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Have You Seen This? Flying over an active volcano
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Jumping out of a helicopter in a wing suit is nerve racking enough. Doing that over an active volcano is a whole new level. - photo by John Clyde


THE SKY Wingsuits don't only make for cool videos, but they're just pretty cool in general. We all have a dream of flying and this is about as close as we can get right now. While most of us wish we had the gumption just to strap one of these suits on and go for the ride of a lifetime. Roberta Mancino had a much grander wish.

For years Mancino wanted to fly over the top of an active volcano and after years of training her dream is now a reality.

This video captures Mancino jumping off a helicopter and gliding over Chile's Villarrica stratovolcano like a boss. I think they are changing the name to "Mancino's Hot Rock," because she totally owns that mountain now.

Check out the video and get inspired and give Mancino a virtual high five for achieving her dream.
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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