UPDATE: CANCELLED due to inclement weather.

Dr. Donald Sabbarese – Professor of Economics and Director of the Econometric Center here at Kennesaw State University comes to the Great American Culture Clash to talk about the President’s jobs bill as well as the Fed’s newly unveiled exit strategy. Tune in to the GACC this Sunday (2/14) at 11am to hear it!

Sabbarese will also moderate a Health Care Forum here at KSU February 18 from 6-8pm.

Dr. Sabbarese’s op-ed in the AJC

(Guests: Dr. Dan Ariely, author – Predictably Irrational; Shyam Sriram, Professor of Political Science)

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Dan Ariely Interview

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February 7, 2010

(Guests: Bruce Carlson, My History Can Beat Up Your Politics; Chris Elliott)

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Bruce Carlson Interview

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January 24, 2010

(Guest: Frank Schaeffer, author – Patience With God, Crazy For God)

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This is the to-do list (crib/cheat sheet, whichever you prefer) scribbled on the palm of Sarah Palin’s hands while she gave her speech at the first Tea Party convention in Nashville Saturday night. For someone who is critical of the president’s use of teleprompters….well you get the drift.

The funniest part is that she apparently couldn’t remember those bullet points.

Palin gives speech

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Here’s what I’m reading:

BusinessWeek: Is Congress in Wall Street’s pockets?

Breakdown of house plan for financial reform

Dexter Roberts makes his case for a Chinese real estate bubble

Dog saves boy from Cougar

Mark Thoma and Paul Vigna take a shot at Larry Kudlow

James Kwak says “No” to Bernanke’s confirmation

I wonder if I’d make the cut: Beautifulpeople.com deletes profiles of weight-gainers

The Season Premeire of the Great American Culture Clash is this Sunday – January 10, 2009 – 11:00am – 1:00pm!!!

-Kevin Hagler

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Links/Reads for Sunday Morning:

Sen. Roland Burris – “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Scott Adams on the Drone War

Fora TV: Friedman on climate change deniers

Paul Krugman says that the Health Care bill is a big win for Americans

…and gives us the numbers to prove it

…but, Lambert isn’t buying it.

Behavioral Economist Dan Ariely discusses $76 dollar shot glasses

J.Bradford DeLong: 10 Economic Paragraphs worth reading

Happy New Year!!

- Kevin Hagler

Some Monday morning reads:

Health Care Bill clears crucial vote early Monday morning

Does giving make us happier?: Dan Ariely goes over the psychology of giving gifts

James Fallows looks at the history of the filibuster

Paul Krugman calls current Senate filibuster rules dysfunctional

…and says that Obama couldn’t have gotten much more on Health Care

Frank Schaeffer defends Pres. Obama in an in-depth break-down of his presidency

Mark Thoma says that fiscal policy – Not the Fed – is key to job creation

Folks, The Culture Clash may be in hibernation for winter break but doesn’t mean you can’t keep up on what I’m reading:

Economist Paul Samuelson dies at 94

Paul Sameulson: The House That Keynes Built, 1983

Mark Thoma: The President’s Job Proposal is Inadequate

Mark Ingram picks up the Heisman

Mike Luckovich Cartoon – 12/13

Matt Taibbi calls Obama a sellout

J.Bradford Delong lists 10 reasons on why Taibbi is wrong

- Kevin Hagler

From the AJC:

Legendary Georgia coach Vince Dooley confirmed to the AJC he has met with Kennesaw State officials about a role in developing a football program at the school.

“I have been visiting with them about a consulting position,” said Dooley, who acknowledged he was intrigued by the idea of building a program from the ground up. He said further statements would have to come from KSU.

School officials declined comment Thursday but said they will be holding a news conference Dec. 10 to announce the formation of a football exploratory committee. On Tuesday, school officials confirmed that a new stadium being built for the woman’s soccer team could be expanded to accommodate football.

“Ever since I was nominated as president, I’ve been asked, ‘What’s the story on football?’ ” said KSU President Daniel Papp.  “Well, now we’re going to have, conceivably, a place to play.”

Dooley’s role likely would be similar to one played by former Falcons coach Dan Reeves at Georgia State. Reeves offered input to GSU, which will field its first team in 2010.

Earlier in the semester, Kennesaw State’s SGA approved a $35 increase in student fees to fund a stadium which is under construction currently at the corner of Busbee and Big Shanty Roads. The stadium will be used by the Atlanta Beat women’s soccer team as well as the potential Kennesaw State football team:

The stadium is the centerpiece of a park that is expected to include seven fields that can be used for practice or intramural sports, a rugby field and nature trails on a 21-acre parcel of land between George Busbee Parkway and I-575 along Big Shanty Road.

While university and foundation officials stressed that the stadium is being built with the intention of being a women’s soccer-specific facility, it also can accommodate outdoor concerts, as well as high school sports such as football and lacrosse.

In addition, there is potential for the stadium’s construction to present a key piece toward the adoption of football as a varsity sport in the future. Papp said it will be possible to expand the stadium’s seating to 22,000 if the school decides to pursue football, and KSU will announce the formation of a football exploratory committee next week.

This news is exciting for Kennesaw State University. As recognition of the university grows, so does the value of a Kennesaw State degree!

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Kevin Hagler

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