It might mean, though, that JaMarcus Russell’s days of being handed playing time are over. From now on, he’s going to have to earn it by being the better quarterback, and that should have been the case a long, long time ago.

Because JaMarcus played so terribly, he will not be given the starting job in Oakland. This is a simple argument because the premise supports the conclusion.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/On-JaMarcus-Russell-and-his-rapidly-dimming-futu;_ylt=Ak8.PmklQIw04sT_PGsCqBtDubYF?urn=nfl,203748

Linked

When considering legalizing marijuana, there are many economic, health, and social issues we must analyze. One economic study will not be the basis of Canada’s public policy decisions (1), but Easton’s research does conclusively show that there are economic benefits in the legalization of marijuana (2). With governments scrambling to find new sources of revenue to pay for important social objectives such as health care and education expect to see the idea raised in Parliament sooner rather than later (3).

this is a weak convergent argument. It is linked because premise 1 and 2 tie into each other in order to prove the conclusion 3.

Divergent

http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/19/redskins-lure-lewis-from-calling-bingo-to-call-plays/

On Monday, the team made it official that Sherm Lewis is going to take over play-calling from Coach Jim Zorn (1). After the Monday night game, the Redskins have a bye, the natural time to make an in-season coaching change (2). Two weeks ago, Lewis was calling bingo at a senior center — literally. Now he’s calling plays in the N.F.L(3).

This is a divergent argument because 1 supports 2, and 1 supports 3, but 2 does not support 3.

convergent

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091120/ts_nm/us_usa_healthcare

Senator Ben Nelson said he would support a procedural motion on Saturday to allow debate on healthcare reform to proceed, even though he is still unsure if he will back the final bill (1). The procedural motion requires 60 votes to pass in the 100-member Senate and Democrats have no margin of error — they control exactly 60 votes (2). If the Senate takes up the bill, the debate would begin on November 30, after next week’s U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, it would last at least three weeks, making it unlikely Obama can sign a final bill by the end of the year (3).

this is convergent because 1->2 and 2->3

Serial

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7692290&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

An All-Star Game has been eagerly anticipated in Kansas City for more than 3 1/2 years (1). There was a catch, though. The awarding of the game was contingent upon the passage of a tax referendum on April 4, 2006, to finance an extensive renovation of Kauffman Stadium(2). he referendum, which put into motion the renovation of Kauffman Stadium and football’s adjacent Arrowhead Stadium, was approved by Jackson County, Mo., voters(3). The 2012 All-Star Game seems to be edging closer to a home in Kansas City (4).

This is serial because 1->2->3->4

The ad is very effective in getting the concumer to buy the product. The ad uses persuasive language and provacative images to convince the consumer that their product is the best to buy. According to the ad if you blow smoke from a Tipalet Cigar into a womans face then she will follow you anywhere. This ad advertises smoking as being cool and manly in that when women see you smoke they will “dig” you more. The ad also uses “deception” by not informing the consumer of the dangers of second hand smoke. To me, however, the use of persuasive language trumps the lack of health risk warnings.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AlcdBtOiwobWtCk_ejyFLCBDubYF?slug=dw-belichickpats111609&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

There was no way Stabile saw the play. He ruled anyway. He must have assumed that Faulk was still juggling the ball when he planted both feet. (Personally, I think he had possession). By making a decision he couldn’t accurately make, he spotted the ball just short of the first down. In fairness to Stabile, this is why calling a football game is so difficult. The speed, size, intensity of the moment is unmatched in sports. Mistakes happen, he, no doubt, was trying his best.

Pharaphrasing

There was no way Stabile saw the play (1). He must have assumed that Faulk was still juggling the ball when he planted both feet (2).  By making a decision he couldn’t accurately make, he spotted the ball just short of the first down (3). Mistakes happen, he, no doubt, was trying his best (4).

3->1+2->4

Compound convergant weak

The premise does not support the conclusion. If Stabile did not have a good view of the play then he did not have the right to make the call and therefore was not trying his best.

