Today i was not in class because i was sick so i don' know what happened.

Today in class we watched "Guns, Germs, and Steel" based on a novel by James Dimonde, I thought the beginning of the video was very good because you are learning about how people lived long ago. I don't really know what I think about Dimonde's theory because I don't really understand it. I think I have to watch more of the video to better understand it.

Today in class we took more notes on urban geography. we talked about the man that is going to the places where humans first started to spread. some of the people in the class thought he was just plain stupid, but I actually think its kinda cool. after him, we talked about the Mayan's and their sacrifices. I, along with the rest of the class thought it was wrong to do.

Today in class we started our new unit about urban geography. I find this unit  very interesting because I dont really know anything about it and Mr. Schick told us that for the first time ever in the past couple of years that urban areas became more populated than the rural areas.

Today in class we all reviewed with Mr. Schick's wonderful power point. Right after we finished, we took the Microfinance test. The test was very short, it only had 15 questions on it. The test paper was pink and Jordan said she liked the colors. I think I did very well on the test.

1. What is Microfinance?
     Microfinance is a form of financial services for small businesses lacking access to banking related services.
2.  How does Microfinance help?
     Microfinance helps people in developing countries survive and provide for their families. They get small businesses started.
3. What are some of the problems in other countries?
     Disease, Famine, Drought, Lack of supplies, poor health care, poverty, pollution, electricity is weak.
4.  What are microloans?
      Microloans is when a person lends a small amount of money to a developing business.
5.  Who gets Microloans?
      Small businesses get microloans to help them get started and on their feet.
6. What are some common uses for Microloans?
     Starting a new business, getting supplies for your business, getting a little kick start on your business, Equipment, etc..
7. What are some ways Microloans help?
    Can provide help for starting businesses.
8.  How can a Microloan help?
     The business can have a positive affect on the community around them.
9. What is the main disease in developing countries?
       Malaria
10. What is the picture of on Nick's Slide?
      A picture of a few guys playing pool.

Today in class I looked and felt like death. Mr. Schick was extra funny today. He was making fun of all the Ravens fans because they were all complaining how Mike Tomlin got in the way of Jacoby Jones had to run in a different pattern so he wouldn't hit him. I think its funny how Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are getting fined and might lose a draft pick. We went over the power point and reviewed microfinance.