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- 2008 Year in Review Dominated by Politics, Sports and JokersThe year 2008 is almost over, and will be best remembered for endless political news, more violence worldwide, more legendary feats from a couple of famed sports figures, and a couple of comic book icons.
- March Madness and Political PretenseWe make predictions about basketball and economics. But it seems like, the harder it is to predict something, the less humility we show in our predictions.
U.S. And U.K. Dominate as the World's Highest Ranked Universities 2011-12The world's top 15 universities are all in the U.S. and in the U.K. What are the strengths and weaknesses, what are the similarities and differences for prospective students and how can qualified students prepare for the choice?- Racecar Driver - it Takes Driving Talent and Marketing AbilitiesFor better or worse, motorsports, unlike most other sports, requires business savvy for marketing as well as the obvious driving ability needed.
- The Politics and Economics of the Tampa Bay Rays Looking to Move from Tropicana Field to a New StadiumWhat are the political and economic implications of the Tampa Bay Rays moving to a new stadium?
- Women's Sports and Salary CapsIt's no news that women are paid less than men in professional group sports, but is it really surprising?
The Economics of Living Abroad100 years ago our ancestors came to America looking for economic promise. In these times of political, social and economic unrest perhaps it is a wise move to reverse that journey.
Comparing College Costs: U.C. Berkeley, Stanford, and American River CollegeIn today's economic times, college costs are on the minds of many parents and students. The difference between costs for tuition and housing at state, private and community colleges can be significant.- NC State University: A Place of the Young and the OldNC State University has a unique environment where old and young students come together and share a great college experience.
- 2011 Calendar of Holidays, Ethnic Heritage Days, Special Observances, Health Awareness Months, Sports Events and Moon PhasesThe King James Bible turns 400. The Super Bowl is February 6, Easter is April 24, Chinese New Year is February 3, the Kentucky Derby is May 7, and the first and only Friday the 13th isn't until May. Check it out.
- Jackson, Mississippi is Home to Historic Homes and MuseumsJackson Mississippi has a historic past. The city has connected with the past by museums and restored homes.
- Best Weekend Trips in Virginia and South CarolinaAre you searching for the best weekend trip options in Virginia or South Carolina? Here are a few top destinations that are sure to meet your needs, and provide you with a wonderful weekend getaway.
Economics Lesson Plan for Students: Consumer Goods (Grades 2-5)This a lesson for elementary students to provide them with a basic understanding of how consumer goods, costs, and money management play a role in the economy.- Baseball Brainiacs and Other Intelligent AthletesAn overview of some of the many intellectual sportsmen. Most are active players but some former are included. Includes those who attended Ivy League schools, some who majored in physics, ones with aspirations of medical school, and more.
- Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura Profiled Bilderberg Group: Do These Elites Control Sports Trends, Too?The Bilderberg Group is allegedly behind political, economic, and health upheavals in the world, but what about sports outrages?
2010 Calendar of Holidays, Ethnic Heritage Days, Special Observances, Health Awareness Months, and Moon PhasesThere are unusual happenings in 2010 like only one Friday the 13th in August, the Chinese New Year which is the Year of the Tiger happens on Valentine's Day, and plan your trip to Tahiti on July 11, 2010 to view a Total Eclipse of the Sun.- Women and the Media: Women's Rights and Equal ExposureWhatever the role is, televisions, magazines and other forms of media show just how women are degraded in this area.
- Title IX: Past and PresentBrief overview of the Title IX program and the benefits of the program as relates to women in their pursuit of a higher education. In addition, provides insight into the terms and the programs that are connected to Title IX Education Act.
- The Art of Deception: Economics and VirtueThink that potato you're eating is perfectly safe? Well, maybe; but it could be genetically modified to produce its own pesticides. The FDA doesn't know if that's safe to eat...and that's just the beginning.
The Top Five School Subjects with the Most (and Least) Likeable TeachersThese are trends I've noticed in my years in middle and high school first-hand as well as college and through talking to others as to which subjects have the best teachers.- The Rise of Data Mining and DataveillanceData Mining and Dataveillance are meant to aid marketers and law enforcement, but raise questions of privacy invasion and dehumanization.
- The Irrational Economics of OverparentingDoes The Overbooked Child Have Academic Advantage Later In Life? No, Say Economists.
Do You Believe in Your Children More Than Anyone Else and More Than They Believe in Themselves?Why do some mothers demand more of a child than the child believes he or she has the ability to offer the parents?- High School Speech ActivitiesMany students around the nation participate in what is known as "speech activities." Student who participate in these speakers often have higher grade point averages and are better public speakers. Read this article to find what the rage is all about.
Being a Better Sports Fan is My New Year's Resolution for 2009How to be the best sports fan you can be in 2009, a lofty New Year's Resolution indeed.
Sport Economics Right NowThe sports economy is doing its best to put money back into local areas but they only do as well as their fans do.
The Economics of BoxingHow can Oscar De La Hoya rake in $150 million in one night of boxing while the American Economy is tanking? The secrets lie in the balance of boxing economics.- Favorite Summer Fairs and Festivals in St. Louis, MissouriEach summer the St. Louis area abounds with fairs and festivals. Here are a few of the favorites......
- A Gift and a Curse: Psychological Approaches to John Forbes NashDid schizophrenia endow Nash with superhuman intellect, allowing him to excel at mathematics? Or did Nash's immense knowledge of mathematics and higher level of intelligence cause him to go crazy? Or did both characteristics develop independently of each other?
World Cup 2006 EconomicsTeam Italia have been crowned World Cup 2006 champions, and after a month of partying with and playing host to the world, Germany must face the economic morning after. A look at who won and lost economically after the rosy pre-tournament predictions.
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