Open thread - current events

Use this thread to bring up any event that happened this week that you feel is significant. Don't simply rehash the who, what, why, where and how of the event; but rather detail it first and then take a stance on it, or at least offer a potential solution to the issue. Don't forget to use credible sources as links and/or to back up your opinion.

Syria

The situation in Syria is trending #2 (after #1 Ebola) this week. Use this thread to inform us of the situation there. Try to formulate your opinion on this issue. Don't be afraid to take a stance, or offer possible solutions - just remember to use credible sources to back up what you are saying. Note: I'm having trouble uploading photos from my location this weekend, so check out some images to get a visual on what it looks like from a civilian viewpoint.

Week 4 religious conflicts

From today's class discussion : Is religion a solution to or the cause of global conflict? (Let's discuss religion and politics - Yes, I just went there). Don't make this personal, keep objective by including credible sources to support your stance.

Your Unit Test

takes place this Friday 1.) youtube clips : Overpopulation vs. myth (pop 101) 2.) Oh Deer – resources vs. population 3.) Growth curves – Thomas Malthus (his theory, why wrong) 4.) China - One Child – ethics of the issue, +ves and –ves of implementing it 5.) Genetics – cells of immortality article 6.) Settlements – reasons people settle 7.) Settle – worksheet, 4 case studies 8.) Urbanization – issues (case: China) 9.) Migration – patterns (refugees) 10.) Article – Megacities 11.) Population pyramids (worksh + video) – DEMOGRP TRANSITION MODEL 12.) Review all ppt notes – check all worksheets, read over all articles, review youtube clips. Nova documentary - population paradox

Week 4 - Hong Kong

There is some serious protesting going on right now in my ol' neighbourhood. I know people involved in this. Watch the youtube clip as well. Comment on this event. First to post owns the who, what, when, where, how, why explanation. Next posters have a more difficult task of getting into the geopolitics and end up focussing on the how and why - which is always where issues develop. Remember to link to sources ALWAYS. youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDJ4ALqLBN4

Photo: Time Mag https://time.com/3444164/hong-kongs-protesters-are-fighting-for-their-economic-future/