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Virginia Smith: The global risk of flooding — and how to turn the tide | TED

From village to metropolis, global flooding is on the rise, and traditional approaches to managing the swells won’t cut it, says water resource engineer Virginia Smith. Giving an overview of the dynamic shift needed to stymie the flow of future storm waters, she explains how each of us can help ensure a sustainable future despite…

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Claudio

February 22, 2022 at 8:51 pm

The next global flooding might be man made in order to save this planet from becoming the next bright star on heaven

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Solida Rrjolli

February 22, 2022 at 8:58 pm

Please do some audiobooks!!

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بنت تعز

February 22, 2022 at 9:12 pm

اسالك بالله يا اخي حتى لو مشغول اقراء رسالتي كامله ولا تتجاهلها
يا ناس يا امة محمد يا اهل الكرم والجود يا اهل العطاء والسخاء
اتقوا فينا انظروا الينا بعين الرحمه والشفقه يا عباد الله ارحموا من في الارض يرحمكم من في السماء انني اتوسل اليكم انني دخيله على الله ثم. عليكم يا فاعلين الخير اننا اسره فقراء وايتام ومشردين من بلادنا ومساجرين بيت الشهر ب14الف ريال يمني ولان علينا اجار 3اشهر وصاحب البيت من الناس الي ما ترحم ذلنا وبهذلنا واهاننا وكل ما طلبت منكم مساعده تفكروني نصابه او محتاله وما توقفوا معي ارحمونا حرام عليكم تخلونا للذل والاهانه اننا اخواتكم في الله تصدقوا علينا ولو بالقليل يا امة نبي الله محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم اذا انتم تؤمنون بلله وبرسوله انني اقسم لكم يمين بلله وعهد الله واقسم بالله الذي يقول للشى كن فيكون اني لا انصب عليكم ولا احتال عليك واني ما جيتكم الا من ضروف وحاجه اخواني انني ألتجأت اليكم بعد الله فيا اهل الشهامه اني واسرتي ننشدكم بالله ثم نسالكم بالله ان تتصدقوا علينا ولو ب500ريال يمني وان الصدقه لا تضيع عند الله يا ناس انني استحلفكم بالله وبرسوله الكريم ان من له مقدره على مساعدتنا ولو بالقليل ان يراسلنا واتساب على 00967716553027 يطلب اسم البطاقه والعنوان وان يرسلنا بقدر الاستطاعه ويفك كربتنا ويفرج همنا من نفس كربه اخيه المسلم نفس الله كربته يوم القيامه وجزاكم الله خير ألجزاء ولا حولا ولا قوة إلى بالله العلي ألعظيم وحسبي الله ونعم الوكيل

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Brittney Lyn

February 22, 2022 at 9:18 pm

She looks like prince Williams wife- kate Middleton.

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- Zenn Exile
  
  February 23, 2022 at 4:16 am
  
  maybe a Keebler Elf in Cosplay as Kate…
  
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Christy

February 22, 2022 at 9:43 pm

Best weapon against the coming floods… get on your knees & pray????✝️

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Constantine

February 22, 2022 at 9:51 pm

She’s sweet

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Bruno M.

February 22, 2022 at 10:04 pm

bla bla da porra . meu deus…… vozinha chata e ideias rasas.

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CMDR After Hours

February 22, 2022 at 10:52 pm

This propaganda is the equivalent of saying your glass of water with ice cubes in it is at risk of flooding over. It’s just propaganda to serve a greater agenda. All of it is. Do your own research and think for yourself, take back your power and stand up.

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- {-_-} APEX PREDATOR 101
  
  February 22, 2022 at 11:07 pm
  
  Ur both extremely LUCKY & IGNORANT. The climate crisis will eventually affect YOU ????. Then you’ll see what REALITY is.
  
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Fredrik Pedro

February 23, 2022 at 12:22 am

People should take failure as a badge of honor. It’s a crucible that burns things down to their essence and shows us what we’re really made from. If the path to success was clear, then everyone would be one it and success would lose all meaning. I won’t be commenting much, but try to get in contact with this same lady named Mrs Stephanie Alvarado, she will be a life changer to your financial situation and as well a financial builder.

