In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx, local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At our TEDxSantaMonica events, TEDTalks and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a community setting. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

 A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and sh …

We were recently watching TED (Ted.com) videos and felt that there must be a better way to create TED-like experience in our own local community with a live audience. Fortunately, TED gave us a license for TEDx event where we can use TED brand, program structure and more, to create a great educational environment for people in LA. Our first event is co-sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Founation and TEDx to cover United Nation's 8 point plan to reduce poverty in the world, deal with the …