“Feds issue new medical marijuana policy”

Implication:

statement A:  Medical marijuana is being regulated in legal states.

statement B: Medical marijuana is not legal in all states.

Contradiction:

statement A: Medical marijuana bill is a step forward in the fight against drug cartels.

statement B: “The change has critics, including lawmakers who see it as a tactical retreat in the fight against Mexican drug cartels.”

Inconsistency:

statement A: States do not want to allocate federal resources to persecute those who abuse medical marijuana sales.

statement B: The bill gives persecution authority to US States against those who abuse medical marijuana sales.

“The Morning After”

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/10/19/the_morning_after__washington/

Implication:

Statement A: After stumbling through a season in which the Chiefs set a record-low for overall sacks, it’s only fitting that Sunday’s win ended in just that.

Statement B: LB Tamba Hali’s sack of Collins in the end zone pushed the Chiefs lead to eight points with just 26 seconds to play

Contradiction:

statement A: Haley was still skeptical to claim victory.

statement B: I feel like we are going to win, and we’re 0-5. I felt that we were ready to play and ready to win.

Inconsistency:

Statement A:Before this game, we focused on the Chiefs not letting one loss – a gut wrenching overtime defeat to Dallas – turn into two losses.

Statement B: This week, Kansas City finds themselves in a similar situation.

1. Tastes in music

Vic is a nirvana fan, drives a pick-up, and lives in the apartment.

michelle like the beatles, lives in the townhouse, and drives the kawasaki.

Jan lives is a fan of the greatful dead, lives in the colonial, and drives the geo.

Greg likes the Beach Boys, lives in the rancher, and drives the Buick.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=291018122

- Fact: Howard had three RBIs, including his two-run triple in the first.

- Fact: Lee is 2-0 with an 0.74 ERA in three postseason starts,

- Opinion: The Phillies came up with the most-lopsided win in their postseason history.

- Opinion: After wasting a brilliant performance by  Pedro Martinez in Game 2, the Phillies jumped on Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda right from the start.

6. Distinguishing Argument and Infrence

A.  Narratave Passage:  Moon is Down

“Our military regulations, sir, perscribe that we each earch for weapons before the commanding officer enters a room. We mean no disrespect, sir.”

Descriptive Passage: Moon is Down

” Beside the fireplace old Doctor Winter sat, bearded and simple and benign, historian and physician of the town. He watched in amazment while his thumbs rolled over his lap.

b. Argument

with cues

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/McNabb-Not-the-most-situationally-aware-fellow-?urn=nfl,196785

Had the Eagles scored a touchdown and kicked the extra point in that drive, they would have had the points needed to tie the Raiders.

without cues

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/McNabb-Not-the-most-situationally-aware-fellow-?urn=nfl,196785

The Eagles have an extra day this week before they face the Redskins on Monday Night Football, and they certainly don’t want to be the team with the least amount of preparation and awareness in THAT particular matchup

c. Infrence

without cues

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_medical_marijuana

And while the policy memo describes a change in priorities away from prosecuting medical marijuana cases, it does not rule out the possibility that the federal government could still prosecute someone whose activities are allowed under state law.

with cues

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_balloon_boy

The sheriff said all three of the Heenes’ sons knew of the hoax, but likely won’t face charges because of their ages. The oldest son is 10. One of the boys told investigators he saw his brother get in the balloon’s box before it launched.

d. explanitaions

1. with justification

http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/64677772.html

They needed coverage so Mom could fight her cancer. Dad’s solution: a four-year hitch in the Army.

What is being justified? : The Dad joining the Army.

What is the justification? : To recieve health care coverage for mom’s cancer.

2. explination

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_medical_marijuana

What does the new medical marijuana bill state in refrence to state laws?

The memo advises prosecutors they “should not focus federal resources in your states on individuals whose actions are in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of marijuana.”