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Haiti's Gold Rush Chronicles, Haiti's Rags to Riches: On The Fault Lines of Poverty and Wealth: Let the Gold Rush Begin: Haiti's Gold Mines, Oil Reserves, Copper, Iridium, Silver, Marble, and other Precious and Rare Metals Discovery

2012-05-13T01:47:00.000-07:00

On The Fault Lines of Poverty and Wealth: Let the Gold Rush Begin: Haiti's Gold Mines, Copper, Iridium, Silver, Marble, and other Precious and Rare Metals Discovery

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A rich country that is poor. Oh poor Haiti that was left naked by colonial greed! Oh rich Haiti that never stops surprising the world! Oh Haiti, a land of many mysteries and spirits, a land whose gold and riches never served her children, thus conditioned to receiving alms from the world! Oh Haiti, from your entrails, you are ready to spit out and expose your hidden treasures to your sons and daughters once more! May this time bring a total change of attitude and treatment of the men and women whose ancestors braved and defeated the shackles of slavery, discrimination, and abject poverty!

Let the gold rush begin! Haiti has gold! Haiti has iridium! Haiti has precious metals! These are the choruses sung by the international choir and headlined by the top newspapers and magazines of the world! Christopher Columbus (Colombo) and his Spanish cohorts subjugated the native Arawaks and Tainos to forced labor in the extraction of gold and other precious metals. The indigenous inhabitants of Haiti or Bohio were consequently decimated by hard labor, rapes, and diseases! By the end of 1500s, the news about Mexico's gold mines were more sensationalistic. The Spaniards packed up and left for Mexico. They did not have the time or the equipment to turn your innards to make you cough up your last treasures. Mother Haiti, you wanted to reward future generations who would watch over you despite all the drama and sufferings your land has gone through.

Hairless (treeless), your tall mountains kept deep secrets of beauty that men and women from all over the world covet. Far too many centuries, you have been made fun of because of your apparent poverty. Far too many years have found you begging the international community in order to feed your children forced to pile up in the capital, rested on major fault lines. The fatal quake only took 5 seconds to change things. Tectonic plates were moving and exposing your true and precious beauty!

May a new dawn arise for the men and women whose cries of hunger, famine, and fights for justice and dignity are heard from the plains of Artibonite, the valleys and coastal ranges to the peaks of the northern mountains whence Henri Christophe, Jean Jacques Dessalines, Francois, Biassou climbed down. These mountains that sheltered the runaways fed not only the remaining indigenous inhabitants of the island but also the new black gold from Africa. European powerhouses were going to carve Hispanola. French would fight Spaniards who would fight English colonists. The majority of black slaves and the minority of Affranchis (mostly sons and daughters of European planters/slaveholders with slave women) were watching. They would soon realize that it was in their interest to unite and go against the small groups of plantation owners, bankers, and business people who were keeping them separated based on privileges, skin color, and social positions.

Oh Haiti, how long did it have to take you before bringing some level of joy to the faces of Haitians stricken by a series of hurricanes, floods, and quake? Oh Mother Haiti, how long will it take for your sons and daughters to break the cycle of poverty and indifference?

How long will it take for your children spread all over the world to get back to your bosoms? How long will it take for them to want to stay home, work hard to see the fruits of their hard labor and take care of your grandchildren?

May the prophecies come true! On wings of eagles (malfini), they will be brought back to participate in the development of your once fertile land! With the expertise and knowledge acquired in the best centers of higher learning, they will be back to watch the mining of your resources. They will be proud of being your sons and daughters. In harmony, they will watch and prevent the exploitation of these rare resources.

Once again, you will stand up with your head held high. Suffering has given you enough wisdom. Compassionate, you will treat others with respect and dignity because you know what it was like to be the butt of jokes for far too long.

Once again, Haiti, you will reclaim your name, the Pearl of the Antilles (La Perle des Antilles). On your own terms, you will invite and welcome the rest of the world onto your shores. You will accept cooperation that is not masked by abuse and servile exploitation. You will open your arms to receive experts and workers who will help you rebuild hospitals, schools, and a strong business sector that will benefit all your children.

Haiti, you will pay attention to all these corporations, multinational companies that will come running to sniff around your skirts. Once again, you are beautiful and proud! Be careful with their charms that may leave your coffers empty and plunge you in a worse economic situation. Their track records do not say much about their fair business practices. Wherever they have been, they leave behind ecological damages, pain, and regret.

Is this what dreams are made of? Gold in Haiti! Precious metals in Haiti! Haiti has a new raison d'etre!

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Read in 4 Romance Languages: Free Samples of New Multilingual Phrasebook

