This week's current events blog is a little different.
Instead of you reading a blog and answering questions about it, you will, instead, find a blog and write questions about it. Here are the guidelines:
1. Find an online article that relates a story about someone who had to overcome adversity.
2. In the comments section of this post, write a paragraph-long summary of the story.
3. Come up with five questions that you could ask someone about the story. These should be both "recall" questions (Who said this? Who is this person? etc.) and "debatable" questions (questions with no clear-cut answer). Type out these questions underneath your summary.
Tanner Bramlett
ReplyDelete1.article: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/10/16/pennsylvania-mom-defies-odds-to-participate-in-nyc-marathon-after-paralyzing/
2.Christine Markow, 39, was paralyzed at the age of 19 from a sledding accident, and was told she would never be able to walk again. This accident broke her pelvis and ribs, and fractured the cervical spine in her neck. What paralyzed her was the fracture T-12 and L-1 vertebrae. But after months of rehabilitation, she is now making progress. At 39, Markow can now walk with assistance and prepares to participate in a NYC marathon. After many surgeries resulting in failure to heal her, companies are now setting up fundraiser to help her.
3.
a.How did Markow get paralyzed?
b.What was injured from Markow's accident?
c.How many kids does Markow have?
d.In 2003, what type of trip did Markow go on, and what did she say about it?
e.Doctors told Markow that she would never be able to walk again, do you believe doctors should or should not tell their patients this, and why?
Casey Coggins
ReplyDeletehttp://billygraham.org/story/joni-eareckson-tada-on-disability-god-if-i-cant-die-show-me-how-to-live/
Joni Eareckson Tada is a true overcomer. At the age of seventeen she had a diving accident, leaving her a quadriplegic. Her disability caused her to be depressed, angry, and suicidal until she cried out to God saying, "God if I can't die, show me how to live." Now, every day Jesus is who gives her the strength she needs to cope with her struggles and have happiness instead of sadness. Now, she sees a reason to rejoice over her disability, for it allows her to tell others about Christ and his infinite love. Not only does she minister to those in need by speaking at events but she also encourages others by being an artist, singer, radio host, and author. Joni's main message through it all remains constant: even though you may not receive physical healing from a situation, you can receive a spiritual healing, allowing you to overcome any challenge and have continual joy. Joni works with the Billy Graham Crusades, ministering to people the wonderful message that when you trust in Him, you can overcome any tough situation; she herself is the living proof.
1. How old was Joni when she had her accident?
2. In what mental and physical conditions did Joni's accident leave her in?
3. What kinds of work does Joni do to offer encouragement to others?
4. Do you think Joni's argument for living with a disability would make a strong argument against the "assisted dying" act? Why?
5. What is your opinion on Joni's message? Do you believe that spiritual healing, not physical healing, is enough for one to overcome a tough situation?
April McCool
ReplyDeleteJ.K. Rowling, on a train from Manchester to London in 1990, conceived her thoughts for Harry Potter. Rowling, whose train was delayed, was very enthusiastic about her idea but did not have a pen to write it down nor did she want to ask for one. An influence to the Harry Potter novels came from Rowling's own experience of loosing her mother in December of 1990. In 1991, she moved to Portugal to become and English teacher. In December of 1993, Rowling returned to England to finish the first novel. The finished manuscript was sent to several agents, Christopher was the result, and then was rejected by 12 major publishers, and finally settling with Bloomsbury company. The first novel came out in 1996 and today 1st editions are worth £25,000. In 1998, Warner Brothers secured film rights for the series. The films have exposed the success of the series making it on of the most recognizable franchises of literature and film.
1. Who is J.K. Rowling?
2. When did Rowling created the idea of Harry Potter?
3. What is the company who took on the Harry Potter series?
4. What is the overall effect of the article?
5. Does Rowling's story have an influence on young adults and children?
http://www.biographyonline.net/writers/j_k_rowling.html
Lauren Beatty
ReplyDelete“Transgender widow”, Nikki Araguz Loyd, lost her firefighter husband, Captain Thomas Araguz. He was in the line of duty when he was killed. Nikki’s marriage was voided only a month after his passing. People who were supposed to support her, such as friends, coworkers of Thomas’s, and family all abandoned her. She was shamed for being transgender. Nikki was invited by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to the annual “Survivors Conference”, where she felt secure. However, since her marriage was voided she could not be honored or recognized as a widow. Almost five years later, after remarrying, her marriage was deemed official to her late husband and the NFFF organization invited her back to be recognized. Nikki finally felt relief and pride as a “transgender widow” after receiving her flag and being recognized by the President of the United States Barack Obama.
1. Who is the transgender widow?
2. What adversity did Nikki face?
3. What organization invited Nikki to their annual conference?
4. Why was Nikki not able to be recognized as a survivor?
5. In your opinion, should family, friends, and others support someone in a tragedy even if that person has done something they do not agree with? Why?
Mayson McGee: Week of 10/19/15
ReplyDelete1) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/25/successful-people-obstacles_n_3964459.html
2) Bill Gates has not always been rich. He at first created a company called, Traf-O-Data (a device which could read traffic tapes and process the data). It failed miserably, when he and his partner Paul Allen tried to sell it, it did not even work. It did not stop them, a couple of years later the mess up of the Traf-O-Data help them develop the first product of Microsoft. Which turned Bill Gates into the world's richest man.
Questions:
3) 1) Who were the two partners who helped make the first product of Microsoft?
2) Who is the world's richest man?
3) Who was Bill Gates Partner?
4) Do you think that Bill Gates and Paul Allen made a good choice to keep working after their first company failure?
5) Do you think that any good came out of the Traf-O-Data?
Emily Free
ReplyDeleteJulia Clukey is an Olympic athlete that competes in the sport of luge. In 2011, Clukey was diagnosed with a brain disorder called Arnold-Chiari malformation, which prohibits fluid circulation around the brain. This caused numerous problems for the athlete, so she made the decision to go through with a surgery that would remove a section of her skull to allow the fluid to circulate around the brain without any issues. Clukey had a strong support system that mainly consisted of family of friends who supported her constantly through her hard times. Fourteen months after her surgery, Clukey was back on the track. She didn't let the trials she was facing deter her from what she loved to do.
