The french TGV (train grande vitesse, High speed train) sets a new conventional rail record, with a speed of 574.8 kmh. The record was established on April 3,2007, surpassing the previous record of 1990 (515.3kmh). The train is a special tgv, named "V150" (for 150 met/sec, ca. 540kmh)with a souded-up engine (25,000hp, like two F1 starting grids), and larger wheels. Le TGV atteint la vitesse de 574.8 kmh, tablissant un nouveau record du monde de vitesse sur rail. Le record est tabli le 3 avril 2007, surpassant le prcdent record de 1990 (515.3kmh). Le train est un tgv spcial, avec des moteurs survitamins (25,000 cv, l'quivalent de deux grilles de dpart de F1), des roues plus larges... (france 2 coverage-couverture france 2

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Self-made entrepreneur Chris Gardner reads an excerpt from his book, "The Pursuit of Happyness," recounting his experience at an "est" group therapy seminar in 1970s San Francisco. This video was taped at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco.

Chris Gardner in conversation with 20/20 producer Lynn Redmond about his newly-published autobiography, "The Pursuit of Happyness." Gardner's fascinating story is also the subject of a movie of the same name starring Will Smith as Gardner and Smith's son Jaden as Gardner's son, Chris Jr. The film was shot in the Bay Area and is scheduled to be released in December 2006 by Columbia Pictures.

Gardner is President and CEO of Rich LLC. He is also an avid philanthropist committed to assisting organizations involved in education and economic development.

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These kids named Mario and Luigi?

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Since when is Yessica a real name!?

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I guess this cat really does not like the name 'Burger'.

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What happens when you book a local flight using the name Al Kyder and Terry Wrist?

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Funny comedian Russell Peters talks about African names with clicks and Italian hand signals.

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Check out this little helicopter, cant believe how small it is. The name of this thing is Pixelito.

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Anyone get this guys name? I think it could have been The Professor?

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Paris Hilton may have been late to promote the release of the new Video Game bearing her name. But at least she got the name of it wrong. Well done Paris, the perfect ambassador for your Video Game release.

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