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Carried away by hungry eagle, little dog survives…

(vid) George Knapp: Inside Luxor Pyramid’s Light — 40 billion candlepower • Visible from 250 miles • 39 $1200 xenon lamps • $20/hour electricity

(vid) CRAZY GUY TAKES SELFIE WITH POWERFUL DUST DEVIL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=konhzcUWjU4

(vid) Jake: A New Litter of Puppies Arrived During the Night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H66BuJ9ez9g

2017 Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon promo video

Full length documentary coming early 2018

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Driving in Las Vegas 4K Video — See how far the Bellagio & others really are from Mandalay Bay

Driving Northbound (camera points straight ahead)

01:15 Mandalay Bay

01:25 Ferris Wheel Towers

01:33 Concert on right, Luxor pyramid on left

01:43 sphinx and obelisk

01:35 Tropicana Club Tower — the white building between stage and MGM

02:06 Excalibur on left, Tropicana main building on right (Robert Irvine from Restaurant Impossible)

02:32 NY NY on left, MGM on right

04:10 Aria on left, Planet Hollywood on right

04:43 The Bellagio

05:01 Caesars

09:56 DRIVING SOUTHBOUND (camera points to the right)

14:00 The Bellagio

19:05 Pyramid, sphinx & obelisk w/ Mandalay Bay in background
 
19:20 Mandalay Bay

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CK60Lg9GHk

(vid) Breath of the Dolomites – Timelapse & Aerial 4K

Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2017

Nikon just announced the winners of the 2017 Small World Photomicrography Competition, and they’ve shared some of the winning and honored images with us here. …

HINTS: View this page full screen. Skip to the next and previous photo by typing j/k or ←/→.

STUNNING IMAGES

(vid) A Rainy Day In Bangkok – 4K

Interesting. I remember the motorcycles driving between the cars, trying not to hit the car mirrors, especially the bigger bikes with wider handlebars.

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(vid) Bear enters Seward hotel & restaurant

STORY

(1 min video) Aurora Corona, Fairbanks Alaska – Sept. 16, 2017

Universe Contains 123 Quintillion Stars! That’s 123 billion billion. 123 million million million!!! — Hubble Ultra Deep Field

Extrapolating from this Hubble image, scientists have estimated that the universe contains at least 200 BILLION GALAXIES, EACH HAVING an average of 100 BILLION STARS!!!!!!!

Also, our sun is an average sized star.

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According to the Space Telescope Science Institute, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field has an angular size of 11.5 square arcminutes. That means that it would take 12,913,983 Deep Field images to cover the entire sphere of the sky!

Just for fun, let’s calculate roughly how many stars that implies in the observable universe: The ultra deep field image has about 10,000 galaxies in it. If we assume that each galaxy has 100,000,000,000 (100 billion) stars, then the approximate number of stars in the visible universe is absolutely staggering: 123,000,000,000,000,000,000

123 quintillion stars! That’s 123 billion billion. 123 million million million. (source)

(vid) The Iron Cowboy Did It! — 50 Ironmans in 50 States in 50 Days!!! – Friend, Rich Roll surprised him on the last adventure!

The Rich Roll podcast of this AMAZING achievement:

THE IRON COWBOY DID IT! HOW JAMES LAWRENCE COMPLETED 50 IRONMANS IN 50 STATES IN 50 DAYS

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“Just be empowered to do that hard thing in your life…however low you are, wherever you are, there’s someone out there that loves you and there’s someone out there that can support you and there’s a way to climb out of it.”

JAMES “IRON COWBOY” LAWRENCE

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(vid) Take a Gorgeous Time-Lapse Trip to Rio de Janeiro and Iguazú Falls

My favorite scene is at 2:00.

(vid) “WHEN YOU DECIDE YOU’RE NOT GOING TO FEAR THEN YOU’RE FREE!!!” – CIA Agent Whistleblower Risks All To Expose The Shadow Government – Heroic Kevin Shipp

One of the most inspiring messages I’ve ever seen!

(vid) A Mesmerizing Look at Hummingbirds in Flight – 100 FLAPS/SEC • Some less than the weight of a penny

A Mesmerizing Look at Hummingbirds in Flight

MASTERS OF FLIGHT
When it comes to aerodynamics, hummingbirds are fine‑tuned machines.

VIDEOS BY ANAND VARMA
Using a high-speed, high-resolution camera, photographer Anand Varma captures what the naked eye can’t see—the breathtaking maneuvers of a hummingbird in flight. Varma teamed up with scientists studying the biology of hummingbirds to reveal the secrets behind these captivating creatures.

