London to Paris on a surfboard

Laird Hamilton is probably the world’s 2nd most famous (behind Kelly Slater) surfer. Their styles differ massively, so in their own field each are, well, fucking legends. Kelly Slater is from the new style surf world – smaller waves, big turns and lots of flare. Laird Hamilton, though, is probably the greatest ever big wave surfer, famous for riding what is generally renowned as the world’s heaviest wave, a feat lauded in surding lore. And what’s more, he did it all to support an autism charity. Check out the story and give some money.

Now that’s Science

A Vindaloo every now and then is probably good for you. Now all I need is evidence that smoking diminished the chance of being hit by a bus and not shaving increases your chance to win the lottery and I’ll be all set.

Jools Holland

I was lucky enough to see Jools Holland recently in an open air gig at Oakley Hall in Hampshire. It was the first time I’d seen Jools live, and I really hope it won’t be the last. I’d seen the Jools TV show which I always thought was incredible, but admit to not being too turned on by his CDs. So seeing him live confirmed my suspicion that it’s an act best experienced live. He has inate talent to get the crowd up and going – I’ve never seen so many people, tapping, clapping and getting down to the music. It’s hard enough to describe, so I’ll leave it at saying that if you have a chance to see him live – do it!

More photos at Flickr.