Month: April 2018

 On September 19, 2017 there was an 7.1 earthquake in Mexico. On the fourth day of the search for survivors, hopes were raised by people being found. The official toll was two hundred and ninty five deaths.  One hundred and fifty seven of those deaths were in Mexico City alone. According to Arkansas Democrat Gazette, “Mexico City’s morgue service said eight foreigners were among the city’s dead.” But a flicker of hope remains among those searching for loved ones.

Building a clubhouse in the backyard would be beneficial for the entire family. It would be a place outside where we could play away from dog poop. We could put our minds together to think of a way to keep the dogs out. Them our shoes would stay clean. Tt would teach me how to build some basic things. Although I would need help, sooner rather than later. Right? We could use it as a place to do things that annoy others, such as my brother, who is annoyed by singing. it wouldn’t be a way to run from our troubles. But rather it would give us a place to go, but is would also be a place that we share.

Ever heard the saying; “down in Aussie.” Well there really is no such thing as “Aussie,”it is really Ozzie. Yes O-Z-Z-I-E. People call Australia Oz, so instead of munchkins they were designated “Ozzies.” Ever wondered about Germans being Dutch? They aren’t really what their nickname calls them either. Australia and Germany are more alike thank you think, in their education, daily life, and their natural resources there are similarities you never would’ve guessed.

For Australian and German children elementary school starts at age six. Their school months are a little different than other places in the world. German children go off to school from “August to June or July.” (Germany, Enchantment of the World)While children “down in Ozzie” start in late January.

Both Australia and Gemany have been influenced by other culture in their food. Author Jean F. Blashfield says, Australian food shows the influence of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, French and Mediterranean. She attributes it to the many immigrants in Australia’s past. German food is influenced by Indian, and Chinese like Australia, as well as Turkish and American fast food.In Australia it will be nice to go to the beach on Christmas. because December through January is their summer. In Germany summer is June through September. In the US those would be considered odd times for winter.

Australia has lots of minerals. In fact, half of it’s exports are minerals. Germany has coal supplies as well as oil and iron deposits. Mining is an important part of their economies. Australia and German both have been groundbreaking in Nature Reserves and Parks. Australia has one of the largest national park systems in the world, with more than 500 national parks. Germany on the other hand, has only 14. But it also has “What is considered today to be the world’s first nature reserve.” (Germany, Enchantment of the world)

Germany and Australia’s school systems are alike, the way their citizens live and their natural resources all have things in common. Though they are far apart, there are still cross-cultural similarities that link them together.

Works Cited

Blashfield, Jean. Australia, Enchantment of the World.                                                             New York: Scholastic Inc, 2012

Blashfield, Jean. Germany, Enchantment of the World.                                                                     New York:Scholastic Inc, 2013

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We bid adieu to the Safari Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. It was majorly damaged in a truck bombing Saturday, October 14th, killing 20 people and leaving another 15 injured. People went out looking for survivors shortly after. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette “While no one immediately claimed responsibility, the extremist group al-Shabab often carries out deadly bombings in the Somali capital.” The truck had raised suspicions and security forces trailed it, but they weren’t able to prevent the deadly bomb from exploding.

In St. Johns, Fla., a boy was sent home from school on picture day. Eight-year-old Luca was sent home because of his hairstyle. School rules ban “extreme hairstyles.” Luca was wearing a suit with a tie, featuring blue hair. His mom, Dana Sinno said Luca “wanted a bold look for picture day.” His picture wasn’t taken.

Works Cited

Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Several aviators were honored by being “inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame.” (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) On Nov. 9, 2017 Harold Johnson, William Y. Smith, and Zane Anderson were ceremonially inducted, starting with a reception, followed by the actual induction. “Proceeds from the event  fund scholarships for students enrolled in the aviation degree programs at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia and Ozarka College in Melbourne.” (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) “Inductees into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Game are chosen by the society board of directors because each of the inductees has made significant contributions to the development of aviation either in the state or the nation” said Richard Holbert, the runner of Central Flying Service, and who helped to establish the honor. Johnson, the co-pilot of a plane when it was hijacked in 1972, helped to establish a museum as a salute to World War II pilots. Smith taught at West Point after the loss of his right foot in a combat mission in the Korean War, and eventually retired as a four-star general. Anderson was at the head of civil helicopter operation in Arkansas, flying Chpper 7, Arkansas first electronic news gathering helicopter. They are truly honored.