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."