blog 2 (11-30-11)

Response to Stasi movie:

I think that the government and workers for the government will go so far on a case, that it is inhumane and unjust. In this particular movie inspectors and secret agents went so deep into a situation that one young woman ended up committing suicide, and a lonely man lost his job for many years. The situation, the tension, and the relationship between George and Maria (the main characters) was extremely complicated. Maria was threatened, and assumed that her life was going to be taken based off of one situation. There was a typewriter and some documents which were important, significant, and secret, and belonged to George and was hiding in his house. Maria along with only a few others knew where those items were hiding, and it was clear that the place was not to be revealed to anyone. Maria was pounced on by workers for the government and was forced to tell them a piece of information that she knew, but was certainly not comfortable revealing. This is a complex and perplexed situation because Maria was put on the spot and did not know if she should tell the truth or not. Of course telling the truth is the right thing to do almost all the time, but maybe not in this dilemma... If she gave them a false spot where the treasure they were looking for was not in, then they could potentially harm her and her spouse. If she told them the truth than they would probably not hurt her but would maybe hurt Georg, and the typewriter would be located and everything would go downhill from there. The feeling Maria must have had was intense, and she was probably feeling regret, anxiety, and confusion, all at one time. Little did she know, the searchers invaded their house and looked in the spot where the items had been, but Georg moved it, however Maria did not know that. As they took apart the piece of the floor in which the typewriter had been and as they were about to succeed their mission, as the spies thought, Maria had ran downstairs in her bathrobe and killed herself before everyone got the chance to clear up the whole situation. So this whole case resulted in miscommunication and unnecessary secrets being hidden from one another. Georg must have been beyond upset and hurt because his wife felt so bad about what she did that she killed herself. This action shows that she felt so guilty about what she did, and really cared about Georg. What if Veisler had not moved the prized possessions? Than Maria would have probably still died, and the typewriter and documents would have been found. In the way the situation unfolded, Maria died as well but the items were not found, however that was probably unimportant considering Georg's wife died. One little action, one little item, even one word or one facial expression can be significant in a scene like this. A few years later, Georg got to see what Maria said to the Stasi and he found out they he was being bugged, meaning every move he made was being recorded, they could hear him, (not see him.) If I were him I would probably have not wanted to see or hear what Maria said to the Stasi because it would have made me over-think the situation, and feel even more sad/mad about everything and how it went down. It is hard to look back on things, and refrain from regretting decisions you made, or things you said. Especially for something like this because there was so much miscommunication and misunderstanding between Maria and Georg, but in the end they loved each other and wanted what was best. Because of how severe the consequences of their actions were, the level or regret increased. Especially for a government official or leader, their decisions, ideas, and actions are very carefully observed and analyzed and there is more room for regret, but also for figuring out ways to do better next time.

blog 1 (11-28-11)

