Friday, September 26, 2014

Current Events Quiz #4

1. How much money did Gov. Rick Perry give to companies without requiring them to file applications for state incentives? Page A1 "Audit hits…."

Ricky Perry gave companies $222 Million.

2. Why did a little boy wander away from Pickle Elementary Thursday morning? Page B1 "Probe begins in...."

He had an argument with an older sibling so he went to an apartment complex.

3. How much is the rifle used in the UT Tower shootings from 1966 being sold for? Page B1 "Rifle used in UT...."

The rifle has an asking price of $25,000.

4. Who had the key interception in Bowie's 42-37 victory over Austin High last night? Page C7 "Hendrickson on cruise control…"

Matt Dickey had the key interception of the game's victory.

5. List one positive and one negative thing about owning at drone. Page SA1 "Look up in the sky..."

Positive: Helps deliver things from online or even pizzas to people.

Negative: They are very expensive and some people aren't comfortable with them because of privacy reasons.

What is ride sharing and why is it such a big issue in Austin right now? Story found on Page A1"Council debates ride sharing…"

Ride sharing is where you can ask for a ride, like calling a taxi, but via your smartphone. Taxi Companies in Austin are upset about how it does not follow the same paying or other regulations that they do which makes it unbalanced/unfair. Some people believe this is a completely fine idea and want the ride sharing to happen rather others aren't on the same boat. It's quite a controversy at the moment in Austin between the people, ride-sharing companies, and taxi companies.

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