Nikki Keisler
Article #1
North County Times
" FOOD: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner cost 13% more this year"
http://www.nctimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/food-traditional-thanksgiving-dinner-cost-percent-more-this-year/article_3593af7e-0bf7-11e1-a7ea-001cc4c002e0.html
Topic adressed: Economy
The article that I choose for this pproject deals with the rising prices of food. On average a Thaksgiving meal for 10 will cost $5.73 more thatn last year. Also a turkey with the trimmings will cost 13%percent more than last year. Most hoilday foods are going up in price this year such as the turkey with has gone up by $4. But to give citizens a break grociers are disconting key ingredients to the traditional Thanksgiving meal. John anderson senior economist for the Farmbuero said,
"Given what is going on in the economy, higher prices on anything are not welcome,(But) it does not have the same impact as food prices in other parts of the world do. We are fortunate in that sense."
This connect to what we are studying in class because the first English colony went through a similar problem but on a quite larger scale. Jamestown could not get substantial food at all because their link to the Indians (pocahontas) was gone and the Indians refused to trade with them after that . Like the people of Jamestown, people today have to pay a higher price toget a meal. For the people of Jamestown the price was eating other things like dogs, rates, and even other human bodies. For us the price is that we have to pay more more money. Even through we have to pay more to get food we should be thankful that we even have access to a good meal.
This connects to my life as a citizen because we are trying to do a more traditional Thanksgiving dinner his year. So it is pretty disappointing that we have to pay eve more to get a good quality thanksgiving meal. It also connects to my life because my family always gets a organic turkey and those are more expensive than normal turkeys. So we might even have to pay more for our turkey.
I understand that people had of raise the price on the food because it is kind of hard to not raise the prices in this bad economy and make a profit. For example, without raising the price companies would go out of business because they would be selling the food for less money than it takes to produce them. This would result in the closing of businesses because the ywould be losing money rather than making money.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Senator Diccusses Greek Econemy
Nikki Keisler
Article 5
Senator Worried About European Financial Problems
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/senator-worried-about-european-financial-problems/article_1265f482-80e2-592d-93e2-277d2297dece.html
Legislative
This article is about the concern of Sen. Richard Shelby about Europe's Financial situation. HE says that if Greece defaults in its debt then it could put the US of A in another recession. HE says that we are connected with the European economy no matter what. HE says whatever happens their effects us. He also says that's Greece is just the tip of the iceberg. He says that Europe's instability is going to effect us in some way.
This connects to what we are studying because the senator is part of the senate which is part of the legislative branch. The senators job is to analyze the economy and create laws that will benefit the economy. This senator is looking into the future so he can pass laws based on what will happen. The senator is trying to explain how the European economy is going to effect ours. The other senators must agree to pass a law.
This effects my life because the economy effects every ones life practically. My mom also owns two private business and clients often leave because of the economy. This effects the income too and the amount of privileges we can afford.This effects young people like me because the school cant afford a lot of supplies for the students. Also this effected me because recently my dad quit his job for another job that was hard to find because of the economy.
I believe that the senators should focus on our own economy instead of focusing on other countries. For example, Our economy is very bad right now and the government is focusing on other countries like Greece and Libya. This mean that the government is ashamed of our economy and is trying to avoid the problem by trying to fix other problems. But OUR economy is most important to US at the moment. Even though is sounds selfish it is true. We need to fix our problems before becoming a hero.
Article 5
Senator Worried About European Financial Problems
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/senator-worried-about-european-financial-problems/article_1265f482-80e2-592d-93e2-277d2297dece.html
Legislative
This article is about the concern of Sen. Richard Shelby about Europe's Financial situation. HE says that if Greece defaults in its debt then it could put the US of A in another recession. HE says that we are connected with the European economy no matter what. HE says whatever happens their effects us. He also says that's Greece is just the tip of the iceberg. He says that Europe's instability is going to effect us in some way.
This connects to what we are studying because the senator is part of the senate which is part of the legislative branch. The senators job is to analyze the economy and create laws that will benefit the economy. This senator is looking into the future so he can pass laws based on what will happen. The senator is trying to explain how the European economy is going to effect ours. The other senators must agree to pass a law.
