Texas Is Too Hot! [26-09-2011]

 

Texas Is Too Hot! [26-09-2011]

The U.S. is a huge country. There are 50 states in the country. Since the U.S. is a very big country, climate varies between states. Some states have distinct four seasons, while some states in the west coast are mild all year round. For example, it almost never snows in southern California. In fact, the state of California is famous for its year-round mild weather. However, it is not the hottest state in the U.S.

According to the National Weather Service(NWS), Texas is the hottest state in the country. Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population. It is located in the South Central U.S. and bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east.

 

Recently, the NWS reported that Texas was the hottest state this summer between June and August. Texas had its hottest June on record, the fifth warmest month overall, and July was its warmest month ever. The state’s average temperature was 30.4 degrees Celsius during the hot summer months. Texas is also suffering from the worst drought ever due to the hot weather. Agriculture is the state’s main industry, but the scorching temperatures have burned crops. Texas is also famous for its stock farming and the image of the cowboy. Sadly, many ranchers lost their livestock due to a lack of water. Fish and other wildlife are also struggling as lakes and rivers are drying up across the state. Let’s hope it rains a lot in Texas soon!

 

 

OPIC Q : Would you describe this picture?

 

A : This is a café. Many tables and chairs there... I think this place is high. Big city in the background… The buildings are apartments and offices, but it is hard to tell. I don’t know…. I think this city is Seattle. I think this is a restaurant. This is like the Space Needle restaurant. That place is famous…

 

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DEAR ABBY: I am a flight attendant for a major carrier. I encounter rude passengers every single day, as well as people (including children) with no manners. I accept that not everyone will be friendly to me. Some people are not capable of being friendly, and others may be going through personal issues and not realize they're being rude.

I have a colleague, "Joel," who can't get past this. If a passenger doesn't say "please" or "thank you," Joel will respond with, "What do you say?" or, "What's the magic word?" or a sarcastic, "You're welcome!" if a thank-you hasn't been given. I am appalled by this. While I agree that manners are important, I don't feel it's my place to educate our passengers. Joel gets his point across with a rude, condescending tone.

 

What's your take on this? Is Joel out of line or offering a valuable lesson? How can I voice my objection and tell him he's embarrassing his co-workers, the passengers and himself? -- ATTITUDES IN ALTITUDES, IN FLORIDA

 

DEAR A IN A: From my window seat it appears there may be stormy weather ahead for your co-worker. However, this is a lesson he will have to learn for himself, so stay out of it. one of these days when he asks a passenger what the "magic word" is, someone is going to give him one that can't be printed in a family newspaper. Yes, Joel is out of line, and when enough passengers complain about him to the airline, he will suffer the consequences.