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Do you believe in life after death?

Is there a possibility that a person's soul remains alive even if death consumed the body? Is there a way for the living to help the departed find their way to their new world? These are only some of the questions that people ask when it comes to afterlife beliefs and American Indian culture is only one of the many that holds some answers.

American Indian cultures greatly touch on after life belief. According to such culture and tradition, a person bears two souls. One of them is "free," meaning that it can be independent from the actual body and can live even after death. The other, which is referred to as the vital soul, is the one that helps the body breathes and moves. This particular soul could never survive death. Therefore, it is lost when a person dies. When it comes to Native American cultures, the world of the dead is described differently. Some say it is like a "happy hunting ground," while others liken it to the gloomy and dark world of Hades.

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Do you know how much Oprah can do to help Haitians if she really wants to? In my opinion, Oprah Winfrey is not in Haiti to assess the situation in which many Haitians have been living since the 2010 earthquake, or for the past 100 years.

It's all about Oprah Winfrey.

According to to what I heard in the news, when arrived in Haiti on Sunday, the security that was given to Oprah was one never seen before at Toussaint L'Ouverture Airport. She toured some camps under tight security Monday. One local photographer was detained for about 90 minutes as he tried to cover Queen Oprah Winfrey.

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In an attempt to promote a movement for the union of all Haitians, The Head of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, will be in Haiti. Becoming famous after organizing the "Million Man March" in Washington D.C. in 1995, he wants to use this skill to promote reconciliation, unity and peace in Haiti.

According to the news release, minister Louis Farrakhan who will be in Haiti from December 11th to the 15th, wants to have a constructive dialogue with all religious authorities of the country.

Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, Sr. was born on May 11, 1933. He is the leader of the African-American religious movement the Nation of Islam.

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To endure a mass demonstration, be well prepared. Since you can't predict how long a mass demonstration will last, get ready for the weather conditions. If there will be mass arrests, and other unknown contributing factors.

Apparel

Dress for comfort and the weather as you are ready to participate in a mass demonstration. Wear walking or running shoes for long hours spent on your feet marching. Protect your eyes from sun's glare and/or possible outbreaks of violence (you could get caught in cross-fire between police and agitators). Sweatshirts, hoodies, rain jackets, or other weather-appropriate gear will protect you against the elements during the long hours of demonstrating.

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A defender of Human rights in Haiti lost his own battle. Professor Jean-Claude Bajeux, died on Friday, August 5, 2011. According to a family member, he died of lung cancer at home Port-au-Prince.

His political and social activist movement started in 1964 when Jean-Claude Bajeux was forced into exile under the Duvalier regime, after attempting to organize Haiti's Catholic clergy in protest of the expulsion of the Jesuit order.

He became leader of the political party Konakom and a supporter of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

Jean-Claude Bajeux and his family left Haiti in October 1993 due to threats made on his life. He was harassed by members of the Front for the Advancement and Progress of Haiti, known as FRAPH. He returned to Haiti in 1994 until his death. Professor Jean-Claude Bajeux died on Friday, August 5, 2011, at his house.

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There have been rumors circulating that the death of Haitian Congressman Dionald Polyte was not an accident but rather a well planed assassination.

The wife of the Congressman pointed the finger directly to Former police commissioner and head of the National Reconstruction Front (FRN), Guy Philippe for the death of her husband. According to the the wife of Congressman Dionald Polyte, Eva, her husband did not have to go out this way.

Here is the video of the interview with Polyte's widow, Eva Dutreuil:

Guy Philippe for his part denied that he was involved in the killing of Dionald Polyte. He also believes that the current President of Deputies, Sorel Jacinthe, is engaging in a smear campaign against him and that he is using the death of Congressman Dionald Polyte to tarnish his image.

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A member of HaitiObserver.Com was informed that Mrs. Michele Montas Dominique had filed complaint against former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. However, this information was proved to be completely false and without any basis what so ever. Mrs. Montas Dominique never filed such a complaint about the former president.

The staff of HaitiObserver.Com would like to express his regret for the publication of this information and also would like to present its apology to Mrs. Montas Dominique for any arm that may have caused to her family or herself.

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We finally have the video of Wyclef Jean explaining the situation here he was shot in the hand. The singer is accompanied by his cousin Pras.

According to Wyclef Jean: "We heard what is called in Creole: Catouch", the sound of the booms." Jean further explained that he then, jumped in the car with Fanfan and went to the nearest hospital. Wyclef said he thought he really got "Grazed".

Here is the video of Jean during an interview with CNN: Watch the video here, on youtube then post your comments on Haiti Observer

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