Friday, December 26, 2014

WestJet Christmas Miracle: real-time giving

Watch the 2014 video: http://youtu.be/p-BKX3G0BpQ 

Losang Samten: Be Mindful. Be Kind. Be Patient.

Published on Dec 25, 2014

The Venerable Losang Samten, a renowned Tibetan scholar and a former Buddhist monk, stresses the virtues of being mindful, kind, and patient.

Read more at BigThink.com: http://goo.gl/J2mG7b

Sunday, December 21, 2014

7 Awesome Waffle Iron Recipes: Howdini Hacks

How to really wrap a present.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Changing Lives by Teaching


Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Funny Vintage Home Shopping Network Scene

Saturday, December 6, 2014

The First Lady Speaks at the College Opportunity Summit

On December 4, 2014, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered remarks at the College Opportunity Summit in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.


Friday, October 31, 2014

Amazing Canine Adventurist


Friday, October 17, 2014

Education: Making Time

How would you use extra time to improve student and school performance? Would you bring back recess? Make lunchtime less hurried? Diversify afterschool offerings and professional development opportunities? Decisions, decisions. CPE’s latest video, Making Time, won’t give you all the answers but it will shed some light on the areas you should focus on to advance student and school success with the time you have.


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

A Pep Talk from Kid President and GROVER!







Kid President gets some awesome help for SOCKTOBER from his new pal Grover! Together, these two are on a mission to let you know that helping is easy and you can make a difference!

Click to share: http://on.fb.me/ZSSZpe



Watch more videos - coming soon on http://youtube.com/SesameStreet

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Pancake painting

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Wall's Ice Cream - Goodbye Serious Cops

Now THIS doctor knows how to give a baby it's shots!

Post by B105.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

My Deadly Appetite - Documentary



Published on Apr 24, 2014

William Weaver has Prader-Willi syndrome - is a congenital (present from birth) disease characterized by obesity, decreased muscle tone, decreased mental.

A Prader-Willi syndrome is an incurable condition that leaves him feeling starved and sometimes physically aggressive, is profiled as he undergoes an intense inpatient treatment program hundreds of miles from home.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Chocolate Dishes from Balloons

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Trick Photo

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Lift Labs Launch Video

This electronic spoon cancels out the shakes & tremors of people suffering from Parkinson's Disease, making it easier for them to eat.


Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Introducing Word Lens

Grads

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmFV_f-snTY

High school is a time of discovery. Figuring out a bit more about the world, yourself, and what you think the future might hold. Congratulations to the graduates, teachers, families, mentors and friends who are celebrating everything that's been accomplished these last few years, and who, like us, can't wait to see what's next.

Credits:

- "Promises" by The Boxer Rebellion (Available on Google Play - http://goo.gl/JwwL2j)
- "Carmel High School's 'cutest couple' goes to the prom" from The Journal News, June 3rd, 2013 © 2013 Gannett-CN


Why delayed onset of mental illness? Genes impact suspect brain areas late

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Rubik's Cube: A question, waiting to be answered

Rubik's Cube is more than a puzzle—it's a question waiting to be answered. And when the right person finds the right question, it can set them on a journey to change the world. We salute ErnÅ‘ Rubik and everyone helping young minds find the questions that challenge, excite, and let them see the world in a new way


Child Sex Trafficking on the Internet- "Selling the Girl Next Door" Docu...

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFRZ1NDR0Rc



Selling the Girl Next Door takes viewers into the world of underage American girls caught up in the violent sex trade. Thousands of girls under the age of 18 are ensnared into lives of prostitution annually, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Many are runaways or "throwaways" trapped in "the oldest profession" by pimps who sell them using modern sales and marketing techniques, including the online classified website Backpage.com.

In a statement dated December 28, 2011 Backpage.com said it is "committed to preventing those who are intent on misusing the site for illegal purposes." Click on the following link to read an up-to-date list of the safety measures backpage.com says it is taking http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/imag...

