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Elizabethan Serenade | Mexican Whistler
Watch at YouTube
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Mexican Whistler (Live version 2006)
Category: Fun–or–AMAZING Stuff! Page 14 of 15
Better late than never….
A little over a year ago, I finally (not being a basketball fan) discovered John Wooden. I happened to see Bill Walton on Charlie Jones Live to Tape* — and the way Bill talked about Coach Wooden — WoW!! This started me on my search.
Here is leadership the way it is supposed to be, hate-free, which sadly, I haven’t seen demonstrated very much in most of the leaders whom I have known personally. Why is Godly leadership so rare in America? I recently wrote this article at ONEcanhappen, thinking hate is a huge reason why. Hate destroys leaders’ ability and right to lead: The Boot-Camp Factor: The Hate & Anger Factory Where Men are Programmed to Kill and Then Become Our Dads?!! Our Pastors?!!! Let’s Get Free to Bring in the True Kingdom!!!!!!!
Finally, I found the gold standard — a man who not only did it, but skillfully explains how to do it (he started out as an English teacher).
I watched everything I could find (on TV, DVD and online), and then I sat down and carefully read his book, Wooden on Leadership, cover to cover, small pieces at a time, actually underlining and marking about 1/3 of it. I highly recommend this book!
I’m amazed at this man: his heart; his genuine love for others, wishing them all (black or white) to succeed in life (not just in the game); being firm when he knows he’s right, but always open to hearing about or seeing a better way to do it; his thorough research, being willing to try new things; etc..
What a man. No wonder why his players still love him so! He was way more power-under than power-over. And he was so careful, thinking out every aspect which he painstakingly implemented.
But John Wooden wasn’t born “no hate.” He gives a few examples in chapter 7 in Wooden on Leadership. Early in his career, he said he made a decision about a player that still bothers him to this day, because he reacted out of emotion instead of doing the right thing. And on one occasion, he actually punched out the opposing coach in response to the false accusations and string of expletives that coach was spewing at him. But coach Wooden learned from his mistakes. He not only learned to control himself externally, but also internally — not even thinking hateful thoughts.
Coach John Wooden is an example to us all! He deserves this award. What a heart of gold!
“Success is peace of mind, a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming, and not just in a physical way: seek ye first the kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be yours as well.”
– John Wooden (source)
John Wooden is clearly a Christian.
Jeff Fenske : )
* sadly I just learned that Charlie Jones has passed away. I also very much enjoyed Charlie’s interviews with ‘the gold standard,’ himself and also Ken Blanchard.
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From: AP, UCLA’s Wooden honored as sports’ greatest coach
John Wooden’s friends, family and former players all say they didn’t need an award from a national magazine to confirm the identity of the greatest coach in American sports history.
Yet the Sporting News made it official Wednesday, recognizing the 98-year-old Wooden as the pinnacle of a profession that was redefined by the UCLA coach over his unmatched career in Westwood.
During a luncheon in the John Wooden Room at one of his favorite restaurants in Sherman Oaks, the coach saw the real reward for a life spent teaching, mentoring and improving lives: A room packed to overflowing with the recipients of those lessons, from his daughter, Nan, to current UCLA coach Ben Howland, to former Bruins center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. …
“He was the greatest teacher ever. His integrity, the way he lives his life, is a model for all of us.” …
“The most important thing in the world is family and love,” Wooden said. “Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary. … They say you never use love in your Pyramid (of Success). I just say I never thought of it.”
Get The Pyramid of Success at
Coach Wooden’s Site
It may not contain the word, ‘love,’
but certainly contains the concept!
Also Related:
John Wooden [1910 – 2010] recites his poem about being with his Lord: “Don’t Look Back”
My Favorite John Wooden Quotes
Coach John Wooden (at age-90) redefines ‘success’ AND John Wooden on ‘change’ we can believe in
John Wooden: A man who would NOT curse people — “Goodness Gracious Sakes Alive!”
Los Angeles
(75 miles of coastline, 7200 miles of roads)
Los Angeles has over 7200 miles of roads, but their traffic congestion is still among the worst in the country. Excessive wear combined with frequent earthquakes constantly damages our streets.
Even if we only repair our roads every 100 years, that means continuously rebuilding 72 miles per year!
The streets of Los Angeles are so bad that some have never been repaved since they were originally paved over 50 years ago. (source)
Alaska
(34,000 miles of shoreline, 14000 miles of roads)
The list of our State’s opportunities remains promising. We have vast coal reserves and enormous potential in oil and gas both on and off our shores. Trillions of feet of gas hydrates lie beneath our permafrost. Our State’s 34,000 miles of shoreline are the gateway to some of our Nation’s most promising tidal and ocean energy prospects. Our forests contain much of the Nation’s timber and pulp. Sixty percent of our country’s commercial fish harvest is caught in the waters off of our State’s shores. …
The list of our State’s opportunities is long, but we are still a young State. For each of our opportunities, there is a challenge to overcome. The Federal Government owns more than 60 percent of our lands. We have only 14,000 miles of roads. Seventy percent of our towns, villages, and cities can be reached only by boat or air. (source)
I just visited Rodney Lough, Jr.’s galleries in San Fransisco and Sausalito. He also has galleries in Minneapolis and Portland.
My current favorite photo is the eighth one in this video (two photos after the Tetons image), called Canyon Song. The $4000, 24 x 40 inch version is like paradise! [pdf of article that includes this gorgeous photo!]
