Monday, May 31, 2010
Video: Gato da Bato perform 'Nu Lajan' Live in Québec, Canada
Gato da Bato, a Haitian hip-hop artist, perform 'Nu Lajan' live in Québec, Canada (with French hip-hop artist Booba).
Buy: Gato da Bato - Nu Lajan (Single)
VIDEO: Princess Eud Ft Ded Kra-Z - Hey!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kGpW6MVZRY
Princess Eud, a female Haitian hip-hop artist and member of Mystik 703, music video for single titled 'Hey!' featuring Ded Kra-Z.
BUY: Princess Eud and Ded Kra-Z - Limyè Wouj
Princess Eud, a female Haitian hip-hop artist and member of Mystik 703, music video for single titled 'Hey!' featuring Ded Kra-Z.
BUY: Princess Eud and Ded Kra-Z - Limyè Wouj
VIDEO: Joe Gaetjens vs England Highlights in 1950 FIFA World Cup
USA 1 - 0 England
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USA vs England Highlights in 1950 FIFA World Cup
On 29 June 1950, at the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the United States shockingly defeated England 1–0 in a group match. In the thirty-seventh minute, Joe Gaetjens 38', a Haitian immigrant, dived headlong and scored the sole goal of the match giving U.S.A. a improbable led 1–0 in the first half. The momentum Gaetjens shot grave U.S.A prevented a probable return in the second half by the English, whom many considered the "Kings of Football". The match was played in Belo Horizonte at Estádio Independência. - Official Stats Report
Joseph Edouard Gaetjens (pronounced [ˈgeɪ.dʒɛnz]; born March 19, 1924, Port-au-Prince, Haiti; presumed dead July 1964, Haiti) was a Haitian soccer player who played for the United States national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, scoring the winning goal in the 1–0 upset of England. - Wikipedia
The 1950 US National Soccer Team, Joe Gaetjens (bottom; third from your right)
Joe Gaetjens (left), a Haitian immigrant, scored the only goal as the U.S. inflicted England¿s most embarrassing defeat at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil
VIDEO: Story of Haitian 1950 World Cup Hero Joe Gaetjens
Outside the Lines: A Goal, A Ghost (ESPN.com)
Joe Gaetjens, a Haitian immigrant, scored the greatest goal in American soccer history shocking England at the 1950 World Cup. Gaetjens could not make a living from professional soccer in Haiti, so he went to New York City and became a accounting student at Columbia University. He went to Europe shortly after the 1950 World Cup and returned to Haiti a few years later. He should have been a hero. Instead, Gaetjens was abducted and died in a Haitian prison. His story, and the story of the upset victory, was until recently largely unknown in the US. "Outside the Lines" sheds light on his story.
Joseph Edouard Gaetjens (pronounced [ˈgeɪ.dʒɛnz]; born March 19, 1924, Port-au-Prince, Haiti; presumed dead July 1964, Haiti) was a Haitian soccer player who played for the United States national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, scoring the winning goal in the 1–0 upset of England. - Wikipedia
Joe Gaetjens, a Haitian immigrant, scored the greatest goal in American soccer history shocking England at the 1950 World Cup. Gaetjens could not make a living from professional soccer in Haiti, so he went to New York City and became a accounting student at Columbia University. He went to Europe shortly after the 1950 World Cup and returned to Haiti a few years later. He should have been a hero. Instead, Gaetjens was abducted and died in a Haitian prison. His story, and the story of the upset victory, was until recently largely unknown in the US. "Outside the Lines" sheds light on his story.
Joseph Edouard Gaetjens (pronounced [ˈgeɪ.dʒɛnz]; born March 19, 1924, Port-au-Prince, Haiti; presumed dead July 1964, Haiti) was a Haitian soccer player who played for the United States national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, scoring the winning goal in the 1–0 upset of England. - Wikipedia
Audio: Izolan Ft Princess Eud - Mwen Renmen'w
MUSIC: Izolan Ft Princess Eud - Mwen Renmen'w
Izolan (Barikad Crew), a Haitian hip-hop artist, single titled 'Mwen Renmen'w' featuring Princess Eud (Mystik 703). Buy: Izolan - K-Tafal
Haitian Farmers Refuse To Use Monsanto's Toxic Seeds and Instead Burn Them
By Sara Novak
Food Freedom recently reported that Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, peasant farmer leader of the Peasant Movement of Papay (MPP) called the entry of Monsanto seeds into Haiti "a very strong attack on small agriculture, on farmers, on biodiversity, on Creole seeds.