LEADERSHIP

"Who would be the best choice to lead the country over the next four years," is a question that citizens are faced with in order to elect a president- a leader. However, the way in which each individual approaches and comprehends this question depends on their definition of a leader. Some leaders choose to focus on current issues, for example how Barack Obama often addresses the current, pressing issue of our economics and the recession. On the other hand, other leaders choose to focus on how to shape and prepare their nation for the future. Additionally, a leader needs its' followers in all aspects of being a leader. A leader needs people to literally and figuratively follow them in order to be a leader and have authority, and a leader needs followers to believe in them in order for them to believe in themselves. The actions and choices of a leader truly reflect the time period they are living in. When technology is a devouring and overwhelming part of everyday lives, a leader would probably address that issue considering it is popular and a leader needs to be on top of things. Also, I believe a leader needs be fair meaning always considering everyone's voice whether they be black or white, poor or rich, male or female, young or old, tall or short, etc. An ideal leader would have balance between thought and action. Meaning, they would produce and discover ideas and thoughts for their people, and would have a good balance between speaking and then actually acting and making a difference. A few more characteristics of an ideal leader would be one who is a good communicator and persuader, sticks to their values, and takes complex ideas and situations and makes them simple. A leader needs to be willing; willing to listen, willing to act, willing to change, willing to take criticism, willing to accept defeat, and willing to be a confident leader. A leader needs to have a balance of their personal ideas and views, along with facts and knowledge. In other words, everyone has a bias and everyone has opinions, however the way in which you mix those personal beliefs with facts is a vital quality and skill. My personal take on being a leader is complicated and something I will continue to develop throughout being a human on this planet and being a student. For me, both watching other leaders and the choices I make about leadership are what affects my definition of a leader. If I feel like taking action and putting my voice above others in order to get something done, or release an idea, than I am choosing to be a leader. When I want to be, I can be a leader in my family, in the classroom, on my sports teams, in my friend group, etc. The opportunity to be a leader is often a position many individuals over-think, however to be a leader is something almost anyone can be. By definition a leader is a "guiding or directing head," or "one with followers." (Dictionary.reference.com) Personal definitions of a leader affect the way you view leaders and what you look for in a leader. There are leaders, and there are good leaders, but both are hard to fulfill. 

blog 3 (11-17-11)

There is a lot to compare between the heat wave in Chicago and the Trench foot disease that was going around during war in an area between Germany and France. In the heat wave in the mid 1900's, hundreds of people died. However, not everyone that died during the heat wave died because of the pouncing heat. People most definitely died because of other reasons and illnesses. You cannot blow something like this out of proportion because that only makes matters worse and we all know that people die daily because of natural causes. Mayor Daley stated, "then everybody in the summer that dies will die of heat." He is projected this idea through the media for two reasons. One because he does not want to be blamed as the mayor for any of these deaths, nor does he want people to freak out and also because what he is saying about the deaths is true. Many of the opinions and theories created post heat wave were due to the mayor and politics. These views that they expressed would not be possible without the media because they were screened on public television and through the media. Mayor Daley said a lot of things that than stuck with citizens and now when they think back and refer to the heat wave, they think of the political views expressed through the media as well. The trench foot disease was similar and different to the heat wave in many ways. They were different because they happened in different countries, yet they were similar because both the heat wave and trench foot hit all types of people; young, old, male, female, strong, weak, sick, healthy, etc. These two epidemics differed because the media played a clear role in the heat wave in Chicago, and on the other hand during the trench foot outbreak, there was no media, and things regarding battle and everyday life were much more "old fashioned." They were similar because both groups of people had to remember that just because trench foot was going around, or the heat wave was present, doesn't mean that everyone was affected by it, or that everyone that died during that time period died because of that. Lastly, when a group of people comes together, disease is more likely to result in a higher death toll. In the trenches, there were so many people and so many dirty things such as feces, dead animals, dead bodies, and rain water that all compiled to create this deadly disease. When a group of people comes together, a disease is bound to spread quickly and affect countless people. The heat wave was less of a group dilemma because it was not necessarily contagious, however people did need the support and assistance of others. There is a lot to compare and contrast between the heat wave in Chicago, and trench foot in Europe. 

blog 2 (11-15-11)

Response to "Dying Alone":

