Zippy Weekly Videos

23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

Imagine if there were some magic elixir you could take to improve your life drastically. And what if it were available to you, and it was so convenient that you could keep 23.5 hours of your life exactly the same? And what if it didn't cost a penny? In this engaging and informative video Dr. Mike Evans, family physician and Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, discloses what this secret "medicine" is.

Susan Boyle duets with Elaine Paige

Most people will probably remember back to Spring 2009 when Susan Boyle sang her way from obscurity into mega-stardom on Britain's Got Talent. She told the judges that she wanted to be as successful as Elaine Paige. The audience wasn't buying it - until she started to sing. What many probably didn't catch was the rest of the story from several months after her debut. In another Cinderella moment, Susan gets a chance to sing with her hero, Elaine Paige.

http://theforum.sph.harvard.edu/events/toxic-stress-early-childhood-adversity

The lifelong consequences of toxic stress in childhood

Evidence suggests that for the youngest children, prolonged or severe exposure to abuse, neglect and economic hardship - exacerbated by a dearth of stable, supportive relationships with adults - can provoke a "toxic stress response" with lifelong consequences. Such stress may influence brain development and increase the risk for illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.

Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All

This week one of the world's most beautiful voices fell silent. Whitney Houston passed away tragically at the young age of 48. Let's remember her by listening to her hit, The Greatest Love of All, which was inspirational to so many. She sings of the importance of nurturing children, of empowering the powerless and of empowering oneself.

UN recognizes children on Holocaust Remembrance Day

2012 Holocaust Remembrance Day Message

United Nations Secretary - General Ban Ki-moon dedicated his January, 27 2012 Holocaust Remembrance Day message to children. Annually, on this day, the world remembers all of the victims of the Holocaust, including the 1.5 million Jewish children, and tens of thousands of other children who were murdered by the Nazis and their supporters.

Violinist plays Nokia ringtone after interruption

Are you the kind of person who experiences frustration from ubiquitous ringing cell phones? A violin soloist invents a rather creative approach to dealing with a cell phone interruption. You will be forwarding this one to your friends! Enjoy!

A Message from Gabby Giffords

This week Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords resigned her position to work on her recovery full-time. Giffords survived an assassination attempt one year ago in a tragedy that killed and injured many others. Her recovery from her head wound has been nothing short of miraculous. This video is her farewell to Arizona as their Representative but also her promise that "I will return and we will work together for Arizona and this great country." Best wishes to you and your family, Gabby!

The Future of Publishing

In this video, the subject of publishing excellence is analyzed through the lens of a young scholar. Are good writing, research and critical thinking gone forever in the era of Insta-everything? Doesn't anyone pick up a book anymore? Are quotes from Lady Gaga eclipsing those by the likes of Gandhi? Not so fast. Here is a thought-provoking video that argues that some things are here to stay.

American Thrift: An Expansive Tribute to the "Woman American" (1962)

In this film from 1962, the American Woman is the focus as the center of family life and, in particular, the manager of family resources. This film is considerably more updated than our other Zippy short film choices from the 50s, and yet it is dated in the final days of Camelot - the last gasp of pillbox hats and fedoras. This film was produced just one year before the publication of Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" and Bob Dylan's release of "the Times they are a-Changin'." It's an important snapshot in time.

Siku, the adorable polar bear

A zoo in Denmark is raising a baby polar bear as a result of his mother’s inability to feed him. Siku, which means “Sea Ice,” was born November 22 and the YouTube videos about him are growing right along with him. He even has a Facebook page now (http://www.facebook.com/siku2011) with over 30,000 followers. This video, with over 1 million hits, is a definite crowd-pleaser and will warm your winter day. Enjoy!

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