Tag: talent

Compass Points: Passion, Talent, Opportunity

“Never follow your passion,” says Mike Rowe. “But always bring it with you.” Rowe, the host of the series “Dirty Jobs”—which recently returned to television—is renowned for urging others to pursue opportunities instead of passions: “Just because you’re passionate about something doesn’t mean you won’t suck at it. And just because you’ve earned a degree…


Anything Is Possible

This film is only available in the United States and Canada because of territorial licensing. A 10-year-old boy runs away when his mother is reported missing while serving on an overseas Army rescue mission. He finds shelter from the city streets at a local orphanage where his incredible talent at the piano is discovered, and…


One-Handed Potter Demonstrates His Skillful Expertise

Lost his right hand in a childhood accident, Dick Unsworth lets nothing stop him from doing what he loves. He established Ingleton Pottery, a family-run business making high-fired, hand thrown Stoneware pottery. Started in 1971, this is the longest established working Pottery in the Yorkshire Dales. (Video courtesy of Ingleton Pottery) …


Man Herds 700 Sheep With Help of His Border Collies, and They Just Love Their Job

The shepherd talks about his woking dogs and how they help him in his job. (Video courtesy of Sean) …


Leslie Caron: The Reluctant Star | Documentary

Leslie Caron, the beloved star of classic American cinema, transports us back to the golden age of the 20th century, as one of its last witnesses. She is a rare triple threat of talent in the worlds of film, dance, and theater. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on…


The Duke Is Tops (1938)

Duke Davis (Ralph Cooper) has invested all his savings to back his sweetheart, Ethel (Lena Horne), in a road show over the old T.O.B.A. circuit, on which they have both been performers since childhood. Marshall (Monte Hawley), a New York talent scout, makes an offer to Ethel as a single and, to induce her to…


Brilliant German Shepherd Halts on Command

What a beautiful relationship between a man and his dog! Well done to both of you. …


Wonderful Seniors Who Prove That Age Is Just a Number

The only limitation is the one you set for yourself. (Video courtesy of Mitzi L Duke, Moses Concas, Somerby Peachtree City, Donavin Garcia) …


More Non-Local Doctors Approved for Limited Practice in Hong Kong

According to the figures from the Hospital Authority (HA), Hong Kong has lost 500 full-time doctors in public hospitals and 2,600 full-time nurses from April 2021 to April 2022, reaching 7.9  percent and 9.5 percent loss rate of doctors and nurses respectively. Seeing the severe loss of medical professionals, the authorities have been trying to…


Ready To Be Amazed–Japanese Whistling Champion Delivers an Unbelievable Performance

‘Hora Staccato’ is a very challenging piece on the violin, and the fact that he can hit all the high notes and keep up with the tempo is truly impressive! (Video courtesy of Kuchibue Soncho) …