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- -: TEDxOilSpill - John Francis - We Must Stop Exploiting the Planet

August 16, 2011 (over 12 years ago)

In the early 1970s John Francis gave up using motorized vehicles after witnessing the devastating effects of an oil spill in San Francisco Bay. Soon afterwards he took an even more radical step: a vow of silence that lasted 17 years, during which he undertook a pilgrimage by foot across America o...

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- -: John Francis: I walk the Earth

November 6, 2008 (over 15 years ago)

http://www.ted.com For almost three decades, John Francis has been a planetwalker, traveling the globe by foot and sail with a message of environmental respect and responsibility (for 10 of those years without speaking). A funny, thoughtful talk with occasional banjo. Follow us on Twitter at htt...

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- -: Bones - Vs. Angel and Freaks & Geeks (Paley Center)

May 6, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

Actors John Francis Daley (Dr. Lance Sweets) and David Boreanaz (Agent Seeley Booth) talk about being recognized from Bones versus their other well-known shows (Freaks & Geeks and Angel).

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- -: John Francis - TEDxWoodsHole - Redefining Environment

November 18, 2011 (over 12 years ago)

Planetwalker John Francis shows how the current environmental crisis is a reflection of worldwide social and economic inequity, and that any attempt to resolve the crisis must not only address the scientific issues, such as climate change and deforestation, but also the humanitarian issues. From ...

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- -: Advice to College Grads - Jack and Suzy Welch

June 5, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/05/11/Jack_and_Suzy_Welch_The_Transformative_Power_of_10-10-10 Jack and Suzy Welch offer their advice to college graduates. While Suzy Welch acknowledges that many grads may have to settle for less than their dream job, she emphasizes the need to love your ...

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John Francis: John Francis Walks the Earth

February 1, 2008 (about 16 years ago)

Dr. Francis gives a contemplative speech on his journey of literal silence for seventeen years to make a stand for the environment.

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