Great video here of Danny MacAskill from 2009 performing some amazing trials stunts in and around Edinburgh. The stunned reactions by the passers-by make the video even more special.

I like to keep up with amazing athletes from all sports. They provide me with the inspiration that “Imposible is nothing.”

Great video today, that outlines a solution to the problem of getting access to fresh vegetables in large cities – by growing them yourself using a windowfarm with minimal set-up costs.

I love “outside the box” thinking like this, especially when its effect is maximised by embracing the global reach of the Internet.

For more information you can visit the windowfarms website at www.windowfarms.org

Following on from yesterday’s post about Neurodegeneration, I’ve come across these two videos.

I am always interested to hear stories that make you think about not writing people off, even though their physical limitations may suggest you should.

The first is about an open source project called the EyeWriter.

Using open source software and cheap, readily available components a team in the US have created a system that allows users to draw using only the movement of their eyes. The possibilities this has in terms of helping people overcome serious physical impairments is in incredible.

The second is about the legendary savant (and inspiration behind the Rain Man charater played by Dustin Hoffman) Kim Peek.

Although he has severe physical and social limitations, his brilliant mind has enthralled both scientists and members of the public alike.

Today’s post is totally off topic, but I feel it important enough to share.

It’s a lecture video featuring the last lecture of Randy Pausch, a professor with terminal cancer who gives his last lecture to his students and facility members.

Randy talks about the importance of achieving your childhood dreams.

A long video – but worth watching from beginning to end. Inspirational stuff and plenty of food for deep thought.