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The Ten Most Profitable College Majors
Just in terms of salary prospects: 1. Engineering 2. Economics 3. Physics 4. Computer Science 5. Statistics 6. Biochemistry 7. Mathematics 8. Construction Management 9. Information Systems 10. Geology Apparently, blogging didn't make the list. … [Read more...] about The Ten Most Profitable College Majors
Red Family, Blue Family
Ross Douthat of the NY Times has an interesting take on a what sounds like a provocative new book, Red Families v. Blue Families: Legal Polarization and the Creation of Culture. The book has a liberal-leaning thesis, which Douthat sums up this way: Culturally conservative “red America” is "stuck trying to sustain an outdated social model. By insisting (unrealistically) on chastity before marriage, Cahn and Carbone argue, social conservatives guarantee that their children will get pregnant early and often (see Palin, Bristol), leading to teen childbirth, shotgun marriages and high divorce … [Read more...] about Red Family, Blue Family
Supreme Court Nominee: Elena Kagan
She is popular among a diversity of faculty at Harvard Law School, but her lack of judicial experience may be a liability in the confirmation process. Last year, the Senate confirmed her as solicitor general on a 61-31 vote, with seven Republicans voting yes. So I imagine she will be confirmed. Interestingly, if confirmed, there will be no Protestants on the Supreme Court. A few other takes: Wall Street Journal New York Times … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Nominee: Elena Kagan
Intentionally Walking Away From a Mortgage
It is estimated that 20% of all foreclosures today are strategic -- people who could pay their mortgages simply choosing not to. They deem that the benefits of getting foreclosed and moving outweigh the costs of a ding on their credit. Perhaps they can find a comparable rental property for less than their mortgage. So they stop making their payments, pocketing this money for a few months, then "walk away" immediately before foreclosure. Sixty minutes did a segment on this topic tonight: Watch CBS News Videos OnlineBy the way, this behavior is not restricted to non-Christians. If you are a … [Read more...] about Intentionally Walking Away From a Mortgage
Gospel in Life – Tim Keller
This, and the associated DVD, sound terrific: Trailer for Gospel in Life from Redeemer City to City on Vimeo. More information and resources are available. … [Read more...] about Gospel in Life – Tim Keller