1. The measure adds new screenings for refugees from Syria. It is popular because of fear after the Paris attacks. The next step for the bill is the senate. Obama will veto the bill. They feel the bill would undermine American leadership in Syria. They feel the refugees don't pose much of a threat.
2. The decision will ease regulations for building garage apartments. The decision will make less expensive housing and a way to provide supplemental income. She said garage apartments could override neighborhood plans. They said it is the only way some people can afford t live in Austin. I think it is a good idea.
3. District 10
4. They approved modified salmon. They said safety studies were not adequate and wild salmon might be affected if the modified salmon escaped into oceans and rivers. The decision took long because it was the first approval of a modified animal. The chief executive said he was delighted and surprised. GMO's are gaining popularity.
5. Zimmerman proposed a resolution stopping Austin's government from spending money to help Syrian refugees stay in Austin or otherwise assisting them. They said we should support the refugees. 1,225 refuges came to Travis County in 2013. Sid Miller compared Syrian refugees to rattlesnakes in a post including a picture of snakes and a picture of a mass of refugees. Democrats accused him of fanning "the flames of fear and xenophobia."
6. Raphael Holiday was convicted of killing three kids. Texas has executed 13 convicted killers. The other 49 states have executed 13. He thought it should be appealed because Holiday's attorneys abandoned him. The conviction and some trial testimony were improper. The Texas attorney general's office overturned each appeal.
7-1. Campus carry laws - I don't think guns should be allowed at U.T. I just don't see any need to have one. It can only hurt to have them.
2. 86% of students who fail 2 exams graduate with new law - I think that number is to high. People need to step in and keep these kids from going downhill.
3. Do presidential debates matter - In the end, I don't think they affect who wins. But, I think it is important for the viewers to see what the candidates have to say, and it might change a few opinions. As long as people enjoy watching them, they can provide some entertainment.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Column Questions
1. He shot a police officer.
2. He said he didn't do it.
3. In October 2005.
4. May 14, 2014.
5. He was in his girlfriend's apartment.
6. He didn't have any phone records from when he said he called his girlfriend.
7. The records were found.
8. A document that shows one of the prosecutors had requested the records.
9. They haven't responded.
10. She asks the appeals court to hurry up.
11. I think they will have a new trial, but the decision won't be changed.
12. The writer says the facts first, then in the last paragraph she shows her opinion. Lots of op-ed columns have facts first and opinions second.
2. He said he didn't do it.
3. In October 2005.
4. May 14, 2014.
5. He was in his girlfriend's apartment.
6. He didn't have any phone records from when he said he called his girlfriend.
7. The records were found.
8. A document that shows one of the prosecutors had requested the records.
9. They haven't responded.
10. She asks the appeals court to hurry up.
11. I think they will have a new trial, but the decision won't be changed.
12. The writer says the facts first, then in the last paragraph she shows her opinion. Lots of op-ed columns have facts first and opinions second.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Editiorial Questions
1. The lead describes a typical restaurant dishwasher. It shows how the restaurant workers are treating unfairly.
2. The restaurant industry exploding and the income gap widening.
3. She dismisses the argument that the low wages represent a market-driven distribution of labor by saying waiters make poverty wages, go to public aid, and make Americans subsidize the restaurant industry.
4. She said that after higher wages in California, the number of restaurant jobs is supposed to increase by 9.1 percent.
5. She says that restaurant workers make up 10% of the workforce, and a disproportionate number of low-wage workers.
6. Customers should argue for more rights for workers. Lawmakers should reject the demands of the National Restaurant Association.
7. They made the "tipped minimum wage", which allows restaurants to pay workers $2.63 thinking they will get at least $8 per hour from tips.
8.They blame low wages and poor conditions on slim profit margins.
9.She says raising wages everywhere won't change the competition.
10. They don't get paid enough with just one job.
11. He was mistreated in his restaurant job so it provides the view of someone who has been in that position.
12. Restaurants are involved in wage theft.
13. Massachusetts' restaurants owed $1.7 million to workers because of wage theft.
14. She says the mayor should streamline the permitting process and help stop wage theft.
15. She shows a way to help restaurant workers and convinces the reader it will work. I think it is effective. It isn't like other conclusions I have written.
2. The restaurant industry exploding and the income gap widening.
3. She dismisses the argument that the low wages represent a market-driven distribution of labor by saying waiters make poverty wages, go to public aid, and make Americans subsidize the restaurant industry.
4. She said that after higher wages in California, the number of restaurant jobs is supposed to increase by 9.1 percent.
5. She says that restaurant workers make up 10% of the workforce, and a disproportionate number of low-wage workers.
6. Customers should argue for more rights for workers. Lawmakers should reject the demands of the National Restaurant Association.
7. They made the "tipped minimum wage", which allows restaurants to pay workers $2.63 thinking they will get at least $8 per hour from tips.
8.They blame low wages and poor conditions on slim profit margins.
9.She says raising wages everywhere won't change the competition.
