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Post 3,808 “'Awsome' defined at last — Danny MacAskill”
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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
"Awsome" defined at last — Danny MacAskill
On the edge by Red Bull Photography on 500px.com
Post 3,808 “'Awsome' defined at last — Danny MacAskill”
Monday, July 4, 2016
MJ Returns!
• LABELS:
Duuude
"[Golden State] wouldn't be a Dream Team without Big Mike."
In the wake of Kevin Durant's announcement that he has signed with the Golden State Warriors, the great Michael Jordan made a stunning announcement of his own — he is coming out of retirement for a nominal "one-dollar-per-year" contract to play on this Warriors team, too. When questioned by reporters about the sanity of such a masterful stroke of one-upmanship he replied, "It wouldn't be a Dream Team without Big Mike". Yes, MJ refers to himself in the third person, just as Gen. Douglas MacArthur did. "Besides," he continued, "I don't need the money, and LeBron needs a lesson in humility. And Big Mike is the only man qualified to give LeBron such a lesson."
With the consensus all-time greatest player in this galaxy [we have no way of knowing if other galaxies in the universe include NBA-caliber basketball players] MJ will complete a novel evolution for the starting lineup: (1) Stephen Curry (point guard); (2) Klay Thompson (shooting guard); (3) Michael Jordan (point forward); (4) Kevin Durant (shooting forward); and (5) Draymond Green (power forward). That's right — from now on, all other teams will have to adapt to guarding two guards and three forwards, including one hall of famer and four futures.
I think the Association's Championship will not be in doubt for the foreseeable future.
With the consensus all-time greatest player in this galaxy [we have no way of knowing if other galaxies in the universe include NBA-caliber basketball players] MJ will complete a novel evolution for the starting lineup: (1) Stephen Curry (point guard); (2) Klay Thompson (shooting guard); (3) Michael Jordan (point forward); (4) Kevin Durant (shooting forward); and (5) Draymond Green (power forward). That's right — from now on, all other teams will have to adapt to guarding two guards and three forwards, including one hall of famer and four futures.
I think the Association's Championship will not be in doubt for the foreseeable future.
Related articles
- Skip Bayless says Michael Jordan would've never teamed up with other superstars (ftw.usatoday.com)
- Kevin Durant timeline (www.sfgate.com)
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Take Big Al and Give the Points
Gravitational Waves Detected on Earth!
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Cosmic breakthrough:
Physicists detect gravitational waves from violent black-hole merger
“Scientists announced Thursday that, after decades of effort, they have succeeded in detecting gravitational waves from the violent merging of two black holes in deep space. The detection was hailed as a triumph for a controversial, exquisitely crafted, billion-dollar physics experiment and as confirmation of a key prediction of Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. […] ”
— By Joel Achenbach and Rachel Feltman February 11, 2016 (washingtonpost.com)
"In March 1916 Einstein completed an article explaining general relativity in terms more easily understood." Coincidentally, that was just one month short of a century ago!
Big Al never ceases to amaze!
Big Al never ceases to amaze!
Post 2,854 “Take Big Al and Give the Points”
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Caption Contest
• LABELS:
Duuude,
Lead-pipe cinch,
pic = 1000 words
What is he saying or thinking?
Brigitte Bardot and Alain Delon, Saint-Tropez, 1968. pic.twitter.com/h6L2jPxKov
— History In Pictures (@HistoryInPics) May 14, 2015
Monday, November 24, 2014
NY Giants' Willie Mays Catch II
• LABELS:
American cultural literacy,
Duuude,
You had me at bacon
60 years later ...
NY Giants' Supercalidigitistic Odell Beckham, Jr.
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| Willie Mays makes his Great Catch 1954 World Series at Polo Grounds |
Real talk...it looks like Odell Beckham Jr caught that with 3 fingers! 3 FINGERS!!! pic.twitter.com/8L1z0QAlQR— His And Hers (@HisAndHers) November 24, 2014Post 2,473 “NY Giants' Willie Mays Catch II
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Is this, like, dude-worthy, yo?
