How Will Haiti's Elections Affect Miami

The Miami Herald's Sunday, November 28th edition includes an article, "Haitians to Choose Leader in Face of the Crises," in which the reporter asserts that the new president "will be charged with helping to steer almos $11 billion in foreing aid" (see link above and below). Read the article and after summarizing it in the blog and stating your opinion in the same, be ready to discuss it in class. You will get extra points if you spot an obvious grammatical error (it's the first word in a paragraph)

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/27/1946304/haitians-to-choose-leader-in-the.html

Is the "Poverty Business" Legit?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, November 21, 2010's Issues & Ideas section includes an article: "They Get Rich Off the Poor," or "Miami Book Fair International: Author examines the high cost of being poor," which discusses the many businesses that prey on the poor while "providing a needed service." Read the article (see link above and below) and after summarizing it, express your opinion in the blog. Be ready to discuss the article and your opinions in class.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/21/v-fullstory/1934438/miami-book-fair-international.html#ixzz15w1blgXf

The Sunday, November 7th New York Times Week in Review section has an article titled "Now Appearing" that discusses President George W. Bush's image and new Book: "Decision Points." After reading the article (see link above and below) summarize it and post your opinion in the blog.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/weekinreview/07baker.html?_r=1&ref=weekinreview