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Casey Neistat Does it All

Here at Live Astray we celebrate the individuals who don't follow the rules, but live by their intuitions and create their own paths. Casey Neistat is one such individual. After dropping out of high school at the age of 15, Casey went on to have a son at age 17 and live on welfare in a trailer park until he was dumped. Afterwards, he moved to New York City to pursue his passion in filmmaking with nothing more than $800 in his pocket.

Fast forward to today, Casey's become a Youtube icon and established filmmaker. His most famous work, "Make It Count" was originally intended as one of Nike's promotional campaigns for its new Fuelband. Instead, Casey created a work (sans Fuelband) that captured the spirit of his values and it went on to become one of Nike's most viewed ad campaigns, garnering over 12 million views. If you haven't seen it yet, it's a truly inspirational video.

Check out his Youtube channel here.

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Sometimes a High Five is All You Need

When you stick out your hand to hail a cab, Meir Kalmanson sees it as an opportunity for a high five. Check out this charming video, it'll put a smile to your face. 

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Enter Danny MacAskill's Mind

Danny MacAskill, an accomplished street trials rider, teamed up with Red Bull to film some breathtaking stunts. While the stunts themselves are nothing short of extraordinary, the juxtaposition of the scene to Danny's childhood imagination makes this video all the more captivating. Who else can say they're living their childhood dream?

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Animator vs. Animation Returns!

When Alan Becker was 17, he created an animation depicting the fight between stick figure and its creator that went absolutely viral. Now on his fourth installment, Alan has come out guns blazing with new tricks and visual effects that make for 13 minutes and 36 seconds of pure bliss. 

Check out Alan's other Animator vs. Animation fights on his Youtube channel here.

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The Adventure of Life

As part of GoPro's new launch of the HERO4, they've captured some truly amazing experiences in some incredible places like inside an active volcano, throughout the neon streets of Japan, an expansive wild mustang refuge, atop an iceberg, amidst the world’s biggest dance party, and underwater during a whale rescue mission. Would definitely recommend you watch this in 4K if your Internet can support it! 

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Laura Dekker is the Youngest Person to Sail the World Solo

"Freedom is when you're not attached to anything."  -- Laura Dekker

In January 2012 at age 16, Laura Dekker became the youngest person to sail around the world solo. Despite this harrowing feat, it wasn't easy getting off the ground (literally). Fearing for Laura's safety, the Dutch government actually stepped in and for 10 months attempted to share custody during her parents' divorce. Laura's voyage wasn't so much of a quest to break any records nor prove her critics wrong, but of a charming coming-of-age tale.

Maidentrip is refreshing in that it's not of a teenage girl flirting with a boy nor of one obsessing over her image. Laura's merely pursuing an extraordinary experience, not of the everyday varietal found in the Netherlands - described by her as "Get money, get a house, get a husband, get a baby and then die." Laura's personal growth is the main story here and it simply transcends reality, as she matures from a carefree child to the woman she is today.

You can watch Laura's story here. 

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Watch the Youngest Person to Sail the World Solo

"Freedom is when you're not attached to anything."  -- Laura Dekker

In January 2012 at age 16, Laura Dekker became the youngest person to sail around the world solo. Despite this harrowing feat, it wasn't easy getting off the ground (literally). Fearing for Laura's safety, the Dutch government actually stepped in and for 10 months attempted to share custody during her parents' divorce. Laura's voyage wasn't so much of a quest to break any records nor prove her critics wrong, but of a charming coming-of-age tale.

Maidentrip is refreshing in that it's not of a teenage girl flirting with a boy nor of one obsessing over her image. Laura's merely pursuing an extraordinary experience, not of the everyday varietal found in the Netherlands - described by her as "Get money, get a house, get a husband, get a baby and then die." Laura's personal growth is the main story here and it simply transcends reality, as she matures from a carefree child to the woman she is today.

You can watch Laura's story here. 

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Skydive Above Hawaii in These Incredible Pictures

"It was a dream of mine to become a skydiver. I am 40 years old right now, so I waited a pretty long time to make my dream come true. The only regret I have is that I didn’t start skydiving sooner. "  -- Ralph Turner

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Tommy Caldwell and the Dawn Wall

Tommy Caldwell's become somewhat of a cult hero in the climbing world for his career highlights, establishing some of the hardest sport routes throughout the country. His playground might be El Capitan in Yosemite, California, but he's scaled such feats like Kryptonite (5.14c/d) and Flex Luthor (5.15a) in the Fortress of Solitude in Colorado. His recent effort at the Dawn Wall in Yosemite, redpointing one of the 5.14d pitches, represents seven years of back-breaking work. Check it out, the views will make you sit on the edge of your seat. Oh and did we mention, he's missing a finger?

