Productivity Effects of March Madness, Social Networking DebatedMarch 19, 2010 Indianapolis — As the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament begins this week, so, too, does the annual debate about its effects on the workplace. Almost half (45 percent) of all Americans fill out a tournament bracket, and office pools will... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Americans Fuzzy About Easter’s MeaningApril 1, 2010 Ventura, Calif.—According to a new poll out for Holy Week, a minority of Americans knows what’s actually being celebrated on Easter. Although 67 percent of respondents link the holiday to a religious occasion, only 42 percent say it... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Facebook Snooping Lands Mom in CourtApril 16, 2010 Little Rock, Ark. -- Denise New says she was just keeping tabs on her 16-year-old son, Lane, when she read his Facebook page. Lane took offense, however, and has charged his mom with harassment. The case goes to court next month. New... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
'South Park' Creators Warned for Depicting MohammedApril 26, 2010 New York—The cartoon known for equal opportunity mocking has raised the ire of a radical Islamic group. In its 200th episode, “South Park” depicted the Prophet Mohammed in a bear suit. Now the group Revolution Muslim has warned creators... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Arizona Immigration Law Spurs ProtestsMay 3, 2010 Phoenix—Arizona’s tough new immigration law is being met with boycotts, outcries, and protests, including many by concerned students. On April 23, Governor Jan Brewer signed a law aimed at identifying, prosecuting, and deporting illegal... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
National Day of Prayer’s Future UncertainMay 10, 2010 Washington, D.C.—Now that a federal judge has declared the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional, the future of the annual event is up in the air. The 59th annual event was held May 6, despite an April ruling by U.S. District Judge... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Ethnic Studies Now Banned in Arizona SchoolsMay 14, 2010 Tucson, Arizona—In another controversial move, Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed a bill this week that bans ethnic studies in public schools. This comes just weeks after she signed an immigration bill that has already led to boycotts of... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines