Issues in St. Louis

1. St. Louis Child Literacy because I was always showered with educational reading books as a child so reading was a given.  I want to help others feel the confidence in reading tat i have always had.

2. Homeless High School Students because this topic would allow me to help those of my own generation and seems to have more of a personal connection with this issue.

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Research Proposition

I am interested in the Northern Ireland Conflicts, or "The Troubles." I took a trip to Northern Ireland this summer and wish to learn more about the specifics of the separation between Catholics and Protestants.

http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/othelem/landon.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubles

Research question:
How, specifically, did the separation of Catholics and Protestants manifest themselves?
i.e: economically, socially, geographically,

Multi Media Project

Journey from Zanskar

Image or thoughts in Your Head Maus II pg 1-75

The image that i found particularly jolting was on page 54.  The last two panels are about one of the only times he directly spoke to a S.S guard.  While the guard did not directly fear Vladek he feared the consequences of showing weakness in front of the prisoners. In the first panel the empty eyes of the guard look almost pitiable but when the panel zooms out he is back to his formidable stone appearance.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1076399.stm

This article reviews what has been happening in the Congo over the past 50 years.  It is not as in depth as the timeline that we saw earlier but focuses on the early economic status and rebels groups that have attempted coups since then.  It talks about the different leaders and what they did while in power.  This article shows how the change in power have caused an unstable government and have caused many deaths all over the country.

http://www.globalissues.org/article/87/the-democratic-republic-of-congo
This article also depicts the past power changes however this focuses on the causes of change and the effects it has had on the people inducing displacement and violations of human rights by the rebel groups.

discussion questions for ch 8

How do the white men keep control over such large populations of Africans specifically in this chapter and could there have been a different, more effective way?

Was this a turning point for Leopold in your mind? Why/Why not?

Why do you think so many young men longed for the battle field in Congo as opposed to other countries?

King Leopolds Ghosts discussion questions, Sept 9th

Was it a good decision for Stanley to explore with men who had no experience as travelers? Why or why not?

It was a bad decision to travel with men who had no experience.  I understand the need to be the most experienced person on an expedition but to have completely inexperienced people as your equals is irresponsible and dangerous.   The logic behind this decision was not sound nor would it be accepted in many societies.  He also wanted to be the person to name all of the land marks that the expedition happened upon.  Being the head of expedition and the most experienced traveler he could have this power.  Also being in this position of power he would acquire the most wealth from the expedition, if he made it.