Links on Links | Oct. 11, 2013
My Best Finds of the Week!
Here are a few of the most interesting things I’ve found online during the week. Enjoy!
1. The Well of Death | https://vimeo.com/66585349
A Documentary music video to the song Django Django by WOR, I’ve only seen stunts like this in movies and to see that people out there actually do this for a living is crazy.
2. The Pixel Painter | https://vimeo.com/70748579
I enjoy stories like this of elderly folk who have a passion for something and loving what they do. This is the story of 98 year old Hal Lasko who can barely see due to eyesight complications but spends days and hours on Microsoft Paint making works of art. Almost cried. Very Inspiring.
3. FIFA: The Ultimate Gold Digger | https://medium.com/off-the-field/4d45b359b664
Some may know this other may not. But everything revolves around money. This is a well written summary of the problems involving the 2022 and even the 2014 World Cup and how corrupt and powerful the governing body of football may or may not be.
4. Continental Movement | https://vimeo.com/76478605
My good friend Nick Wenck and his brother Aaron go on a lot of adventures around the world, and assembled this clever video with footage they’ve gathered through the years to teach us the lesson to go out and explore what this world has in store for us.
5. El Olomega | https://vimeo.com/72869771
Here’s one thing about me you may know, I love food. If you didn’t know that here’s one thing you should know… Pupusas are my favorite meal, ever. El Olomega Food Truck in Red Hook, Brooklyn has some of the best ones I’ve ever tasted. They recently won the 2013 Vendy Award for best food truck, Congrats!
6. The Knife Sharpener | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ksoZ95eTlA
Another inspiring story of someone dedicating their life to doing what they love. 75 year old is one of the last knife sharpeners in Italy. My favorite part of this is him talking about kids these days…
7. Regal Vegan | https://vimeo.com/74706309
I have nothing against vegans, I don’t think I can ever live that life style. That said, the fact cheese can be made out of cashew nuts is mind blowing. Yet, Regal Vegan here in New York makes some delicious vegan items. Just read this description: “Basilicotta™ is a rich, delicious cashew cheese dip made with fresh basil and raw cashews creating an incredible dairy-free, vegan cashew cheese spread experience. It is soft and spreadable, making it a fantastic sauce, dip, sauce, sandwich spread or pizza topping.”
8. A City in Flames | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqW1wcKqK8E
Being a fire fighter is beyond dangerous. It takes a different breed of person and much respect! But what if you were a fire fighter in a city that lacks funds? This is the story of a crew outside of Detroit risking their lives every day.
9. Popsicles | https://vimeo.com/75002830
I mean, who doesn’t like popsicles? Here’s a clever How-To video.
10. Messi’s Note | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nwuk90Gc2A&feature=youtu.be
Messi.. Messi.. What happend to you? Selling out left and right. I have a lot of questions about this commercial. Main one. Did Messi pays his taxes in this video?
Until next week!
-Abner