3.) Who is Julia Clukey?
What is the name of Clukey's brain disorder?
What sport does she play?
What lesson can be taken away from Clukey's story?
How do strong support systems play such a huge role in recovery?
Drew Gardino
ReplyDeleteArticle on Devon Still's daughter Leah Still:
- Leah Still who turned five a few months ago was first diagnosed with cancer in June 2014 was estimated to have a fifty- fifty chance of surviving. Since Leah was diagnosed with cancer she has inspired millions across not only the NFL but across the world. When Leah's dad Devon, a defensive back for the Bengals, first learned about his daughter's sickness he said, "I would go down to the chapel and cry. I would ask God why did He gave my daughter this fight?" Through all of the struggle between Devon and Leah, Devon tells Leah everyday, "Never give up an to never let this sickness get the best of you." With this positive attitude Leah and Devon have given awareness to cancer and have raised millions of dollars for cancer. Leah is now in remission and Devon continues to raise money and awareness for cancer. Both Leah and Devon have over come extreme adversity Leah for battling cancer at five and not giving up and Devon for being a parent going through all of this when his daughter is five and for not giving up.
-Devon was given the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award at the ESPYs. Unfortunately Leah could not be there due to some problems with her medicine but here is the link to Devon's speech he gave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpmsKxOc0z4
Questions:
-Who is Leah Still?
-What does Leah's dad do for a living?
-How old was Leah when she found out she had cancer?
-How would you raise awareness if you had a child in Leah's position?
-How would you react if you had a child in this position?
Drew Gardino
ReplyDeleteArticle on Devon Still's daughter Leah Still:
- Leah Still who turned five a few months ago was diagnosed with cancer on June 2014. Leah is Devon Still's daughter, Devon is a defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals. When they first found out that Leah had cancer doctors told them she had a fifty- fifty chance of surviving. Leah has inspired millions of people not only in the NFL but millions of people around the world. Devon when he was told his daughter had cancer said, "I would go down to the chapel and just cry. I would ask God why He gave my daughter this fight?" Devon everyday since his daughter got cancer tells her, "Never to give up and to never let this fight get the best of her." Devon and Leah with this positive attitude have raised awareness about cancer and have raised millions of dollars for cancer. Leah is now in remission and even though she is still in remission her and her father continue the fight to raise awareness and to raise money for cancer.
-Devon was given the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award at the 2015 ESPYs. Unfortunately Leah was not able to make it to the ESPYs due to complications in her medicine. Here is the video of Devon's speech he gave at the Award show.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpmsKxOc0z4
Questions:
-Who is Leah?
-What does her dad do for a living?
-When was Leah diagnosed?
-How would you react if you had a daughter in this position?
-How would you try to raise awareness for cancer is you were in Devon's position?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/07/malala-yousafzai-hard-to-kill-taliban
ReplyDeleteMalala thinks she has lost herself. Throughout the conversation, she laughs a lot. She has learned a lot from her parents. Her father was planning on becoming a jihadist and being a martyr when he was young, but he was too young to do so. They discuss the brainwashing of young people by the Taliban.Malala always wanted to be visible and now she is.
1)What is Malala's best friend's name?
2)What journalist helped Malala write her book?
3)What is Malala's father's name?
4)What was Malala's father planning on becoming when he was young?
5)Do you think Malala should have stopped the fight for education after she was shot? Why or why not?
BRIAN PHAM
ReplyDelete1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sari-sheehan/a-recurring-dream-changed_b_8174266.html
2. A girl has a "tiger dream" that reflects her life at age six, which symbolizes that she is struggling to maintain her social life. Throughout the years, she begins to have the dreams more frequently with each occurrence leaving her unsure of her outcome. However, she understands that the dream stands as a kind of motivation that will push her to achieve a much more interactive life than the one she had before. She takes steps to achieve her goals and is even encouraged by her mother. When she reaches the age of eighteen, her dreams finally show the outcome that she has achieved her goals in reforming and reshaping her life and is the last time she will ever see them.
3. 1) What dreams are constantly plaguing the narrator? At what age did they stop occurring?
2) Why does the narrator's mother encourage her to take drama classes?
3) How does the dream change to reflect the narrator's changing life?
4) Many people have been affected by the difficulty of maintaining a social life. If you were put in a position comparable to that of the narrator's, would you seek change or live a life parallel to that the narrator's? Explain.
5) If faced with having to converse with an introvert, would you choose to either push them away or talk and allow them to acclimate? Explain.
kayla compton
ReplyDeletehttp://www.buzzfeed.com/jinamoore/women-refugees-fleeing-through-europe-are-told-rape-is-not-a#.kyEj35P2lj
this article shows how refugees in europe are struggling with things such as rape, and sexual predators. many "officials" of different groups believe there is no problem of sexual predators or rape cases among these refugees, and saying there is also no gender problem. however, many refugees, young girls or older women, are finding out it is a problem because of overcrowded hotels and bathrooms making it an easy area to abduct someone, or because they need things such as food and water, and many men see this as a chance to take advantage of them. these problems are occurring also because no one knows exactly how many refugees are crossing any boarder at any time, so there is no way to know how many women there are. because of this many do not receive medical attention either, so many things could go unnoticed.
1. how old is the first girl in the story and what is her name?
2.who is Melita Šunjić and what did she say about this issue?
3. how many euros did it cost to sleep on a hotel floor a night? how much is that in USD?
4. if you were in a country where you were being threatened for just existing, would you travel across europe, not knowing where you may end up? why?
5. how do you believe this problem should be handled? how can people help the refugee women who are in danger of sexual assault?
Jane Frances Armour
ReplyDelete1. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/12/nyregion/13-who-defeated-adversity-earn-new-york-times-college-scholarships.html?_r=0
2. This article is about 13 high school students who overcame financial difficulties and excelled in school. These students received financial scholarships to go to college. The article talks about each individual student and their struggle financially and how through all of the adversity they look on the positive side. Through all the bad they look for the good, and they make good from the bad. They strive to make a difference and be influential in the world. These students are examples of how through adversity great things will come.
3. 1) Where did Ms. Nope go to high school? 2) Who has Aspergers? 3) What does Ms. Zakaria want to become? 4) Do you think that if someone goes through adversity that it makes them a better person from it? Why or why not? 5) Do you think most people see the good in the bad or just the bad? Why or why not?
~Heather Williams
ReplyDeletehttp://www.interconnectedlives.com/overcoming-adversity/5/
This article is about the famous jazz figure, Ray Charles, and how he overcame adversity. Ray Charles was completely blind ever since he was seven-years-old. Charles wrote and played the songs "Georgia’s On Your Mind " and "Hit the Road Jack." Charles continued his music career even though he was blind. He also had to deal with the adversity of racism. Ray Charles is an amazing man who has overcame many adversities.
1. Who is Ray Charles?
2. Who were the other blind artists?
3. Who is John Milton?
4. Do you think that racism is actually an adversity? Explain your reasoning.
5. Was Ray Charles blindness a true adversity? Explain.
Ben O
ReplyDeleteMy article is about Stephen Sumner, who was in a scooter accident. One day, as he was riding his scooter, a motorist crashed into him breaking his collarbone, ribs, his arm and leg were crushed. Unfortunately, the doctors were only able to save the arm. They had to amputate his leg right below the knee. He has had many a nightmares about this accident from different angles. This was caused mainly by the phantom pain that he was experiencing in his nonexistent leg. He said it was excruciating pain. The doctors gave him him a prosthetic leg to see if that would ease the pain. It did but he still had excruciating pain. Finally, he started the mirror therapy. This helped him so much that he stopped having the phantom pain. Instead of being pessimistic about his life, he decided that he wanted to help those with lost limbs by teaching them how to use the mirror to heal their pain.
1.When did the accident happen?
2. What was Stephen Sumner's calling?
3. Should he just have thought about himself and not do his calling?
4. How did he help those overseas?
5. Who said, "Optimism. Mind over matter. I thought I could and I did?"
Brandon Appling
ReplyDeleteA girl named Jessica was diagnosed with cancer in her left leg at the age of 11 in 1994. Shortly after she was diagnosed, her parents decided to amputate the leg. Later on in her life, Jessica became the first recruit of the women's wheelchair basketball team at the University of Alabama. Then she played on the U.S. sitting volleyball team. All of this was accomplished years after she was diagnosed with cancer, learned of her father's death, and her house was hit by a tornado in the time span of a just a few months.
1. What year was Jessica Diagnosed?
2.How old was she?
3. What University did she attend?
4.If your child were to be diagnosed with this type of cancer, would you decide to amputate his/her leg? Why or why not?
Grace Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dashanne-stokes/from-abused-and-homeless-_b_8098918.html
2. This article about a man named DaShanne Stokes. Stokes grew up abused, neglected, stalked, and strangled. He struggled with anxiety, depression, and was suicidal. He overcame these tragedies by surrounding himself with caring, and loving people. Because of the way he was treated and the life he lived, he wants to work to advance civil right and social justice. He earned two graduate degrees, became a social commentator, published author, and civil rights activists. Stokes hopes that by sharing his story it will help encourage others to overcome their adversities in their lives as he did.
3. 1. Who is DaShonne Stokes?
2. What adversities did he face?
3. What gives his life direction and meaning?
4. Do you think that when people share their stories it changes others lives as well? Why or why not?
5. Would you be willing to share your story with others if you thought it would help someone else out? Why or why not?
mills Harrison
ReplyDelete1. I choose an article on the first three women who passed the Army Ranger training course.
2. In the article it talks about the first three women to pass through Ranger school. The three soldiers names are Maj. Lisa Jaster, Capt. Kristen Griest, and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver. These three women had to over come a male ran organization and pass the hardest training known to man. The three soldiers had to do the recycle program in which they cant pass the four phases of training but can go back and restart training from day one. Only 50% of those who go through ranger training pass and less than 30% of the 50 go all the way through without recycling. Two male soldiers were given the chance to recycle but they didn't. The training last 62 days and when Jaster graduates she will have been in training 180 days.
3.
- Why do you think the Army Rangers is a male run organization?
- Who were the three women who made it through the test?
- Why do you think the males declined the recycling offer?
- Do you think that it is right for women to join the military special forces and be in the heart of combat?
-Why do you think only 50% make it through Ranger training?
Brianna Snow
ReplyDelete1. Life is Tough: Overcoming Hardships and Failure
2. In this blog a women is explaining all of the problems she has faced in her life and revealing her succession after words. She also compares her stories to others that are similar and she discusses why she believes she became successful. She counsels and she believes that the positive and the negative in your life determines how your life is going to be. She says that she believes even if people come from terrible backgrounds, but still have the love and support they need, they can be successful.
3. a) Who did the author use as her examples of successful people who dealt with hard times?
b) What does the author believe the key to succession is?
c) What were the risk and protective factors that the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention said would determine child's chance of committing violent acts?
d) Do you agree with the authors opinion on what a child needs in order to become successful?
e) Do you think others have more of an effect on one than one has on themselves? Or do you think one controls everything they do themselves?
Katelyn Hardy
ReplyDelete1. Ethiopia: Overcoming Adversity: An Ethiopian Child Bride's Struggle For Education
http://allafrica.com/stories/201312131074.html
2. Alemtsahye Gebrekidan grew up in Ethiopia, and without say, had to marry a boy in her village at the age of 10. At the age of 13, she became a mother and her husband was killed in the Ethiopian Civil War. When she turned 15, she was trafficked out to Egypt to work as and unpaid domestic servant and later the next year, trafficked to London to work as a domestic servant for the same family. The family would lock her in the house without food and money when they went abroad, so she eventually escaped. She applyed for asylum and they tried to put in a foster program, but she refused because she wanted her independence, and more importantly, an education. After arriving in the UK, she began her first English class and learn how to read and write. It was hard for her to get a job, because she lacked the skills that employers were wanting. Still, she realized her passion for those women and girls that were being forced into child marriage and wanted to start a company to help them. So she created a foundation called "Fomer Child Wives Foundation" to let these victims know that they are not alone. They work with these girls by helping them to gain their confidence back and advice on how they should deal with their problems. They also teach them writing skills that might help with the chance of them getting a steady income. Alemtsahye Gebrekidan finally went back to Ethiopia and met her son. She has warned him about the dangers of making children marry young and she is sure that he won't. She hopes to continue to give girls hope and strength to turn their backs on child marriages.