• LABELS:
Duuude
I want one, as long as it's not too gnarly …
Related source » No Longer for Punks, Skateboards Cater to Yuppie Commuters: 'via Blog this'
The Onewheel Electric Skateboard
(Image via WSJ)
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“Ben Forman, co-founder of Modesto, Calif.-based ZBoard, is getting political help. In March, California Assemblymember Kristin Olsen—a Modesto Republican—introduced a bill that would repeal the motorized-skateboard ban. Ms. Olsen said, 'One of our more innovative industries is limited in its growth potential because its product is illegal in our state'.”
— By Conor Dougherty, June 3, 2014 (WSJ)
I could ride it to my local bridge club, yo.
Post 2,240 “Is this, like, dude-worthy, yo?”
Sunday, February 16, 2014
This is America, yo!
Related source » Allen West “This will send chills down your spine”: 'via Blog this'
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“These talented singers gathered on the balconies of 18 floors and chose to sing our National Anthem. I defy you not to get choked up watching it.”
— Published on February 8th, 2014 | by Allen West Republic
Even if you watched it already, watch it again and then share!
Post 2,120 “This is America, yo!”
Saturday, January 4, 2014
A Newborn Star Is Rising
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Duuude,
Lends a whole new meaning to the phrase
Superlatives fail me …
Related source » Amira Willighagen - Nessun Dorma: 'via Blog this'
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“Amira Willighagen performs Nessun Dorma during the Finals of Holland's Got Talent, held on 28 December 2013.”
— Published by Talented Young Musicians, Dec 31, 2013 (youtube.com)
Amira Willighagen - Nessun Dorma
Listen and weep — for joy.
This adorable child prodigy and her amazing prodigious voice must both be protected and nurtured. They are a joy to the entire civilized world.
This adorable child prodigy and her amazing prodigious voice must both be protected and nurtured. They are a joy to the entire civilized world.
Post 2,104 “A Newborn Star Is Rising”
Monday, December 2, 2013
A Star Is Born
Wow! Just wow!
Related source » Amira Willighagen - for English-speaking viewers - YouTube: "http://youtu.be/qDqTBlKU4CE" 'via Blog this'
[This related source is recommended in its entirety.] h/t Newmark's Door
“Amira Willighagen sings 'O Mio Babbino Caro' on Holland's Got Talent and delivers an astounding performance which results in her being awarded a 'Golden Ticket'. This ticket allows her to proceed straight to the Live Show.”
— Talented Young Musicians, Published on Nov 6, 2013 (youtube.com)
Video clip extract © RTL Netherlands and Fremantle International
Nine-year-old Amira Willighagen’s rendition of Puccini’s O Mio Babbino Caro, October 26, 2013.
Post 2,085 “A Star Is Born”
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Peter Stiff on Ponzi 101, Q.E. ∞ and Politics
The Multi-talented Stand-up Economist
Related source » Video: Performing Stand Up For "New York`s Funniest Reporter": 'via Blog this'
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“Peter Schiff … at Comic Strip Live in New York City. Peter jokes about the national debt and the Federal Reserve.”
— Peter Schiff, July 21, 2013 (peterschiffblog.blogspot.com)
It only hurts when I laugh!
Post 1,993 “Peter Stiff on Ponzi 101, Q.E. ∞ and Politics”
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Mac: A Skill vs. San Francisco
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Duuude
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| Danny MacAskill rides with Olympic Torch on June 8, 2012. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife) |
He triumphs over Pelosi's turf!
