Category Archives: Videos

February 1, 2014 · 8:00 PM

It’s a Small World After All

What happens when complete strangers, from enemy-nations, meet face to face? Or in this case, screen to screen? Smiles, and the realisation that at the core, humanity transcends race, colour, creed, nationality, culture and language. Coca-Cola engineered the experience; unfortunately it’s not a permanent installation due to the complex technology involved, but what if it one day could be a permanent fixture? So many people are alone in a crowd; it would be a possibility to connect with a stranger face to face, and maybe in the process, even meet a new friend. To read the article and see the video, please click on the image below.

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January 25, 2014 · 11:50 PM

A great resource: The King of Random

If you’re a writer like me, you like keeping your eyes and ears open for interesting websites, information, random bits that can inspire and inform your writing. I just came across a great little gem on You Tube, the channel of Grant Thompson, the King of Random. He has, well, random videos, including scientific experiments, life-hacks, how-tos and a lot more. Need to know how to make fire with water? Check. Need to know how to fold a napkin to look like a shirt, or flower, or boat? Check? How to cut an apple to look like a swan? Check. Check him out by clicking on the photo below!

Food and a Hug

There are restaurants, and then there are places that serve experiences. Here is an amazing story of Tim Harris, restaurant owner, 10-time Olympic medalist, and a hugger. Yep. He serves food and a great hug. And he might also have the distinction of being the only owner of a restaurant who also happens to have Down Syndrome. And he’s so right: People with disabilities are a gift to the world. Through their perspectives and challenges, love of life and courage to face it with a smile (even though they have moods along with the rest of us!), we can learn to appreciate what we have, and take each day as a gift. Click on the photo below to follow the story, and come out smiling!

Winning with Kindness

In a world of virtual contact, communication and anonymous cities and neighborhoods, it’s easy to lose touch with what’s really important. It’s easy to lose touch with others, and when they (or we) go through difficulties, the distance can seem insurmountable. We may live in a global village, but at the heart of all of us is a longing for relationships, for friendships, for connecting with other humans on a deeper level than superficial social politeness. Here’s a woman who overcame her own depression by focusing on others, and it’s amazing to see how much it has snowballed since that one act of kindness to a stranger. Click on the photo below to watch the story unfold.

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December 21, 2013 · 8:00 PM

Of Books & Diamonds

The old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” may seem dated in this computer age, and it’s certainly not what marketing gurus who earn bucks on book cover layout and sales want you to believe; but here’s a story that proves that adage in spades! Just remember, diamonds start off as coal under a lot of pressure. Click on the image below for the story: