Meet the Boko Haram, Nigeria's Taliban.

This article appeared recently in the Washington Times.  After you are done reading the article, please respond to the following question:  Do you think that we should be involved in Africa's affairs and seeking out terrorists?   Should America be global police?  

  

"Searching for Sugarman" and Destroying Apartheid

"Searching for Sugarman" and Destroying Apartheid

First, watch this video on Apartheid in South Africa 

Then, read this article of Rodriguez



How does perception play into Rodriguez's lack of success in America?   How does perception play into the role of music and the culture surrounding a specific genre?   Is this a good thing?

Ory Okolloh Tell Ted Listeners about the "Country" of Africa

Ory has a fascinating story of triumph and vision.   Listen to her message.  Do you think this is an accurate perception?   Which of her points on improving Africa's perception are most important?  Ory Okolloh on becoming an activist         

Hemingway: One Tough and Terse Author

Hemingway is wondering if he can have his boat back hat the Cuban government commandeered from him.   

Hemingway in his amateur boxing and university years

Ernest say, "Knock you out!"  

 Ernest Hemingway inspired Albert Camus' writing style and theory of existentialism.   Read this short story and respond highlighting areas where you see existentialism in Hemingway's work. Compare the writing styles of Camus and Hemingway.   Do you see similarities?  Which style do you prefer?   Which one do you think is harder to write like?

Quote the story, answer all the questions and be sure to respond and mention someone else's comments. 

This is your Brain. Is Adolescent Risk Taking Existential Absurdity?

Sara-Jayne Blakemore discusses a dark and twisted place; the adolescent brain.   As you watch this TED talk,  defend whether or not adolescent impulsiveness and risk taking is Camus' definition of absurdity.  Be sure to take a stand, quote Sara Jayne-Blakemore and one other student.    

The Problems with 'Stop Kony' - Global - The Atlantic Wire

The Atlantic Wire Here is a good article sent by John Ranta The Problems with 'Stop Kony' - Global - The Atlantic Wire.  This article discusses the financial breakdown of Invisible Children.   Check the math.   Is this a reputable charity?  

The African Billionaire-Mo Ibrahim-Philanthropist or Philanthropic Foible?

This editorial from Forbes discusses Mo Ibrahim and his foundation dedicated to ending politcal corruption in Africa.   The author,Mfonobong Nsehe,  doesn't think his idea will work.   What do you think?   Do you agree or disagree with the author and why?