Spring Break!

For spring break I went home, Norfolk NE. Well I was at home I got so needed rest and relaxation. But along with that I got to deal with some chaos. I got to haul my brothers and sister around to their school events. I also got to enjoy the cold Nebraska weather. I am glad that I got to go home though because while I was there my car decided that the water heater would go out. I got fixed on Friday but on Sunday when I was packing my car there was a puddle of antifreeze under my car so I got to bring my younger brothers old beat up blazer back. At least I had something to drive. We also celebrated my nephews first birthday. It was so cute to see him eat cake and open his gifts. All in all break was nice and much needed.

Aid to Sub-Saharan Africa

I think that the aid the the United States gives to Africa is good. But at the same time we give a lot to them and sometimes when we ship of supplies to Africa they end up in the wrong hands, and then they get sold at markets. But I think over all the need in Africa is great and sending supplies and helping them is a start in the right direction. One of the ways to help others, the people in Africa, that I have always known is Orphan Grain Train. Orphan Grain Train is in my home town and my pastor started it. I have sorted clothing and a number of other things to help those in need. Personally I feel that I am so blessed to have everything that I have so to donate my time or money is one way to help others and spread God's love and word.

HDI

When they calculate the data they use statistics for international data agencies. As I began to click on countries, to name a few, the Philippians, Italy and the United States, they seemed similar in life expectancy. But I think that they are similar because the United States for example is more developed (financially, with technology,etc.) then other countries and regions.
The Human Development of the world, varies according to the region, for example North America has high human development but Africa has low human development. I think that part of that has to do with that fact that there is the Sahara Desert that is in a big part of Africa. That would explain a lot when it comes to numbers in Human Development, the environment and land can not support the people.

National Geographic Picture

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge appears to float on a sea of surrounding clouds.

About 2 hours later (after looking through tons of pictures), I picked this picture because this picture is something that I have seen many pictures of, but none of those pictures that I have seen are quiet like this one. I really enjoy this picture because the bridge is pushing straight through the clouds and there is a sunset, I think it is gorgeous.

Cuba and the Travel Ban

I think that changing the travel ban would be good. It would alow people from the United States to go and visit theor families back in Cuba freely. I am glad to see that president of Cuba, Franisco "Pepe" Hernandez, has said that "The bill has gone too far." I would hope that if the travel ban is lifted that itwould help the Cubans get matters in the country resolved. Even though some poeople think that lifting the travel banned will not resolve anything.

Mexico turns to tourism to bolster economy

Imagine blue water, a clear sky, and a city that comes to life a night... Imagine being in Cancun.

The article that I found is about Mexico and its tourism. In the article they talked about Mexico, specifically Cancun, and how it is a well known vacation spot. They talked to a 21 year old female college student who said that her friends already booked their flights this year to go to Cancun. I was curious so I went to Travelocity and look up how much it would cost for one adult to go to Cancun over Concordia's spring break . It would cost a range from $4,166 to $770. For those cost you would get round trip airplane tickets, and stay at a hotel for seven nights. Then you would have to figure in the cost of food and fun. They say that students keep asking for cheaper packages, they say that students feel that they don't need to stay in a five, four star hotel. They also say that it is easier to find a cheaper package because currently jet fuel is cheaper. Mexico is depending on tourism to get them through the global economy crisis. With 30,000 people expected to visit this year and with Cancun being a host for many spring breakers I think that they will come out okay and can pay off some of the things that they have built to improve the atmosphere and the appearance of the beach and resort.

You can find this article on http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28780345/ .

The map that I decided to pick was meat production. I picked this map because I thought that it would be interesting to see the meat production and see where the United States is at. I found out that the China, United States, and Brazil are the top producers of meat in the world. All of this countries together produce over half of the worlds meat.