An Anna’s hummingbird drinks artificial nectar from a glass vessel. The bird’s forked tongue makes a sipping motion up to 15 times a second.

Letting hummingbirds loose in wind tunnels allows researchers to probe the mechanics of flight at airspeeds of up to 35 miles an hour. A fog of water vapor makes the wind movement visible.

100 FLAPS/SEC

The wings of some species flap up to a hundred times per second.
A hummingbird shakes off rain the same way a wet dog does, with an oscillation of its head and body.

GRAMS
The smallest hummingbird weighs in at only 1.8 grams, which is less than the weight of a penny. The largest hummingbird tips the scales at around 20 grams.

SECONDS
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can hover in still air for 30 seconds or more.

THE VIDEOS

(vid) Eclipse 2017: Through the Eyes of NASA

Eclipse 2017: Through the Eyes of NASA

Published on Aug 24, 2017

During the eclipse, 14 states across the U.S. were in the path of totality and experienced more than two minutes of darkness in the middle of the day – with a partial eclipse viewable all across North America. The broadcast – Eclipse Across America: Through the Eyes of NASA – covered locations along the path of totality, from Oregon to South Carolina including public reactions from all ages. The eclipse’s long path over land provided a unique opportunity to study the Sun, Earth, Moon and their interaction.

This video is available for download from NASA’s Image and Video Library:

“Total Eclipse Preview Show”, Total Solar Eclipse: “Through The Eyes of NASA,” Part 1
https://images.nasa.gov/#/details-NHQ…

Total Solar Eclipse: “Through The Eyes of NASA,” Part 2
https://images.nasa.gov/#/details-NHQ…

Total Solar Eclipse: “Through The Eyes of NASA,” Part 3
https://images.nasa.gov/#/details-NHQ…

Total Solar Eclipse: “Through The Eyes of NASA,” Part 4
https://images.nasa.gov/#/details-NHQ…

(vid) 2017 North America Total Solar Eclipse Close-up Real-time 4K

Even shows the solar flares! Filmed through a telescope.

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VIDEO

Story with Videos at Peta Pixel

(video) THE HEAVENS DECLARE: Lunar eclipses render ‘Flat Earth Society’ a myth — Aristotle: “In eclipses, the outline is always curved, and since it is the interposition of the earth that makes the eclipse, the form of this line will be caused by the form of the earth’s surface, which is therefore spherical”

The Lunar Eclipse — Testament to the Spherical Earth, Detriment to the Flat Earth | David Rives

(video) Accent – Star Wars Medley (Jazz A Cappella)!

Accent – Star Wars Medley (Jazz A Cappella)

Published on Dec 16, 2015

The Force Awakens, and Accent is ready. And it’s time we paid tribute to John Williams, because, well…he’s the man, as you may know.

Please share if you’re a Jedi!

Buy on iTunes: http://apple.co/1OuBjWL

Arranged by Simon Åkesson
Audio mix and video edit by Andrew Kesler

We have an album!
Buy the CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/accent3
Buy on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/her…

We are 6 vocalists from 5 different countries. We create these projects through Internet collaboration. Check out our (kinda crazy) backstory:
http://bit.ly/accentepk

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http://www.AccentVocal.com
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(video) Sam Robson: ‘Mary Did You Know?’ – SOLO 9-PART Acapella w/ ‘The Young Messiah’ Film Excerpts

Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered, will soon deliver you

Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God

Mary did you know, Mary did you know, Mary did you know

The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb

Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding is the great I am

Mary did you know?

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Mary Did You Know? | Acapella | The Young Messiah

Published on Feb 25, 2016

Learn more at http://theyoungmessiah.com
Thanks for watching! I was asked to record an arrangement of Mary Did You Know? To promote this beautifully shot movie titled The Young Messiah, it comes out in Theatres on March 11th.

Purchase my hymn album:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hym…
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hymns-Sam-Rob…

Support me on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SamTRobson

(video) Sam Robson: The Lion King – ‘Circle of Life’ SOLO, UP-TO-50 PART Acapella/Percussion Arrangement!

Singer Multiplies His Voice 50 Times to Bring You the Most Magical Version of the “Circle of Life” You’ll Ever Hear: Watch!

Sam Robsonis an a capella genius who just so happened to multiply himself 50 times in order to bring to you what is most likely the best version of The Lion King‘s “Circle of Life” that you will ever hear. …

Using only his voice, body and percussion, Robson masterfully brings to you the childhood classic with the same passion you’ve come to know and love, but somehow makes it better.

