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Swinger States

2008-08-18T14:49:00-04:00

In the competition to secure 270 electoral votes, Barry and Johnny are practicing the delicate art of seduction to pick up those coy swing states. An original GOOD Video.

Lords of the Rings

2008-08-09T17:45:00-04:00

The Japanese have a yen for the gold medal in Judo. Fencing has been an idée fixe for the French. In honor of the XXIX Olympiad, we take a look at a few Olympic events and the countries that love them.

Rooftop Bees

2008-08-01T14:14:00-04:00

With space at such a premium in Manhattan, New Yorkers are accustomed to thinking vertically when it comes to housing. Now bees are getting in on the action. David Graves, an urban beekeeper, tends his hives far above the bustle of New York on rooftops throughout the city. His buzzworthy honey gets rave reviews for its delicate sweetness and for the relief it offers allergy sufferers. But with Colony Collapse Disorder threatening his livelihood, were left wondering what a world without honey bees would be like. Not so sweet.

Breast Cancer

2008-07-29T13:27:00-04:00

You've seen the pink ribbons, but do you know how many American women actually get breast cancer? One in eight. While America may have the highest rates of breast cancer in the world, other countries are catching up, thanks to changes in diet, lifestyle, and exposure to carcinogens. We don't have a cure, but this is our video version of the awareness ribbon. We hope it helps.

Cambodian Sports

2008-07-21T13:53:00-04:00

Decades of war and internal strife have left Cambodia with one of the highest proportions of people disabled by land mines in the world. The country's only professional sports league is the Cambodian National Volleyball League (Disabled), a network of volleyball teams whose players once fought against each other in times of civil war and now face each other on the court. They also sponsor a wheelchair racing program which empowers women who would traditionally be confined to their homes. Currently, the national volleyball team is ranked number three in the world, and regularly defeats non-disabled teams including an Australian navy squad which has tasted defeat three years running. These national heroes may have lost limbs to land mines, but they'll still whoop you in volleyball.

The Economy

2008-07-16T14:57:00-04:00

If were addicted to oil, our twelve-step program should begin with admitting that we have a problem. As the price of oil creeps higher, finding new energy sources is more important than ever. But the search for alternatives, combined with environmental disruptions, is putting new pressures on other essentials like food. There are some things that are going well in the world. Right now, the economy is not one of them.

Urban Aquaculture

2008-07-01T20:38:00-04:00

Professor Martin Schreibman says our oceans have been overfished beyond repair. If we're going to keep eating fish and chips, tuna tartare, and all those omega-3 fatty acids, we may have to rely on aquaculture. Schreibman is working to bring those fish farms into the city. Urban aquaculture? We'll bite.

Campaign Fundraising

2008-05-05T21:03:00-04:00

From buying airtime to printing those indispensable bumper stickers, running for president is expensive. The candidates need to stick up whoever they can for cash. In this original GOOD Video we look at where the presidential hopefuls are getting their money, and the record-breaking totals.

N*Danger

2008-04-22T17:00:00-04:00

In honor of Earth Day, we'd like to turn your attention to a handful of the 16,306 species threatened with extinction. This video is dedicated to them and our fallen homiesthe 785 species that have been wiped off the face of the planet. This Earth Day, pour one out for the dodo.

Vampire Energy

2008-04-22T12:04:00-04:00

Some household appliances cost us while they sit around and collect dust. They suck energy just by being plugged in, even if they arent turned on. This wickedly wasteful phenomenon is commonly known as standby power, but we call it Vampire Energy.

Water

2008-03-25T13:50:00-04:00

For World Water Day 2008, we look at the planet's water, how it's being used, and the increasing strains on this vital resource. Drink up!

Make It Your Own Awards

2008-03-16T13:20:00-04:00

The Case Foundation is giving away four $25,000 grants. Most foundations would decide who gets this money behind closed doors. The Case Foundation is letting the public decide. We thought this was refreshingly democratic. We've partnered with The Case Foundation to help them get the word out. Here's their video. To cast a vote in the Make It Your Own Awards visit: casefoundation.org/vote

John McCain

2008-03-06T13:58:00-05:00

He endured five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Perseverance helped him win the Republican nomination. From our presidential candidates video series: John McCain.

On Skid Row: Afterword

2008-03-05T13:25:00-05:00

For over 20 years the official policy for Skid Row has been one of containment. Los Angeles needs a catalytic action from its political leadership and it's not getting it. People ask "what can I do?" Anything. An original GOOD Video series. Part 5 of 5. ON SKID ROW Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Kids Part 3: Drugs Part 4: God Part 5: Afterword

On Skid Row: God

2008-02-29T16:13:00-05:00

People living on Skid Row have often severed their earthly relationships. Union Rescue Missions Orlando Ward and Skid Row preacher Pastor Jeffery Thomas try to connect Skid Row's residents with God. An original GOOD Video series. Part 4 of 5. ON SKID ROW Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Kids Part 3: Drugs Part 4: God Part 5: Afterword