3. - How old was Alemtsahye Gebrekidan when she got married?
- Was it easy for her to get a job after escaping from her job as a domestic servant? Explain.
- What was the organization called that she created?
- Do you think it is morally wrong for people of a young age to get married? Explain.
- Do you think it is morally wrong for parents to arrange marriages? Explain.
http://www.biographyonline.net/humanitarian/rosa-parks.html
ReplyDeleteRosa Parks is an African American woman that was born on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee. Growing up she was apart fundraisers and meetings for stopping injustice. She is most known for the Montgomery bus boycott, where she refused to give her seat on a bus to a white man. She is one of the most well known and respected person apart of the civil rights movement.
1. When and where was Rosa Parks born?
2. What movement was she apart of?
3 . What action was she most known for?
4. What would you have done if you were in her spot?
5 . She disobeyed rules for what she believed in. Is that right or wrong?
Sam Webb
Abby Ingle
ReplyDelete< http://www.urbanspectrum.com/article/2015/10liz-murray-distinguished-speaker >
This article is about Liz Murray, an author and public speaker. Murray grew up with parents who were poor and addicted to drugs. Her mother died, leaving her to fend for herself. With the help of her teachers, Liz Murray was able to excel in her academics. She made good grades, and attended Harvard with a scholarship provided by The New York Times. Murray has written a novel, and lifetime has made a movie, Homeless to Harvard, about her inspiring story. She now travels the country as a speaker and advocate for homeless youth.
1. What is the title of Liz Murray's book?
2. What job does her sister have?
3. What company/ organization provided Liz's scholarship?
4. What subject is she currently studying at Colombia?
5. Liz Murray is now an advocate for homeless youth and shares her story around the country. If she was able to escape poverty, do you believe that everyone can do the same?
Hannah Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. http://adversityofbethanyhamilton.weebly.com/
2. This article is about a woman who had to overcome a great deal of adversity. She faced many hardships and had to try and make things work with only the use of one arm. She was a very skilled surfer who was out surfing one day and got bite by a shark. The shark bite her whole arm off and left her in despair, but luckily there were people there to save her from bleeding out everywhere. She stayed very calm but had to learn how to do things with only one arm. She recovered very well from all of the surgeries that she had to have. Now she inspires people to always go for dream even if you are faced with adversity. Always get back when you are knocked down because you never know how changed of a person you can be unless you actually fight for what you really want. People look up to Bethany now and think of her even as a role model. She was faced with major adversity but she overcame with the help of friends, family. and God.
3. 1. What was Bethany's quote that she said?
2. Did Bethany ever get back out onto the water?
3. How did she deal with what happened to her?
4. Did Bethany ever doubt herself?
5. In your opinion, if you were in Bethany's shoes how would you handle her situation that she went through?
1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sotomayor-tells-life-story-shaped-by-disease-overcoming-adversity/2013/01/13/17e75fd2-5b3a-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html
ReplyDeleteAaron Pugh
2. This article focuses on Sonia Sotayor and her problems in life. She first had to fight through race and gender circumstances. Being a Latina in America really forced her to have to work three times as hard. Also Sotomayor is from a poor family and neighborhood. Based off of Sotomayor's circumstances she was supposed to be nothing, but she fought through her adversity to become the first Latinas justice.
3.
1. How old was Sotomayor when she was diagnosed with diabetes?
2. What two languages are "My beloved world" being published in?
3. What is one reason why "My Beloved World" was written?
4. Why has Sotomayor never had children?
5. What did cousin Nelson die from?
Christina Cabanero
ReplyDelete1) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/21/kayla-montgomery-runner-teen-with-ms_n_6200754.html
2)Kayla Montgomery is one of the many athletes who has overcome large adversities within her life. When she was 14 she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Instead of giving up sports, such as soccer and track, she pushed on. During a track race Kayla losing all feeling in her legs and will often collapse seconds after crossing the finish line. Despite her physical setbacks, she managed to work through the MS and become the top 3200 meter runner in North Carolina and the 21st top runner in the United States.
3)What is Kayla Montgomery’s time that placed her 21st runner in the nation? What does MS stand for and what is it? How does Kayla’s coach feel about her progress? Why did Kayla choose to continue with sports after her diagnosis? If you had a child with MS would you allow them to continue on with sports, pushing themselves as hard as Kayla Montgomery?
1. http://time.com/3340831/polio-fdr-roosevelt-burns/
ReplyDelete2. The article gives the story about how FDR contracted Polio and how he overcame it. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was an upcoming politician when he was randomly stricken with polio, which would partially cripple him for life. The media thought this would be the end of FDR, but he did not let his condition change him. Roosevelt overcame adversity in his condition and stood strong to become the single most popular president in the history of the United States, being elected a total of four times, a feat which no president will ever accomplish again. Roosevelt had the help of many of his staff to assist him whenever he tried to walk and was in front of cameras, but on his own time he was bound to a wheelchair due to the polio.
3.
1. Why did FDR choose to appear standing unnaturally in front of the media instead of being sat down in his wheelchair?
2. What did the author mean by that the polio should have been "the end of FDR"?
3. How did FDR overcome adversity? What obstacles did he Face?
4. Who was FDR's main supported in overcoming these obstacles?
5. How did FDR contract the polio virus? What year was it?
http://www.ijreview.com/2014/04/133465-world-victim-becoming-popular-5-amazing-people-conquered-great-adversity/
ReplyDeleteThis article is about 5 amazing people that have overcame if struggling events. Each persons story/difficulties are told and what they have done after they have accomplished their difficulty. The article also states what caused their difficulty and what they had to go through in order to overcome their adversity.
1. What was Janis Ollson diagnosed with?
2. What did Clayton Christensen survive?
3. How much is John Paul Jones Dejoria worth?
4. Should the level of someones disabilities hold them back?
5. Should people with disabilities be allowed to work them same jobs we do?
Cole Frederick
ReplyDeleteRonnie Lott was a professional football player in the NFL. During a game in 1985, Lott seriously injured his finger trying to tackling someone. He was forced with a decision to put a pin in it, and miss the next season recovering, or he could have it amputated and continue to play. Ronnie chose to have it amputated and kept playing that season. Afterwards, he claims that it made him sick to look at, and he didn't expect that. Despite the gruesomeness, he continued to play in the league for several more years with the San Francisco Fourty-Niners.
