CE 4.1

1. What are 5 key points listeners can expect to hear from President Obama when he gives his final State of the Union address tonight? Page A1 "The Presidency"
Listeners are expecting to hear a breakup note (directed towards Congress), a retrospective on his accomplishments, a social push (since the event will be on youtube live stream as well a snapchat), a tee up for Democrats, and a shoutout to the college student Austinites sitting with Michelle Obama and Joe Biden tonight.

2. How did actor Sean Penn play a role in the capture of drug lord "El Chapo"? Page A5 "Penn: 'nothin' to hide'   Sean Penn went to visit El Chapo after he was taken in by authorities.

3. Name 4 of David Bowie's most famous songs. Page A9 "True Genius" of pop music..."
"Heroes" was one of David Bowie's most famous songs.

4. What is the projected Powerball lottery payout for the lucky winner when the numbers are pulled Wednesday night? Page B1  The projected lottery payout is $1.4 billion.

5. Would you go to Star Wars Universe at Disney World (Why)? Page SA3 "Bring the galaxy closer...."  I would totally go. I think seeing all the phone cases and t-shirts would be fun. So would seeing the model of the Millennium Falcon.


Read the entire story about the Powerball Lottery on Page B1.

1. If you could buy lottery tickets (Powerball or otherwise), would you?
Yes, what is there to lose?
2. Do you know if your parents have bought tickets?
No, I don't they bought tickets. They should though.
3. Would you buy tickets for this record drawing?
Yes. I love high stakes situations where you could walk away with a lot. I think I'll do good in Vegas.
4. Think carefully, what would you do with the money if you were to win (be specific and write at least a paragraph with your plans)? If I won the big jackpot of over a billon dollars I would split it between my family and buy everyone the cool gifts I've always wanted to get them.  I would buy new cars to replace the old ones that my parents are about to ditch. Then I would put the rest away to pay for a nice out of state college. Some of the money leftover, I would invest in a good starter home or apartment. A few years later I would surprise my parents with a big anniversary trip to Hawaii.
5. What if you didn't win the big prize, but came in third and won $3 million dollars instead of over a billion, what would you do with the money now? I would eliminate the car and keep most of the money for family use only. My parents would get to remodel, redecorate, and put in a pool. I could start ordering and buying all the clothes I have in my shopping carts and give some to my friends too.