Value based eduction
Article - Dutch only - by Tex Gunning, member of the board of Akzo Nobel. Interesting essay about putting values central in our education system to lay the foundation for solving our worlds problems.
Watched the documentary The Two Escobars about a week ago. It’s really impressive. The story of a country - Colombia - told through the sad history of a gifted, dedicated and honest soccer player. Thanks for the link, Bo.
Great description/demonstration of BJJ and some of it’s roots from Roger Gracie. (thanks for the find Kris)
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Slink by Lyle Mays
Album tipped by @tombeek. Shivers all over.
“Honestly, this is how fashion brands SHOULD be advertising from now on…” . Film by David Shrigley commissioned by Pringle (via Hugh).
Source: gapingvoid.com
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Gieke and Lotte Dekker. Awesome designers. Check Humade.
An example of an entry for the National Geographic Photo Contest 2011. The whole selection is breathtaking. Love the first comment which nicely illustrates how the internet is blurring the line between amateur and professional: “I’ve been a professional photographer for 30 years and never even got close to taking anything like the quality of these images.” (thanks for the pointer dad!)
Source: Boston.com
What is Jiu-Jitsu? Nice video by Valente Brothers academy in Miami. Take a special look at the little kids (via @graciebrothers)
The mock-gladiatorial theatrics of mixed martial arts may look tawdry and overblown, but the sport, perhaps even more than boxing, expresses a deep and authentic impulse to find meaning through the infliction and acceptance of pain.
Source: The New York Times
