No. 064
Friday, August 11, 2006
Ethiopian Floods
More than 250 Ethiopians killed in a flood that media rarely even discussed. Take a closer at the damage caused by this major natural disaster. Rarely do we hear more from this small financially deprived nation that the increasing number of children dying from starvation and the AIDS virus.
No. 065
Friday, August 18, 2006
Oil Drops
The price of oil declines leading Americans to believe that prices at the pump have begun to stabilize. Will this financial roller coaster where American citizens a redirected back and forth like a ping-pong ball ever end? Doubtful as long as the supply and demand of oil is controlled in the middle east.
No. 066
Friday, August 25, 2006
Apple Recall
Ever imagined the extensive costs associated with a major computer recall and the efforts taken to notify their customers? Is it safe to assume that the monetary repercussions will heavily outweigh that of the sum of the lifetime earnings of a U.S. citizen.
No. 067
Friday, September 1, 2006
ComAir Crash
An exhausted Air Traffic Controller sheds an unpleasant light on what honestly takes place at our airports behind the scenes as well as what can go wrong upon landing. While a horrific event, imagine the human lives spared as a result of this common problem being exposed?
No. 068
Friday, September 8, 2006
Low Gas Prices
Gas prices continue to fall and Americans wonder how much longer this financial roller coaster will last. And the madness continues!
No. 069
Friday, September 15, 2006
Ford Buyout
Ford offers major buyouts in lieu of paying out retirements to continue to cut costs. Might we classify these actions as a brilliant business mover or simply a knife in the back of hard-working Americans? I guess that question is best answered by the poor soul who gave his/her life so a financial fat cat or suit and tie could later cash in on his work.
VOLUME II
No. 070
Friday, September 29, 2006
CA Firefighters
California Firefighters try to protect homes threatened by major wildfires. Natural barriers coupled with horrific weather conditions make this struggle all the more demanding.
No. 071
Friday, October 6, 2006
Starbucks
A historical look into the history of Starbucks and the amount of bucks they generate. Every curious as to how many there are worldwide and the dollar amounts they bring in daily.
No. 072
Friday, October 13, 2006
WAL-MART Lawbreakers
Ever wonder how those prices can remain so low...take a look behind the scenes to determine why. Will the world's largest retailer recover from dozens of lawsuits nationwide? With nearly $300,000,000,000 in annual sales worldwide to what lengths and at what costs have these dollars been earned.
No. 073
Friday, October 20, 2006
Same Sex Schools
Could this be the solution to public education? Take a look at the pros and cons of this progressive approach towards student learning. While it may impede upon the social relationships of the youth, is it not their academics, which remain paramount?
No. 074
Friday, October 27, 2006
Value of a College Degree
Is that degree worth the paper it is printed on? How much more might one anticipate earning over the course of a lifetime with a degree compared to those working without one?
No. 075
Friday, November 3, 2006
US Marshal
Over 11,000 fugitives nabbed in a 24-state operation. Take an opportunity to appreciate the massive collaborative efforts taken upon the part of over 100 law enforcement agencies to removed hazardous human beings from the streets.
VOLUME III
No. 076
Friday, November 10, 2006
Paterno Hurt
Legendary Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno suffers injury on the field. This man has as many years invested with the Nittany Lions as "Leave it to Beaver" with the television networks.
No. 077
Friday, November 10, 2006
Thanksgiving
It's that time of year again to reflect upon the history of this family tradition. Mathematically this may not be the finest resource; however, one stands to learn a great deal from this assignment.
No. 078
Friday, December 1, 2006
Army Scam
You be be amazed by how long and how often this occurs. This inappropriate method of billing has turned countless small organizations into BIG businesses.
No. 079
Friday, December 8, 2006
Pearl Harbor Revisited
Take a look back at what jumpstarted the second World War over half a century later. Many fear that with these veterans passing away ay an accelerated rate of nearly 1,000 per day it may be their last opportunity to reunite as a team.
No. 080
Friday, December 15, 2006
Border Fence
Build a 700-mile industrial strength fence around the U.S. to prevent illegal immigrants from crossing the border? What will that cost once you factor in the additional expense of 24-hour surveillance, equipments, employees, etc.? But wait a minute...aren't there over an estimated 12,000,000 illegal immigrants inside the wire as we speak.
VOLUME IV
No. 081
Friday, January 19, 2007
Death by Water
Jennifer Strange, a 28-year-old mother of three, is killed in an attempt to win a Nintendo video game system for her children while participating in an absolutely ridiculous radio station event. In addition to Jennifer's life, the career or multiple disc jockeys also came to a premature halt as well.
