Have you forgotten about your favourite stars during these crazy times? Psychologist Donna Rockwell is an expert on celebrity culture and she takes us through the good and bad. Watch the video here - https://bbc.in/3bZZJH7.

Impossible decisions, lack of personal protective equipment and mental health concerns. These are some of the challenges doctors around the world tell us they're facing.

BBC Minute has been speaking to doctors and nurses on the frontline against coronavirus in Italy, Iraqi Kurdistan, Ecuador and the US.

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Your guide to the scam-filled digital black market for Covid-19 products. Read the full article here - https://bit.ly/35oU3E8. 

In the US, the first two available Covid-19 vaccines were the ones from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna. Both vaccines have very high "efficacy rates," of around 95%. But the third vaccine introduced in the US, from Johnson & Johnson, has a considerably lower efficacy rate: just 66%. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO - https://bit.ly/3dCDxoJ

Berlin is searching for a new normal. After more than two months of social distancing, children are finally returning to school and many shops are opening again, though many businesses are facing collapse. What is daily life like during corona? Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2AENFNy. 

Coronavirus cases in Central and South America have now exceeded 100,000. But Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro joined crowds at a public rally in Brasilia on Sunday and criticized coronavirus lockdown measures imposed by state governors. Brazil has the most infections in Latin America, but Bolsonaro has downplayed the threat and is pushing to reopen the economy. Meanwhile, the coronavirus continues to spread in Latin America. Colombia is one of a number of countries that have imposed restrictions to try to reduce rates of infection. But as DW's Nicole Fröhlich reports, some people and businesses are failing to stick to the new rules - with potentially lethal consequences. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2Xs8ftC.

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Have you ever thought about what the life of a guerrilla is like? Do you think they celebrate Christmas and New Years like a normal person? We really don't know.

But what we do know is that behind each person, whatever their political party, religious beliefs, race or gender, there are human beings who react based on their beliefs, the education their parents gave them, or their purest feelings. These last points were pointed out by the creators of the communications campaign that is discussed in this video. We want you to see the complete video and learn a bit about the story that led a large number of members of the colombian guerrilla to demobilize in 2014. (83) Jose Miguel Sokoloff: How we used Christmas lights to fight a war - YouTube

Through her own personal story and the hair-raising experiences of other women and girls, Mena Fombo’s TEDxBristol talk is a witty, yet compelling and sometimes dark exploration of the objectification of black women. It's an issue she has spent a lifetime experiencing and exploring, with both a political and creative lens. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2XPNXdO

I tracked calories every day for a month, and here's what I learned. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/3faIpAl.

Over the last several years I have completely changed my entire life by losing 30 Kgs and finding a passion in bodyweight training. In this video I show where I have come from and what got me there, to where I am today! If you are interested in losing weight and getting fitter and stronger, but like I was, are unsure of what the best way to do it is then hopefully this video can give you the motivation or ideas to make that change today! I am so happy I have been on this journey and experienced all of the battles and emotions that come with a weight loss and fitness transformation as it has enabled me to help others who are just like me! Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/3cS3UVd.

Explore the three strategies governments and communities can use to contain and end a pandemic, and find out which method is best. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/3heEPHo.

The story of the Ukraine-Russia crisis does not begin in 2021, or 2014, It begins in the 9th century. There was a time when the two countries were one. There was a time when Ukraine gave its nuclear arsenal to Russia. Palki Sharma Upadhyay will tell you why Putin wants Ukraine. Find video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK-yJD_fAtk

Predicting the path ahead has become nearly impossible, but we can speculate about the size and scale of the economic shock. Economic contagion is now spreading as fast as Covid-19 itself. Social distancing, intended to physically disrupt the spread, has severed the flow of goods and people, stalled economies, and is in the process of delivering a global recession. Predicting the path ahead has become nearly impossible, as multiple dimensions of the crisis are unprecedented and unknowable. Pressing questions include the path of the shock and recovery, whether economies will be able to return to their pre-shock output levels and growth rates, and whether there will be any structural legacy from the coronavirus crisis. This Explainer explores several scenarios to model the size and scale of the economic shock and the path ahead. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/3himvgn. 

VICE talked to essential workers that help get groceries on your table. Jeggi, a long distance runner and skateboarder, takes us on a journey to help show us what it takes to get goods to you. Grocery store workers Tish and Corey tell us about being an essential worker in the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2AFqdzN. 

We are all living through an exceptional time. In late-2019, the world was rocked by COVID-19—a global pandemic that has changed the way we all live our lives. Millions of us around the world are staying indoors, practicing social distancing to protect ourselves, and others, from the disease. Our daily routines have been disrupted, and many of us have been separated from friends, family and work. We checked in on eight households to see how they are feeling, how they are passing the time, how they are keeping connected to others, and what they are looking forward to in a post-pandemic world. From Beijing, China, to Mashhad, Iran, to Melbourne, Australia, here’s how we’re all working through this thing, one day at a time, together. Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/2ymzBYj. 

Animals have begun reclaiming the empty streets and without us humans in the way nature is thriving. The lockdowns have caused nitrogen dioxyde pollution levels to dive in Italy and China. From a climate perspective, the coronavirus pandemic is not entirely negative. the hastily implemented measures drastically cut emisssions - measures that otherwise would have taken years to come into effect. Can the corona crisis help our planet to breathe again? Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/2WlFFsg

What do you do when the world is going bonkers? When you are being told to stay at home it is very easy to start going a little stir crazy but it needn't be as bad as you first think. Self quarantine and the prospect of being on a lockdown may be intimidating, there are certain things you can do to make it easier and maintain some kind of normal life and stay sane. Not only is this important for your own mental health, it could possibly mean that things may return to normal a bit quicker. Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/3bZqlbk. 

We provide an evidence based approach to the claims of what may or may not help improve immune function and reduce the risk of the coronavirus. We also explore tips to maintain your low-carb lifestyle while isolating ourselves. In times like these, we need trustworthy and helpful information more than ever! Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/2yjoQGc.

ABC News’ Byron Pitts reports on what has propelled Vladimir Putin’s rise to power, and his use of force to crush any dissent of his rule over Russia.

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As Western countries weigh potential sanctions against Moscow amid tensions with Ukraine, the future of the Nord Stream 2 natural-gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is in question. The uncertainty is having ripple effects on gas prices.