2012-01-08T15:02:00.000-08:00

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1. Ki kote / kote w ye la-a? - Oú es-tu? – Dónde estás? – Where are you?
2. Alo Pipirit, s-ak pase? / Sa k-ap fèt? – Allo, Pipirite, ça bouge? / comment ça va ? – Ola, Pipirit, ¿qué tal ? – Hello, Pipirit, What’s up ?
3. Ou rete andeyò oubyen nan vil? – Habites-tu la campagne ou la ville ? - ¿Vives en el campo o en la ciudad ? – Do you live in the countrysideor the city ?
4. Mwen dakò avèk ou – Je suis d’accord avec toi. – Estoy de acuerdo contigo – I agree with you.
5. Ki laj ou? / Ki laj ou genyen? – De combine d’années es-tu agé? -¿Qué edad tienes ? – How old are you?
6. M gen trantan – Je suis agé de 30 ans – Tengo 30 años de edad. – I am 30 years old.
7. Pòte w byen / Pòte ou byen – Prends soin de toi – Ten cuidado - Take care of yourself
8. Ki jan ou ye ? / Kóman ou ye ? / Kouman ou ye ? - Comment vas-tu ? (Comment allez-vous ?) - ¿Cómo estás ? – How are you ?
9. M byen / M la / Pa mal / Pa pi buyen ni pi mal, mèsi – Je suis bien. Merci – Bien. Gracias – Fine. Thank you.
10. Eskize-m – Excuse-moi – Disculpe / Dispense / Perdone – Excuse-me
11. Padone-m – Pardonne-moi - Perdóneme / Discúlpeme / Dispénseme – Pardon me ! / Forgive me !
12. Sa-k Pase ? M-ap boule – Comment ça va? Bien. / ça bouge ici? Oui ça bouge / Quelles sont les dernières nouvelles? / Qu’est-ce qu’il y de nouveau ? - ¿Qué onda ? / ¿Qué pasa? / ¿Qué hay de nuevo? – What’s going on ? / What’s up? (Wazzzupp)
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“Very Popular Haitian Creole Phrases, Sayings, and Expressions”
Sa-k Pase? N-ap Boule Learn Haitian Creole Textbook
“Learn Haitian Creole in a few Days……”
“Ann Pale Yon Ti Kreyol: Let’s Speak a Little Creole….”
1st List of Haitian Creole Phrases:
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Learn Haitian Creole Today – Aprendan el Criollo Haitiano Hoy Dia – Aprann Kreyòl Jodi-a
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How Do You Say….? Kijan Nou Di…..?
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Quick Haitian Creole Grammar Reference……
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French Textbook and Notes for English Speakers:
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Very Popular Haitian Creole Phrases, Sayings, and Expressions
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Oprah Winfrey and The Gengels in Haiti: Go Ye Into The Whole World, Glad Tidings to All

2011-12-26T19:41:00.000-08:00

Reviews:
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"Go Ye Into The Whole World: Oprah’s Next Chapter in Haiti" is a compilation of stories about the missionary and humanitarian travels of celebrities and ordinary people who want to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. For example, Sean Penn, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus etc have been to Haiti. It is also the story of 14 professors and students from Lynn University based in Boca Raton, Florida. Under the auspices of Food for the Poor, they got to Haiti one day before the life-altering quake. "Go Ye Into The Whole World: Oprah's Next Chapter in Haiti" is also about Oprah's efforts to reboot her broadcasting career and keep Haiti's rebuilding in the spotlight. It is about the former talk show queen's visit to Sean Penn's camp. Oprah wants to empower and encourage those who are making a difference in the world.

"The Gengels in Haiti: Go Ye Into The Whole World, Glad Tidings to All" is the story of love, sacrifice, dedication, destruction and redemption. It is also the story of a fortunate young woman who decided to reach out to the less fortunate. Britney Gengel, a Lynn University student, decided to be part of a group of missionaries to Haiti. They arrived 1 day before the Jan.12, 2010 quake that killed more than 300,000 people. Talking to her parents, she wrote, ""They love us so much and everyone is so happy," she wrote. "They love what they have and they work so hard to get nowhere, yet they are all so appreciative. I want to move here and start an orphanage myself." Hotel Montana collapsed on her. Her body was retrieved on Valentine's Day. Broken and saddened by the death of their beloved daughter, the Grengels decided to turn her last wish and dream into reality. Friends, family members and sympathizers have contributed enough funds to start the construction of a state-of-the-art orphanage in Grand-Goave, Haiti. Why this specific site? Find out more about how she responded to the calling and how even in death she is encouraging others while blessing many residents she will never meet.

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Book Review:

"Go Ye Into The Whole World: Oprah’s Next Chapter in Haiti" is a compilation of stories about the missionary and humanitarian travels of celebrities and ordinary people who want to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. For example, Sean Penn, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus etc have been to Haiti. It is also the story of 14 professors and students from Lynn University based in Boca Raton, Florida. Under the auspices of Food for the Poor, they got to Haiti one day before the life-altering quake of Jan. 12, 2010. "Go Ye Into The Whole World: Oprah's Next Chapter in Haiti" is also about Oprah's efforts to reboot her broadcasting career and keep Haiti's rebuilding in the spotlight. It is about the former talk show queen's visit to Sean Penn's camp. Oprah wants to empower and encourage those who are making a difference in the world..... With her mobile studio, Oprah will bring the world to us right in our living room!

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Brief Review of the Evangelism /Missionary Work / Reach out Story

"The Gengels in Haiti: Go Ye Into The Whole World, Glad Tidings to All" is the story of love, sacrifice, dedication, destruction and redemption. It is also the story of a fortunate young woman who decided to reach out to the less fortunate. Britney Gengel, a Lynn University student, decided to be part of a group of missionaries to Haiti. They arrived 1 day before the Jan.12, 2010 quake that killed more than 300,000 people. Talking to her parents, she wrote, ""They love us so much and everyone is so happy," she wrote. "They love what they have and they work so hard to get nowhere, yet they are all so appreciative. I want to move here and start an orphanage myself." Hotel Montana collapsed on her. Her body was retrieved on Valentine's Day. Broken and saddened by the death of their beloved daughter, the Grengels decided to turn her last wish and dream into reality. Friends, family members and sympathizers have contributed enough funds to start the construction of a state-of-the-art orphanage in Grand-Goave, Haiti. Why this specific site? Find out more about how she responded to the calling and how even in death she is encouraging others while blessing many residents she will never meet.

