MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 47TH YEAR » ISSUE TWO SAVE THE INTERNET! Find out what's at stake when Net Neutrality is threatened. Read more on page 2 On Sept. 8, the full clip of the el- evator incident was released to the Apple Watch: public. The contents of the video clip, which showed the full brunt The Human of Rice’s attack on his then fiancée, were alarming. The condemnation and Computer that followed was widespread. Not only was the public horrified by Convergence the new content, but several fellow By Kevin Cervantes NFL players took to social media » Staff Writer to voice their disgust; some players even suggested an NFL ban was not An increase in human and com- enough, and that Rice should be in- puter interaction over the last few carcerated. The NFL, overwhelmed years reinforces the idea that tech- by public backlash, succumbed to nology is only going to become a the outcry. Hours after the release of bigger part of our lives. When was the video in its entirety, Rice’s con- the last time you did not use a com- tract was terminated by the Ravens. puter on a day-to-day basis? We Furthermore, he was indefinitely have our smart phones in our pock- suspended from the NFL. ets all day, sometimes even while In a 2010 report by the National sleeping in bed. Center for Injury Prevention and Recently, Apple decided to under- Control, a division of the Centers take a new field of battle: wearable for Disease Control and Prevention technology. Wearable technology (CDC), it was found that in the U.S., is simply a way to interweave tech- “about one in four women (24.3 Former Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice, signs autographs for fans in 2009. Photo by WikiMedia Commons nology with everyday life through percent) and one in seven men accessories. This is not a new con- (13.8 percent) have experienced cept. If you have a digital watch or severe physical violence by an inti- a pedometer, you technically have a Ray Rice Scandal Sparks National mate partner (e.g., hit with a fist or piece of wearable technology. something hard, beaten, slammed The Apple Watch is not the first Discussion on Domestic Violence against something) at some point smart watch available for consum- By Ian Tancun Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The overwhelming belief was that in their lifetime.” These figures are ers. Motorola and Samsung already » Staff Writer Reports suggested that both indi- Rice received a mere slap on the a reminder that domestic abuse is have smart watches in the market, viduals were involved in a physical wrist. Another case most often cit- still very much an issue in our soci- but their products are not generat- A promising athlete with unlim- altercation, while in an elevator at ed in comparison was the suspen- ety. As the study indicates, women ing a whole lot of interest among ited potential is now facing univer- the casino. sion of Cleveland Browns wide re- are more often the victims of such consumers. sal backlash from the masses. Due There was a snippet of the sur- ceiver, Josh Gordon. Gordon tested abuse. How is Apple going to be suc- to video footage displaying a brutal veillance footage released, which positive for marijuana after the end What can be done? The CDC cessful? It will do what it has always act of domestic violence, his career showed Rice dragging his fiancée’s of the 2013 season, and received a states that these violent tendencies done best: market segmentation. is now on the verge of extinction. unconscious body from the eleva- year-long suspension from the NFL are often embedded at an early age, The Apple Watch comes in three This is the saga of former Baltimore tor. That video did not depict the — that was his second positive drug and adults often mimic the envi- editions, two sizes, six types of al- Ravens running back, Ray Rice. full confrontation, leaving people test. The public outcry after Rice’s ronment they were subjected to as loys, 11 faces and a range of straps. Rice remains the focus of count- to speculate as to what happened two-game suspension was deafen- children. Growing up in an abusive This is a bold move by Apple, which less headlines, with global con- inside the elevator. Rice did, how- ing. To many people, Gordon’s ac- home, or witnessing such behav- guarantees to reach consumers demnation for violently attacking ever, admit to striking Palmer. Re- tions—although illegal—paled in ior, can result in a child repeating from different backgrounds and age his then-fiancée, Janay Palmer. The cent reports claim the player initial- comparison to Rice’s situation. The those same destructive behaviors groups. It’s not your typical smart scandal has brought the issue of ly admitted to “slapping” her. The running back physically attacked as they mature. The CDC states that watch that comes in one style and domestic violence into the national disturbing image of him dragging another human being, leaving her it is imperative to maintain a posi- one color. This is a smart watch that discussion. her body was enough to set off a battered and unconscious. Most tive environment at a young age, is customizable for any individual On Feb. 15, Ray Rice and his media frenzy. people considered the discrepan- as “these environments provide a consumer. It is meant to be a part fiancée (now wife) Janay Palmer At the time, the punishment cies in punishments an indication strong foundation for children, help of you. were both arrested as a result of handed down by the NFL for the in- of a much softer stance on the issue a quarrel that took place at Revel cident was a two-game suspension. of domestic violence. Ray Rice continued on page 4 Apple Watch continued on page 11 U.S. Reaches Out to Allies on ISIS Strikes By Amanda Elfar eliminate any terrorist actions, and President, Fuad Masum, addressed agencies requested the airstrikes » Staff Writer keep America safe. He said, “This is the world on Monday, urging them against Khorasan as a last minute a core principle of my presidency: to take part in the fight against ISIS, add on, but they were not the pri- On Sept. 10, President Barack If you threaten America, you will and their influence on the country. mary target. Obama said he would lift the re- find no safe haven.” However, the Even though fighting the group The U.S. Military said that it will striction on American strikes in president is not planning on put- means we would have to send more continue to bomb ISIS targets in Iraq, and expand U.S. air campaign- ting boots on the ground against of our military men abroad, the Syria, and Iraq, as needed. They also ing against it. He also authorized ISIS. Instead, the U.S. is reaching goal here is to keep the American stated that they have conducted 194 direct attacks against ISIS. Presi- out to allies. people safe, and sending our people airstrikes in total across Iraq—in- dent Obama stated that the U.S. was Saudi Arabia agreed to become over there is the only way to do that. cluding four strikes on Monday. going to launch “a steady, relentless a full partner by equipping Syrian On Sept. 22, the U.S. mounted The latest strikes took out Hum- effort” to eliminate the group of ex- fighters, and training forces to fight eight strikes on ISIS targets in Syr- vees, and an ISIS fighting position tremists that exist heavily in Syria. against the extremist group. Several ia to take them out. According to southwest of Kirkuk. He added that the objective would other Arab nations offered to initi- NBC News, “A network of seasoned We hope our soldiers can stay be to “degrade, and ultimately de- ate airstrikes—though Secretary of Al Qaeda veterans plotting to attack safe, and appreciate them fighting stroy ISIS through a comprehensive State, John Kerry, declined to iden- the U.S., and Western interests, was for our country overseas. We should and sustained counterterrorism tify the nations. targeted by air strikes overnight.” also be thinking of the innocent ci- strategy.” Everyone seems to be fed up with This network was known as the vilians in the conflict zones, and President Obama at the Presidential The President is prepared to take the ISIS terror group, and putting Khorosan group. A senior U.S. De- hoping they are kept safe as well. Health Forum in Las Vegas. 2007. every measure necessary in order to innocent lives in danger. 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