Monday, September 22, 2008

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.

Friday, September 5, 2008

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?

Friday, August 29, 2008

Rich Getter Richer



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

Monday, August 25, 2008

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

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Choices: Video


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

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Summer reading 19: Ohio Unemployment Jumps


Ohio has not been able to dodge the recent bump in the economy. Read this article and discuss it's topic and also add if this has effected anyone that you.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Summer Reading 18: Inflation Surges to 5.6%


"The report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the latest sign of economic misery for Americans", but that is not all.... read this article to see that inflation is not the only thing news worthy.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Summer Reading 17: What does Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have to do with Economics?




I bet you are wondering, " Mrs Rowland, why would you put Brad Pitt on your blog........" , :) well, I thought we needed a change of pace for one article. Yes, even Pitt and Jolie have a lot to do with economics. Read this article and comment on your opinion about how this relates to Economic's and your opinion about the topic. Ladies you can thank me later for posting a picture of Brad Pitt. :)

Friday, July 25, 2008

Summer Reading 16: Iraq War's total nearing Vietnam's price tag


How expensive is War? Read this article and find out a comparison with all the wars that the US has been involved in.