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Crazy Person To Jump From Outer Space On Red Bull Website

Richie Phillips — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:46:01 +0000

It’s set to happen as I write this. A person is set to jump from 120,000 feet, technically from outer space. UPDATE : It has actually been postponed due to weather, but here’s the story anyway This is courtesy of Red Bull Stratos. It’s actually called the “Mission To The Edge Of Space” , and [...]

Wish Jump 2012 — Take A Glimpse At What Scott Will Be Doing [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:47:55 +0000

If you haven't heard by now, I am jumping out of a perfectly good airplane on the morning of August 25th at Saratoga Skydiving Adventures. I am very excited about this event not only because of the thrill of it all, but more importantly it's for a great cause, The Make A Wish Foundation Of Northeast New York.

The WWE — A Big Reason Scott Is Skydiving For Make A Wish [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:11:29 +0000

Most folks who know me know what a huge pro wrestling fan I am. I have been watching since the early 80's and still enjoy it as much today as I did back then. Recently when asked if any of us here at the radio station would like to skydive for the Make A Wish Foundation Of Northeast New York, I jumped (no pun intended) at the chance. The WWE is a big reason for that excitement to help out this very worthy cause.

Scott Is Jumping From A Plane For Make A Wish

Scott Blaine — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:02:06 +0000

I have always been the kind of guy to help out a good cause. When I was young I would always ask my parents for some change during the holidays to give to a charity. It always gave me a good feeling to help those less fortunate than myself. On August 25th, I will be [...]

Guy Jumps Out of Plane With Google Glasses- Richie's Tech Talk [Video]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:52:13 +0000

Google+ recently released “Google Glass” which allow users to share what they are actually seeing through specialized eye glasses. Cool enough? Try watching this video of four skydivers jumping out of a zeppelin, live, while using Google Hang Out through the glasses : The article where we found this video (here) goes on to describe [...]

NASCAR Driver Finds New Way To Crash At Daytona – Skydiving [Video]

John Stanley — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:55:37 +0000

NASCAR driver Brian Vickers dropped into the Daytona International Speedway for a promotional visit last Wednesday. The drop-in visit was literally just that as Vickers became the first driver in history to parachute into the speedway.

Subtle Differences Between Key Largo, Florida And Albany, NY

Richie Phillips — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:39:40 +0000

This past weekend I visited my mother in Key Largo, Florida, which is the first "Key" as you travel from Miami to Key West. It's famous for the 1948 movie of the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. While there, I noticed- being the very astute person that I am-that there are distinct differences between Key Largo and Albany. Duhhhh!

Kenny Rogers The Skydiver?

Kevin Richards — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:45:25 +0000

This Friday WGNA welcomes Kenny Rogers to the Glens Falls Civic Center. In 2005, Kenny stopped by the WGNA studios to share some thoughts on his hit “Through The Years,” Skydiving, and his Photography Book.