“I’m really excited to bring you my latest project,” he writes beneath his YouTube video. “As a kid I remember seeing the Lion King and being blown away by it, many years later I had the idea to arrange Circle of Life but bailed, due to it’s challenging nature. However 5 years on from my previous idea I decided to give it one more push, and I’m really happy that I did.” …

The outcome is something to behold, as Robson uses 50 different versions of his voice, often all at the same time. …

“Finally I present to you my latest multitrack, with as many as 50 voices at one time I have realised my vision of how I wanted this to sound like and it’s all thanks to the people that have supported me musically,” he adds.

Like the original, Robson’s version starts out fairly low key and ultimately culminates in an impassioned belting of the lyrics. Watch the video…to see him perform in all of his glory. (entire article)

The Lion King – Circle of Life acapella arrangement!

Published on Jul 29, 2015

https://samrobson.bandcamp.com/track/
I’m really excited to bring you my latest project. As a kid I remember seeing the Lion King and being blown away by it, many years later I had the idea to arrange Circle of Life but bailed, due to it’s challenging nature. However 5 years on from my previous idea I decided to give it one more push, and I’m really happy that I did. Finally I present to you my latest multitrack, with as many as 50 voices at one time I have realised my vision of how I wanted this to sound like and it’s all thanks to the people that have supported me musically.
Thank you

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Samrobsonmusic
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Need an arrangement for your choir/group?

Or want learning tracks/sheet music for any arrangements you hear on this channel.

Contact me at samrobson2013@gmail.com

Lyrics:
From the day we arrive on the planet
And, blinking, step into the sun
There’s more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
There’s far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round

It’s the circle of life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life

(video) Sam Robson: ‘Total Praise’ – SOLO 8-PART Acapella Arrangement!

OUTSTANDING 3-min. song! Give it at least a minute to get going, please.

TOTAL PRAISE!!!!!!!

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Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills,
Knowing my help is coming from You.
Your peace, You give me in time of the storm.
You are the source of my strength.
You are the strength of my life.
I lift my hands in total praise to you.
Amen

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Hymn – Total Praise – Acapella Arrangement

Published on Apr 7, 2014

Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/SamTRobson
A gospel hymn arrangement with a slightly different vibe to it. I felt inspired by how powerful and emotional the hymn is.

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Need an arrangement for your choir/group?
Or want learning tracks for any arrangements you hear on this channel.
Contact me at samrobson2013@gmail.com

(video) Sam Robson: ‘Hercules – Go The Distance’ – SOLO, Multi-part, Acapella Arrangement!

Well, I didn’t cry like I did with Sam’s ‘O Holy Night,’ but this is !!!!!!!WoW!!!!!!! in an EXPANDED, dramatic and GARGANTUAN way!

I can’t imagine how much work this was.

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Hercules – Go The Distance – Acapella Arrangement!

Published on Jan 27, 2017

This my first Disney arrangement done on request. I couldn’t help but notice a few threads suggesting this one in the comments section and as I am already familiar with this song and it’s awesomeness, I decided to give it a go!

I feel it’s fair to mention fair use as have not straight up copied any visuals without applying my own creative spin to it.

Enjoy!!!

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Need an arrangement for your choir/group?

Or want learning tracks/sheet music for any arrangements you hear on this channel.

Contact me at samrobson2013@gmail.com

Lyrics:
I have often dreamed of a far off place
Where a great warm welcome will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying this is where I’m meant to be

I will find my way, I can go the distance
I’ll be there someday if I can be strong
I know every mile will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong

I am on my way – I can go the distance
I don’t care how far – Somehow I’ll be strong
I know every mile will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to find where I belong

I will beat the odds – I can go the distance
I will face the world – fearless proud and strong
I will please the Gods – I can go the distance
Till I find my hero’s, welcome right where I belong

(video) Sam Robson: ‘O Holy Night’ – SOLO 8-PART Acapella Arrangement!

!!!!!!!WoW!!!!!!! Sam sings 6 & 8-part harmony starting at 50 second mark!

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Truly He taught us to  love  one another, 
His law is love and His gospel is peace. 
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother. 
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With ALL our  hearts  we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
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Seward to Alyeska – Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon: 2.67-mile swim, 113.5-mile bike, 27.5-mile run – photos & videos

I know Amber Stull, who finished 4th among women!

