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SXSW 2013 – Picture gallery from Austin – Films, Interactive, Fun

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Steve

SXSW slideshow. My favorite things… click any image and use arrows on your keyboard (or flick forward on your phone or tablet) to advance Also – please read my post on SXSW 2013 at AARP – and comment if you’ve … Continue reading →

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Diana Nyad – ‘The Other Shore’ at SXSW 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Steve

What drives swimmer and journalist Diana Nyad? Molested by her father at age 11, and repeatedly raped by her swim coach at 14, Nyad reveals these truths which she recognizes as spurs to accomplish a seemingly impossible feat – swimming … Continue reading →

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Diana Nyad Swims From Cuba – SXSW 2013 – Slideshow

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Steve

Swimmer Diana Nyad led a fitness walk in Austin this morning, Tuesday, March 12, in support of her film The Other Shore, which documents her attempted swims from Cuba to Florida. I’m looking forward to seeing the film tomorrow. Nyad … Continue reading →

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