Mark Bittman on what's wrong with what we eat

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In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what's wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it's putting the entire planet at risk.

About Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman is a bestselling cookbook author, journalist and television personality. His friendly, informal approach to home cooking has shown millions that fancy execution is no substitute for flavor and soul.

Although Mark Bittman never formally trained as a chef, his pursuits as a curious and tenacious foodie have made him a casual culinary master. His weekly New York Times food column, The Minimalist, meshes accessible and inexpensive ingredients with "anyone-can" cooking techniques to produce exceedingly delicious dishes. Bittman's funny, friendly attitude and trademark informal approach to food-craft extend to his blockbuster TV programs (which retain delays and mishaps that other producers would edit out), his blog, Bitten, and ambitious cookbooks, like How to Cook Everything and The Best Recipes in the World.

Although Mark Bittman never formally trained as a chef, his pursuits as a curious and tenacious foodie have made him a casual culinary master. His weekly New York Times food column, The Minimalist, meshes accessible and inexpensive ingredients with "anyone-can" cooking techniques to produce exceedingly delicious dishes. Bittman's funny, friendly attitude and trademark informal approach to food-craft extend to his blockbuster TV programs (which retain delays and mishaps that other producers would edit out), his blog, Bitten, and ambitious cookbooks, like How to Cook Everything and The Best Recipes in the World.

After a decade as the "Minimalist," Bittman has emerged a respected spokesperson on all things edible: He's concerned about the ecological and health impacts of our modern diet, which he characterizes as overwhelmingly meat-centered and hooked on fast food. His criticism has the world listening: His revolutionary How to Cook Everything Vegetarian (sequel to How to Cook Everything), is a bestseller, and his memorable talk at the 2007 EG Conference (available now on TED.com) delivered a stinging condemnation of the way we eat now. A subsequent New York Times article pursued the same argument.

Bittman's newest book, Food Matters, explores the link between our eating habits and the environment, offering an accessible plan for a planet-friendly diet.



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Earl Nightingale - The Personal Commitment

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Education, Leadership, and Pakistan - What can we do?

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Jim Cathcart - How to structure a speech

Jim Cathcart explains how to structure a speech.



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Michael Carroll - Pacing Sensory Awareness Induction

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John Grinder - Differences between Classic Code and New Code

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Joe Vitale - Healing with Ho'oponopono

Dr. Joe Vitale reveals the limitations of self-help and personal growth methods in this inspiring talk, which describes a healing method called ho'oponopono that erases belief programming and limitations.



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Benjamin Zander on music and passion

About this talk

Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it -- and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections.

About Benjamin Zander

A leading interpreter of Mahler and Beethoven, Benjamin Zander is known for his charisma and unyielding energy -- and for his brilliant pre-concert talks.

Since 1979, Benjamin Zander has been the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic. He is known around the world as both a guest conductor and a speaker on leadership -- and he's been known to do both in a single performance. He uses music to help people open their minds and create joyful harmonies that bring out the best in themselves and their colleagues.

His provocative ideas about leadership are rooted in a partnership with Rosamund Stone Zander, with whom he co-wrote The Art of Possibility.

"Arguably the most accessible communicator about classical music since Leonard Bernstein, Zander moves audiences with his unbridled passion and enthusiasm."

- Sue Fox, London Sunday Times

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Earl Nightingale - Avoiding Discouragement

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Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"

Jessica has a day where she's feeling ... really good about her life.



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Jim Cathcart - Relationship Intelligence interview

Terry Brock interviews Jim Cathcart about Jim's specialty "Relationship Intelligence (tm)".



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Michael Carroll - Handshake Induction

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John Grinder defines Neuro-Linguistic Programming ( NLP)

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Joe Vitale - The Mind of Law of Attraction Followers

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Evelyn Glennie shows how to listen

About this talk

In this demonstration Evelyn Glennie shows how and why we should think out of the box. She explains, in an almost scientific way, the infinite capabilities of the human being, and how to take advantage of them. I recommend this video as a cornerstone whenever you want to explain this concept to anyone.

About Evelyn Glennie

Scottish percussionist and composer Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all of her hearing by age 12. Rather than isolating her, it has given her a unique connection to her music.

Evelyn Glennie's music challenges the listener to ask where music comes from: Is it more than simply a translation from score to instrument to audience? How can a musician who has almost no hearing play with such sensitivity and compassion?

The Grammy-winning percussionist and composer became almost completely deaf by the age of 12, but her hearing loss brought her a deeper understanding of and connection to the music she loves. She's the subject of the documentary Touch the Sound, which explores this unconventional and intriguing approach to percussion.

Along with her vibrant solo career, Glennie has collaborated with musicians ranging from classical orchestras to Björk. Her career has taken her to hundreds of concert stages around the world, and she's recorded a dozen albums, winning a Grammy for her recording of Bartók's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, and another for her 2002 collaboration with Bela Fleck.
Her passion for music and musical literacy brought her to establish, in collaboration with fellow musicians Julian Lloyd Weber and Sir James Galway, the Music Education Consortium, which successfully lobbied for an investment of 332 million pounds in music education and musical resources in Britain.

"Evelyn Glennie is simply a phenomenon of a performer."

   - New York Times

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Earl Nightingale - Your Self Image

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Jim Cathcart - Interviewed by Alex & Mary Beth

Alex & Mary Beth interview Motivation Expert Jim Cathcart on the CBS Memphis Morning Show.



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Michael Carroll - Questions for Success

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John Grinder - Modelling in NLP

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Jake Shimabukuro plays "Bohemian Rhapsody"

I made a post about Jake Shimabukuro sometime ago, you can read it here. Today I'm bringing him again because I love this guy, his humbleness, his sympathy, and most of all his passion for music are like a magnet that attracts me. I want to share with you this wonderful piece that he played at TED to see if you feel the same way. Listen the music and leave a comment with your opinion.

Beside that Shimabukuro is a spokesman for Music Is Good Medicine, a community outreach program that promotes healthy living through music. He travels to schools throughout Hawaii, the mainland US and Japan to inspire kids to create music and experience its therapeutic benefits.



He is an inspiration to me, and I am confident that he also will be an inspiration for you.

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Earl Nightingale - Change Makes Opportunity

This message is still accurate in our days.



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Sidewalk Angels Foundation

Established by Rob and Marisol Thomas, Sidewalk Angels Foundation is a New York-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing critically needed funds and support to grassroots groups across the country. It is the primary supporter and sponsor of a number of no-kill animal shelters and animal rescues, reflecting the passion of the foundation's co-founders to fight for the rights and fair treatment of those with no voice. Additionally, the foundation also supports a myriad of other causes, from childhood health and wellness to the fight against homelessness.

The Mission: The world can move so fast that those in need are often passed by. From animals that have been abandoned and abused to those who are destitute, homeless, or cannot afford proper medical care - these are universal problems that Sidewalk Angels Foundation, through its efforts, encourages people to address locally.


Check it out at: Sidewalk Angels Foundation

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Jim Cathcart - Get a Job in a bad economy

Motivational Speaker, Jim Cathcart tells how you can get a job when others are being turned away. He shows you how to be a solution source instead of just a job candidate. Cathcart, author of Relationship Selling and The Acorn Principle: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself specializes in teaching companies how to grow market share and increase customer loyalty despite a down economy.



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Michael Carroll - Close that Sale

John Grinder - What Are the Advantages of New Code

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