More in the world of writing...

Here are two more articles that I thought you'd find interesting. You might read these while applying your make-up or gelling your hair for Homecoming. May these articles provide ideas for future papers, or just food for thought.

1. Your favorite bands from England might not be coming to America soon... or ever. Find out why here in an article by John Jurgenen, who writes about music for the Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB118980966247828081.html

2. Seen more fat kids lately? It is caused by Taco Bell or Halo? (or something else?) This article (originally published) in Forbes reports about a new study by the American Journal of Preventitive Medicine. http://www.districtadministration.com/newssummary.aspx?news=yes&postid=48354

Happy dancing!

In the World of Writing...

Young scholars:

Here are links to two articles from today’s Tribune that are interesting in their own right, but also might be helpful with paper topics.

The first one is about the Deerfield parents who have been sentenced to jail for having drinking parties. I think that the response by the high school student (in the middle of the article) is good food for thought. My opinion on her thought is mixed.

The second is about some contradictions in the U.S. about “freedom of speech.” The last line is excellent, and makes you proud to be part of the U.S., even though it might be flawed.

Feel free to comment, or send links to articles that you’re finding of particular interest.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-deerfield_27sep27,0,823191.story?coll=chi_tab01_layout

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-oped0927parkersep27,0,1077543.column

Be careful this weekend. I want to see every one of you safe and sound on Monday morning.