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Current Event #5.3

1. AISD and the city of Austin are working to keep more money in schools, by creating a limited tax swap, so that certain school services are funded by the city.

2. It will take California six years.

3. The Wildcats won 77-74.

4. I would visit Chile, because I have always wanted to visit Patagonia.

5. I like the idea of Instagram expanding the video time, because it allows people to post more, and the you can see more media.


The major republican candidates left are Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, and the major democratic candidates are Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.I personally support Bernie Sanders, although it is unlikely that he will win. I like the ideas he has about funding planned parenthood, and creating equal pay. Although, Clinton has similar ideas to him, and is much more likely to win the election, if a democrat wins. I think that the country will become more divided, especially because so much of the election process is in social media. This election is more focussed on publicity than the actual politics, and this is what is hurting most people. They are not getting educated on politics, and are more concerned with who looks better. This is a major concern, because when people go to vote, they will be thinking about a fake story about a politician that they heard, rather than focussing on politics. For example, people would rather talk about Donald Trumps grandchild being born than questioning wether or not e is going to support the countries economy.
I think that not enough of the candidates are discussing women's rights, and getting equal pay for women, but they are discussing the refugees, and building "a wall". I think that the candidates aren't talking about the most important topics like women's rights and raising the minimum wage, and what raising the minimum wage would do to our country.

I think he smashed ABRAHAM, because Neagan called whoever he smashed a he, and Abraham has been acting super weird for the last half of the season, and it had to build up to something. Also, it couldn't be Glenn or Rick because they already ended a season with Glenn almost being killed and they wouldn't do it twice, and without Rick Neagan wouldn't be able to get a deal.

Sports Current Event

One-hit wonder:Texas somehow gets victory

The Texas Rangers won their opening game, with a 3-2 victory over Seattle. Even though the beginning of the game didn't go well, they ended strong and won the game.

inning- "a division of a game during which the two teams alternate as offense and defense and during which each team is allowed three outs while batting"

Ketel Marte misplayed it. Hernandez was doing poorly at this game.

This is a recap article, as it goes over the game and says who won and how.

One example of scoring is when it says the ranger won "3-2"

Sports Exploration Activity

Women's Soccer

Mexican Women's Football Team

Mexico is ranked 26th in the world on the FIFA Women's World Ranking.

The top ranking teams are

1.USA

2.Germany

3.France

4.England

5.Australlia

So far in the 2015-16 season, the Mexico women's soccer team has done well, winning 6/10 of their games. Although the American women's team won the women's championship last season, the Mexico team hopes to make it in the running, after not making it to playoffs last year.

In soccer there are many rules, but some of the most important are not touching the ball, keeping the ball in bounds, and not kicking or cleating the other players.

Some words that many people may not know are

Box- the area where players go when they break a rule

Flank- "the 10 - 15 yards from the side lines, often where crosses come in from"

breakaway- "counter attack where rapid movement is made into forward space. Counter attacking soccer is a strategy employed by teams when playing away from home"

One example of a cliche in soccer is that the latin teams are better, however USA is ranked first in women's soccer.

Brazilian player Marta is the best Latin American women's football player of all time. She has won player of the year a record five times, and has scored eighty goals with only 74 appearances. She was born of February 19, 1986 in Dois Riachos Brazil, and started playing soccer as a little kid. When her career first began, she played for Brazil in the 2002 World Championship, and then again in the 2003 FIFA Women's Cup. She then went on to Sweden and joined Umea IK. She switched teams again i 2009, and played for the LOS Angeles Sol of the Women's Professional Soccer League. During that contract, she ended up playing with FC Gold Pride and Western New York Flash. At the end of her contract she won MVP honors. Once her American contract was up, she moved back to Sweden and signed with Tyreso FF and won a league title.

Newspaper design #2

Spring Break Story

You could hear the roar of the ocean being drowned out by the loud strumming of a guitar. Not only was the guitar ringing in my ears, but also I was dizzy from turning. My sore feet were doing the cumbia all by themselves. I had no energy left, and my body was going into overdrive. One more song I reminded myself. I glanced over at the clock as the song came to an end. 12:00. The mariachi had wrapped up what seemed to be a never-ending stream of music. And I made my way back to the table where I had left my room key. I picked it up and walked hurriedly back to my room where I knew my mother was waiting for me.

The air smelled like the beach, salty and crisp. It was a smell that I loved more than I cared to admit. I wanted to bottle up the smell and keep it somewhere safe, so that I could open it and remember when I was back in Austin. 

Austin… I wondered how everyone was doing. I dreaded being without Wi-Fi or a phone that worked, but at the same time I enjoyed not thinking about it. I didn’t have to worry about replying or talking to anyone else. I could be reclusive, but be focusing on me, instead of what everyone else was thinking. I suppose that was the point of the trip, connecting to myself. At least, that’s what my mother continuously preached to us about.

I walked up the tiled stairs to the door and inserted my room key, and pulled the door ajar. My mom sat in the chair adjacent to the door, reading Cosmo. She didn’t even look up at me. I went about my business and changed into my pajamas and crawled into the already made bed.

I awoke with a start the next morning. Lauren was jumping on my bed in an attempt to get me out of bed. I grudgingly agreed, breakfast being my only motivation. The thought of chorizo and eggs was enough to make my mouth water.

“There’s no time for breakfast today,” my mom said throwing a granola bar at me. “We have things to do.”

            “What things?” I ask annoyed.

            “I’m not going over it another time for you.” She growled.

           

            Now I was a little more than slightly annoyed. I couldn’t get breakfast, and I was being dragged out of bed to do God knows what. Nonetheless, I didn’t want to start anything with my mom. I threw on some shorts and a tank top, while stuffing the granola bar into my mouth. My mom walked out the door, as I put on my shoes, struggling to put them on faster. I didn’t want to be late for whatever she had planned.

            I close the door of the cab shut, still angry that I have no idea where we are going. I want to ask again, but I don’t want to be yelled at in front of the cab driver. I sit and stare out of the window and look at passing signs, trying to figure out where on earth my mother has decided to take us. Then I remember, we are going to Chichenitza.

Magazine Peer Review

a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it? I viewed Teen Candid Monthly, and Lavish Life Weekly.

b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover I like the color in the Lavish Life Weekly.

c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover I would suggest that the exposure on Teen Candids Monthly is balanced.

d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes. I picked this cover because it was bright and colorful.

e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place? There are no covers.

f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not? No, because it isn't about something I like.
g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?Yes.

a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it? I looked at frisbee friday & Musser Magazine

b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover I like the affects added to the Musser cover and I like the color in the frisbee friday.

c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover Use a faster shutter speed to capture more motion on the frisbee bridal shot.

d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes. The edits on the Musser Magazine.

e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place? There are no barcodes.

f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not?I would pick it up because the cover is interesting.

g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait? No.

a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it?Sports News, Gigi Francis.

b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover I like the lighting and the prop used in the image.

c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover I would suggest making the background more simple so that it is not distracting.

d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes. I picked this cover because it is interesting and different.

e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place? Yes there is a bar code and its in the right place.

f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not? Yes I would pick it up, because it is eye-catching and unique.

g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait? Yes you can tell that it is a self portrait.