As I walked into Carolina Holme's small one story house located in south Austin I noticed many small trinkets and pieces of foreign art around the house. Holme is an immigrant from Bolivia who descended from Chilean and German Parents. After she moved to the United States with her husband she still continues to travel around the world.
"I have never gave up my curiosity for different sights, smells, and tastes. It is apart of who I am and I will never let this lively trait slip from me," Holme said.
As I make my way to the garage, I pass the kitchen where I pick up the aroma of a chilean dish baking in the oven. I then ask Holme to raid her car. At first she is confused, but after a small explanation she welcomes me to do whatever I must to complete this story. I then open the garage to reveal a black 2015 Acura MDX.
"I bought this specific car because it is really safe and great for the grandchildren and the family," Holme said.
I then open the car door and start looking around. The compartments are filled with everything one could imagine including tissues, fruit snacks, plant seeds, and many other random items. Although there were so many items to talk about I decided to ask Holme about a few trinkets that caught my eye. The first thing I saw was a small cactus in the passenger seat almost fully tipped over.
"I love gardening and cacti are really easy to take care of. When the buds bloom into flowers it looks beautiful and its one of the only things that grows in Texas," Holme said.
Another thing I saw were a bunch of small blue pillows in the back seat that look used and worn. "I'm a small person and I've shrunk as I got older. I need these pillows to make me taller so I can drive," Holme said.
I then looked through the compartment on the side of the drivers seat and found two things that caught my eye. One of the items was a gold heart necklace.
"The necklace was a gift from my sister for my 60th birthday. It was really special to me because I don't see her a lot so I carry it everywhere I go," Holme said.
The other item was an old red leather wallet with polaroids of Holme's family.
"I like to have these pictures to show my friends and brag about how great my grandchildren are," Holme said.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
C.E. #6.3
1. Why is the Mormon Church pulling youths from the Boy Scouts program? Pay A1 "Mormon Church severs some ties..."
The Mormon Church is pulling youths from Boy Scouts to start its own scouting program.
2. Of the 1,378 people arrested by ICE in the recent weeks, what percentage were US citizens and how many were not born in this country? Page A11 "1,378 arrested in largest..."
Over 2/3 were US citizens and all but two of those were born in this country.
3. Where will e-cigs be banned from use in a new decision by the Austin City Council? Page B1 "Council moves to ban vaping"
E-cigs will be banned from city parks, bars, and restaurants.
4. What is special about the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass? Page C1 "Ecstasy, Agony on 17"
The 17th hole is special because it is right on the water and is very hard to make the hole on.
5. Who are the FOUR major players in the self-driving cars design and creation? Page SA1 "Inside the world of self-driving cars"
The four major players are Google, Google's Waymo, Tesla and Uber.
Long Response
Comey was fired due to a controversy with Donald Trump over his investigation. Trump also claims to have fired him because of his "lack of confidence in his ability to lead the agency." It is important to know that leaders are removed from their position because the people must know who is in power and it is the peoples concern due to the fact the FBI has to do with the nations safety. This story has been getting a lot of coverage due to the skepticism of Trump's corrupt relations with Russia and the fact the Comey was investigating these relations and he got fired in the act of investigating. I think there should be because then Trump will have no power to stop this independent investigator without doing something illegal. I do think there is a connection due to the fact that Putin praises trump and that Trump has exposed american secrets to Russia. I think that there are many people out there investigating these relations but there could definitely be more.
The Mormon Church is pulling youths from Boy Scouts to start its own scouting program.
2. Of the 1,378 people arrested by ICE in the recent weeks, what percentage were US citizens and how many were not born in this country? Page A11 "1,378 arrested in largest..."
Over 2/3 were US citizens and all but two of those were born in this country.
3. Where will e-cigs be banned from use in a new decision by the Austin City Council? Page B1 "Council moves to ban vaping"
E-cigs will be banned from city parks, bars, and restaurants.
4. What is special about the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass? Page C1 "Ecstasy, Agony on 17"
The 17th hole is special because it is right on the water and is very hard to make the hole on.
5. Who are the FOUR major players in the self-driving cars design and creation? Page SA1 "Inside the world of self-driving cars"
The four major players are Google, Google's Waymo, Tesla and Uber.
