee jumping. Ummm yeahhhh. (Calbears.com)
Extreme Turkish Bathing Jun 1, 2008
I pictured hang-gliding over the Bosporus or bungee jumping from the Aya Sophia. But I soon realized that the Thing to Do, apparently, was to get a Turkish bath. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Chairlifts In July? May 25, 2008
There are free outdoor movies, a miniature golf course, bungee jumping, a trapeze and ropes course, a rock-climbing wall, a candle making shop, a wine-tasting bar and a spa. And that's just on the plaza. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
For Tokyo's nature-starved, rafting sans raft May 11, 2008
Besides canyoning, the company offers a variety of summer and winter tours, including conventional rafting, skiing, and mountain biking, and adds bungee jumping this spring. The area has been receiving a growing number of nature-starved Tokyoites looking for a weekend getaway. (Boston Globe)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET May 8, 2008
Bungee jumping on the Nepal-Tibet border is one of them. 1,100. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Space Center Houston to Offer Summer Relief for Houston Area Families and Tourists May 3, 2008
NASAs official visitors center will have a host of new exclusive events this summer including "Radio Disney's Camp Rock" where fans can rock like the Jonas Brothers and compete for valuable prizes; Daredevil Island will transport the whole family deep into a jungle adventure filled with bungee jumping and other thrills as well as a spectacular Independence Week Celebration. About Space Center Houston. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A local comedian May 2, 2008
Skydiving, bungee jumping, plunging your fist into a bees nest these things are nothing when compared to speaking in front of a group. Now imagine speaking in front of a group and telling jokes. (Bolton Common, MA)
The worlds best biking tour vacations Apr 19, 2008
For adrenaline junkies, theres even bungee jumping when traveling with Butterfield & Robinson in New Zealand. Trek TravelSure, there's a visit to the medieval village of St. Emilion, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but vineyard-hopping is the main focus on Trek Travel's Bordeaux tour. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Genome isn't improving Apr 17, 2008
You can think of it as being similar to bungee jumping with no bungee cord. Americans now have no excuse to not see that we need to reform our system of creating money. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Talk of the Town: Extreme ironing pressing on my mind Apr 4, 2008
For example a branch of ironing has been developed that includes both bungee jumping and well-pressed clothing. Bungee ironing is, what some would call, the ultimate in the thrill of extreme ironing. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Elliott:Travel canbe dangerous Mar 27, 2008
Most thrill-seekers settle for simulated dangers such as bungee jumping, but there is a small minority that want actual peril. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
ABATE members join together to plan for festival Mar 23, 2008
New to the venue will be bungee jumping, a number of bands and additional organized rides to both the Flight 93 memorial and Quecreek Mine rescue site, he said. There's a lot of things going on that are different than in years past, Salamon said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Infotainment Mar 23, 2008
Two hundred bungee jumpers will try to jump more than 440 times from the bridge in 24 hours to attempt for the second time a new world record for mass bungee jumping. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Extreme AirRide Mar 22, 2008
It is a climbing wall on one side and on the other an Extreme Air ride, similar to bungee jumping except the riders are supported by flexible carbon fiber poles and propel themselves by jumping on a trampoline. Ive done really well with that piece, in fact, so well that my closest competitors have bought a piece of equipment like that, McDaniel says. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Over-55s 'causing holiday havoc' Mar 20, 2008
Over-55s are endangering their health by drinking too much alcohol and trying out dangerous sports such as bungee jumping on overseas trips, it warns. Excessive drinking has led to abusive behaviour from some fifty-somethings, according to the Foreign Office. (BBC News -- UK)
Byung Hun Lee, Major Korean Film and TV Star Completes First Day of Filming as Storm Shadow in Paramount Pictures' 'G.I. JOE' Mar 19, 2008
Among his feature film credits are Kim Jee Woon's "A Bittersweet Life," Park Chan Wook's "Three Extremes," "Everybody has Secrets," "Addiction," "Bungee Jumping of their Own" and Park Chan Wook's "Joint Security Area." This year he will star in two films, Kim Jee Woon's "The Good, the Bad, and the Weird" and Tran Anh Hung's "I Come with the Rain.". Storm Shadow, one of the most popular characters in the G.I. JOE universe, has a dark and complex history. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Don't be an actor in girl's life drama Mar 15, 2008
Others take up bungee jumping ... The way Carla finds and feels pleasure is, apparently, through emotional bungee jumping. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Into thin air | Mar 6, 2008