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Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada is expected to be the largest building in the world by footprint once completed. CNBC’s Uptin Saiidi gets a rare look inside what Tesla founder Elon Musk calls, ‘the machine that builds the machine. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://bit.ly/TeslasGF

This UC Berkeley startup is hoping to revolutionize food delivery. Would you ever picture being served dinner by a robot? Apparantly this is no fantasy anymore, discover how entreprenuers are revolutionising how we order and receive food. Find video here: CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://keeptalking.co/delivery-robots

Robot restaurants are popping up all over downtown San Francisco, as a futuristic option for people to grab fast food for cheap. The latest example is Creator, a robotic restaurant that specializes in making gourmet hamburgers with their all-in-one burger robots. We went behind-the-scenes of their appointment-only smart kitchen to learn more about how robots could be the future of food in urban cities. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO : https://keeptalking.co/robot-restaurants

5G internet has been one of the biggest buzzwords in the tech world over the past few years. As the next generation of cellular technology, the faster speeds and lower latencies it promises to change everything from your phone to fields like self-driving cars and remote surgery. But there’s also been a lot of bad information and conspiracy theories. Here’s everything you need to know, from how 5G works, to how fast the speeds can get, to why it’s safe and doesn’t cause cancer. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://bit.ly/39IALwR

Wooden skyscrapers are an ambitious and innovative solution to the problems posed by urbanisation. Not only are they faster to build, they have smaller carbon footprints than high-rises made of concrete and steel. One study showed that using wood to construct a 125-metre skyscraper could reduce a building’s carbon footprint by up to 75%. Regular timber isn’t malleable like steel or concrete, and isn’t strong enough to build high. But engineers have come up with a solution. It’s called cross-laminated timber, or CLT for short. CLT is light and it’s comparable in strength to concrete and steel.   FIND TALK HERE: https://keeptalking.co/wooden-skyscrapers/

The use of timber as a structural material in tall buildings has a variety of potential benefits; it is a renewable resource, unlike concrete and steel, it has reduced costs, improved construction timescales, increased fire resistance, significant reduction in the weight of buildings, and gives enormous psychological well-being to the inhabitants of cities that comes from being surrounded by wood as compared with concrete. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://bit.ly/2PYkUmF

Innovation in fashion is sparking radical change. In the future clothes could be computers, made with materials designed and grown in a lab. Francesca Muston is the head of retail at WGSN, the world's leading fashion forecasting agency. The staff here use big data to analyze political, social, and environmental trends in order to predict the hot new looks of tomorrow.

Technology is driving an explosion in consumer choice as well as the bewildering array of clothing design and creation. To keep up the industry is also turning to technology. Machine learning technologies are now central to fashion forecasting, quickly spotting patterns among the ever-growing volume of data.

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China became the first country to land on the far side of the moon and Change'4 gave China an international recognition to make an extra effort in its mission which was a difficult and highly expensive one. Why is China so interested in investing billions of dolars in Space? this video explains the reasons.  

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As humans, we can perceive less than a ten-trillionth of all light waves. “Our experience of reality,” says neuroscientist David Eagleman, “is constrained by our biology.” He wants to change that. His research into our brain processes has led him to create new interfaces to take in previously unseen information about the world around us. Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/more-than-5-senses/

An interview with billionaire and founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. In this interview Jeff discusses how Amazon became the giant it is today and what made it so successful, including his key principles. If you thought we were already in a epic time for technological advances, Amazons founder Jeff Bezos says that, We're on the edge of the golden era. Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/we-sell-everything/

The electric car has been around for longer than you might think. However mainstream acceptance remains questionable. The electric car of the future is going to be fully autonomous. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://bit.ly/39D2bnO

Flight is about to get a lot more personal, says aviation entrepreneur Rodin Lyasoff. In this visionary talk, he imagines a new golden age of air travel in which small, autonomous air taxis allow us to bypass traffic jams and fundamentally transform how we get around our cities and towns. "In the past century, flight connected our planet," Lyasoff says. "In the next, it will reconnect our local communities."

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War veterans and peace activists came together to see if they could understand one another. There is no doubt that scenes of war can have lasting effects on individuals, find out how their experiences lead to a deeper understanding of peace and why it should be a common goal for all humans. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://keeptalking.co/veterans-and-peace-activists-seek-to-find-common-ground/

Every immigrant in Norway must attend classes on female rights and respect for women. The lessons were made compulsory after a string of sex attacks by immigrants in the western city of Stavanger. With exclusive access to a class in action in the town of Moi, 65 miles south-east of Stavanger, Jenny Kleeman meets the students and asks whether western values can really be taught in a classroom. https://keeptalking.co/norways-muslim-immigrants-attend-classes/

Rihanna’s new makeup line Fenty Beauty has been an instant success — and it’s not only popular because Rihanna’s name is attached to it. Fenty Beauty carries a wide range of foundations — 40 to be exact — which has the beauty industry shook. Cosmetics and the beauty industry as a whole, has a long history of creating products that did not match deeper-toned people of color. There are a number of factors that have lead many mainstream beauty companies to having a narrow selection for people of color — and not all of those reasons are rooted in product development. With Fenty Beauty, Rihanna is showing the industry that it’s worth investing money and time into creating nuanced products beyond the ranges of ivory, beige, and tan. // FIND TALK HERE: https://bit.ly/2SNyM23

Recently, the infamous letter taken out in the New York Times by Third Love’s CEO Heidi Zak made a couple of points regarding inclusivity: “We believe the future is building a brand for every woman, regardless of her shape, size, age, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. This shouldn’t be seen as groundbreaking, it should be the norm…” she wrote. “And please stop insisting that inclusivity is a trend.” // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2G20B1L

In Ohau Island, Hawaii, men perpetuate the tradition of hula dance. Great Big Story report brings us with this video in the heart of Ke Kai O Kahiki one of the most famous hula schools for men, paying tribute to this ancestral tradition. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2FR0KF6

Instagram is awash with perfect bodies, perfect clothes and perfect hair. But what if you're an influencer and fighting a one-in-a-million condition? Zoe Buxton's muscles are slowly turning to bone because of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), but she sustains a following of fashion and lifestyle enthusiasts. // Find video here: https://bbc.in/2R4iAp2

We live in a society that structures and designs most institutions – including fashion – around able-bodied people. This means that folks with bodies that look, act and feel different get left behind when it comes to the world of beauty. On Instagram, though, many advocates of disability rights and representation thrive. Here are six influencers you absolutely need to follow. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2FRLS8y

"The only way we're going to make substantial progress on the challenging problems of our time is for business to drive the solutions," says social impact strategist Wendy Woods. In a data-packed talk, Woods shares a fresh way to assess the impact all parts of business can have on all parts of society, and then adjust them to not only do less harm but actually improve things. Learn more about how executives can move beyond corporate social responsibility to "total societal impact" -- for the benefit of both a company's bottom line and society at large.  https://keeptalking.co/doing-good-is-good-for-business/ 

“Practising corporate social responsibility can boost your brand image, put your business on a more sustainable path, spark innovation, and help you attract and retain talent,” says Nick Rockel, editor-in-chief of BCBusiness, who will moderate the panel discussion. “It’s also a way to reduce your company’s environmental impact. But CSR can’t be an empty buzzword. Increasingly, consumers want to see action—and real results.” // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2SkaTA2

Imagine a company that works to help give people sight, improve access to clean water, facilitate safe births and prevent bullying in formative years. That company exists in the form of TOMS, a global lifestyle brand with giving in its DNA. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2UutOFx

Germany is lifting an eight-year ban on deportations to Syria, creating a way to send people back to the devastated and dangerous country. Officials insist the decision will only affect a very small group of serious offenders including those who have carried out politically motivated crimes, like terrorist attacks, but that has done little to calm rights organisations and many in Berlin’s Syrian community. DW asks: What is driving their fears? What are the consequences of the decision? Why is it happening now? CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://bit.ly/2PYmoxf

When Anurudh Ganesan, 17, learned that his grandparents walked 10 miles carrying him when he was an infant in India to get a vaccination — only to find the vaccine was spoiled by hot temperatures — he was determined to come up with an inexpensive device to refrigerate vaccines and other medication. // Find article here: https://wbur.fm/2RwbIkA

