De verandering is niet wat we verwachten, het is wat we niet zien aankomen. Ik zat laatst te denken, hoe snel ons leven verandert door technologie en beleid. Van benzine prijzen die de bodem onder onze voeten wegtrekken, tot robots die straks onze wegen bepalen.

Wat me echt raakte? Die verhalen over robotdansers die in China al dansen alsof de toekomst al hier is, en dat we daar misschien nog niet eens klaar voor zijn. Mensen praten over geld, over bezuinigingen, over AI die onze banen overneemt, maar vergeten dat het vooral gaat om ons mens-zijn.

Hoe blijf je jezelf als alles om je heen razendsnel verandert? Dat wordt de uitdaging van de toekomst.

La mayor parte de lo que hace la gente en su vida envuelve observación, reflexión, documentación, exhibición y pasar por diferentes fases para crear algo.

Larry Rosenstock

No, no, you’re wrong. The founding fathers actually did just die so they could be shipped with men. Lin Manuel-Miranda told me this himself

Punches from Courtney

september first, 1989.

dear diary,

Not the Heathers the Musical social media accounts trying to pass off the jocks as sweet funny blorbos again. What year is this, 2018??? The rapists aren’t “loveable” I fear

Git hub pages are stupid. I code straight html and javascript and is broken

I l9ve you chsnduke whenever I see it I am hashtag BLESSED

What is XPath?

What is XSLT ?

Responsive Website Layout

BLOG 2: HTM & AGENCIES (Global, Federal, State, Local)

After learning more about how international, federal, and state agencies work, I’ve learned that dealing with international crime is way more complicated than I could’ve imagined. Human trafficking and drug smuggling are both crimes that can be global. It takes a lot of different organizations to try and stop it and it’s crazy that because of “doing things by the book” some crimes go unpunished.

One thing that really surprised me is how much these agencies collaborate. The U.S. government, state authorities, and international organizations all have their roles, but they find a way to control crimes that cross state or even country lines. Information has got to be shared so precisely so as to not make mistakes when dealing with crime. That is to say, there’s a lot more teamwork than I imagined.

The U.S. embassy, it plays a pretty interesting role in fighting international crime. The embassy’s main job is to represent the U.S. and protect American citizens abroad. Sometimes, they don’t have enough power or resources to help, especially in countries with a lot of corruption. The embassy can do a lot of advocating and connecting, but when a country’s government isn’t on board, it’s hard to make any significant change.

Then there’s the TSA, the people that make make us almost miss our flights. Their role is way bigger than just that. TSA helps prevent terrorism, human trafficking, and drug smuggling at airports. My question is, are they doing enough? With so many people flying every day, the TSA can’t catch every potential threat, no matter how hard they try. Sure, they’ve made big strides in security, especially after 9/11, but the amount of travelers makes it impossible to account for everyone’s safety.

I really loved Locked up Abroad: Bangladesh. Seeing the way international law process from the perspective of a girl my age was eye opening. Knowing that I could just as easily find myself in the same situation as her made me understands the necessity of doing research before travel.

Learning about international crime has made me realize how connected we all are on this Earth. It’s not just something happening far away; it’s something that affects all of us, no matter where we are. It’s a lot to wrap my head around, but it’s a reminder that the world is more interconnected than I thought.

BLOG 1: HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Human trafficking is an issue that’s easily ignorable if you haven’t had personal experience with it, or aren’t well read on the subject. It’s hidden in the shadows, and most of us don’t realize how serious it is. Before this unit, I didn’t truly understand the scope of the problem. I knew it existed but didn’t realize how widespread and brutal it is. Now that I’ve learned about it myself, I think that everyone should be educated on it. If not for them, then people around them

It shocked me how much human trafficking happens in the U.S. The United States being the number one offender of trafficking was an even bigger shock. It’s easy to think of this as something happening “elsewhere,” but it’s happening in our own cities, neighborhoods, and even online.

The hospitality industry plays a huge role in this, too. Hotels, motels, and resorts are places where traffickers often hide their victims. A hotel being someone’s personal prison is the complete opposite effect the hospitality industry wants to have on its guests. I hope that all hotel staff know what to look for when it comes to signs of trafficking. Things like noticing someone who seems out of place, or spotting signs of abuse, can be the key to stopping a trafficking situation and saving lives.

I watched The Sound of Freedom for this unit. This story was a story of persistence and loyalty. The main character gave up time with his family, his emotional well being, and was willing to risk his life to help another family, and I loved that the wife supported him fully. In the end of the movie, everything turned out for the family of the victims: they got their kids back. This isn’t the case for most trafficking victims and their family.

It’s uncomfortable to think that something that evil is happening in our own country. Pretending it doesn’t exist won’t help anything. We need to support victims, push for better laws, and hold those responsible accountable. A fate worth than death is a fate no one deserves.

Motie aangenomen in Zoetermeer over onderzoek naar mogelijke uitbreidingen van de Krakeling.

Laatst weer eens in de InnOVatietram gezeten. Helaas deden de schermen met de reisinformatie het deze keer niet :(