Tell others about this great opportunity to contribute to Haiti's rebuilding. The Gengels and friends count on your continued support as they embark on this journey to make a difference in the lives of Haitian children whom her late daughter loved so dearly.

Other Useful and Free Story Links:
"Be Like Brit Foundation (BeLikeBrit.org) invites and encourages you to hear the calling, "Go Ye Into the whole world, Preach Glad Tidings to All Creation." Go to the foundation's site to contribute what you can!

Read the StarTribune's article: "Massachusetts family builds Haiti orphanage to honor daughter who died in 2010 quake by Trenton Daniel"

Read the same story from Salon.com

Miami Herald presents the pictures of the construction of the BeLikeBrit Orphanage in Grand-Goave, Haiti

Read this article by the Suffolk Journal

12/11-12/13/2011Oprah in Haiti: Oprah Visits Sean Penn's Encampment, Magalie Dresse's Caribbean Craft Art Workshop, and Dines with President Martelly

2011-12-19T09:08:00.000-08:00

Oprah Winfrey's Sightings: When The Fame of Hollywood as Represented by Oprah Winfrey, Sean Penn, Fashion Designer Donna Karan Descends to Haiti, Great Things Can Happen.

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From December 11 to December 13, 2011, Haiti received the visit of a very important members of the American community. Oprah Winfrey decided to pay a visit to her good friend, famous actor Sean Penn. She wanted to embark on the new phase of her lifework. Oprah wanted to visit projects that are making a difference in people's lives. That is why she has been seen in Sean Penn's arms as she went over hills and descended over loose earth and gravels in a Haiti that is reeling from the January 2010 quake. Oprah has decided to use her fame and the power of her name and brand for a good cause. Just a few years after the quake, the plight of the Haitian people continues, but the established media's impact is not there. CNN did a good job reporting during and immediately after the quake. But, its cameras and staff have been busy filming other hot spots. Since the Haitian quake, there have been many other world events that took place. CNN and all the rest of the international media could not dwell on the daily misery of the Haitian people. Nothing to reproach them! That is the nature of the news cycle or news business! Go where there is breaking news!

So it makes sense that important people such as Oprah, Bill Clinton, Sean Penn, Donna Karan and others are carving time out of their busy schedule for Haiti. Haiti needs these people to light an eternal candle for her. She needs investments that will create jobs for her sons and daughters, the survivors of perennial economic hardships and crimes. Everyone hopes that the benefits of these investments will trickle down to the mass. Obviously, due to the lack of infrastructures, many small business owners and entrepreneurs will not be the first ones to see those investments. Better than or equal to remittances sent by Haitians living in the large diaspora, the investments made in Haiti will employ more and more people, thus giving them a reason to say no to risky travels to the States and other nearby islands.

Oprah Visited Caribbean Art Craft Workshop Owner Magalie Dresse

Oprah has an established track record of supporting and empowering women. Her visit to Haiti would not be complete without visiting a woman who is making a difference in Haitians' lives. She decided to spend some time with business owner, Magalie Dresse, who has been running the store and workshop, Caribbean Craft. Oprah realizes that Haiti needs millions of Magalie Dresses who will create opportunities for local artisanat. She realizes that other Hollywood celebs can find true reasons to explain their fame if they decide to work on worthy causes. She is well familiar with the work and efforts of Donna Karan in finding vending venues for Haitian art and clothing.

All we can say is good job to these women for their decision to support this grassroots effort. Haiti only needs open doors and opportunities. Innovative and creative Haitians living on and off the island can do so much more if they are given the opportunity to play with the big boys of trade. So free trade status will help a whole lot.

The same week, Haiti received the visit of many other famous people. Muslim leader, Louis Farakhan, was also in Haiti. He helped bring potable water to a community. Even Kim Kardashian, her mother, sisters and posse were also in Haiti. In order to rebuild Haiti, everyone needs to bring their own little contribution.

Let's Eat Haitian Foods - Ann Manje Manje Ayisyen - Comamos las comidas Haitianas - Consommons la nourriture Haitienne

2011-11-18T07:57:00.000-08:00

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Let's Eat Haitian Foods - Ann Manje Manje Ayisyen - Comamos las comidas Haitianas - Consommons la nourriture Haitienne

Let's Eat Haitian Foods - Ann Manje Manje Ayisyen - Comamos las comidas Haitianas - Consommons la nourriture Haitienne

Let's Eat Haitian Foods - Ann Manje Manje Ayisyen - Comamos las comidas Haitianas - Consommons la nourriture Haitienne

Help Turkey's Quake Victims, Help Turkey Rebuild

2011-10-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

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New Kindle Children's Book in Creole: "Pa Ponpe sou Kabann nan - No Jumping on the Bed"

2011-08-22T08:53:00.000-07:00

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Pa Ponpe Sou Kabann nan! – Stop Jumping on the Bed! - No Salten en la Cama! is the story of six siblings: Lili, Lala, Lolo, Lila, Lola and Lele who could never stop jumping on their parents' bed until a series of mishaps and accidents started taking place. Manman Baba and Papa Bibi's kids were only afraid of the housemaid who often complained about having to clean up all these children's mess. One day, Manman Baba stayed home and found out how much headache her children can give to the sitter and maid. Find out what happened to the kids and why they finally decided to change and stop messing around so much.

