Current Events Quiz #2

1. Why are members of the APD taking trainings on how to deal with aggressive dogs? Page A1 "Officers get training…"

Many dog shootings occur when a dog is coming towards an officer. The training is used to know when the dog means to attack or if it is just coming up to investigate or play. This will help lower to amount of dog shootings.

2. How many workers have contracted Ebola and have had to be treated in Atlanta? Page A6

Four have been treated in Atlanta.

3. Why is the family of a 9-year old soccer player suing? Page B1 "Kin of boy sue…"

The boy was struck by lightning during a soccer game and is suing the soccer group for ignoring weather safety hazards.


4. What two major releases are coming from Apple in the next six months? Page B7

The iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch

5. What is Ray Rice in trouble with the NFL for? Page C1 "Heat on league...."
Ray Rice is being accused of punching his then-fiancee on an elevator.

"Watercooler" Opinion:

The use of drones in public places is an iffy subject in my opinion. I believe it can be an invasion of privacy personally, being the type of person who is very cautious on what's going on and not always wanting people to see me or take photos of me. But when it comes to the student being suspended..? No, I don't agree with that. The student didn't know what he was doing was wrong. He simply just wanted to take photos of the stadium. I believe that wasn't the greatest option to take photos that way for all the controversy about drones and using them in public, but I don't think suspension was necessary. Maybe some sort of ticket, a talking to, or possibly a warning… but if he didn't know I don't think suspension was necessary. In the future when drones are more popular and updated I think the use of them could become a problem. Not everyone wants a camera panning over them or taking photos of them. I feel as if privacy is going to be the most troubled issue for people and drone-users. As usage goes and who gets the privilege to use them, I think private owners can of course have them- it's a free country. As long as they have permission from authorities or people who they will be recording or taking photos of then it should be fine in my opinion. Government officials should definitely use them for their special reasons… but detaining the people from being able to own them privately? No, I don't agree with that.