1.What team did Ronnie Lott play for?
2.How did he injury his finger?
3.What choice did he make about his finger?
4.Should Ronnie have chose to cut his finger off, just to continue playing the game of football?
5.Ronnie was under a lot of pressure with this decision, and probably wasn't thinking straight at the time and didn't consider the aftermath of this at the time, should the coach have let Ronnie make this decision knowing he might not be thinking clearly?
Matt Sloan-
ReplyDeletehttp://www.businessinsider.com/rags-to-riches-story-of-oprah-winfrey-2015-5
Oprah Winfrey is a perfect example of how hard work and how having a philosophy by which you live by, can take you anywhere. She is now the only black woman on the forbes list for the top 400 richest people in america. she was born to a teenager mom and spent the first few years of her life on her grandmothers farm. she then spent her early preteen years living in a boarding where she grew up in poverty and endured physical and sexual abuse. She was first raped at the age of 9 by her 19 year old cousin. She began to work hard through high school and got herself a full scholarship to TSU but left college early to pursue a career in media. She rose to the top and soon had her own show called the oprah winfrey show. She has become extremely popular and is now a multi billionaire.
1. At what age did oprah move in with her father?
2. Who was Oprah's mentor when it came to living life a certain way?
3. What state did oprah first live in?
4. She became the first what before the age of 20?
5. With Oprah coming from one of the worst background you can come from, and rising to the top to become a billionaire, does this mean that people with "disadvantages" in life, deserve extra benefits in order to "make something out of their life", or no because it is capable to rise from the bottom like oprah did? How much affect do you think one's childhood have on the way their life turns out?
Rett Saele
ReplyDelete1. Aron Ralston is a mountaineer/outdoorsman who did most of his expeditions in southeast Utah. While he was out on a trek in April of 2005, a boulder fell on him pinning his arm between two rocks in a cavern. The kicker is that he didn't tell a single person where he had gone. He spent 127 hours surviving with only a few ounces of water and very little food. In a split decision when he was nearing death he decided to amputate his own arm to set himself free. Because of his courage and bravery he survived and still to this day goes on treks in the outdoors. The only difference is now he always leaves a note at his home saying where he has gone.
1. Where and when did the accident take place?
2. What vital mistake did Ralston make that almost cost him his life?
3. How many hours did he spend out in the caverns of Utah surviving?
4. If you ever decided to go on a trek out in the wilderness who would you tell? What would you take with you?
5. In your opinion do you think Ralston was brave or just plane stupid for his actions that he took place in his story? Why do you feel this way? Would you be able to survive for 127 hours?
Yasmine Evans
ReplyDelete1. http://www.biography.com/people/jackie-joyner-kersee-9358710
2. Jackie Kersee was diagnosed with asthma but eventually became an Olympic track and field star.
3. what is a heptathlon? Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee is the greatest track and field star. Agree? Why do you think Kersee became focused on the Olympics?
Jake Presley
ReplyDelete2nd period
Jim Carrey has not always been the wealthy, well known comedian tat he is today. Jim Carrey and his family were actually not very wealthy at all. Jims father was an unemployed musician ad could not support the family all alone. Jim decided to drop put of school as a 15 year old boy to help support his family. He was not living a normal 15 year old boys life style at all. This still did not stop him from becoming what he dreamed about. Jim went on pursuing his dream and became the well known comedian that we know today in all the Hollywood movies. He had a rough start but he overcame the obstacles of being poor, not going to school, and even living in a van and is now the Jim Carrey that we know today.
1) Who is the article about?
2) What obstacles does he/she face?
3) In your opinion should a young child feel obligated to drop out of school to help support his family instead of getting his/her education?
4) Do you think that just because celebrities are so well off now that we just assume that they have always been as wealthy as they are now?
5) What was his/her fathers job and why did it make it hard to support his family?
Colby Free 3rd
ReplyDeletehttps://www.guideposts.org/positive-living/surfer-bethany-hamilton-has-strong-faith-after-shark-attack?nopaging=1
In this article narrorator, Tom Hamilton tells the story of the time his daughter was bite by a shark while surfing. Tom explains it was a normal morning and she was just headed out to surf. Tom had surgery planned that day so tom found out about Bethany because they needed the O.R. he was in for her. Tom explains a lot, that in those times of wondering if she was going to be okay, he put his faith in God. After Bethany's surgery Tom goes to see her and realizes she had lost her left arm. so not only did Tom wonder if his surfing addicted daughter would ever want to surf again, but he also wondered if she ever would be able to. No less than a month later Bethany had gotten back on her board and back in the ocean, doing what she loves.
1. Who was with Bethany during the attack?
2. why was Tom already at the hospital when Bethany came in?
3. What had caused Tom to wonder if she would ever be able to surf again?
4. Do you think Toms faith in God is what allowed him and Bethany to overcome this adversity? why or why not.
5. Do you think that you would want to do something again if you had already been badly affected by it and there was another possibility of that happening? why or why not.
Gretchen Whisenant
ReplyDeleteWhen Emily Stroia was young she faced hardships with her family, they were unhealthy and dysfunctional. Many times she felt scared for her life or felt like she didn't have a purpose. She dealt with this by turning to God through prayer. She had a mantra prayer that she said that gave her comfort. She found God in nature, the people around her, and in herself. Before graduating high school, Emily found a new place to stay that would be safe for her and built herself back up with the help of her councilor. She believes that anything is possible though faith and power.
1. What did Stroia call her mantra prayer?
2. What was her career right out of high school? Where did she move to? What is her current career?
3. What does Emily believe God does to help her?
4. What advice does Emily give to help overcome grief?
5. How could Emily's advice for overcoming grief and adversity connect to her faith and religion?
Brooke Allen
ReplyDeletehttp://www.today.com/health/recovered-anorexic-now-inspiring-others-example-t47091
Amalie Lee is a 20 year old Norewigan student who suffered from anorexia until two years ago when she entered treatment. Amalie had begun to restrict her diet by eating little to no food every day. This eating disorder progressed so far that she began to fear for her life; her body weight was dangerously low her body no was longer functioning properly. She secluded herself from her friends and family and became completely obsessed with her weight and food. Then, in 2013, she entered treatment for her diesease. Now, she acts as a role model for others struggling with weight and body issues by speaking about her journey to recovery from anorexia.