10. They don't get paid enough with just one job.
11. He was mistreated in his restaurant job so it provides the view of someone who has been in that position.
12. Restaurants are involved in wage theft.
13. Massachusetts' restaurants owed $1.7 million to workers because of wage theft.
14. She says the mayor should streamline the permitting process and help stop wage theft.
15. She shows a way to help restaurant workers and convinces the reader it will work. I think it is effective. It isn't like other conclusions I have written.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Current Event Quiz 3.1
1. Abortion restrictions might be reviewed. We will know if they will be reviewed by Monday morning. Some think it should be reviewed because it makes it hard for women to get to clinics. The Texas Attorney General says it shouldn't be reviewed because the law was to improve medical care for women wanting abortions.
2. Charles Kleinert was shielded from the charges. The judge cited a federal precedent from 125 years ago that gives broad legal protection to officers who use deadly force. The Supremacy Clause says the Constitution is the primary law of the land. This case could set an example for future cases involving the same thing.
3. Washington is doing more sightseeing and cultural prep than U.T. for the game in China. The game will be the first regular season intercolegiate game between two U.S.-based teams played in China. This is involved in a trend to have games played internationaly. Shaka Smart is concerned about missing classes, eating habits, overall strength level, missing the first days recruits can sign leters of intent, and only Pac-12 officials officiating.
4. Many voters voted for the first time on Sunday in Myanmar. Many people crowded inside buildings to vote before it started raining and the voting ended peacefully. Voting counting began in while hundreds of people gathered under umbrellas to see the results, until they were told the results wouldn't be available that day. The main fight is between the National League for Democracy and the rulling Union Solidarity Develpment Party. The NLD is expected to win which will bring Democracy to the country for the first time in over 5 decades.
5. The Pope deemed the leak of document a crime. The action made the discoveries of mismanagement and alleged greed, and an iternal struggle inside the Vatican possible. The Pope is upset beacuse the documents got out.
6. Sanctuary cities are cities that don't detain immigrants for minor offenses. One opinion is that there shouldn't be sanctuary cities, and one says they are okay. The no sanctuary city author said every crime commitied by an illegal immigrant was preventable. The pro sanctuary city author said cities don't have the room to detain immigrants for minor offenses. The first comic says sanctuary cities are like inviting criminals to come. The second one says Greg Abbott is making a big deal about it for political reasons only. I think cities should treat immigrants like normal citizens when it comes to crime.
This page has two of the staff's contrasting opinions on one page. I like this because it shows conflict between the co-workers.
2. Charles Kleinert was shielded from the charges. The judge cited a federal precedent from 125 years ago that gives broad legal protection to officers who use deadly force. The Supremacy Clause says the Constitution is the primary law of the land. This case could set an example for future cases involving the same thing.
3. Washington is doing more sightseeing and cultural prep than U.T. for the game in China. The game will be the first regular season intercolegiate game between two U.S.-based teams played in China. This is involved in a trend to have games played internationaly. Shaka Smart is concerned about missing classes, eating habits, overall strength level, missing the first days recruits can sign leters of intent, and only Pac-12 officials officiating.
4. Many voters voted for the first time on Sunday in Myanmar. Many people crowded inside buildings to vote before it started raining and the voting ended peacefully. Voting counting began in while hundreds of people gathered under umbrellas to see the results, until they were told the results wouldn't be available that day. The main fight is between the National League for Democracy and the rulling Union Solidarity Develpment Party. The NLD is expected to win which will bring Democracy to the country for the first time in over 5 decades.
5. The Pope deemed the leak of document a crime. The action made the discoveries of mismanagement and alleged greed, and an iternal struggle inside the Vatican possible. The Pope is upset beacuse the documents got out.
6. Sanctuary cities are cities that don't detain immigrants for minor offenses. One opinion is that there shouldn't be sanctuary cities, and one says they are okay. The no sanctuary city author said every crime commitied by an illegal immigrant was preventable. The pro sanctuary city author said cities don't have the room to detain immigrants for minor offenses. The first comic says sanctuary cities are like inviting criminals to come. The second one says Greg Abbott is making a big deal about it for political reasons only. I think cities should treat immigrants like normal citizens when it comes to crime.
This page has two of the staff's contrasting opinions on one page. I like this because it shows conflict between the co-workers.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Bring Home the Bacon
1. They found processed meat raises the risk of colon cancer.
2. Environmental groups want warning labels on meat.
3. It means it is carcinogenic, but he said that doesn't mean it is as dangerous as some other things in Group 1.
4. It shows that many people won't care about its risks.
5. I think his opinion is that there really isn't that much risk. He has the diner ignore the other guys warning.
6. I only eat processed meat every once in a while. The report won't change what I eat as long as my sister doesn't hear about it.
2. Environmental groups want warning labels on meat.
3. It means it is carcinogenic, but he said that doesn't mean it is as dangerous as some other things in Group 1.
4. It shows that many people won't care about its risks.
5. I think his opinion is that there really isn't that much risk. He has the diner ignore the other guys warning.
6. I only eat processed meat every once in a while. The report won't change what I eat as long as my sister doesn't hear about it.
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