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Free Creole MP3 Files for your iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android, HTC and SmartPhones

2011-08-05T14:44:00.001-07:00

This is just a sample of the excerpt from the textbook, "Quick Haitian Creole Grammar Reference: Ann Pale Kreyol Chak Jou - Let's Learn Haitian Creole Every Day" which can be found right on Amazon Kindleand Barnes and Noble Nook Book.

The excerpt is from pages 180-186

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Addendum #2: Dyalòg ak Vokabulè

Dyalòg ak Vokabulè

Toma ak Titonton rankontre – Toma and Titonton met

Toma: Bonjou, Titonton. Ki jan ou ye jodi-a? (Hello, Titonton. How are you today ?)

Titonton: M’ byen. E ou menm? Ban-m nouvèl papa ou ? (I’m fine. And you ? How is your father?)

Toma : M byen wi. Papa-m pa gaya (I am fine. My father is not well. He is ill)

Titonton: Ki jan Marimat ye? Eske l’ap demele-l? (How is Marimat? Is she getting along?)

Toma: Marimat byen wi. L’ap kenbe (Marimat is fine. She is getting along)

Titonton: Sa fè lontan nou pa wè. S’ak pase ? (We have not seen each other for a long time. What’s up?

Toma: Monchè, m’ap boule (my dear, I am managing)

Titonton: Bon, monchè, ban-m nouvèl mennaj ou a ? (Okay, dear, how about your girlfriend ? )

Toma : Nou te kraze sa (We had a breakup or we broke up)

Titonton: Depi kilè ou pa ansanm avèk li ? (How long have you not been with her ?)

Toma: Ou enterese nan li? (Are you interested in her?)

Titonton: M pa menm konn non-l, non. Ki jan’ l rele ankò? (I do not even know her name. What’s her name?)

Toma: Li rele Jaklin. (Her name is Jaklin)

Titonton: An Kreyòl, se Jaklin. An fransè, se Jacqueline. (In Creole, it’s Jaklin. In French, it’s Jacqueline)

Toma : Monchè, kite-m kraze rak / Kite-m ale ! (my dear friend, let me take leave of you. Let me go!”

Titonton: Oke Toma. N’a wè mwa pwochen si Bon Dye vle. (See you next month, God willing !)

Toma: Oke. N’a wè nan inivèsite-a (Right. See you at the university).

Additional Haitian Creole Expressions and Explanations:

M’ap kenbe – I’m getting along

M’ap boule – I am managing

Mwen la / m la – I’m okay

M pa pi mal - I am no worse

M byen – I am fine

Wi – yes
Non – no
Explanations of Wi and Non in a sentence:
Use “Wi – yes” with positive declaration sentences. Non is used with negative declarative sentences.
Exercises – Egzèsis:
Ki sa? What ? Sa ? what?
Ki sa sa-a ye? What is this ?
Sa ou pral fè lavil? (What are you going to do downtown ?)
Sa ou ap chache la-a? (What are you looking for here ?)
Sa ou bezwen? Sa w bezwen? Ki sa ou bezwen? (What do you need ?)
Ki sa ou fè lè ou malad ? What do you do when you get sick ?
M-al nan dispansè-a / I go to the healthy station.
Repete – Repeat
Ki sa sa-a ye?
Se yon zeguy – It is a needle
Ki sa sa-a ye?
Se yon mato – It is a hammer
Eske gen yon tibokit sou sab la? Is there a pale on the sand ?

Ki kote? Kote? Ki bò? Where?
Ki kote ou travay? Where?
Ki kote ou ap travay? Ki bò ou ap travay ? Where are you working ?
M’ap travay nan izin nan – I am working in the factory
Ki kote ou prale? – Where are you going?
M pral legliz (church)
M pral nan mache (market)
M pral Pòtoprens (Port-au-Prince
M pral anba lavil (downtown)
M pral lapòs (Post office)
M pral lekòl (school)
M pral danse nan rara (popular music and dance)
M pral nan kanaval (carnival)
M pral Fòlibète – I am going to Fort Liberté
M pral Kap Ayisyen. Kap Ayisyen nan nò peyi dayiti
Ki kote lèkay ye? Lèkay nan sid peyi a
Ki kote Jakmèl ye?
Ki kote Gonayiv ye?
Ki bò Jeremi ye?