No. 082
Friday, January 26, 2007
Who is winning the WAR?
How do you even begin to keep score beyond the traditional body count to determine who is winning? Perhaps one method of assessment might be to consider precisely what we have accomplished or in many cases prevented in light of our nation's involvement in foreign affairs.
No. 083
Friday, February 2, 2007
Minimum Wage Bill
A proposal to increase the national minimum wage is introduced; however, one can not begin polishing his newly earned pennies right away as their is a significant delay in delivery. With an election year approaching it is inevitably a topic of discussion.
No. 084
Friday, February 9, 2007
Superbowl Ads
It is the one time of the year when we actually want the show to hurry so we can watch the commercials but how much are they spending? Everyone works in a place to where the self-proclaimed subject matter expert makes his rounds announcing the costs associated with marketing to a world wide audience but wouldn't you rather just read about it instead.
No. 085
Friday, February 16, 2007
Peanut Butter Salmonella
Better check the number on that jar of peanut butter before you spread a disease across the bread. A lot of people use the term "Salmonella" in warnings regarding food preparation but this passage simply supplies us with the facts and detrimental conditions related to the disease.
VOLUME V
No. 086
Friday, March 2, 2007
Drug Bust
A major drug busts amounting to millions of dollars! Ever wanted to take a legal monetary assessment regarding the illegal drug distribution industry? This is your chance to gain further understanding without having to visit your local drug-pushing dirtbag on the corner.
No. 087
Friday, March 9, 2007
California Parents
California proposes the idea of compensating the school system for the time that their children are absent. Perhaps this may very well be the solution towards holding parents unaccountable for their children's truancy and educational indiscretions. What would this formula have cost your family assuming it were implemented in your local school system?
No. 088
Friday, March 16, 2007
Relay For Life
A historical look into one of the most notorious fundraisers in the world. Where did it all begin and who was the man responsible for implementing this massive nationwide cancer research fundraiser?
No. 089
Friday, March 23, 2007
March Madness
Another look into the millions of dollars lost by employers when their employees can't shake the addiction to the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. Employers may want to regulate their employee's time invested off the job at hand, specifically, when it dips into the bottom line figure.
Friday, March 30, 2007
No. 090
Runaway Bride
A friendly reminder of "Runaway Bride" Jennifer Wilbanks and the Police Department she made famous. A true benefit of this edition is the deeper exploration into the monetary compensation (or lack thereof) our local heroes are supplied with in keeping us safe.
VOLUME VI
No. 091
Friday, April 13, 2007
Standardized Test I
A comprehensive look at the seriousness of state examinations as well as the detrimental repercussions regarding failure upon the part of a student or respective school system. Georgia state's CRCT (Criterion Referenced Competency Exam) is highlighted throughout this passage.
No. 092
Friday, April 20, 2007
Standardized Test II
A mere continuation a further look into the significance of state tests and the dangers in not passing the CRCT.
No. 093
Friday, April 27, 2007
Georgia Wildfires
Wildfires engulf the eastern state and leave residents worried about their possessions. What measures are being employed to save the south from death and destruction?
No. 094
Friday, May 4, 2007
Immigration Protests
Illegal immigrants stage major protest nationwide. While many perceive these events as an excellent opportunity for local law enforcement to simply drop a net, tag and bag the contents with a return to sender stamp - others are more interested in listening to their demands.
No. 095
Friday, May 11, 2007
Spiderman 3
A look into the highest grossing movies of all time. Additionally, we look back at traditional classics such as "Gone with the wind" and the original "Star Wars", specifically, at how much more they would have made at todays rates.
No. 096
Friday, May 25, 2007
FINAL
It's that time again. An assessment composed of every edition distributed throughout the course of the school year.
No. 97
Friday, June 1, 2007
Monster Pig
A special last day of school encore edition of The Daughtry Times Cruel and unusual? Good possibility; however, at the time, I was certain that a career in law enforcement was imminent and I wanted to make one more for the road. As it turns out...I remained in the profession for an undetermined amount of time.
After a three-hour hunt, a young boy armed with a 50-caliber high-powered rifle from east Alabama kills a 'Monster Pig' which is believed to weigh in excess of 1,050 pounds. If these measurements are accurate it will exceed that of 'Hogzilla' in Georgia.
