Rachel Solomon
Stories
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Thomas Jefferson V. Theodore Roosevelt: A 21st Century Presidential Debate
Clay Jenkinson assumes both sides in a debate between two of the country's greatest presidents: Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Jenkinson is a
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Thomas Jefferson: Success, Power And Vision
Jon Meacham's new biography of Thomas Jefferson paints the founding father as the most successful political leader of early America, and possibly all of US history. "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power" discusses Jefferson's passion for his nation in the country's fledgling years and reviews the man's genius and his faults.
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Thomas Jefferson: Success, Power And Vision
Jon Meacham's new biography of Thomas Jefferson paints the founding father as the most successful political leader of early America, and possibly all of US history. "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power" discusses Jefferson's passion for his nation in the country's fledgling years and reviews the man's genius and his faults.
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What Hospitals Don't Tell You
Medical mistakes are now the third highest cause of death in the United States, writes Dr. Marty Makary. As a surgeon, Makary has witnessed the power of medicine firsthand. But he's also been shocked by the errors that can have tragic circumstances: wrong limbs amputated, children getting the wrong doses of medicine because of bad handwriting, surgical sponges left inside patients.Makary advocates for a culture that holds hospitals and doctors accountable for these mistakes in order to bring about positive change in this system. He spoke at Seattle's Town Hall on November 15, 2012.
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Ignite Seattle's Quest To Enlighten Us, Quickly
"Enlighten us, but make it quick."That's the premise of Ignite Seattle, a regular worldwide event where presenters get five minutes and 20 slides to get a point across. Speakers at this month's event touch on a variety of topics, including artistry, forgiveness and the environment. One woman even talks about a fear of public speaking.Ignite Seattle took place at Town Hall on November 8, 2012. The talk was moderated by The Seattle Times columnist Monica Guzman.Featured Speakers:Josh Maher, "The Definition of Running"Shelly Farnham, "Why I Hate Facebook"Colin Henry, "The Petty Officer School of Management"Kristina Anderson, "Surviving the Virginia Tech Massacre"Matt Lawrence, "Forgiveness"Andrew Plotsky, "Artistry"Mayor Mike McGinn, "City of the Future"Lee Lefever, "The Art of Explaining"Shauna Causey, "Fear of Public Speaking"Alex Alviar, "Secret Superpowers of Being Deaf"Editor's Note: KUOW broadcast that Ignite Seattle is an annual event, but the event actually takes place every three months.VIDEO: Scott Berkun's "How To Write Well, Instantly, Every Time" at Ignite Seattle in 2011.http://youtu.be/D85NqSrpzew
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StoryCorps' Dave Isay And The Love Of A Good Story
If there's one tradition that's never faded away in our history as people on this earth, it's storytelling. StoryCorps is a massive oral history project whose mission is to record, preserve and share the stories of Americans from all background and beliefs. It was founded in 2003 by radio documentary producer Dave Isay. People tell their stories in mobile booths all around the country, and selected stories air nationally on NPR. Isay spoke at Seattle's Town Hall on February 7, 2012.VIDEO: StoryCorps on ABC Newshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s7eol1jI7k&feature=relatedhIdwAymdAa0
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From Tuna Helper To Organic Tomatoes: Behind The Scenes Of American Food Production
As a kid, Tracie McMillan's favorite food was Hamburger Helper. Until she got to college, she considered people who ate "good food," snobs. She became interested in how food and class relate in America while reporting on poverty.McMillan worked three undercover jobs -- a farmworker in California, a grocery and produce clerk in two Michigan WalMarts, and the kitchen of a New York City Applebee's -- as research for her book, "The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee's, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table."McMillan spoke at Seattle’s Town Hall on October 17, 2012.
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Spider-Man, Captain America And X-Men: Marvel's Universe Of Comic-Book Superheroes
Nearly half a century ago, a diverse group of characters began to capture children's hearts: Spider-Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, The X-Men. The epic Marvel universe has been a massive force in pop culture, inspiring countless books, films and becoming a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.Sean Howe chronicles the rise of this phenomenon in "Marvel Comics: The Untold Story." Howe spoke at the Elliott Bay Book Company on October 17, 2012.Stan Lee Explains Origin Of Spider-Manhttp://youtu.be/7_3FbQoBrV4
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The Joy Of Math With Steven Strogatz
How does Google search the Internet? How many people should you date before getting married? And how should you arrange your mattress to get the maximum wear out of it?Math can answer all of these questions, argues Steven Strogatz. He connects mathematical concepts to topics in literature, philosophy, law, art and pop culture. He spoke at Seattle’s Town Hall on October 10, 2012.
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"How Children Succeed" With Paul Tough
Character, not IQ, is the most important predictor of a child's success. That's what Paul Tough argues in his new book, "How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character."