Final Extra Credit Opportunity Ted Talk--Micro Sculptor

The following link will take you to an amazing Ted Talk. The video clip isn't particularly academic or scholarly, but Willard Wiggan's feat is so fantastical that I wanted to share it with you. Listen and comment below.

http://www.ted.com/talks/willard_wigan_hold_your_breath_for_micro_sculpture.html

Extra Credit 6 Word Memoir

Ernest Hemingway is said to have created this 6 Word Story/Memoir after being challenged and betting someone that he could write a story in under ten words. The veracity of the story is undetermined, but the story has not been falisified. After reading Heminway's Memoir, write a 6 Word Memoir and post it in the comments section.

For Sale. Baby Shoes. Never Worn.

Extra Credit Spoken Word Poetry

Following are several link to spoken word poetry readings. Listen to two and comment on your favorite poet. Think of spoken word as somewhat analogous to rap music in that both often depict harsh realities existing in the world. Let this comment also serve as a warning that some of the links breach sensitive topics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhZU0uEpi5A (Andrea Gibson discusses the conflicting nature of life).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDzshjFKuYE (Andrea Gibson speaks on the affects of rape. This was the first spoken word poet I ever listened to years ago. I fell in love with her works).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHaw3SRL-3Q (Alvin Lau recites a beautiful and powerful poem about his sister's marriage; his sister is lesbian).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjqqZyfpeUQ (Alvin Lau performs an energetic and incredible tribute to breakdancing).