Related source » Danny MacAskill vs. San Francisco HD - YouTube: 'via Blog this'
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— Published on Sep 4, 2012 by RemingtonEurope
Post 1,914 “Mac: A Skill vs. San Francisco”
Monday, September 24, 2012
Greatest Walk-off • Buzzer-beating • Miracles
“… THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT!! THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT! THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT! THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT! …”
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| Image and caption via Wikipedia Thomson hits the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' |
| Sporting Event | Miracle Performance | Annotation |
|---|---|---|
| (MLB) Pennant Winner | Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World"! | "The Day That Brooklyn Died". |
| (NBA) Championship | Michael Jordan's "Final Shot"! | The greatest sportsman's grandest moment. |
| (Women's World) Cup Final | Brandi Chastain's "Winning Celebration"! | The exemplar of the Grand Tetons. |
| (NCAA Football) Hail-Flutie Game | Doug Flutie's "Hail Mary"! | "Flutie won the Heisman Trophy shortly afterward". |
| (Thoroughbred) Triple Crown | Secretariat "Wins the Belmont by 31 Lengths"! | "No other horse has ever broken 2:25 for 1½ miles on dirt". |
| (NCAA Division 1) Championship | Michael Jordan's "Jumper for the Win"! | MJ's first of many highlight moments. |
| (MLB) Perfect Game | Sandy Koufax "Strikes Out the Side in the Ninth"! | Selected in 1995 by the SABR as the greatest game ever pitched. |
| [To be continued ...] |
Additional serious suggestions (via comments) will be considered for inclusion.
Post 1,899 “Greatest Walk-off • Buzzer-beating • Miracles”
Post 1,899 “Greatest Walk-off • Buzzer-beating • Miracles”
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Face it, dude — you're busted!
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| (Image and caption via Wikipedia) Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger |
"Who was that masked man, anyway?"
Related source » Face Shape: It's All in the Genes - DNA could one day provide forensic facial sketches: 'via Blog this'
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“(NEWSER) – In the future, a single shred of DNA could reveal the image of a person's face, thanks to a new discovery. For the first time ever, scientists have found genetic code associated with determining facial structure. […] ”
— Dustin Lushing, Sep 14, 2012 (newser.com)
DNA, the forensic gift that keeps on giving, and giving, and … Ain't science wonderful?!
Although the Lone Ranger's last name is given as Reid, his first name is not definitively specified.
The Lone Ranger's middle name, however, is actually "Lone"!
Post 1,889 “Face it, dude — you're busted!”
Although the Lone Ranger's last name is given as Reid, his first name is not definitively specified.
The Lone Ranger's middle name, however, is actually "Lone"!
Post 1,889 “Face it, dude — you're busted!”
Monday, August 6, 2012
Award-Winning Video: “Nocturnal”
• LABELS:
Duuude,
pic = 1000 words
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| Coat of arms of Western Australia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Related source » Nocturnal: Scenes from the Southern Night: 'via Blog this'
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“Have you ever seen the night sky change? It does -- sometimes in beautiful and unexpected ways. To see it, though, usually requires patience.”
— Astronomy Picture of the Day, 2012 August 6 (apod.nasa.gov)
Nocturnal - Scenes of the Southern Night, Western Australia and Chile. from Colin Legg on Vimeo.
This is a selection of nightscape scenes I put together for entry into the 2012 David Malin Awards. The awards are for images of the night sky and landscape captured by Australian astrophotographers.
Read More…
Post 1,864 “Award-Winning Video: Nocturnal”
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Whole Lotta Joltin' Goin' On
• LABELS:
Duuude
In physics, "jerk", also known as "jolt" (especially in British English), "surge" and "lurch", is the rate of change of acceleration; that is, the derivative of acceleration with respect to time, the second derivative of velocity, or the third derivative of position.
— From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Post 1,863 “Whole Lotta Joltin' Goin' On"
— From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Related source » The Greatest Show On Earth【HD】★ 'ISLE of MAN' TT ★
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“THE WORLD'S GREATEST MOTOR-SPORTING EVENT, - The "ISLE of MAN" TT.”
— by Locck9 (vimeo.com)
Speed, acceleration, and jolt. A whole lotta jolt!
Image via Theo
Post 1,863 “Whole Lotta Joltin' Goin' On"
Saturday, July 28, 2012
In the limit …
… it is a distinction without a difference.
