Touching the Void
Kevin MacDonald
Touching the Void is a 2003 documentary film based on the book of the same name by Joe Simpson about Simpson's and Simon Yates' disastrous and near fatal attempt to climb the 6,344 metre (20,813 foot) Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. Both climbers successfully summit the previously unclimbed West Face of Siula Grande in Peru. Simpson is injured during the descent after falling, resulting in a badly broken leg. The pair decide to lower Simpson with the help of ropes on the steep snowy slope, while... [ Read More at Wikipedia ]
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Kevin MacDonald: Movies Directed By Kevin MacDonald
List of all movies directed by Kevin MacDonald. Movies directed by Kevin MacDonald are listed here and include photos and movie posters whenever possible. From Kevin MacDonald's studio films, to Kevin MacDonald's independent films, the Kevin MacDonald filmography keeps tabs on all movies by this director. In ...more
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Jonathan Harvey: Touching the Void
Source: The GuardianComposer Jonathan Harvey's smile is just as generous and infectious as it has always been, but the rest of his physical body is wasting away. "They tell me – gently – that it will become more uncomfortable, and that there isn't much time ...
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Microsoft: The Web is better without plug-ins
Source: CNET Newsand Hrvatin described some code that Web developers can drop into their Web sites so the Metro version of IE can show a one-touch button to switch to the classic Windows. But programmers should try to avoid having to use it, Microsoft argues.
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Springfield-Greene County Library patrons avoid fines by donating 4.8 tons of food
Source: KSPR.comDownload the new KSPR News app for Android, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad This year's collection beats the 2011 collection of 8,357 pounds, or more than four tons, which provided 6,429 meals. The 2010 drive totaled just more than three tons.
