The word "politics" is derived from the word "poly", meaning "many", and the word "ticks", meaning "blood sucking parasites". (Larry Hardiman)

We are now on topic 8 of the syllabus, "Money and Politics". The question is "What is the connection between the two, if there is one?" Be ready to give your opinion in class. 

By the by, while I was busy checking the facts for the Internet activity, I found this: Spain's ghost airport. You might find it interesting.