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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

I Think We All Need A Pep Talk

Meet Robby Novak, a 9-year old bundle of cuteness gussied up in a fancy suit.  the pint-sized lad has been addressing the internet for months now in a series of hilarious online videos, and his platform is simple: To make grown-ups less boring, to make the world awesome, and to make people dance.  Three minutes of wisdom and fun. 

Youth Unemployment to Cost Canadian Economy $23 Billion

The rise in youth unemployment in Canada during the recent recession will cost Canadian youth 23.1 billion in lost wages over the next 18 years, according to a new report by TD Economics.

Slingshot

Best known for his Segway Personal Transporter, inventor Dean Kamen is taking on the world's great challenges one invention at a time.  Slingshot is the story of Kamen, his water purification technology, and his innovative approach to the planet's safe water crisis.  This video won third prize in the prestigious GE competition at the Sundance Film Festival.

Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave

Leslie Morgan Steiner was in 'crazy love' - with a man who abused her.  She tells her story - and shares how we can all help break the silence. Compelling viewing.

Kids Need Structure

How can you help kids get a good start?  In this heartfelt, personal talk, Colin Powell asks us to support children through community and structure.

New Chocolate-Flavored Toothpaste Will Make Kids Smile m

A New Orleans biotechnology company is giving kids around the world a new reason to smile: chocolate-flavoured toothpaste.  The company will unveil its new Theodent!kids chocolate-flavored toothpaste on Friday Feb 1.  

How Movies Teach Manhood

When Colin Stokes' 3 year-old son caught a glimpse of Star Wars, he was instantly obsessed.  But what messages did he absorb from the sic-fi classic?  For More:




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