The heat wave in Chicago in 1995 was both a social disaster and a natural one. It was primarily a social disaster and time of awareness because many people died out of contact meaning they died alone from this heat wave in places such as behind doors, and in alleys, that no one would expect. This is a social issue because they died without putting closure on relationships and families. Since the elderly were the most vulnerable to death in this situation, that shifted the population socially. They were most vulnerable because they were often unable to move quicker, and they tend to be less modern than everyone else. When you are old and ill, it is harder to shift your life style than it is for an active young adult. Also, since this heat wave broke out and everyone was acting hectic and unorganized, they needed to trust people around them. City dwellers sometimes needed to trust their neighbors because when it was so hot they needed to leave doors open or something like that. Trust is a big aspect of social life, and this heat wave was an example of how an environmental issue affects social lives as well. Another major aspect of this heat wave in 1995 was the response by the government and the question if the government did enough and covered their responsibilities. Of course people argued that the government did not do enough because when a whole city is in trouble like that, they need someone to blame, so they blame their leaders who already have so many expectations placed on them. The government failed to implement a plan for what happens when a heat emergency like this occurs, and they waited till last minute to do it because they were not fully expecting it. After many bodies were already washed away, the authorities still stalled calling for more help and paramedics because they could not sense the magnitude of this epidemic. By 1999 Chicago experienced another sever heat wave, however the media played a bigger role in this event than it did in the issue in 1995. With the advanced communications, interactions, and overall technological advancements, police were sent door to door to check on people, public transportation was provided, and everything was more organized, therefor the death toll was reduced. Because of these heat waves, which were both a natural and a social disaster, the government learned things as well as the citizens and what they should expect from their leaders. From this, citizens learned that natural disasters that are uncontrollable should not be blamed on the government, and now they know how to prepare themselves for scenes like this in the future.

blog 1 (11-14-11)

Response to the Environment and World War:

The Industrial Revolution had a net positive affect on the world, and really helped sustain human life and many advancements sprouted through the Industrial Revolution. However, right after this revolution a War known as World War I broke out. Such a positive period in history and such a negative period in history happen so close together, and the world is always shifting. Not only do the amount of casualties and increase or decrease in population affect the world, but the reasons for those changes. World War I clearly demonstrated a bad relationship between society and the environment, along with all the deaths and injuries. During this war soldiers were required to live in trenches in order to escape their opponents and be secretive. However, along with living in these trenches came lice, disease, deaths, feces, spoiled food, and especially rain water. All of the water built up after several months carried these objects and even humans along with them, and resources of any sort became scarce. The impact of disease and the impact of the environment are two majors things that forever changed/will continue to change the world. There are many things in history that we cannot control, so how do we shape history? We ultimately cannot control how quickly disease spreads and how many people die. We cannot control the environment and the catastrophes that are randomly thrown at us. We cannot control other peoples major decisions and ideas? We do not know who will be born and how they will affect the world. We do not know how the environment is going to react to our treatment of it. We do not know what other disease might suddenly break out, or how many people will die. But we do know that things will always change and we have to prepare for what we can. Just like in a science experiment there is a controlled variable which we can individually and manually control, and there are those other variables which unfold themselves as the experiment continues and as we discover new things. The one thing we can control is ourselves. We can control how much effort we put into something and our motivations to start new ideas. We can control our hygiene and how we choose to interact with people and the environment we live in. We can control ourselves and how we want to make a difference in the world, while we cant control many other things around us...

blog 3 (11-13-11)

Thesis:

Given that there was already poverty in Haiti, when the earthquake hit it caused even more poverty due to the unstable government, unemployment, and growing population.

Topic Sentence:

There was a record of unstable government in Haiti even before the earthquake hit which made the catastrophe even more hectic and difficult, which ultimately led to poverty.

A. Disorganization regarding health and hospitals

B. Disorganization regarding safety and crimes

C. International affairs (which sometimes help more than their own government)

Topic Sentence: Because of the unemployment and lack of education, Haitians were driven into poverty and hunger.

A. Tough decisions to be made

B. Schooling system

C. Everyday life (how poverty, hunger, and the Gov. are all connected- one big issue)

Topic Sentence: The growing population in Haiti made everything harder because the amount of people dominated the amount of land, jobs, and resources available in Haiti.

