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This week marked another important phase for our team as we continued shaping our venture and began preparing for the upcoming final pitch. Most of our time was spent working on our prototype and organizing the ideas that will be included in our final pitch deck. At this point, everything feels more serious because we are no longer just brainstorming—we are now creating something that the panel will evaluate soon. The thought of the final pitch makes me a bit nervous, but it also pushes me to be more focused and more involved in making sure our project is clear and well-prepared.

Aside from working on our prototype and pitch, we also completed Game 6, which focused on Market Identification and Sizing. We began with a brainwriting session, where each member wrote ideas quietly about our potential market and passed the cards around to expand and refine the thoughts. Seeing all the ideas displayed on the wall helped us see different perspectives and identify the most important insights for our venture.

Next, we did the Atomize Game, where we took the big concept of our market—TAM, SAM, and SOM—and broke it down into smaller, more understandable parts. By asking, “What makes this up?” we slowly built a pyramid structure that helped us clearly visualize how many people we can reach and who exactly our solution is designed for. This exercise made us realize the importance of understanding our market deeply, not just assuming who our customers are.

To end the activity, we created a WHO–WHAT–WHEN matrix, where each member listed their responsibilities, next steps, and target deadlines. This reminded us that our progress depends on each person’s commitment, especially now that the final pitch is coming soon. The matrix also helped us see who needs to work on what, and by when, which improved our coordination as a team.

:redirecting all my tumblr posts and silly stupid feelings to this blog: i have abandoned all faith in my previous tumblr blogs as I have been too vulnerable and i have now scared myself: i will repeat the cycle with this blog:this time is no different

I know it is far in the future but now it doesn't feel like it and I feel sick sick sick.

As the daughter of a warden, I have always been fascinated by the complexities of the criminal justice system and the factors that contribute to criminal behavior. The article "Explaining Crime, Physical Abnormalities, Psychological Disorders, Social and Economic Factors, Broken Windows, Income and Education" provides a comprehensive overview of the various push and pull factors that lead people to commit crimes. In this blog, I will reflect on these factors and offer my personal insights on why crimes and criminals exist.

Physical Abnormalities and Psychological Disorders

One of the factors that contribute to criminal behavior is physical abnormalities and psychological disorders. People with certain physical abnormalities, such as brain damage or hormonal imbalances, may be more prone to violent behavior. Similarly, individuals with psychological disorders, such as antisocial personality disorder or schizophrenia, may struggle to conform to societal norms and engage in criminal behavior.

As the daughter of a warden, I have seen firsthand how mental health plays a role in criminal behavior. Many of the inmates in the prison where my father works suffer from mental health issues, and without proper treatment and support, they may continue to engage in criminal behavior.

Social and Economic Factors

Social and economic factors also contribute to criminal behavior. People who grow up in poverty, experience discrimination, or lack access to education and job opportunities may be more likely to engage in criminal behavior as a means of survival.

Growing up, I witnessed the impact of poverty and lack of opportunities on criminal behavior. Many of the inmates in the prison where my father worked came from impoverished backgrounds and lacked access to education and job opportunities. This lack of opportunities often led to a sense of hopelessness and desperation, which in turn contributed to criminal behavior.

Broken Windows Theory

The broken windows theory suggests that physical disorder and social disorder in a community can lead to an increase in criminal behavior. When a community is neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair, it sends a message that no one cares about the area, which can lead to an increase in crime.

I have seen the broken windows theory in action in the communities surrounding the prison where my father works. Areas with high levels of physical and social disorder often have higher crime rates than areas that are well-maintained and orderly.

Income and Education

Income and education are also significant factors in criminal behavior. People with higher levels of education and income are less likely to engage in criminal behavior than those with lower levels of education and income.

As the daughter of a warden, I have seen how education can be a powerful tool in reducing criminal behavior. Many of the inmates in the prison where my father works lack basic literacy skills, which limits their ability to access education and job opportunities. By providing inmates with access to education and job training programs, we can help reduce recidivism rates and break the cycle of criminal behavior.

In conclusion, crimes and criminals exist due to a complex interplay of physical abnormalities, psychological disorders, social and economic factors, broken windows, and income and education. As the daughter of a warden, I have seen firsthand the impact of these factors on criminal behavior. By addressing the root causes of criminal behavior, we can create safer, more equitable communities and reduce the number of people who turn to crime as a means of survival.

Mabini, Jamaica C.

Answer A and B in the after watching in Unit 9 in the support material. 

A. 

Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe:  

The hyperinflation in Zimbabwe start in February 2007. It is hard to determine how big the inflation was, when the hyperinflation started, because the Government of Zimbabwe stop give official statistic of the inflation, but around November the inflation was in 79,600.000.00%. Some of the causes of this extremely high hyperinflation was the constant print of local money in answer to the high national debt and shortage of goods. In answer of the inflation people start to don’t use the local currency and start use goods as currency or start to use foreign currency. As a solution of this problem the government finally stop to print more local currency and start to use US dollars. 

Hyperinflation in South Sudan 

Just like Zimbabwe South Sudan has suffer a big impact thanks the hyperflexion. One of the main causes of this hyperinflation is the war. Thanks to that one of the biggest problems that South Sudan is suffering is Hunger. Around 70% of the population in 2007 suffer poverty. The inflation was around 550% in 2007. Thanks to the war and hyperinflation the production of goods hasn’t improve and thanks to the situation the Hunger and Poverty in South Sudan hasn’t improve. 

Hyperinflation in Venezuela  

The hyperinflation in Venezuela started in 2016, in the first year of power Nicolas Maduro. One of the main causes of the hyperinflation is the overproduction of local currency as response of the low value of the local currency. The reaction of printing more currency only cause more problems and cause the inflation to go higher as before. This situation causes the inflation to go higher every day, for example it was estimated that the monthly inflation rises more than 50%. In 2018 the inflation reaches around the tremendous number of 130,00%. This causes that a big part of population migrates outside of Venezuela to find better paid opportunities. 

B. 

Central Bank independence:  

Until 1945 the issuing department of the National Bank oversaw the country's monetary regulation, however, with the intensification of the country's economic and banking activity, the need to create a Central Bank that would have greater authority arose. In 1948, the nationalization of private banking was decreed, and a need arose to provide the national banking system with an adequate and efficient integration by the state, which perpetuated the need to have a Central Bank that would be the rector of economic, monetary policy and credit of the country, for which in 1950 the Central Bank of Costa Rica was established through Law 1130.