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Showing posts with label YouTube. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YouTube. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Stand By Me
I found this beautiful version of Ben E King's Stand By Me on the ABC Radio Queensland blog.
It's from a documentary called "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music" and features musicians from all over the world singing the one song.
Grandpa Elliott of New Orleands and Clarence Bekker of Amsterdam are my two favourites.
It's from a documentary called "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music" and features musicians from all over the world singing the one song.
Grandpa Elliott of New Orleands and Clarence Bekker of Amsterdam are my two favourites.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Why I Love Jamie Hyneman
I know, it's been awhile since I've posted anything Mythbusters on this blog. Or in Spanish... Cazadores de Mitos.
Recently YouTube held a live event in San Francisco which they streamed out over the internet. They had lots of famous guests and infamous ones too - some the creators of those viral videos that become a big hit were there too.
Because it was held in San Francisco, home of the Mythbusters, and one of the most played videos on YouTube was Leonardo the robotic paintball artist by the Mythbusters, Jamie and Adam were invited to participate.
What they came up with, is this:
How awesome is that? ONLY Jamie Hyneman would have the cajones to stand in front of a high pressure machine that fires over 1100 paint balls across 15 feet of space at him, while wearing a suit of armour. I love the man, he is just a total legend.
And while we're talking the mighty awesomeness of Mythbusters, I have a new favourite explosion. It's the "Water heater of death":
It's the ultimate stress relief. One can totally shed all the tensions of the day by watching Jamie and Adam blow stuff up.
Recently YouTube held a live event in San Francisco which they streamed out over the internet. They had lots of famous guests and infamous ones too - some the creators of those viral videos that become a big hit were there too.
Because it was held in San Francisco, home of the Mythbusters, and one of the most played videos on YouTube was Leonardo the robotic paintball artist by the Mythbusters, Jamie and Adam were invited to participate.
What they came up with, is this:
How awesome is that? ONLY Jamie Hyneman would have the cajones to stand in front of a high pressure machine that fires over 1100 paint balls across 15 feet of space at him, while wearing a suit of armour. I love the man, he is just a total legend.
And while we're talking the mighty awesomeness of Mythbusters, I have a new favourite explosion. It's the "Water heater of death":
It's the ultimate stress relief. One can totally shed all the tensions of the day by watching Jamie and Adam blow stuff up.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Now Break it Up Fellas, Break it Up...
Notice it's always the chicks that step in to break it up huh?
Monday, November 17, 2008
Reasons Why Cats Amuse Me, Vol 1
1. Because they put their heads in things and wander around looking silly...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Where the Hell is Matt?
I needed to smile. I've had a bit of a rough day, got some worrying news this morning that has had me upset, and I was feeling really ragged. So I came back from lunch and was thinking I should blog, but just wasn't feeling like it, so I looked through the little notebook I keep my writing ideas in, and I found an entry called "Where the hell is Matt?" and I knew that's what I needed to post.
So may I introduce you all to Matt:
I discovered Matt Harding way back in 2005, when he made this first video and it became a bit of a viral thing on the internet, being emailed around, cheering people up. I watched the above video and was just delighted. Apparently he made this first video for his friends and family, so they could keep up with his backpacking around the world, posted it on YouTube and it got picked up from there.
Then I heard a bit over a year later that he had been sponsored by Stride Gum in the US, to go around and make another "Where the Hell is Matt?" video to advertise their gum. Being a wise man, Matt said "Yes! I will take your money and go visit all kinds of exotic locations and do my goofy dance." And here you have Where the Hell is Matt 2:
I particularly love the Rwandan children dancing with him in the second one. I always break into a smile at that point, if I'm not already doing so.
After seeing the second video, I emailed Matt through his website http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/, and told him how much I enjoyed watching his goofy dancing all over the world. He replied back and told me that he would be in Brisbane in late October/early November 2007, and was looking for people to come and dance with him for his next video. Unfortunately, that happened to co-incide with when I was in the US myself. D'oh!! I was really disappointed that I couldn't take part.
But then earlier this year, I saw his latest video:
It has brought me even more joy. I love that he's expanded on dancing with groups of people, particularly children around the world, and that he's been able to do his dance on the "vomit comet" zero gravity experience. And I LOVE the Bollywood bit in this latest one. You can see he has indeed included Brisbane again (I believe he has lived here on and off) by dancing in front of a Moreton Bay fig tree in the City Botanic gardens.
I was delighted to see that he has included two of my favourite sights from my trip to the US (though my visits didn't co-incide with him being there unfortunately), the "Bean" in Chicago, and the "painted lady" houses in San Francisco. Proof that I've been there myself, here are two of my photos from my trip:
and
Anyway, watching Matt do his goofy dance around the world has been just the tonic I have needed today after having a really tough morning, and I hope the videos make you smile as much as they do for me.
So may I introduce you all to Matt:
I discovered Matt Harding way back in 2005, when he made this first video and it became a bit of a viral thing on the internet, being emailed around, cheering people up. I watched the above video and was just delighted. Apparently he made this first video for his friends and family, so they could keep up with his backpacking around the world, posted it on YouTube and it got picked up from there.
Then I heard a bit over a year later that he had been sponsored by Stride Gum in the US, to go around and make another "Where the Hell is Matt?" video to advertise their gum. Being a wise man, Matt said "Yes! I will take your money and go visit all kinds of exotic locations and do my goofy dance." And here you have Where the Hell is Matt 2:
I particularly love the Rwandan children dancing with him in the second one. I always break into a smile at that point, if I'm not already doing so.
