Monday, May 9, 2016

CE 6.2

1. What was the percentage of voters who rejected Proposition 1 regarding ride sharing in Austin? Page A1 "Prop 1 defeat sparks..."
56% of voters rejected Prop 1

2. What provision of the campus carry gun laws is UT-Austin planning to implement that other schools do not plan to do? Page A1 "UT gun rules likely...." HINT: the answer is on this page, not on the jump
UT is planning to implement a provision preventing a license holder carrying a semi-automatic handgun to also have a chambered round of ammunition.

3. Why do experts say "El Chapo's" new prison a bad place to hold him? Page A8 "El Chapo's new prison..."

El Chapo is being held at a prison in his territory and experts say having his land, his men, and his infrastructure around him is just increasing his chances of escape.

4. What is Petcube? page B5 "It's like Skype for Fido"

Petcube is smart camera that allows users to watch their pets in real time and talk and play with them using a laser pointer.

5. Who won the Kentucky Derby yesterday? Page C1 "Nyquist could face...."
Nyquist and his trainer Doug O'Neil.

Short Answer:

Have you ever used Lyft or Uber to get a ride somewhere? Yes
If you have, what was your experience like? Uber is a really reliable way to get some where when you don't have anyone who can drive you. I've had some silent, awkward Uber rides, but also some fun ones with loud music and a cool driver.
If you have not, do you think that ride sharing is something you might use in the future?
I'll definitely use it again, but I guess I'll have to be a different city.
Do you think ride sharing is a good thing for a community like Austin? Yes, with a city so full of traffic ride sharing is a great way to minimize cars on the road.
What do you think the differences between ride sharing companies and a taxi cab company? Ride sharing companies and taxi cab companies are very similar. The only difference is how current and modern ride sharing has become with technology. It advanced very fast and left some of the safety precautions behind. Uber has been helpful for many, but I see how it can look daunting to those who voted against it.
Should they be held to the same standards regarding safety issues? Debatable, but since it would involve Uber pulling out of cities, I'm gonna say no. 

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