In a year-long investigation, CNN correspondent Amber Lyon reveals the devastating realities of the business of underage sex -- speaking to a young teen runaway sold online from a Las Vegas hotel, the men that obsessively seek Internet sex connections, and women long into careers as sex workers who were trafficked as teens or children.

Along the way, Lyon interviews well-known brothel owner Dennis Hof. Hof's sex workers describe their own dark pasts and the frightening underworld of underage sex trafficking.

Lyon also goes undercover herself, posting an online ad, and taking calls from solicitors -- and Internet pimps -- to understand more about how girls are victimized by traffickers.

An interactive map on CNN.com shares Lyon's coast-to-coast journey -- from Maryland, Missouri, Tennessee and Nevada -- trailing runaways, finding their families, meeting sex workers, and visiting a "Johns' school" where convicted solicitors are forced to face the social and criminal consequences of their actions.

Video previews are available at CNN.com/backpage.


Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Dogs being cute

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Previewing a new Classroom by Google



Published on May 6, 2014
Classroom is a new, free tool coming to Google Apps for Education that helps teachers easily and quickly create and organize assignments, provide feedback, and communicate with their classes. This video highlights the experiences of some of the teachers and students who gave us feedback to help develop Classroom. Learn more: http://google.com/edu/classroom

Monday, May 5, 2014

3D Printing: Make anything you want (including body parts)

January 25, 2013: Imagine a world where you can make anything you want, just by pressing "print". 3D printers have arrived and they promise a fascinating future, depending on what we make. 

Sunday, May 4, 2014

The B.I.O.N.I.C Team: Preventing Others from Falling through the Cracks!




Source: Preventing Others from Falling through the Cracks!

In the 2001- 02 school year, Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, Colorado experienced the suicides of four of our students. In an effort to prevent other tragedies from occurring, the B.I.O.N.I.C Team was started to reach those going through stressful times that can lead to bigger issues if not addressed.

Since the 2004-05 school year since the B.I.O.N.I.C. Team was started, we have reached out to over 50,000 people. Many have recognized the efforts of these young people and the B.I.O.N.I.C. Team has won many awards including the National Philanthropy Day in Colorado "Outstanding Youth Group Award."


Saturday, May 3, 2014

If I Knew Then: A Letter to Me on My First Day Teaching


Published on May 3, 2014

In honor of teacher appreciation week, SoulPancake and Edutopia asked teachers to write a letter to themselves on their first day teaching. What teacher do you appreciate? Share this video with them to let them know #TeachersMatter!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from SoulPancake and Edutopia!

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

1 is 2 Many PSA: 60 Second

President Obama, Vice President Biden, Daniel Craig, Benicio Del Toro, Dulé Hill, Seth Meyers and Steve Carell on putting an end to sexual assault. http://www.whitehouse.gov/1is2many


Have the Homeless Become Invisible?

In this social experiment, unsuspecting people walked by relatives pretending to be homeless. Would they notice their family members? Or have the homeless become invisible?http://MakeThemVisible.com

To find out more about the New York City Rescue Mission visithttp://nycrescue.org/

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Face-Off With a Deadly Predator

Paul Nicklen describes his most amazing experience as a National Geographic photographer - coming face-to-face with one of Antarctica's most vicious predators. What happens is not what you expect.



Saturday, April 19, 2014

Portrait of Lotte - 0 to 14 years in 4 min. (The Original)

This new Time-Lapse shows Lotte changing from baby to 14 years in 4 min. ©2014 Copyright Frans Hofmeester.



Thursday, April 17, 2014

The Moth Presents Anthony Griffith: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

A comic must earn his living as a clown while suffering the ultimate heartbreak.



Anthony Griffith lives in the mountains of California at 5,000 feet elevation in an animal protected community. It's much different from the inner city of Chicago where he used to live, but he still travels doing stand-up. He says that the overwhelming positive response of him telling his story at The Moth has prompted him to write my one man show and pen other short stories now in development.




World's Toughest Job - #worldstoughestjob

Unlimited hours. No breaks. The most important job is also the world's toughest job.

