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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Star, 51, Mourns a Terrible Loss
Country Star, 51, Mourns a Terrible Loss originally appeared on Parade. A country star posted a tribute on Thursday, May 29, to a fallen friend of his. Mark Wills, 51, the singer behind such country hits as "Jacob's Ladder," "Places I've Never Been," "I Do (Cherish You)," "Don't Laugh at Me," "Wish You Were Here," "Back at One" and "19 Somethin'", is mourning the loss of his friend Bernard Kerik. "Sad to learn of the passing of Bernard Kerik," wrote Wills on Instagram. "I met him a couple of years ago and we stayed in touch. I hate that we will never get to enjoy some of those plans that we made. Rest easy, Sir." Kerik died May 29 at the age of 69, according to ABC News. He was the commissioner of the New York Police Department during the September 11 attacks in 2001. He later pleaded guilty to tax fraud and served three years in prison before being pardoned by President Trump. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani paid tribute to Kerik on his show Thursday, saying, "We've been together since the beginning. He's like my brother. I was a better man for having known Bernie. I certainly was a braver and stronger man.' Other tributes came pouring in as the news broke. Podcast host Gary Brugman wrote on Instagram, "I'm at a loss of words finding out that a man I've admired for decades suddenly passed away. I'm heartbroken, devastated and rattled by his death. I'm honored to have known Bernard K. Kerik and call him a friend and a bro since 2020. I'm staying prayed up for his family who loved him so much. Bernie was a role model, and became a friend and a brother to me. Rest Easy, Commissioner. Thank you for your Bravery, Service, Guidance and Friendship. We'll take it from here. 🫡." The Blue Magazine founder, Daniel Del Valle, wrote, "Today, the world, our nation, and the law enforcement community lost a remarkable leader. This was the last photo of our mentor and friend, Bernard Kerik, captured by The Blue Magazine on April 10, 2025. We are deeply grateful for the work we shared and the memories we created. His legacy will live on through our continued commitment to the values he stood for. Our deepest and sincerest condolences go out to his family during this difficult time." Country Star, 51, Mourns a Terrible Loss first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside UK's ‘world-first' adventure park with high-swinging ropes over go-karting
SWING ABOUT Inside UK's 'world-first' adventure park with high-swinging ropes over go-karting Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 'world first' adventure park featuring high ropes over a go kart track has opened in the UK today. The 20-pole course at Hull Adventure centre will see punters navigate tricky obstacles in mid-air, whilst go karts speed along beneath them. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The high ropes course is a "world first" The exhilarating trail also finishes with a 100m zip line, perfect for adventure lovers. The adventure centre has also unveiled new Jacob's Ladder and crate stack courses, perfect for school groups wanting to improve team building skills. John Haines, manager at Hull Adventure Centre, said: "This is fantastic that we're able to welcome bookings for the new high ropes course. "In just over a year, we've significantly expanded our offering to provide a wide range of activities to suit everyone, from youth sectors, voluntary organisations and businesses. Ali Glendinning, director of High-Low Ropes Course Consulting Ltd, revealed that the course is the first of its kind. "This track is completely bespoke to not just Hull, but anywhere in the world," he said. "There is no other high ropes facility which is suspended over a karting track in the world, so to design it around the track layout was a unique challenge." Last year, Hull Adventure Centre celebrated 20 years of go-karting, by adding bubble football, tag archery and dodgeball to the site. This comes after plans were submitted to build a park with wakeboarding, open water swimming and a free children's play area on the Devon-Cornwall border. A couple, Mel and Ed, revealed they want to transform their farmland found near the village of Lifton into a fun adventure park. New theme world at paulton's park On their website that illustrates what the potential park will look like, they said: "Our dream is to transform this farmland into a stunning park that offers a plethora of activities both on and off newly dug lakes. "Picture this: a cozy café, scenic walking paths, and communal areas nestled alongside exhilarating water-based activities like swimming, paddle-boarding, wakeboarding, and an aqua park." At the moment, the park is only in the early stages with planning permission still needing to be granted. They have also asked for feedback from the community and local businesses. A new adventure park also opened in Newhaven Fort earlier this year, as part of a £7.5 million renovation. The park is a "celebration of Victorian innovation' which mirrors the fort's history. There is a large tubular slide attached to a Victorian "dirigible" - a blimp like structure. The is also a steam crane-inspired lookout tower, with a secret entrance for kids. The sheltered play area is called Ardagh's workshop, named after the Fort's original architect, Lieutenant John Charles Ardagh. Designer, Jono Burgess said: "Since the Fort was built in the Victorian era, we wanted to celebrate the ingenuity and inventive spirit of the 1800s. "Our goal is to design and build an inclusive adventure playground which kids will want to return to again and again to challenge themselves, make new friends and have fun."
