IPad - which one should IGet?

I am ready to do it.  I have been thinking about an IPad and need some help. 

Which one is the best?

I am always around a WiFi connection. 

Should I get a keyboard?

I am not sure...

I think I could get along with the original IPad but the newest IPad seems to be excellent.

http://store.apple.com/us/buy/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad

Let me know your experience... thanks. dg

York Road Initiative

Loyola has been working with the York Road Communities to build a better business, living and learning environment.

The York Road Initiative (YRI) started in 2008 as part of the strategic plan for the university continues to grow.

It started with a listening project to find out from the community felt were the strengths and weaknesses of the area.

The YRI is now working on incubation of new businesses and trying to engage the community in being more involved in the development process.

To find out more about the YRI - check out the website.

http://www.loyola.edu/department/yri/about.aspx

Let me know what you think about this and if you would like to get involved...

Chicago

I was shocked to here how many people have been murdered in Chicago over the past few months.

I saw an article that really made me think that we are not focused on the right way to control gun violence in the US.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/iteam&id=8977635

This story talks about gangland violence of Al Capone.

It is worse now then it was then.

What do you think of that? 

Cutting the budget

With all the talk going on in DC about the budget cut that is taking place you would think that this is the end of the world.

According to Politico (http://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/sequester-pain-starts-with-drip-ends-with-torrent-88276.html) it is going to be a slow process of really understanding the impact of the cuts.

People are going to realize that they are going to have less service from the government and have to do more for themselves.  The scare tactics are crazy and I hope that the two parties in DC can figure out how to get the USA working again and create new revenue from new employees paying taxes and not increasing the taxes of people who are working now...

Let me know your POV... dg

Keeping Your Focus

Hey everyone ever have a day that seems like nothing is going your way.  What do you do to keep your focus and complete the things you have to get done?

How many of you take the time to write down a list? or do you use your outlook task list?

I am a person who tends to make lists and try to get everything done as soon as possible.

I work with many college students who sometimes struggle with staying focused on the means that get them to the ends.

I often will ask them how the keep track of what is due or where they need to be, etc.  Many times they do not have a good answer.

I would love for you to share your thoughts on how you keep organized and keep things moving along.

Enjoy the weekend and please share your point of view.... dg