TED Talks
Matthew Carter: My life in typefaces
Pick up a book, magazine or screen, and more than likely you'll come across some typography designed by Matthew Carter. In this charming talk, the man behind typefaces such as Verdana, Georgia and Bell Centennial (designed just for phone...
TED Talks
TED: The real danger lurking in the water | Romulus Whitaker
The gharial and king cobra are two of India's most iconic reptiles, and they're endangered because of polluted waterways. Conservationist Romulus Whitaker shows rare footage of these magnificent animals and urges us to save the rivers...
TED Talks
Aimee Mullins: Changing my legs - and my mindset
In this TED archive video from 1998, paralympic sprinter Aimee Mullins talks about her record-setting career as a runner, and about the amazing carbon-fiber prosthetic legs (then a prototype) that helped her cross the finish line.
TED Talks
TED: 9 life lessons from rock climbing | Matthew Childs
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.
TED Talks
Bill Gates: How state budgets are breaking US schools
America's school systems are funded by the 50 states. In this fiery talk, Bill Gates says that state budgets are riddled with accounting tricks that disguise the true cost of health care and pensions and weighted with worsening deficits...
PBS
Is Community a Postmodern Masterpiece?
Though the TV show Community has never achieved huge ratings, it has a passionate cult following, including us here at Idea Channel. The show plays with genre and narrative in such a creative way that it brings to mind the cultural and...
Curated Video
SaaS Digital Marketing
Unlock growth and success with SaaS digital marketing in this insightful video. Explore the unique strategies and tactics designed specifically for marketing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. From lead generation and conversion...
Curated Video
The Inner Workings of the US Postal Service: How Mail Delivery is Mastered
This video provides a brief overview of how the United States Postal Service works, from the moment mail is dropped into a postal box to its final delivery. It explains the sorting process, the use of barcodes for efficient tracking, and...
Curated Video
Time Management
It can be difficult to accomplish all that must be done in a given day, week or month. There are distractions all around us, as well as new tasks popping up to bog us down. Without a strategy you will most likely find yourself...
Curated Video
Top 6 Ways to Detect Deception and How to Spot a Liar
How can you detect deception and spot a liar? Project managers need to ask people to do things, get their opinions, and work in a political environment. So, sadly, you will find that people lie to you. There's no sure way to tell if...
Curated Video
Can Hail Destroy Everything? Exploring the Impact of Hailstones
The team investigates the destructive power of hailstones, exploring how they form and how they can cause significant damage. Through experiments with supercooled water and high-speed impact tests, they simulate hailstorms to see their...
Curated Video
Walking on Water: The Science Experiment
David, Vincent, and Agathe attempt to walk on water by exploring the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. Using polystyrene floaters and a custom-built swimming pool filled with cornstarch and water, they test whether modifying the...
Curated Video
You and Your Web Presence
CandidCareer.com co-founder Billy walks us through how to effectively manage your web presence! Whether you're seeking work or currently employed, make sure your social media networks are focused on you as the professional, not the clown!
Curated Video
Designing a Bioclimatic Home in Los Angeles
Explore how a family in Culver City built a sustainable home that addresses the challenges of Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate. Learn about the bioclimatic design, solar panels, and energy-efficient features that minimize CO2 emissions...
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Embracing Sustainability: A Modern Eco-Home in Los Angeles
Discover how a family in Culver City created an eco-friendly home that blends modern design with sustainability. Learn about the use of wood and steel, energy-efficient windows, and the integration of natural light and materials. See how...
Seven Dimensions
Actively Listen and Understand Their Perspective
Showing empathy starts with acknowledging another person’s situation and feelings, and showing compassion. Empathy involves imagining the other person’s perspective and responding thoughtfully. In this program, psychologists Eve Ash and...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Genbaku Dome Hiroshima
GENBAKU DOME, HIROSHIMA THIS IS THE ENOLA GAY AND IT IS CARRYING AN ATOMIC BOMB. WHAT BEGAN AS A FINE SPRING DAY IN THE JAPANESE CITY OF HIROSHIMA IN AUGUST 1945 BECAME ONE OF THOSE HISTORY DEFINING MOMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS...
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Legends of Real Madrid and Manchester United: A Legacy of Success and Tragedy
This video transcript briefly overviews two legendary football clubs, Real Madrid and Manchester United. It highlights their successes, iconic players, and the passionate fan bases that support them. The video emphasizes these clubs'...
Curated Video
What is 5S?
A tidy project is an efficient project. And that's why I love 5S. It wasn't designed for the project environment, but Project Managers can gain a lot from it. The 5S idea comes from Japanese motor manufacturing and is now pervasive...
Curated Video
What is Milestone Planning? Project Management in Under 5
Planning is fundamental to all Project Management, and one of the most basic and robust approaches to planning is Milestone Planning. But what exactly is Milestone Planning?
Curated Video
The Three Types of Leadership Model
Extract from Day-to-Day Project Leadership that Gets Results. At the end of this course, you will be able to lead your team well… and to do so with confidence. You will be ready to take your place as an effective leader in your...
Curated Video
Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass - Bringing Parallelism to Quick Sort
This video is about bringing parallelism to Quick Sort.
Curated Video
Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Scam Email Live Example
In this video, we will look at the various examples of scam emails that bombard your inbox from time to time and how they can be dangerous if the information is passed on to unknown people.