"There are a lot of resources given by nature for free -- all we need is our sensitivity to see them and our creativity to use them," says architect Anna Heringer. Heringer uses low-tech materials like mud and bamboo to create structures from China to Switzerland, Bangladesh and beyond. Visit an awe-inspiring school, an elegant office and cozy social spaces -- all built from natural materials -- in this delightful talk. // Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/the-magic-of-mud-buildings/

What gives the material so much potential importance in India, with its large population of homeless and ill-housed people, is its cheapness and widespread availability. Considering the scarcity and high cost of conventional building materials such as brick, cement and steel, one way to solve the country"s severe housing shortage of an estimated 40 million units by 2000, is to switch to mud. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2ShKxP1

Can a profitable business be sustainable? Watch Vivian Bertseka as she explains how sustainability is not only the path to a more enduring and robust financial system, but can also be a source of competitive advantage for those that adopt it early in their business models. https://bit.ly/3mk0yjV

Having empowered women in any country means great reduction in dependence rates, reduction in violence against women, increased house- hold income leading to an improved standard of living. Women’s economic participation and empowerment enables them to have control over their lives and exert influence in society. It leads to independent decision making regarding career, education, health in general and reproductive health in particular, investments and rights. Therefore, it is inevitable that empowering women economically will directly enhance sound public policies leading to any country’s development and equal distribution of resources. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2sVOdrB

"Ideas can and do change the world," says historian Rutger Bregman, sharing his case for a provocative one: guaranteed basic income. Learn more about the idea's 500-year history and a forgotten modern experiment where it actually worked -- and imagine how much energy and talent we would unleash if we got rid of poverty once and for all. // https://keeptalking.co/can-we-eradicate-poverty/

India’s main opposition party The Indian National Congress has raised the stakes for the incumbent Narendra Modi government. On Monday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi promised a minimum income guarantee for every poor person if the party won the 2019 elections. The Modi administration is also reportedly preparing to unveil its own income support in the upcoming interim budget. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2RpJ58L

Can we solve the problem of ocean plastic pollution and end extreme poverty at the same time? That's the ambitious goal of The Plastic Bank: a worldwide chain of stores where everything from school tuition to cooking fuel and more is available for purchase in exchange for plastic garbage --which is then sorted, shredded and sold to brands who reuse "social plastic" in their products. Join David Katz to learn more about this step towards closing the loop in the circular economy. "Preventing ocean plastic could be humanity's richest opportunity," Katz says. // Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/dont-clean-the-oceans/

The village of Kamikatsu in Japan has taken their commitment to sustainability to a new level. While the rest of the country has a recycling rate of around 20 percent, Kamikatsu surpasses its neighbors with a staggering 80 percent. After becoming aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide associated with burning garbage, the town instated the Zero Waste Declaration with the goal of being completely waste-free by 2020 // Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/can-we-recycle-100-of-our-waste/

Last year saw "zero waste" shops open in Crickhowell in Powys, Tenby in Pembrokeshire and in Cardiff. "It's a more modern way of doing an older thing," Sophie Rae, founder of Cardiff-based Ripple said. Customers bring their own containers from home to the stores and weigh the goods they want to buy - minus the weight of the packaging. Find article here: https://bbc.in/2RthfIY

If you’re a man, at one point or another you’ve probably thought to yourself, “I will never understand women!” And if you’re a woman, “what's wrong with men?!” But your gender is all you've ever known, so how could you understand? As a transgender woman, Paula Stone Williams has lived on both sides, “and the differences are massive!” In this funny and insightful talk, Paula shares her wisdom for all. // Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/being-a-woman-and-a-man/

Even without a medical intervention, the decision by parents to allow their children to socially transition can be agonizing. In Molly's case, she believes the family absolutely made the right decision in allowing Gracie to socially transition. And since Molly was so articulate in describing her emotional journey around the transition, from denial to acceptance to gratitude, we wanted to let her tell that story in her own words. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2G5hKqx

About 10,000 people a month Google the phrase, “Am I ugly?” Meaghan Ramsey of the Dove Self-Esteem Project has a feeling that many of them are young girls. In a deeply unsettling talk, she walks us through the surprising impacts of low body and image confidence—from lower grade point averages to greater risk-taking with drugs and alcohol. And then shares the keys things all of us can to disrupt this reality. Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/stereotyped-beauty/

Sophia Hadjipanteli is not your average Instagram model. Yes, she has almost 85,000 followers and a vibrant feed, but the reason for her social media fame is thanks to a little more than just an engaging page. The Greek Cypriot model and student has epic eyebrows—well, an epic eyebrow to be more specific—that lead her to create the #UnibrowMovement. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2MCUgu4

Aspirations are rising as never before across the world, thanks in large part to smartphones and the internet -- will they be met with opportunity or frustration? As President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim wants to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. He shares how the institution is working to improve the health and financial futures of people in the poorest countries by boosting investment and de-risking development. // FIND TALK HERE: https://keeptalking.co/do-we-all-deserve-the-good-life/

When Gastón Acurio started his now world-famous restaurant Astrid & Gastón in the 1990s, no one suspected that he would elevate the Peruvian home-cooking he grew up with to haute cuisine. Nearly thirty years and a storied career later, the chef wants the rest of us to embrace our culinary roots and transform the world with the meals we prepare each day. (In Spanish with English subtitles).      FIND TALK HERE https://keeptalking.co/can-cooking-help-humanity/

Everyone has an opinion about how to legislate sex work (whether to legalize it, ban it or even tax it) ... but what do workers themselves think would work best? Activist Juno Mac explains four legal models that are being used around the world and shows us the model that she believes will work best to keep sex workers safe and offer greater self-determination. "If you care about gender equality or poverty or migration or public health, then sex worker rights matter to you," she says. "Make space for us in your movements." // FIND TALK HERE: https://keeptalking.co/what-sex-workers-really-want/

Robert Kiyosaki broke the internet with this life changing speech. They don't want you to see this! This is why the poor stay poor and the rich get richer! Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2TK7V7o.

Melanie Perkins’ $3.2 billion design platform, Canva, is one of the world’s most valuable female-led start-ups. CNBC Make It’s Karen Gilchrist met with the 32-year-old Australian entrepreneur in Sydney to find out how she’s taking on tech giants Microsoft and Adobe. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2zqRcza.

Traditionally, India’s best and brightest tech talent has emigrated to the United States for lucrative job opportunities. But now they’re putting their entrepreneurial spirit and engineering skills to use at home. VICE correspondent Krishna Andavolu heads to the city of Bangalore to explore what may indeed be the world’s next Silicon Valley. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2TIANN7.

