
TEDxTriangleNC Have any of you actually been to TED? (Or, do you know anyone locally who has?) Please contact us if you have!!!! thx.

TEDxTriangleNC Really interesting unusual-art.
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TED Talks Jonathan Harris wants to make sense of the emotional world of the Web. With deep compassion for the human condition, his projects troll the Internet to find out what we're all feeling and looking for.

TEDxTriangleNC New website... better than ever!!!!
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TEDx TriangleNC is an independently organized TED event. At our TEDx TriangleNC event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The theme of our fall 2009 event is 'living to our highest potential.'

TEDxTriangleNC Breaking the illusion of skin color: Nina Jablonski on TED.com
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TED Talks Nina Jablonski says that differing skin colors are simply our bodies' adaptation to varied climates and levels of UV exposure. Charles Darwin disagreed with this theory, but she explains, that's because he did not have access to NASA.

TEDxTriangleNC Beta website up!!!!!! Go to www.tedxtrianglenc.com for continuing updates about our local TEDx conference.
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AboutWe will be accepting proposals on an ongoing basis, so there may or may not be slots left by Sept 15th. Please submit your proposals as soon as you are able to TEDxTriangleNC@gmail.com.

TEDxTriangleNC Sophal Ear: Escaping the Khmer Rouge http://on.ted.com/1R
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TED Talks TED Fellow Sophal Ear shares the compelling story of his family's escape from Cambodia under the rule of the Khmer Rouge. He recounts his mother's cunning and determination to save her children.

TEDxTriangleNC Another all time favorite TED Talk. Keep sending us ideas at tedxtrianglenc@gmail.com
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TED Talks Physicist and surfer Garrett Lisi presents a controversial new model of the universe that -- just maybe -- answers all the big questions. If nothing else, it's the most beautiful 8-dimensional model of elementary particles and forces you've ever seen.

TEDxTriangleNC Nice article on the value of social capital by Marina Gorbis, executive director at the Institute for the Future.
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My mother knew well the value of social capital, although she probably never heard the term. In the Soviet Union where she lived and where I grew up one couldn't survive without it. She traded social capital on a daily basis. ...

TEDxTriangleNC You know what's great on a rainy afternoon? Origami. But I sure never considered doing it this way!
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TED Talks Robert Lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami -- using math and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and, sometimes, very useful.

TEDxTriangleNC Have a wonderful and safe 4th, y'all! Let's turn it over to Mr. Marvin Gaye for the anthem
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Marvin Gaye sings the american national anthem at 1983 NBA All Star Game. Enjoy.

TEDxTriangleNC Today's Talk: Gever Tulley shows how a little tinkering can change a child's perspective
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TED Talks Gever Tulley uses engaging photos and footage to demonstrate the valuable lessons kids learn at his Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative problem-solving takes over to build unique boats, bridges and even a rollercoaster!...
















