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

Can "Tampering with the Electoral College" be considered "political"

The Sunday, September 25th New York Times carries an editorial (see link below) titled "Tampering with the Electoral College." After reading the piece - and perhaps familiariling yourself with the workings of the Electoral College - state your views regarding what Pennsylvania wants to do and say why you agree or disagre with the Times' editorial.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/25/opinion/sunday/tampering-with-the-electoral-college.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Is the Pension System for Municipal Employees Fair?

The Miami Herald started a series this Sunday, September 18th which deals with how government employees' pensions are creating problems that cost taxpayers money and can potentially damage municipalities. The first article of the series, Pension Bonanza (see link below), details the problem and cites specific examples. After reading the article, post your comments and be ready to discuss them in class.


http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/17/2412472/municipal-pensions-a-bonanza-for.html

What Should Obama Do If He is to Join Other One-Term Presidents?

Princeton University's History Professor Julian Zelizer ponders, in the Sunday, September 11th's New York Times' Week in Review section, about the distinct possibility that President Obama might not get reelected in 2012 and suggests things he can do to create a lasting legacy. After reading the article (see link below) and summarizing in the blog, comment about it. Be ready to discuss the article and your thoughts in class if you want in a class for which you can earn extra credit for the activity,.




http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/opinion/sunday/if-obama-is-a-one-term-president.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=If%20Obama%20is%20a%20One-Term%20President&st=cse

Are We Really "Middle Class?" Who's Below Us?

The Sunday, September 4th New York Times' Sunday Review Section includes an article by former Secretary of Labor Otto Reich in which he discusses the economy and the problems we encounter to get it jumpt started again. After reading it, commment about it stating what the author's views are as well as yours.


http://www.nytimes.com/pages/opinion/index.html#sundayreview