Food Freedom recently reported that Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, peasant farmer leader of the Peasant Movement of Papay (MPP) called the entry of Monsanto seeds into Haiti "a very strong attack on small agriculture, on farmers, on biodiversity, on Creole seeds.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Audio: Foxy Dana - Tu Flippe
MUSIC: Foxy Dana - Tu Flippe
Foxy Dana, a Haitian female kompa artist, single titled 'Tu Flippe'. Buy: Foxy Dana - Live or Die
VIDEO: Daan Junior - Avè'w (Official Video)
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Daan Junior, a Haitian kompa artist, music video for single titled 'Ave'w'.
BUY: Daan Junior - Dim sa w Vle
Daan Junior, a Haitian kompa artist, music video for single titled 'Ave'w'.
BUY: Daan Junior - Dim sa w Vle
COMEDY:Haitian Mom's Reaction to Bad Report Card
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Three young Haitian girls in a very funny Haitian parody showing how a Haitian mom reacts to a bad report card.
Three young Haitian girls in a very funny Haitian parody showing how a Haitian mom reacts to a bad report card.
COMEDY:Haitan Mom Yelling At Her Son
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Young Haitian boy in a very funny Haitian parody plays a Haitian mother yelling at her son.
Young Haitian boy in a very funny Haitian parody plays a Haitian mother yelling at her son.
AUDIO:Vickey Vendetta - I Can Feel It (Tribute to Haiti)
MUSIC:Vickey Vendetta - I Can Feel It
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Haitian-American Vickey Vendetta tribute to the earthquake victims of Haiti titled "I Can Feel It".
VIDEO:One Bad - Met Pou Yo
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One Bad music video titled "Met Pou Yo"
One Bad music video titled "Met Pou Yo"
VIDEO: Haiti vs Costa Rica 2008 CONCACAF Futsal Championship
1st Half
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Haiti faces Costa Rica in the final round of group B 2008 CONCACAF Futsal Championship soccer match on April 06, 2008 to qualify for the 2008 Futsal World Cup.
2nd Half
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Haiti faces Costa Rica in the final round of group B 2008 CONCACAF Futsal Championship soccer match on April 06, 2008 to qualify for the 2008 Futsal World Cup.
2nd Half
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VIDEO: Un Portrait de François Duvalier 1968
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A rare documentary of multiple interviews with former Haiti President François "Papa Doc" Duvalier by Swiss television in 1968 entitled "Un portrait de Francois Duvalier", English translation "A Portrait of Francois Duvalier".
François Duvalier (April 14, 1907 – April 21, 1971), was the President of Haiti from 1957 until his death. Duvalier first won acclaim in fighting diseases, earning him the nickname "Papa Doc" ("Daddy Doctor" in French). He opposed a military coup d'état in 1950, and was elected President in 1956 on a populist and black nationalist platform. His rule, based on a purged military, a rural militia and the use of a personality cult and voodoo, resulted in a brain drain from which the country has not recovered. Ruling as President for Life since 1964, he was succeeded by his son, Jean-Claude Duvalier nicknamed "Baby Doc". - Wikipedia
A rare documentary of multiple interviews with former Haiti President François "Papa Doc" Duvalier by Swiss television in 1968 entitled "Un portrait de Francois Duvalier", English translation "A Portrait of Francois Duvalier".
François Duvalier (April 14, 1907 – April 21, 1971), was the President of Haiti from 1957 until his death. Duvalier first won acclaim in fighting diseases, earning him the nickname "Papa Doc" ("Daddy Doctor" in French). He opposed a military coup d'état in 1950, and was elected President in 1956 on a populist and black nationalist platform. His rule, based on a purged military, a rural militia and the use of a personality cult and voodoo, resulted in a brain drain from which the country has not recovered. Ruling as President for Life since 1964, he was succeeded by his son, Jean-Claude Duvalier nicknamed "Baby Doc". - Wikipedia
Video: Zenglen - Gin Moun Li Bay (Rehearsal)
Zenglen, a Haitian kompa band, rehearsal for single titled 'Gin Moun Li Bay'.
Buy: Zenglen - Rezilta (Live)
Will Harmonik's Ti Joel audition for Carimi drummer job?
