What are the Advantages of Education for All?

The Sunday, January 27 New York Times' Sunday Review section includes an article titled "Revolution Hits the Universities" (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/27/opinion/sunday/friedman-revolution-hits-the-universities.html?ref=opinion&_r=0).  After reading it, summare the article in the blog and state your views about the topic.  Be ready to discuss the article and your views in class for extra credit.

Do Management Skills Matter when Choosing Politicians?

Sunday, January 20th The New York Times' Sunday Review section includes an aritcle titled "Managing the Oval Office."  After reading the article (see link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/opinion/sunday/managing-the-oval-office.html?ref=opinion&_r=0) summarize it in the blog and discuss yours and the author's opinions.  Be prepare to discuss the article, your views and the author's in front of the class for extra credit points.

The Sunday, January 13th's New York Times' Sunday Review Section includes an article by columnist Frank Bruni titled "Democrats Behaving Badly" (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/opinion/sunday/bruni-democrats-behaving-badly.html?ref=opinion&_r=0).  After reading the aticle and summarizing it in the blog, state your opinion about the piece and say why you agree or disagree with the author.  Be sure to familiarize yourself with the workings of persons described in the piece to be able to make an intelligent analysis

The New York Times' January 6th's Sunday Review Section includes an article titled "How to Choose a College" (link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/opinion/sunday/bruni-how-to-choose-a-college.html?_r=0).  After reading the opinion piece, summarize the author's views in the blog and state your opinion.  Be ready to discuss your views and the author's in class for extra credit points.

What New Skills Are Needed for the New Economy?

The Sunday, November 18th New York Times' Sunday Review Section includes an article (see link
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/opinion/sunday/Friedman-You-Got-the-Skills.html?ref=opinion
by Thomas Friedman in which the new job market is discusssed vis-a-vis education; there is an insightful remark by someone we have all heard of.  After reading the article and posting a summary of the article and your views about the author's and yours, be ready to discuss these in class for extra credit.

The New York Times' November 11th's Sunday Magazine includes and article titled "How Zara Grew Into the World’s Largest Fashion Retailer"
(http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/11/magazine/how-zara-grew-into-the-worlds-largest-fashion-retailer.html?ref=magazine). After reading the piece and summarizing it in the blog, be ready to discuss the article as well as your views about the topic in class for extra credit points.

The New York Times' November 4th Business Section includes an article by economist Clayton Cristensen (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/business/a-capitalists-dilemma-whoever-becomes-president.html?ref=business) which addresses the topic of innovation as capital generator.  After reading the article, summarizing it and stating your views in the blog, be ready to discuss the author's views and yours in class for extra credit.