Associated Press
Mexicans mark 80th anniversary of the caped crusader
It's no joker. People in Mexico City gathered Saturday to celebrate 'Batman Day' and to mark the 80th anniversary of the appearance of crimefighter Bruce Wayne and his masked identity.
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MEXICO: CRACKDOWN ON ZAPATISTA REBELS
1. Maria Gloria Benavides paraded before reporters (Feb 10)
2. Cache of seized weapons (Feb 10)
3. SOT: Zedillo (Feb 9)
4. Boy selling newspaper (Feb 9)
5. Pro-Zapatista demonstrations (Feb 9)
6. Commandante Marcos (file)
7. Pictures of...
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Violence as police try to evict squatters
1. Mid shot of police officers throwing rocks at squatters to wide shot of police firing gun
2. Wide shot of hundreds of anti-riot police walking and on horseback approaching squatters
3. Squatters firing makeshift rockets at police
4....
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GUATEMALA: GOVERNMENT AND LEFTIST REBELS AGREE TO CEASE FIRE
Natural Sound
Central America's longest war is finally over.
Leftist rebels and government negotiators have agreed to a permanent cease-fire. The move ends a civil war that had lasted 36 years and taken 140-thousand lives.
The rebels...
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Jesse Jackson arrives to meet Fox and quash tensions
1. Various of Mexico City international airport
2. Reverend Jesse Jackson and Ann Marie Tallman entering presser
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Reverend Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader:
"We accepted the invitation because we're concerned...
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Catholic faithful celebrate beatification of John Paul II
Mexico City, Mexico - 1 May 2011
1. Wide of worshippers looking at screen during beatification of Pope John Paul II, applauding
2. Close up of worshipper's face
3. Close up of another worshipper's eyes
4. Mid of large screen
5. Wide of...
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Obrador arrives with pig, sheep and chickens, he claims used as bribes for votes
Mexico's leftist presidential candidate has shown off sheep and some chickens to the media to a news conference, presenting them as evidence that bribes were given to voters by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in exchange for...
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Mexico imposes ban on US chicken imports
1. Wide shot of press conference
2. Close up of presentation slide
3. Cutaway of reporters
4. Wide shot of speakers
5. SOUNDBTIE (Spanish) Dr. Javier Trujillo, National Health and Agricultural Services Director:
"This illness that has...
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MEXICO: MEXICO CITY: ECONOMY DEMONSTRATION
Spanish/Nat
Some of Mexico City's wealthiest women have clashed with police in a angry demonstration against the mismanagement of Mexico's economy by the former President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.
The Society of Ladies of Las Lomas,...
Crash Course
Expansion and Consequences: Crash Course European History
European exploration had a lot of side effects. When the Old World and the New World began to interact, people, wealth, food, animals, and disease began to flow in both directions. In the New World, countless millions were killed by...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do buildings fall in earthquakes? - Vicki V. May
Earthquakes have always been a terrifying phenomenon, and they've become more deadly as our cities have grown - with collapsing buildings posing one of the largest risks. But why do buildings collapse in an earthquake? And how can it be...
Crash Course
Pre-Columbian Theater, Spanish Empire, and Sor Juana: Crash Course Theater #22
This week, we're headed to the Americas to learn about the theater that existed there prior to the arrival of Europeans, how the theater of the Spanish influenced it, and the impact of Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz, playwrighting Spanish nun...
TED Talks
Dave Eggers: My wish: Once Upon a School
Accepting his 2008 TED Prize, author Dave Eggers asks the TED community to personally, creatively engage with local public schools. With spellbinding eagerness, he talks about how his 826 Valencia tutoring center inspired others around...
TED Talks
TED: Why good hackers make good citizens | Catherine Bracy
Hacking is about more than mischief-making or political subversion. As Catherine Bracy describes in this spirited talk, it can be just as much a force for good as it is for evil. She spins through some inspiring civically-minded projects...
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The Ancient Ruins and Historic Sites of Mexico City
Exploring Mexico City, Mexico:Our journey concludes in the historic streets of Mexico City, where we'll embark on a quest to uncover the remnants of ancient civilizations, including the Aztec Empire. Explore the fascinating ruins and...
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How Mexico City Grew So LARGE And Why It's Facing An Existential Problem
Mexico City is the largest city in North America by far at about 22 million people in its metro area. But despite being such an overwhelmingly dominant city, it's facing an existential crisis due to some absolutely god awful geography....
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Sao Paulo: The Largest City in the Americas
São Paulo, Brazil:"...we will travel to the Paulista avenue, to discover São Paulo ... where action always comes alive."
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Smog - Air Pollution
Find out how harmful gases in the air can react together to create smog ... a form of air pollution. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Polluting the air Learning Points Smog is a mixture of harmful gases that react...
Bedtime History
Amelia Earhart For Kids
Learn about one of the most famous pilots of all time, the Queen of the Air, Amelia Earhart.
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Frida Kahlo for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us on a vibrant journey through the captivating life and artistry of the iconic Frida Kahlo. We dive deep into the vivid world of one of the most celebrated painters of the 20th century. Explore the tales behind Kahlo's striking...
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Mexico City's First Oxygen Bar: A Breath of Fresh Air for Health and Relaxation
Mexico City's first oxygen bar in the exclusive neighborhood of Lomas di Chapultepec offers a unique experience for customers seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. With aromatic vials that claim to eliminate toxins and fatigue, along with...
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Highlights from the 10th Annual World Auto Expo in Mexico City
The 10th annual World Auto Expo in Mexico City showcased hundreds of cars, trucks, and SUVs, including high-end luxury vehicles like Bugatti and Lamborghini. The event also featured a new exhibit called Tuning, highlighting modified cars...
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Women Who Wow: Margarita Gonzalez
After immigrating to America as a teenager without a strong grasp of the English language, Margarita Gonzalez created a new life for herself from almost nothing. While receiving support from others, she developed a strong work ethic,...
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Chinampas of Mexico: Most Productive Agriculture EVER?
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to the legendary chinampas of Mexico City, known as the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco. We visit Lucio Usobiaga, who heads up the Arca Tierra project, which is restoring the health and...