Public universities

Many public universities across the nation are dealing with rising tuition costs and higher applications for admissions. Stastically, it shows that public schools have raised tuition prices over the course of the last ten years. What schools may find in times of economic trouble are more cuts in programs and faculty. Private schools offer a name, just as many prestigous public schools do. But what attracts students to private schools? There are students who may not be able to afford the private school they attended, but is it really for the name? Or do private schools offer some sort of experience that is more appealing than a public school. I know after having the option of going to a boarding school for high school instead of going to my towns public school that there is a difference. There is a sort of community and legacy bond that happens when students attend private schools. Later and later generations are seen as assets so the school will admitt the best of the best (in some cases). I think that there is a difference in which school you attend. Many people who could easily afford a 43,000$ a year education opt to go to state schools. It isn't about paying the most, it is about experience. If apublic school experience is what you are looking for, go there, just like a private experience.

Future of the Republican Party

Many believe that Palin will not be the leader of the Republican party in the next elections. Because of the "talented" individuals in the party, many may start to focus on other potential candidates for the ticket. I personally don't think Palin will be on the next ticket, but I believe a woman will be for the next election. America works on a cycle, first blacks were given rights, then women. Black people were allowed to vote, then women. We elected a black president (a man), we will then elect a woman (democratic or Republican) to the next presidential election. I think President Obama will only serve one term and a woman will take control next. I think it is time for a woman to become president. Americans tend to focus on diversity for then gender diversity. The fight between men and women is found in all ethnic groups across the globe. If Queen Elizabeth I could rule the way she did and defend Britain against the Spanish Armada, then I think Gov. Palin could very well possibly become a ticket candidate or another well respected woman.

Right Brainers Rule

OPRAH on CNN: Your left brain is logical, linear, by-the-numbers; the right side is creative, artistic, empathetic. Oprah Winfrey talks with Daniel Pink about his groundbreaking book, "A Whole New Mind", and explores how right-brain thinkers are wired for 21st-century success. As the economy and products will change over the next century, those who can create and develope new products will become the successfull marketers of the future. As people graduate college, more and more people are finding that the marketing sector is a great career. The ability to design a product or way of selling a product is just as important as creating ther product. What more and more businesses may fine are that those who are more creative are an asset.

Homeless find homeless

Families are finding themselves homeless as the recession continues. The article states that a 2007 survey by the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority estimated there were more than 73,000 homeless people in Los Angeles County. LA is a place where most of the middle class spends beyond its mean. A good friend of mine if from LA, she was brought up luckily in an evironment where she never had to worry about money. Some of her friends tho, have parents who leased really expensive lifestyle. LA is the place where you are judged by what you own and wear. I am not suprised that LA is experiencing such inclines in homeless people. This is a problem that has been happening since capitalism and trade first took place. "The ingredients for this growing problem are a troubling mix: double-digit employment, in the 20 percent or higher range in poorer African-American and Latino communities, high foreclosure rates and budget cuts to social service programs including homeless assistance,"states the article. Those who live in poorer areas and even middle class areas are suffering. What we are seeing are a minimizing job market where the very best will survive and the lest talented will suffer.

If your wife spends too much money on clothes... slap her, it's ok!

A saudi judge ruled that men whose wives spend too much money are allowed to slap them. It was reported that Judge Hamad Al-Razine said that "if a person gives SR 1,200 ($320) to his wife and she spends 900 riyals ($240) to purchase an abaya (the black cover that women in Saudi Arabia must wear) from a brand shop and if her husband slaps her on the face as a reaction to her action, she deserves that punishment." This is bad for the economy because this means less spending. But I guess this is one more right men have over women. The US could adopt some of these policies, especially men who experience women who have urges to spend spend spend. I think that this is called shopaholic. So next time you see a women spending to much, after she says she can't help it and she needs to see a therapist, a good old whack across the face may be helpful (entirely sarcastic). This is another attempt for a middle eastern coutnern to lower women's rights inside the strict guidlines they have there. There have been many domestic issues made public about men abusing women in recent years. This is absolutely astonishing and I could never imagine this type of court ruling happening in modern day America.

Nitendo

Nitendo has seen a rise in profits by 8.4% this past quarter. According to BBC; it made just under 279.1bn yen (£1.85bn) for the financial year ending 21 March 2009, up from 257.3bn yen the previous year. Nitendo saw profits of a 47.7% rise in the last financial year. This is a huge success and good information for us. Even though we are in a recession, people are still buying technology driven products. Consumers need to keep spendign as this is one way we will slowly retreat from the recession into a growth period again. Sony and Microsoft announced they will be making job cuts. In tough times, the strongest survive. Nitendo has been around for generations. I am glad to see that they will see growth hopefully for the future quarters to come during 2009.

Higher Altitude

After the scare of New Yorkers over the low flying plane around downtown Manhatten, Louis Caldera has decided to step down from his position after many people, including Mayor Bloomberg and President Obama were upset that they were not informed. I think that this is a good thing because as New Yorker myself, I understand how angry and furious the citizen living and working in NYC were after they found out that the plane was flying low for a photo shoot. They should have informed the mayor and other public service positions to warn the citizens working near where the plane flew so that a massive panic would be prevented. It was very unthoughful of him and I am glad to see him go.