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- Susan Pat
  
  February 23, 2022 at 12:38 am
  
  I can’t continue hiding this Miraculous testimony about this woman called Stephanie Alvarado, indeed she’s really an adviser and also an educative woman concerning financial situation. But I’ll always be grateful ???? for your advice towards my financial situations
  
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- Ilyoung Hong
  
  February 23, 2022 at 12:43 am
  
  ⁰⁰p0⁰00⁹0
  
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True Crime Queen TV

February 23, 2022 at 1:14 am

Love your videos ❤️❤️

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Hephzi Anu

February 23, 2022 at 2:11 am

I saw only one video i can’t stop seeing this super vidio

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P. C. Garcia

February 23, 2022 at 3:18 am

nice voice

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Be Realistic

February 23, 2022 at 3:30 am

it is already too late

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- Zenn Exile
  
  February 23, 2022 at 4:14 am
  
  it’s too late for the delusional metropolis model, but we could easily stall and begin to reverse the rise in atmospheric carbon within two decades IF as a society we choose to empower real people to do what needs to actually be done. Consolidating resources and trying to buy solutions from the same corporations and industries that caused this problem is definitely way too late. The whole idea of consolidation itself is reductive by nature and harmful to all of humanity.
  
  But if people spread back out, return to living their lives off the land in a modern and sustainable way… there would be no more carbon crisis.
  
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- FASTEST SLOWEST
  
  February 23, 2022 at 3:28 pm
  
  Yes, people complain and then forget within one hour.
  
  Then continue with their same life, then again see such video and then same loop goes on
  
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Zenn Exile

February 23, 2022 at 4:15 am

Tiny woman scared of being carried away in a tiny flash flood. Nothing to see here.

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- Monika Sarnowska-Burge
  
  February 23, 2022 at 1:12 pm
  
  Ahhh totally agree ????
  
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Steve

February 23, 2022 at 5:53 am

Omg.. I was thinking a little girl was saying

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Ernie X

February 23, 2022 at 8:01 am

I’d love to know why the Mikhaila Peterson talk on her dietary changes was not posted on your channels ?
Against community guidelines supposedly but how does that make sense ???? go woke go broke!
Her video has more views than your videos posted in the last two weeks. Idiots

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Ernie X

February 23, 2022 at 8:02 am

I can smell the soy through the video on this one, jeez

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Morgan Stefan

February 23, 2022 at 12:42 pm

As a newbie about to invest, you must have these three things in mind
1. Have a long term mindset.
2. Be willing to take risk.
3. Be careful on money usage, if you’re not spending to earn back, then stop spending.
4. Never claim to know – Ask questions and it’s best you work with a financial advisor. I made it as a newbie by working with Blaine Phillis jr, and today I can show alot of my achievements

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- Trevon Jackson
  
  February 23, 2022 at 12:43 pm
  
  I really need this type of information as I am new to the market. Please how can I go about investing and if you do not mind, How did you invest with your investment advisor?
  
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- Morgan Stefan
  
  February 23, 2022 at 12:43 pm
  
  @Trevon Jackson I did a long term investment in crypto as a beginner through the assistance and help I got from BLAINE PHILLIPS JR. he diversified my initial 20k capital and I received over 300k returns. Well, there are a whole other RIA but I am glad I chose to work with Blaine. So far, there have been no reason to regret.
  
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- Trevon Jackson
  
  February 23, 2022 at 12:44 pm
  
  @Morgan Stefan how can i reach him?
  
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- Morgan Stefan
  
  February 23, 2022 at 12:45 pm
  
  @Trevon Jackson Look him up on the web, you can reach him through his personal site
  
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- Trevon Jackson
  
  February 23, 2022 at 12:45 pm
  
  @Morgan Stefan thank you, i found his website
  
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Monika Sarnowska-Burge

February 23, 2022 at 1:11 pm

Silly little voice. Literally.

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B Z

February 23, 2022 at 1:25 pm

Media: we need an oil pipeline!

Also media: the southwest is in a 1,000 year drought ????

Water Pipeline (midwest/south): AM I A JOKE TO YOU!!!

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أم آدم

February 23, 2022 at 1:27 pm

Hello, I need your help. I have a son who has epilepsy and my condition is very weak. Please help me, I am in dire need. Please help me, ????????

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- أم آدم
  
  February 23, 2022 at 4:01 pm
  
  @FASTEST SLOWEST Sir, what is your email name?
  
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- FASTEST SLOWEST
  
  February 23, 2022 at 5:20 pm
  
  @أم آدم oh, I am sorry, I don’t mean that, sorry to hurting you. That’s was not my intention. The things you can do is to go to government hospital and ask there, they have funds for such cases. It’s a very rare chance that someone will help you here, in just so many comment
  
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- أم آدم
  
  February 23, 2022 at 5:41 pm
  
  @FASTEST SLOWEST No problem, sir, I am from Morocco, government hospitals do not take care of patients, and my son needs an exorbitant amount, so I ask for a donation, even with a little money, as I am in a difficult situation. ????????
  
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- FASTEST SLOWEST
  
  February 23, 2022 at 6:03 pm
  
  @أم آدم sorry, I would definitely help if I can but i am a college student.
  
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- أم آدم
  
  February 23, 2022 at 6:13 pm
  
  @FASTEST SLOWEST Thank you very much, brother. If you know a person or an association that can help me, please tell me
  
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Rita????

