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Ivan Radanovich (journalist in the movie): “For the first time in my life I found myself asking what makes humans so crazy to climb mountains… As if life in flatlands isn’t hellish enough... Martin once told me he started climbing like a chess game being both the player and the pieces... And Roccio, maybe he was trying to compensate for his ( Read more... )

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Adderall use as an academic advantage has become increasingly common amongst college students. Illegal Adderall use is highest among students from the northeastern region of the United States and students from colleges with more competitive admission standards. Students with ADHD sell Adderall on college campuses for anywhere from $5 to $25 a pill ( Read more... )

"Blur the lines between dream state and reality, as you perceive the world through the minds of many. Into the Mind contemplates the experiences passed between mentors and peers to paint a philosophical portrait of human kind. What drives us to overcome challenge? How do we justify risk? What forces are at the core of a mountain addiction? Unique ( Read more... )

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translation by Sri Jaldhar Vyas:

ratnaiH kalpitamAsanaM himajalaiH snAnaM cha divyAmbaraM
nAnAratnavibhUShitaM mR^igamadAmodA~NkitaM chandanam.h |
jAtIchampakabilvapatrasahitaM puShpaM cha dhUpaM tathA
dIpaM deva dayAnidhe pashupate hR^itkalpitaM gR^ihyatAm.h

I have imagined a jewelled seat for you. cold water for you to
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The new frontier of physics completely changes the view of reality and is very different from what we studied at school 15-20 years ago...

The Fabric of the Cosmos: What Is Space? - http://bit.ly/uB4KZc
The Fabric of the Cosmos: Universe or Multiverse? - http://bit.ly/zl1HF3
The Fabric of the Cosmos: Quantum Leap - http://bit.ly/xMspij
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