Month: September 2007

$5,000 for every baby

From DallasBlog:

During a forum hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Friday, Hillary Clinton suggested every child born in the U.S. should get a $5,000 “baby bond” from the government, according to the AP.
“I like the idea of giving every baby born in America a $5,000 account that will grow over time so that when that young person turns 18, if they have finished high school, they will be able to access it to go to college or maybe they will be able to make that down payment on their first home,” Clinton said.

Wonder what she’ll cut to raise the $20 billion to pay. Or maybe she’ll just raise our taxes to do that. Hmmm.

iTunes U

Just found that Apple offers university classes online for free through iTunes U.

Tunes U has arrived, giving higher education institutions an ingenious way to get audio and video content out to their students. Presentations, performances, lectures, demonstrations, debates, tours, archival footage — school is about to become even more inspiring.

Granted, you’re not going to get any college credit hours but looks like there’s a lot to learn.

Early Morning Music

My friend Aaron has taken the leap and is officially starting his own online music promotion/management company this week, Early Morning Music.
His wife Brandi, who was one of my assistant editors at The Bells Student Newspaper at UMHB has more info on her blog.
Aaron’s done promotion for several record labels in the Nashville area, including Gotee and Word and I’m sure he’s taking a lot of what he’s learned and applying it with his new adventure.
I wish him the best of luck. And while you’re at it check out Remedy Drive, the first band he’ll be doing management for (which by the way, I’m very disappointed that I can’t download or add their Myspace songs to my Myspace profile – what’s up with that Mr Aaron?)

Big steps taken in Little Rock

This is a few days past the official anniversary, but 50 years ago this week the schools of Little Rock, Arkansas were integrated.
NPR has had some great coverage on the historic event, including recent speeches from the nine students who entered Central High School on Sept. 25, 1957 with military escorts.
I’ve really enjoyed listening to their coverage throughout the month of September.

Listen to NPR’s All Things Considered coverage