Ki sa ou pral fè lavil ?
M pral voye yon lèt ak yon kasèt bay manman-m k’ap viv Nouyòk ( I am going to send a letter and a casette tape to my mother who is living in New York)
M pran nan mache Fè pou-m sa achte materyèl lekòl pou timoun yo (I am going to the Iron Market to buy school supplies for the kids)
Nòt Kreyol: Translation of the Preposition “To” indicating motion to a place:
Kreyòl uses “Nan” before the noun indicating the place to express motion to a place. Also, keep in mind that nouns that refer to specified, unique places usually do not need the definite article. For example, I am going to church – M pral legliz; I am going to school – M pral lekòl.
Ki kote konpè Jak prale? Where brother Jak going ?
Li pral travay nan jaden li - He is going to work in his garden.
Poukisa – Why?
Poukisa tout timoun sa yo ap mache yonn dèyè lòt konsa? Y-ap mache an fil endyen – Why are all these kids walking in line like this ?
Se yon pwosesyon. Gen yon mès nan legliz katolik la – It is a procession. There is a mass at the catholic church.
Pè-a pral bay lamès – The priest is going to preside over the mass
Ki moun ki / Ki moun - Who
Ki moun ki pral Kanada? Who is going to Canada?
Ki moun ou vle envite nan fèt ou a ? Whom do you want to invite to your party ?
Ki moun ki vle ede-m? Who wants to help me?
Ki moun ki konn danse ? Who knows how to dance ?
Eske ou konnen yon moun ki konn pale alman? (Do you know somebody who knows German ?)
Ki moun ki pale fransè nan legliz la ? Who speaks French in church ?
Pa gen moun ki pale fransè ak alman nan legliz la – There is nobody who speaks French and German in the church
Possessive in Creole
Whose is it? Se pou ki moun?
(Belonging to, pertaining to, indicating possession)
Bato sa-a se pou Jan. Se bato Jan.
Se rad Tipapa. Rad sa-a se pou Tipapa
Notes / Nòt: An easy way to understand and express possession in Haitian Creole is to have the noun referring to what is owned followed by the name of the owner. If a pronoun follows a noun, it is used as a possessive adjective.
Examples: Se lajan/kòb Delòm. Se kòb li – (It’s Delòm’s money. It is his money)
Se chokola Manno ak Wobè. Se chokola yo – It is Manno and Robert’s chocolate. It is their chocolate.
Se vwazin Terèz – Se vwazin li – She is Teresa’s neighbor. She is her neighbor
Se liv Joslen. Se liv li – It is Jocelyn’s book. It is his.
Se mallet Jisten. Se malèt li – It is Justin’s suitcase. It is his suitcase.
Konbyen? – How much / How many?
Konbyen rad ou wè nan chanm nan? - How many pieces of cloth do you see in the room ?
M wè yon chemiz (shirt), yon pè pantalon (pants), yon mayo (t-shirt), yon pè soulye (a pair of shoes), de pè sapat (a pair of thongs), yon kravat (tie), de jip (skirt) yon pè chosèt (socks), yon pè tenis (a pair of tennis shoes) epi yon ba (stockings)
Other forms of possession: Asking questions
Pou ki moun kay sa yo ye? Poukiyès kay sa yo ye? Whose are those houses?
Pou ki moun plim sa-a ye? Poukiyès plim sa-a ye? Whose is this pen?
Pou ki moun kreyon sa-a ye? Poukiyès kreyon sa-a ye? Whose is this pencil?

Sa yo se kay leta (kay gouvènman) – These are government houses /buidings
Pouki moun plaj sa yo ye? Poukiyès plaj sa yo ye? Se plaj prive
Whose are these beaches? They are private beaches
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Eske ou gen yon bagay? Do you have anything (something)?
Non. M pa gen anyen – No, I do not have anything

The New President of Haiti, Michel Martelly or Sweet Micky, Takes Power on 5-14-11

2011-05-14T13:34:00.001-07:00

14 Me 2011. Pòtoprens, Ayiti. Inogurasyon Prezidan Michel Martelly, Tèt Kale, Mizisyen Konpa Sweet Micky Nan Mitan Dezas Palè Nasyonal, Katedral Nasyonal, ak Palè Justis

Sa-k Pase? Learn Haitian Creole with "Quick Haitian Creole Grammar Reference"

2011-05-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

This new book, “The Definitive Quick Haitian Creole Grammar Reference” is designed to give beginning and intermediate learners of Haitian Creole an easy-to-use guide and sure foundation in the basic grammar,cultural relevance, phonology, context, and vocabulary of the language. It can be used by individuals who are working in the field and wanting to communicate with Haitians. In other words, it will focus mostly on interpersonal communication needs. It will make use of the most commonly used expressions, proverbs, phrases, exercises, notes, grammar explanations, and situational dialogues to expose you to the Haitian language and culture.
Some of the lessons will include topics related to church, construction of schools, health centers, homes, schools, tales,games, toys, fables, laundry, farming, travel etc.
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BBC.CO.UK Reports Southeastern Spain's Quakes: Two Quakes Bring Destruction and Death to Spain

2011-05-11T19:26:00.000-07:00

Falling debris killed some residents of Lorca, Spain. Lots of bricks and building materials fell on people and passersby. The quake measures 5.2 on the Richter scale.

As a result of these two quakes, people are left without homes. Churches and other buildings built with bricks dump a lot of bricks on the street. Spaniards from the capital, Madrid, were able to feel the quake. Hitting back to back, these two quakes caused lots of chaos in the city or country.

"Falling bell towers, walls and masonry brought panic to the streets of a small city that lies in an area known for minor earthquakes, but where residents could not recall such an intense quake in living memory.

The earthquake was magnitude 5.1 and came at 6.47pm local time, almost two hours after a 4.4 magnitude quake had already caused considerable damage and forced many people out of their homes into the city's streets."

