Aug
31
2010

Written by:
Thomas Loeffler

On the Edge of New Marketing Strategies

America’s freedoms and capitalist ideals provide entrepreneurs with a plentiful plate of opportunity to make a living without entering the coporate world. Multi-level marketing (MLM) is one of the methods people forgoing the corporate American lifestyle have found successful. Sometimes known as a pyramid program, MLM is a ground works strategy in which friend referral acts as the primary basis for a sales growth. High school and college students are often targeted as individuals who might be of interest in such a strategy because it is an effective way to make money – if you’re good at it. Reputable companies sporting the MLM strategy include Mary Kay and Avon Products. Although the number of lesser known companies outweigh these successful MLM brand rarities, the companies built on the multi-level marketing strategy have caught the attention from Corporate America’s finest.

Aug
28
2010

Written by:
Reem Hassani

Pakistan: A Flood of Political and Economic Disaster

In a country that has already suffered political instability, poverty, and now one of the greatest natural disasters in history—Pakistan is unfolding a tragedy affecting millions of people both inside and outside its borders.

According to the United Nations, the recent floodwater triggered by extra-heavy monsoon rains have now classified 8 million people as needing urgent humanitarian relief, and has destroyed the homes of 4 million Pakistanis. Unfortunately, these incredible numbers are still rising, and with 2 weeks left in the Monsoon season, they are expected to grow. The floods have not only devastated properties over 15 million people, but have claimed the lives of over 1600 Pakistanis—with a promised aftermath of disease and starvation that will likely affect millions more.

Aug
25
2010

Written by:
Kanwar Anand

The Great Recession & The Greater Recovery

Economists, politicians & journalists have repeatedly compared the current recession to the Great Depression. There are certainly some similarities between the two business cycles. The Great Depression dramatically impacted people from all walks of life, there were major bank runs & severe panics in the credit markets that brought the economy to a complete halt and there was uncertainty as far as newer regulations were concerned. But we responded with fierce resilience to get ourselves back on the path to recovery. This included enactment of laws such as the Glass Steagall Act of 1933 which strengthened the financial regulatory framework, implementation of programs such as New Deal that improved our infrastructure & ultimately our decision to enter the Second World War that uplifted millions out of poverty & enabled the US to become a super economic power in the world.

Aug
23
2010

Written by:
j_laughridge

The True Cost of Online Education

If you walk into any grocery store, you’ll see the same thing in almost every aisle: you’ll find “name-brand” choices, you’ll find generic products, and you’ll find multiple size options for nearly every product available. If you want a small bag of fruit, you can get it. If you want (or need) a large bag, you can get that, too. While it costs more on the front end, once you do the math you’ll see that the price per piece is actually better on the larger bag - - so if you need that much fruit, it’s really the only way to go! I’d like to suggest to you that your education works the same way - - the more education you have, the higher your potential earning power tends to be, and so while it costs more on the front end, the pay-off in the end is more than worth it!

Aug
22
2010

Written by:
Jordan Harris

U.S. Colleges and Universities Say No to Illegal Students

In the midst of the U.S. Immigration Reform, a larger public debate has surfaced. The nation's people are outraged by the vast number of illegal students attending U.S. state colleges and universities. The dispute was ignited by the arrest of the Kennesaw State University student Jessica Colotl in late March. Colotl was an illegal immigrant attending KSU on in-state tuition costs. KSU later reclassified Colotl as a non-Georgia resident, while immigration authorities deferred action on Colotl's status for one year, granting her time to complete her degree.

Illegal students occupying seats at American post-secondary institutions is a growing trend. An untold number of undocumented immigrants attend schools in the Ivy League, especially.

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