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The dignity of Sidney Poitier – CBS News

Been meaning to post this for awhile hoping they’d get the video up.

This entry was posted in People of Note on June 25, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

How To Love The Zombie Apocalypse : 13.7: Cosmos And Culture : NPR

Apparently, you can learn a lot from a zombie (apocalypse).

This entry was posted in Movies on June 25, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

Scientists show how a hot, steamy afternoon kills the chill on a beer can – Cosmic Log

Genuine, old school dorkiness, but very useful and entertaining.

This entry was posted in Beer & Liquor on June 19, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

Beer Tasting Workout: Train Yourself to be a Better Beer Taster | Food & Wine

Summer’s coming. Time for some beer training.

This entry was posted in Beer & Liquor on June 12, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

Curious George: Instructions for Parents

In short, strive to wear the yellow hat.

This entry was posted in Family on June 9, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

Adrere Amellal indigenous eco-hotel in Egypt by EQI

Ah, someday this would be a very nice place to chill out for awhile.

No cell signal, back to basics.

This entry was posted in Where to Go on June 5, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s Most Excellent Adventure : NPR

Even his post-landing commentary has been entertaining and educational. If you haven’t heard of him, check this out.

This entry was posted in People of Note on June 2, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

Woman finds her dog in the rubble during live TV interview

Pets are family.

This entry was posted in Pets on May 21, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

The bells are still ringing, for the last 1,000 years – CBS News Video

As with the sword story from the other day, I love watching folks carry on old traditions of skill and art, and having fun doing so.

Sadly, I can’t find the original video for this story, but I believe I have a follow-up one where this particular foundry ending up closing a few years later.

This entry was posted in History on May 19, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

A tour through the Hutongs of Beijing – CBS News Video

Interesting use and mix of the old and new. Funny how it took the Olympics to stop the government from ripping all these neighborhoods down.

CBS Video Link

For some interesting takes on these neighborhoods, may I suggest the following book?

This entry was posted in Books, History on May 19, 2013 by John Wallenfeldt.

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