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Here's to the Crazy Ones

Something came up in passing today that reminded me of one of Apple's old ad campaigns. It's certainly a tribute nowadays to the man that created it all, Steve Jobs. Almost three years after his passing, however, it's hard to forget how much Steve changed the way we think. I found this unaired ad to be compelling in a way that not only brought a nostalgia for a time long past, but also a conviction for a future yet to unfold. If there's one thing that Live Astray stands for, it's the pursuit of uncertainty amidst a prevailing status quo. Here's to you, Steve. 

Here's the full text to the video.

"Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. But the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."

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Here's to the Crazy Ones

Something came up in passing today that reminded me of one of Apple's old ad campaigns. It's certainly a tribute nowadays to the man that created it all, Steve Jobs. Almost three years after his passing, however, it's hard to forget how much Steve changed the way we think. I found this unaired ad to be compelling in a way that not only brought a nostalgia for a time long past, but also a conviction for a future yet to unfold. If there's one thing that Live Astray stands for, it's the pursuit of uncertainty amidst a prevailing status quo. Here's to you, Steve. 

Here's the full text to the video.

"Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. But the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."

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How Much Do You Know About Wine?

Somm is the story of Brian McClintic, DLynn Proctor, Dustin Wilson, and Ian Cauble, each of which are dying to pass the Master Sommelier Exam, a test historically known for its low pass rate. Over the past 40 years, only 200 or so have passed the exam. This story isn't so much about wine, however, but the trials and tribulations of four sommeliers and their dedication (read: obsession) under extreme pressure. 

Watch on Amazon or iTunes.

Check out our Beginner's Guide to Wine if you haven't yet already!

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How Much Do You Know About Wine?

Somm is the story of Brian McClintic, DLynn Proctor, Dustin Wilson, and Ian Cauble, each of which are dying to pass the Master Sommelier Exam, a test historically known for its low pass rate. Over the past 40 years, only 200 or so have passed the exam. This story isn't so much about wine, however, but the trials and tribulations of four sommeliers and their dedication (read: obsession) under extreme pressure. 

Watch on Amazon or iTunes.

Check out our Beginner's Guide to Wine if you haven't yet already!

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Guide to Skeet Shooting

Skeet Shooting Basics

While first initially designed to simulate bird hunting, skeet shooting eventually evolved to become the competitive and recreational sport it is today. With both an American and Olympic variant, skeet shooting is immensely enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Skeet shooting not only involves target leading, geometry, time, speed, and distance, but also technique, practice, and fast reflexes. There's only so much to be learned on paper, so get out there and have some fun!

The Equipment

Shotguns are classified by 12, 20, and 28 gauges and the 0.410 bore (the smaller the gauge, the larger the shotgun bore). You'll most likely be using the standard 12 gauge. As for type of shotgun, it's mainly due to preference with the over/under being the most popular option.

Note: It is mandatory to wear ear and eye protection.

Over/Under Shotgun

Semiautomatic Shotgun

The Field

High House

On the left side, the high house stands 10 feet above station 1 directly above the shooter.

Low House

On the right side, the low house sits only 3.5 feet above station 7 to the right of the shooter.

The Stations

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Meet the Photographer Behind Humans of New York

Meet Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the phenomenon blog turned New York Times bestseller, Humans of New York. Taking a chance, Brandon moved to New York in 2010 after being laid off as a bond trader to follow his dream. Brandon set off to capture 10,000 people's portraits in order to plot them as a census of the New York metropolitan area. Since then, Brandon has become the storyteller of a generation, capturing the spirit of New York City and sharing it with the rest of the world. 

Follow Humans of New York here. 

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Meet the Photographer Behind Humans of New York

Meet Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the phenomenon blog turned New York Times bestseller, Humans of New York. Taking a chance, Brandon moved to New York in 2010 after being laid off as a bond trader to follow his dream. Brandon set off to capture 10,000 people's portraits in order to plot them as a census of the New York metropolitan area. Since then, Brandon has become the storyteller of a generation, capturing the spirit of New York City and sharing it with the rest of the world. 

Follow Humans of New York here. 

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Bucket List: Visit Ethiopia!

The Perennial Plate visited Ethiopia to explore its rich culture, food, people, and (most importantly) coffee! Ethiopia is definitely on our bucket list for places to visit and they will show you why. Check out more from the Perennial Plate here.