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Kevin in Roanoke, VA Talks About His Debt
Kevin and I met through Twitter and we made arrangements to meet up on my travels around the country. I’m @GetOutOfDebtGuy on Twitter.
On August 1, 2009 I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin, sitting down in a local coffee shop and talk about his debt. He was kind enough to share what it was like [...]
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TEDTalks : Mary Roach: 10 things you didn’t know about orgasm – Mary Roach (2009)
“Bonk” author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.)
TEDTalks : Hang in there! 9 rules of rock climbing – Matthew Childs (2009)
In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too.
TEDTalks : Striking chords to rock the jazz world – Eric Lewis (2009)
Eric Lewis, an astonishingly talented crossover jazz pianist — seen by many for the first time at TED2009 — sets fire to the keys with his shattering rendition of Evanescence’s chart-topper, “Going Under.”
TEDTalks : How Twitter’s spectacular growth is being driven by unexpected uses – Evan Williams (2009)
In the year leading up to this talk, the web tool Twitter exploded in size (up 10x during 2008 alone). Co-founder Evan Williams reveals that many of the ideas driving that growth came from unexpected uses invented by the users themselves.
TEDTalks : Exploring the reef’s Twilight Zone – Richard Pyle (2004)
In this illuminating talk, Richard Pyle shows us thriving life on the cliffs of coral reefs and groundbreaking diving technologies he has pioneered to explore it. He and his team risk everything to reveal the secrets of undiscovered species.
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TEDTalks : Tourist snapshots from North Korea – Paul Koontz (2007)
While on vacation in Asia in 2007, Paul Koontz got the rare chance to spend a few days in North Korea as a tourist. He brought along his kids and his camera. In this talk, he shares his experiences, from quotidian details to grand spectacle.
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TEDTalks : New thinking on the climate crisis – Al Gore (2008)
In this brand-new slideshow (premiering on TED.com), Al Gore presents evidence that the pace of climate change may be even worse than scientists recently predicted. He challenges us to act.
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TEDTalks : Tales of passion – Isabel Allende (2007)
Author and activist Isabel Allende discusses women, creativity, the definition of feminism — and, of course, passion — in this talk.
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TEDTalks : My dream about the future of medicine – Eva Vertes (2005)
Eva Vertes — only 19 when she gave this talk — discusses her journey toward studying medicine and her drive to understand the roots of cancer and Alzheimer’s.
