Children of India

In the movie Slumdog Millionaire we saw the lives of Jamal, Salim, and Latika.  We saw a little peek into the lives of children that live on their own in India.  This is a serious problem in India, and effects way to many kids.  Organizations such as the Railway Children try to reach out to these kids and offer them support and give them a better life.  Jamal and Salim lived on the Railways begging, and stealing as a means of survival.  We need to remember to pray for these kids in India that are orphaned and are left to fend for themselves.  This video shows another glimpse into the world of "Railway Children" and how just a little bit of love and affection can make a difference. 

  http://www.railwaychildren.org.uk/asia.asp

 This is the website for the Railway Children Foundation, who’s motto is “ Getting to street kids before the streets get to them.”  They have helped over thirty thousand kids in the past two years.  Hopefully through more organizations like this we can work together to fight this problem that has taken over the world. 

Ha Long Bay

In this video we see a little glimpse of a different Vietnam then many of us are use to.  Many Americans would never dream about living in small fishing villages on the water like people in this fishing village do.  This video also shows the impact of globalization on a country because after opening its trade borders with China, Vietnam was able to purchase motors for their boats cheaper, therefore they do not have to use the old method of relying on the wind to be able to move their sailboats.  The people in these floating villages are able to make money by fishing and fish farming.  Many of these floating homes have hundreds of fish underneath them. Although this has caused an increase in population, which is good, this rise has also led in the increase in pollution and over fishing, which led Ha Long Bay to become a world heritage site in 1994 to protect the delicate eco system. 

Australia

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/punters-well-aware-of-economic-case-against-more-immigration-20101123-185ij.html

The Article "Punters well aware of economic case against more immigration" is an article that shows two different senerios of what Australia could be like in 2020. The first scenario "measured growth" has to do with governments limiting population growth focused on making activities environmentally sustainable. The second scenario "global Australia" the government shall set aside the concerns about population and promote rapid population and economic growth therefore making Australia a part of Asia. It is no shock that businesses liked "global Australia" whereas everyday people found the "measured growth" scenario more appealing.

This article relates well to what we read in our book about Global Warming in Oceania. Australia is suffering more droughts and increased wild fires as well as warmer ocean waters causing widespread bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef. The booming economy of Australia has caused a 50% increase in emissions over the past few decades. (Pg. 636)

 

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/australia-day-to-showcase-national-spirit-20110125-1a404.html

 

The article "Australia Day to showcase national spirit” list many of the different activities that people in different cities can do to celebrate the birth of their nation. 

A few of the activities will include attending Sydney Habour. Cricket fans will be able to watch their game against England.  There will also be many back yard “barbies”, a RAAF air show, and horse races.  In a case to help rebuild and repair much of the damage caused by the recent flooding there will be fundraising. 

            This relates well to what we read in our book in 1788 the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay arrived with 750 prisoners, this is now known as Sydney Habour.   The English people slowly started settling Australia and many of its activities such as cricket, which is a very popular sport in England and is the most popular sport in Australia.  (Pg. 640)