Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain

http://www.ted.com We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot Krane talks about the complex mystery of chronic pain, and reviews the facts we’re just learning about how it works and how to treat it. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the “Sixth Sense” wearable tech, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate

Majora Carter: 3 stories of local eco-entrepreneurship

http://www.ted.com The future of green is local — and entrepreneurial. At TEDxMidwest, Majora Carter brings us the stories of three people who are saving their own communities while saving the planet. Call it “hometown security.” TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the “Sixth Sense” wearable tech, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate. Watch a highlight reel of the Top 10 TEDTalks at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10

Neil Pasricha: The 3 A’s of awesome

http://www.ted.com Neil Pasricha’s blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life’s simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk from TEDxToronto, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that’s truly awesome. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the “Sixth Sense” wearable tech, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate. Watch a highlight reel of the Top 10 TEDTalks at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10

The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown

http://www.ted.com Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the “Sixth Sense” wearable tech, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate. Watch a highlight reel of the Top 10 TEDTalks at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10

How to create animated presentations. PowToon – The PowerPoint Alternative

— Created using PowToon — This animated video clip was created using PowToon. Powtoon is a free tool that allows you to create cool animated clips for your website and cool animated presentations. Use PowToon’s animated templates or create an animated presentation from scratch. It’s drag and drop easy: you do not need to know flash or be an experienced animator to produce cool animations quickly with Powtoon. — Signup for free at http://www.powtoon.com — About PowToon: PowToon is a brand new presentation software that is so simple and intuitive, it allows anyone who ever used PowerPoint or KeyNote to easily evolve their presentations to AWESOMENESS! PowToon contains themes of animated characters, props and cool transitions which you can just drag and drop into a slide to create eye catching and fun presentations that can be presented in person, or turned into animated videos at the click of a button – to be shared on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter. — Created using PowToon — You’re watching an animated video clip created with PowToon–a free tool that allows you to develop cool animated clips and animated presentations for your website, office meeting, sales pitch, nonprofit fundraiser, product launch, video resume, or anything else your imagination conjures. PowToon’s animation templates help you create animated presentations from scratch. It’s drag-and-drop easy! No need to know flash or be an experienced animator. Anyone can produce awesome animations quickly with PowToon, without the cost or hassle other professional animation services require. — Signup for free at http://www.powtoon.com — PowToon is a brand new presentation software that redefines simplicity and intuitiveness. Anyone who has ever used PowerPoint or Keynote can now easily unleash the AWESOME in their presentations!

How to Capture a Screen Shot with the Snipping Tool in Windows 7

We will learn how to utilize the Snipping Tool in Windows 7 to capture a screen shot. A screen shot is a captured image from anywhere on the screen. You can use this to capture an image from a website, or take a still picture from a video clip. One practical use is to capture an error message and then send it to someone who can help you. Visit our website, www.instructorgadget.com, to view more tutorials as well as find additional resources.

DU PARADIGME DE L’EDUCATION

www.education-authentique.org APPRENDRE LA VIE ? L’école, la famille, les médias, structurés implicitement autour de la comparaison, conditionnent à la fragmentation, au manque, à la conformation — ce qui génère blessures, peurs et souffrances. Que serait et comment mettre en place une ‘éducation’ véritablement libératrice, qui préparerait à vivre harmonieusement, dans toutes les circonstances de la vie ? C’est ce que travaille le CREA-Apprendre la vie (Cercle de Réflexion pour une Éducation Authentique), avec et pour tous ceux que cette vision intéresse. Lettre mensuelle gratuite : s’inscrire à appvie-crea-subscribe@yahoogroupes.fr ou bien, pour la recevoir par La Poste, 6 timbres (pour 6 numéros) Rencontre annuelle gratuite, fin août Ateliers et séminaires sur demande. CREA, F-71300 MARY appvie-crea@yahoo.fr www.education-authentique.org

Security Risks posed by Smartphones

(www.abndigital.com) According to recent international reports sales of smartphones will exceed those of PCs in the next year with an expected 500 million smartphones to be sold in 2012 alone. More cellphones of course means more connectivity and with greater connectivity comes greater security risks. ABN’s Natascha Jacobz speaks to Sinishia Patkovic, Director of BlackBerry Security at RIM about his views on smartphone security and this is what he had to say.

TEDxKinnaird – Jazib Zahir – Integrating Technology and Learning through Video Games

About the Talk: Video games developer, Jazib Zahir takes on the question of video games and how they present the option of a more interactive learning environment by making learning a fun experience. About the Speaker: Jazib has graduated from Stanford and LUMS and has worked with technology companies in Pakistan and the United States. He is presently Chief Operations Officer of Tintash, a Lahore based startup that develops games and applications for platforms like Facebook and the iPhone. He remains involved in teaching at LUMS and Lahore Grammar School and freelances for The News. A recent passion has been social entrepreneurship through involvement with the Association for Development of Pakistan, Bags for Bliss, EcoEnergy Finance and the International College of American Nursing in Sri Lanka. About TEDx, x = independently organized event: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

FlexBooks: Neeru Kholsa at TEDxYouth@Sacramento

Neeru Khosla is a firm believer in the power of education. Neeru is the co-founder and Executive Director of CK-12 Foundation, a non-profit organization launched in 2006 that aims to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market, both here and abroad. She also is one of the founding members of the K-12 Initiative of the D-School (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design) at Stanford University, and is a member of the committee to expand the program. Neeru wants the rigor and accountability of for-profit models to apply to non-profits. She serves as a member of the board at the Nueva School in Hillsborough, California, where she has served since 1997; the school caters to gifted and talented students, and is internationally recognized. Neeru is also on the advisory board of the American India Foundation, a leading international development organization charged with accelerating social and economic change in India. Neera previously served as a trustee of the Pacific Vascular Research Foundation and Connexions, a Rice University open-source project. Neeru’s commitment to education is evidenced by her role on the National Advisory Board for DonorsChoose, an organization dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials in U.S. public schools. Neeru holds a bachelor’s degree from Delhi University and San Jose State, a master’s degree in molecular biology from San Jose State, and a master’s in education from Stanford University. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)