Amazing Surf footage of Mike Parsons

In my opinion this is one of the most brilliantly filmed pieces of big wave surfing ever made. Filmed from a helicopter, the close up of surfer Mike Parsons being towed into this wave and then slowly panning out to reveal the size of the wave in the context of the size of the surfer is masterful cinematography. The ride itself is amazing as Parsons actually gets tubed on this 64ft monster, you think the wave has claimed him and he comes out of the whitewater. On the same day he had taken a massive wipeout on an earlier wave and came back to take this wave. The footage is from a Billabong surf documentary of a big wave contest.

Robert Ballard - ocean explorer

This is an inspiring and at times jaw dropping talk from the one of the worlds leading ocean explorers. Among his many acheivements he was the guy that found the Titanic. The ocean covers 72% of the planet yet is relatively unexplored. The facts he presents will amaze you. Please take the time to view this.

You're Beautiful - tell your family

Here is a great video postcard that you can post on You Tube and send your family a link. Of course you will have to add your own images, but the song by Tim Wood says it all. This is our version. Check it out and then read below for directions on how you can do it. Our families loved it. Enjoy.



1. Go to Tim's myspace page and purchase the song www.myspace.com/timwoodmusic
2. Get together all you favorite family photos and create Power Point presentation
3. Add the song to the Power Point presentation
4. Load up to You Tube
(if you are not sure how to do it ask anyone who is under 25!)

Just when you think you have seen it all

The resourcefulness of the human race will never cease to amaze me. You would expect this guy to be a giant strong man to carry this many bricks, but to throw them above his head, then balance them and walk out of a boat - amazing. I can only assume he is getting paid per brick not per load. I am not making any judgement on this guys life situation, just his incredible abilities. Check this out.

Our future is exciting

This brilliant piece of visual communication has many WOW moments in it. I am a huge fan of this form of media and its ability to communicate effectively. The message in this video is quite clear. The future is very exciting and anyone who thinks America will lead the world from this time on needs to reconsider their thinking. Enjoy this amazing video.

The Girl Effect

To me this amazing video is as much about brilliant creative minds being able to communicate an important message effectively as it is about the message itself. You can have every intention to try and make the world a better place but if you cannot communicate it, it makes your intentions difficult. I have watched this many times and the positive sentiment created by watching it is quite inspiring. I hope you have the same reaction.

The magnificent Benjamin Zander

I think this is one of the most inspiring talks I have ever seen. Benjamin Zander is the conductor for the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and has been for nearly the past 30 years. His thoughts on leadership are profound. Please enjoy this video.