‘Local hero’ Ruedi Hafen can’t beat ‘Capt. Coolest’

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Helicopters president Ruedi Hafen’s “quick-thinking and airmanship” were the reasons he was a finalist for Aviator of the Year, but he just couldn’t edge out the compelling story of U. S. Airways pilot Capt. Chesley Sullenberger. “I feel really good to be chosen as the only helicopter pilot in…

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Hot Rates on Hot Dates! Rooms from $59 at The Americana Waterpark Resort

On Friday I received the latest email newsletter from the Americana Waterpark Resort. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the “Stay Informed with the Americana Newsletter” link on the left of the every page of the Americana Conference Resort & Spa web site.

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Twitter updates for 2009-11-14

I'm out for a walk (currently on Stanley Ave) wearing a very light jacket. It's so nice out I'm boiling with it on! # There is some kind of dance competition on this weekend. There are lots of tween and teen girls with fancy outfits and glitter on their face # Lots of people around…

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Sullivan laying low after latest falls stunt

From the Niagara Falls Review: Daredevil Dean Sullivan is back in town. Sullivan filmed two stunts this month in which he used his face-first rappelling technique to jump from the top of the Niagara gorge, near the Horseshoe Falls. “(Wednesday’s) was great. It was awesome. It was fantastic. It took me a couple seconds,” he…

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Twitter updates for 2009-11-13

There seems to be a lot of people around already today. The kids are off school, so I bet Sleep Cheap was full last night # It is a gorgeous Autumn day. It's very sunny, and warming up. #

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Screenshots from Rick Mercer Report at Niagara Freefall

As was mentioned a month ago, the Rick Mercer Report was recently in Niagara Falls. A segment was filmed at Niagara Freefall Indoor Skydiving with Rick Mercer and Alex Lifeson of Rush. You can see a video of the broadcast on the CBC web site and see some screenshots below:

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Falls Avenue Exclusive Offers – Book and Save

On Wednesday I received the latest email newsletter from Falls Avenue: To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address near the middle of the page.

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Twitter updates for 2009-11-12

http://twitpic.com/p9cpn – This "For Rent" sign was on the Lodge Inn & Suites Near the Falls. What is for rent? #

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Niagara Freefall offers unique experience

From Niagara This Week: While some mourn the loss of Hooters restaurant in Niagara Falls, most rejoice in what took its place on Stanley Avenue. Niagara Freefall, and its attached Daredevils Bar & Grill, has brought a long sought-after attraction to Niagara Falls with indoor skydiving. “It’s something that everyone wants to do in their…

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