CE 2.1

1. What is the potential conflict of interest with Austin City Council members and some parks and recreation board members getting free ACL passes? Page A1 "For City Council, ACL..."
The potential conflict of these board members getting free ACL passes is the fact that some see it as a "influential gift." The board members would like to appear unbiased with this kind of controversial subject.

2. What message is Tom Steglich's political cartoon trying to send to viewers? Page A13 Political cartoon on the bottom right of the page. The message Tom Steglich is trying to communicate is that what matters most to lawmakers is the NRA's money. It compares it to a mother and child to emphasize the place of priority it holds in their decisions.

3. Why did a UT professor plan to resign later this year? Page B1 "UT prof fears for safety..."
UT professor Emeritus Daniel S. Hamermesh will resign later this year due to the new campus carry law that makes him fear for his safety.

4. What is new for Amazon and local Austin artists? Page B6 "Austin artisans sell on Amazon..."
Amazon just opened up a new marketplace that sells handmade items from over 5,000 artisans. Dozens of them are from Austin.

5. Why is Metal Gear's new release rated so highly according to the reviewer? Page SA2 "Newest Metal Gear..." Metal Gear's new release, Big Boss, is highly rated according to the reviewer because he is a gamer himself.




Read the article on page SA1 Tech Extra "Mobile Tech spur on-demand delivery"

1. What do you think are the reasons this industry has seen such growth? This industry has seen so much growth because as technology advances we begin to expect more, faster. The need seems logical. No waiting, no fuss, it's as close to instant as we'll get while people are still involved. Maybe one day it will be truly instantaneous with machines.
2. Have you, or does your family, us mobile delivery for any reason? Besides pizza and amazon, we don't use any new 1 hour delivery technology.
3. Why do you think this phenomenon has been targeted on "Millennials"? Millennials spend the most time online and have become the most impatient generation. We grew up with technology so it seems natural.
4. Do you think you will use these services in the future on a regular basis? Definitely! UberEssentials sounds super convenient! When I get older I hope it still exists. That would make it easier to balance a job and a family.