Running Man Challenge is Taking the Internet by Storm

In the past few weeks another dance took the internet by storm  just like the whip and the nae nae along with the dab and many more . It's called the Running Man challenge. There's no way to describe how to do it but it's basically one foot in from of the other moving slowly and moving in place almost like the running man where you stay in place. Many people are doing it along with famous people especially basketball players. Kyrie Irving updated his video last Thursday. The song that they dance to is called " My Boo" by Ghost Town DJ's


 To learn  more about this new dance click the link below: http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/04/26/video-running-man-challenge-college-basketball-vines-compilation-song

Facebook Relations Problems Regarding Leaders

Mitchell Mui

               A leader in Germany was found guilty of incitement after assaulting refugees on a Facebook post two years ago.  Mr. Lutz Bachmann was a founder of the Pegida when he  was forced to pay 9,600 euros in other words 11,000 dollars equivalent US dollars for his remarks.

               The refugees who received this news were outraged and want him sentenced to up to minimum of seven months in prison. They claim that Bachmann called the immigrants "cattle, brutes, and trash," that he deserved worse.

               The leader was forced last year to step down as leader of the Pegida due to his attire that match that of Adolf Hitler. Although he is hated by the immigrants, Bachmann's supporters continue to throw racial slurs and sometimes violent protests,

Link to source: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/04/world/europe/lutz-bachmann-pegida-fined-germany.html?ref=world

Mohammad Khalid

Visa Free Travel for Turks

Refugees are leaving the social and economic problems in the Middle East. People are moving up North to Europe in order to find better lives or  start over. The world is watching and trying to help the current situation. 

European Nation is an establishment of common economic, foreign, security, and justice policies often called the EU. 

The E.U, proposed visa free travel for Turks because of the refugees are trying to come to Europe. Turkey is a hot spot for refugees because in order to get into Europe they need to cross Turkey. 

I think this is a good idea because I think that the refugees will find a better place to live in Europe.

Do you think the EU should make this happen?

Hamilton Steals the Show

Hamilton is probably one of the most "must-see" plays this years. The mixture of hip-hop along with a great story line surely makes it enough for them to receive 16 Tony Award nominations. No play has ever achieved this many nominations so, surely, the play must be that good. The play is a modern portrayal of Alexander Hamilton's life. Out of 40 acting nominations, 14 of them were given to black, Hispanic and Asian American actors; diversity for the win!

For more:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/04/theater/hamilton-tony-nominations-record.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&region=CColumn&module=MostViewed&version=Full&src=mv&WT.nav=MostViewed&_r=0

Welcome To Japan!

Well we went from Syria to Japan. It's uncoordinated but everything doesn't need to be perfect. We're visiting different cultures in random orders. At least we're learning something new!! Well for some it might not be new but hey at least you can say you knew that fact already. I was going to choose China to go along with the groups China theme but apparently Syria and China are in a bit of a problem ( war controversies ) . We might be covering that who knows?! Plus Japan and Syria are at each other in soccer so we're learning about the two amazing rivals. China is amazing too. Every country is amazing. I like anime so I was more willing to pick Japan but then again I like Chinese music so it was kind of hard. Enough of me, now we travel 8,520 km to reach  Japan! 

By: Jade Stephen 

Japan:

Location: Eastern Asia but bordered by the Pacific Ocean 

Neighboring Countries: North Korea, South Korea, Russia and China 

Spoken Language: Japanese

Capital: Tokyo

Dominant Religions: Shinto and Buddhism 

Food: Miso soup, Rice ( which is often made into Onigiri (rice balls), Mochi ( rice cakes) and much more), Noodles ( Ramen, Udon, and Soba), and Sushi and many more.. 


  


Traditional Clothing: 







Sources:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiO7uDK8q3MAhXGyT4KHfbbBc8QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FJapan&psig=AFQjCNH6li0fyTjxrSMrPGRcQMeYXR9cqg&ust=1461814779017637

http://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-japanese-food-collage-94565131.jpg

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiX1YbH-K3MAhVTID4KHWUQCocQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.japancentre.com%2Fen%2Frecipes%2F14-onigiri-rice-balls&bvm=bv.120551593,d.cWw&psig=AFQjCNHbwZ2sGb7gNRBfRvNkNYUhze9vIw&ust=1461816386424197

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http://www.mapsofworld.com/japan/japan-location-map.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=Spoken+lanuage+in+japan&rlz=1C1RNPZ_enUS445&oq=Spoken+lanuage+in+japan&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.4696j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=Spoken+language+in+japan

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1RNPZ_enUS445&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=japan+distance+from+syria

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e629.html

http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/food.shtml

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiZ26ar-a3MAhUIcj4KHXMxA2AQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elanexoarte.com%2F0364d3-japan-traditional-dress-dress-discount&psig=AFQjCNGOkkOrSFQWgZUIJ5hOZn9LTG07yw&ust=1461816518527182

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Mitchell Mui
Midwood Diversity

Source from : http://campusreform.org/?ID=5786

            Based on the New York Times article, "Laws Decried as LBGT Discrimination Proposed Across Country" many states across America are deciding to protect those who decline the approval of certain people. Such groups of these people included the LGBT community. In addition to the growing tension in the legislative, the states that oppose this law are receiving a huge backlash in protest. An example I viewed from the article include Alabama's Lawmakers. The makers are pushing to prevent the state from refusing license childcare service that conflict with their religious belief. Another state that supports the LGBY community is Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order which gave protection to workers who are being discriminated based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. I find this disappointing that some laws would oppose people based on their gender identity. Why does this even become a question,  shouldn't even be mentioned.
Resource:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/04/20/us/ap-us-lgbt-rights-legislation-glance.html?_r=0

Woman on the Back of a $10 bill

Mohammad Khalid

       How would you feel if a woman was on the back of your ten dollar bill?
The Treasury Secretary will announce on Wednesday the redesigned 10 dollar bill. It may or may not have a woman on the back of it. If it does, it will have a great reputation of the Obama Administration.
In my opinion, there should be a woman on the back of the 20 dollar bill because there were famous women that left their mark on this nation. For example, Rosa Parks, Abigail Adams, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony.
Women left their mark on the United States. Women were patriotic,brave and called for change. Harriet Tubman created the Underground Railroad and risked her life so enslaved African Americans can move up  North and escape slavery.
Susan B Anthony called for women rights. She wanted women to get the right to vote.
What is your opinion? Who should be on the 10 dollar bill?

Source:

‘Hamilton’ Mania Expected to Relegate Women to the Back of $10 Bill

By Jackie Calmer April 20,2016
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/us/women-currency-treasury.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0