I was thoroughly impressed by the rigor and hard work put into the creation of the 06-07 series of The Daughtry Times. It is without question, some of the greatest work I have ever done. In contrast with the original series - the only similarities they share may very well be the name of the creator.
Union Grove Middle School
Henry County School System
McDonough, Georgia
June 2006 - Present
Preliminary Reading Guidelines
Adopted from a Reading Across the Curriculum poster provides a list of steps one may employ to simplify the reading and comprehension of any passage, article, or related literary piece. A necessity for completion of any The Daughtry Times created on or after October 19, 2007
Traditional Writing Guidelines
Adopted from the Austin Road Middle School Writing Guidelines provides a series of tips to ensure one maintains compliance with appropriate paragraph writing techniques. A necessity for completion of any The Daughtry Times on or after October 19, 2007
2007-08 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR
VOLUME I
No. 98
Friday, August 10, 2007
Atlanta Record Temp
Comparable to the previous academic school year's first edition the major local heatwaves encountered by residents is investigated even further. Frequently, it takes a local tragedy in order for people to pay closer attention to the dangers associated with hot weather. Multiple down home examples may potentially serve as valuable deterrents for a middle school audience.
No. 99
Friday, August 17, 2007
Powerful Peru Earthquake
Little to know media coverage whatsoever on this major natural disaster as Michael Vick's dog fighting allegations continued to occupy the attention of America. Thorough descriptions of the horrific conditions citizens of Peru are involuntarily subjected to really makes us appreciate the lives we live.
No. 100
Friday, August 24, 2007
Rangers Rout Orioles 30 - 3
It has been over 110 years since a Major League Baseball team has been "taken out back to the woodshed" and beaten to such an extent. At least the Manager was smart enough to renew his contract just hours prior to the first pitch. One does not need to be a baseball fan to gain a further appreciation of the extensive mathematical formulas associated with determining individual player statistics.
No. 101
Friday, August 31, 2007
Hurricane Katrina Two-Year Anniversary
Two years after the largest natural disaster to strike U.S. soil and a series of issues remain unresolved. Students begin to truly gain a further understanding of precisely what took place in the gulf coast region as well as the "could of, should of, would of" perspective all adults know all to well.
No. 102
Friday, September 7, 2007
Bethel Teachers Strike; First Day of School Cancelled
Bethel Pay Scale
Henry County Pay Scale
This edition takes a closer look at teachers' pay with Mr. Daughtry's previous employer Bethel School District, Spanaway, Washington in comparison to salary earned in his present position with the Henry County School System, McDonough, Georgia. Additionally, it contains a series of tables and chart to further student comprehension of independent/dependent variables and interpreting coordinate graphs.
No. 103
Friday, September 14, 2007
911 - Remains of a Day
Students are provided with a plethora of nearly four dozen mathematical facts regarding the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Armed with this information, their mission is to create and solve ten word problems for a fellow classmate to complete. It is phenomenal to witness the extensive efforts upon the part of a student in custom designing a mathematics assessment for a peer to complete. Far too often, however, they tend to go above and beyond and create questions far too difficult for their respective grade levels. Solution: raise the standard, as students will inevitable rise to the occasion.
VOLUME II
No. 104
Friday, September 28, 2007
The Dishwasher and his $59,000 Mistake
An illegal immigrant out of Miami, Florida mistakenly enters the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport with $59,000 concealed in a duffle bag. As you can imagine, given the fact that he has blatantly neglected to pay taxes upon his earnings; U.S. Customs and the Internal Revenue Service would like a little chat with Mr. Pedro Zapeta.
No. 105
Friday, October 5, 2007
U.S. Workers Are Most Productive
American workers stay longer in the office, at the factory or on the farm than their counterparts in Europe and most other rich nations, and they produce more per person over the year. They also get more done per hour than everyone but the Norwegians, according to a U.N. report released Monday, which said the United States “leads the world in labor productivity.”
No. 106
Friday, October 12, 2007
2,002 Deaths Occur in Police Custody
In accordance with a three-year survey conducted by the United States Department of Justice - a series of statistical and demographic figures regarding criminal suspects killed while in policy custody are revealed. Miraculously, multiple figures contradict assumptions of the average American. This is an excellent resource in converting fractions into decimals and percentages interchangeably.