After seeing the second video, I emailed Matt through his website http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/, and told him how much I enjoyed watching his goofy dancing all over the world. He replied back and told me that he would be in Brisbane in late October/early November 2007, and was looking for people to come and dance with him for his next video. Unfortunately, that happened to co-incide with when I was in the US myself. D'oh!! I was really disappointed that I couldn't take part.
But then earlier this year, I saw his latest video:
It has brought me even more joy. I love that he's expanded on dancing with groups of people, particularly children around the world, and that he's been able to do his dance on the "vomit comet" zero gravity experience. And I LOVE the Bollywood bit in this latest one. You can see he has indeed included Brisbane again (I believe he has lived here on and off) by dancing in front of a Moreton Bay fig tree in the City Botanic gardens.
I was delighted to see that he has included two of my favourite sights from my trip to the US (though my visits didn't co-incide with him being there unfortunately), the "Bean" in Chicago, and the "painted lady" houses in San Francisco. Proof that I've been there myself, here are two of my photos from my trip:
and
Anyway, watching Matt do his goofy dance around the world has been just the tonic I have needed today after having a really tough morning, and I hope the videos make you smile as much as they do for me.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Visiting the Troops
I know, I know, I haven't blogged properly for some time now. This last week has kind of run away on me a fair bit, I've not sat at my desk for very long. And with a full day of formal training tomorrow, and two library visits on Friday, I'd better get in and blog now before the rest of the week runs away from me.
I'm really enjoying these library visits I'm doing. For many years, getting out to the branches and talking to the troops was something that I just couldn't do. So I kind of felt out of touch, and that I never actually got to talk to people about the realities of library-land. So often I would only hear of issues when they became big, unbearable ones, that I missed out on knowing what those smaller, constant, highly annoying issues were. It's good to meet people I've spoken to on the phone but not met before, and to see some long lost buddies who I used to work with when I was out there in library land.
I also really hope that my visits infect all of the troops with my passion for libraries and what we do in the community. I hope to spread my fascination with new innovations, and also bring some more fun to what we do. Cos I figure if you can't be laughing about the absurdities of life, then it's a pretty sad existance.
Plus it is also really good to get some feedback. To know what bits we get right, and what bits we need to work on. Not to mention that you're all so welcoming, it's lovely to go out there and get a change from sitting at my desk talking to you by email or over the phone.
So thanks folks!
Ok, just so you don't think I'm getting too touchy-feely or serious with you all, here's a video of a dramatic cat...
Which of course pays homage to the dramatic chipmunk:
I'm really enjoying these library visits I'm doing. For many years, getting out to the branches and talking to the troops was something that I just couldn't do. So I kind of felt out of touch, and that I never actually got to talk to people about the realities of library-land. So often I would only hear of issues when they became big, unbearable ones, that I missed out on knowing what those smaller, constant, highly annoying issues were. It's good to meet people I've spoken to on the phone but not met before, and to see some long lost buddies who I used to work with when I was out there in library land.
I also really hope that my visits infect all of the troops with my passion for libraries and what we do in the community. I hope to spread my fascination with new innovations, and also bring some more fun to what we do. Cos I figure if you can't be laughing about the absurdities of life, then it's a pretty sad existance.
Plus it is also really good to get some feedback. To know what bits we get right, and what bits we need to work on. Not to mention that you're all so welcoming, it's lovely to go out there and get a change from sitting at my desk talking to you by email or over the phone.
So thanks folks!
Ok, just so you don't think I'm getting too touchy-feely or serious with you all, here's a video of a dramatic cat...
Which of course pays homage to the dramatic chipmunk:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Music Meme
Ok, here's a meme to help you with your video embedding skills.
This one is to go and find a YouTube video of your favourite song when you were in High School, and embed it on your blog.
My favourite song was this one:
Bit embarrassing... cos it's still my favourite song of all time, even though it has the cheesiest film clip! (And it gives away my age!)
This one is to go and find a YouTube video of your favourite song when you were in High School, and embed it on your blog.
My favourite song was this one:
Bit embarrassing... cos it's still my favourite song of all time, even though it has the cheesiest film clip! (And it gives away my age!)
Monday, October 6, 2008
Beached As Bro
My friend LukeyB just told me about this video. I had to go find it right away. Totally cracks me up, seriously, made herbal tea come out my nose.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
I Like the Otter
Ok, you may notice a theme in my blog subjects. I am a sucker for videos of cute animals. And this one wins the prize for cuteness...
I believe one of these otters just passed away. So sad!
I believe one of these otters just passed away. So sad!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Something to Make You Laugh
Yes, it is I, the Mythbusters fan.
I found these on YouTube over the weekend. Apparently a recent myth Adam and Jamie have been testing is ways to sober up after you've been on the turps.
The first one is a slap in the face:
The second one, is vigorous exercise:
Both had me cracking myself with laughter. I do love Mythbusters!
I found these on YouTube over the weekend. Apparently a recent myth Adam and Jamie have been testing is ways to sober up after you've been on the turps.
The first one is a slap in the face:
The second one, is vigorous exercise:
Both had me cracking myself with laughter. I do love Mythbusters!
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