William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind
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http://www.ted.com At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED... Read more
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- -: William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind
September 23, 2009 (over 14 years ago)http://www.ted.com At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life. TEDTalks is a daily video podca...
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- -: Cheryl Burke's Moving Words on Abuse
February 15, 2011 (about 13 years ago)After overcoming abusive relationships, Cheryl Burke shared what helped her though the difficult times. Then she gave some important words of advice for anyone in a similar situation.
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- -: It's Time to CityWalk the Plank!
April 5, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Two brave audience members stood 13 feet above the CityWalk river, and if they didn't answer Ellen's questions correctly, they found themselves walking off the plank!
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- -: Fiery Soap Bubbles!
June 21, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)When Ellen invites Steve Spangler to the show, she never knows what to expect. This time, he had her lighting soap bubbles on fire and shooting toilet paper across the stage!
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- -: Web Exclusive: A Very Moving Meeting
September 29, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Jennifer Smith was in our audience today, and she inspired Ellen with her bright spirit and courage. She has been battling cancer, and one of her biggest dreams was to meet Ellen. She accomplished that dream today. We're all sending love and support to Jennifer, and we're so glad she got to have ...
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- -: Machine for Softening Hardened Hearts - Arthur Ganson
September 29, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/09/14/Arthur_Ganson_Machines_and_the_Breath_of_Time Kinetic sculptor Arthur Ganson explains his "Machine for Softening Hardened Hearts," an artwork that allows the user to "caress" the heart of Adolf Hitler. The piece explores the personal nature of evil an...
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Lakshmi Pratury: On Letter-Writing
March 1, 2007 (about 17 years ago)In this short but moving talk, Lakshmi Pratury tells us about the lost art of letter-writing. She narrates how her father, in the last two years before he died, filled a notebook with his thoughts of her. She asks us to consider leaving our children a valuable legacy by reviving this disappearing...
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