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With a total gain of 10,100′ between the bike and run courses and an average water temp of 53°F, Alaskaman is one of the most challenging extreme triathlons on Earth. (source)

The Alaskaman — the first race of its kind in the United States, according to race officials — featured a 2.67 mile swim in frigid Resurrection Bay in Seward, a 113.5-mile bike along the Seward Highway and a 27.5-mile run, capped with two trips up Alyeska. It was nearly 4 p.m. when Fast finished a race that started at 4:30 a.m.

ADN STORY with PHOTOS & VIDEO

KTUU VIDEO

2017 Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon Highlights PHOTOS

Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon 2017 PHOTOS

Amber Stull crosses the finish line VIDEO

Results:

1) Andrew Fast, Salt Lake City, 11 hours, 18 minutes, 29 seconds; 2) Danny Dvinov, Oakland, Calif., 11:37:41; 3) Daniel Folmar, Anchorage, 12:24:20; 4) Chris Knight, Dubai, 12:28:38; 5) Adam Feigh, Lexington, S.C., 12:40:39; 6) Morgan Chaffin, Elkhorn, Neb., 12:47:50 (women’s champion); 7) Leonardo Mello, San Paulo, Brazil, 12:56:18; 8, T.J. Thrasher, Steamboat Springs, Colo., 12:59:02; 9) Christopher Scott, Dubai, 13:01:22; 10) Linday Ludlow, Dallas, Texas, 13:08:44 (2nd-place woman); 11) Conor Deal, Anchorage, 13:12:43; 12) Mackie Derrick, Anchorage, 13:20:59; 13) Tyson Flaherty, Fairbanks, 13:24:51; 14) Addison Nuding, San Francisco, 13:24:51; 15) Patrick Miller, Hood River, Ore., 13:37:37; 16) Chad Albright, Roanoke, Va., 13:43:26; 17) Sebastian Lopez, Bay City, Texas, 13:46:09; 18) Fernando Lopez, Houston, Texas, 13:47:09; 19) John Bursell, Juneau, 13:49:42; 20) Philip Sanchez, San Francisco, 13:58:15; 21) John Livezey, Newton Square, Penn., 14:05:21; 22) Jimi Young, Dewitt, Mich., 14:07:10; 23) Jesse Schroeder, Carrington, N.D., 14:08:36; 24) Shannon Titzel, Anchorage, 14:12:13 (3rd-place woman); 25) Taryn Spates, Granada Hills, Calif., 14:14:01; 26) Amber Stull, Anchorage, 14:15:02; 27) Pasi Pentikainen, Finland, 14:18:18; 28) Barry Middleton, Scotland, 14:19:45; 29) Tyler Guggemos, Dewitt, Mich., 14:23:28; 30) John French, Roswell, Georgia, 14:27:01; 31) Anthony Beeson, Long Tree, Colo., 14:28:34; 32) John Kelly, Worcester, Mass., 14:31:32; 33) Nicholas Ponsor, Colorado Springs, Colo., 14:35:15; 34) James Lawrence, Orem, Utah, 14:36:22; 35) Andrew Dougherty, Anchorage, 14:36:22; 35) James Lawrence, Orem, Utah, 14:37:49; 36) James Snipe, Lisbon, Maine, 14:47:58 …

(video) ‘The magic of the Northern Lights’ – CBS Sunday Morning

The most worshipful, natural experience that we’re incredibly blessed with in Alaska!

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The magic of the Northern Lights

Published on Apr 19, 2015

In the high latitudes of Alaska, the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are a light show like no other. Lee Cowan travels to Fairbanks to witness the magical, even spiritual experience that viewing these extraordinary phenomena can be, and talks with photographer Ronn Murray about capturing the Aurora.

(video) Fly over the new St. Croix River Bridge – Stillwater MN

VIDEO

(1 min tourist video) “Scotland. A Spirit of its Own”

This aired while I was watching the Scottish Open golf tournament today. I visited there years ago, shortly after watching ‘Braveheart,’ to get a feel for this land — driving on the left side of the road. Some of the landscape is similar to Alaska.

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Scotland. A Spirit of its own: Spirit Waves

Published on Feb 9, 2016

Scotland has a spirit of its own. It’s not something you can put in words, but its presence is undeniable. It imbues everything from our majestic landscapes and great cities, to our proud heritage and the warmth of our people.

Come and discover it for yourself at https://www.visitscotland.com/about/u…

Gratitude: The Short Film by Louie Schwartzberg

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