The Haitian music industry (HMI) is buzzing about the CARIMI drummer auditions. One question that a couple of HMI insiders have brought up to me is WILL TI JOEL OF HARMONIK AUDITION FOR THE POSITION or not?
There have long been rumors that TI JOEL would like to go back to NEW YORK, where he originally hails from; and that this would be the perfect opportunity for him to make the move if he gets the job. Will TI JOEL audition for the job; that remains the biggest mystery.
A SUIVRE.
Buy: Harmonik - Diferan
KM
There have long been rumors that TI JOEL would like to go back to NEW YORK, where he originally hails from; and that this would be the perfect opportunity for him to make the move if he gets the job. Will TI JOEL audition for the job; that remains the biggest mystery.
A SUIVRE.
Buy: Harmonik - Diferan
KM
Haiti Hurricane Warning: 2010 Has Force
Predictions call for up to 23 storms of at least tropical storm strength
Storm Alex forms well north of Haiti, could threaten Washington D.C. this weekend
The 2010 hurricane season begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 30, and forecasters say it has all the ingredients to be one of the worst on record. Where do these terrifying storms
Storm Alex forms well north of Haiti, could threaten Washington D.C. this weekend
The 2010 hurricane season begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 30, and forecasters say it has all the ingredients to be one of the worst on record. Where do these terrifying storms
SPORTS:Jozy Altidore vs Turkey Highlights in World Cup 2010 Warmup
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Highlight video of Haitian-American Jozy Altidore scoring one of the two goals in the second half, off a Landon Donovan assist, to give the United States a 2-1 win over Turkey in
Highlight video of Haitian-American Jozy Altidore scoring one of the two goals in the second half, off a Landon Donovan assist, to give the United States a 2-1 win over Turkey in
Video: Children of a Motherless Land (Preview) (2009 Documentary)
'Children Of a Motherless Land' documentary is an introduction to Haiti and the children that have no one else to stand up for them. Our goal is to raise awareness and lead all underappreciated children toward a brighter existence. Help us invest in our children; they are our future.
http://www.childrenofamotherlessland.org
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Video: Crazy Boys Generation (CBG) perform 'On Débarque En Force' Live at M-Parc La Praille (February 27, 2010)
Crazy Boys Generation (CBG), a Haitian hip-hop group, perform 'On Débarque En Force' Live at M-Parc La Praille in Carouge, Switzerland on Febuary 27, 2010. Crazy Boys Generation (CBG) members consist of JLB Tafia, Mr-J, Woodypep, Reggy, Y.Dje, Spady-G and T-One.
Buy: Crazy Boys Generation (CBG) - Illusion
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Audio: Topson Ft Fantom – Pasyans
MUSIC:Topson Ft Fantom (Barikad Crew) - Pasyans
Topson, a Haitian hip-hop artist, single titled 'Pasyans' featuring Fantom (Barikad Crew).
Audio: Jean Bernard Thomas Ft JPerry - Reminisce
MUSIC: Jean Bernard Thomas Ft JPerry - Reminisce
Jean Bernard Thomas, a Haitian reggae artist, single titled 'Reminisce' featuring JPerry. Buy: Jean Bernard Thomas - Ayiti Thomas
AUDIO: Mystik 703 - Kiyes
MUSIC: Mystik 703 - Kiyes
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Mystik 703, a Haitian hip-hop group, single titled 'Kiyes'.
BUY: Princess Eud and Ded Kra-Z - Limyè Wouj
Video: Jackito - Ayiti Solidarité (Official Video)
Jackito (Jacques Sauveur Jean), a Haitian kompa artist, music video for single titled 'Ayiti Solidarité'.
Buy: Jackito - Viktwa Lanmou
Video: Darline Desca - Pa Lage (Official Video)
Darline Desca, a Haitian female jazz artist, music video for single titled 'Pa Lage'.
Buy: Darline Desca - a Plein Temps
VIDEO:Danny Glover on Haiti at The 39th International CBTU Convention
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Actor and activist Danny Glover speaks at the 39th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, May 29, 2010, in Detroit, Michigan about his time
Actor and activist Danny Glover speaks at the 39th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, May 29, 2010, in Detroit, Michigan about his time
Audio: Jah Nesta - A La Bèl
MUSIC: Jah Nesta - A La Bèl
Jah Nesta (Alain Moraille), a Haitian reggae artist, single titled 'A La Bèl'.
