Korea (:

North Korea is, you know, known for there Authoritarian Government. Their "president", Kim Il-sung hold that position for an eternity. When he died, his son took his place, Kim Jong-il. The people have to act like they have a huge amount of respect for their "leaders" or else they will suffer great consequences. Even when the value of currency of the North Korean money have lessened. This situation made a great impact on the people of North Korea. For example, if you had one million dollars, now, it would equal to about one thousand dollars.
For instance, a girl who lives in North Korea, named Song-Hee, her life is turned around. Before, she has had lived a very well life. Now, with the money her family has, they can barley buy a kilo of corn. Her parents can't work any longer. There is no other source of money.
Food prices have also gone up. The prices of rice and corn can double or tripe in a day. Some vendors can sell on the streets can cause a problem with the police. Some even try to use Chinese currency are arrested.
Before, the electricity at school is never turned on. There are three computers, but never turned on. Then think about the things that going to happen now. If they barley had anything then, how are they going to afford to get things now ?
I think this is stupid. How the government going to pay for everything for the people of this country? The worst thing about this is that the North Koreans do not have a say in this. Most families are no exactly the richest people. So there are only a couple of options. One, is to shut up and not say anything. Find the money to pay everything and survive. Two, stand up and say something. This is a great way to get yourself killed.
Or three, escape from this country. This is going to be a lot of work but caution, you might get caught. Then, killed.
I think most North Koreans are going to pick option one. Then option three. No one really want to die by choosing option two.

The Oldest Writing

Anthropologists are people that study the ways of the past. They learn from items from the past. These items may be clothing, tools and etc. Well, in this case, its words.

Scientist found this block of rock that has writing on it. They believe that it is the oldest writing ever found in the Americas. It was found in Mexico. It is possibly 3,000 years old.

It was first found by workers. They were digging and come upon this rock. They noticed that it had carvings.

Experts believe it was from a tribal group called the Olmec

Scientists are very amazed by the Olmec for their ability to read and write. They don't know what the carvings mean all together. Its like a secret code. They are looking at other examples of Olmec items so they can learn more about the past.

President of South Africa

We all know that HIV and AIDS are international problem. Especially in Africa.

Well, the president of South Africa is trying to help solve this problem, and yet he is also a little hypocritical about it. He is a polygamist. He has many different wives and has 20 kids. He decided to take a HIV test. He wanted to announce his results to the public. The tests came out negative.

He speaks very passionately about trying to stop STDs. He is trying to be a good model getting a HIV testing and announcing his results to the public.