Is this it? Finally a true recession?

Read the article and discuss why some are predicting this time we are truly heading into a recession? or not?

Dollar Rises against Euro

Read what is happening to the US Dollar? Why is this happening?

Europe Scrambles To Rescue Big Banks

Germany became the newest European country to allay fears about the financial meltdown, guaranteeing private bank accounts as governments scrambled on their own to save failing banks. Read about how other countries are dealing with this financial crisis.

What will holiday sales be like for Christmas 2008?

The economy has been in a slump. Read this article to see predictions about this year's holiday season forecast. Do you agree or disagree and why?

The United States of France.....what are they talking about?

Read this article and see if you agree with Time magazines description of what is happening in the United States with our financial system.

Wall Street As We Knew It Just Came To An End

Times are changing on Wall Street. Read this article and comment on what you think this means for our economy.

Is Globalization Hurting the US?

Why the World Needs The US?

Gas Prices Do It Again

Unemployment Rate hits 5 Year High

With poor economic times comes an even higher unemployment rate. Are you surprised with this number? Do you have concerns? Do you know someone that has lost their job?

Rich Getter Richer

Times have been bad for most, but the rich are getting richer. How can that be?

Bankruptcy claims increase

Election 2008: The Economy

Dell Making Cheap Computers

China, Iraq reach $3 Billion Oil Service Deal

Are you Better off?

"No doubt, the economy is gloomy. But how are you doing? It's a question the candidates are asking - and an issue that Americans are dealing with every day." CNN Money

Choices: Video

Click on choices video clip : on title.
Watch this and comment.

Let the School Year Begin: 2008-2009

Hey class,
Check your calendars...... tomorrow is officially back to school for upperclassmen. Let me be the first to say, "Welcome back to MHS!" This posting will serve as the first post for school year 2008-2009. Each of you will be responsible for posting a comment on the blog once a week. More details to come..... Anxious to meet all of you and let's have a splentriffic semester! Mrs. Rowland

summer reading 20: Cost of Advertising during Olympics

How could anyone ignore the summer Olympics.?.... Phelps with 8, yes 8 medals..... Ever wonder how much it costs to advertise during such programming? Oh what the heck, tell me yes ....... read this article, yes you can comment on the Olympics itself too and respond.

Summer Reading 20: Is Russia returning to Authoritarian past?

Oh, my childhood memories are coming back to me now.......... read this article about Russia and decide what economic issues could arise due to these actions.