TED Talks
TED: How art can shape America's conversation about freedom | Dread Scott
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. In this quick talk, visual artist Dread Scott tells the story of one of his most transgressive art installations,...
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TED: We train soldiers for war. Let's train them to come home, too | Hector Garcia
Before soldiers are sent into combat, they're trained on how to function in an immensely dangerous environment. But they also need training on how to return from the battlefield to civilian life, says psychologist Hector Garcia. Applying...
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Jake Wood: A new mission for veterans -- disaster relief
After fighting overseas, 92 percent of American veterans say they want to continue their service. Meanwhile, one after another, natural disasters continue to wreak havoc worldwide. What do these two challenges have in common? In telling...
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Barry Schwartz: Using our practical wisdom
In an intimate talk, Barry Schwartz dives into the question "How do we do the right thing?" With help from collaborator Kenneth Sharpe, he shares stories that illustrate the difference between following the rules and truly choosing wisely.
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TED: Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war | Sebastian Junger
Sebastian Junger has seen war up close, and he knows the impact that battlefield trauma has on soldiers. But he suggests there's another major cause of pain for veterans when they come home: the experience of leaving the tribal closeness...
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How To Hug A Soldier In 3 Steps - Better Your Day With Joe And Jesse
Everyone could use a few more smiles in their daily lives…and watching a funny video will often do the trick! OnlyGood TV videos help make your life fun, more manageable, happy and stress free! Would you like to make a soldier smile? In...
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Marine Amputee Heals Herself Through Strength - A "Catch A Lift" Story
9/11/2001… Ground Zero… The Pentagon… Washington DC…What started out as one of the best days of Sarah Rudder’s life, earning a promotion from the Marine Corps, soon took a tragic turn when the ground shook from the impact of the plane...
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American Humane’s Shelter to Service Program Brings Relief to Military Veterans
Supportive service dogs are changing the lives of military veterans through their unconditional love and emotional support. Witness the incredible impact American Humane’s Shelter to Service program has had on veterans and dogs.
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US Marine Helicopter Gunner, Amputee, Athlete, and Model - Kirstie Ennis
Marine Kirstie Ennis grew up with military parents and always knew she would join the Marine Corps and it was no surprise when she did at 17. She became a Helicopter Door Gunner, "...the most bad to the bone job in the Marine Corps you...
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Non-profit Helps Wounded Vets Get Their Lives Back - Catch A Lift (CAL)
The Catch a Lift Fund (CAL) inspires veterans to get up and get moving again. CAL was founded in 2010, with the sole purpose of helping post-9/11 combat wounded veterans all over the U.S. recover both physically and mentally. Uniquely,...
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3 Celebrities Follow Their Passions For Helping Others - Military Edition
Sometimes celebrities get a bad rap for being self-centered, but not these celebrities! These 3 celebrities are following their passions outside of the music, television, and film industries, and as a result, they're helping others! 1)...
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Meet 3 Very Different Artists With 1 Thing In Common: Doing What They Love!
The author Chuck Klosterman said, "Art and love are the same thing: It's the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you." This idea—that our identities are necessarily reflected in our art—runs through the veins of three...
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8 Inspiring Sports Stories: THESE ATHLETES WILL AMAZE YOU!
These 8 amazing athletes will inspire you with their stories of adversity and how they didn't let anything stand in their way of success! 1) Nate Loomis was paralyzed below the waist in a 1998 body surfing accident. After his injury...
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This Program Keeps Military Families Close Together Through Reading
United Through Reading is a non-profit that offers active duty military service members the opportunity to pre-record themselves reading books to their children at home. The program's mission is to keep the connection between parents and...
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This Amazing Technology Is Helping Quadriplegics Move Again!
8 years ago, Bill Kochevar's life changed drastically. While on a 150-mile bike ride, Bill collided with a mail truck; the accident resulted in him becoming a quadriplegic. Bill thought he'd never be able to move or do anything on his...
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Professional Organizer Helps Wounded Warrior Get Extreme Closet Makeover!
After 36 years in the military, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Luciano Yulfo ended his career in Afghanistan when a bomb shattered his left leg, leaving him disabled and soon to be without a leg. His 27-year-old daughter Sonia is his...
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This Veteran Is Spreading Patriotism Through American Flag Art
In October 2015, Brian Steorts created Flags of Valor, a veteran owned and operated business that creates wooden American flag artwork. Having all served in combat, Brian and his team (many of which were injured in combat although Brian...
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This Community Comes Together In A Beautiful Way To Honor Fallen Soldiers
Every two years Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, Connecticut displays thousands of flags in honor and remembrance of the American men and women who've fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The site is truly amazing!...
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Triple Amputee War Veteran Lives Life To The Fullest - See How
This Memorial Day Weekend we celebrate a Triple Amputee Veteran that lives life to the fullest! He's a third generation military man whose passion for his country led him to serve in the Marines. While serving in Afghanistan in 2010,...
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Soldiers Use These Uplifting Programs To Help With PTSD
PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder affects about 8 million American adults. Typically, members of the military who are exposed to war/combat are at the highest risk of developing PTSD. Here are just four of the many unique and...
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Soldier’s Memory Lives On Through The Kick Of A Soccer Ball - Kicks For Nick
In the town of Wilton, Connecticut, soccer has made a huge impact. Sitting in the town center is a collection basket filled with soccer balls. These soccer balls will make a very unique journey around the world to reach the hands of...
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This Triple Amputee War Vet’s Love For Music Helped Save His Life
While serving in Afghanistan in 2010, Marine Corporal Juan Dominquez lost both legs and his right arm in an explosion. He may have lost 3 limbs, but it hasn't stopped him from pursuing his dreams. We last saw Corporal Dominguez at his...
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These Portraits Of Fallen Heroes Are Healing Hearts
There may be no right answer on how to grieve a loved one, but Michael G. Reagan has found a way to help. Michael Reagan is a portrait artist and a Vietnam veteran. 13 years ago he started drawing portraits of the fallen heroes from the...