joi, 21 iunie 2012

Damn Cool Pics

Damn Cool Pics

Legless Spencer West Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro on his Hands

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:04 PM PDT

31-year-old motivational speaker Spencer West, of Toronto, Canada, lost both his legs at age five as a result of a spinal genetic disorder called sacral agenesis. Doctors told his parents that he "would never do much with his life." However, through sheer willpower he proved them wrong and did the seemingly impossible: he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro over a grueling seven-day period. Traveling on his hands for 80% of the trek, West was able to achieve his goal with his two good friends by his side. He spent an entire year training for the climb to ensure his arms were strong enough to handle the trip. In addition, his incredible achievement helped raise £300,000 for the educational charity Free the Children.

From his blog:
The moment the summit was within sight… it was incredible. We looked around – me, David and Alex – and realized that, after seven grueling days of relentless climbing, after 20,000 feet of our blood, sweat and tears (and, let's face it, vomit) we had actually made it. We were at the top. The summit sign seemed almost like a mirage.

Then it sunk in. We made it. To the top of the mountain. The mountain that I promised to the world I would climb. The bleeding fingers and blisters were all worth it. I looked at the guys, my two buddies who dreamed up this crazy plan with me, and realized we actually finished what we started.

Plan of Work for a Small Servantless House

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 01:07 PM PDT

No servant? No problem. A Good Housekeeping guide published in 1950 helps organize your house with a housewife's weekly duties for cleaning, cooking, and tea preparation.

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Via I Love Charts

Music’s Effect on Learning [Infographic]

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 12:07 PM PDT

Did you know that listening to music stimulates several parts of the brain, and may both increase productivity and help recall memories? We published this infographic today to highlight how music impacts the brain and improves learning.

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Music's Effect on Learning
Compiled By: Online Colleges Guide

Where the Hell is Matt? 2012 [Video]

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:47 PM PDT



Where the hell has Matt disappeared to this time? Lebanon, Thailand, Spain, Syria, Papua New Guinea, and Pennsylvania, just to name a few places the YouTube star journeyed for his latest dancing video.

Warning: Matt's travel adventures may spark the desire to pack up your dancing shoes and skip across the globe.
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