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by Published on 02-20-2012 06:55 PM
This past Tuesday may have seemed like just another ordinary day to some of us, but to millions of couples across the country, the day dawned with candy, hearts, flowers, and last-minute pressures to find the ever-allusive “perfect” gift, all for the special someone on Valentine’s Day. While some argue the day only happens because of greedy card companies, the tradition continues nonetheless: cards, candy, and all. How does this tradition affect the economy? Do all the carnations, roses, and, thank goodness, chocolate actually do anything, or is it all in vain (economically speaking of course)? Valentine’s Day with all of its pomp and glory does happen to make a significant impact upon the economy.
According to the National Retail ...by Published on 02-07-2012 03:00 AM
One country witnessed the violent and history-making fall of its president, Hosni Mubarak. The other cheered on in hopes of a sister democracy soon to replace the former dictatorship. But where do these two nations, Egypt and America, stand one year after the memorable fall?
Today Egypt holds some differences to the nation of its past, yet similarities still exist as well. While the country may be at rest politically, or so it seems, with the election of its new Parliament, the people continue to have tensions with the Supreme Council of Armed Force (SCAF), Egypt's military (allAfrica). One protester went so far as to say, “Either they [police] will die or we will die” (USA Today). Many people feel that the undercurrents of the ...by Published on 01-24-2012 04:00 PM
With the November presidential election fast approaching, the Republican candidates make the full circuit of televised debates. Since the debates have a near monopoly on how voters see the candidates, much of their potential presidential nomination stands to be won or lost at these discussions. Due to the number of candidates (now down to four), the candidates must work hard to stand out amongst an ocean of commentators, candidates, and criticisms. Who is the best debater? Who has those one-liners that cause standing ovations in the crowd or causes boos to burst forth against President Obama? Some argue that history professor and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has utilized the debates most effectively. His use of emotion, credibility, ...by Published on 01-12-2012 03:26 AM
While many in America mourn or rejoice (whichever you prefer) over the loss of Michelle Bachmann in the coming election, those in the White House have been preoccupied with the national security issue presented by Iran. Iran’s relationship with the United States has been a fairly short but turbulent one. Recently, tensions between the two nations have risen, as the US and the European Union have and plan to put sanctions on Iran’s central bank and oil industry. Reactions to the plans have differed, with some claiming them as unenforceable threats and others calling them economically crippling to Iran.
As many well know, Iran has long been attempting to gain nuclear power. Due to Iran’s hostile past towards the West over the power, ...by Published on 12-13-2011 03:00 PM
“We are the 99%!” The cry has rung out from the street of the Financial District of New York City since September 17, 2011. The Occupy Wall Street movement has long since left the confines of Wall Street, spreading across the country. Cities across the country have latched on to the passion of NYC protesters in hopes of changing the corporate greed of the 1%, representing Wall Street, but also local and state governments. How has the movement changed since its beginning nearly three months ago? That is what we will take a look at.
Who they are and what they want:
According to Occupy Wall Street’s website they “are using the revolutionary Arab Spring tactic to achieve our ends and encourage the use of nonviolence to maximize ...by Published on 11-28-2011 02:00 PM
America’s debt has received much of the media’s time and attention in the last few weeks, and yesterday’s announcement from the “super committee” only added to the already-overwhelming aura of economic despair.
The committee, technically called the Joint Selection Committee on Deficit Reduction Committee, has the task of creating a plan to solve America’s debt crisis. President Obama initialized it during the summer as a means to solve the debt issue that has had its grips on the US. Chosen by Senate majority and minority leaders, the Speaker of the House, and the House minority leader, members of the committee, purported as the best and brightest of the Congress, would hopefully find the solution hidden from the Congress while ...by Published on 11-14-2011 10:58 AM
Mission trips often daunt Christians, pushing them outside of their comfort zones. We know that we should go on them, but the fear of making a mistake or saying the wrong thing overcomes that knowledge, leaving us unmoved in the pew. The Potter’s School allows us an opportunity to conquer this fear through several mission opportunities throughout the year, including the upcoming ninth annual Thailand Mission trip (January 12 – 24, 2012).
Talk to anyone who has gone on the trip, and they will tell you how it has changed their lives: how they grew not only in their knowledge of different cultures and people, but also in how the experience changed them. I spoke with two-time participant Zoe Tomassi about her experience on the trip. ...by Published on 10-18-2011 03:40 AM
"Do you have any friends?” At some point in our home-schooled lives we all have been asked this, most likely by a public school student or shop cashier. How do we, as TPSers, respond? How would you explain that you have friends who live in China, Uganda, or some other location halfway around the world? The Potter’s School has helped its student body create a solution. TPS offers a number of ways outside of classes by which students may become better acquainted with classmates and other students.
TPS Discussions, commonly referenced as the forums, provide the perfect means by which we as students may interact with each other in simple discussions. If you have an interest in something, chances are someone else in TPS probably ...
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