Buy: JahNesta - Rebèl
Video: Wyclef Jean - Sou Sou (Official Video)
Wyclef Jean, a 3-time Grammy Award-winning Haitian hip-hop artist, music video for single titled 'Sou Sou'
AUDIO: Top Vice - Monte Pi Wo
MUSIC: Top Vice - Monte Pi Wo
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Top Vice, a Haitian kompa band, single titled 'Monte Pi Wo'.
BUY: Top Vice - Tcho Tcho
Audio: Beoty - Le Voisin
MUSIC: Beoty - Le Voisin
Beoty (4x4), a Haitian female kompa artist, single titled 'Le Voisin'.
Audio: Foxy Dana Ft Inovam - Explosif
MUSIC: Foxy Dana Ft Inovam - Explosif
Foxy Dana, a Haitian female kompa artist, single titled 'Explosif' featuring Inovam. Buy: Foxy Dana - Live or Die
AUDIO:PRIMO - Kanaval 2010
MUSIC:PRIMO - Kanaval 2010
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Haitian-American PRIMO new hit titled "Kanaval 2010" *WARNING! GRAPHIC LANGUAGE*
VIDEO:Bel Jazz - You Are The One
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Bel Jazz music video titled "You Are The One" directed by Samuel Vincent.
Bel Jazz music video titled "You Are The One" directed by Samuel Vincent.
COMEDY:Haitian Mom Yelling At Her Son To Go To Church
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Young Haitian boy in a very funny Haitian parody plays a Haitian mother yelling at her son to go to church.
Young Haitian boy in a very funny Haitian parody plays a Haitian mother yelling at her son to go to church.
Audio: Dipidji Ft G-Lele x T-Zoe - Vin Pran Not
MUSIC: Dipidji Ft G-Lele x T-Zoe - Vin Pran Not
Dipidji Lucky-Dugg, a Haitian hip-hop artist, single titled 'Vin Pran Not' featuring G-Lele and T-Zoe.
AUDIO:Jynx13 Ft The Notorious B.I.G. - Head Right
MUSIC:Jynx13 Ft The Notorious B.I.G. - Head Right
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Zoe Pound Ent presents Haitian-American Jynx13, 1/3 of Southern Hightz, remix titled "Head Right" of American rapper The Notorious B.I.G mega hit "Hypnotize", original
Friday, May 28, 2010
Audio: O-GuN Ft Mona Lisa - Out The Rubbles (Tribute to Haiti)
MUSIC: O-GuN Ft Mona Lisa - Out The Rubbles (Tribute to Haiti)
O-GuN, a Haitian pop artist, single titled 'Out The Rubbles' featuring Mona Lisa.
World Bank Cancels $36 Million of Haiti' Remaining Debt
WASHINGTON (AFP) — The World Bank said Friday it had cancelled Haiti's remaining debt to help the impoverished country recover from a devastating earthquake four months ago.
Former Director of Les Cayes Prison Taken Into Custody For Prison Killings
By DEBORAH SONTAG
Sylvestre Larack, former director of the prison in Les Cayes, Haiti arrested as of Friday evening.
The former director of the prison in Les Cayes, where a dozen or more inmates were shot dead on Jan. 19, was taken into custody by the judicial police in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, according to a United Nations official. It did not appear that the former director,
Sylvestre Larack, former director of the prison in Les Cayes, Haiti arrested as of Friday evening.
The former director of the prison in Les Cayes, where a dozen or more inmates were shot dead on Jan. 19, was taken into custody by the judicial police in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, according to a United Nations official. It did not appear that the former director,
Taiwan Announces 5yr Interest Cancellation on Haiti Loans
Taiwan cancels interest for 5yrs but declines to officially comment on the amount of the loan.
Taipei, (CNA) - Taiwan will pay about US$12-13 million in interest on loans to Haiti and the quake-ravaged country will not have to make any payments on the principal for five
COMEDY: Haitian V Live at the 10th Annual Youth Explosion 2010
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Haitian V performs live at the 10th Annual Youth Explosion 2010 in Brooklyn, New York presented by Rimsky Toussain Ministries, Inc.
Haitian V performs live at the 10th Annual Youth Explosion 2010 in Brooklyn, New York presented by Rimsky Toussain Ministries, Inc.
