I’m going to start this blog post with a little story, which might sound familiar to some of you. The other day a friend of mine was driving home from work—a mercifully short 5 minute commute, you just don’t get that in Atlanta, GA—blissfully unaware of the aggravation that awaited her. Upon reaching her apartment … Continue reading
Dear Friends of the Gulf Coast, This month the GOP convention is taking place in Tampa Florida, although the start of the convention has been delayed on account of hurricane Isaac. On our front page is a representation of our projections for the upcoming election. Feel free to take our poll and let us know … Continue reading
The drought we’re experiencing this summer is only going to get worse, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As the price of corn and soybeans rises, we can also expect to see a rise in beef, dairy, and poultry prices as a result. Since there is less feed available for farm animals, ranchers are … Continue reading
There’s something comforting about those three little letters that precede the pre-professional majors at Emory. I’m talking about the pre-med, or the pre-business major, a title which assures the neophytic undergrad that leading up to graduation someone will be there to hold your hand through resumes, internships, research positions, med-school interviews, or jobs upon graduation. A universal sigh of … Continue reading
It is not news that our economy is in bad shape. Unemployment is a problem nation-wide and social institutions like education and healthcare are suffering as a result. As Meredith Whitney pointed out at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women conference this year, due to the growing gap between the richest and poorest Americans, we are seeing … Continue reading
Dear Ms. Borrelli: Thank you for your recent letter regarding distribution of anticipated BP Clean Water Act penalties from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this important issue. As you know, on April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded and sank, tragically taking the lives … Continue reading
