http://www.viewpoints.com/reviews_by_friends/stef42678 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:43:38 GMT Reviews by Friends of stef42678 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Posse-Foundation-review-64a12 <p><em>The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse's partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. These Scholars graduate at a rate of 90 percent and make a visible difference on campus and throughout their professional careers.</em></p> <p>About a year ago I got involved with a not for profit organization called The Posse Foundation that is headquartered in New York but also has a Chicago Chapter.  The Posse Foundation was inspired by the simple insight that scholarship students from inner city schools often have a hard time college because they do not have the same support system that other kids do.  Posse seeks to address this issue through a unique process that identifies through nomination 2,000+ kids throughout a city (in this case Chicago) and then puts them through a variety of very interesting and...</p>... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:43:38 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Posse-Foundation-review-64a12 Matt 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Amazon-Kindle-DX-review-07fe2 <p>I have owned a Kindle since it originally came out but only used it a few times while on vacation.  Then recently a friend bought me the Kindle DX as a present and I have to say, I like it much better than the original Kindle.  The largest display really helps me feel like it is more like a book than the smaller format did.  I also really like how it displays the percentage completion.  I find that to be an excellent motivator to keep reading. </p> <p>The display is great and very easy on the eyes.  I have also been using black leather cover and a itty bitty book light both of which really enhance the experience.</p> <p>For anyone who is on the edge about the Kindle DX, I highly recommend it!</p>... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:21:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Amazon-Kindle-DX-review-07fe2 Matt 5