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NEW series with Dr. Lustig "The Skinny on Obesity" http://www.uctv.tv/skinny-on-obesity. Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [7/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 16717] More videos about sugar: http://www.uctv...

Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) "We Are The World 25 For Haiti", in which Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake...

In this new RSAnimate, renowned psychiatrist and writer Iain McGilchrist explains how our 'divided brain' has profoundly altered human behaviour, culture and society. Taken from a lecture given by Iain McGilchrist as part of the RSA's free public events programme. To view the full lecture, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbUHxC4wiWk Like the RSA on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thersaorg

http://www.ted.com Salman Khan talks about how and why he created the remarkable Khan Academy, a carefully structured series of educational videos offering complete curricula in math and, now, other subjects. He shows the power of interactive exercises, and calls for teachers to consider flipping the traditional classroom script -- give students video lectures to watch at home, and do "homework" in the classroom with the teacher available to help.

Este video fue llevado a ustedes de parte de la Fundación We Are The World. Fue creado con un propósito: recaudar fondos para el desvastador terremoto de Haití. Si disfruta lo que ves y escuchas, te pedimos que encuentres en tu corazón donar $10 enviando la palabra Mundo al 50555. Si es mucho, puedes gastar una pequeña cantidad comprando el video y/o la canción en itunes.com/somoselmundo y las recaudaciones irán a los esfuerzos de alivio.

http://www.ted.com Kevin Slavin argues that we're living in a world designed for -- and increasingly controlled by -- algorithms. In this riveting talk from TEDGlobal, he shows how these complex computer programs determine: espionage tactics, stock prices, movie scripts, and architecture. And he warns that we are writing code we can't understand, with implications we can't control. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world...

Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director, and producer whose notable career spans more than three decades providing breathtaking imagery for feature films, television shows, documentaries and commercials. This piece includes his short film on Gratitude and Happiness. Brother David Steindl-Rast's spoken words, Gary Malkin's musical compositions and Louie's cinematography make this a stunningly beautiful piece, reminding us of the precious gift of life, and the beauty ...

An exclusive Google interview with Lady Gaga!

(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv) Human-Specific Signaling Networks (Genevieve Konopka); Uniquely Human Gene Regulation (James Noonan); Human-Specific Changes in Siglec Genes (Ajit Varki) Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [8/2011] [Science] [Show ID: 21958]

The Beauty and Joy of Computing Professor Dan Garcia Link to lecture notes: http://inst.eecs.berkeley.edu/~cs10/fa11/lec/14/

Jack Ma, Chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group, delivered the closing keynote address at the conference "China 2.0: Transforming Media and Commerce", hosted by the Stanford Program on Regions of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SPRIE) at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, on Sept. 30, 2011. Related Links: http://sprie.gsb.stanford.edu http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/news/headlines/china2_2011.html

"Leadership is not a talent or a gift. It's a choice. It's not complex, but it's very hard.", General Stanley McChrystal explains to a packed auditorium of 600 at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. McChrystal shares his perspective on leadership and influence discussing the importance of understanding culture, leading by example, building trust, and creating a common goal within a team. McChrystal is a four-star general and former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghan...

Retired McKinsey senior partner and former Managing Director, Ian Davis, shared with a Stanford Graduate School of Business student audience the five traits that successful leaders share that are more important than where they rank within their organizations. Related Link: http://gsb.stanford.edu/cldr/newsandevents/vftt.html

The Mastery in Communication Initiative and the Stanford GSB Education Club hosted Salman Khan, who spoke about the history and evolution of the Khan Academy and how it is reshaping the way people learn today. Related Links: http://www.khanacademy.org/ http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mastery/