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This article gives a great example showing the differences between the US and Iraqi regions. Also, the IS shows the theme of mobility as it is trying to spread its influence to other areas.

What would the population pyramid of Japan look like by 2050?

Many people are fleeing Africa and the Middle East to European territories such as Italy, Greece, France, and Spain. This map shows the routes taken from Africa and the Middle East into Europe.

Hello APHUG! Is anyone watching the World Cup? It is riveting with human geography bliss. Please post some connections to our Diigo as you view some games. Next year's APHUG students would love to see them. Enjoy the summer season.

Why would countries like The Philippines or China be so concerned about names given to locations on Google Maps?

Does anyone have an answer to this? What would war look like in space (think Star Wars movies)?

A controversial bill to legalize same-sex marriage has been introduced to the Australian parliament. The private member's bill comes amid heated debate among government MPs about whether to change the law or put the matter to a plebiscite. The government's official position is that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. This article depicts the theme of globalization. Back in June, the United States Supreme Court ruled the prohibition of gay marriage unconstitutional. The U.S. influenced Australia to now introduce it to their parliament. Since the passing of this law was such a big step in United States history, it made international news, spreading all over the world. When Australians saw this, it influenced them to bring the law to their land. What will the Australian parliament rule? What factors may decide against gay marriage?

This interesting article relates to foreign events in the Middle East, mainly in the city of Palmyra and the Islamic State. It details the destruction of a religious monument, and as geographers, we can infer that the event was malicious since the site (and others like it) are cherished places of worship. Through the study of cultures, we can determine the motives of people such as those affiliated with the Islamic State.

Are you ready to learn about epidemiology during our population chapter? This is the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health. Check out this resource and highlight something of interest to you!

This article discussed the effect of discrimination to the point of migration. It shows the extremities of the living areas in India. These tensions create a term that Loic Wacquant used, "neighbourhoods of exile." The dangers and unsafe environments that many people live in are definite push factors.    

This article discusses an event that took place this Sunday in Sydney, Australia in a coffee house where Man Haron Monis held people hostage of which two had been killed.  This relates to our unit of religion as this conflict most likely relates to religion as there have been many concerns the Muslim community in Australia as they are a minority. Because of this, Muslims are trying to gain more territory as that is the goal for most universalizing religions in hopes to get more followers and spread the religion.  In relation to AP Human Geography, what might have caused Muslims to migrate to Australia even though it is not located near the hearth of where the religion was born?

This article is an example of territorial conflicts and religion, because the Russians believe the reason they are fighting is for religious purposes, and that their war in Ukraine is a holy war. How do the Ukrainians view the conflict and it's involvement in religion?

Ukraine has been part of Russia several times and has fought for their freedom from Russia in several wars. Currently, they have only been independent since 1991.

Adam brings up a good point, the history of the Ukraine and Russian conflict must be deeply rooted in historical conflict over the centuries. It would be neat to dig into the history, particularly how the ethnicity differs between the two countries.

This article discusses an Islamic terrorist group in Nigeria, known as Boko Haram, that opposes all elements of Western culture. They have launched numerous attacks on civilians, including kidnapping nearly 200 school girls.  What sparked this violence?  Will it ever stop?

The fact that it took four days for news of this attack to spread is a testament to how much location, specifically isolation, can affect the diffusion of news and information. In regards to the attack itself, I fail to see how this attack gets the group closer to achieving a goal. How does attacking a village, killing 33 people help to eliminate Western culture? This is just senseless killing.

Time to try out your Diigolet highlighter tool ... find at least one example in the article that shows how Rastafarian culture diffused across the globe. No problem, mon.

The Ebola outbreak is very dangerous as we can see, but can we truly contain it?

Good question, Adam. What kind of diffusion might disease be considered in this context?