The thought of bungee jumping is up there with a two-week holiday in Baghdad for sheer appeal, parachuting is an act of lunacy, and the one occasion peer pressure forced me into abseiling it took me 40 minutes just to go over the edge. All of which makes volunteering to go paragliding quite possibly the stupidest thing Ive managed to do in 29 years of frequent lapses of judgement. (iAfrica.com)
Life changing trips Feb 27, 2008
Adventure travel 101 Many adventure travel operators stress that their trips do not include bungee jumping or another type of extreme sport, which is often the common perception. Also on this story. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Competing on calls that aren't just elk to elk Feb 27, 2008
Maddie Smith joined the club thinking, "Cool, that would give me a cool experience, just like bungee jumping.". Parental reaction tends to be mixed. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Notes: Piniella mulls over lineup Feb 22, 2008
" Like what, bungee jumping? "I like to play a little basketball," he said. "It's not like I'm playing in a league or anything like that, but I'm just doing more stuff on my feet, with agility and running so I can improve my footwork for the outfield. I've put in some work to have that kind of thing happen for me, and it'll happen. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
New Olympic events for the Millennial Generation Feb 22, 2008
The Ultramodern Pentathlon combines the traditional lineup of cross-country running, equestrian, fencing, pistol shooting, and swimming with two additional components: fire-walking and bungee jumping on horseback. It's time for tetherball to rise up and break loose from its playground roots. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Eight Life-Changing Adventure Travel Trips Feb 20, 2008
Adventure Travel 101 Many adventure travel operators stress that their trips do not include bungee jumping or another type of extreme sport, which is often the common perception. "Adventure is a big word," says George Deeb, CEO and founder of iExplore, an online adventure travel tour company. (Forbes)
Discover North Island| Feb 15, 2008
Catering to all ages and interests, activities range from skydiving and bungee jumping, to fishing and shooting. If youre looking for an all-round family pleaser, Taupo Hot Springs could be your savior. (iAfrica.com)
Pilgrim Reflections Feb 14, 2008
Oh, sure, you can get an adrenaline rush by bungee jumping off a bridge or parachuting out of a perfectly good plane. The same is true when you drive a souped-up car at breakneck speeds or brave the elements to climb up to the top of Mt. Everest. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Bursting with potential Feb 1, 2008
According to Razman, festival-goers can look forward to live sets averaging 90-minutes from each of the main acts at the Sunburst festival while outdoor activities (drum circles, bungee jumping, etc), a beer tent and food stalls will keep punters occupied outside the music for this mammoth 12-hour event. Sounds like a done deal, huh. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jim Carrey takes almighty leap of faith Jan 30, 2008
"This is what you've got to do to compete with Britney Spears," he said after bungee jumping 150 feet from the Arroyo Seco Bridge, in Los Angeles, earlier today. Carrey was performing the stunt for the upcoming Hollywood comedy, Yes Man, based on the 2005 memoir of the same name by British comedian Danny Wallace. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Jim Carrey Says 'Yes' To Bungee Jumping; Hopes To One-Up Britney Spears Jan 30, 2008
" Crazy, yes. But in a career full of craziness, where does bungee jumping rank for Carrey? "Well, I have been married a couple of times, so that definitely competes," Carrey chuckled. "Once you've done that [a] bungee jump is nothing, really. " Audiences can say yes to "Yes Man," when the film opens December 19. This report is from A VH1 Shop Exclusive! Price: $9.99 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ? 2007 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Black voters' views add complexity Jan 27, 2008
"I'm doing some political bungee jumping right now," she said. "Who's going to be there when I'm ready to vote?". (The Palm Beach Post)
Small investors prefer to play it safe Jan 24, 2008
The bungee jumping market has shocked him. But he feels that a careful investor can still make money if he invests intelligently. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
* Close encounters in Texas w{T Jan 22, 2008
Bill: It's me bungee jumping off the bridge at Victoria Falls. Watch. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
I always entertain such requests, says former Chief Justice Jan 19, 2008
That s a place famous for its bungee jumping. I am told. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Marines take tips from freerunners Jan 12, 2008
The initiative began as part of a recruitment drive for the Royal Marines called It's a State of Mind, which promotes the "sport, adventure and lifestyle" activities on offer to potential recruits, including skydiving, bungee jumping and mountain biking. As part of the campaign the marines also tried coasteering - a sport combining swimming and cliff-scrambling to get around a rocky coastline - and were planning to film themselves cage-fighting to promote the diverse activities available, but... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Letter from Washington Jan 7, 2008