Long Response
Comey was fired due to a controversy with Donald Trump over his investigation. Trump also claims to have fired him because of his "lack of confidence in his ability to lead the agency." It is important to know that leaders are removed from their position because the people must know who is in power and it is the peoples concern due to the fact the FBI has to do with the nations safety. This story has been getting a lot of coverage due to the skepticism of Trump's corrupt relations with Russia and the fact the Comey was investigating these relations and he got fired in the act of investigating. I think there should be because then Trump will have no power to stop this independent investigator without doing something illegal. I do think there is a connection due to the fact that Putin praises trump and that Trump has exposed american secrets to Russia. I think that there are many people out there investigating these relations but there could definitely be more.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Merger Photo Preview
1. Is there something you see in the photo above that you think could be a problem when you take your photos? Look carefully.
The photos could not blend well together or they have difference in composure that does not allow them to blend well together.
2. Where do you think would be a great place to take this type of picture here on the Bowie campus?
I think a great place would be the track or on a wall like at the farm that would not be hard to piece together.
3. Can you think of something creative to actually DO in the photo when you take yours?
A cartwheel or dancing across the screen would be really cool or striking a pose.
4. Is there something you could wear that would help you when you do this photo?
Wear something simple that would not mess with the composition of the photo.
The photos could not blend well together or they have difference in composure that does not allow them to blend well together.
2. Where do you think would be a great place to take this type of picture here on the Bowie campus?
I think a great place would be the track or on a wall like at the farm that would not be hard to piece together.
3. Can you think of something creative to actually DO in the photo when you take yours?
A cartwheel or dancing across the screen would be really cool or striking a pose.
4. Is there something you could wear that would help you when you do this photo?
Wear something simple that would not mess with the composition of the photo.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
C.E. #6.1
1. What are the exact addresses of buildings that have been the focus of the Austin City Council for failure to provide acceptable housing standards for residents. Page A1"City my pay $600,000..."The exact addresses of the buildings that have been the focus of the Austin City Council for failure to provide acceptable housing standards for residents are on 1127 and 1205 E. 52nd St.
2. What is SB 6? Page B1 "Conservatives press Texas House to vote..."
SB6 is a bill that does not allow transgendered people to use the restroom of their choice but rather on what is on their birth certificate.
3. What is ArtStartArt? Page B5 "Austin startup aims to connect...."ArtStartArt is a business that is going to help students sell their work to buyers.
4. Who were the winners in the NHP play-offs last night? Page C6 "Rangers, Penguins..." HINT: there were 5 teams that won games.The winners of the NHP play-offs last night were Bruins, Sharks, Penguins, Blues, and Rangers.
5. What would you like to do from the list of five this long weekend? Page D2 "The Long Weekend:Five things to do"
I would like to go to the Abloom at Domain Northside.
Long response:
President Trump views state that he believes there is no possibility the United States and Russia could be allies. The United States government and Trump are investigating plans Russia has that the United States did not know about nor agreed with. Trump used to be praised by Putin and had plans on seeking out further relationships with Russia. I believe that Trumps views still haven't changed and he is lying to the American people. Russia will most likely not respond to this but if they do it will be minor. I think it will impact me if Russia takes action with the US or I will continue to hear constant news about Russia and the US in the media.
2. What is SB 6? Page B1 "Conservatives press Texas House to vote..."
SB6 is a bill that does not allow transgendered people to use the restroom of their choice but rather on what is on their birth certificate.
3. What is ArtStartArt? Page B5 "Austin startup aims to connect...."ArtStartArt is a business that is going to help students sell their work to buyers.
4. Who were the winners in the NHP play-offs last night? Page C6 "Rangers, Penguins..." HINT: there were 5 teams that won games.The winners of the NHP play-offs last night were Bruins, Sharks, Penguins, Blues, and Rangers.
5. What would you like to do from the list of five this long weekend? Page D2 "The Long Weekend:Five things to do"
I would like to go to the Abloom at Domain Northside.
Long response:
President Trump views state that he believes there is no possibility the United States and Russia could be allies. The United States government and Trump are investigating plans Russia has that the United States did not know about nor agreed with. Trump used to be praised by Putin and had plans on seeking out further relationships with Russia. I believe that Trumps views still haven't changed and he is lying to the American people. Russia will most likely not respond to this but if they do it will be minor. I think it will impact me if Russia takes action with the US or I will continue to hear constant news about Russia and the US in the media.
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