Wednesday, September 28, 2011

To Cheat or Not to Cheat.....that is the question!

Copy and paste the following link.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/28/7-arrested-in-alleged-sat-cheating-scam/?iref=allsearchPlease read the following article and write a detailed response.

Please read the following article and write a thoughtful response.
Is cheating ever justifiable? Do the ends justify the means?

Friday, September 23, 2011

Money Changes Everything

When every dollar counts, parents are having to say no…when all they've ever said is yes. Has your outlook/habits with regards to money changed in this country's economic decline?
In this troubling economic time, is it important for parents to discuss their finances with their children? Should children know how much money their parents make?
How has the recent decline in the economy affected your outlook on your future?
job prospects?

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Social Networking Dangers

Do colleges have the right to look at the social-networking sites of applicants? Why or why not? How careful are you about what you post on Facebook, Myspace or Twitter?

See Wall Street Journal Article below
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122170459104151023.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Thursday, September 8, 2011

9/11

Copy and paste the link below, and watch the following CNN video regarding 9/11.

Since this year is the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I would like you to take a minute to reflect on your own experiences with this tragic event in U.S. history. How were you or others you know affected? Where were you and what do you remember most about the circumstances following the attacks?

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/08/02/griffin.footnotes.9.11.cnn