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| Operation Plumbbob - John test. LAS VEGAS, NV. Test of a AIR-2A Genie nuclear air-to-air rocket. A plume of rocket smoke partially obscures the F-89 Scorpion at the instant of firing. This signaled the first time in aviation history that a live nuclear weapon was fired by a fighter aircraft at a target. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
“There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity.” — Anonymous
“Bravery is just the determination to do a job that you know has to be done.” — Audie Murphy
Related source » Videographer had bottoms up view of nuclear blast, lives to tell tale: 'via Blog this'
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“George Yoshitake, Don Luttrell, and four other officers stood directly underneath an exploding nuclear warhead 55 years ago -- and lived to tell their tale. […] There they waited for what they called the "genie shot". "I never really gave it too much thought," Yoshitake said when asked if he was fearful of the explosion. "When you’re young, you think you’re invincible and nothing is going to happen to you" […] The five men huddled together on that clear July day looking up at the open Nevada sky, with Yoshitake filming as two F-89 Scorpion fighter jets fired an air rocket. "You could see the rocket streaking across the sky with a big white streak behind it," Luttrell recalled. "The first thing you saw was a brilliant flash and then there was a wave of heat followed by the sonic boom which was quite loud". […] Today, 55 years later, the seemingly safe operation may have had some serious side effects: all six members of the group have had cancer, with four dying of it, according to Yoshitake and Luttrell.”
— Mary Quinn O'Connor, July 27, 2012 (FoxNews.com)
Five men at atomic ground zero
Uploaded by atomcentral on Nov 3, 2011
Back in the day, the long-term side effects of radiation exposure were not well understood. But even then, I wouldn't have volunteered to be a "guinea pig".
Today, you couldn't pay me enough. Thursday's not good for me either.
How about never? Does never work for you?
Post 1,856 “In the limit …”
Today, you couldn't pay me enough. Thursday's not good for me either.
How about never? Does never work for you?
Post 1,856 “In the limit …”
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Spectacular Videotography!
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Duuude
Related source » I Love Her Too Much To_just_Let_Her_Die . . Mother Earth: 'via Blog This!' [h/t Theo]
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Music / Song: Sean Tyas, "The World" (Vocals - Lo-Fi Sugar - Darren Porter Remix)
— Published on Jul 24, 2012 by lockk9
Post 1,853 “Spectacular Videotography!”
Friday, July 6, 2012
Amelioration of Armageddon
Some glad tidings amidst all the alarmism …
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| J. Robert Oppenheimer First Director Los Alamos National Laboratory (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Related source » Lab Breakthrough: Asteroid Killer Simulation | Department of Energy: 'via Blog this'
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“Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Bob Weaver took some time recently to talk about how his research would help avert a catastrophic asteroid impact; saving the world from complete destruction and rescuing humans from mass extinction.”
— Michael Hess, July 5, 2012 (energy.gov)
Video published on Apr 30, 2012 by LosAlamosNationalLab
Warmalism, schmor-malism.
Here we have some welcome developments from serious scientists at one of the world's premier research institutions — the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Post 1,841 “Amelioration of Armageddon”
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Child's Best Friend
BFF …
Related source » ru_foto: Ребёнок и собака: 'via Blog this'
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“Photo taken in August 2011, on Yagry Island.
— ilya_mix (ru-foto.livejournal.com)”
"Child and dog" (Image via ru-foto.livejournal.com)
Irresistible pic!
Post 1,838 “Child's Best Friend”
Post 1,838 “Child's Best Friend”
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Rhetorical Proximity
How quaint …
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| Chris Hayes Speaks (Photo credit: Campus Progress) |
Related source » Theo Spark: Bill Whittle Slams MSNBC's Chris Hayes: 'Rhetorically Proximate' to a Coward and Idiot: 'via Blog this'
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I was recently admonished by a leftist liberal, who asserted smugly, "It’s clear that all that money spent sending Henry to charm school went to waste." I cherish such admonishment. It tells me that my commentary has made some leftist jerk uncomfortable.
But my meager talent to charm a leftist pales in comparison with Bill Wittle's reading of the Riot Act in the video, above.
Post 1,826 “Rhetorical Proximity”
But my meager talent to charm a leftist pales in comparison with Bill Wittle's reading of the Riot Act in the video, above.
Post 1,826 “Rhetorical Proximity”
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