GM's Saturn, Apparently Doomed, Still Pitching Hard

GM's Saturn, Apparently Doomed, Still Pitching Hard by Joseph R. Szczesny identifies the excessive decline in the financial stability of the Saturn branch of the General Motors company. It then explores the options of those in positions enabling them to have a decent grasp on the flow of the automotive industry, yet hold varying positions, from a vice chairman to a few dealers. Finally the text wraps itself up with a logical diction/tone backed by statistics, more quotes, and another possibility on how to save the company.

Questions:

1) What do you predict to be Saturn's fate after GM releases them?

2) What would you do if you were an employee for Saturn? Include your planned course of action and a backup plan.

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1887998,00.html

Million Dollar Basketball Babies

Million Dollar Basketball Babies, by Stefan Fatsis, challenges the NBA's decision to setup a rule against players coming in strait out of high school, due to the fact that those who are skilled mentally and physically have the option of playing professional basketball in Europe. It then reveals the possibilities for player who may desire to go into the professional realm strait out of high school. The text finally justifies the option of going to Europe to play professional basketball out of high school by not only defending the idea, but pointing out that multiple companies, are looking to sponsor/sign a plethora of new talent.



Questions:
1) Do you think high school players should be able to go to the European league despite the NBA laws? Why or why not?

2)Why is do you think the NBA has chosen to reject players strait out of high school despite the high level of which many play with at the moment?





http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904/basketball-prospects