Video: Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010
Sarodj Bertin crowned winner of Miss Haiti Universe 2010 but there is talk of this pageant being rigged.
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti officials said. She will represent Haiti this summer at the prestigious Miss Universe Pageant to be held next August in the United States of America and at the Miss World 2010 beauty pageant.
In an interview with Yahoo.fr, Sarodj says "This is the best time to climb the world behind the suffering and poverty, we also have nice things like beauty".
Sarodj currently lives in the Dominican Republic, stands 5'11'' and represented Haiti in Miss Intercontinental 2005. Sarodj Bertin beat out 18 other candidates vying for the Miss Haiti 2010 title.
Haiti has not participated in the Miss Universe competition since 1989, or 21 years and the Miss World for 36 years.
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SARODJ BERTIN
AUDIO:Brand New Squad (BNS) - Ti Mantalite
MUSIC:Brand New Squad (BNS)- Ti Mantalite
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Brand New Squad (BNS) new single "Ti Mantalite", members include Big Deal, GPM, Ugee Kiss, Best P, PJ U$ and Dan Ruff.
VIDEO: Princess Lover - Elle M'envie (Official Video)
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Princess Lover, a Martiniquan female zouk artist, music video for single titled 'Elle M'envie'.
BUY: Princess Lover - Tous Mes Rêves
Princess Lover, a Martiniquan female zouk artist, music video for single titled 'Elle M'envie'.
BUY: Princess Lover - Tous Mes Rêves
Video: T-Vice Ft Jocelyne Labylle - J'aimerais Te Revoir (Official Video)
T-Vice, a Haitian konpa band, music video for single titled 'J'aimerais Te Revoir' featuring Guadeloupean Zouk artist Jocelyne Labylle.
Buy: T-Vice - Resan
AUDIO:Suav Mizik - Koulé Lokal
MUSIC:Suav Mizik - Koulé Lokal
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Suav Mizik new single titled "Koulé Lokal" off their new album "Koulé Lokal", COMING SOON!!!
VIDEO: National Geographic Bee 2010 Won with Haiti Question
By BRETT ZONGKER (AP)
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WASHINGTON — An eighth grader from Florida won the National Geographic Bee on Wednesday with the help of a question about Caribbean neighbor Haiti.
Aadith Moorthy, 13, of Palm Harbor, Fla., — who was put on the spot during introductions when host Alex Trebek asked him to sing a Carnatic tune from his native southern India — came out on top as 10 boys faced off in a battle of world knowledge. He wins a $25,000 college scholarship and a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
The final question asked for the largest city in northern Haiti, which was renamed following Haiti's independence from France. The answer was Cap-Haitien. Moorthy had it and gave a small fist pump.
"I feel great," Moorthy said with a big smile shortly after. "The mission is accomplished."
His father, Satyamoorthy, gave him a hug and bowed slightly before his geography whiz son.
For the past four months, Moorthy collected 20 facts a day based on advice from a coach and then reviewed them all. He's been on a mission ever since winning the state bee.
By now, "he has enough (knowledge) for a couple of books," his father said.
Moorthy spent most of the bee, though, on the edge of defeat. He was the only contestant to answer incorrectly in the first round and would have been eliminated if he was wrong again. He acknowledged he was scared, but nerves didn't throw the aspiring physicist.
Eight other contestants at National Geographic's headquarters — from Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin — all were eliminated before the final round.
The bee will be broadcast later on public television stations.
Questions touched all regions of the world. One round showed maps from Google Earth to help students identify major rivers with such questions as "Name the river that flows near these cities — Ingolstadt and Linz." The answer: The Danube.
Moorthy clinched the victory with knowledge of Botswana, Argentina and Sweden in the best-of-five final round, as his final opponent, 13-year-old Oliver Lucier of Wakefield, R.I., stumbled.
"They were hard. They were really hard," Lucier said of the final questions.
Still, Lucier, a soccer player, will take home a $15,000 scholarship for second place. Karthik Mouli, 12, of Boise, Idaho, came in third to win a $10,000 scholarship. Both runners up also represented their states at the national bee last year.
Trebek told the students geography affects everyday life, from the volcano that erupted in Iceland and the budget crisis in Greece that has had a worldwide impact to the Gulf Coast oil spill.
