TED Talks
TED: The rapid growth of the Chinese internet -- and where it's headed | Gary Liu
The Chinese internet has grown at a staggering pace -- it now has more users than the combined populations of the US, UK, Russia, Germany, France and Canada. Even with its imperfections, the lives of once-forgotten populations have been...
Curated Video
Immigrants and Migration
Immigrants and Migration analyzes how political, environmental, social, and economic factors cause people to move from place to place by defining the terms migration and immigrants.
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Friendship
George Milton and Lennie Small sure are an odd pair. Why do they cling to their friendship? Join us as we analyse the theme of friendship in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. You’ll find out why this is an important idea in the novella,...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Dreams vs Reality
Having something to dream about can really get you through tough times. Dreams give us hope. But what happens when reality gets in the way? Join us for an in-depth discussion of Dreams vs Reality in John Steinbeck’s masterpiece Of Mice...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 5-6 Summary
Things aren’t going well on the ranch. The fact that Lennie doesn’t know his own strength leads to shocking mishaps - but the worst is yet to come. When Curley’s lonely wife goes looking for attention, she finds it in the wrong place....
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Violence and Male Aggression
Unpredictable personalities, delicate egos, and poor anger management are a recipe for disaster. Who can step in as a role model? In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows us what can happen when misunderstandings and tensions occur among...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Prejudice
Steinbeck doesn’t hold back from uncomfortable topics, and neither should we! Join us for an in-depth analysis of the theme of Prejudice in Of Mice and Men. We take a close look at the characters in this novella who are treated unfairly...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Plot Summary
Welcome to California during the Great Depression, a time of hardship and broken dreams. George and Lennie are like countless other men who travel across America looking for work. But they’re an interesting pair; they’re best friends but...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Context
Ever wondered how John Steinbeck came up with ideas for his novels? Or maybe you’d like to get to know John Steinbeck a little better. Join us for a fun lesson on the historical context of John Steinbeck’s classic novella, Of Mice and...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 3-4 Summary
George and Lennie are making friends on the ranch. George has been given a puppy and there’s a nice elderly worker who wants to join them in the dream of owning their own place. But wait, there’s trouble brewing! Curley, the ranch...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 1-2 Summary
George and Lennie are two best friends who share a dream - it’s what they work for. But Lennie’s intellectual disability often leads to trouble that George must get them out of. When they arrive at a new workplace to earn their fortune,...
Economics Explained
The Brutal Economics of Migrant Labour
Qatar has one of the highest rates of migrant workers of any country in the world with over 90% of residents being non-citizens. So why does Qatar need so many migrant works and why are so many migrant workers willing to go to Qatar?...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
David Wu: China's Regulation Problem
David Wu, a chartered accountant by training, is also a member of PwC China’s Management Board, and also holds the following leadership roles: China Government and Regulatory Affairs Leader, North China Markets Leader and Beijing Senior...
The Art Assignment
Whose Migrant Mother was this?
Dorothea Lange captured this iconic photo known as Migrant Mother in 1936. But who was the woman pictured? And how did she and her family feel about its existence in the world? Guest host John Green introduces you to Florence Owens...
TLDR News
Does Europe Actually Need More Immigrants?
There have been a lot of negative emotions aimed at migrants in recent years. However, there is mounting evidence that the UK and Europe could actually do with more immigrants. So why does Europe need to attract more migrants and could...
Bloomberg
Texas Governor Is Eyeing the CME, Other Businesses
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, says he's trying to get the CME Group to relocate to the Lone Star State. He says other Chicago firms may also be interested in moving. Abbott also weighs in on the migrant crisis facing his...
Curated Video
1.8 billion expected to travel during holiday season
1. Tilt up Beijing Railway Station
2. Wide shot interior of station hall, passengers on elevators
3. Close up passengers' feet and bags
4. Station worker monitoring passengers coming up from elevator
5. Crowded passengers
6. Passengers...
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Irish navy vessel delivers migrants to port
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST++CLIENTS PLEASE NOTE: STORYLINE UPDATED WITH MORE INFORMATION AT 1135++AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYTaranto, Italy - June 8, 20151. Various of Irish Navy ship Eithne approaching Taranto...
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Aid ship run by IOM rescues migrants and sailors fleeing the fighting in Libya
1. Mid of people rushing onto boat with their families in Misrata port
2. Shot from inside the ship of people coming onboard, a few of the people trying to direct the mob trying to get through
3. Mid of people rushing onto ship with...
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Italian Coast Guard delivers migrants to port
An Coast Guard ship carrying 447 migrants arrived at Pozzallo's harbour near Ragusa, on the island of Sicily on Tuesday. While the migrants waited to disembark the ship, one of the workers in a white protective suit on board the ship was...
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Myanmar FM Suu Kyi arrives in Thailand
Myanmar's Foreign Minister and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi began a three-day visit to Thailand on Thursday by meeting with the country's Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.During her visit – the second one to Thailand -...
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493 rescued migrants disembark in Sicily
Four-hundred-and-ninety-three migrants arrived in the Sicilian port town of Augusta on Monday following six separate rescue operations the previous day.In total, around 900 were saved as a result of the operations.The migrants had been...
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MOAS ship brings 450 rescued migrants to Augusta
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST:ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLY Augusta - 19 April 20171. Migrant Offshore Aid Station's (MOAS) ship, Phoenix, arriving at Sicilian port2. Vessel docked at port3. Zoom-in to emergency...
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Migrants disembark in Italian port of Augusta
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST:ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLY Augusta - 19 April 20171. Various of migrants aboard Migrant Offshore Aid Station's (MOAS) ship, Phoenix2. Vessel docked at Sicilian port, migrants...