Word of the Day 5-10-12

Obtest:  verb;

1. To supplicate earnestly; beseech.

2. To invoke as witness.

3. To protest.

4. To make supplication; beseech.

 

Origin:

Obtest  comes from the Latin roots ob- , a prefix meaning "toward", and the root test , meaning "witness."

CNN Student News 5-9-12

In today's student news they introduced a car that can essentially drive by itself. It showed a blind man riding in the driver's seat of a self-operating vehicle that drove him from his house to a Taco Bell and back home without any incident. I think that as cool as this new technology seems, the potential risks and dangers outweigh the potential good things that can come from utilizing new technology like this.

Word of the Day 5-9-12

Cicatrix: noun;

1. New tissue that forms over a wound.

2. Botany.  A scar left by a fallen leaf, seed, etc.

 

Origin: Cicatrix  is derived from the Latin word cicatrix  meaning "scar." The Latin word has no clear origin.

CNN Student News 5-7-12

In today's student news they talked about the need for alternative energy sources. Nuclear energy in Japan is being reinstituted and the people there are protesting against it. I think that we should continue to look elsewhere for clean energy, but also continue to research nuclear energy because it is not very safe right now, or at least as safe as it should be.

Word of the Day 5-7-12

Sudorific: adjective;

1. Causing sweat.

2. Sudoriparous.

noun:

1. A sudorific agent.

 

Origin: Sudorific  comes from the Latin word sūdor  meaning "sweat." The word "sweat" is unrelated and comes from the Old English, swote .

Public Forum-print annotations 5-4-12

1. Haerens, Margaret. Illegal Immigration. Detroit: Greenhaven, 2006. Print.

This book provides me with necessary facts/ truths about illegal immgration in general.

2. Leinwand, Gerald. American Immigration: Should the Open Door Be Closed? New York: F. Watts, 1995. Print.

Raises a necessary question to ask ourselves when debating the topic of American border policy.

3. Szumski, Bonnie. Latin America and U.S. Foreign Policy: Opposing Viewpoints. St. Paul, MN: Greenhaven, 1988. Print.

Debates both topics/ sides of border policy between Mexico and America

CNN Student News 5-4-12

In today's student news they talked about letters that were discovered in a raid of Bin Laden's house. They went into detail about how he was losing control of Al-Qaeda and revealed different tactics that he used in his controlling the Al-Qaeda. These letters were just released to the public, and I think that by showing the general public information about how dangerous of a man he was, it helps the governments' war cause.

Word of the Day 5-4-12

Fulcrum:  noun;

1. The support, or point of rest, on which a lever turns.

2. Any prop or support.

3. Zoology.  Any of various structures in an animal serving as a hinge or support.

verb:

1. To fit with a fulcrum; put a fulcrum on.

 

Origin:

Fulcrum  originally referred to a bed post from the Latin word fulcire  meaning "to prop up."

Public Forum annotations 5-3-12

1.       "Attrition." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/attrition>.Gives the definition of attrition.

2.       "Illegal Immigration." Fairus.org. FAIR. Web. 03 May 1994. <http://www.fairus.org/issue/illegal-immigration-and-public-health>.This article gives important information regarding US policy on illeagl immigration.

3.       Griswold, Daniel. "As Immigrants Move In, Americans Move Up | Daniel Griswold | Cato Institute: Free Trade Bulletin." The Cato Institute. CATO, 21 July 2009. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.cato.org/publications/free-trade-bulletin/immigrants-move-americans-move>.Vital facts about the changes in populace throughout America and Mexico.

4.       "Immigration and Emigration." Immigration. New York Times, 03 May 2012. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/i/immigration-and-emigration/index.html>.Trustworthy news reporting from the New York Times gives me great perspective on the Immigration world.

5.       Jordan, Miriam. "U.S. Alters Policy on Deporting Immigrants." Wsj.com. The Wall Street Journal. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903596904576516653574988550.html>.Another valuable source of information coming from a reliable news source.

6.       "Should the U.S. Change Its Immigration Policy Regarding Illegal Immigrants." US Immigration Online|Apply for US Citizenship, Green Card, US Visas. Immigration Direct. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.immigrationdirect.com/immigration-articles/should-the-u-s-change-its-immigration-policy-regarding-illegal-immigrants/index.html>.Gives unique perspective on the information that the average American knows.

7.       Fausset, Richard. "Not Targeted but Not Safe, Young Illegal Immigrants Push for a New Policy." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2011. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/10/nation/la-na-illegal-immigrants-20110410>.This article from the LA Times talks about the possible call for change from young immigrants.

