Anyone like Bacon?

Drought this summer is affecting our "pig supply",  not being able to have the crops to feed the pigs (due to drought), is forcing farmers to slaughter thousands of pigs, which will inevitably drive prices up--so be prepared for your baconator from Wendy's to cost more!

Read more here, it's more of a world issue than you'd first think...

David Suzuki explains the fallacy of conventional economics.

Great video!! Check it out, what do you think!?

Pakistani Minster offers Reward

 Pakistani minister offers reward for the death of US film maker... any responses?  Read article here. 
 

Practice your World Map and donate Rice for free at the same time!

This is a great and addicting website, which can help you prepare for your Map Quiz Thursday and for every right answer you get, 10 grains of rice will be donated!  Check it out and select "geography" as the subject and choose either "countries of the world" or "capitals".  Good luck!

Another good one is this site: "The Traveler IQ Challenge"

What is Occupy morphing into?

It's now been a year since Occupy Wallstreet began, do you think the protests created any movements or change locally or internationally?
Adbusters weighs in...

Interesting article on the Apple IPhone 5 and where it's made

Check out the article here.  Also, it's interesting to read the comments from other reads when you scroll at the end of the article.

"No let-up in protests over anti-Islam film"

Our media is swarming with this perspective, again we must question our sources and question whether the media is only showing us one part of the story.  Are these protests of 5-10 people and taken out of context? Is the media grouping all Muslim's into the same picture again.  Keep asking questions and seeking other media sources for answers!

Here's the recent CNN article

Globalization Power Point

Here is our intro to Globalization

Amnesty International

As World Issue students it's a good idea to be familiar with the NGO, Amnesty International, an organization fighting for human rights around the globe.

World Perspective PowerPoint

Here's the latest PP we've covered in class, including bias and bias in the media/global media.

Political Compass- what's your perspective?

Some of you had a hard time completing the quiz today in class, do this online one quicker and have it calculate it for you!!! 

Violence on the rise in the Middle East?

After today's killings in Libya at the American Embassy, there is question whether violence is on the rise in the Middle East-- is it an issue of Religion?  Check out the article.

Field Trip Option: Ocean Garbage Patch!?

One of the issues found in our class newspaper search was the debris floating around on the Pacific from the Tsunami and Earthquake in Japan last year which is making it's way to North American's west coast.  Now there are cruise ships offering tours to the garbage patch!  Check out the article!

Canada: A Racist Government?

As you should know because you're all keeping on top of the news, Canada has cut all ties with Iran, with Iran and Russia speaking out, calling Canada a racist government, read the article, what do you think?

Blog Assignment

Here is a copy of the blog assignment, keep in mind the first post must be completed by mid-term and the final post before the winter break.

Vegetarian McDonalds!??!

It's true!  Check it out... where in the world do you think?  Should all McDonald's have veggie options!?

Time's 2011 Person of the Year

Time's Person of the Year was "The Protestor"... check it out here...