Medellin, a cosmopolitan city in the Andes, has recently become a hub for entrepreneurs and digital nomads seeking sunshine and a lower cost of living. With a fast-growing economy, a highly supportive government, and a burgeoning community of local and international entrepreneurs, Medellin may be the perfect city for your next launch. Find Article here: https://bit.ly/2hs1vtO

Entrepreneurship is such a rising global phenomenon, this article goes into detail of the 10 latest successful start-ups in Colombia. Find Article here: https://bit.ly/2zQkiXl

What's behind The Cheesecake Factory's unique look? Pure postmodernism. How can business design and layout work hand-in-hand with market approach and segmentation? Watch here to find out: https://bit.ly/2EqgWdU

Dubai is a global business hub and luxury tourist destination that boasts the world’s tallest building and a police force that drive supercars. So how did it get so rich? // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2WbAg61

How is wealth created? Saving and investing is the key to personal wealth as well as the economic growth. If you want to improve your personal finances for life you can't pass this video. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2R8sxlE

Despite Windows is a global dominant in personal computer operating systems, Windows has failed tremendously with its Phone which never took off and it's consider one of the most expensive mistakes that Microsoft has faced. Join in us to discover the reasons why Windows Phone failed. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2W9Fxv6

An inspirational man has defied the odds by becoming a professional tailor, despite having no arms. He had many obstacles in his life such as being rejected by society and now he has shown his resilience and ability to break limits to the world. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2U1y5jA

Singapore is a tiny country, but it's managed to become an Asian economic hub. CNBC's Xin En Lee explains how the country went from third world to first world. Watch the video to learn how this country is so rich nowadays. // Find the talk here: https://bit.ly/2CsT9Zd

Walmart operates more than 11,000 locations across 27 countries. In June 2018, Walmart sold 80 percent of its stake in Brazil, a country where it once had 558 storefronts at its peak. Watch this video to find out why the American retailer had to pull back from the Brazilian market. Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2sFMfLz

Jeff Bezos is the wealthiest person in the world, with a net worth of $156 Billion. He has five real estate investments and is one of the country's largest land owners. Bezos liquidates $1 billion a year to fund his space exploration company, Blue Origin. // Find the talk here: https://bit.ly/2sBEgPK

Dunkin' Brands has become synonymous with breakfast pretty much everywhere, with more than 12,600 restaurants in 46 countries. But in India? The chain is struggling there. Despite efforts to cater the menu to Indian tastebuds, the franchisee has now closed more than half of Dunkin' stores in less than two years. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2EVhift

The world is expanding rapidly, and American businesses are making attempts to get a slice of the pie if not the entire loaf. Large American businesses have ventured overseas. They have the illusion that their popularity in America has created a global audience for them, and that other countries are eagerly waiting for their arrival. While some businesses have managed to carve a niche for themselves, others have failed miserably. Find article here: http://bit.ly/2AXM0QB

The main purpose of a discussion is to achieve completion and get in sync, which leads to decisions and/or actions. Conversations that fail to reach completion are a waste of time. When there is an exchange of ideas, it is important to end it by stating the conclusions. If there is agreement, say it; if not, say that. In this 9 common-sense rules Ray Dalio gives his perspective on how to be more efficient when it comes to meetings. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2krvzXv

What if your job didn't control your life? Brazilian CEO Ricardo Semler practices a radical form of corporate democracy, rethinking everything from board meetings to how workers report their vacation days (they don't have to). It's a vision that rewards the wisdom of workers, promotes work-life balance — and leads to some deep insight on what work, and life, is really all about. Bonus question: What if schools were like this too? Find video here: https://bit.ly/2JqZB6b

The phrase “The customer is always right” was originally coined in 1909 by Harry Gordon Selfridge, the founder of Selfridge’s department store in London, and is typically used by businesses to convince customers that they will get good service at this company and convince employees to give customers good service. However, I think businesses should abandon this phrase once and for all — ironically, because it leads to worse customer service. Here are the top five reasons why “The Customer Is Always Right” is wrong. // Find article here: https://bit.ly/2gPkXjL

Of the many strategic planning models that exist, the Blue Ocean Strategy could be considered the pacifist of the group. Based on the best seller book, this strategy argues that “cutthroat competition results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool.” Companies should instead look for new market space and ways to reinvent the industry. In short, avoid head-to-head competition and focus on innovation. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2A8KyuM

Some believe certain people are born leaders. Others think an individual can learn to be a leader. Regardless of how you may feel you obtained your leadership skills, there are always ways to enhance your abilities. This list of suggestions may inspire you to reevaluate your leadership abilities and address any issues you find need improvement. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2A8Pe3W

In 1988, Matt Goldman co-founded Blue Man Group, an off-Broadway production that became a sensation known for its humor, blue body paint and wild stunts. The show works on the premise that certain conditions can create "aha moments" -- moments of surprise, learning and exuberance -- frequent and intentional rather than random and occasional. Now Goldman is working to apply the lessons learned from Blue Man Group to education, creating Blue School, a school that balances academic mastery, creative thinking and self and social intelligence. "We need to cultivate safe and conducive conditions for new and innovative ideas to evolve and thrive," Goldman says. Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/cultivating-safe-spaces-for-innovation

Bill Gross has founded a lot of startups, and incubated many others — and he got curious about why some succeeded and others failed. So he gathered data from hundreds of companies, his own and other people's, and ranked each company on five key factors. He found one factor that stands out from the others — and surprised even him. Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2HvtKUE

Coal powered a revolution in human prosperity that the world had never seen before. But it came at a price. Now Asia is the biggest consumer of coal — how can it quit its new addiction? https://bit.ly/3mjptEh

Business school professor Amy Edmondson studies "teaming," where people come together quickly (and often temporarily) to solve new, urgent or unusual problems. Recalling stories of teamwork on the fly, such as the incredible rescue of 33 miners trapped half a mile underground in Chile in 2010, Edmondson shares the elements needed to turn a group of strangers into a quick-thinking team that can nimbly respond to challenges. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2MlHL4S

We often find ourselves stuck in narrow social circles with similar people. What habits confine us, and how can we break them? Organizational psychologist Tanya Menon considers how we can be more intentional about expanding our social universes -- and how it can lead to new ideas and opportunities. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2Ki2WqP

Machines that can think, learn and adapt are coming -- and that could mean that we humans will end up with significant unemployment. What should we do about it? In a straightforward talk about a controversial idea, futurist Martin Ford makes the case for separating income from traditional work and instituting a universal basic income. Watch video here: https://keeptalking.co/will-technology-replace-human-work

"Decentralization”, “transparency”, “immutability” – the typical blockchain buzzwords we hear more and more, including the buzzword “blockchain” itself. Julia Evelyn Larsen clarifies how the technology has promise for social impact, but is currently being privatized and under-explored. She warns against the use of buzzwords and the creation of a tech inner circle. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO - https://bit.ly/2PYVqWj

What is it about unfairness? Whether it's not being invited to a friend's wedding or getting penalized for bad luck or an honest mistake, unfairness often makes us so upset that we can't think straight. And it's not just a personal issue -- it's also bad for business, says Marco Alverà. He explains how his company works to create a culture of fairness -- and how tapping into our innate sense of what's right and wrong makes for happier employees and better results. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2vk1NWx

Have you ever wondered what you'd have to do to make billions of dollars? Building a monopoly is one of the best ways to get filthy rich, but it is no easy task. In this first video of our new series, we will explore just what you'll have to do to build a monopoly and get extremely wealthy in the process. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2FRKqUo

If you want to build a team of innovative problem-solvers, you should value the humanities just as much as the sciences, says entrepreneur Eric Berridge. He shares why tech companies should look beyond STEM graduates for new hires -- and how people with backgrounds in the arts and humanities can bring creativity and insight to technical workplaces. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2toEVVG