Daniell laments that this sense of civic participation and pride is eroding: "New England is losing its cachet; there are people now who are more interested in bungee jumping off satellites than care about white steepled churches or town meetings.". There are positive changes as well. (International Herald Tribune)
Sayonara, siblings Jan 3, 2008
Apart from doing things that they never imagined they would do (for Sawaka, bungee jumping, where Daichi also had to face his fear of heights) or visiting places they had never been before (New Zealand), being on the race cemented their relationship. We got along really well and are much closer than we were before. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Don’t drink? Mind your own business Jan 2, 2008
The risk of bungee jumping is a nonsensical argument. However, I would say that someone who would never consider bungee jumping - - let's say because they have a fear of heights - - might very well bungee jump under the influence of alcohol because they have lost their reasoning powers. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Holiday gifts Dec 21, 2007
The Arizona Cardinals' gifted receiver went bungee jumping last offseason during a vacation to Australia. Now that he's headed back to Hawaii for his second Pro Bowl, more thrill-seeking opportunities await. (USA Today -- Sports)
Trippy weather keeps forecasters on their toes, dude Dec 17, 2007
FORT KNOX Forget snowboarding and bungee jumping, weather forecasting is this year s extreme sport. What a rollercoaster it s been, said Mark Adams, chief meteorologist for the Army post s weather station. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Small-cap stocks Still time to join the party? Dec 16, 2007
Is bungee jumping or a thrill-a-minute roller-coaster ride your idea of having a good time. If it is, then small-cap investing may be your preferred route to stock market riches. (Hindu Business Line)
Q&A with the Rangers' C.J. Wilson Dec 15, 2007
After I'd jumped -- which has an adrenaline rush like bungee jumping, where you're sort of confronted with your own mortality -- I realized that a runner at third base is not that big a deal. Things like that teach you about yourself. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
It's always sunny somewhere! Dec 11, 2007
Bungee jumping and body boarding along the Zambezi River are a few of the intrepid offerings, as well as wildlife safaris. And the last stop in South America is Los Llanos, the rugged prairie lands of Venezuelas wild west. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Your take on birth-order theories? Dec 11, 2007
He can talk just about anybody into doing what he wants, which is why I ve been bungee jumping and parasailing. Longest relationship of the three of us so far, though I am the first to go through the whole engagement/wedding process. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Napa's Secret Art Cave Dec 4, 2007
Friends describe them as exuberant - bungee jumping on vacation and swimming in the Rhine River - and they appear that way outwardly as well, wearing wildly colorful and imaginative clothing (including blazers made from bubble wrap). It is their passion for life and art that makes them interesting clients, indicated their art adviser, Thea Westreich in New York, who has worked with the couple for 17 years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chasing Excitement, Cheating Death Dec 2, 2007
Bungee jumping or skiing a black diamond slope are mild forms of the phenomenon ... Bungee jumping or skiing a black diamond slope are mild forms of the phenomenon. (Townhall.com)
Timely moves Dec 2, 2007
I had never gone bungee jumping in my life. But Im sporty and have tried a lot of adventure sports, so I didnt mind trying it out, says Rahul. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Xtreme holidays Nov 25, 2007
Even snorkeling, scuba diving and bungee jumping, which have been well known here for over a decade, still find more foreign takers. About 95% of our business is from overseas, says Anita Soin, director, Ibex Expeditions. (India Times, India)
End of the High Street hunter-gatherer? Nov 24, 2007
I'm not suggesting everyone should go bungee jumping but surely you can get more of a thrill away from the High Street. Mike Rodgers, Exeter. (BBC News -- UK)
Festival pulls in tree lovers Nov 11, 2007
Aside from Santa, there are lots of things for kids to do in a children's area outside the building, such as "bungee jumping," a kids' ride provided by Cowboy Attractions. Toddler Jayce Graham was ready to go, harnessed into a stringy device and bouncing lightly on the trampoline below him. (Florida Today)
Kenny Chesney Praises Other CMA Winners Backstage Nov 10, 2007
Backstage, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush described their own emotional state as shocked, a nervous wreck and bungee jumping all the same time. They also acknowledged the momentum that Chesney had mentioned earlier. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Chesney, Underwood, Paisley Lead Winners At CMAs Nov 8, 2007
" Seventeen-year-old Taylor Swift took home the Horizon award. "I can't even believe this; this is definitely the highlight of my senior year," a tearful Swift said in accepting the award. Her self-titled debut has sold 1.45 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and has scored three top 10 airplay singles. Underdog Tracy Lawrence picked up his first CMA Award, for musical event for "Find Out Who Your Friends Are," a collaboration with Tim McGraw and Chesney. The song, which was... (MediaWeek.com)