A. It's a problem that is harder to control (along with all of the other issues)

B. Environment (humans and the environment sustain each other)

C. People do have hope

Thesis statement (restated): Before the earthquake in Haiti occurred, there was a dysfunctional government, a lack of jobs, and an overpopulation, and these dilemmas only continued to expand once the earthquake struck.

blog 2 (11-7-11)

Response to Environment/Industrial Revolution reading:


World War I officially began in August of 1914. I was wondering how a war officially is declared because it is obviously not a joyful event, so how are they established and then formally ended? I think that through media and through progression in our society this answer will continue to unfold itself. Because of the communications that we have today, we can state things in a much easier and more efficient fashion. Another point that I gathered from reading this was the idea of followers listening to their leaders. Actually not necessarily were these soldiers mentioned in the text followers, however they listened to authority just because they are ultimately considered "superior." Students listen to their teachers in class and they do everything they are told just because the teacher has a title placed on them which is known as being the authority, and no one dares to break those rules, otherwise you are looked at weirdly and differently. What if soldiers didn't listen to their commanders? What if students didn't listen to their principles? What if children didn't listen to their parents? What if society ignored the government? What if employees didn't listen to their bosses? Would life really be that different? I think that if no one attempts to step up, be a leader, and/or break the rules sometimes than not much will ever get accomplished or be changed. To have your own voice, or simply a voice at all is essential in many situations, and to just listen to someone and be blindly obedient will not get us very far in life. Just like our doctors tell us to eat in moderation, we need to listen in moderation; in other words there is a balance between following the rules while also speaking your mind and staying true to yourself and your own beliefs. To continue, after reading this I further understand the link and the connection between environmental based catastrophes and the idea of globalization. The mobility of humans and how interconnected everyone was, plus the close bondage between the environment and its people, plus the technologic advancements really shows how each layer of everyday life is interwoven. Not only do the  causes and the origin of the influenza matter, or even the aftermath, but the way it impacted and changed life is what really mattered in the long run. One could argue that the reasons for something happening is more important that what actually happened. Just like in math someone could say it doesn't matter what your answer is in the end, it matters how you got there and what process and route you took. However the devastation and the realization that this epidemic brought to the world was far more important than logistically why it happened.


The mobility allowed for a virus such as influenza was mainly possible because of the advancements that took place in society.

blog 1 (11-6-11)

"PAPER" (responses to the Black Death reading"

Purpose:
Author- Giovanni
Giovanni is evidently educated yet in this article he does not reference himself as a royal, how much money he has, or his personal place in society. I think Giovanni wrote this article because it was something that he experienced and witnessed with his own eyes. The purpose of writing this was to record an epoch disease and how it made an impact in the world. This article was written in order to state the causes and why this disease broke out, the events that took place, and the aftermath and how it affected future societies. The author is at stake because of his bias opinion, however any author and any piece of history has a bias, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The author does have a thesis, which I think is, "In the mid-fourteenth century, an outbreak of bunion plague spread rapidly across Europe from east to west. The Black Death was a social catastrophe that tore communities apart. The tearing of communities was referenced a lot in this article and how groups of people were isolated and destroyed.

Argument:
This text is trying to factually and fairly express what happened in Europe many years ago. In this article it talks about what the bubonic plague is and how the disease works, how it affected people and their placed in society, and how those people reacted and responded to such an epidemic. The text makes its case by showing and not telling that when chaos breaks out people are significantly more frantic and less able to make important decisions. Also, the negative responses from this disease only made things worse. I get a good sense that Giovanni executed his goal in trying to explain that because of all the details and knowledge that Giovanni expressed. The intended audience for this piece of writing is most likely anyone who did not experience the Bubonic Plague first hand. People who did know what happened and who were living in those moments either physically felt the pain and affects, or know what happened and have their own set of opinions. It was intended for that sort of audience because people who did not experience it should can learn what to do and what not to do in a situation like that, which is something anyone can take away from reading this article. The author made one point that was not clearly stated which was how some people lived "neutrally" while all of this was happening, meaning they were not super worried and didn't hide in their houses, but they didn't smile through life and remain joyful at every second either. I think this idea is unclear and very vague. If this thought were to be in detail the author would tell us how those "neutral" people interacted with others, if they lived separately from those with different approaches on life, and how and why they were not as affected as others. This author is reliable and credible because he described how he legitamently saw a dead man in the street, and watched two pigs go over to that dead man and take the rags and clothes off of that man, and only a few minutes later those pigs dropped dead on the floor. This specific scene shows how fast the plague spread and how severe it was. Obviously there are opinions in this article, but the amount of facts dominates the amount of opinion which is why I know this is reliable and truthful.