Do You Want to Volunteer in Haiti? Learn Kreyol and French with "French Notes and Textbook for English Speakers"

2011-04-27T10:10:00.000-07:00

Free French Podcast: Listen to French Episodes at FrenchLessonPodcast.Libsyn.com

Here are two free French Blogs: Go to EZFrenchLessonMP3.blogspot.com and LaBaguetteFrenchLesson.blogspot.com

French Notes and Textbook for English Speakers

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French Textbook and Notes for English Speakers: Salut! Bonjour, Bonsoir, Merci, Au revoir! was written to help you conquer your fear of one of the most beautiful languages of the world. It is designed to meet your travel and education needs. It provides you with the right set of vocabulary, pronunciation, and explanations you need to fully study Moliere's language. This textbook comes equipped with a corresponding podcast and a related blog that provide you with ongoing support pertaining to pronunciation and explanations of cultural facts, artifacts, and more difficult verb patterns. In this book, you will find cultural notes, rules of thumb to avoid major faux-pas, and lots of exercises to help you have mastery over key language nuances, patterns, structure, and phraseology. Get additional information at http://frenchlessonpodcast.libsyn.com and http://labaguettefrenchlesson.blogspot.com

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The wait is now over for all of you who have been writing to me about a textbook that should accompany this podcast. All along, you have wanted to follow with us. Here is your opportunity to reap lots of benefits from this podcast. By purchasing a textbook, you will be able to follow specific lessons from the textbook. There will not be any needs to post the vocabulary on a blog. Thanks for your wait. It nows pays off.

If you can not wait to have this book, you can purchase it right here. The text will be delivered by email. And it will cost you much less!

Brief Book Review:

French for English and Creole Speakers!...is a French textbook written specifically to give you as well as all beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners of French the support you need to master this beautiful language. This textbook comes equipped with a podcast and a blog that provide you with ongoing support pertaining to pronunciation and explanations of cultural artifacts. In this book, you will find cultural notes, rules of thumb to avoid major faux-pas, and lots of exercises to help you have mastery over key language patterns, structure, and phraseology.

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A New Children's Book on Quakes and Tsunamis: Where Were You? Ki Kote Nou Te Ye?....

2011-03-22T03:03:00.000-07:00

Book Review

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"Earthquakes & Tsunamis: Where Were You? Ki Kote Nou Te Ye?....Haitian Children Quake Survivors' Prayers for Japanese Children is a children's and Young Adult (YA) book. Where Were You? Ki Kote Nou Te Ye? Dónde Estuvieron? Earthquakes, Tsunami Stories, and Prayers from Chilean, Haitian, and New Zealand Children to Japanese Children is a children's and young adult book that allows children who survive natural disasters to tell their stories and talk about their fears and hope for a better tomorrow. In Where Were You? Ki Kote Nou Te Ye? Dónde Estuvieron?, Haitian children who survived a 35-second quake talk about their chain of events and send payers and comfort to Japanese children who went through a 5-minute quake, dvastating inland tsunami, and fear of nuclear radiation. Visit http://haitiancreolemp3.libsyn.com or http://childrenscreolebooks.blogspot.com or http://kreyolpalekreyolkonprann.blogspot.com to find additional Haitian Creole resources."

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Disturbing Videos of Tsunami Arrival: People Cry and Flee From Waves, Home, Building Debris

2011-03-15T01:06:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Sean Penn, Charlie Sheen to Visit and Focus More on Quake-stricken Haiti Than on Himself: Charlie Sheen in Haiti

2011-03-13T23:04:00.000-07:00

Sean Penn may have done a good thing for his pal, Charlie Sheen when he invited him to accompany him to Haiti. In the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 quake that hit Haiti and killed more than 300,000 people, Sean has been living in a camp in Haiti. He founded J/P Haitian Relief Organization.

Charlie Sheen could do a lot of good for the unfortunate survivors of the Haitian quake. Without any doubt, he may have given or contributed some money to his friend's organization, he could do even more for himself and the others by going there. Reaching out to others may turn out to be a healing experience for him. Instead of locking horns with the producers of his famous show, he can take a good break and start thinking about helping others. In the end, he would benefit a lot from this type of missions.

Sheen chatted about his trip to Haiti on radio station K-Earth 101 Live. He said he was going to do everything possible to bring a smile to the children of Haiti.
"I'm going to do whatever is asked of me, whatever I'm capable of, whatever I can do to deliver a little bit of faith and maybe put a smile on a few faces that wouldn't otherwise have it if I wasn't there...."

New Quake and Tsunami Videos: First American Quake and Tsunami Witnesses Talk About Experience and Devastation in Japan

2011-03-13T04:18:00.000-07:00

Nuclear Blast and Fear of Nuclear Reactor Meltdown in Japan

2011-03-13T04:03:00.000-07:00

Find out how you can help or volunteer in Japan

Search and Rescue Teams At Work

Japan Hit by 8.9 Magnitude Quake and Ensuing Tsunami Waves: Boats, Debris, Cars, and People Float Away

2011-03-10T23:02:00.000-08:00

Japan is being hit by a massive earthquake at the time of the writing of this report. Bridges collapse into the ocean. Boats and cars loaded with passengers just fall into the waters. Nearby, some buildings catch fire. Complete buildings, offices and homes are floating away. Japan news agency reports that there are a lot of injuries and deaths. Where there was dry land does not exist anymorel.

