The bulk of the medical profession separate their emotions from the patients that they treat. There are exceptions however, as this heartfelt letter from a doctor to the husband of a lady who recently passed away, demonstrates.
Sand art by Tony Plant [Video/ Article/ Pictures]
‘Till the luck runs dry’ is the song that accompanies this incredible video of environmental artist Tony Plant while he transforms the beachs into temporary canvas for his swirling sand drawings. Click here if you prefer just the pictures.
Amination, Gangnam style [Video]
Sure you’ve heard PSY’s Gangnam Style – that’s already crossed 1.275 billion views – the highest ever. But have you seen this incredible flip-book animation of the same song, by Timothius Martin? I wonder what he does in the free time he doesn’t have!
How much should we really work? [Article]
I thought it was another joke about the ever shortening work-week, but no it isn’t. James W Vaupel, head of the new Danish Max Planck research center says the 40 hour week (for some of those lucky folk) is outdated. He proposes instead that we work only 25 hours a week, but work until we turn 80. Spreading out working hours over the full course of a person’s life, Vaupel argues, is both psychologically and physically beneficial at all stages of life.
Sunny Cowgirls – Green and Gold [Video]
The Sunny Cowgirls paint a vivid picture of Australia in their brilliantly written song called “Green and Gold“.
Three conversations for parents: navigating networked publics [Article]
This short article is probably more suited for parents of young children: Microsoft researcher Dana Boyd has some advice for parents who are struggling with their children’s use of social media: she reminds us that the advice that children need to negotiate networked publics parallels advice that parents have always given when their children encounter public spaces. The networked society that we live in today may feel radically different, but many youth are struggling with the things they’ve always struggled with.They’re trying to figure out who they are and how they fit into the bigger world. They want to hang out with friends, but they’re also trying to figure out the status games of their peers.
C’mon lets do the twist: How owls turn their heads around 270 degrees [Article]
They are the only species that can turn their heads around 270 degrees. Educate yourself on how owls do the twist without breaking their necks or severing their arteries. A couple of interesting videos in there too! What would you do if you could see behind you this way?
I’ve been everywhere [Video]
I found this to be the best way to get to know of Australian town names – listen to one of the giants of Australian folk music, Lucky Starr performing “I’ve been everywhere“. And here’s a lyrical list of the towns he says he’s been to.
Henry the fiddler [Video]
John Walkenbach (yeah, him of the Excel Bible series), posts some superb links of musicians (& you thought all Excel users were geeks?). You won’t see Henry the Fiddler being touted as the next big thing, but watch this man play the violin & feel the hair on the back of your neck stand on end. Incredible!
What to do with a little space [video]
Graham Hill has 8 rooms in his tiny 420sqft apartment in New York. Let him take you on a 5min tour of his small house – and be inspired by the incredible functionality that can be built into even the smallest of spaces.