**I will discuss how to use Diigo in class this coming week.
Read this NYTimes article, make highlights in the text related to anything meaningful about globalization (KI #3 topic). I would like you to also add one comment or question in the comment box.
China claims ownership of large parts of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, which lie a little more than 100 miles (160km) from the Philippines and 500 miles from China, and the Spratly Islands.
Hunger is most prevalent in the developing country dryland areas where water retention is poor, and the land is highly vulnerable to natural and human destructions. The vast majority of the dryland people survive on local foods. Sub-Saharan Africa has made some progress in eradicating hunger, but still has the highest prevalence of undernourishment.
What I saw of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge would be an example of hierarchical diffusion. It gained popularity as celebrities and well known people did it, and then spread around rapidly. It was a very clever way to raise money and awareness for the cause, because it was fun and easily circulated.