Salvador Dali - A Soft Self Portrait

Originally produced for a French television audience, this portrait of the surrealist artist Salvador Dali details the dreamlike inspiration behind many of his avant-garde creations. Set in Dali's hometown of Lligat, Spain, the artist himself takes the viewer on a tour of the creative process that is behind his remarkable body of work. Journey into the subconscious of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and take a look at the world through Salvador Dali's eyes with this program that he both designed and performed. The documentary is directed by Jean-Christopher Averty, with narration provided by Orson Welles. LINK: Youtube

M.C. Escher Documentary

Metamorphose M.C. Escher (Maurits Cornelis) Documentary, LINK: Youtube

Museum Of Life: Collection For The Future

Museum of Life gives viewers an inside look at the Natural History Museum and some of the 300 or more scientists who work here. Cameras follow them on collecting expeditions around the world, as they hunt for dinosaur fossils and study the biodiversity of remote areas. But there are also plenty of discoveries to be made at the Museum itself, including hidden store rooms full of specimens, and high tech science facilities, such as the DNA labs. Find out about the huge variety of plants and animals that scientists study here, and why they are important for conservation efforts today.
About the presenters: As a young man, Jimmy Doherty (Jimmy's Farm, Jimmy Doherty in Darwin's Garden, Jimmy's Global Harvest) worked as a volunteer at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington. Now he returns to join the Museum scientists and find out how much has changed. He is joined by engineer Kate Bellingham (Tomorrow's World), doctor of tropical medicine Chris van Tulleken (Medicine Men), conservationist Liz Bonnin (Bang Goes the Theory) and zoologist Mark Carwardine (Last Chance to See).
LINK: Youtube

Husband, 100, and wife, 99, who have been together 82 years

“True love never fades”: Husband, 100, and wife, 99, who have been together 82 years Inseparable Lionel and Ellen Buxton are still as happy as the day they met – almost 82 years ago. The loved-up pair are one of the country”s oldest married couples having tied the knot in 1936, and 75 years later are still going strong. They have clocked up almost 200 years between them, 162 of which have been spent in marital bliss.

Devoted: Lionel Buxton and Ellen Buxton at their home in Dover. Lionel celebrates his 100th birthday in March Ellen, 100, said: ‘We have never been apart really and have never wanted anyone else. ‘We have been married happily because we have been good friends as well as husband and wife. ‘We have always made sure we have had nice evenings out together. Whether it is going for a romantic meal or out to play bingo.’ Grandparents Ellen and Lionel, 99, have not spent more than one night apart from each other in the past eight decades and have not got sick of the sight of each other yet. LINK: with more on this story.

The Football Feeling

We wanted to give these boys the surprise of a lifetime. LINK: Youtube

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Grease Star Jeff Conaway Dies at 60

Jeff Conaway, best known for his role as Kenickie as Grease and Bobby Wheeler on the '70s TV series Taxi, has died at the age of 60 in a Los Angeles-area hospital.

He was found unconscious in his L.A. home several weeks ago and efforts to revive him came to a halt earlier today as his family made the painful decision to take him off life support.

Conaway struggled for years with alcohol and drug addiction an it is believed he fell into a coma after an overdose.

Conaway publicly faced his drug troubles when he appeared in 2008's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew where he admitted to struggling with cocaine, painkillers, and alcohol.

RIP Jeff. LINK

Cake Is Just A Four-Letter Word: Dylan Turns 70

Robert Allen Zimmerman, known to many as Bob Dylan, was born May 24, 1941. FolkAlley.com is celebrating Dylan's 70th birthday with a special four-hour stream that features many artists paying tribute to the prolific and influential songwriter.

Hear music from Joan Baez, Tim O'Brien, Rosanne Cash, Jimmy Lafave, Eliza Gilkyson, Guy Davis, Lucy Kaplansky, Richie Havens, Nanci Griffith, Sarah Jarosz, many others — and Dylan himself.

If you go to the Link below you can listen to the mix.

See more photos of "Bob Dylan Through the Years" at Life. LINK

The Boy Who Went To Heaven

The Boy Who Went To Heaven. LINK: Youtube

Prepare To Be Inspired: One man's 120 pound journey

In January 2009, I made the decision to get a grip, get out of my depression, and do life.

I started running and started a blog: http://bendoeslife.tumblr.com

120 pounds lost, but much more gained.

This is how far I've come. LINK: Youtube

Little Kitten Sees You

This little blue point Himalayan kitten has the biggest eyes and takes in everything. He looks sweet and innocent... but is he? The little one is so full of life and doesnt miss a thing. LINK: Youtube

A Rose in the Snow

A Rose in the Snow.
We would suggest that when the planned events of 'our' Life are temporarily suspended or brought to a standstill, in the Silence of Being and the ceasing of 'expected' activity there may arise a Rose ( a happening of great value, a gift of beauty), to be realised or perceived.

Experimental video by CCPhotographyandFilm. LINK: Youtube

Best Of The 2011 Snowboarding Videos [HD]

Check out his snowboarding lifestyle blog - http://www.bckcntry.com/
Song - Who Knows, Who Cares (bretonLABS Remix) - The Local Natives. LINK: Youtube

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- including death itself -- at the university's 114th Commencement on June 12, 2005. LINK: Youtube

Archie Bunker is not happy with Obama

Archie Bunker makes sense after 30 years. LINK: Youtube

Why We're Here: Twin Cities

With all the possibilities around the world, what is the “it” that keeps people here in the Twin Cities? We suspected the answer to the question "Why We're Here" was both simple and incredibly nuanced -- worthy of art. We took our camera to the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul to find people willing to talk, unscripted, on film. The result is our collective love poem to the Twin Cities.

Why We're Here: Twin Cities is a six-minute film that explores what unites us, and unites us here, in the Twin Cities. Filmed on location the spring and summer of 2010 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, the film features an original score by John Munson of the New Standards, the Twilight Hours, Semisonic and Trip Shakespeare, camerawork by Adam Olson and editing by Sam Heyn. LINK: Vimeo

LL Cool J Interview

Men's Fitness Editor-in-Chief Roy S. Johnson talks to LL Cool J about his success in music, fitness and life. LINK, Video playing: LINK

JR Minkel, science writer, RIP

Rising-star science journalist JR Minkel, whose work we've linked to many times on Boing Boing, took his own life on Monday. Only 31 years-old, JR was a talented writer who covered space, physics, cosmology, and technology for Scientific American, where he was a staff writer, Popular Science, New Scientist, LiveScience, IEEE Spectrum, and many other publications. Author of the Instant Egghead Guide: The Universe, he also blogged at his own site, A Fistful of Science. JR had a knack for making complex science understandable by anyone, and his quest for knowledge, meaning, and humor shone through his writing. We send our deepest condolences to JR's family and friends. JR Minkel obituary (The Tennessean). LINK: Boing Boing

Meet_a_real_Cowboy

This is a real Cowboy. This young man understands life more then some adults do. LINK: Youtube

This video made me cry. Also put some of my life back into perspective.

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS

A very intriguing short story. Well worth a watch and well put together. LINK: Vimeo

Awesome motivation

Awesome motivation. LINK, Via: Wimp.com