Sub. and Peace Corps Project

          Today in class, Mr. Shick was absent and we had a substitute. We just worked on our Peace Corps project. Overall, it was pretty boring class with out Mr. Shick. The peace and quiet was nice, but still. We'll, we can't really talk about much so um....yeah. There you go.

Big Store Chains

          Today in class, we talked about big companies taking costumers away from little, family own, stores. It's a good and a bad thing. Big companies like Wal-Mart make things cheaper for people, but they get their products by people in China who work in bad conditions. It really is just survival of the fittest out there. There are still family owned businesses that are doing just fine against big companies. It's all about who can produce the best product and provide the best service.

Angry Shick

          Today in class, we reviewed our World Leaders test. Mr. Shick turned into an ogre grading our tests and almost hurt us. As we went over it, you could see the anger building up in Mr. Shick. My life was in danger. As we got to the final question, I challenged him on one. Her charged at me with blood thirsty eyes. I drew my pencil and struck the mighty Shick. Everyone praised me for saving them from the wrath of Mr. Shick. Long live the house of Miller!


          And that's how you type a creative blog when you're bored during an off mod kids. Have a good one.

Peace Corps Challenge

          Today in class, we started our first Human Geo project. It was an activity called "Peace Corps Challenge." In this activity, you must explore the village you were assigned to go to and find the person who needs the microloan the most. A microloan helps people who are in need of money start a business. In order to find who needs the loan the most, you have to talk to everyone. The microloan should be given to the person who's idea will help he village in the long run. Not just at that moment.

Updating "World Leaders" Blog (Part 2)

          Today in class, I finished updating my "World Leaders" blog.

Updaing "World Leaders" Blog

          Today in class, I updated my "World Leaders" blog from last week.

Leadership Skills of the World Leaders

          In my last blog, I listed nations with their type of government and their leaders. Here are a few reasons why these people got their positions as world leaders. From their own personal experiences, or people/events that influenced them.


President Enrique Pena Nieto (Mexico):
1.Was the Governor of Mexico from 2005-2011
2.Started out as a community organizer
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/presidentsofmexico/p/Biography-Of-Enrique-Pe-na-Nieto.htm

Chancellor Angela Merkel (Germany):
1.Trained as a Physicists
2. Worked for the Parliament
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/20/world/europe/germany-merkel-profile/index.html
*I also want to note that she was the main part in solving the Euro Crisis. That's pretty cool*

President Nicolas Maduro (Venezuela):
1.Was Vice President of Venezuela
2.Was a speaker of the National Assembly
http://www.biography.com/people/nicol%C3%A1s-maduro-21145011

Premier LI Keqiang (China):
1.Was a member of the Standing Committee
2.Was a secretary of Party Branch
http://www.chinavitae.com/biography/Li_Keqiang/bio

Prime Minister David Cameron (United Kingdom):
1.Born into a wealthy family
2.Was a special Advisor to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont
http://www.biography.com/people/david-cameron-39203

King and Prime Minister Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (Saudi Arabia):
1.Was a Commander in the National Guard
2.Was the Prince of Saudi Arabia
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14703478

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (India)
1.Was a member of India's Upper House of Parliament
2.Was Chief Economic Advisor
http://www.knowledgepublisher.com/article-963.html

Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (France):
1.Mayor of Nantes
2.Mayor of Saint-Herblain
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?article551

President Hasan Fereidun Ruhani (Iran):
1.Was a member of the Supreme National Security Council
2.Was a deputy speaker
http://www.csr.ir/departments.aspx?lng=en&abtid=09&&depid=106&&semid=283

President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan):
1.He fought the Soviet Union occupation of his homeland
2.Was the Deputy Foreign Minister
http://www.afghan-web.com/bios/detail/hkarzai_gov_bio.html

President Dilma Rousseff (Brazil):
1.Was captured by Guerillas
2.Tortured by punches, electric shocks, and ferule
http://www.istoe.com.br/erro404.htm;jsessionid=B5C48CD676DEB049BC6A142D7B3EDC1C.istoeweb02-instance04

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (Israel):
1.Was part of the Military
2.Was a chairman of the Likud Party
http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/aboutisrael/state/pages/benjamin%20netanyahu.aspx

World Leaders

          Today in class, we talked about the nations of the world. Here are some of the people that run these nations.


Mexico:
Federal Republic
President Enrique Pena Nieto










1.Comes from middle class people.
2.Married to a soap opera actor.

Germany:
Federal Republic
Chancellor Angela Merkel













1.Graduated from University of Leipzig in 1978 with a degree in physics and physical chemistry; earned a PhD in quantum chemistry from the German Academy of Sciences in Berlin in 1986.
2. She earned the top spot on the FORBES of Most Powerful Women in the World.


Venezuela:
Federal Republic
President Nicolas Maduro










1.Worked as a bus driver before he became politically active.
2.Anit-American.


China:
Communist State
President Xi Jinping













1.He married a folk singer who is also an army general in 1987.
2.His daughter, Xi Mingze, is studying at Harvard University in the U.S.


United Kingdom:
Constitutional Monarchy and Commonwealth Realm
Prime Minister David Cameron













1. His first born died. The experience made him care for everyday people more than he ever did.
2.Was sent to the best schools as a child.

Saudi Arabia:
Monarchy
King and Prime Minister Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud

1.He is worth about 21 billion dollars.
2.First Arab leader ever to visit the Pope.


India:
Federal Republic
Pranab Mukherjee













1. One of the best finance ministers of the world in 1984.
2. Professor of Political Science.


France:
Republic
Prime Minister Francois Hollande













1. Has no previous experience in a national government position.
2.Parenst had two completely different political views.


Iran:
Theocratic Republic
President Hasan Fereidun Ruhani













1.Was elected President of Iran in June 2013.
2. Has been critical of the former president who hated the U.S. and wanted Israel wiped off the face of the Earth.


Afghanistan:
Islamic Republic
President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai









1. Fought the Soviet Union occupation of his homeland when he was young.
2.Warned the U.S. about a plot for an attack on their soil in 2001. The U.S. never listened.


Brazil:
Federal Republic
President Dilma Rousseff















1. Was captured and tortured by a gorilla group in the 1960s and 70s.
2.Rules the country with the eight-biggest economy in the world.


Israel:
Parliamentary Democracy
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu













1.Brother was killed while fighting terrorism.
2.Lived in the U.S. when he was a child.

Political Organization

          Today in class, we took a test and begun new lesson. Our new lesson is about Political Organization. This involves Country, Nation, State, and Nation-State. A Country is an identifiable land area. Nation is a population with a common culture. State is a population under a single government. And a Nation-State involves a single culture under a single government. We also talked about what an Independent State involves. It has a recognized boundary, an economy, education, transportation, a government, sovereignty, and external recognition.

Religion Powerpoint (Part 3)

          Today in class, we reviewed all of the religions that were presented. There are many similarities between each religion. The number of people in each religion is extremely different though. The religion with the most members is Christianity. I think knowing about all the different religions is a great way to become more familiar with people from around the world.