Patriot Act

We talked about it in class - you were asked to remember 3 key components of it and how they may affect your own personal life today. (Remember privacy laws become international as soon as you access sites such as yahoo, google, facebook, etc.) since they are based in the U.S. Remember to use 2 external references for top marks. Comment on this article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2014/10/29/surprise-controversial-patriot-act-power-now-overwhelmingly-used-in-drug-investigations/

Philippines

The Philippines is bracing for a natural disaster?

Whose responsibility should it be to deal with the aftermath? Remember to use a minimum of 2 external references for top marks. http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2014/12/05/typhoon-hagupit-philippines-forecasts/19937489/

Here we go again?

Phoenix Arizona I don't even want anyone posting on this, I just want you to read it and make an opinion on it. Once again - I don't want another post on this topic - we've had more than enough. I do want to make sure that you are aware of this event. http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/rumain-brisbon-unarmed-black-man-killed-by-phoenix-police-officer-1.2861493

nepal

Hindu worshippers conduct world's largest animal sacrifice. Remember

2 external references (minimum) for top marks. http://www.businessinsider.com/stunning-photos-of-the-worlds-largest-animal-sacrifice-2014-12

Week 13

This week we discussed geopolitics, sovereignty, nationalism with a peek at both Israel/Palestine and Iraq. TED talks link: http://www.ted.com/talks/oren_yakobovich_hidden_cameras_that_film_injustice_in_the_world_s_most_dangerous_places#t-851808 ***the video has explicit content so skim through the Israel segment if you are not comfortable seeing real world violence. The video made some great links to topics we have discussed - media, censorship, media in developing economies (manufacturing consent) and our geopolitics unit. Remember you have a test this week.