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"Christmas Can-Can"

Again, Rocky Mountain Correspondent John Ragatz has come across an amazing and entertaining video giving a new spin to the old "Can-Can".

"Rags" provided these comments with the link:

"This required a rehearsal or two with some talent I never possessed!  Told in college to stand in the front row with the fraternity choir and just move my lips without a sound. One of many confidence builders growing up!"


Classmate brings attention to new CPR Technique

Classmate and "Correspondent”, Jim Bruce sent me the following link to this YouTube video, along with these comments: ChuckR

"Please watch video and send to everyone in your address book.
This is the new CPR technique which is much simpler.
Very well worth watching. You may be able to save a life
Interesting to note that certification's not required.
You never know, a life may be saved utilizing this new procedure."



A heartwarming story worth watching

Our "Rocky Mountain" correspondent (aka John Ragatz) sent me this link to a heartwarming TV news story about a young autistic boy. It is well worth the time to view.

ChuckR

Click here to view.

Facinating video about aircraft carrier operations

Classmate Jim Bruce provided the link to this video, along with this comment:

“Excellent video of Navy aircraft carrier operations - and the men and planes that make it work”


Click here to view


Note:
Due to the source of this video file, I was unable to embed the file in this post, like many other videos on this site. ChuckR

"BOATLIFT", An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

Our "Colorado Correspondent”, John Ragatz sent me the following email along with the link to this video story. It is about 11 minutes long, but well worth it! ChuckR


"As an aftermath of everything you may have seen leading up to last Sunday, I thought this might be a dimension unknown to you, like me, on that horrific day ten years ago. Riveting, very moving!!
John"


Band band sounds from amazing kids

Classmate Kenneth Armstrong sent me a message with the following comments and an accompanying link:


"If you are old enough you will smile, if youare young you will love it.  This is music! ! !  Amazing how young they are.
               
Whether or not you like swing music turn up your speaker and take a trip back in time.
               
               
These Japanese kids would make Benny Goodman proud!
               
               
Sing, Sing, Sing"

Click here to view this YouTube video



Note:
Unfortunately, YouTube would not allow me to embed this file like others that have been posted on this page recently.

Do you believe…dogs eating out????

Leave it to John Ragatz for coming across this hilarious video. It gives new meaning to the phrase “Man’s Best Friend”.

Any guess which one left the tip??

Thanks “Rags”.



Up....Up...And Awaaaaaay!

Classmate John Ragatz provided the link to this YouTube video along with these comments: ChuckR

"Awesome!!  Go Navy!
 
After learning I would not be a fireman, my next dream growing up was to become a jet pilot. Eyes in ROTC put a stop to that fantasy. This virtual ride gave me the thrill without all the intense training required to solo one of those very expensive machines!! "


John Ragatz provides link to awesome photo video

John Ragatz sent me the following message and an accompanying link to a BBC One video:

"One of my passions is to travel to as many different parts of the World ( advanced and emerging) as possible, to hopefully catch glimpses of "only once" occurrences like some of these photos.  Yes, a virtual trip here now is not like the live experience but a lot less expensive!!
 
I've seen this one earlier but, even if you've already seen it, it's worth repeating!
Enjoy and appreciate!!!
 
John"