Saturday, May 16, 2009
Response to Lone Star
Swine Flu Phenonenal
Response to Tejas
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ultrasound Bill
Warehouse District
I have always found it intriguing how Austin merges college life, night life, entertainment, business and politics into downtown without conflicting. I guess it could be part of the “keep Austin weird” factor. I believe this article targets Austinites who are concerned deeply about their city and take great interest in the downtown area. True to its name, the restaurants and clubs in Warehouse District have been renovated from former warehouses to upscale, trendy restaurants, concert halls and clubs. I wonder if that is a strong reason to name it an historic district. The Warehouse District is an important element of Austin’s culture, entertainment and nightlife. Besides that it caters to a young but more mature professional unlike the wild six street that is dominated by college students. The Warehouse District projects an elegant and upscale side of Austin night life. This district is not a museum and serves no historic purpose besides the fact that it was once occupied by dusty old warehouses that were renovated to luxurious bars and clubs that everybody liked. The redevelopment will make use of dead space and enhance the district. I agree with Bradford, if redevelopment will add value to Austin, bring in tax revenue and employ Austin citizens then why not. I don’t understand why people are so afraid of change even when it is good. I say keep Austin weird but Warehouse district elegant.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Texas legislative has said that is was ok for schools to offer a Bible course as an elective. In this editorial the author argues what kind of teaching will be allowed in this elective. “What you probably don't want is any explicit religious teaching, like how your child should follow Jesus' commandment to make disciples of all nations” the author states. The author hopes that a clear standard of what can be taught or shouldn’t be in this elective be designed by the government. The author is probably a parent and is clearly appealing to other parents concerned about their children’s schools curriculum. The author understands that a child’s elementary to high school years are very sensitive and if a strong subject like bible course is introduced into their curriculum it should be controlled well. The author is clearly for a bible course elective but is aware that in the wrong hands it can lead to disaster. I strongly agree with the author because if I were a parent I would like for my child to engage in a bible course activity like I did without being wrongly influenced.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Gov Perry rejects $550 million in aid
This Fox news coverage is about Governor Rick Perry rejecting the $550 million of federal stimulus money for expanding state unemployment benefits. This article shows that although Gov Perry was one of the governors that protested against President Obama's $787 billion stimulus bill, he has willingly accepted most of the $17 billion allocated to