Thanks Tim for the video.

These are crazy! Did you watch the opening ceremonies last night? If so, what did you think? Click the image below for the full gallery.

You owe it to yourself to stop what you’re doing, just for a few minutes, and visit Days With My Father.

You will not be disappointed.

Maybe you don’t know the name Randy Pausch.

You should.

If you’ve never seen him before, stop for ten minutes and watch this video.

I don’t care what you’re doing. It’s worth stopping, gather round friends, family, the dog, whatever. Take a deep breath, and listen.

Closely.

Sound familiar?

You can check out the full 75 minute lecture here.

The people of the world are mourning the loss of Randy today.

They just don’t know it.

What will the world say about YOU when you’re gone.

Check out the video of me using a lifestraw in some turbid water!

I was afforded the opportunity of chatting with Peter Cleary of Vestergaard Frandsen, the makers of LifeStraw, a few weeks ago.

Here’s the details of that interview.

Please introduce yourself.

My name is Peter Cleary (pictured) and I am the Communications Director for Vestergaard Frandsen.

SW: What was the timeframe from idea to reality for the LifeStraw?

PC: Several years.

SW: What areas are currently getting LifeStraws and where are you planning on going with them?

PC: LifeStraws are currently being used in India, Pakistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Turkey, Indonesia, and Dubai. We hope they will be sued throughout Africa, Asia, and wherever they are needed to prevent disease, reduce suffering and save lives.

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