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Video of the Day: Paraplegic girl bungee jumps in Whistler
Mar 19th, 2012 at 7:00PM:
Traveling with disabilities poses its own set of challenges. However, challenges can be overcome. That's what makes this video so inspiring. Not one to let her paralysis keep her from enjoying an adventure, this paraplegic woman bungee jumped - with her wheelchair - off a bridge in Whistler, BC. The next time you're feeling skittish about hitting the road, trying something new or testing your ...
Skyscraper as theme park: Architect re-imagines thrill rides on a vertical scale
Jan 4th, 2011 at 8:30AM: Can you imagine a theme park in the middle of Manhattan? Finding the capital to acquire the land and raise the buildings on it to create the necessary open space would be nearly impossible.
But what if that theme park could be built vertically, as a theme park skyscraper?
That's the idea behind architect Ju-Hyun Kim's vertical theme park prototypes. Kim says in order to be eco-friendly and ...Three exciting winter deals from the Four Seasons
Dec 6th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts wants to host you for ski season and is offering some great deals this season. So, instead of just hitting your old standby or scrambling at the last minute, go upscale this time. The Four Seasons is delivering bargains from Jackson Hole to Whistler, BC. Chances are, there's a great one waiting for you.
Skiing in Jackson Hole – This resort is hosting the ...No Wrong Turns: Insurance for a Road Trip
Mar 21st, 2008 at 8:00AM: Before we left on this trip, I just about had a nervous breakdown when it seemed like no insurance company would cover us. Most places won't insure for more than 6 months at a time and when I mentioned we were driving to South America the usual response was silence followed by an incredulous "You're driving?" Turned out the insurance options are quite limited for a long road trip...who knew? The ...
