Friday, November 4, 2011

Video top de la semana: American's View of the World

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American's View of the World
At the Miss Teen USA 2007 contest, Ms. South Carolina was stumped by question about American's knowledge of geography. This is a lesson in how not to speak English!
Charlie is teething!
You can learn a lot from children's English. Also, you learn not to stick your fingers into the mouth of a teething baby!
Republican Debate: How to deal with Iran
Congressman Ron Paul answers a hypothetical question about a standoff with Iran.
Republican Debate: The Iraq War
Various Republican candidates describe their proposed strategies for the Iraq War.
Mayor Giuliani on Health Care
Health care expenses are a big concern for many Americans, and the Republican and Democratic parties have two different approaches to lowering costs. Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, discusses his plan to address health care in the US.
6 Year Old Amazing Singer
The British not only speak with better diction, but their children can sing at half the age of the Americans (see the video of the 11-year-old singer)!
Sixpence None the Richer - Kiss Me
This Grammy-nominated song became the top airplay song in over 10 countries including Canada, the UK, Japan (later, the band re-recorded "Kiss Me" with Japanese lyrics), Australia, and Israel.
FedEx package with useful contents
This commercial refers to the Tom Hanks movie Cast Away in which a FedEx employee is stranded on a desert island for years but protects his customers' important packages.
Hillary Clinton discusses Social Security
Social Security is funded with payroll taxes and pays pensions to the elderly. Many people have argued that with longer lifespans, social security must be modified to avoid bankruptcy.
Republican Debate: Abortion
The legal status of abortion has been an important topic for the Republican party. Some oppose it because they believe it is unconstitutional, others oppose it for religious reasons.
Democratic Debate: Barack Obama on Iraq
Barack Obama discusses how he will address the Iraq war should he be elected President.
Santa flies intoxicated
Copying a television series in which cameras follow real policemen on their shifts, these cops pull over Santa after a few too many eggnogs. They will get no presents this year.
Democratic Debate: Would you visit enemy countries?
Many people feel that Obama's response was indicative of his lack of experience in foreign affairs. Hillary took a more traditional stance.
Dominik Hasek takes out Marian Gaborik
Here is an exciting bit of commentary from a 12/7/07 game between the Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild. Whenever I watch Italian soccer players grabbing their ankles when they brush another player, I think of how tough ice hockey players are!
Mom is Santa!
As parents, we all try to prolong the period in which our kids believe in Santa. These kids' innocent view of the world has ended in more ways than one!
John Edwards on Social Security
John Edwards describes his plan for modifying social security, the system that pays pensions to the elderly.
Democratic Debate: Being honest about taxes
Barack Obama discusses a tax cut proposed by Hillary Clinton.
Requested by kenmine: Eminem - Sing For The Moment
"Sing for the Moment" is one of Eminem's most lyrically praised singles. It deals with the themes of rap music's effect on society and the misunderstanding that critics and parents have towards his message. Eminem uses the song to refute critics who have accused him of promoting violence to young people, saying that committing a crime is ultimately up to the offender.
Democratic Debate: Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton
If Hillary Clinton is elected President, are we headed for dynasty in which only rich families can attain the White House?
Sheryl Crow - Run, Baby, Run
Run Baby Run is a 1995 single by Sheryl Crow from the album Tuesday Night Music Club.
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks-- including death itself-- at the university's 114th Commencement on Sunday in Stanford Stadium.
Republican Debate: Economy and Taxes
Republican candidates tell listeners their economic plans.

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