Netflix changed the world of entertainment -- first with DVD-by-mail, then with streaming media and then again with sensational original shows like "Orange Is the New Black" and "Stranger Things" -- but not without taking its fair share of risks. In conversation with TED curator Chris Anderson, Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings discusses the company's bold internal culture, the powerful algorithm that fuels their recommendations, the $8 billion worth of content they're investing in this year and his philanthropic pursuits supporting innovative education, among much more. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2tm6crQ

China is a huge laboratory of innovation, says retail expert Angela Wang, and in this lab, everything takes place on people's phones. Five hundred million Chinese consumers -- the equivalent of the combined populations of the US, UK and Germany -- regularly make purchases via mobile platforms, even in brick-and-mortar stores. What will this transformation mean for the future of shopping? Learn more about the new business-as-usual, where everything is ultra-convenient, ultra-flexible and ultra-social. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2KldYst

Very few of us hold jobs that line up directly with our past experiences or what we studied in college. Take TED Resident Jason Shen; he studied biology but later became a product manager at a tech company. In this quick, insightful talk about human potential, Shen shares some new thinking on how job seekers can make themselves more attractive -- and why employers should look for ability over credentials. Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2K6ciHb

Are diverse companies really more innovative? Rocío Lorenzo and her team surveyed 171 companies to find out -- and the answer was a clear yes. In a talk that will help you build a better, more robust company, Lorenzo dives into the data and explains how your company can start producing fresher, more creative ideas by treating diversity as a competitive advantage. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2HUh6Kl

Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer at Microsoft, imagines what might be possible if more organisations embraced the full, empowering potential of technology & encouraged an open, collaborative & flexible working culture. // Find video here: https://bit.ly/2jzdpzk

The days are past (if they ever existed) when a person, company or brand could tightly control their reputation -- online chatter and spin mean that if you're relevant, there's a constant, free-form conversation happening about you that you have no control over. Tim Leberecht offers three big ideas about accepting that loss of control, even designing for it -- and using it as an impetus to recommit to your values. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2hQExJx

You might not expect the chief operating officer of a major global corporation to look too far beyond either the balance sheet or the bottom line. But Harish Manwani, COO of Unilever, makes a passionate argument that doing so to include value, purpose and sustainability in top-level decision-making is not just savvy, it's the only way to run a 21st century business responsibly. Watch video here:  https://keeptalking.co/responsible-growth/

Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society's biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive problems like climate change and access to water. Why? Because when business solves a problem, it makes a profit -- which lets that solution grow. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2rnHEwx

Many of today’s organizations sabotage flow by setting counter-productive expectations on availability, responsiveness, and meeting attendance, with research by Adobe finding that employees spend an average of six hours per day on email. Another study found that the average employee checks email 74 times a day, while people touch their smartphones 2,617 times a day. Employees are in a constant state of distraction and hyper-responsiveness. // Find article here: https://bit.ly/2RE5l2Q

The million-dollar kids - Alex Cullen meets the youngsters with big dreams and even bigger success stories. Starting with nothing from as young as 8 years old, they’ve overcome massive hurdles to build their own businesses – and they’re booming! They have big dreams and even bigger success - find out how you can too. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2AYKUH9.

Three months after lockdown was relaxed in China, its economy is now running at around 90% of normal levels. Although 90% may sound fine, for many it could be catastrophic. Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/30bpEsa.

Total returns and risk-adjusted investment. It's ok if you dont know what any of that means, have a read here to learn about how experts navigate the stock market to maximise their chances of high returns. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2HyYZMz

Scope out your financial goals and formulate a plan to acheieve them! Hear from successful business men and women to see what tips and tricks they have to offer. Find Article here: https://bit.ly/2B5Co5y

When the stock market is volatile, people often wonder what's going to happen to retirement money they've worked so hard to save and invest. Some want to pull their money out of stocks to keep it safe. Others take unnecessary risks, trying to get rich fast. Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholz Wealth Management, breaks down the most important things to keep in mind when investing as you near retirement. Find video here: https://bit.ly/2YLSdIK

"Secrecy World" author Jake Bernstein explains how the super-wealthy hide billions using tax havens and shell companies. Watch this 5 minute video and find out how the 1% keeps their money safe from high taxation. Find video here: http://tiny.cc/wenc6y

These Disneyland employees are struggling to get by and they’re fighting to pass a living wage ballot measure in Anaheim, Calif., they hope will change that. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2CBNmR1

There are many possible ways to become one of the world’s richest people. Some billionaires built arcade machines, made wedding dresses, sold soy sauce or invented hot new apps, then saw their fortunes multiply. Others grew tech firms to sky-high valuations and got ultra-wealthy along the way. While there are many roads to riches, there are a few paths where ten-digit fortunes are more likely to be made. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2WcriFz

Joe Biden has pledged to raise America's national minimum wage to $15 an hour. Economists traditionally believed that minimum wages actually hurt workers, but recent research has led to a rethink. https://bit.ly/3wqZXlj

Getting your finances in order is a bit like a spring-clean. You don't want to do it, but you know you'll feel so much more in control once you have. Now is the time for New Year resolutions, and what better ones to make than to do things a little bit differently so that 2019 isn't as financially fraught as 2018? There are some really small changes that will make a big difference. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2Tnb233

The global economy is dependent on people buying more stuff. If we all become minimalist what happens to economic growth? Probably not a lot, because emerging economies such as China and India still have a lot of catching up to do. The stuff problem is very much an affluent society affliction. There are obvious financial benefits which flow from a minimalist lifestyle. Spending less on stuff offers the potential to stay out of debt and save more It costs money to keep stuff – in terms of storing it and maintaining it. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2HuAodv

Many dream of owning their own home, and thanks to huge financial incentives in the rich world many have been able to so. But government policies to encourage home ownership were a huge mistake. Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/3dfP1N7.

In this inspiring video that really brought tears to my eyes, Hugh Herr, a MIT professor, tells us how technology based on the natural design of our bodies helps people like him overcome the challenges that accidents or absurd violence make them face. He says openly, there is poorly designed technology out there, but something very different happens in his laboratory. Hugh Herr: The new bionics that let us run, climb and dance | TED Talk

The Concorde led the way in aviation technology but its program lasted less than 30 years. Supersonic transport hasn’t been seen since in commercial aviation, but it may be about to make a comeback. Find video here: https://bit.ly/2T0juom

The Byron Bay solar powered train is, as far as I can discover, the first and only 100% electric, 100% solar powered train. Early days but clearly something that's worth developing. The Byron Bay Railroad Company, a not for profit company and an accredited heritage rail operator, passing through littoral rainforest, endangered coastal wetlands and over the stunning tea tree Belongil Creek, part of Cape Byron Marine Park. Find Video here: https://bit.ly/2M1Tb23

Can video games help improve hand-eye coordination? Can they help train your brain and improve your cognitive abilities? WIRED Senior Editor Peter Rubin tests his skills against a pro sports gamer to find out if gaming can improve your brain and body. // Click here to watch video: http://bit.ly/2Ta20pT  

