Is the world starting to turn against Bill Cosby? - The Washington Post:
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Friday, October 31, 2014
Medicare bought meds for dead people
http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/oct/31/medicare-bought-meds-dead-people/
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Class Size - Seattle Times
http://seattletimes.com/html/education/2024894748_edlabsmallclassesxml.html
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
traffic-forecast-washington-decline
http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/oct/27/traffic-forecast-washington-decline-wsdot/
Friday, October 24, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Harris/McClusky
Harris touts experience in 17th District race
Challenger McCluskey says integrity, compassion is needed
By Lauren Dake, Columbian political writer
Published: October 20, 2014, 5:26 PM
Updated: October 20, 2014, 6:25 PM
Ed board: 17th Legislative District candidates
The Columbian editorial board interviews candidates the 17th Legislative District, Pos. 2: Paul Harris, incumbent; Chris Rockhold and Richard McClusky.
17th District candidates
Paul Harris
Age: 61
City: Vancouver
Occupation: Owner Quick Meds; sales for Quick Collect
Party affiliation: Republican
Endorsements: U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas; Washington Medical Association; Washington Education Association, Riverside chapter; Washington State Farm Bureau; Washington Restaurant Association
Total funds raised: $94,043
Campaign website: www.electharris.com
Richard McCluskey
Age: 63
City: Vancouver
Occupation: Retired
Party affiliation: Democratic
Endorsements: Young Democrats of Washington, Pacific Northwest Council of Carpenters Local 1503, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48, Southwest Washington Central Labor Council, Washington Electric Vehicle Advocacy
Total funds raised: $12,175
Campaign website: www.mccluskey17.com
Before being elected, Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, was a proponent of term limits. As he seeks a third term, defending his 17th Legislative District, Position 2 seat against Democratic candidate Richard McCluskey, he’s changed his mind.
“To be an effective legislator, it’s taken me a couple of years,” Harris said at a recent candidate forum.
The next Legislature, Harris said, will continue to tackle the issues surrounding the federal health care reform and the rollout of legalized marijuana.
Harris contends his position as a ranking Republican and spot on the House Health Care and Wellness Committee and Appropriations Committee will help Southwest Washington.
“There is a lot of stuff going on and I have an influence there and I believe a good influence for your community,” Harris said.
Political newcomer McCluskey said the integrity and compassion he could bring to Olympia is much needed.
His level “of respect for each and every human being” would enable him to communicate effectively with those who philosophically disagree with him, he said.
“Contention in politics has become a very difficult problem,” McCluskey added.
If elected, the Democrat’s primary goal would be to bolster the middle class and represent the “working people — or those who would work if they could.”
McCluskey, a proponent of funding mass-transit projects, believes it would be worthwhile to take another look at the now-defunct Columbia River Crossing project.
When it comes to marijuana, McCluskey believes it would be unfair to tax medical cannabis.
Harris believes it needs to be taxed.
“It will create an unbalanced market if medical marijuana is not regulated and taxed,” Harris said.
McCluskey called Initiative 594, which expands background checks for firearms purchases, a “well-thought-out, well-reasoned” measure that should be approved. Harris opposes it.
Where Harris is a proponent of the idea of using revenue from marijuana sales to help fund the state’s public schools, McCluskey said raising taxes would be a last resort but one worth considering.
McCluskey said he is running a low-budget campaign, mainly meeting voters face-to-face, one at a time.
If elected, he would strive to create a “spirit of compassion for all people, not just the fortunate few.”
As for Harris, he said he believes he will continue to be “more effective” the longer he serves.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Presentation Evaluation
Presentation
Evaluation
The content includes: (3 points)
·
an inviting introduction
·
a clearly stated thesis
·
material organized in a logical and
easy-t-follow manner
·
sufficient support to “make the case” for the
thesis supposition
·
a satisfying conclusion that sums up the
information and reiterates the topic
A good visual is: (3 Points)
·
an appropriate choice for the given topic
·
something that can be clearly seen by the
audience
·
an added dimension to the presentation (e.g. “a
picture is worth a thousand words”).
A proper delivery entails: (3 Points)
·
good eye contact; stage presence
·
familiarity with the material
·
proper voice projection and enunciation
Score the presentation in each category from one to
three (with three being the highest, whole number only).
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Ballot Measure Analysis Project Description
Ballot Measure Analysis
Project Description
Objective: Students
will research current Washington State ballot initiatives and present that information to the class.
Directions: Begin by
reading your measure's description in the voter's pamphlet, including the for and against arguments. Then
find 6 articles concerning the issue.
Using the collected information, write a position statement that will be
the basis of your presentation. Then create
a Google presentation of your information or a video essay. Your presentation must defend the position you signed up for and refute opposing arguments.
A written summary of your
position will be due with your presentation.
All presentations are due with first presentation and all sources must
be documented in your presentation and written work.
Tasks
- Position
statement which summarizes issue
- Find six articles - highlight
- Written
summary of position
- Google
presentation (6 minutes – formal)- Due
at the start of the presentations!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Ballot Measure Presentations Due 10/20/14
Click on the link below to sign-up on the Google sheet for your preferred research topic and position. The Document will be unlocked for sign-ups at 2:00 pm on 10/13/2014. You will proceed to research your position and then present to the class your argument beginning on 10/20/14.
https://docs.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhRrBhq3A22tdDNHODU4VldQM1BSR21jcUhfV0Rqa2c&usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhRrBhq3A22tdDNHODU4VldQM1BSR21jcUhfV0Rqa2c&usp=sharing
| YAY | NAY | |
| I-1351 | ||
| I-591 | ||
| I-594 | ||
| Advisory Vote #8 | ||
| Advisory Vote #9 | ||
| Home Rule Charter | ||
| Clark County Advisory Vote #1 | ||
| Vancouver Oil Terminal | ||
| LNG Pipeline | ||
| Cowlitz Casino | ||
| I-5 Bridge | ||
| BPA Powerlines | ||
| Longview Coal Site | ||
| WA Marijuana Laws |
Candidate Analysis Project - Due 10/16/14
Candidate Analysis
Project
Intent: Learn the
minimum expectations for responsible voting.
Directions: Visit the
Clark County website, co.clark.wa.gov, and
identify your voting district. Then read
and highlight or take notes on every representative for which you could cast a
vote for in the current election cycle.
Then complete the sample ballot (in class).
P.S. All the links
are on the blog!
albers.eric.blogspot.com
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Watch Bill O'Reilly's Talking Points: Fri, Sep 26, 2014 | Hulu Plus
Watch Bill O'Reilly's Talking Points: Fri, Sep 26, 2014 | Hulu Plus:
O'Reilly discusses disparities in female/male pay.
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O'Reilly discusses disparities in female/male pay.
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