1) How many calories a day did Amalie have to eat a day in order to recover?
2) How did her personality and overall demeanor change when she was dealing with anorexia?
3) What did Amalie say that her anorexia was for her?
4) In your opinion, how do you think, if at all, the media influences teenagers' self-image? Do you think that it is harmful, and if so in what ways?
5) Eating disorders are a huge issue, especially with teenagers. More likely than not, every teen knows someone who either has or had an eating disorder, whether they know it or not. However, many people believe that it is for attention or that it's a selfish act. What is your opinion on the causes and reasons of an eating disorder and what do you think, if anything, should be done in order to decrease the number of people suffering with this disease?
Kelsey Appiah-Opoku
ReplyDeletehttp://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/10/20/target-showcases-children-with-disabilities-in-halloween-costume-mail-advertisement/
It has become very common to see only "average" people in advertisements for most major companies. So common that Target's recent release of a catalog that featured a child with Spina Bifida made the news. The young girl in the ad supports herself with her crutches while modeling a Queen Elsa Halloween costume, alongside several other children in Halloween attire. The ad quickly gained a lot of support from families of disabled children who felt their children were finally being represented to the world in a casual way.
1. What does Lucy Castillo have in common with the child in the ad?
2. What does Charmaine Cruz believe could come from featuring people with disabilities in advertisements?
3. Who is Gail Williamson?
4. Based on Castillo's words, what message does the advertisement seem to show about kids with disabilities?
5. Do you believe that Target or other retailers should continue featuring disabled children in their advertisements? Why or why not? In what ways might the ad have a negative impact on the disabled community or even on Target's sales/support?
John McDonough
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12688033
Muamar Gaddafi seized power in Libya in 1969. He developed his own political philosophy and used it to oppress his people. He was often very charismatic but also punished dissidents and made himself and his family rich. Gaddafi claimed to be a champion of freedom but himself upheld strict security. After the revolution in Tunisia in 2010, revolution began in Libya. As the revolt grew, Gaddafi responded more and more ruthlessly but the UN stepped in to protect the civilians. Gaddafi was killed after National Transitional Council found him in the city of Sirte.
1.Who claimed that gaddafi's green book was more influential than anything by plato, locke, or marx?
2.Who was the Arab leader who was overthown in Egypt in the Arab spring?
3.What US President dubbed haddafi the mad dog of the middle east?
4.Was the fall of Gaddafi ultimately beneficial for Libyans?
5.Was the UN right in stepping in on the side of the rebels?
Talia Gordon
ReplyDeletehttp://www.newsweek.com/bethany-hamilton-343571
Bethany Hamilton was just 13 when she lost her left arm. She was on her way to becoming a surfing star when the incident occurred. She was able to scramble to shore where she was then rushed to the hospital. After spending one week in recovery and two week just resting Bethany was ready to get back on her board. Bethany would not let having only one arm stop her from achieving her dream, to become a professional surfer. In 2007, over a year later she won her first national surfing title. She says that she often forgets that she has only one arm, but is ready to face new challenges.
Questions:
1. Who is Bethany Hamilton?
2. Instead of her dad having his surgery what happened?
3. What is the name of her book turned film biography?
4. Why didn't she let only having one arm stop her from following her dream?
5. If this happened to you would you be inspired to continue to to what you enjoy? Why?
Ashlyn Grantham
ReplyDelete1. http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/storiesofhope/young-brain-tumor-survivor-is-on-a-mission-to-help-other-children
2.In "Young Brain Tumor Survivor is on a Mission to Help Other Children," 12 year old Cole Eicher is found to have a tumor int he back of his brain. After undergoing surgery, he had a year long session of physical therapy by which he relearned to do simple activites by himself again such as get dressed and eat again. Eicher had to go through chemotherapy and stem cell transplants, losing a total of 30 pounds and becoming significantly unhealthy leaving him 73 pounds. He became healthy again, played soccer, and decided to speak for children with cancer who cannot speak for themselves. He became a public figure who raised money through his soccer team to develop less harsh cancer treatments and better medical developments that would aid in curing cancer.
3. Who is the author of this article?
On what date did he find out he was treatable?
With what sport did he use to raise awareness for childhood cancer?
Do you think enough money is given by the government to help childhood cancer?
If cancer is treatable, but with harsh treatments, do you think money should be spent to make the treatments less harsh?
1. Soure:http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/whats-behind-road-rage-151022-2.htm
ReplyDelete2. On Wednesday, New Mexico authorities arrested a 33 year old man.. He was charged with murder beacuase of his connection with a case that involved him allegedly shooting a 4 year old child in the back seat of a car due to his road rage. Police say that the violence that occured was preventable. They also say that the girl and her 7 year old brother were both shot when a driver pulled up while they were back seat passengers. The father yelled at the driver after being cut off at a lane change causing the problem. They believe that its because stress, and the fact that people think they cant be held responsible for the things they do behind the wheel of a car.
3. Who said that the problem was preventable?
What genders of people were shot that day?
Do you think that there is an excuse as to why the man did this? Explain Your Answer. If Yes, Explain what statement goes along with it .
Emma McGrinn
ReplyDelete1) "Childhood Cancer Survivor Lends a Hand- and Voice to Others"
2) This story is about a boy who was diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia at three years old. He went through many treatments, and harsh side effects to overcome this cancer. Throughout his battle his mother and him joined up with charity groups to raise money. He attended many cancer related events such as Relay for Life. He said events such as these were very supportive and comforting. As he grew into his early twenties and began looking for a job that could still pertain to him helping others.
3)
1) How much money did Daniel help raise?
2) How old is Daniel now?
3) Should Daniel always have to feel that he owes something to the Cancer Society?
4) Could Daniel get diagnosed with cancer again?
5) Do you believe there is a cure to cancer, if so, why have they not announced it yet?
