blog entry # 3.6

1. Name of Country:   Panama
2. Web Addresses of all Sources (copy and paste)  http://www.panamainfo.com/, http://www.lonelyplanet.com/, https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pm.html, http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2030.htm, http://www.virtualpanama.com/panama-country.asp, http://www.geographic.org/maps/new2/panama_maps.html

    3.   Basic Facts

1. Capital City:   Panama City
2. Population:   3.2 million
3. Monetary Unit/Currency:    Balboa and the US dollar is legal tender in Panama which does not print its own currency.
4. Official Language(s):   Spanish

   4.   Current Leader:

         Name and Photo: 

 The current President of Panama is Ricardo Martinelli. He was elected by a landslide on May 3, 2009, and was sworn into office on July 1, 2009.

5.  Flag:

6.  Map of Country:

 

blog entry # 3.2

I would like to visit Tokyo in Japan. I have been a fan of Manga which is a illustrated story like a comic book. I have serveral Naruto books.  The Naruto series is a good example of Manga.  I would like to learn the culture especially the arts.  The language is very interesting too.  Tokyo seems to be very similar to New York. In fact is is " a sister city to New York".  I would visit all the sites especially the museums and local grafitti art works and the comic book scene.

Blog Entry # 3.1

I have been asked to make a country poster.  The country that was assigned to me is Panama.  I will design a poster that will include pictures of important details such as the map, flag, currency, historical monuments, tourists attractions and current leader.

blog entry 2.14

Blog Entry #2.11 - Process Journal 2 (E)

I  have completed Design Task (A) Blog Entry #2.1 to #2.10


I could have elaborated in my responses to the questions given. This would
help my work be clearer. I feel independent, motivated, and have a generally
positive attitude. I would like to participate more in class. I will try to interact
and ask for help when I need it. The score that I would give myself is a 5 or 6
because I feel I am understanding the blogging process better than the first time.

Blog #2.10 - Target Consumers (B)

Target consumer #1 is intended for Catholics.  Catholics celebrate the season of Lent.  Lent is about giuving up something that is very near and dear to your heart.  It is the 40 day period before the Easter season.  Lent s a time for prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter.  Catholics are the the only ones who celebrate Lent but are most closely associated with this holiday.

Target consumer #2 is Parochial Schools.  These schools teach the fundamentals of the catholic religion and principals of Lent.  The Parochial schools are always looking to raise funds for their schools and churches.  The cards are easy and portable product used to raise money and  spread the information about Lent.  This can help to bring in new church members to the parish and new students to the Parochial Schools.

Target consumer #3 is Card Shops.  Since cards are their specialty they have the most expertise in selling these types of cards.  They would know how to market and set prices.  Card Shops sell all types of cards for different holidays, occassions and religions.  You will get the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time to buy this product.  Marketing time is essential due to the shortness of the Lent holiday (40 days).

Blog Entry #2.9 - Text Brainstorm (B) Lent Quotes

"To Change and to change for the better are two different things."
- German Proverb

"A blunder is a man who starts a meat market during Lent."
- James Montegomery Bailey

"Lent!...not just fish."
- Rashid O'Bryan

"Show me the money (Tom Cruise)
 Show me your soul (Jesus)."
- Rashid O'Bryan

"Lent only last for 40 days, but a sacrifice can last forever".
- Rashid O'Bryan

"The lord can brighten all your days including the 40 days of sacrifice and belief ".
- Rashid O'Bryan