Inside Job
“Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.” – Steve Prefontaine
Steve Roland “Pre” Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an American middle and long-distance runner. Prefontaine once held the American record in the seven distance track events from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters. Prefontaine died at the age of 24 in a car accident.
Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers generated considerable media coverage which helped inspire the 1970s “running boom”. Prefontaine was often known for his mustache and his long locks of hair that parted as he ran. Continue reading
The 100 Greatest Movie threats of All Time, i saw this the other day and i laughed so much. They are not for the faint hearted and there is alot where you go ohhh no too far. These are just some of the films involved in this great video. See below for the list of films used
The Human Rights / Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics was a protest made by the African American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos; the athletes made the raised fist gesture at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City. The Australian competitor, Peter Norman, who was neither black nor American, also wore a human rights badge on his shirt during the ceremony to show his support to the two Americans. The event was one of the most overtly political statements in the history of the modern Olympic Games. Tommie Smith stated in his autobiography, Silent Gesture, that the gesture was not a “Black Power” salute, but in fact a “human rights salute”. - original
What is less known is that Norman, a white Australian, Continue reading
NASA landed a new robotic vehicle on Mars Monday morning 6th – August. The vehicle is called “Mars Curiosity”, it’s the size of a car, powered by a nuclear power source and was dropped on the planet in an extremely novel way that verges on science fiction but is now science fact.
Pictured is one of the first color photos for the Mars Rover Curiosity. Continue reading
The writer and journalist Maeve Binchy (72) died peacefully in a Dublin hospital last night after a short illness. Her husband Gordon Snell was by her side.
She was probably one of the best-loved Irish writers of her generation.
President Michael D Higgins said he was “deeply saddened” to hear of her death.
“She was an outstanding novelist, short story writer and columnist, who engaged millions of people all around the world with her fluent and accessible style,” he said. “She was a great storyteller and we enjoyed her capacity to engage, entertain and surprise us. For others, particularly young and aspiring writers, she was not only a source of great encouragement; but also to so many, of practical assistance. Continue reading
Meet the Superhumans, the stars of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, exclusively on Channel 4 from 29 August to 9 September. Great video and great music.
Welcome to a world with no barriers, a world where possibilities are endless and potential is limitless.
Channel 4 is broadcasting an unprecedented 150 hours of live coverage on multiple Continue reading
Jon Lord, the former keyboard player with rock band Deep Purple, has died aged 71.
Lord, who co-wrote many of the group’s legendary songs including Smoke On The Water, had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer since last August.
He co-founded Deep Purple in 1968 and also played with bands including Whitesnake during his career.
He died at the London Clinic on Monday, surrounded by family. “Jon passes from Darkness to Light,” a statement said. Continue reading