Get updates of the 2011 Tokyo, Japan quake at HelpJapanQuake.blogspot.com

Tsunami watches are going on Hawaii, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan, Guam, Indonesia, Russia, Marshall island, and many other countries. The island of Panjou on which Japan is located is hit by a major tsunami. The debris and water of the tsunami are traveling far inland. Tsunami waves are predicted to be higher.

It is predicting that the tsunami will cause many deaths inland. A building on fire is moving with the tsunami.

About an hour and 10 minutes ago, a major quake hit Japan.

Magnitude 8.9 quake hit Japan. Roads are destroyed. Airports are closed.

Foreign assistance will be requested and accepted by the government of Japan. The damages are very extensive.

The tsunami has been going up a river and taking away everything in its path: Farms, homes, trucks, businesses, and schools.

Get updates of the 2011 Tokyo, Japan quake at HelpJapanQuake.blogspot.com

Christchurch, New Zealand Quake Volunteers

2011-02-21T21:41:00.000-08:00

Based on the extent of devastation, it is clear that many volunteers will be needed in Christchurch. Volunteers from around the world are making plans and trying to find how they can come help our fellow humans struck with such a tragedy. There are many people who need to be rescued soon. Canine rescue teams need to go there soon. Time is of the essence.

The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Down Jones have reported that at least 17 people were killed. Other reports have already given the number of deads to be at 70.

How You Can Learn Haitian Creole: Skype Video Call Makes It Easy for You

2011-02-21T18:24:00.000-08:00

Once you have completed the payment, please email us at haitiancreole[at]Gmail.com to inform us and provide us with the following:

Your Full Name:

E-mail address:

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How do you plan to be involved in Haiti?

With the advance of technological tools readily available on the Web and through social media, you can learn any foreign languages from the comfort of your home or your office. We are excited about the number of widgets and gadgets at our disposal these days. We are happy that you want to work with us. We want to make sure that we work with you to accommodate your professional schedule. We will do our best to take into consideration the difference in time zones.

A great number of classes are currently offered online. By joining this Haitian Creole language class, you have just added to this number. Remain assured that you are learning the language from a native of the country who has studied in both Haiti and the U.S.A. So, you will get the best of both worlds in terms of comprehension, bicultural understanding and transnational sensitivities.

Thanks for signing up and welcome to WorldWideHaitianCreoleClasses and SakPaseLearnHaitianCreole Now!

Huge Earthquake in ChristChurch, New Zealand: People Buried under Debris and Destruction of Property

2011-02-21T18:16:00.000-08:00

A 6.3 magnitude quake hit new zealand. There are reports of massive destruction. Water lines break. Power and telephone lines are down. The Christchurch hospital is being evacuated. Countless people are buried under huge piles of debris. Rescuers are going to the affected areas. People are crying and running away.

The main airport is closed until further notice. More information will be posted here as we receive it.

Updates #1: The earthquake hits the southern part of the country. It causes a lot of fatalities. The number of deads is not known now. Many cars are still buried under rubbles. Many rescuers are looking for those trapped by the debris in their cars. It will take days before the number of fatalities is confirmed. What is clear is that this type of quake does cause losses in human lives.

Here is what is being reported thus far, "Southern New Zealand has been plagued by a series of quakes since September, when the area was shaken by a 7.1-magnitude temblor that New Zealand authorities said was the most damaging quake to hit the region since 1931. ..."

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral is severely damaged by the quake. "Christchurch's 106-year-old Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was badly damaged, and a Herald reporter said that half the building had collapsed. The Herald is the city's major newspaper.

Updates #2

The timing of the quake is sure to produce a lot of fatalities and casualties. Workers were still at work. Schoolchildren were still in school. Traffic was suddenly stopped. And people were running every which way to find safety. The city is highly populated. It was at its busiest when the quake hit it. Countless buildings have collapsed on workers who are still trapped inside. For example, the 102-year-old cathedral had a lot of visitors at the time of the collapse. So did the Pyne Gould Guinness Building. Prime Minister Key is on his way to Christchurch from Wellington. The mayor of the town is asking for help to rescue his people from the rubble. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was located too close to the city. That is why it is going to produce a lot of casualties and property destruction.

In Christchurch, one can find dust everywhere. Destruction of well-known buildings is evident. The landmarks are no more. There are only remnants of some of these landmarks. Various search and rescue operations are under way to locate people trapped inside these buildings. Local authorities have ordered the evacuation of the city center. Two commuter buses have been pancaked, flattened to the ground under the falling of debris or by collapsing nearby buildings.

Free Help with Haitian Creole Learning: Ayuda Gratuita con el Aprentizaje del Kreyol Haitiano

2011-02-11T10:12:00.000-08:00

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Egypt, The Social Network-Facilitated Revolution: A People Thirsty for Freedom and Democracy Dances, Rejoices

2011-02-11T10:00:00.001-08:00

Dance! The people of Egypt are dancing all throughout the night. They are waving their flag with pride. They are happy to be Egyptians again. Hosni Mubarak has fled. Nelson Mandela is happy that he showed the world how to fight and use non-violent means to foster change in an unjust society!

Revolutions happen when the lowest groups rise and change things at the top. Countries such as Haiti, France, Russia, Egypt, and Tunisia and many others have known and gone through real revolutions.

