Issues+of+Interest+(?)

The story of Patricia Amorim, president of the Flamengo soccer club in Rio, Brazil
 * http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/26/world/americas/26brazil.html

Murals? Graffiti? Former Graffiti artists recreate their famous pieces in NYC. What are the externalities?
 * http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/10/26/arts/design/27graffiti-slide-show.html

Labor Unions - What are the positive consequences and what are the negative consequences of unions?

In Wisconsin, a battle over public unions:
 * http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/us/17wisconsin.html?scp=7&sq=wisconsin&st=cse

An opinion on the issue - Do you agree?
 * http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/21/opinion/21krugman.html?src=me&ref=general

The National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA): The NFL and the team owners want labor concessions that the player's union does not favor. The owners will likely force a lockout of the players next season. The players are beginning to make themselves heard on social media sites. What do you think about this?
 * http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/sports/football/22NFLtwitter.html?_r=1&hp