We take millions of photographs. How are all of our snaps affecting our eyes, brains, and bodies? WIRED Senior Editor Peter Rubin looks at the ways that selfies can distort our self perception, shoots with a pro photographer, and examines the way that all those images are affecting our moods and memory. // Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrPkTs-i75A

The Concorde jet dazzled when it began hurling passengers from Washington to London at twice the speed of sound in 1976. The most fortunate air travelers — be they wealthy or upgraded from first class — could depart the nation’s capital around lunch and touch down in time for a late dinner. The total flight time to cross the Atlantic, including takeoff and landing, clocked in at less than four hours. (Add five more for the time difference, though.) Today, 41 years later, that same flight takes more than twice as long. What happened with this marvel of aeronautical technology? // Find Video here: https://bit.ly/29ZROgJ

Our knowledge of the brain is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and Dr. Lara Boyd is positioned at the cutting edge of these discoveries. In 2006, she was recruited by the University of British Columbia to become the Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology and Motor Learning. Dr. Boyd’s efforts are leading to the development of novel, and more effective, therapeutics for individuals with brain damage, but they are also shedding light on broader applications. By learning new concepts, taking advantage of opportunities, and participating in new activities, you are physically changing who you are, and opening up a world of endless possibility. // Find the Talk here: http://bit.ly/2sL36wE

In a lab in Arizona, dozens of bodies sit preserved at 320 degrees below zero. They each paid $200,000 to be frozen on the hope that, one day, medicine will advance far enough to once again bring them back from the dead. While many may scoff at the idea, supporters feel taking a bet on a long shot is better than the alternative. Watch video here: https://www.freethink.com/shows/on-the-fringe/freezing-bodies-for-the-future

Discover the scientific research and evidence behind yoga practice. Learn how its daily practice can lower the effects of living in such a fast pace society. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2I8618q

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2KCDXfq

Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. Is there any sound in space? Does space smell like burnt steak? Is NASA working on warp speed? // Find video here: https://bit.ly/2HSfoJs

Daan Roosegaarde uses technology and creative thinking to produce imaginative, earth-friendly designs. He presents his latest projects -- from a bike path in Eindhoven, where he reinterpreted "The Starry Night" to get people thinking about green energy, to Beijing, where he developed a smog vacuum cleaner to purify the air in local parks, to a dance floor that generates electricity to power a DJ booth. Check out Roosegaarde's vision for a future where creativity is our true capital. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2LOE0bd

Even with a global population of 7.6 billion, our world is filled with remote places which are fascinating to visit. In a sense, they could be escapes from reality. In this video, we might learn about some of the world's emptiest countries per capita. In some of these countries, you will find an average of 1 or 2 people living per square kilometer. That sounds like a great scape. Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIwlLEWqMGk

The Amazon rainforest has been reduced by about 17% since the 1970s. Cattle ranchers, loggers, and farmers are mostly to blame for the deforestation, but the demand driving them comes from all around the world. Brazil's economy depends on agriculture, especially beef and soy, which is grown on cleared land in the Amazon. Today, president Jair Bolsonaro, is weakening the environmental protections there in order to give agriculture more power. This came to a head when, in summer 2019, more than 30,000 wildfires burned in the Amazon, sparking worldwide outrage. Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/Amazondeforestation

As we're big fans of championing lesser-known places, we thought we'd compile an 'alternative' list of our favourite spectacular natural phenomena. How many of these are on your travel list? Find Article here: https://bit.ly/alternativeto7wonders

Lions are one of the most amazing creatures on earth however with the rise of infectious diseases, their existence is being threatened. A deadly combination of canine distemper virus and babesiosis, a disease caused by tick-borne parasites, is killing Asiatic lions in the Gir forest sanctuary in Gujarat, western India. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2M207fB

Chickens are the most populous bird on the planet. There are 23 billion of them at any given time - that's ten times more than any other bird. It's by far the fastest growing meat product but pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened? Find video here: https://bit.ly/2KcB0Gk

The complex problem of plastics needs to be tackled from all fronts. Yes, reducing one's personal plastic waste is part of the solution but we also need to think about the larger picture. Plastic doesn't just cover the garden tomatoes in the supermarket, it's everywhere and anywhere. Luckily for us, innovators from all over the world have been trying to replace/reinvent plastic for a while now, and it's exciting to see the innovations coming up that are simple and promising at the same time. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2WoQeK5

In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at 3 climate change solutions that could actually happen. Climate change solutions and global warming solutions like rooftop solar panels, electric trains, and food waste, the world has so many available ways to drawdown greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. This video dives into just 3 climate change solutions: refrigerant management, onshore wind turbines, and plant-rich or vegan diets. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://bit.ly/3fHJjrE

Self-confessed 'crazy plant lady' Summer Rayne has transformed her Brooklyn apartment into an urban jungle with her ever-growing collection of 500+ plants. This young lady wants to inspire others to grow their own garden in their homes. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/Concretejungleny

Within a few centuries, almost all of the island’s trees were slashed and burned to make room for farming. This rapid deforestation has resulted in massive soil erosion that puts the island at risk for desertification. Today, the Icelandic Forest Service has taken on the mammoth task of bringing back the woodlands. With the help of forestry societies and forest farmers, Iceland’s trees are slowly beginning to make a comeback. Watch this short film by Euforgen to learn more about how their efforts are working to benefit Iceland's economy and ecology through forestry. // Find Video here: https://bit.ly/2KyP0sA

How do we build a society without fossil fuels? Using her native Costa Rica as an example of positive action on environmental protection and renewables, climate advocate Monica Araya outlines a bold vision for a world committed to clean energy in all sectors. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2bymO8d

Deep in the Himalayas, on the border between China and India, lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time. In this illuminating talk, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shares his country's mission to put happiness before economic growth and set a world standard for environmental preservation. Find talk here: https://bit.ly/21mvkWt

Climate change is unfair. While rich countries can fight against rising oceans and dying farm fields, poor people around the world are already having their lives upended -- and their human rights threatened -- by killer storms, starvation and the loss of their own lands. Mary Robinson asks us to join the movement for worldwide climate justice. Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2LMVsgx

Guardian India correspondent Michael Safi takes a journey along the Yamuna river. Stretching 855 miles (1,375km) across the north of the country, at its source in the Himalayas its water is crystal clear. However, once it streams through New Delhi, it turns into one of the filthiest rivers in the world. Rapid urbanisation is partly to blame, but so is lax enforcement of laws against illegal dumping of trash. // Watch Video here: https://bit.ly/2P343NI

"Save the rainforest" is an environmental slogan as old as time — but Tasso Azevedo catches us up on how the fight is actually going these days. Spurred by the jaw-dropping losses of the 1990s, new laws (and transparent data) are helping slow the rate of deforestation in Brazil. Is it enough? Not yet. He has five ideas about what we should do next. And he asks if the lessons learned in Brazil could be applied to an even bigger problem: global climate change. Find video here: https://bit.ly/1IjDB4J

If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases behind China and the United States. NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson sat down with Elizabeth Balkan, director of food waste for the Natural Resources Defense Council, to find out more. This report is part of our "Future of Food" series, which is supported in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO: https://bit.ly/3rYvS9e

“The Line” is Saudi Arabia’s bold vision for the future of civilization: an ultra-modern city designed to house 1 million people and be entirely pollution-free. Click here to watch the video: https://bit.ly/3qIqgRH

In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at plant-based meats like Beyond Burger and the Impossible Burger in order to understand how and why they are replacing conventional beef. Plant-based meats like the Impossible Burger seem to be trying to replacing the environmentally destructive practices of cattle factory farms which is definitely a positive. CAFOs or beef factory farms produce a lot of pollution, emissions, and are a leading cause of deforestation across the globe. Plant-based burger and meat companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods seek to replace these unsustainable practices with what they claim are much more environmentally friendly meats and burgers. But Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers are definitely a product of food-tech optimism and are only one solution to a much larger food system problem. While Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are doing a good job at offering viable alternatives they have a lot to work on. Click here to watch the video: https://bit.ly/3y0Ue5M

Sadhguru explains that everyone is already on the spiritual path. The desire for more money, power, knowledge or anything else is a spiritual process too, but mostly misguided and conducted unconsciously. What needs to be done is to become more conscious and aware. Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/2YqZXmI. 

