Current Event Experience 2.1

1. A little-known perk has been revealed, that since 2002 or 2003, by ACL's contract with the city, the members of the Parks and Recreation Board have been provided with two free and VIP passes to attend ACL. They defend such a perk by saying that it's for business reasons, and that it's better to have firsthand experience. Rick Cofer and Don Zimmerman, members of the board have decided to forgo these opportunities, citing that they believe they're presence is awkward or unnecessary. Sabine Romero, of the ethics and compliance committee expressed through an email on Thursday that it was "OK" to give passes to the members. Members like Ann Kitchen and Ora Houston gave their passes to their employees. There is definitely a problem with this perk. If you wish to state that the passes are for business purposes, but the members who receive them are giving them away, you have inconsistency.

2. The state of Oklahoma has put a stay on all death penalties, finding it hard to perform executions with the limited and ever-changing supply of appropriate drugs. (Isn't that contradictory?) Montana has been barred from lethal injections, finding that it did not comply with state regulations, Oklahoma has stopped executions until the system becomes accurate enough, and Tennessee has authorized the use of the electric chair if injections are unavailable. Midazolam has been the cause of many difficult executions. Even though it has been approved for usage, many states are shutting down its use.

3. In order to help quell the recent violence and unrest, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu banned the members of parliament and his ministers from attending an old contested holy site, and ordered police to make sure they don't. Palestinian members appear to be understanding, however, the Arab faction feels insubordinate. Muhanad Halabi was a law student shot dead by security forces after stabbing two Orthodox men, and wounding their family.

4. Svetlana Alexievich, won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday for her "polyphonic writing", and it's a rarity for someone who works mainly in nonfiction, and is most famous for giving voice to men and women who lived through major events. Hundreds of women who had participated in WWII. She says that she feels optimistic, and will not let herself slide from her path.

5. A UT teacher claims he will not return to teaching in the fall, due to the new concealed-carry law that has him fear for his safety. The story was unveiled when the Daily Texan received a copy of Hamermesh's letter. Many faculty have threatened to leave, but Hamermesh is the first to follow through. He said as well that he has opportunities to work in the University of Sidney, and another in London.

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As of late, industry giants like Amazon, and from apps like Drizly, people have been guaranteed delivery within just a few hours of mundane things, and cutting out grocery trips for busy people. It goes on to talk about how our society has a heightened demand for such services. I like the idea of deliveries, but it really will enlarge the income gap in America if people who don't go to the store suddenly get much time to work on what they wish. The story was reported rather well, but still not my style.

These sections are essentially the same as the rest of the paper, but seems to talk more about trends. The Statesman may only have so much paper, and it's a way to get people to interact with their work on more than just their paper. The electronic edition may be a more viable option, but it's not easier to read at all.