Thanksgiving Bonus Blog

This is a bonus blog, to make up one you may have missed during the 9 weeks. It will be extra credit for those students that haven't missed any blogs.
Discuss three things that you will be giving thanks for during this Thanksgiving. Minimum 50 words and written in complete sentences.
p.s. one of the things cannot be this makeup blog.

Distilling the Wisdom of C.E.O.’s

As we near the end of our semester together, time to start thinking about the future. Check out this article from the NY Times, it identifies some of the characteristics shared by CEOs of corporations. Of those traits listed which one do you think is the most important? List a few characteristics that you think should be added to the list. Of those listed, which characteristics do you feel that you possess, and which ones would you need to work on?

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. Click on the title link, read the article and leave your thoughts about "money for grades." Posts should be 50-75 words.

*This is the Bonus Blog, it will replace one that you may have missed. It is not required, but if you choose to complete it, it is due Sunday at midnight along with the previous one.*

The Fed Chairman Game

Check out this game created by the Federal Reserve. It deals with exactly what we are studying right now, monetary policy. The game puts you in the position of the Fed Chairman, and you must manipulate interest rates in order to balance unemployment and inflation. Click on the learn more button before playing. Investigate the Fed Toolkit and the other items in the help section. After this play the game. Give me a short summary of your strategy and how it went.