Meditation teacher Tara Brach offers some tips for calming your coronavirus anxiety — so you can better care for others. Click here to read the article - https://bit.ly/3cSvLFw. 

We all have good intentions when it comes to saving money, right? We tell ourselves we’ll start saving once we reach a certain milestone, like when we hit a specific age, get a raise, or the kids move out. Find Article here: https://bit.ly/2CgD34l

A dictionary might say that health is the state of being free from illness or injury. But others think it is more. “Health is a state of physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” it says. It is the key to living a productive and satisfying life. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2zElZmy

New year, new habits, but why do so many people fail to break bad habits or to replace them with new ones? It may be because of unrealistic expectations. Don’t be so hard on yourself. These tips may help you to achieve success. // Find article here: https://jamesclear.com/how-to-break-a-bad-habit

Do you dread public speaking? Join the club. Along with death and spiders, it's what people fear most. However, being an effective presenter is critical for anyone who is (or aspires to be) in a leadership position. In fact, certain presentations can be downright career defining. Instead of leaving your speaking success to chance, take some cues from the pros. Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FOCpMAww28

Start by specifying the outcome you desire to the people you trust to deliver it. Establish controls, identify limits to the work and provide sufficient support, but resist upward delegation. Keep up to date with progress, and focus on results rather than procedures. Finally, when the work is completed, give recognition where it’s deserved. Find article here: https://bit.ly/1k4gqpn

Are you being judged by your questions? Not moving forward in your career, business, marriage, or fill in the blank _______? It could be because you are not asking the right questions. You need to be good at asking questions. // Find article here: https://bit.ly/2qt9bgk

Are you keen to reinvent yourself this year? Or at least use the new year as a long overdue excuse to get rid of bad habits or pick up new ones? Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time of year when we feel as if we have to turn over a new leaf. The time when we misguidedly imagine that the arrival of a new year will magically provide the catalyst, motivation and persistence we need to reinvent ourselves.  Find article here: https://bit.ly/2RsdBTp

Working hard but not improving? You're not alone. Eduardo Briceño reveals a simple way to think about getting better at the things you do, whether that's work, parenting or creative hobbies. And he shares some useful techniques so you can keep learning and always feel like you're moving forward. Watch the video here - https://bit.ly/3bqylkt.

The disparity between the government’s response to Covid-19 and the response to protests against police brutality has been stark. Click here to read the article - https://bit.ly/2XtxHin. 

The connection of humanitarian action to broader objectives like peace, development and human rights is understandably complex, but it is also an area in which some fresh thinking is important. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2HCc07V

After the signing of the peace deal there have been many efforts to maintain peace in Colombia; some highly publicised and political, and some more humble but no less moving. Find Article here: https://bit.ly/2JBj6vM

Bill Haslam this week granted clemency to Cyntoia Brown. After serving 15 years of a 51-year murder sentence for killing a man in self-defense, Brown, now 30, will be released to parole supervision in August. Haslam’s decision offers necessary relief, but this should not be confused with justice. Read her entire story in this article. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2RRp1RL

The economy of South Korea is the 4th largest in Asia and the 11th largest in the world. It is a mixed economy dominated by family-owned conglomerates called chaebols, however, the dominance of chaebol is unlikely and at risk to support the transformation of Korean economy for the future generations. South Korea is famous for its spectacular rise from one of the poorest countries in the world to a developed high-income country in just one generation. Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2G4qCMP

With over 800 military bases around the globe, the US is easily the most powerful nation on earth. But it wasn't always this way. The US once played an insignificant role in global affairs. In this 8-minute video, you can see the transformation. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2RVii9H

Coral bleaching is the biggest threat to the Great Barrier Reef. But it's too early for obituaries. Discover the science behind the bleaching of coral reefs and what is really going to happen to that fragile ecosystem. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2Uh3heT

Centuries-old Italian villages were becoming ghost towns. Refugees were fleeing conflict and seeking new homes. The needs of each have come together in Camini, a 12th-century town whose population has dwindled to about 280 people—a quarter of what it once was. In hope of breathing new life into deserted neighborhoods, Camini has welcomed more than 80 refugees and immigrants from Africa and the Middle East. // Find Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4v51rNRUME

After three years of drought, population growth and inadequate planning, Cape Town might be the first major city in the world to run out of water. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2FBzqpX

What’s it like to be a 13-year-old growing up in Gaza? For Bilal, it means practicing wheelies, listening for drones in the sky and rushing to finish his homework before his neighborhood electricity runs out and the lights go out. For 70 years, the conflict between Israel and supporters of an independent Palestine has impacted the lives of generations with blockades, armed clashes and multiple wars. But for a kid, the conflict becomes more than a daily burden that impacts all aspects of life. // Find Video Here: https://bit.ly/2HTV9vc

Take a journey along the Yamuna river, the most polluted river in India. Stretching 855 miles (1,375km) across the north of the country, at its source in the Himalayas its water is crystal clear. // Find video here: https://bit.ly/2uAEIfD

Short but very touching video about the struggles dark skinned people have to go through to finally accept their skin color and heritage. Find talk here: https://bit.ly/29mVGnQ

How do we make sense of today's political divisions? In a wide-ranging conversation full of insight, historian Yuval Harari places our current turmoil in a broader context, against the ongoing disruption of our technology, climate, media -- even our notion of what humanity is for. This is the first of a series of TED Dialogues, seeking a thoughtful response to escalating political divisiveness. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2MVxkpo

As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee thought her country was "the best on the planet." It wasn't until the famine of the 90s that she began to wonder. She escaped the country at 14, to begin a life in hiding, as a refugee in China. Hers is a harrowing, personal tale of survival and hope -- and a powerful reminder of those who face constant danger, even when the border is far behind. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2LG0s7v

In the ongoing debate about globalization, what's been missing is the voices of workers -- the millions of people who migrate to factories in China and other emerging countries to make goods sold all over the world. Reporter Leslie T. Chang sought out women who work in one of China's booming megacities, and tells their stories. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2viVjqQ

In Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro has presided over an economic and societal collapse. The country’s health care system was already coming apart even before the coronavirus pandemic struck. Now, COVID-19 patients are filling ICUs that lack supplies, and doctors are dying. But criticism of the government's pandemic response is grounds for arrest. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: https://bit.ly/3fFATRz

20 million chickens are killed each week to feed consumers in the UK. But how do they get to our plates? Chicken lover Hezron Springer follows the journey from farm to deep fat fryer. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2ZoC5Rb.

