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Nerveless Nocks
Swiss Family Daredevil's At The State Fair Of Texas
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N.Y. Skyscraper has 2 Daredevils in 1 Day
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan skyscraper that is home to The New York Times became the site of twin daredevil stunts Thursday, with two men scaling the 52-story office tower within a matter of hours.
The first man, Alain Robert, unfurled a banner as he climbed that said "Global warming kills more people than a 9/11 every week." He was arrested when he made it to the top.
Hours later, a second man ascended the building — a stunt that drew the attention of thousands of onlookers, along with TV cameras that captured the drama in real time. Crowds on the street pressed against police barricades to watch, and people clapped and cheered for the climber while snapping pictures on their cellphones.
He, too, was taken into custody as he reached the top.
"Only in New York. This is why I live in New York," said 29-year-old Emily Perschetz, who watched the second climber for about 20 minutes. NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan skyscraper that is home to The New York Times became the site of twin daredevil stunts Thursday, with two ... more -
Evel Knievel dies at 69
I will miss that crazy dude! To bad he just got some $ from Kanye West.
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Blizzard Play
Denver shuts down after a major blizzard brings over 2 feet of snow in less than 24 hours. Time to take advantage of the deeply powder-laden streets with Colorado-style reckless abandon. Denver shuts down after a major blizzard brings over 2 feet of snow in less than 24 hours. Time to take advantage of the deeply powder... more
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Monster Track
VCC producer Jesse Epstein takes us into the world of underground sporting events with this look at Monster Track, the largest underground bike messenger race in New York City. VCC producer Jesse Epstein takes us into the world of underground sporting events with this look at Monster Track, the largest undergr... more
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My First Bridge Day
Don't look down. Only 887 feet to destiny. It's Bridge Day, the largest legal base jumping event in the world.
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