No article for next week- take one week off

 I will be home Friday, October 23, with my son.  Yes, he has been diagnosed with the flu.  Yup, that one.   I hope to be back on Monday, however, if I am not..... follow these directions.

A. Make sure you have completed a blog for each week posted on wall in room.  If you add a post entry on the blog, please write your name and period on the appropriate article sheet.  I will pick these up Friday evening so I can record them.

B.  If you need to do test corrections-- we will take care of this upon my return.  If we need to change a grade after it is posted, we will do exactly that.  Do not panic.  We will make sure you get the correct grades.

C.  If any of you have any questions, please email me at lrowland@middletowncityschools.com.

D.  Have a great weekend!   Football team-- let's do it.  I will wear my Purple Palooza t-shirt at home to cheer you on!

E.  Stay healthy and see you next week.

Is the Recession Over, YET?

Is it over?  Really?  Read this article and comment on its contents.

YOU MAY ALSO USE THIS ARTICLE FOR YOUR OCTOBER 20TH POST.

Articles for October 20th Below

Below are three articles for October 20th.   Choose 1 - read it and comment.  Have a great weekend.

Flu has hit our household-- I hope to be back Friday, but if not,  you know to work on your blog due Tuesday, work on research project and email me if you have questions at lrowland@middletowncityschools.com.

What does the increase in the Dow Mean?

The Dow took a major jump.... what does this mean?

J.P. Morgan Update

We just finished watching, "Inside the Meltown".  The video discussed JP Morgan.  Read this article and discuss its contents.

AIG- bonus issues- who is at fault?

Read this article about AIG, a company that we discussed from the video on Frontline, "Inside the Meltdown."   What does this article say and give your thoughts.

Next Weeks Articles - choose 1 video clip below

Below you will find two video clips......watch one or both for the October 13th post.  Your assignment is to comment on one clip and explain the connection to the theme of supply and demand.

H1N1- Supply and Demand Lesson

Seems like all we are hearing in the news is about the flu virus...... wait until you watch this.  What does this have to do with supply and demand?  What are your thoughts?

Elvis Presley - Supply and Demand

Watch this video clip.  Your thoughts?

Why did the stock market drop this week?

What does gas prices have to do with supply and demand?

Read the article and comment on what this article has to do with supply and demand?

How to Play Stock Game

Directions for stock simulation.  I am doing this from memory so hopefully you can figure it out from this.  If not, I will go over this again Monday.

1. www.howthemarketworks.com  ( I will post link on right side of page -- where I have www.reffonomics.com listed

2.  Click on register now

3.  Once you register then you will need to join a contest

4.  On right side of screen then click on Classroom and Private Groups ( or something like that)

5.  Do search on right side of screen.....Then you want to type in the name middies09

6.  Click on middies09 on the next screen that comes up

7.  You want to join it.  You will use password  middies09 to join

8.  You will then need to click onto My Account

9.  You are then ready to push button Trade Now

10.  To do research for what stocks to buy

     A. Popular Stocks button

     B. Throw Dart button

     C.  or research companies (corporations) on NYSE - top right hand button

          click on symbol lookup or push button called Listing Directory.  If you do that then look at all the possible sectors listed on the exchange.

 11.  Remember last trade or last is the last price the stock sold for.

12.  You will have to decide how much you want to spend on stocks to determine amount of share to buy.

I will help each of you in class Monday.  

Bumper Crop = Lower Prices

Read article and comment.

Obama speaks to the United Nation

Watch the video clip and read Obama's remarks.  Give your opinion.

Article Above this is for September 29th

Your next article is due September 29th.  Above this picture are the articles to use for next week-- your 9th article.

Which companies did the best during the recession?

Read this article to see who dealt with the recession the best and then comment.

Ever Had a Garage Sale?

Thinking about having a garage sale?  Read this and comment.

Due Dates Tonight and Tomorrow

This is Mrs. Rowland's reminder that you have a post due tonight AND Recession Oral History Due Tomorrow.

How Much Debt Is Too Much?

Forbes magazine has just posted an article that projects the future for us. What do you think about this article?

What do the people think?

Do you believe we are still in a recession? What do the people think? What do you believe?