No. 107
Friday, October 19, 2007
How Taxes Work - Humorous Essay
Professor Thomas Davies, University of South Dakota; Dr. David Kamerschen, University of Georgia; William F. Buckley, National Review and countless others were originally credited with this passage; however, each individual has denied having written this piece. Regardless, this was a popular title on the subject column of emails worldwide in 2002. Basically, it explains U.S. taxes via ten economically diverse men subdividing the total cost of the meal as the government would.
No. 108
Friday, October 26, 2007
Sox Defeat Rockies for 2-0 Lead in the MLB World Series
Comparable to the extensive utilization of baseball formulas and statistics found in an earlier edition pertaining to the Texas Rangers; this is a phenomenal activity in creating and solving equations, proportions, measures of central tendency, and as always critical and analytical thinking. Finally, can you even begin to imagine a non-refundable investment of more than $51 million just to be granted legal authorization to speak with a prospective employee, nevertheless the $52 million and some change it will cost assuming he elects to join your organization. Evidently, the Boston Red Sox found this to be a rather reasonable agreement.
No. 109
Friday, November 2, 2007
Analysis: One in Ten Schools are Dropout Factories
Is your child attending a 'Dropout Factory'? There is a 10% chance that the answer is yes, Have stringent federal guidelines with intentions of improving public education actually accomplished just the opposite? In this edition, we take a closer look at research conducted by Johns Hopkins for the Associated Press which reveals pertinent data regarding our nations' high schools and the dropout rate.
VOLUME III
No. 110
Friday, November 9, 2007
One in Four Homeless are Veterans
Like many, I have always operated under the dilusion that the heroes who made this nation great were well card for in Veteran's Hospitals, etc. Evidently, I was mistaken as they constitute approximately 25% of the homeless population. What better time than Veteran's Day to honor and respect our nation's heroes.
No. 111
Friday, November 16, 2007
Thanksgiving
It's that time of year again to reflect upon the history of this family tradition. Mathematically this may not be the finest resource; however, one stands to learn a great deal from this assignment.
No. 112
Friday, November 30, 2007
Black Friday versus Cyber Monday
The term Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday. the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Dayand Christmas. Whereas Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores, "Cyber Monday" symbolizes a busy day for online retailers. The premise was that consumers would return to their offices after the Black Friday weekend, making purchases online that they were not able to make in stores. Although that idea has not survived the test of time, Cyber Monday has evolved into a significant marketing event, sponsored by the National Retail Federation's Shop.org division, in which online retailers offer low prices and promotions.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber_Monday )
No. 113
Friday, December 7, 2007
Morbidly-obsese Chinese infant
An eight-month-old baby boy in Jilin, Northeast China has tipped the scales at over three stone. Weighing 18.8 kg (41 pounds) and measuring 78 centimeters in height, he was born with a normal birth weight of 3.3 kg (7 pounds 4 oz). His mother nurses him more than 20 times a day because he often feels hungry. Because of his obesity, he is unable to crawl or stand.
No. 114
Friday, December 14, 2007
Maine Shoe Company Founder Leaves Every Child Born in State $500 College Down Payment
A foundation started by the late Harold Alfond, founder of Dexter Shoe Co., will give new parents an opportunity to sign up for a $500 down payment for their young son or daughter's college education. Since there are roughly 14,000 babies born each year in Maine the foundation anticipates paying out about $7 million a year. If the investment grows at rate of 8 percent per year, it would be worth about $2,000 in 18 years. But parents will be encouraged to add to the nest egg by donating $50 a month, which at the same interest rate would bump up the nest egg to about $25,000 by 2026.
No. 115
Friday, December 14, 2007
A SPECIAL EDITION to be completed solely in class to ensure students are capable of achieving academic success without seven days and a great deal of outside assistance.
Study: Students Who Pull All-nighter Have Lower GPAs
A survey of 120 students at St. Lawrence University, a small liberal arts college in northern
New York, found that students who have never pulled an all-nighter have average GPAs of 3.1, compared to 2.9 for those who have. The study, by assistant professor of psychology Pamela Thacher, is to be included in the January issue of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
No. 116
Friday, December 21, 2007
The Cost of The Twelve Days of Christmas
Begun over 23 years ago as a way to engage clients, The Annual PNC Christmas Price Index has become one of PNC’s most popular and anticipated economic reports. PNC is a highly diversified and growing financial services organization spanning the retail, business and corporate markets.
According to the 23rd annual survey, the cost of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is $19,507 in 2007, a 3.1 percent increase over last year. The rise in gift prices mirrored the U.S. government’s Consumer Price Index – a widely used measure of inflation calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index is up 2.8 percent so far this year.
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