V-me Presents MEGACITIES.Beginning September 6 - Series Turns the Modern Metropolis Inside Out NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Everyday the infrastructure and inner workings of our world's modern cities is making news - from the bridge collapse in Minneapolis and the flooded subways in New York to the explosive growth of cities in China China is a geographical area encompassing multiple territories, under two states. You may be looking for:
Delivering on its promise to bring a fresh perspective of our world near and far, V-me presents National Geographic's Megacities, a multi-part documentary that takes a revolutionary look at the infrastructure of eight iconic locations around the world: Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi , Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , London, Paris, Sao Paulo, Mumbai and New York. Premiering September 6 at 8pm(ET)/5:00pm (PT) the weekly series uses dramatic storytelling, unparalleled reporting and sophisticated computer graphics blended seamlessly with live action, taking viewers beyond the monuments and into the machinery that is the true, living marvel of each megacity. Every episode of Megacities takes viewers into the inner workings of a megacity and emphasizes the city's particular issues or innovations. It highlights specific construction or infrastructural projects such as landfills, airports, skyscrapers, sewer systems and transit lines revealing the inside story and complex challenges that are often hidden from the general public. Through an exploration of the historical roots of some infrastructure the series provides unique insight into how cities often merge modern technology with antiquated mechanics. "There is a lot we don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. about the cities we live in and V-me causes its viewers to 'Think again' about these megacities," said Guillermo Sierra, chief content officer, SVP SVP S'il Vous Plaît (French: Please) SVP Senior Vice President SVP Schweizerische Volkspartei (Swiss People~s Party) SVP Society of Vertebrate Paleontology SVP Social Venture Partners SVP St Vincent de Paul , V-me. The National Geographic programming on V-me is but one example of the Spanish-language network's collaboration with top-quality producers of smart, entertaining and educational programming. V-me can be seen locally in many cities on cable and digital broadcast; and nationally on DISH Network See DBS. Ch 9414 and DISHLatino Ch 846. Check your local listings for more information. About V-me V-me is a new national network, partnered with public TV, which entertains and educates America's Latino families in Spanish with a lively mix Track listing
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