Presuppositions:
The ideas and values in this source differ from those values in our age. The way they treated those got sick back then is very different than the majority of people would treat and interact with sick people today. During the outbreak of the plague people avoided the sick, did not visit them, plus there was minimal decent medicine. On the other hand, today we have quality medicine and way more technology and we do not avoid people when they are sick we help them and visit them as much as possible. Additionally, during the Black Death in Europe people isolated themselves and decided to free their worries in their lives and simply "drink and laugh" constantly. This differs from society today because it is not that easy, meaning at this point in time there are too many distractions and things to worry about that that would not realistically happen. I assumed and interpreted that everyone in Europe and near there was completely and utterly aware of what was happening. A lot of times when something like this happens we don't realized how important and how horrifying it was until we stop and look back on it. This false assumption probably changed the way I read things in this article. There are things in America, even in Chicago, that happen which I do not always know about, so I can't assume that everyone knew what was happening and how serious it truly was.

Epistemology:
One interpretation and opinion that Giovanni expressed was how most of the lower class and big portion of the middle class were "pathetic" because they chose to stay in their homes hoping to stay safe. First of all, placing the title on the lower class and middle class is not fair because "the lower class" is not one person or one type of people and within the "lower class" live many different people with many different opinions and choices. Also, to place an adjective like pathetic on someone clearly shows it is an opinion. One fact that was presented in this article is that the disease spread through touching, talking, and simply interacting with people. I know that this is true because of the results of the disease- how many people ended up getting it, and how many people died. I don't think people would exaggerate a fact like this and it makes sense with all of the other context and facts throughout the article.

Relate:
(no other article to relate to)

blog 3 (11-3-11)

Extended/ expanded notes/ ideas from questions in class...

There are laws of modern society that are comparable to the Laws of Manu. There are also things that we do in our modern society that conflict with the spirit of the Laws of Manu. Some similar things are that many people are vegetarians and in the Laws of Manu it is illegal to eat meat. Today it is illegal to litter and throw garbage on the ground, and in the Laws of Manu they enforce how it is forbidden to harm the environment. Another way that we conserve the environment and organisms just like they did in the Laws of Manu is by only hunting and fishing strictly during certain seasons. However we use tons of gas, we unnecessarily kill animals, and we kill plants regularly which is causing pollution and extinction which is not something that is positively enforced in the Laws of Manu. The Laws of Manu prevented the spread of plagues to a great extent. Lots of disease is food-born and spread through meat and a polluted environment. Disease spreads through meat easily because of the way it is killed, and then the way it is handled, processed, and manufactured after that. When there are strict laws and an abundance of organic food, more health is present. The Laws of Manu projected hygienic living and prevented the spread of plagues. There are distinct connections between disease and the need for balance between humans and their environment. Us humans are the ones screwing and hurting the environment and in return we are the ones who get the diseases. The environment goes bad and then we are harmed, so when humans do something, there is a consequence placed on us in return. It is like one big cycle where we do something negative and get a negative outcome as well; a double negative does not make a positive, especially when humans the environment work so closely together. The way in which people responded to the Black Plague only made things worse. The doctors treatment of patients has improved because of the knowledge, technological advancements, and social skills we have gained up to this day. Also the containing of sewage, trash, and disease containing rats and animals has gotten a lot more organized and clean. When people complain and cause chaos during a viral and rapidly spreading disease, their train of thought becomes distorted. Just like those victims of the holocaust have seen experienced such trauma, that their ability to make decisions and just the way they live their lives is much more different than that of an "ordinary citizen." Those individuals  become less able and less thoughtful, therefor it made the situation worse. Today we trust doctors more and we have so much technology that we are not as frantic and as worried when a disease breaks out.

