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A girl, a photograph, a homecoming: Rick Smolan on TED.com

From the 2007 EG conference: Photographer Rick Smolan tells the unforgettable story of a girl, a photograph, and an American homecoming. (Re...

Jul 2, 2008
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Rickshaw Bagworks opens shop online

The TED2008 Gift Bag was the first product from a brand-new company, Rickshaw Bagworks. Made in San Francisco with sustainable fabrics and t...

Jul 2, 2008
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Beyond the Top 10 TEDTalks: user favorites

Last week, TEDTalks celebrated our 50 millionth view by counting down the Top 10 TEDTalks of all time (so far) — and inviting people t...

Jul 1, 2008
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Flying Stephen Hawking into zero g: Peter Diamandis on TED.com

X Prize founder Peter Diamandis talks about how he helped Stephen Hawking fulfill his dream of going to space — by flying together int...

Jul 1, 2008
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TEDTalks turn 2!

Two years ago today, TED.com posted its first six TEDTalks. It was a radical notion to share these powerful talks and ideas with the world &...

Jun 27, 2008
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Music

"Clonie": Nellie McKay on TED.com

Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay performs the semi-serious song “Clonie” — about creating the ultimate companion. (Recorded ...

Jun 27, 2008
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Matthieu Ricard's new humanitarian site: Karuna-Shechen

The “happiest man in the world,” Matthieu Ricard balances his Buddhist contemplation of happiness (watch his TEDTalk on the habi...

Jun 27, 2008
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Counting down the Top 10 TEDTalks

With 50 million views since we debuted online two years ago, TED talks have become a powerful cultural force. To celebrate this milestone, w...

Jun 26, 2008
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50 million TEDTalks viewed, more on the way

This week, we’re thrilled to announce the 50 millionth view of a TEDTalks video. To keep up with the growing demand, we’re makin...

Jun 26, 2008
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