8.       FAHMY, DALIA. "Expensive Aliens: How Much Do Illegal Immigrants Really Cost?" ABC News. ABC News Network, 21 May 2010. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://abcnews.go.com/Business/illegal-immigrants-cost-us-100-billion-year-group/story?id=10699317>.From ABC news, this source provides me with facts about the costs of immigration to and from the U.S

9.       "Kan. Plan: Allow Illegal Immigrants to Stay, Work." Fox News. FOX News Network, 31 Jan. 2012. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/31/kan-plan-allow-illegal-immigrants-to-stay-work/>.From Fox news, tells about another policy in which immigrants may be allowed to stay and make themselves an active part of the American work force.

10.   Way, Almon L. "Immigration, Illegal Aliens, Immigration Policy." Conservative Political Analysis, I. The Progressive Conservative, USA. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.proconservative.net/ProConservativeX14Imm.shtml>.This source gives the extreme conservative point of view on immigration.

Word of the Day 5-3-12

Numen: noun;

1. Divine power, especially one who inhabits a particular object.

 

Origin: Numen  is derived from the Latin word nūmen  meaning "a nod, command, or divine will or power."

Word of the Day 5-1-2012

Ort: noun;

1. A scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

 

Origin:

Ort  is related to the Old English word eten  meaning "to eat."

Sources for Public Forum-Annotated 5-1-2012

1.       "Mandatory E-Verify without Legalization." Immigration Policy Center. American Immigration Council, 10 Feb. 2011. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/mandatory-e-verify-without-legalization>. This article provides me with solid facts and information that I know is trustworthy to use in my debate.

2.       "Immigration Reform and Job Growth." Immigration Policy Center. American Immigration Council, 20 Jan. 2011. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/immigration-reform-and-job-growth>.This webpage gives me statistics and facts that are going to be very useful while I am debating.

3.       Schepers, Emile. "People's World." Legalizing Undocumented Immigrants Would Boost Economy » Peoplesworld. People's World, 19 Apr. 2010. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://peoplesworld.org/legalizing-undocumented-immigrants-would-boost-economy/>.This article provides me with another perspective (besides my own) that will help me to look at this issue in a different way and maybe stumble upon some good thoughts to use while debating.

4.       Anderson, Stuart. "Answering the Critics of Comprehensive Immigration Reform | Stuart Anderson | Cato Institute: Trade Briefing Paper." The Cato Institute. CATO Institute, 9 May 2011. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.cato.org/publications/trade-briefing-paper/answering-critics-comprehensive-immigration-reform>.This is a very informative article from a very trustworthy source, that being the CATO Institute. This article is unique in that it gives me various arguments that can be used against legalizing immigration, this gives me an advantage when I will be debating.

5.       "U.S. Customs and Border Protection - About." CBP.gov. U.S Department of Homeland Security. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/about/organization/assist_comm_off/>.This particular article will help keep my facts straight in that I will be able to reference numerous offices associated with border patrol and monitoring illegal information.

6.       "US Border Patrol to Toughen Policies on Illegal Immigrants." Fox News. FOX News Network, 17 Jan. 2012. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/17/us-border-patrol-to-toughen-policies-on-illegal-immigrants/>.This is a news article that will on top of being factual in and of itself, will provide me with the point of view that the average person would have regarding border patrol. I will have gained this perspective because by reading this I will know the facts that someone would know if they were watching the news and learning about this issue for the first time.

7.       "U.S. Border Control." U.S. Border Control. U.S Border Control. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.usbc.org/>.This website provides me with information regarding U.S Border Control Policy, but it also gives me various links to valuable information that I could access during my debate.

8.       Taylor, Steven L. "The Ongoing Insanity of US Border Policy (Fencing off Citizens Edition)." Outside The Beltway. Outside The Beltway, 29 Sept. 2011. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/the-ongoing-insanity-of-us-border-policy-fencing-off-citizens-edition/>.This webpage comes for a political website that I will be able to use if I were arguing against the resolution. The amount of information regarding the need for attrition is enormous throughout this webpage.

9.       Vaughan, Jessica. "Attrition Through Enforcement: A Cost-Effective Strategy to Shrink the Illegal Population | Center for Immigration Studies." Center for Immigration Studies. Center for Immigration Studies, Apr. 2006. Web. 01 May 2012. <http://www.cis.org/Enforcement-IllegalPopulation>.This article focuses mainly on the attrition part of the resolution. Up to this point I do not have very much information regarding attrition at the border, so this is the perfect article to have as a source while I am in the debate.

10.   "Should US Immigration Reform Focus on Amnesty for Illegal Aliens or Tighter Enforcement of Borders?" Helium. Helium, 14 Dec. 2009. Web. 1 May 2012. <http://www.helium.com/debates/73550-should-immigration-reform-focus-amnesty-illegal-aliens-tighter-enforcement/side_by_side>.This is a debate forum that will provide me with strategies and valuable information that I will be able to use in the debate. By already having the information and strategy, I will have the advantage in the debate.

