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Where North Korea wants to Attack!


From the NY Times: “North Korea, which seemed to be running out of tubs to thump, found a new target for its ire in a propaganda video released Saturday on Uriminzokkiri, a government Web site.

To a soundtrack of fervent synthesizers and inspirational light rock, the video announces that North Korea will aim nuclear weapons (that it may, or may not, be able to launch) at Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Honolulu and… Colorado Springs, Co.

The unorthodox move — apparently an attempt to target the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or Norad, and the United States Air Force Academy — is compounded by the fact that Pyongyang does not quite know where the city is. The map shown in the video places it somewhere in Louisiana.”

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

I wish this had sub-titles, but it is an incredibly awesome bit of North Korea’s famous jingoistic propaganda from their media that essentially is the least free press in the world (maybe subtitles would ruin the unintentional comedy).  I find this equal parts hilarious and unnerving, but totally mesmerizing.

TagsNorth Korea, war, labor, industry, economicconflict, unit 6 industry.

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APHG Study App

App4Success APHuG is an intuitive app for students to excel in AP Human Geography. Created by two students who scored 5 on all their AP Exams, the app is organized by the topics* indicated by the College Board.”

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

I’m not an iPhone or iPad user, but this $1.99 app has received good reviews from within the APHG communities.  Please share in the comments section any feedback. 

Business Geography

Grant Thrall, Ph.D., pioneered a new field of study — business geography — at the University of Florida.

Business geography involves using sophisticated technologies to interpret and analyze data to help businesses make decisions.

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

I understand that my readers are not people that I need to convince the geo-literacy is an essential component for a 21st century education; but we are the people that need to convince principals, politicians, school administrators, teachers and parents that teaching geography is fundamental.  Consider this an accessible article to use to make the case for geography for someone who sees the educational value from a business perspective.

Tags: edtech, unit 1 GeoPrinciples, geo-inspiration, geography education, models, spatial.

See on www.gainesville.com

Graphic: Out of Africa – Did the Colonial Powers ever Really Leave?

Africa may have achieved independence, but the old colonial ties are still important as France’s decision to send troops to Mali to fight Islamist extremists shows.

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

This is a very intriguing infographic (download high-resolution image here).  How are old colonial patterns a thing of the past?  How do old colonial patterns continue to affect the African continent? 

Tags: Africa, states, language, infographic, historical, colonialism.

See on news.nationalpost.com

Night Sky Comes Alive With Aurora Borealis

“Peak season to spot rare, dazzling night skies over Canada and Alaska.”

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

While I didn’t get to personally witness this phenomenon over the weekend, many farther north took some incredibly images.  This ABC video nicely summarizes the Aurora Borealis.  

Night Sky Comes Alive With Aurora Borealis Light Show

Peak season to spot rare, dazzling night skies over Canada and Alaska.

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

While I didn’t get to personally witness this phenomenon over the weekend, many farther north took some incredibly images.

See on abcnews.go.com

Normative Gendered Messages

Here are two shirts are from the Avengers.  Both are designed for their children apparel production line, but I don’t have to tell you which one is marketed for boys and which one is marketed for girls.

 Questions to ponder: How (and why) do companies use cultural ideas and values to market their products?  How do companies shape cultural ideas and values?  What impact do messages like this have on a society’s culture?  Do seemingly subtle differences is pop cultural products like this matter?

Tags: perspective, culture, genderpopular culture.

See on www.huffingtonpost.com

Geocube

“Geocube is an attractive online resource about Geography. Geocube is based on the principle of the Rubik Cube with six faces and 54 topics. It is a virtual and easily accessible website which is available online for free. Move the Geocube around with your mouse and explore the faces and topics.Geocube provides an accessible way to read, see and watch what Geography is and geographers do.”

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

This interactive resource is worth exploring and letting students explore it at home or within a computer lab environment.  Geocube isn’t just a single random link; Geocube is a portal to numerous topics, regions and themes that allows the user to explore what geography is without being constrained to do so in a linear fashion.  Having been voted by the American Association of School Librarians as one of the “Top 25 websites for Teaching and Learning,” Geocube comes highly recommended, and rightfully so.  This is a must-see as it puts the world of geography at your fingertips. 

Tags: geography education. edtech, unit 1 GeoPrinciples.

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Syrian refugees update 2013

“Another refugee camp opened today in Mrajeeb al-Fhood, Jordan, to accommodate the reported 1,500 to 2,000 Syrians fleeing to Jordan daily.  Just over a year ago the Big Picture posted an entry of the growing number of people displaced due to the conflict that now has lasted over two years. The United Nations recently said a total of around 7,000 to 8,000 Syrians are leaving their country daily; there are 1.3 million Syrian refugees and almost 4 million more have been displaced inside Syria since the start of the conflict. Posted here is another glimpse of daily life for those displaced since the beginning of this year.” 

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

These 37 images are excellent, but I chose to share this particular one, because the combination of poverty and happiness embody the purpose behind refugee camps.  While the living conditions are grim and far from ideal, they are better than the alternative for these refugees and the assistance that they are receiving from the international community can be a ray of hope for the future of these children.  In this picture, Syrian refugee children play in Sidon, located in southern Lebanon. 


Tags: Syria, migration, conflict, political, MiddleEast, war.

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