Premise: At the same time, the tin industry, dominated by Chinese using labor-intensive methods in the 19th century, passed increasingly into Western hands, who employed the modern technology of gravel pumps and mining dredges.

Hypothesis: Chinese labor-intensive methods for tin mining resulted in many deaths.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: You'll find place mats, intricate sculptures, and other designs, and it's as light as a feather to take home.

Hypothesis: You will not be able to find intricate sculptures there.
Answer: no

Premise: Strategic Focus and Improved Management Controls Needed.

Hypothesis: There is no need for more strategic focus.
Answer: no

Premise: According to the USAT Snapshot, fully 62 percent of members of the U.S. college class of 2001--which the paper notes, includes Chelsea Clinton--would not ever consider doing what either of their parents do for a living.

Hypothesis: Most college students want to follow exactly in their parents' footsteps.
Answer: no