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SAN DIEGO MAN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS ON NBC’S AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR

By Michael Howard
 
Alex Nye takes a selfie during his June 3 American Ninja Warrior (NBC) appearance where he qualified for the semi-finals. Photo courtesy Alex Nye. 
 
July 1, 2024 (Escondido) -- Escondido resident Alex Nye remembers the first time he seriously considered competing for NBC’s obstacle course reality show American Ninja Warrior. He and his brother were fans of the program and decided for his brother’s bachelor party to attempt a ninja course at a New Jersey gym.

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ROCK-CLIMBING BELAYS RECALLED DUE TO FALL HAZARD

August 30, 2011 (Washington D.C.) – GRIGRI 2 belaying devices used by rock-climbers to control safety ropes have been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer Petzl, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position, disabling the assisted braking function and posing a fall hazard to climbers.

 


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