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Category: Video Short
The late David Foster Wallace’s 2005 graduation speech at Kenyon College provides clarity for confusing times. The full speech was published as a book titled This Is Water in 2009. Wallace was an English professor at Illinois State University from 1993-2002. Here’s an excerpt that has been viewed over 4 million times on youtube.
From Network A, Ronnie Renner spends the weekend freeriding with friends. Stunning.
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Kilian Martin: India within from Brett Novak on Vimeo.
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24Apr
Imagine a bridge over a 168m high tropical gorge, with the Bhote Kosi, one of Nepal’s wildest rivers, raging below… Now jump! Bungy Nepal may be the most spectacular jump on the planet. At 168m high it is Nepal’s ultimate rush and one of the longest free-falls in the world.
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We Were Never Born by Dosnoventa. With the support of Lacoste Live.
A beautiful video from the Spanish bicycle brand Dosnoventa. A deep voice speaks wisdom over mountain shots..with Pink Floyd playing in the background.
WE WERE NEVER BORN from CREAM Bikes & Things on Vimeo. For more info visit: www.dosnoventabikes.com
The Takeover is a collaboration between Tempest Freerunning and over 40 Professional Freerunners from 14 different Countries.These teams & athletes came together to create a short film like no other.
Chicago Blackhawks continue streak
- Real News (ignored by ESPN): Chicago Blackhawks continue their NHL record breaking streak and Hossa hits 1,000 career games.
- This month’s viral sensation has been Goats Yelling Like Humans. The “Living On A Prayer” rendition is my favorite.
- More Harlem Shake:
Illinois State University at Redbird Arena
- Last week, I mentioned that one of my classmates from Illinois State University, Sean Hayes, received an honory degree. I saw his “acceptance” speech this week. His comments were poignant and funny. Watch it HERE.
- On my to do list: 50 Life Hacks to Simplify Your World
- Top industry leaders insist that Schools Must Teach Code. Seems as essential as learning to type.
- Re: Typing. I learned something new this week: only one space after a period is the rule. That’s going to be a hard habit to learn.
- Both sides, You Decide (no h/t credit to the one sided Fox News): While most Americans have a common sense perspective, the leaders on both sides of the gun debate are a little over the top. Mother Jones posted this debunk of the pro-gun side. Here’s the other side, debunking the myths on the gun control side.
Director Bryan Smith of Reel Water Productions explores the concept of catching air across a variety of sports. Words by Fitz Cahall. Presented by Arcteryx
The Joy of Air from ARC’TERYX on Vimeo.