What happens when the population gets older?

The New York Times Sunday (October 17th) Magazine includes an article entitled "The Old World" (see link above and below) that mentions some of the problems countries face when the population gets older. After reading the article comment about China's strategy and present your opinion. Be ready to disduss this in class.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/magazine/17Aging-t.html?_r=1&ref=magazine

What Do We Do About Our Local Government?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, October 10th's Opinion Page includes an editorial entitled "The real culprit: Miami-Dade charter" which addresses the problems we face in our local government and the petitions to recall not only Mayor Carlos Alvarez, but also five commissioners. After reading the editorial (see link above and below) summarize it; state something you find unusual about the status-quo and express your opinion regarding what should be done. Be ready to comment about it in class.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/10/1865468/the-real-culprit-miami-dade-charter.html

Should punishment fit the crime, or the sense of outrage over it?

The Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 New York Times' Weekend Update section includes an article (see link above and below), "Bullying, Suicide, Punishment," which deals with the suicide of a Rutgers University freshman after two fellow students posted images of him engaging in homosexual acts on the internet. Read the article, summarize it, include points you find interesting and state your opinion. Be ready to discuss your opinions in class.





http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/weekinreview/03schwartz.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper

Doing Well by Doing Good; Is It Possible?

The Miami Herald's Saturday, September 25th'Tropica Life Section includes an article (see link above and below) which describes the entrepreneurial persuit or two South Floridians who aim to help children in Colombia, South America. Read the article, summarize it and post your opinions in the blog. Be prepared to discuss your posting as well as how these young men attempt to do well (make money) by doing good (helping).
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/24/1839575/a-south-florida-man-aims-to-help.html

Would Paying a Flat-Rate for Tuition be Better for Students?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, September 19th Local Page includes a story entitled "Flat-rate tuition system weighed" that discusses the Florida state university system's consideration of having state universities charge a flat rate for tuition regardless of the number of credits a student may take. After reading article (see link above and below) post your summary of the article and state your thoughts and opinion. Be ready to comment about your blog posting in class.


http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/18/1831538/flat-rate-tuition-system-weighed.html

Is The President Chained to the World?

The Sunday, September 12th's New York Times includes a article entitled "The Presidency, Chained to the World" in which the author, Matt Bai, discusses the predicaments of being president of the United States. After reading the article (see link above and below) and when you are ready to enter your blog, state some facts contained in the article and state your opinion about the subject. Be ready to discuss the article and your views in class.







http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/weekinreview/12mattbai.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=The%20Presidency,%20Chained%20to%20the%20World&st=cse

Are For-Profit Schools Providing a Service or Disservice to Students?

The Miami Herald’s September 5th’s front page carries an article, “For-profit colleges grow as do complaints,” about the appeal that for-profit colleges have for some students and the apparent pitfalls associated with these schools. After reading the article (see link below) post your comment by summarizing what the article says are the reasons for the growth in enrollment of for-profit colleges and the problems that, according to the article, students and the public at-large face. In addition to providing a summary about these two factors, give your point of view (something that the article does not mention but that you deem relevant) regarding these two issues.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1809205/for-profit-schools-grow-as-do.html