blog 2 (11-2-11)

There are patterns in history. A constant factor that has appeared in history is the fact that one human can make a difference, big or small, negative or positive, still a difference. It is obvious that individual leaders have had an impact on their followers. One man's idea, invention, or push to a revolution changes history. Great men and women change the course of history and they will continue to do so no matter what society is like, because humans have an inclination to admire and envy other people and their ideas. In other words, you always want to push yourself because you know there are always those people who are better than you, and those people influence you and you want to follow them which is why that is one pattern in history. Another pattern is that history is completely random. Environmentally history is completely unpredictable because natural disasters and the way our ecosystem reacts is something we have never been able to fully predict in the past and will never be able to completely prepare for. It depends a lot on the situation of the land a disaster is about to hit, and the after-effects which come with that. Additionally, we do not know when someone will come up with the next epoch invention or cure to a disease, and history unfolds itself slowly, we just have to be patient. Another pattern in world history is the fact that things move from simple to more complex. We keep gaining knowledge and though this knowledge might distract us from other things, we will never loose all of this knowledge and technological advancements that we have gained. There is continuously a better and more efficient way of accomplishing a job, and it will only get more rapid and more complex as the world continues to evolve. Something else that is a pattern in history is that there have seemingly always been systems within cultures. What I mean by that is when a civilization or a group is developed, there is always further divisions and "sections within those sections." For example, a civilization was formed and then within that there was a religious group, and within that religious group there was a racial group, and within than racial group was a middle class (soceoeconimical class) group, and within that group was a family, and within that family were the gendered groups, etc. Not only are things constantly getting more specific and more detailed, but the competition between groups of different people, as well as the similarities and unity amongst our nations is becoming more apparent. Something that is visible in all of history is the idea of economics. Not only does the amount of money one family have affect that specific family, it affects the economy and statistics in the world as whole. Money means a lot whether we like it or not because our economic status determines how we maneuver throughout our lives, and make important decisions. There are clear patterns in history, and one major one is the idea of change in general.

blog 1 (11-1-11)

I agree with The Laws of Manu, and I think they should be enforced today just like they were in the past. It is interesting to think about what things from our past have lasted until today, and what has completely been abolished and forgotten. These laws were separated into three categories, one being ethical dictums, another was offensive dictums, and the last one was self restriction dictums. Ethical dictums referred to offenses against the environment, but it does not just mean that there is a law against destructing the environment, but it includes a consequence if you break this law. From reading these set of rules I get the impression that the consequences are more serious and people are more afraid to break the rules than some laws and consequences that are around today. This is efficient because this way  people know if they attempt to break the rules there will be a serious punishment. The motto that I took away from these set of rules was "never harm a living creature," whether that be plants (environment), animals (organisms), or human beings. Also, in these set of rules enforced how eating meat is a serious and inexcusable crime. I would actually agree with that statement because killing millions of animals for food, especially living and innocent animals, is horrific. How would humans feel if we killed each other for food and business? That is not morally fair or acceptable and people would view other humans very different if a human did this but humans do not view other humans different when they kill and destroy animals... Another "small" thing that does not get a lot of concern and attention is the obstruction of plants in our ecosystems and environments. Us humans, being the "virus" we are step on plants and pollute them, as well as pull them out in the middle of their growing and thriving process to use for food and for leisure. I agree with all these rules that are supplied in the Laws of Manu, yet I do not strictly follow all of them, and I feel very badly about that. For another example, I disagree with homophobes and I one hundred percent accept gays and transgenders, however sometimes I feel uncomfortable around transgenders because they are so different from me. The way we treat our environment affects our bodies which affects our government, therefore all of these rules are well organized and interconnected!

second 5 sources

SOURCE ONE

Secondary-article

Collie, Tim. 'Silent emergency': Population, poverty ravage Haitian ecology. McClathy-Tribune News Service, Washington; December 14, 2004. Date accessed: November 1, 2011.