1. Dmitri Shostakovich was a Russian composer during the 1930s. While Russia was under Stalin's reign, Dmitri, as well as his family, were always in danger due to Stalin's oppression of musicians across Russia. Stalin's forces became crtital of Dmitri specifically in 1936 due to his patriotic music. Dmitri was publicly denounced twice when his music was called "anti-Russian". His family and him were also not allowed to leave the country due to his loyalty to old Russia. However, he never ceased to write and create the music he loves. He even outived Stalin, who died in 1953.
ReplyDelete2. What were some of his most known pieces?
How did Stalin punish Dmitri/ his music in the 1940s?
Which syphony was withdrawn?
Why did Stalin attend Dmitri's concerts?
what was Stalin's reign called?
Victoria Jones
Julie brown
ReplyDeleteThis article has many accounts of different people who had a big influence in the world and how they overcame their own adversity despite the struggle. It says how Thomas Edison struggles and failed 10,000 times and then his records were burned. It also says how even though Beethoven was deaf he managed to still hear the sounds and make music that we still idolize today. Another thing is showing how each person coped and turned what happened into positivity. To sum up what the whole article is about is we all have challenges and everything happens for a reason and we can overcome it if we chose to.
1. How many books did Helen Keller write?
2. What did Beethoven do to hear his own music and what did he compose without ever hearing a single note.
3. Who was the author of the book Night? Do you think what he did was a good way of coping
4. Nelson Mandela won more than how many awards and what was one of them, and was his funeral small? Do you find this inspirational?
5. How many times did Thomas Edison fail before he got the lightbulb correct and what happened when he was 67.
http://www.cordeliacallsitquits.com/it-all-comes-down-to-you-some-stories-about-adversity/
Sam Andrus
ReplyDeletehttp://www.history.com/topics/nelson-mandela
Nelson Mandela was an iconic South American activist who dedicated his life to, as he says, "..the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” Mandela demonstrated a lifelong passion for the freedom and equality of South Africans, as well as all people. After serving twenty-seven years in prison for sabotage, treason, and violent conspiracy (including guerilla tactics), he was freed. He was highly favored for his efforts against racist apartheid in South Africa and became the new, first black president of South Africa. Even in his old age he sought global human equality, freedom, and democracy and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.
1.) How long was Nelson Mandela in prison?
2.) What native language did he speak?
3.) What was the name of the prison where Mandela spent the majority of his sentence?
4.) What are your thoughts on the Apartheid of South Africa?
5.) Do you approve of the use of violence for freedom and equality?
Cameron Simon
ReplyDeleteAfter a career ending injury,Lisicki, a tennis player realizes that anything is possible. She reached the Wimbledon Final after beating Radwanska. After 5 months of rehabilitation, she returned. Her passion for Tennis influence her return. Her inspiration was a man named Maier, who was in a motorbike accident and returned to win Olympic silver and championship gold.
1) What was the name of the person who won the semifinal in tennis.
2)How long was she out for?
3)What was her inspiration to return
4) Who was the name of the person who wrote a book about his leg injury
5) In your opinion if you suffered from a career ending injury, would you continue to fight for your return? Why or why not?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/24/from-bullied-to-bravery-one-girls-story/3184789/
ReplyDeleteSummery: This article is about a girl, Ally Del Monte, who has been bullied for most of her life. She has tried to kill herself, but now she is speaking out. She has made a website for many people stop from committing suicide. She hoped that by telling her story that others will help stop bullying.
Questions:
1.) Who is Ally Del Monte?
2.) Why did Ally endure the bullying? Why didn't she speak out?
3.) Who is Rebecca Sedwick?
4.) What medical condition does Ally have?
5.) Do you believe that the government should interfere with bullying or should just school officials interfere?
Hannah Jackson
Na'Daisha Mckinstry
ReplyDeletehttp://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/storiesfolder/jimabbottnotgone.html
Jim Abbott talks about giving his neighbors parenting advice on their child who is missing a hand. He says to just ignore your disability and embrace it. You can do anything you want, you just can never give up. Follow your dreams and do what you love. He has done it and done great things so if he can and had a disability anyone can.
1. Who is Jim Abbott?
2. What would he say to the baby girl after thinking about his response?
3. What would you do if you were missing an arm?
4. What wouldn’t he do again?
5. How did Jim learn how to pitch and catch with one hand?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150908135101.htm
ReplyDeleteIn China, children that are "left behind" are children that were abandoned by their parents due to them seeking higher paying urban jobs. These children face many adversities in their life in schools and in foster care as they learn to grow up in a different way than their peers. However, studies have shown that if these children
create a plan for themselves and their future lives and believe they have a successful life ahead of them, they are able to achieve that with less difficulty. In perspective, if these children believe they can overcome their adversity, then they can.
1. What college suggests these new studies? In what country?
2. What does the law say that causes the parents to leave behind their children?
3. What percentage of Chinese children are left behind?
4. Does this study apply to all children in all countries or just those in China?
5. How far should parents go to obey the law? At what point do we choose morale over law? Should these children have lowered expectations from others because of the adversity they've faced?
The author's toddler son Vincent was not meeting childhood development benchmarks in speech. This alarmed his pediatrician, so he suggested his parents take him to a speech therapist. They reluctantly agreed, but because Vincent was meeting other benchmarks with flying colors, they held off, in hopes that he would mature soon at his own pace. However, when that didn't happen, they eventually caved and solicited the help of a speech therapist, who advised them to do the things to help Vincent that they'd been doing all along- "talk to Vincent in short sentences; name the toys and food and ask Vincent to repeat before satisfying him; encourage him when he makes progress; be patient." Things were pretty much the same, until Vincent's mother took a 3-week retreat away from home, her first time being away from him since his birth. He began counting, saying the alphabet, and talking in sentences. Of course this was great, but her worry now was that she had been so engulfed in her child passing standards set by professionals than in his actual development.
ReplyDelete1. What did the author's friends tell her to try to comfort her when they learned about Vincent's delayed speech development?