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside UK's ‘world-first' adventure park with high-swinging ropes over go-karting
A 'world first' adventure park featuring high ropes over a go kart track has opened in the UK today. The 20-pole course at Hull Adventure centre will see punters navigate tricky obstacles in mid-air, whilst go karts speed along beneath them. 1 The high ropes course is a "world first" The exhilarating trail also finishes with a 100m zip line, perfect for adventure lovers. The adventure centre has also unveiled new Jacob's Ladder and crate stack courses, perfect for school groups wanting to improve team building skills. John Haines, manager at Hull Adventure Centre, said: "This is fantastic that we're able to welcome bookings for the new high ropes course. "In just over a year, we've significantly expanded our offering to provide a wide range of activities to suit everyone, from youth sectors, voluntary organisations and businesses. Read more travel stories Ali Glendinning, director of High-Low Ropes Course Consulting Ltd, revealed that the course is the first of its kind. "This track is completely bespoke to not just Hull, but anywhere in the world," he said. "There is no other high ropes facility which is suspended over a karting track in the world, so to design it around the track layout was a unique challenge." Last year, Hull Adventure Centre celebrated 20 years of go-karting, by adding bubble football , tag archery and dodgeball to the site. Most read in News Travel This comes after plans were submitted to swimming and a free children's play area on the Devon -Cornwall border. A couple, Mel and Ed, revealed they want to transform their farmland found near the village of into a fun adventure park. New theme world at paulton's park On their "Picture this: a cozy café, scenic walking paths, and communal areas nestled alongside exhilarating water-based activities like swimming, paddle-boarding, wakeboarding, and an aqua park." At the moment, the park is only in the early stages with planning permission still needing to be granted. They have also asked for feedback from the community and local businesses. A new adventure park also opened in The park is a "celebration of Victorian innovation' which mirrors the fort's history . There is a large tubular slide attached to a Victorian "dirigible" - a blimp like structure. The is also a steam crane-inspired lookout tower, with a secret entrance for kids. The sheltered play area is called Ardagh's workshop, named after the Fort's original architect, Lieutenant John Charles Ardagh. Designer, Jono Burgess said: "Since the Fort was built in the Victorian era, we wanted to celebrate the ingenuity and inventive spirit of the 1800s. "Our goal is to design and build an inclusive adventure playground which kids will want to return to again and again to challenge themselves, make new friends and have fun."
Yahoo
21-12-2024
- General
- Yahoo
My son stayed home alone at 7 and biked across town by his tweens. I don't regret giving him so much independence.
I am a single mom and allowed my son a lot of independence growing up. I was leaving him home alone when he was 7. By his tweens, he was navigating the city on his own. My parenting may be unconventional but it worked because of how I raised him at a young age. I wanted my kid to have many of the same freedoms I had growing up in the '80s in the country — full of tree climbing, go-cart driving, and playing outside until the lights came on. My parents were relatively carefree and let us roam with minimal supervision, as long as our chores were done. By the time my baby boy was 18 months old, I was a working single mother in the city and his sole provider, which meant my approach to parenting was going to take a different direction than I had imagined. I didn't have the luxury of a partner for help, so I was constantly on duty. In order to coexist peacefully, I needed my son's cooperation, especially since he had a fierce need for independence at a young age. Cooperation required clear, age-appropriate communication of my expectations for him and his capabilities. When he was 2, he was one of the youngest in our local park to climb the Jacob's Ladder. When he would get stuck at the top, I would explain to him that if he could get to the top by himself, he had to be able to get down by himself, too. He soon became aware of his limitations and strengths. He would occasionally fall and skin his knee or the palm of his hand, but this never deterred him from going back for another climbing round. Just because he got scuffed up a bit didn't mean I wasn't diligent about paying attention to him — I just let him problem-solve on his own through gentle encouragement and minimal interference. With this approach, I successfully kept him out of the ER despite multiple spills off his skateboard and jumping from the top of the jungle gym. While I encouraged him to be independent and self-confident, I still felt the need to keep him close when he was a child. That's why I'll never forget the day when he was 7 and ventured to his friend's home alone without telling me. He scootered down one of the busiest streets in the city and crossed a huge intersection to get there. I thought he was in our condo complex riding his scooter. When he called me 30 minutes later to tell me he was at his friend's house, I asked him why he hadn't told me where he was going. He said it was because he knew I wouldn't have let him go alone. He was right. Then he added that I'd taught him how to push the crosswalk button and he knew what he was doing. It dawned on me that he was also right about that. That day, my trust in his abilities grew exponentially. I began letting him stay home while I ran errands. By his tween years, he was confidently navigating the city bus system and biking across town — activities none of his friends were doing. Other parents often questioned my free-range parenting approach, but I wasn't concerned. We had a reliable check-in system, and I trusted him completely. I set clear boundaries and delivered consequences if he broke the rules, like if he didn't call me as soon as he arrived somewhere, he wasn't allowed to go again. My style might have been unconventional, but now, at 19, he's still marching to the beat of his own drum and we have a strong and trusting relationship. Watching him fly the coop with the tools and confidence I instilled is one of the greatest achievements of my life, and I can't wait to see where the next 20 years will take him. Read the original article on Business Insider