CNN Student News 4-30-12

In today's student news they talked about violence and war between South Syria and Syria. Even though South Syria gained indpendence from Syria years ago, Syria continues to terrorize them with bombings and gunfights. The troops of South Syria need to be supported by other nations of the world who do not stand for tyranny. Syria is too power hungry and the struggle for dominance throughout the middle east is not helped by the struggles of Syria.

Word of the Day 4-30-12

Aphotic: adjective;

1. Lightless; dark.

 

Origin:

Coined in the early 1900s, aphotic  comes from the Greek word photic  meaning "light," as in the word photo , and the prefix a-  meaning "not."

CNN Student News 4-27-12

In today's student news they talked about a Lyberian leader being arrested for war crimes. I think the UN needs to be a more active force in the fight against war crimes for world leaders.

Word of the Day 4-27-12

Nosh:  verb;

1. To snack or eat between meals.

2. To snack on.

noun:

1. A snack.

 

Origin:

Nosh  stems from the Yiddish word nashn  from the German word meaning "to nibble." It entered English in the 1950s.

CNN Student News 4-25-12

In today's student news they talked about the possibility of space mining for mining companies in the near future. Getting the rare metals and rocks from space will certainly be very expensive, but if it proves to be cost effective then I would say that more research should be done in order to make the most money for more companies throughout the world.

Word of the Day 4-25-12

Barnburner: noun;

1. Something that is highly exciting or impressive.

2. Chiefly Pennsylvania.  A wooden friction match.

3. (Initial capital letter) A member of the progressive faction in the Democratic party in New York State 1845–52

 

Origin: Barnburner  is an Americanism that was first observed in the 1830s. It referred to the practice of burning down a barn to get rid of rats.

Word of the Day 4-24-12

Fard: verb;

1. To apply cosmetics.

noun:

1. Facial cosmetics.

 

Origin:

Fard  comes from the Old Low Franconian word farwiđon  meaning "to dye or color." In the Old French it became farder  meaning "to apply makeup."

CNN Student News 4-23-12

In today's student news they talked about Earth Day which was on April 22. Conserving energy and taking care of the earth we live on is a win-win for everyone. We need to think about the many generations to come and what the living conditions on Earth will be like for them if very few people recycle. The government needs to raise awareness of how effective recycling can be in increasing the quality of life for people and nature alike.

Word of the Day 4-23-12

Germinal: adjective;

1. Being in the earliest stage of development.

2. Of or pertaining to a germ or germs.

3. Of the nature of a germ or germ cell.

 

Origin:

Germinal  is derived from the Latin word germen  meaning "sprout, bud."

CNN Student News 4-18-12

In today's student news they talked about Australia notifying the withdrawl of their troops from the middle east, sooner than they had said a year ago. This is not the right thing for Australia to do because all of the other countries fighting in the middle east planned out how long they would be there based on however long the others said they would continue to fight. I think that Australia definitely has the right to pull out of the middle east whenever they see it fit, but they need to stay true to their word and continue the fight for however long they had stated just a year ago.

Word of the Day 4-18-12

Reconnoiter:  verb;

1. To make an inspection or observation.

2. To inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy, the enemy's strength or position, a region, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes.

3. To examine or survey a region or area for engineering, geological, or other purposes.

 

Origin:

Reconnoiter  comes from the French word reconnoître  meaning "to explore."

Word of the Day 4-17-12

Xenophilia:

1. An attraction to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.

 

Origin: The opposite of xenophobia , xenophilia  has the same Greek roots. It literally means "attracted to strangers." It first appeared in English in the 1920s and was used heavily after the Second World War.

CNN Student News 4-16-12

In today's student news today they talked about April 15th being the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. I am glad that we are remembering this disaster because so many lives were lost when it sank. The way of life back then is still preserved in our memories and history book, but honoring this tragedy is our role today.

Word of the Day 4-16-12

aperçu: noun;

1. A hasty glance; a glimpse.

2. An immediate estimate or judgment; understanding; insight.

3. An outline or summary.

 

Origin:

Aperçu  literally means "perceived" in French. It entered English in the 1820s.

CNN Student News 4-13-12

In today's student news they talked about the oil spill in the ocean. They said that it was equivalent to 6 barrels of oil which isnt too much in oil spill scales. No one has owned up to the tragic spill and there needs to be improvements in monitoring oil spills so that we can find the one responsible.

Word of the Day 4-13-12

Approbate:  verb;

1. To approve officially.

 

Origin:

Approbate  stems from the Latin word approbāre , from the root ap-  which is a variation of ad- , meaning "towards," and probātus  meaning "proved."

