Sunday, October 24, 2010

Should You Watch Football


I thought that this was an interesting article, and I'm curious about your take on it. The National Football League generates billions in revenues each year. The league markets itself as America's pastime. Have we become immune to the violence on TV each Sunday? We have all seen players being carted off the field on stretchers. Is it time to rethink our support of this league?

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Is Paying Kids for Good Grades Wrong?


There have been several experiments by school districts at paying students for attendance, good behavior, and good grades. The most recent attempts in Washington, D.C. and New York City have shown some promising results. Money is a powerful incentive. Read the article and leave your thoughts about "money for grades."

Sunday, October 03, 2010

The World Clock


This is a repeat of an older post, but I still love this site. Check out the world clock. Do you see any trends? Any of the numbers surprise you? Check out some of the other features on the site.