February 23, 2022 at 1:29 pm

I would love to hear such things to learn English

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Rita????(معتزلة بسبب الدراسة)

February 23, 2022 at 1:29 pm

I would love to hear such things to learn English

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Rita????(معتزلة حاليا)

February 23, 2022 at 1:29 pm

I would love to hear such things to learn English

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Ranvir Gabby

February 23, 2022 at 5:21 pm

In reality no one could care kess

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Jerry Yager

February 23, 2022 at 11:25 pm

Uggh, these speakers know jack crap about geologic and solar cycles. They look at right now as if it is the entire story. There used to be trees in the arctic circle. There will be again. Then the ice will return. Lather, rinse, repeat, over and over and over and over. Coastal areas will flood, as has been the case countless times over millions and millions of years. The problem here is these speakers can’t see the forest for the trees. Get it dummies? It’s a cycle, and maybe mankind is speeding it up somewhat, but it will happen whether we are here or not. Just ask the mammoths.

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tsrif tsal

February 24, 2022 at 3:35 am

Watching the world burn. You cannot fix stupid.

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Olena Berest

February 24, 2022 at 5:32 pm

Russia invaded UKRAINE today
please SPEAK UP, do not stay silent!!!!!
we all are in DANGER, we are to STOP putin!!!

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Md. Zahirul Islam

February 26, 2022 at 5:47 am

It is an important issue on that you have spoke. Thanks from South Asia.

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Learn What VCs Actually Want, From a Founder Who’s Raised $1B l Build Mode

Investors want founders who understand the financial reality of their business. Messy data, misunderstood metrics, or waiting until you’re nearly out of cash to start fundraising can cost founders leverage, valuation, and even a term sheet. In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen sits down with Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle…

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In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen sits down with Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle and Startup Battlefield alum, to talk about what he’s learned from building companies that have raised more than $1 billion collectively.

Sasha breaks down what investors look for during fundraising, which financial metrics founders should know by heart, and why VCs don’t expect your startup to be perfect—they expect you to understand its reality. He also shares how he nearly lost a term sheet because his data room wasn’t ready, how fundraising diligence changes as a startup grows, and why getting your financial house in order can help founders raise with more confidence and leverage.

They get into:
– What raising more than $1 billion across multiple companies taught Sasha about fundraising
– Why investors value founders who have a strong grasp of their company’s financial reality
– The financial metrics founders should know before pitching VCs
How investor expectations change from pre-seed and seed through Series A, B, and beyond
– Why revenue growth and the quality of that revenue are critical fundraising metrics
– How runway, margins, sales efficiency, and profitability factor into investor decisions
– Why waiting until you’re running out of cash can hurt your fundraising leverage
– How Sasha nearly lost a term sheet because his data room wasn’t ready
– Why financial organization and compliance can influence investor confidence and startup valuations
– What founders should have prepared for the due diligence process
– Why VCs don’t expect perfection—and why being honest about what isn’t working can make for a stronger pitch
– How Sasha’s own fundraising and finance frustrations ultimately led him to build Puzzle
– How AI could change the way startups manage accounting and understand their financial health

Chapters:
00:00 – Why VCs Want Founders Who Understand Reality
01:26 – Sasha Orloff’s Journey to Building Puzzle
05:05 – Why Puzzle Started With Startup Founders
08:38 – What Founders Should Know Before Fundraising
11:08 – What Investors Look for During Due Diligence
14:37 – Understanding the Financial Health of Your Startup
17:52 – The Financial Mistakes Founders Make
20:19 – When Startups Need Accountants and Finance Teams
24:04 – How Sasha Almost Lost a Term Sheet
26:10 – The Financial Metrics Founders Should Know Cold
28:20 – Lessons From Raising $1B+ Across Multiple Companies
31:45 – Why Financial Readiness Matters to Investors
33:49 – How AI Is Changing Startup Accounting
37:17 – Inside Puzzle’s Series A With General Catalyst
38:52 – Launching Puzzle at Startup Battlefield
40:38 – Sasha’s Advice for Early-Stage Founders

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How Satellites and AI Can Protect the Planet | Robbie Schingler | TED

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Space technologist Robbie Schingler cofounded a satellite company that images the whole planet every day, making visible changes on Earth. He shows how pairing that data with AI creates a “planetary intelligence” we can use to spot emerging threats we might not have seen otherwise. Now he asks: Can we close the gap between seeing a crisis coming and actually stopping it? (Followed by a note from TED guest curators Divya Siddarth and Audrey Tang) (Recorded at TED2026 on April 14, 2026)

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That Voicemail Isn’t Real, It’s AI. The New Wave of AI-Impersonation Scams

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Scammers are using AI to impersonate high-profile targets, such as celebrities and politicians. Here’s how you can stay safe.

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