The Egyptian revolution is largely facilitated by the emerging power of Social networks which allow many groups of people to meet up and organize themselves. Wael Ghonim, a Google Executive on leave, has known and witnessed the power of the Social networks. Imprisoned and released, he came back to energize the crows massed at Tahir Square. Twitter, Skype, Facebook, and Google allowed communications when the Eyptian government ended Internet connections.

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Fed up with injustice, brutal regime's atrocities and lack of human rights in his native country, a young Tunisian fruit vendor set himself on fire. His sacrifice became a monumental factor for change in Tunisia. It was just a matter of days for the government of Tunisia led by the dictator to fall.

May the fruit vendor's soul rest in peace! Little did he know that his great sacrifice would reach beyond the borders of his country. In less than a few weeks, the Egyptian people rose up against Hosni Mubarack who was ruling for more than 30 years.

Wael Ghonim, sent to prison and released only to refocus, reorganize the Tahir Square protests, is seen by many as the face of the Egyptian revolution.

He is the first one to tell you that the positive and contributing actions of Google, facebook, twitter and Aljazeera network have helped the young people to topple Hosni M's government.

Wael Ghonim recognizes that his role has ended. He wants to go back to work. He wants to work a book on the movement.

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Proud witness to the newest revolution and with tears in my eyes!

After three weeks of massive protests, the people of Egypt got what they've always wanted. They have been protesting against an autocratic government, against the bad working conditions of the working class and lack of opportunities. Despite all the defiance shown by Hosni Mubarak, he was finally forced to step down.

Celebrations are everywhere now! From Tahir Square to Wall Street, Cairo to Washington and anywhere Egyptians are living. More importantly, twitter users, Internet and blogophiles are all rejoicing over the power of the people of Egypt.

These new events follow the deposition of the Tunisian dictator in Tunisia. Now it is Egypt's turn to boot a strongman, a dictator in the person of Hosni Mubarack. These new developments come as a surprise for the few remaining dictators around the world. Ultimately, the power comes back to the people!

Today, the young people of Egypt, the children of Egypt, Old as well as young people, have reclaimed their voice. They obtain their victory and do not forget those who became martyrs for this revolution.

The Google executive who was imprisoned became a voice in this country. He came back upon his release to reignite the flames of freedom. He turned out to be a good organizer of the Tahir crowd.
Today, the young people of Egypt, the children of Egypt, Old as well as young people, have reclaimed their voice. They obtain their victory and do not forget those who became martyrs for this revolution.

The Google executive who was imprisoned became a voice in this country. He came back upon his release to reignite the flames of freedom. He turned out to be a good organizer of the Tahir crowd.

Wael Ghonim, Google Executive on leave, plans to write a book about revolution 2.0. He realized that his mission has accomplished. His contribution was to only participate in the revolution. He wants to go back to his company to work. He stated that he accomplished his role. Wael Ghonim does not want all the attention to be on him. He is thinking about the martyrs and future of his country.

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Give a Minute or a Dollar to Haiti: Your Chance to Share Your Ideas on Haiti's Reconstruction, Cleanup, Education, and New Government

2010-11-26T02:08:00.000-08:00

Harnessing Global Participatory Leadership for Haiti:

Which one would you like to participate in? Give a minute of your time to share ideas to improve the living conditions in Haiti or send in $1 to a charitable organization to help Haitians stricken by the recent quake and current cholera epidemic? While both ideas are noble, we would like you to think about the long-term difference you can make by sharing your ideas for a stronger, and much improved Caribbean neighbor.

Give a Minute or a Dollar is an opportunity for you to help address old and new problems facing Haiti with brilliantly new ideas. No longer will you be consumers of the tragic news coming from Haiti! Now you will be co-sharers of ideas that have the potential of changing Haiti for good. You will have a vested interest in seeing things change there. Your ideas may improve various sectors of the country, from the economy, education, to public transportation without forgetting the colossal tasks of rubble removal, planning in a country where land rights can mean life or death if dealt with in the wrong way etc.

Who is paying attention to your ideas and recommendations?

This blog is read by the powerful members of the international community represented in Haiti by their own organizations, members of the Haitian government and international committees created to focus on the Haitian issues and rebuilding. For sure, your ideas will be taken into consideration. The best ideas that we cull from this exchange will be published with an acknowledgement to the writer and submitter (first name only).

How to Submit your Ideas?

Send your ideas to HelpHaitiQuake@Gmail.com. Once again, the best ideas in various categories will be published on this blog. Here is a list of the categories:

Rubble Removal
Rebuilding Plans
Education: School Rebuilding
Harness the Religious Sector's Strength and Presence to Develop Haiti
Entrepreneurship - MicroFinances and Small Business Development with Women at the center
Building Code-enforced Homes
Accentuating the Positive in Haitian Culture: Language, Music, and Teamwork known as Tet Ansanm or Konbit
How to Address the Insecurity issues

How to Move the Median street dwellers to safer housing

How to Finance large-scale infrastructures projects in Haiti: Where will the Haitian find the money?

How to Improve Haiti's Ecology, Environment, agriculture and Organizational Leadership

You too can add your own category as in "Sharer's Own Category Idea"

Note that you can share your ideas in the "Post your Comment Box" below

Catholic Churches in Haiti Suffered Massive Losses: Archibishop, Priests and Members Perished During Quake

2010-10-31T10:07:00.000-07:00