Word of the Day 2-12-12

Macaronic: adjective;

1. Composed of a mixture of languages.

2. Composed of or characterized by Latin words mixed with vernacular words or non-Latin words given Latin endings.

3. Mixed; jumbled.

noun:

1. Macaronics, macaronic language.

2. A macaronic verse or other piece of writing.

 

Origin:

Macaronic  is related to the word macaroni . Specifically, the pasta is named after the Southern Italian dialect maccarone, which was also associated with a mixture of Latin and vernacular languages.

Resolution of a Bill 2-11-12

A Resolution to Institute Emergency Warning Systems via Social-networking Websites

WHEREAS: with regard to popularity and increased use of social-networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram); and

WHEREAS: notifying users of social-networking sites in a timely manner is key now that such a high percentage of Americans participate in social-networking; and

WHEREAS: many lives can be saved by utilizing the full potential of the websites that encourage social-networking

THEREFORE RESOLVED, be it resolved by this Student Congress here assembled that: The United States Congress draft legislation to institute emergency warning systems via social-networking websites.

CNN Student News 2-11-12

In today's student news they talked about the violence in Syria that was possibly about to come to an end by way of an agreement established by both sides. The Syrian government paid no attention to the agreement though as they continued to fight yesterday. The UN and other countries individually need to step in and protect the innocent civilians of Syria more sooner than later.

Word of the Day 2-11-12

Tony: adjective;

1. High-toned; stylish.

 

Origin: An Americanism, tony  entered the language in the 1870s. Its precise origin is unclear, but it is related to the word tone  meaning "a particular quality or way of sounding."

Saxby Chambliss 4-10-12

All Bill Titles

S.548 - Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act-A bill to provide for the effective interrogation of unprivileged enemy belligerents and for other purposes

Short: Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act.

Official: A bill to provide for the effective interrogation of unprivileged enemy belligerents and for other purposes.

Co-sponsors

Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R, NH]

Added March 10, 2011

Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC]

Added March 10, 2011

Sen. Lindsey Graham [R, SC]

Added March 10, 2011

Sen. John McCain [R, AZ]

Added March 10, 2011

Committees

Senate Intelligence

Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act - Amends the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Defense (DOD), the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), and the Attorney General to jointly submit to Congress procedures for the interrogation of unprivileged enemy belligerents who are suspected of possessing significant information and who are under the control and custody of the United States or a foreign government, entity, or law enforcement or intelligence agency that is providing access to the United States for the purpose of interrogation. Requires such procedures to include the creation of an entity composed of representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and any other appropriate element of the intelligence community or DOD, which shall have primary responsibility for the interrogation of such belligerents. Requires the Secretary, upon conclusion of an interrogation, to determine the individuals status and disposition. Requires the DNI to notify the congressional intelligence committees semiannually of the identities of any unprivileged enemy belligerents who have been interrogated or determined to meet the requirements for interrogation.

Format

Similar to format used in class

Money Trail

Retired-$ 37,075

Interest Group

Retired-$37,075

Fundraiser

Chambliss for Senate Weekend

Percentage Vote with Party

93%-Republican

Wiki Tab

Chambliss voted to use military action-start of the Iraq war

Chambliss was criticized for remarks he made during a November 19, 2001 meeting with emergency responders in Valdosta, Georgia, where he said that they should "turn the sheriff loose and arrest every Muslim that crosses the state line".

Comments

Obviously a lot of Democrats don’t agree with his voting decisions or the majority of his policies for that matter. Was called ineffective and a sell out by multiple people.

Video

Very opinionated, and really opposes the Obama administration. In the video he talked about how the administration wants a universal health care proposal on its desk but it wont happen because too many people are in disagreement.

Bills made laws

Zero

Co-sponsored bills made laws

Four

Word of the Day 2-10-12

Caparison: verb;

1. To dress richly; deck.

2. To cover with a caparison.

noun:

1. A decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.

2. Rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.

 

Origin: Caparison  originally referred to an elaborate covering for horses. It is related to the word chaperon.

CNN Student News 4-9-12

In today's student news they talked about the US and Iran coming to agreement about night raids. The US agreed to no longer continue to raid houses at night and only enter if they had been asked to. I think that this is a good conclusion for both sides to have come to, especially the US because the popularity for both sides will increase singnificantly as their rights are protected.

Word of the Day 4-9-12

Cumshaw: noun;

1. A present; gratuity; tip.

 

Origin:

Cumshaw  stems from the Chinese word gân xiè  meaning "grateful thanks."

Word of the Day 3-29-12

Eudemonia: noun;

1. Happiness; well-being.

2. Aristotelianism. Happiness as the result of an active life governed by reason.

 

Origin:

From Aristotle, eudemonia  comes from the Greek word eudaímōn  which meant "a good or benevolent spirit."

Word of the Day 3-28-12

Luxate: verb;

1. To put out of joint; dislocate.

 

Origin:

Luxate  is not related to any word for "light." Rather, it is from the Greek word for "oblique," which was loxós .