This effects my life because the economy effects every ones life practically. My mom also owns two private business and clients often leave because of the economy. This effects the income too and the amount of privileges we can afford.This effects young people like me because the school cant afford a lot of supplies for the students. Also this effected me because recently my dad quit his job for another job that was hard to find because of the economy.
I believe that the senators should focus on our own economy instead of focusing on other countries. For example, Our economy is very bad right now and the government is focusing on other countries like Greece and Libya. This mean that the government is ashamed of our economy and is trying to avoid the problem by trying to fix other problems. But OUR economy is most important to US at the moment. Even though is sounds selfish it is true. We need to fix our problems before becoming a hero.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Women carrying guns in SC encourged
Nikki Keisler
Article 4
North County Times
"South Carolina Sherieff urges women to carry guns"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/south-carolina-sheriff-urges-women-to-carry-guns/article_ce3c6eae-3d6a-5d5a-9764-250a55f90eae.html
Amendment 2-4
This article is about a South Carolina sheriff that suggested that women living in South Carolina carry a .45 caliber gun. He urges them to keep it concealed when they are out in public. He displayed a Fannie pack women could conceal a gun in while jogging. He said that the weapon wouldn't have to be accurate but able to hit a target from a fairly close distance. He said that the gun would offer more protection that pepper spray. He also said that walking in groups would be ideal. He discussed this after announcing the arrest of a suspected raper. The 46 year old arrested was charged Monday.
This connects to what we are studying in history because this amendment allowing these women carry gun is the 2nd amendment which is part of the Bill of Rights. This amendment says that people are allowed to carry fire arms. These women have the right to carry guns with a permit because of the bill of rights. They can carry these guns so they can protect themselves. These women can carry guns because of the Bill of Rights.
This connects to my life because my family including my parents were born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. But more importantly my grandfather owns registered guns. He uses these for hunting and he uses one for protection because he and my grandmother travel across the country a lot. He had to go through a gun safety class to get his permit to carry it, but only a few passed. It is because of the second amendment that my grandfather can carry a gun.
My opinion on this subject is that the women should carry guns to protect themselves. But they should have to go through intensive safety and awareness classes so, that the people around them don't get hurt unintentulally. That guns shouldn't have to be allowed to protect people. But sadly now a days people can only feel safe if their carrying a weapon. I also think that it would also keep people safe if the government took away all weapons that way people cant hurt each other under any circumstances. That way no one can be harmed physical by weapons and evil could be erased mostly.
Article 4
North County Times
"South Carolina Sherieff urges women to carry guns"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/south-carolina-sheriff-urges-women-to-carry-guns/article_ce3c6eae-3d6a-5d5a-9764-250a55f90eae.html
Amendment 2-4
This article is about a South Carolina sheriff that suggested that women living in South Carolina carry a .45 caliber gun. He urges them to keep it concealed when they are out in public. He displayed a Fannie pack women could conceal a gun in while jogging. He said that the weapon wouldn't have to be accurate but able to hit a target from a fairly close distance. He said that the gun would offer more protection that pepper spray. He also said that walking in groups would be ideal. He discussed this after announcing the arrest of a suspected raper. The 46 year old arrested was charged Monday.
This connects to what we are studying in history because this amendment allowing these women carry gun is the 2nd amendment which is part of the Bill of Rights. This amendment says that people are allowed to carry fire arms. These women have the right to carry guns with a permit because of the bill of rights. They can carry these guns so they can protect themselves. These women can carry guns because of the Bill of Rights.
This connects to my life because my family including my parents were born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. But more importantly my grandfather owns registered guns. He uses these for hunting and he uses one for protection because he and my grandmother travel across the country a lot. He had to go through a gun safety class to get his permit to carry it, but only a few passed. It is because of the second amendment that my grandfather can carry a gun.
My opinion on this subject is that the women should carry guns to protect themselves. But they should have to go through intensive safety and awareness classes so, that the people around them don't get hurt unintentulally. That guns shouldn't have to be allowed to protect people. But sadly now a days people can only feel safe if their carrying a weapon. I also think that it would also keep people safe if the government took away all weapons that way people cant hurt each other under any circumstances. That way no one can be harmed physical by weapons and evil could be erased mostly.
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