Elderly Marathon Runners
Posted on November 14, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society, Sport
100 year old Fauji Singh, an Indian migrant to England completed another marathon, while English born Wilf Cooper snuck out on his wife to run another marathon. These men are some of Great Britain’s oldest marathon runners. Read more…
Fashion Air Bag Designed For Cyclists
Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin in Sport, Technology
Many cyclists won’t wear crash helmets because they don’t like the look of them. Now designers have come up with a fashion alternative, that can be worn around the neck. Read more…
Pepper Sprayed Haka Dancers
Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin in Sport
As the world watched, the New Zealand All Blacks performed their traditional Haka before their French opponents at the Rugby World Cup Final. Across the world police pepper sprayed haka dancers. Read more…
Courageous Teenage Lone Sailor Almost Half Way
Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin in Sport
15 year old Laura Dekker, the courageous teenage, New Zealand born, Dutch sailor, who sparked an international debate over child adventurers, is nearing her goal to become the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the world, despite objections by the Dutch authorities. read more…
Triathlons And Marathons Deadly Sports
Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin in Sport
Two deaths have recently occurred in a triathlon. A 40 year-old female competitor in the Nautica New York City Triathlon died after experiencing difficulty breathing during the swimming portion of the marathon, following the death of a 64 year old man. Read more…
New Zealands Flying Hovercraft
Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin in Sport, Technology
Developed by Rudy Heeman of Nelson, this Flying Hovercraft is a “wing in ground effective vehicle” from New Zealand. Heeman has produced a hovercraft that can fly, as well as being used as a water or land vehicle. Read more…
Jumping Killer Sturgeon
Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin in Environment, Sport
When a 25 lb sturgeon leapt into a boat of a 25 year-old Florida woman, she was left with a broken leg. Gulf sturgeon can weigh up to 200 lbs and exceed lengths of eight feet. Read why the sturgeon are not attacking the boaters…
The Boom In Adventure Tourism
Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin in Promotion, Real estate, Sport, Travel
Adventure tourism is absolutely booming. It is no longer restricted to a handful of daredevils, having grown to a US$89 billion industry in 2009. Read where the best deal is…
Working Sinking Boat
Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin in Business, Humour, Sport
Julien Berthier, a French artist, designed and built a fully functional boat to appear as if it is sinking. A 6.5m (21ft) yacht was cut in half with a new keel and motor positioned so it remains in the sinking position, while being a fully functional boat. He describes it as “the permanent and mobile [...]
Youngest Lone sail continues Attempt To Circumnavigate The Globe
Posted on December 20, 2010 by admin in Sport
Laura Dekker, 15, the highly controversial youngest lone sailor, has completed the longest leg of her around the world solo sail, as she attempts to circumnavigate the globe. She hopes to finally get a good night sleep. Read more…
