Sequester

Let’s admit it: we’ve all heard the word sequester being thrown around by the president and other politicians lately, and we’ve pretty much done everything in our power to ignore it.

Unfortunately, we can tune out this discussion no longer. The time has come to take our heads out of the sand and understand not only what the word sequester means, but the many ways in which, if enacted, it will totally ruin our lives.

Rank these 7 government programs in order of importance:

HEALTH CARE

EDUCATION

MILITARY

NATIONAL PARKS

DISASTER RELIEF

AGRICULTURE

FOOD & DRUG INSPECTION

Which do you think is the most important?  The least?

How specifically would each be affected by the proposed cuts?

Are there any 'silver linings' to the sequester?

Does everyone think the sequester is bad?

Red Carpet Dress Code

Who were the good the bad and the ugly at this years Oscars?

Notice anything unusual about the men?

Should the Oscar's have a Dress Code like the Grammys?

How does this Dress code compare to Talawanda's:

Rule 14. Dress and Appearance 

Dress and grooming should be neat, clean, and appropriate. It should not constitute a safety or health hazard or be such that it might hamper the educational process. The faculty and administration will have the responsibility of deeming what is appropriate for the health and safety of all persons involved in all aspects of Talawanda High School.  

First Offense: verbal warning and student will be required to correct the infraction before returning to class. 

Second Offense: Discipline will be issued based on severity of the infraction and student will be required to correct the infraction before attending classes  

In order to promote an environment conducive to learning, the standard for personal appearance prohibits the following:

- Low-cut or see through clothing
- Skirts, skorts, and dresses shorter than mid-thigh, even with leggings worn underneath.    For skirts, skorts, and dresses with slits, the slit must meet the above standard.
- Pants with holes or tears above mid-thigh
- Pajama pants or house slippers
- Visible undergarments
- Spiked jewelry or long linked chains
- Exposed midriffs and/or lower backs
- Halter-tops, muscle shirts, mesh shirts, and/or spaghetti straps
- Spandex or spandex-like shorts or pants
- Hats, bandanas
- Items that display or allude to inappropriate language or graphics representing any type of alcohol, tobacco, violence, illicit drugs, sex, or deemed to be disruptive to the educational
process.

Would these 'Stars' be sent home from THS?

How about FLOTUS (First Lady of The United States)?

Retire or Rehire?

Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he would resign his position as the head of the Roman Catholic Church on February 28, shocking the Christian world and even those close to him. Benedict, 85, explained that because of his advanced age and diminishing strength, he didn't feel he could carry on the job.  The 265th Pontiff, Benedict will be the first leader of the Church to step down voluntarily in almost six centuries.

This begs the question:  How old is too old to keep working?

Millions of people in their 50s and 60s are unemployed; some have retired but many wish they were still working. Research shows that older people have much to offer, particularly as educators and child care providers.

How can the talents and experience of older workers be put to good use? Would it be smart for temp agencies and internship and fellowship programs to recruit more older people? 

Read what the experts say and you decide.