Intermission: People Are Awesome at Backflips, Skateboard Stunts, and Impossible Shots

Intermission: People Are Awesome at Backflips, Skateboard Stunts, and Impossible Shots
Over the course of the next five or so minutes, what this video compilation of the most amazing feats of human awesomeness—on skis, skateboards, bikes, and wheelchairs; flying across terrifying gaps and plummeting into rivers and pools; and shooting, kicking, and flat-out heaving balls into far-away hoops. Via Kottke
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Business Briefs for Oct. 27
A federal bankruptcy judge in Richmond approved an auction for its brand names, Internet domain names and customer databases. The auction, which is being handled by advisory firm Streambank, is set for Nov. 9. A hearing to confirm the results of the auction is scheduled for Nov. 15 in Richmond. …
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The San Diego Rescue Mission Opens Its Doors to Just a Few Homeless Women Each Evening
The San Diego Rescue Mission opens its doors to just a few homeless women each evening. Although the facility is large and houses many men, only 50 women are allowed inside a very small area. It becomes a race, but one in which the competitors encourage one another.
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