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3D printers in healthcare system

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:09:27 +0000

Did you know that 3D printers can save life? You should know that 3D printing is a method invented in th 1980s. That allows you to create objecte out of a digital archive. By David Parreño Mont, Andreu Ausàs-i-Call and Daniel Cortés Morés.

Crafting in Barcelona

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:18:56 +0000

An interactive storytelling project uncovering craftsmanship in Barcelona. Although Barcelona is a city which is 100% industrialized craftsmanship still exists in some parts of it. Our quest was to locate those people that resist to globalize their practices and stick to beign independently run, passing down their knowledge from instructor to apprentice or from one family member to another. You will meet 3 craftspeople, Motoko, Jordi and Luca and get immersed into the process of working with clay, stained glass and wood. By Marialena Yannoulatou, Javier Pujol and Pol Fernàndez.

Massive tourism in Park Güell

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:10:55 +0000

Massive tourism in Park Güell area is causing a lot of issues with Vallcarca neighbours. They complain about the increase of prices and the dirty streets. Barcelona City Hall applied some regulations in 2013 which made less people visit the Park, but it is still a problem. By Blanca Ojeda, Albert Serratacó and Jenny Navarro.

Human Towers’ Hooliganism

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:53:40 +0000

Every two years some Human towers’ groups of Catalonia compete until the last second to win Tarragona’s Constest of Human towers. Under the heading “strenght, balance, courage and common sense”. They are conscious of the explicit rivalry between the competitors but also they are aware of the respect that is request. So, how can we explain the shouts and whistles that the Castellers de Vilafranca have received during Tarragona’s Contest 2014? Can the ambition be transformed into rejection? Does this hooliganism threat the Human towers’ essence? By Paula Boira, Angela Cantador, Montserrat Sellarès.

Barcelona Through Different Eyes

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:50:04 +0000

1.609 Million inhabits are living in Barcelona and over 18 Million people visited Catalonia’s capital in the year 2016. The city is defined by diversity, fast moving live but also traditions and local values. Have a look into for different point of views on Barcelona. What does a tourist like the most? How is it like to study as a local in Barcelona? Is Barcelona the right place to find the love of your life? And is it worth it to leave your country to work in Barcelona and live for the Flamenco? By Regina Bawab & Megan Merino & Israa Groof.

CAN MASDEU: A LIFE IN COMMUNITY

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:47:10 +0000

Discover Can Masdeu, a squatted social centre, residence and community garden in the Collserola Park, on the outskirts of Barcelona. Would you like to join them? By Marta Hidalgo, Joan Aleix Mata, Judit Pastor & Roberto Serrano

Can Boter, a hundred-year-old shop

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:39:13 +0000

Can Boter is a hundred-year-old shop from Badalona which has survived the big store’s threat. Dare to watch the video if you want to discover the prescription of this old and family business. By Carla Samon, Berta Boter and Núria Gebellí.

Synesthesia

Anna Giralt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:37:34 +0000

Synesthesia is a quality some people have but many of them don’t know. Discover this wonderful world where synesthetic people live, full of colors, music and mixed senses. By: Irina Balart, Íngrid Gustems and Marta Pedregal

The Pink Tax

Anna Giralt — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:39:00 +0000

Nowadays, women pay more money for some products that have a masculine version but are packed specially for them. Products such as razors, toothbrushes and deodorant increase by between a twenty and a fifty percent its prices. This is the so called “pink tax”. Organitzations like Georgette Sand, among others, are trying to denounce this price difference, that seems small but it’s real and continues to grow. By Cèlia Roura.

Data on military expenditure

Anna Giralt — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:41:12 +0000

We are selling more weapons than ever since the end of Cold War era. And the military expenditure of several countries continue growing. This is a business with huge profits. In this video, I discuss some of the data of this phenomenon. By Joan Aleix Mata Ribes.