MARCH 2010 | COVER STORY

what is a sports team worth to you? Apple, the company that rewrote the rules of the music industry, is getting ready to change the way it sells and stores music. The new business model would extend Apple’s grip on the music market, allowing it to sell music through search engines and other Web sites and broaden its reach beyond the iTunes store. Cover Story Online Teacher Guide: March 2010 For access to answer key, log in above Middle School lessons Lessons developed by and for middle-school educators. Log in above. QUOTE/UNQUOTE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FEBRUARY 2009 NEWSPAPER FEBRYARY 2009 TEACHER GUIDE

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INTERNATIONAL
Desperate Times
Seven years after the U.S. launched a program to boost AIDS treatment in the developing world, that battle is reaching a critical turning point. The flow of funding is slowing, and infections are on the rise. Article

ECONOMICS
Pay or Walk Away?
Research shows an alarming rise in the number of so-called strategic defaults, where homeowners stop making mortgage payments because they think it makes good financial sense. Article

HEALTH
Counting Calories
Restaurants are pushing new low-calorie menu items to attract customers who say they want healthier options. Article

BIG BUSINESS
Sony in Depth
Sony is placing a huge bet this year on 3-D technology.Article

ON CAMPUS
The Ultimate Field Trip
Study abroad can be a unique learning opportunity but not all programs are created equal. Article

MARKETING
They Just Don't Get It
Ten mistakes male managers make when marketing to women. Article

CAREERS
Risks and Rewards
Being in high demand is just one reason actuary landed at the top spot on a new ranking of 200 jobs in the U.S. Article

OPINION
A Victory for Free Speech
The Journal Editorial Board weighs in on the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United vs. FEC. Article

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

 

Devaluing a College Degree
The idea that a college grad earns $800,000 or more than a high school grad is based on fuzzy math. The real number is much lower. Article

Bill Limits Restraint of Unruly Schoolchildren
Physically restraining unruly schoolchildren or locking them in isolated spaces would be subject to federal restrictions under legislation passed by the House. Article

Drew Brees: Stretching Limits
Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints pushes his mind and body to get an edge in the gym and on the field. Article

Second Acts of Former Winter Olympians
Once the competition is over, some athletes become coaches. Others change their careers entirely. A look at the second careers of figure skater Debi Thomas, speedskater Eric Heiden, lugers Karlos Kirby and Cameron Myler, hockey player Brendan Shanahan, Nordic combined skier Ryan Heckman and ski jumper Kirstie Marshall. Article

Olympics as Focus Group
NBC has a team of researchers and some new technology to help it measure how viewers are consuming their Olympics news and using new media to watch and follow the Games. Article

Obama, in Speech, Bids for Rebound
In his State of the Union, Obama vowed to spur jobs growth and urged lawmakers to press on with the health bill. Article

Inside the Admissions Office
Watch video excerpts from “Inside the Admissions Office,” an online forum featuring admissions deans from eight of America’s most selective colleges and universities. They tackle such topics as: How involved should your parents be in the admissions process? And what makes a good college essay? Watch

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Complete coverage of the Haiti earthquake

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The Error-Free College Application
As the deadline period for college applications draws close, high school seniors are busy filling out financial aid applications. But some simple-to-avoid mistakes could jeopardize both college entry and aid. Article

Study Abroad -- Pricey and Priceless
Students who study abroad and immerse themselves in another country's culture come back with a more wide-eyed view of the world. Article

Safe, Low-Cost Cars for Teenagers
Finding the right car for a newly licensed teenage driver can be a difficult process. Here are five cars, both used and new, that feature strong safety components and are under $14,000. Article

The Best and Worst Jobs
From actuary to roustabout, a look at some of the best and worst jobs for the coming year, ranked based on factors such as income, stress and employment outlook. Article

THE YEAR AHEAD: 2010
In '10, Economy Crowds Domestic Stage
If the big domestic story of 2009 was an economic crisis and its ripple effects in the real world, 2010 will be about cleaning up after the crisis and the political toll it will take. Article

Unrest, Finance Shape Global Agenda
The renewed fight against terrorism, the surge in Afghanistan, trade with China and mounting debt are among the issues to watch in 2010. Article

TECHNOLOGY
Greatest Generation (of Networkers)
How much work can "hyper-socializing" students or employees really accomplish if they are holding multiple conversations with friends via text-messaging, or are obsessively checking Facebook? Article

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