School budget cuts nationwide meant fewer student participants in state and local geography bees this year, Trebek said. Still, more than 4 million students took part at various levels.
History teacher Michelle Anderson said she was speechless after seeing one of her students win the national bee. She said Moorthy also won the school's top honors in math, tutors students in science and was a state finalist for National History Day.
"He's just a great kid," she said. "We're going to have to call it the Aadith Moorthy school geography bee from here on out."
AP
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WASHINGTON — An eighth grader from Florida won the National Geographic Bee on Wednesday with the help of a question about Caribbean neighbor Haiti.
Aadith Moorthy, 13, of Palm Harbor, Fla., — who was put on the spot during introductions when host Alex Trebek asked him to sing a Carnatic tune from his native southern India — came out on top as 10 boys faced off in a battle of world knowledge. He wins a $25,000 college scholarship and a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
The final question asked for the largest city in northern Haiti, which was renamed following Haiti's independence from France. The answer was Cap-Haitien. Moorthy had it and gave a small fist pump.
"I feel great," Moorthy said with a big smile shortly after. "The mission is accomplished."
His father, Satyamoorthy, gave him a hug and bowed slightly before his geography whiz son.
For the past four months, Moorthy collected 20 facts a day based on advice from a coach and then reviewed them all. He's been on a mission ever since winning the state bee.
By now, "he has enough (knowledge) for a couple of books," his father said.
Moorthy spent most of the bee, though, on the edge of defeat. He was the only contestant to answer incorrectly in the first round and would have been eliminated if he was wrong again. He acknowledged he was scared, but nerves didn't throw the aspiring physicist.
Eight other contestants at National Geographic's headquarters — from Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin — all were eliminated before the final round.
The bee will be broadcast later on public television stations.
Questions touched all regions of the world. One round showed maps from Google Earth to help students identify major rivers with such questions as "Name the river that flows near these cities — Ingolstadt and Linz." The answer: The Danube.
Moorthy clinched the victory with knowledge of Botswana, Argentina and Sweden in the best-of-five final round, as his final opponent, 13-year-old Oliver Lucier of Wakefield, R.I., stumbled.
"They were hard. They were really hard," Lucier said of the final questions.
Still, Lucier, a soccer player, will take home a $15,000 scholarship for second place. Karthik Mouli, 12, of Boise, Idaho, came in third to win a $10,000 scholarship. Both runners up also represented their states at the national bee last year.
Trebek told the students geography affects everyday life, from the volcano that erupted in Iceland and the budget crisis in Greece that has had a worldwide impact to the Gulf Coast oil spill.
School budget cuts nationwide meant fewer student participants in state and local geography bees this year, Trebek said. Still, more than 4 million students took part at various levels.
History teacher Michelle Anderson said she was speechless after seeing one of her students win the national bee. She said Moorthy also won the school's top honors in math, tutors students in science and was a state finalist for National History Day.
"He's just a great kid," she said. "We're going to have to call it the Aadith Moorthy school geography bee from here on out."
AP
Video: YOHANN perform 'By My Side' Live in Ville de Pétion-Ville, Haiti
YOHANN, a Haitian rock band, perform 'By My Side' live in Ville de Pétion-Ville, Haiti.
Buy: YOHANN - Ayiti Men Rock
Smugglers Use Haitian Orphans as Sex Slaves in Dominican Republic
By Stephen Thorne
Former catholic priest, John Duarte, arrested last October in the Dominican Republic for sexually abusing Haitian boys
OTTAWA -- Smugglers have been spiriting Haitian quake orphans out of the country to become sex slaves in the Dominican Republic, authorities say.
Former catholic priest, John Duarte, arrested last October in the Dominican Republic for sexually abusing Haitian boys
OTTAWA -- Smugglers have been spiriting Haitian quake orphans out of the country to become sex slaves in the Dominican Republic, authorities say.
Video: Misty Jean perform 'Jwi La Vi' Live on Ayiti Deploge
Misty Jean, a female Haitian zouk artist, perform 'Jwi La Vi' live on Ayiti Deploge.
Buy: Misty Jean - Sa Red (Single)
J Creole - Hustla Girl (Video Shoot)
27 photos from Haitian-Canadian J. Creole hit single "Hustla Girl" video shoot. J. Creole is also 1/4 of Haitian rap group Talented Haitians United Representers (T.H.U.R). VIDEO COMIN SOON!!!
