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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.
The BBC News – In Pictures
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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