Anything to attract readers

The first headline I saw this morning was God accused of selling cocaine." Of course, it wasn't a reference to THAT God. The story itself isn't even newsworthy; it's just about some guy who got busted for selling drugs on a street corner and who happens to be named "God Lucky Howard." On the other hand, it was next door to a church...

And now there IS a real choice?

According to this article, Justice of the Peace Gustavo Garza can no longer give parents the choice of paying a fine or paddling their children in open court when their kids break the law. The reason: three families are suing the judge saying that the choice left them with no real option. So, a judge has ruled that Garza may no longer offer the choice of paddling. Obviously, there are way MORE options now. Interestingly, according to the article, paddling was the option chosen in 98 percent of the cases, and was chosen by the parents who initiated the lawsuit. Perhaps it is the FINE that they wanted done away with?

Job search

Okay, so it's been a year since I graduated. Top ten percent of business graduates, and the Outstanding Finance Graduate of my class. I've interviewed for at least twenty jobs, and I'm still looking. Today, I had a sort of phone interview, and had to answer the question, "Why is one of the top business graduates still looking for a job a year after graduating?" I wish someone would answer that question for me. I don't know. The only thing I've ever been told is, "We decided to pursue another candidate whom we feel is a better fit."

So, I suppose that means I don't fit in anywhere, since I've applied for every entry level finance job there is. The truth is, I think age discrimination is rampant, and that no one expects a fifty-something college graduate. And here I thought I would be able to overcome that by being one of the top graduates. Guess I was wrong.