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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

3-2-1, Leap! - San Francisco Bay Times

You may have seen my TEDx talk. If so, you know its premise is having the courage to take a leap. My first story was about the first time I jumped off a high dive at the swimming pool. The second story was the leap of coming out. Both of those were scary. Did they prepare me for leaping out of plane 14,500 feet in the air? Not so much. You can't die from the first two.
Philosophy
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

A day in the life of 28-year-old CEO Lucy Guo who completes a 50-minute HITT workout every morning | Fortune

Lucy Guo combines extreme adventure, nonstop entrepreneurial work, global travel, and leadership of Passes to scale creators and build businesses from creator relationships.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago

Dr. Tim Seelig and Husband, Singer/Musician Bobby Jo Valentine, Go Skydiving - San Francisco Bay Times

Dr. Tim Seelig and his husband Bobby Jo Valentine went skydiving as part of Seelig's bucket-list adventures approaching his 75th year.
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fromEsquire
1 week ago

I'm a Professional Skysurfer. At 50 Years Old, I Attempted My Most Daring Stunt Yet.

Skysurfing uses rigid, modified snowboard wings for high-speed aerial maneuvers and ground-skirting hook-turns, blending flight, extreme stunts, and innovative equipment.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

"You have to live for now": In Freefall, Aria Shahrokhshahi follows a 62-year-old skydiver as she prepares for her next jump

Aria's initial idea arose from his humanitarian aid work in Ukraine, where he met Paul, a 60-year-old ex-military soldier who breaks stereotypes.
Film
Mindfulness
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

Facing Fear at 10,000 Feet: A Skydiver's Approach to Staying Grounded Through Yoga

Yoga practices can aid in tackling fears and enhancing focus during extreme activities like skydiving.
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fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

A Chinese university expelled a female student for dating a foreigner, triggering debates about gender bias and nationalism.
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fromFortune
1 month ago
Science

The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy

fromFortune
1 month ago
Science

The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy

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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

This 86-year-old skydiver is barnstorming New England on the way to her 1,000th jump

Kim Knor, an 86-year-old former parachuting gold medalist, aims to complete her 1,000th skydive by fall.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYC mayoral candidates hit the beach - and the sky - July 4 weekend

Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo both spent the weekend with high rollers in the Hamptons; Curtis Sliwa chilled with residents on the Lower East Side.
New York City
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Searching for the Ideal 4th of July Movie? Look No Further Than 'Drop Zone'

The general perception was that 'Drop Zone' was a ridiculous and disposable programmer, suffering criticism for its plot holes despite its box office performance.
Film
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

UFC 317: Jhonata Diniz Reflects on Hot Air Balloon Fight

Jhonata Diniz merges his love for fighting and skydiving in a unique high-altitude MMA bout that culminates in a parachute jump.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Second victim of skydiving incident in Devon identified as instructor

Two individuals tragically died in a tandem skydiving incident in Devon, highlighting safety concerns in the sport.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Skydiver suffers critical injuries in southern Maine

A skydiver fell from over 50 feet and was critically injured, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.
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