2. According to the doctor, what should one-year olds be able to do that Vincent could not?
3. Why did Vincent's parents put off getting him a speech therapist?
4. Do you think professionals are always correct, or does parental intuition have merit?
5. Is meeting standards set by professionals or otherwise being labeled a failure a real dilemma in modern society?
Jordan chestnut
ReplyDeletehttp://www.metalinjection.net/metal-crimes/more-eyewitness-accounts-of-alleged-danzig-assault-victim-releases-new-statement
Neil Dalton is a regular concert goer and went to a Danzig concert. Danzig does not allow any kind of filming or pictures and Dalton admits he was taking pictures with his cell phone. Dalton was thrown out of the venue and was beaten by the security guards. Dalton goes back into the venue to his friends and doesn't take any more pictures. He is once again thrown out and is beaten by the lead Singer of Danzig, Glenn Danzig. Danzig goes back to the tour bus after a few blows are delivered to Dalton, and his girlfriend helps him.
1. What is the name of the person who was injured?
2. Is it Dalton's fault for agitating Danzig in the beginning?
3. Was it right for Dalton to come back to the venue after being thrown out once?
4. Is it right for danzig to have a no photos rule?
5. What should have happened to Dalton? Should Danzig be prosecuted for assault?
John McDonough
ReplyDeleteJust in case it didnt work this morning
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12688033
Muamar Gaddafi seized power in Libya in 1969. He developed his own political philosophy and used it to oppress his people. He was often very charismatic but also punished dissidents and made himself and his family rich. Gaddafi claimed to be a champion of freedom but himself upheld strict security. After the revolution in Tunisia in 2010, revolution began in Libya. As the revolt grew, Gaddafi responded more and more ruthlessly but the UN stepped in to protect the civilians. Gaddafi was killed after National Transitional Council found him in the city of Sirte.
1.Who claimed that gaddafi's green book was more influential than anything by plato, locke, or marx?
2.Who was the Arab leader who was overthown in Egypt in the Arab spring?
3.What US President dubbed haddafi the mad dog of the middle east?
4.Was the fall of Gaddafi ultimately beneficial for Libyans?
5.Was the UN right in stepping in on the side of the rebels?
John McDonough
ReplyDeleteJust in case it didnt work this morning
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12688033
Muamar Gaddafi seized power in Libya in 1969. He developed his own political philosophy and used it to oppress his people. He was often very charismatic but also punished dissidents and made himself and his family rich. Gaddafi claimed to be a champion of freedom but himself upheld strict security. After the revolution in Tunisia in 2010, revolution began in Libya. As the revolt grew, Gaddafi responded more and more ruthlessly but the UN stepped in to protect the civilians. Gaddafi was killed after National Transitional Council found him in the city of Sirte.
1.Who claimed that gaddafi's green book was more influential than anything by plato, locke, or marx?
2.Who was the Arab leader who was overthown in Egypt in the Arab spring?
3.What US President dubbed haddafi the mad dog of the middle east?
4.Was the fall of Gaddafi ultimately beneficial for Libyans?
5.Was the UN right in stepping in on the side of the rebels?
1. http://www.biography.com/people/maya-angelou-9185388
ReplyDelete2. Maya Angelou Poet and novelist was born Marguerite Johnson-is born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents divorced when she was three, and she and her brother went to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. When she was eight, she was raped by her mother’s boyfriend. When she revealed what happened, her uncles kicked the culprit to death. After the traumatizing event, Angelou chose not to speak for the next five years. At the age of 16, she gave birth to a son. She then moved to San Diego, worked as a nightclub waitress, tangled with drugs and prostitution and danced in a strip club. At the strip club she was discovered there by a theater group. After that her career in poetry, writing, and acting flourished.
3. How did Maya Angelou get discovered? What traumatizing event caused her not to speak? What memoir is she known for? If you went through a traumatizing stage in your life , would you stop speaking? If a close friend died on your birthday would you stop celebrating it?
Teriana Moore
Nate Sanford
ReplyDeleteSylvester Stallone has overcome major adversity in his life. When Sylvester was born, his delivery doctor accidentally severed a nerve in his face. This caused his mouth to permanently droop and his tongue, chin, lips, and lower left side of his mouth to be partially paralyzed. He was expelled from fourteen different schools by the age of twelve and was voted "most likely to end up in the electric chair." Before Stallone was famous he wrote a movie script and was homeless. He was alone other than having the company of his dog. He could no longer afford to feed his dog, so he had to sell him; the price was for only fifty dollars. His movie script was his only hope, so he tried selling it. Hollywood producers fell in love with the script and offered Stallone 350,000 dollars for it; however, Stallone would not accept the offer unless he could be the star of the movie, but they did not want him to be because they thought that he looked and talked funny. Finally, Stallone got what he wanted. The movie, Rocky, won Stallone best actor of the year, and was able to buy his best friend back (his dog) for a small amount of 3,000 dollars. Stallone is now an extremely famous actor, starring in many movies.
1) Who caused Stallone's facial problems?
2) How many times had Stallone been expelled from school before he was thirteen?
3) How much did Stallone sell his dog for? How much did he buy it back for? Why did he sell it in the first place?
4) How much money was Stallone initially offered for his movie script?
5) What is the name of the movie that Stallone wrote?
6) Do you think that Stallone should have turned down the offer of 350,000 dollars for his movie script just because he wanted to be the star of the movie? Would your answer be different if you did not know that Stallone stars in many films now? Why or why not?
Will Ernest
ReplyDeleteTanya Khvitsko
She was born several birth defects; she has only one hand, four fingers, and no legs. These defects where the result of the nuclear fallout of Chernobyl. For the majority of her youth her parents hid her, but her life changed when an American doctor came an offered her treatment. At the age of six she began traveling back and forth between the U.S. and Belarus. She now lives in the U.S. and does want some women dream. She is a competitive runner and body builder. She is now working on her master degree.
1) What caused the birth defects?
2) Where is she from?
3) When did she start traveling to the U.S.? (in age)
4) Could she have achieved more if she was able bodied?
5) Should the Russian government pay for the treatment of Chernobyl?
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20151210/API/312109212
ReplyDeleteIn Haiti, the people feel as though the election was thrown in favor of a government backed candidate. Now, citizens are crying out for a fair election. There has been an agreement to have another election at a later date. The line between Democracy and a Dictatorship is beginning to blur in Haiti.
1. How many people marched to the Electoral Council?
2. When was the first "genuinely" democratic election held?
3. Who is the spokesperson of the electoral council?
4. Who seems to be the only candidate actively campaigning?
5. Should Haiti adopt a new constitution?
~Blake E. Lockridge