The Sunday, October 23rd New York Times' Sunday Review Section includes an article tiled "Will Dropouts Save America" which addresses the unconventionality related to entrepreneurialism and job creation in the United States. After reading the article (see link below) summarize it and state your opinion in the blog. Be ready to discuss it in class.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/opinion/sunday/will-dropouts-save-america.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Can We Employ Marketing Tools to Solve Social Ills?

The Sunday, August 16th New York Times' Sunday Business Section includes an article titled "Welcome, Fans, to the Pinking of America" (see link below) which recounts the history of the Susan G. Komen program. After reading the article; summarizing it and commeting on it in the blog, be ready to discuss it in class.



http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/business/in-the-breast-cancer-fight-the-pinking-of-america.html?_r=1&ref=business

Are We Lacking in Innovation? Surely We Could Use More Jobs (as in Steve)

The October 9th New York Times' and Miami Herald's Opinion Pages, respectivily, include articles related to the late Steve Jobs' life and innovations. After reading both articles: "Steve Jobs Might Have Failed Abroad" and "Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?" (see links below) which often interesting, albeit contrasting views related to out economy, politics and entrepreneurial tradition, summarize the articles andwrite your opinion on the blog and be ready to discuss it.





http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/08/2443750/steve-jobs-may-have-failed-abroad.html


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/09/opinion/sunday/friedman-where-have-you-gone-joe-dimaggio.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Where%20Have%20You%20Gone,%20Joe%20DiMaggio?&st=cse

Is Technology the Answer to Better Education?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, October 2nd's Issues & Ideas page includes an article (see link below) which suggests that technology could be the answer to bettering eduacational attainment for some students. After reading the article, summarize it and give your opinion in the blog.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/02/2433747/new-tech-tools-in-classroom-can.html