FEBRUARY 2010 | COVER STORY

THE EVOLUTION OF ITUNES 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: February 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 JANUARY 2009 NEWSPAPER JANUARY 2009 TEACHER GUIDE

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Inside the Classroom Edition

TECHNOLOGY
Chicago Is Watching You
In Chicago, a giant web of video-surveillance cameras has spread across the city to help police spot trouble and track down criminals. Article

You've Got Rights
Recent court cases have shown that employees sometimes have more email privacy rights than they might expect. Article

SPORTS
Start the Madness!
The case for expanding the 65-team NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Article

ECONOMICS
Job Market of the Future?
More Americans face the problem of underemployment. Article

COLLEGE & MONEY
The Value of College
Is a college degree really worth the price? Article

ON CAMPUS
Summer Vocations
Summers are also a good opportunity to try out future careers. Article

CAREERS
Virtual Internships
And what if you could have that internship without ever leaving home? Article

ENTERPRISE
Will Work for Food
Independent restaurants are turning to barter to fill table. Article

MARKETING
All Yours
More consumer brands are inviting their customers inside the design studio for a “D.Y.O.”, or design-your-own, fashion experience. Article

INTERNATIONAL
Great Green Hope?
China is a symbol of the greenhouse gas problem. Does it also represent the solution? Article

OPINION
Fixing the Gender Gap on Campus
And on the Opinion Page, a piece about admissions preferences designed to help more men get into college, and why the gender gap in college is a problem that needs fixing. Article

For What It's Worth
A review of the book “Priceless,” in which author William Poundstone investigates the psychological factors that determine what we’re willing to pay for everyday goods and services. Article

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

 

Watch the Ads, Vote for the Best
Watch the commercials from Super Bowl XLIV and vote for the best and worst ad. 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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