In this article is written how alarming the situation in Haiti was a few years ago, and how it is still that way today. It provides some statistics referring to the country as a whole, and the death toll, and the population. Lastly, the reason for some of Haiti’s disorganization and struggle is related to their relationship with the environment.

Quotes:

“A greater percentage of Haitians live in poverty than citizens of the war-ravaged Congo.”

“…The lack of trees and all. We're always at the mercy of the floods."

http://search.proquest.com/docview/457162915/132C4CD5AD03BBA5594/1?accountid=3360

SOURCE TWO

Secondary, article

The Guardian, page 22. After the quake Haiti population on the rebound, June 30, 2010. Date accessed: November 1, 2011.

Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/527996056?accountid=3360

The population is shifted, the economy is shifted, the government is shifted; who is there to blame? Around 230,000 casualties occurred in this 7.0 earthquake, and Haiti as well as other countries will work to rebuild the pride in Haiti.

SOURCE THREE

Deckelbaum, D. L., M.D. (2010). The Haiti earthquake: A personal perspective. Canadian Medical Association.Journal, 182(5), E241-E241-2. Date accessed: November 1, 2011.

Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/204842272?accountid=3360

The deaths and the sicknesses contributed to the poverty because of the money used to pay for surgery and hospitalization and for the deaths.

SOURCE FOUR

Helping the people of Haiti. 2010. Irish Times, Jan 18, 2010. Date accessed: November 1, 2011

Retrieved from:

http://search.proquest.com/docview/309228729?accountid=3360

“Madam - The terrible natural disaster that has befallen the people of Haiti should not blind us to the fact that many of the deaths were avoidable and many Haitians died simply from the effects of poverty.”

SOURCE FIVE

Primary- article and pictures

Costello, Emily. 2004. Fighting hunger in HAITI. Scholastic Action. May 10. Date accessed: November 1, 2011.

Retrieved from: http://search.proquest.com/docview/211026495?accountid=3360

This connects hunger and poverty as one big, interconnected issue.

first 5 sources

SOURCE ONE

Primary-article

Boley, Albert. “Devastated Haiti needs our compassion.” Oscala Star- Banner, February 28, 2010. Date accessed: October 23, 2011.

Keywords: poverty, Haiti, earthquake, in

Retrieved from

:http://search.proquest.com/docview/390308842/132AB4363863FC8B17C/2?accountid=3360

--Reasons for poverty in Haiti

Quote: “But has this poverty been caused by overpopulation? No. Have their children caused this poverty? No. The poverty in Haiti has been caused by generations of greedy, dishonest and lawless leaders who have drained their nation. The leaders -- political, military and financial -- are responsible for Haiti's poverty.”

SOURCE TWO

Primary-article

Anonymous. “Haiti's self-inflicted poverty makes it helpless during a disaster.” (2010, Jan 20). Deseret News, pp. A.15. Date accessed: October 23, 2011.

Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/docview/351812556?accountid=3360

Deseret News

Keywords: anonymous interview in magazine article

SOURCE THREE

Primary- article

Starnes, R. (2006, Jul 31). Poverty in focus: Haiti shown through the eyes of its teens. The Gazette, pp. A.8-A8. Date accessed: October 23, 2011.

Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/docview/434352329?accountid=3360

Quote: “There is no better way to tell a story than through the eyes of the people living it.”

This article mostly says that through the youth and through expressing our feelings through art, problems can be solved.

SOURCE FOUR

https://plus.google.com/s/poverty%20in%20haiti

“Poverty In Haiti” Video

SOURCE FIVE

Primary- article

Walton, David. “Responding to Cholera in Post-Earthquake Haiti” 2011.

From the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School; the Division of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital; and Partners in Health (all in Boston.) Date accessed: October 23, 2011.

Retrieved from

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1012997