Weekly Homework Assignment 7 (Pictures)

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New York Times

A man in Libya puts his young son on a tank that formerly belonged to Quaddafi forces.  He is celebrating the liberation of Libya, and the bright future for his son. I found this picture interesting because a toddler-aged child and the devastated city surrounding him look very contradictory. The boy on the tank is a sign of victory to the people of Libya, because it shows the future generations above the destruction and war. It is hope to the people that the future will bring better times, and that their country has a new beginning. This relates to what we are learning in human geography because it displays the effects of war and conflict on a nation, which we have been researching and discussing this week.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/world/africa/2011-oct-libya-slide-show.html#13

The BBC News – In Pictures

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-15789691

Police broke up the Occypy Wall Street protesters in New York this Wednesday. About 200 people were arrested, and another 300 were incarcerated the following day during a march. This photograph shows a very distressed woman being taken into police custody.

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 Boston – The Big Picture

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/11/the_hajj_and_eid_al-adha.html

A Muslim man prays near a city in Mecca, Saudi Arabia the homeland of Muhammad. The man has come to Mecca to celebrate Hajj and honor his religion. 

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/11/world_population_where_its_thi.html

Boston - The Big Picture

This United Nations estimated that the world’s population is around 7 billion people. This picture shows to crowded roads during rush hour in Taiwan’s capital – a very densely populated area. Many commuters choose motorcycles or scooter over cars to avoid this traffic.

 The BBC News – In Pictures

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-15789691

Police broke up the Occypy Wall Street protesters in New York this Wednesday. About 200 people were arrested, and another 300 were incarcerated the following day during a march. This photograph shows a very distressed woman being taken into police custody.

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 BBC News – In Pictures

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15785646

The people of Italy gather to protest the financial crisis in their country. Thousands of people came to voice their opinions on this issue.

 Reflection

This week in human geography, we've been learning about conflict, it's effects on a nation, and the factors that lead up to it. I've learned that a simple case of miscommunication or a rejection of ideas or beliefs can lead to war and even genocide. This is why I believe it is important to accept and respect other's differences even if you don't agree with them because in the long run, it isn't worth thousands of lives - let alone one - to disagree with someone else's culture.

  

Weekly Homework Assignment 6

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Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/in-syria-growing-evidence-of-insurgency/2011/11/04/gIQAQ7lAnM_story.html

In Syria, growing evidence of insurgency by Liz Sly

The once peaceful city, Hama, is now filled with fear, panic, and violence. Escalating attacks are worrying citizens and officials alike. Policemen say that at least 3 of their men dye every week from attacks. Fears of insurgency are rising and a panic outbreak in the city seems imminent. This article caught my attention because of how recently the attacks have been occurring. The revolt is less than a year old, and attacks have only become frequent in the past couple of weeks. Yet they still have been able to cause a huge impact on the city. It just amazes me how a person (or group)’s actions can change the life of so many people. If only they could focus their energies on positive things, they would be able to create a much more substantial transformation in the ideas or actions they disagree with.

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Article Summaries


Ocregister

http://www.ocregister.com/news/billion-324644-population-born.html

‘7 billionth' babies feted, as is O.C.'s Baby Jay by Jim Gomez and Tim Sullivan                    

The Monday was chosen by the U.N. to symbolize the birth of the 7^th billion person born on earth. Seven babies were chosen across the globe, the first of whom was baby girl, Danica May Camacho born in the Philippines. This milestone troubles many who worry about overpopulation, and lack of resources.

New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/world/asia/the-privileges-of-chinas-elite-include-purified-air.html?_r=1&ref=world

The Privileges of China’s Elite Include Purified Air by Andrew Jacobs

In Beijing, the gap between wealthy government officials and average citizens has always been substantial, but recent “privileges” have sent some people over the edge. Members of the communist party seem to have much better education, food, cars, homes, and overall more comfortable lifestyles than the ordinary person, but now even their air is better. The air in Beijing is filthy, and now government officials have air purifiers in their homes and workplaces. Many people have become very aggravated by this recent change and demand more fair treatment between citizens.

Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/05/us-greece-referendum-idUSTRE79U5PQ20111105

PM wins vote, Greece still faces uncertainty by Harry Papachristou and Renee Maltezou

The Prime Minister of Greece made it through a parliament meeting and avoided snap elections. Many Greece citizens are extremely unhappy with the current situation their country is in. The problem appeared to start when Prime Minister Papandreou was elected in ’09 and revealed his plan to triple their budget. Possibilities of a Greece bailout were discussed along with bankruptcy and defaulting on their loans.

Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/libyan-women-savor-new-freedoms-after-revolution/2011/11/03/gIQAhgB9lM_story.html

Libyan women savor new freedoms after revolution by Mary Beth Sheridan

Women of Libya have begun to find freedom in the middle of a revolution. For the first time, women have become a part of the revolt, by smuggling cash and other supplies to refugees. Although Libya is still going through reforms and continues to be a male-dominant society, the future is looking better for women’s rights.

Reflection

We have learned about political geography this past week. I’ve learned how globalization, population, and culture can affect the political geography of the world. For example, groups of tribes that speak the same language tend to join together to form nations.