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Skydiving is thrilling and unreal at the same time
Contributing ColumnistIf you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you're probably really tired of hearing me talk about skydiving. That's cool. Stop reading. Go watch a movie or something. I recommend “Prometheus.” I always wanted to skydive, so when a Groupon came...Tags: Groupon, Inc., Media Industry, Facebook, Air and Aviation Sports, Sports
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Felicity: a man's vision on granite
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterFELICITY — Before stopping here, every time Yuma resident Aisha Rashid saw the spiral staircase, the pyramid and the big church on the hill, she felt intrigued. “I would think — what the heck is (this) place,” said Rashid as...Tags: Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, Charles de Gaulle, Highway Transportation, Parachuting
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Sky Art
![<span style="font-size: small;">When the time finally arrived for the much-anticipated Champs Sports matchup between Florida State and Notre Dame, the moment was punctuated with streaks of pink smoke across the dusk skies, over the Florida Citrus Bowl, Thursday, courtesy of the world-famous 'Para-Commandos' from MacDill Air Force Base.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-12/160355320-30130304.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">When the time finally arrived for the much-anticipated Champs Sports matchup between Florida State and Notre Dame, the moment was punctuated with streaks of pink smoke across the dusk skies, over the Florida Citrus Bowl, Thursday, courtesy of the world-famous 'Para-Commandos' from MacDill Air Force Base.</span>")
Orlando SentinelWhen the time finally arrived for the much-anticipated Champs Sports matchup between Florida State and Notre Dame, the moment was punctuated with streaks of pink smoke across the dusk skies, over the Florida Citrus Bowl, Thursday, courtesy of the world-...Tags: Parachuting, U.S. Military, Facebook, Air and Aviation Sports
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News briefs: 44 killed in Iraq bombing
![<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Attacks across Iraq kill 44 in bombings targeting police, pilgrims ahead of Arab summit</strong></span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-03/233299660-20040012.png "<span style="font-size: medium;\"><strong>Attacks across Iraq kill 44 in bombings targeting police, pilgrims ahead of Arab summit</strong></span>")
Attacks across Iraq kill 44 in bombings targeting police, pilgrims ahead of Arab summit
BAGHDAD (AP) — Bombings across Iraq killed 44 people on Tuesday, striking at police and Shiite pilgrims in a torrent of violence that officials had dreaded in...Tags: Unemployment, Labor Markets, NATO, Barack Obama, Religion and Belief
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Arts Commission declines 'Skydivers' sculpture
Due to the need for costly renovations, the city of Newport Beach will not accept a donated bronze sculpture once displayed at Fashion Island. The Newport Beach Arts Commission unanimously voted Thursday to decline the Irvine Co.'s donation of...Tags: Arts and Culture, Arts, Charity, Sculpture, Air and Aviation Sports
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Girl Scouts mark centennial with Appalachian Trail section hike
WDB7 News DirectorThe Girl Scouts of America turns 100 Monday and scouts from Georgia to Maine have made big plans to celebrate. In Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on Sunday, Girl Scouts and dignitaries announced the Great Girl Scout Hike on the Appalachian Trail (AT). It...Tags: Air and Aviation Sports, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sports, Social Organizations, Youth Organizations
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Skydiving instructor dies during competition
SAN DIEGO -- An expert San Diego skydiving instructor was killed Saturday in an accident during a competition at Perris Valley Skydiving in Riverside County.
Sean Carey, 35, was declared dead shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday at Riverside County Regional...Tags: YouTube, Los Angeles Times, Air and Aviation Sports, Sports
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Skydiver Killed in Accident Mid-Competition
KTLA NewsPERRIS (KTLA) -- A 35-year-old skydiver was killed Saturday after an accident caused him to fall to the ground. The skydiver, identified as Sean Carey, was performing a solo maneuver in a skydiving competition at the Perris Valley Skydiving facility on...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Air and Aviation Sports, Sports
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Mailbag: Sweat lodge helped connection to nature
I was heartened to read your story on Andrew Soliz and his Native American sweat lodges ("A spiritual place to sweat," Feb. 10): I was a lucky participant at one of his sweats, and they are run with integrity, safety and the utmost respect for the...Tags: Healthy Diet, Fishing, Parachuting, Air and Aviation Sports, Religion and Belief
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'Jumping Jay' lives for the free-fall
Walking through the Sparr Heights Community Center in Glendale on Thursday, Jay Fragoso was interrupted mid-stride.
“Jumping Jay,” a guest called out, beckoning him over for a handshake.
It is an appropriate moniker for a man who, at 72,...Tags: Human Accomplishments, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Parachuting, Parent Organizations, Air and Aviation Sports
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Skydiving Instructor Killed in 'Swooping' Stunt Gone Wrong
KTLA NewsPERRIS, Calif. (KTLA) -- A skydiver killed during a jump in Perris died after miscalculated a risky maneuver referred to as 'swooping.' Paramedics and firefighters responded about 2 p.m. to the Perris Valley Skydiving field after friends tried and failed...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Transportation Accidents, KTLA, Air and Space Accidents, Federal Aviation Administration
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Sky diver killed in jump had been performing a risky maneuver
L.A. NOWThe Canadian skydiver who plummeted to his death in Perris miscalculated a move while performing a highly risky maneuver referred to as "swooping."...
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