Add to the conversation, click to Tweet: http://bit.ly/1m8mgVf 

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

The School Counseling Program

Presented to you by Montana State University School Counseling Department:
Chelsea Allsbrook, Andy Hessen, Sarah Lawerence, Kristin Marne, Valentina Perez-Bradley, Kristen Rausch, Megan Shutt, and Brittany Wenke.
Special Thanks to Katey Franklin, Dr. Mark Nelson, Joshua O'Neil & Erin Burke

The School Counseling Program from Erin Burke on Vimeo.

BEST CLASSROOM APRIL FOOLS PRANK EVER

If you're wearing headphones, turn down the volume a bit, it starts loudly. Turn on annotations for closed captions.

Aquinas College students play a prank on their hilarious Macroeconomics professor!



Thursday, April 3, 2014

A Needed Response

Allgood Sesame steps Video




Allgood Sesame steps Video from Allgood plc on Vimeo.

Since the introduction of the DDA and subsequently the Equality Act, many buildings have struggled to provide a means of access to their property that is barrier-free and ensures access for all. Even the smallest numbers of steps at the entrance of a building can provide a huge obstacle to visitors to a building and can lead to a situation where some visitors cannot access the building without assistance. Frequently, the property will install a retrofit solution that is difficult to use and can be an eyesore to the existing façade of the building. Sesame from Allgood Trio is a new innovative system that solves this issue by ensuring access for all whilst providing a discreet and aesthetically pleasing solution for the building.
Technologically advanced, the Sesame system from Allgood Trio is tailored to each individual entrance and supplied and installed by our team of engineers. The secret to the system is the way that the retractable stair lift platform is installed beneath the existing stairs, utilising the stairs in the process. This then means that when not in use, the Sesame system cannot be seen and the aesthetic of the building is not unduly affected. Once activated, the system retracts the existing stairs to reveal the lift which can be programmed to work automatically or at the touch of a button. The result is a concealed stair lift that is easy to use, retains the existing aesthetic of the building whilst not taking up space when not in use.
The video above demonstrates the system at one of our installations. Take time to watch it and if you require any further information on the system, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01708 345067 or office@allgoodtrio.co.uk

Best Shift Ever - Waitress Receives Life-Changing Tip





Saturday, March 29, 2014

Monday, March 17, 2014

Anything for love ...

In February 2014, one of Gerdi McKenna's friends wrote an email requesting a photoshoot for all her friends as she was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months before ... and this what happened

Anything for love ... from Albert Bredenhann on Vimeo.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Generations and the Next America: Paul Taylor

On Friday, March 7 the Pew Research Center held a conference on "Generations and the Next America," bringing together experts in many disciplines to discuss how the nation's rapidly shifting generational makeup and racial/ethnic demographics are affecting American families, society, politics and policy.

In this video, after an introduction by Pew Research Center president Alan Murray, view a presentation on generations and the changing demographics of the United States by Paul Taylor, Executive Vice President of Special Projects at the Pew Research Center and author of The Next America.

Also see: http://www.pewresearch.org/packages/the-next-america/


Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Add-ons for Google Docs & Sheets

Google does it again with Add-ons which are new tools created by third-party developers that give you even more capabilities in your documents and spreadsheets.



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FIRST KISS

The premise of the video, called First Kiss and directed by Tatia Pilieva, was to get 20 strangers and have them kiss each other for the first time. It gets electric.



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Thursday, February 27, 2014

a WOW wedding

She sadly found out her boyfriend’s affair, but what happened next is something too touching for her to handle!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

With A Piece Of Chalk - JuBaFilms

A young boy called Justen, who went through doleful past, discoveres a way to change his situation greatly.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBZAFJ-Q6Mw

Monday, February 24, 2014

Caught on Camera: Bird hits plane's windshield

Pilot Robert Weber was flying 10 miles out from Page Field in Fort Myers when a bird struck his windshield, breaking it and prompting an emergency landing. The bird strike happens at 1:45. Special to news-press.com


Sunday, February 23, 2014

Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed

Ric Elias had a front-row seat on Flight 1549, the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River in New York in January 2009. What went through his mind as the doomed plane went down? At TED, he tells his story publicly for the first time.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Amazing engineering



Saturday, February 15, 2014

A Recipe for Love - Man on the Street

Welcome to the SoulFood Cafe, a pop-up restaurant that doesn't want your money and doesn't serve food, but is guaranteed to give you a moment to sit down and have a conversation with someone you love. Happy Valentine's Day, from SoulPancake!