His backpack weighs over 100 pounds when he’s out for multiple days, as he shoots an 8 x 10 view camera, so the prints are tack-sharp even when picture window size.
So imagine what these beautiful images look like in high definition, totally sharp and in gorgeous color!
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just breathe
Rodney’s website: The Lough Road
“I am so thrilled because I know everyone was against you. We are all so cynical, but that was a complete wake up call. It was a complete privilege.”
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From: itv
A star is born!
The audience were on their feet and cheering by the time 47 year-old Susan Boyle had finished singing.
The unassuming, currently unemployed lady from West Lothian near Edinburgh had looked shy and a little out of place as she stepped on stage.
There were even smirks on the judges’ faces when she told them, “I am trying to be a professional singer. I’ve never been given a chance before but hopefully that will change”.
Then Susan, who has ambitions to sing on stage like Elaine Paige, launched into the West End anthem I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables.
And the look of shock and awe on Simon Cowell’s face as he did a double-take at her talent was worth a million pounds in itself. As Simon recovered, Piers and Amanda were giving Susan a standing ovation.
Piers told her, “Without a doubt that was the biggest surprise I have had in three years. When you stood there with that cheeky grin and said ‘I want to be like Elaine Paige’ everyone was laughing at you. No-one is laughing now, that was stunning. I am reeling from shock”.
Amanda agreed. “I am so thrilled because I know everyone was against you. We are all so cynical but that was a complete wake up call. It was a complete privilege“.
The official music video for the new song WE MUST TAKE AMERICA BACK by Steve Vaus. Visit http://www.SteveVaus.com
Related: Dr. Stan Interviews Singer/Songwriter Steve Vaus: RCA Pulled Steve’s Contract in the ’90s
From: Telegraph
New evidence suggests the Turin Shroud could have been the cloth in which Jesus was buried, as experiments that concluded it was a medieval fake were flawed.
Radio carbon dating carried out in 1988 was performed on an area of the relic that was repaired in the 16th century, according to Ray Rogers, who helped lead the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STRP).
At the time he argued firmly that the shroud, which bears a Christlike image, was a clever forgery.
But in a video made shortly before his death three years ago, he said facts had come to light that indicated the shroud could be genuine.
Rogers, a chemist from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, said: “I don’t believe in miracles that defy the laws of nature. After the 1988 investigation I’d given up on the shroud.
“But now I am coming to the conclusion that it has a very good chance of being the piece of cloth that was used to bury the historic Jesus.”
I haven’t tried this yet, but it’s supposed to be an inexpensive and fun way to make great tasting coffee.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6aQMN8us9Q]Brewing With the Vacuum Pot
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3JcOndpcGU]Siphon coffee in Tokyo
From: Ground Truth Trekking Blog
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Redoubt Volcano Ashfall
27 Mar 2009
More Redoubt
28 Mar 2009
How does volcanic lightning form?
02 Apr 2009
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“You are not alone. You’ve got a friend,
who will help you through your pains and sorrow
and will always be at your side…”
A new sand art from Ilana Yahav for 2009.
You can see more video clips in her website
www.sandfantasy.com
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Penguin jumps into boat to escape Killer Whales.
I have been in contact with the guy who was driving the boat. He said the whales were just playing with it and traning a youger member of the pod and that they could have taken it at anytime. He also said they were never in any danger from the whales. And I did NOT ADD THE MUSIC!
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Twin baby moose and mother playing in sprinkler in Anchorage, AK. June 2008
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“If they can do it, what’s our excuse?”
– Steve Hartman
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In this latest installment of CBS News Assignment America, Steve Hartman visits an animal sanctuary where a dog and an elephant have formed a very lasting, and unusual, friendship.
Related: My entire ONEcanhappen website
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Related:
Video: Lion Hugs Rescuer – So Cool!!!
Video: Otters Holding Hands – Sweet, Sweet, Sweet!!!
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Grannies On The Road
Sitting on the side of the road waiting to catch speeding drivers, a state trooper sees a car puttering along at 22 mph. He thinks to himself, “This driver is as dangerous as a speeder!” So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over.
Approaching he car, he notices that there are five elderly ladies – two in the front seat and three in the back, wide-eyed and white as ghosts.
The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand. I was going the exact speed limit. What seems to be the problem?”
The trooper, trying to contain a chuckle, explains to her that ’22’ was the route number, not the speed limit.
A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.
“But before you go, Ma’am, I have to ask, is everyone in this car OK? These women seem awfully shaken.”
“Oh, they’ll be all right in a minute, officer. We just got off Route 127.”
From: Kevin Kelly Cool Tools
I wanted to try roasting my own coffee but was reluctant to plunk down $100 just to try it. The solution: a hot-air popcorn popper. Sweet Maria’s web site has detailed instructions on how to use a popcorn popper to dry roast coffee beans. I already had a popper (a $3 “Presto” I got at a thrift store), so I ordered a pound of green beans. Turns out it’s very easy. No tinkering, hacking or rewiring necessary.
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This Lufthansa Airbus A320 suffered a wing-tip strike before executing a go-around during an attempt to land at Hamburg International Airport during high winds on 1 March. The A320, identified as D-AIQP, was apparently arriving on runway 23 after a domestic service from Munich. Its left wing-tip contacted the runway and the aircraft drifted far to the left of the centreline before the crew aborted the landing. Local reports, citing maintenance sources, indicate that the jet escaped with only superficial damage.