In this video we discover how women feel about different topics and the unjust pressure the world puts on them. It is important to obtain different views and opinions on topics like this to learn how the world is evolving over time.

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Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot. That competitor just experienced the phenomenon known as “choking,” where despite months, even years, of practice, a person fails right when it matters most. Why does this happen, and what can we do to avoid it? Noa Kageyama and Pen-Pen Chen explain why we choke under pressure. Click here to watch the video - https://bit.ly/2TDOBZt.

We all go through struggles in life, but how do we make a constant habit of great behaviours to help better ourselves. This Article dives into behavioural aspect which we can make become regular occurances in everyday life. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2Wpxey2

Why do we do the things we do? Despite our best attempts to "know thyself," the truth is that we often know astonishingly little about our own minds, and even less about the way others think. As Charles Dickens once put it, “A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.” Find article here: https://bit.ly/2wk7Ivw

What tickles your fancy? In this video we conduct a social experiment to see how different people are either attracted or turned off by others. Be sure to wear your glasses for this one! Find video here: https://bit.ly/2JCZ1VR

It’s so easy to think that we know what’s going on in someone else’s head. It’s no problem for us to imagine that we understand why a person has taken a particular course of action. We don’t really know; we make a guess based on our imagination, past experiences or wishful thinking. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2Ht4HBr

Offer pretty much anyone in the world a pill that would instantly improve IQ, and most people would happily gobble it down. That's why the internet is full of articles and courses on how to get smarter, learn faster, and emulate geniuses. But while being smarter sounds appealing, actually living everyday life as an extremely intelligent person can throw up some very real, but rarely acknowledged, challenges. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2sQJQxQ

Human beings are social creatures. We always feel to share experiences and talk with others. We have the need to make connections and interact with other people. What if a person decide to isolate himself/herself for many years? One man spent 43 years in isolation. How long would it take a person to become crazy?      Find video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZJxhwgmCMA

There are countless negative effects that social isolation and extreme isolation can have on our minds and bodies. Alati was no exception, reporting that he experienced a range of side effects, including changes to his sleep cycle, and hallucinations. But why is isolation so difficult for humans to withstand? // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2SbuthH

The youtuber Matt D'Avella invite and encourage us to incorporate 12 great habits to improve our lives. Watch this video to learn new habits so you can change your life. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2RH4gIl

Some strangers submitted their secrets anonymously and then other strangers read them aloud. These secrets are about family issues and you can find some of them very hard to hear. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2MotmGj

Two and a half years ago, Dani Shapiro had just put the finishing touches on a memoir, Hourglass, when she received the results of a commercial DNA test and learned that she was not her father's biological daughter. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2CEc7fC

Angelina & Melitza, mother and daughter, have always stuck by each other, but as Angelina grows up, so must their relationship. Melitza goes point for point with her daughter about how to handle privacy and responsibility, and Angelina has some very difficult questions for her mother regarding the truth about her father. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2sEc0Mg

Why is it important as a parent to be honest with your children, rather than to sugar coat or avoid hard topics? “Our kids are watching us all the time. If they see us avoiding hard topics, or backing away from the things that make us uncomfortable, we teach them to play it safe and stuff their feelings down. It’s our responsibility to teach our children the meaning of emotional honesty and how to work through our challenges with transparency and the willingness to learn from conflict. // Find article here: http://bit.ly/2MplQe6

Organizations and hiring managers are always on the lookout for people who ask smart questions, explore new ideas and solutions, and are eager to grow. Much of that mindset comes down to one vital quality: curiosity. What’s your curiosity profile? To find out, answer these scientifically validated questions, drawn from extensive research on curiosity in educational settings and the personality traits associated with it. At the end, see how you stack up against other test takers in three key areas: unconventionality, intellectual hunger, and experiential curiosity. // Find Article here: https://bit.ly/2CiztIU

For all the time executives spend concerned about physical strength and health, when it comes down to it, mental strength can mean even more. Particularly for entrepreneurs, numerous articles talk about critical characteristics of mental strength—tenacity, “grit," optimism, and an amazing ability to fail and pivot. However, we can also define mental strength by identifying the things mentally strong individuals don’t do. Here is a list of 13 things they don't do. Find article here: https://bit.ly/2OXrY0P

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2COG8JK

In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2Rj9nt9

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations — and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations. "Go out, talk to people, listen to people," she says. "And, most importantly, be prepared to be amazed." Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2RUBPab

Why working out is great for health, but not for weight loss, explained in five minutes. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/293Ipjw

It's commonly thought that women hurt more after a breakup. Is there any truth to this? Interesting talk about the science and psychological research behind this emotional state. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2joHlhl

Open offices have been around a surprisingly long time. But they're relatively misunderstood for their role in workplace culture. Where did open offices and cubicles come from, and are they really what we want? This episode of Overrated explores the history, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Herman Miller, and other key figures in the office design movement. Our workplaces haven't always been this way — this is how we got here. // Find talk here: http://bit.ly/2Wh7TDH

What happens when all you want is some connection but can’t find it in society? Japan's unmarried population is at a record high. While the culture of staying single persists, some Japanese men are finding love in alternative ways: like dating fake love dolls. Dating a love doll isn't just about physical satisfaction; courtship plays a role, too. To some men, these dolls aren't plastic and rubber; they're family. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2HUgaWD

Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot. That competitor just experienced the phenomenon known as “choking,” where despite months, even years, of practice, a person fails right when it matters most. Why does this happen, and what can we do to avoid it? Noa Kageyama and Pen-Pen Chen explain why we choke under pressure.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqgmozFr_GM

The Experiment: Are you sure you don't gender-stereotype children in the toys you choose for them? Are we conditioned from an early age to be a certain way and behave according to society's standards? // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2wqQuhU

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/1hZBYjs

Some of your characteristics may signify a higher than average intellect. Are you a night owl? Or a procrastinator? Then you are way smarter than you think! // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2GqLiwJ

New reality show "Extreme Guide to Parenting" explores non-traditional ways to raise children. This raising style focuses on the future of these children but how realistic is pushing this kids to be their best? // Find video here: https://bit.ly/2FLBDim

We become good at what we practice and most of us are experts at practicing distraction. We live in a society that trains us to multi-task and jump from one thing to another in an uncontrolled way. The great panacea for a world plagued by distraction is learning and practicing the art of concentration. Living as a Hindu monk for 10 years Dandapani was trained in understanding the mind. There he learned and practiced the fine art of bringing concentration into everyday life. In this talk, Dandapani will share spiritual tools to learn to create unwavering focus in our lives and the boundless benefits that result from it. // Find talk here: https://bit.ly/2gRVqDD

Why do we give up our sacred space so easily? Because space is scary. During these temporary voids of distraction, our minds return to the uncertainty and fears that plague all of us. To escape this chasm of self-doubt and unanswered questions, you tune into all of the activity and data for reassurance. // Find Article here: https://adobe.ly/2Nvsn6z