Is Academic Cheating the Norm?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, December 5th's Issues & Ideas Section includes an article, "Cheating 101," (see link above and below) which relates a recent incident that ocurred at the University of Central Florida. After reading the article and summarizing it, cite specifics about the UCF case and comment on some of the opinions quoted, in addition to stating your own opinon on the matter. Be ready to discuss the article and your posting in class during the week of Dec. 6th.


http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/04/1957442/ucf-cheating-incident-sparks-debate.html

How Will Haiti's Elections Affect Miami

The Miami Herald's Sunday, November 28th edition includes an article, "Haitians to Choose Leader in Face of the Crises," in which the reporter asserts that the new president "will be charged with helping to steer almos $11 billion in foreing aid" (see link above and below). Read the article and after summarizing it in the blog and stating your opinion in the same, be ready to discuss it in class. You will get extra points if you spot an obvious grammatical error (it's the first word in a paragraph)

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/27/1946304/haitians-to-choose-leader-in-the.html

Is the "Poverty Business" Legit?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, November 21, 2010's Issues & Ideas section includes an article: "They Get Rich Off the Poor," or "Miami Book Fair International: Author examines the high cost of being poor," which discusses the many businesses that prey on the poor while "providing a needed service." Read the article (see link above and below) and after summarizing it, express your opinion in the blog. Be ready to discuss the article and your opinions in class.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/21/v-fullstory/1934438/miami-book-fair-international.html#ixzz15w1blgXf

The Sunday, November 7th New York Times Week in Review section has an article titled "Now Appearing" that discusses President George W. Bush's image and new Book: "Decision Points." After reading the article (see link above and below) summarize it and post your opinion in the blog.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/weekinreview/07baker.html?_r=1&ref=weekinreview

Is Immigration Good for the Economy?

The Sunday, October 31st New York Times has an article titled "How Immigrants Create More Job" that addresses some of the misconception regarding how the influx of immigrants impacts the economy. After reading the article and condensing it in the blog, state your views and be ready to discuss them in class.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/business/economy/31view.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=how%20immigrants%20create%20jobs&st=cse

What Is Going Wrong in Washington? Is it the Message?

The Sunday, October 24th New York Times' Opinion Section includes an article, "What Happened to Change We Can Believe In?" which addresses some of the problems facing the current administration. After reading the article and posting a summary and your opinion on the blog, be ready to discuss it in class.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/opinion/24rich.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

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