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TED and National Geographic: Shared mission, shared planet, shared stage

National Geographic shares stories that inspire people to care for our world, and TED leverages the power of ideas to change the world. It c...

Mar 31, 2009
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Can design save the newspaper? Jacek Utko on TED.com

Jacek Utko is an extraordinary Polish newspaper designer whose redesigns for papers in Eastern Europe not only win awards, but increase circ...

Mar 31, 2009
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Poetry for all seasons of life: C.K. Williams on TED.com

Poet C.K. Williams reads his work at TED2001. As he colors scenes of childhood resentments, college loves, odd neighbors and the literal dea...

Mar 30, 2009
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An immune system for the planet: Exclusive interview with Nathan Wolfe

Using genetic sequencing, needle-in-a-haystack research, and dogged persistence (crucial to getting spoilage-susceptible samples through the...

Mar 27, 2009
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Hunting for the next AIDS: Nathan Wolfe on TED.com

Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering new, deadly viruses where they first emerg...

Mar 26, 2009
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How John Wooden changed my life: Exclusive interview with Steve Jamison

Steve Jamison has co-authored five books with John Wooden, produced a documentary about him, and is consultant to his leadership program at ...

Mar 26, 2009
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The real difference between success and winning: Coach John Wooden on TED.com

With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk from ...

Mar 26, 2009
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Jacqueline Novogratz on Charlie Rose [update, now with video]

Watch Charlie Rose talk with Jacqueline Novogratz on his PBS show — discussing Novogratz’ new book, The Blue Sweater, and fresh ...

Mar 25, 2009
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Inspired by TEDxUSC? Here's how to start your own TEDx

On Monday in Southern California, more than 1,000 students, educators and TED fans met for a first-of-its-kind gathering in a new program th...

Mar 25, 2009
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