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Video by Laura Carlson, Christina Chironna, Mookie Loughran, Roxana Baldovin, Rachel Agana and Grady Trimble.

Ellen Page Joins HRCF's Time to Thrive Conference

On Friday, February 14, actress Ellen Page speaks about the brave decision to live openly and authentically.

Read the transcript of her remarks here:
http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/Ellen-Page-Remarks.pdf

http://www.HRC.org

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Empathy vs. Sympathy

Empathy and sympathy are not just two different approaches to confronting the emotional challenges of others; they are diametrically opposite responses in many important ways. Sympathy places another's problems at a distance from us, places us in a position of superiority, and "drives separation", says the film's narrator, Dr. Brené Brown. Empathy, on the other hand, requires that one internalize the feelings of another. That shared experience drives interpersonal connection, she says. "What makes things better is connection."

Source: http://www.thersa.org/events/rsashorts/the-power-of-empathy


A film by RSA Animate.
Video from KarmaTube

The Racist War on Drugs (+playlist)

Ethan Nadlemann argues that the prohibition of countless drugs have consistently racist underpinnings. Nadelmann is the Executive Director for the Drug Policy Alliance. Read more about this video here.



Saturday, February 8, 2014

Colleges Fail Students With Mental Health Issues

Contrary to the title, I found this video as a potentially helpful one in helping to get kids ready for college.

Selective Mutism: Giving Kids a Voice with Dr.Annie Simpson

Strategies for helping kids who are very "shy" or who have selective mutism be brave and talk at home, school and in public.

Do you know a child who doesn't speak in some social situations despite speaking freely in others? Learn the latest about selective mutism and strategies for helping kids find their voice. Suitable for parents, teachers, and professionals.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Happy 4th of July from a Dog

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Selfie

Join the conversation at #BeautyIs

Share what beauty means to you at http://www.dovebeautyis.com

In partnership with the Sundance Institute, directed by Academy Award-winnning documentary filmmaker Cynthia Wade and produced by Sharon Liese, Sefie reveals how we have the power to redefine what is beautiful in all of us.

Selfie captures the digital journey of a group of high school girls and their mothers, as they create a new type of selfie - one that celebrates their unique beauty.

Dove wants to inspire all women to redefine beauty. Join the conversation at #BeautyIs

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Man's act of kindness to autistic girl on plane goes viral

A man's act of kindness to a three-year-old autistic girl on a recent flight is grabbing headlines and warming hearts across the nation.

Friday, January 10, 2014

What my Beagle does when we aren't home

Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral

Meg Jay: Why 30 is not the new 20

Clinical psychologist Meg Jay has a bold message for twentysomethings: Contrary to popular belief, your 20s are not a throwaway decade. In this provocative talk, Jay says that just because marriage, work and kids are happening later in life, doesn't mean you can't start planning now. She gives 3 pieces of advice for how twentysomethings can re-claim adulthood in the defining decade of their lives.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more.
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Natalie Warne: Being young and making an impact

At 18, Natalie Warne’s work with the Invisible Children movement made her a hero for young activists. She uses her inspiring story to remind us that no one is too young to change the world. (Filmed at TEDxTeen.)


Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Dove Real Beauty Sketches

Published on Apr 14, 2013
Join the conversation at: #WeAreBeautiful
Watch the whole experience at: http://dove.com/realbeautysketches

Women are their own worst beauty critics. Only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. At Dove, we are committed to creating a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. So, we decided to conduct a compelling social experiment that explores how women view their own beauty in contrast to what others see.

And don't forget: YOU are more beautiful than you think!

10 Amazing Ways To Stop Overeating