Maybe I am little late. I realize that “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” both have gone past. What I don’t get is why, unless you own a retail or online establishment, either is important. Black Friday is not actually the busiest day in retail for the year. I believe that may take place after Christmas. … Continue reading Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Okay, I am finally willing to admit that this technology age has made us a society of instant gratification. I work for a company that provides web sites for a number of different reasons but mostly for political campaigns. The campaign cycle is over but really just starting for some. Also, there are states that… Continue reading Instant Gratification
Okay, normally, I can sit and listen to the President speak without the urge to type. Unfortunately, I just heard a statement I could not stand. I will admit I am paraphrasing but the statement went something like: ….if you’ve got the skills to pass an AP test, you’re on your way. The education system… Continue reading President Bush on Education
It seems like I have been a part of gown-town relations since I left for college in the late 70’s. I think my first real taste of the conflict was during the Winter Olympics of 1980. Towns people in the Adirondacks thought there would be many, many jobs for the locals. They were upset when… Continue reading Gown-Town Relations
Okay, I know you probably think I am dumb but… Just what is reality TV? I have never watched Survivor or American Idol. I will admit to seeing maybe three minutes of one of them as I am getting to my preferred show on those evenings but I never really watch. I am, though, enamored… Continue reading Just What is “Reality” TV?
Well, today the news is not out of Niagara Falls. It is not one team beating up another team’s players. It is in Colorado and is teammate against teammate. A lot of this goes back to what we teach our children when they start playing sports. Teenagers, those at least high school aged in most… Continue reading More College Athletics Grief
When did teenagers, especially those of voting age, become so cynical? How can we, as responsible adults, teach them that working within the system can bring about change when it rarely does in their world? Case in point, the Niagara University athletic department has made national, not just regional, headlines recently. Four members of the… Continue reading How do you teach teens that working within the system can change things?
I was at a high school varsity soccer game the other day. I happened to not have a child playing and was talking to another friend there without a child on the pitch. We got to talking about the adjustment to college. Eventually, we were talking about the adjustment from being the “big star” in… Continue reading Teen Identity
Okay, so I have seen more dorm rooms in the last four years than your average 40-something, but I was shocked to find out that dorms are making the news. BusinessWeek.com and Forbes.com are both headlining articles about the extreme cost of living in a dorm. I could not believe my eyes as I was… Continue reading Dorm Rooms Make News
All I can say is wow! Not only do they expect “teenagers” to arrive at school in perfect shape, they also expect those first year students to adjust perfectly. First there was the May mailing of the summer workout plan. It was laid out perfectly. It made sense and included a nutritional plan also. It… Continue reading All I Can Say is…Wow!
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