Vol. 4 Issue 8
Professional To A 'T'
Ohajine Hannah Alex Thompson Staff Writers We had the opportunity to interview a unique group of professionals at our school.
sure the students not only get the content that I am delivering, but that they also retain it. It requires constant monitoring, and changing directions. It requires you to think quickly and get creative with the curriculum. I have to pick and choose what is important
wonderful group of people that team together and go the extra mile to make sure students are successful. What made you want to choose this career? Ms. Clay: I was a single parent and needed a job that would match my own chil-
Ms.Ramagiri Ms. Whitbeck Ms. Baldridge Ms. Smedley They all have very important jobs, and they all have a lot of heart and genuinely care about all of their students. This group is very fun and good-hearted, and we hope you enjoy reading their answers as much as we did. There are many different departments in our school, what makes the department you work in stand out? Ms. Clay: Our whole department goes above and beyond our duties every day; we aren’t our own department, because we are a part of every department here at CHS. I don’t see my responsibilities as any different from any other teacher here at CHS; I teach students and follow the same list of responsibilities as every other teacher here. I have always tried to instill life skills in my students every year that I have taught. Mr. Posada: Working with kids one on one and seeing what they are capable of doing with their hands and minds. We work with each student making sure they are turning in their work to every class and if they need anything we are here for them. Ms. Baldridge: We have an amazing team! We always cover each other, and support each other. We are good friends and share the workload. We communicate with each other and everyone on the team is always willing to give a helping hand. Just making
so that I can focus on the big ideas. Ms. Blaylock: The library is a department in and of itself. Each library stands alone in all of our schools in the district. We stand out in two ways: Students come here for enjoyment…to get a book to read for pleasure before school or during lunch to relax, and also during class. Secondly, we help students with any research projects. Ms. Smedley: We get more of a chance to have one-on-one with each of our students and have to ensure their needs are met by every teacher that student has and to prepare them to be successful in life. We understand your responsibilities differ from those of the regular classrooms - how is it different? Ms. Blaylock: Whole classes come to the library to do research or get books. I teach reference and research using print and electronic resources. I also have Library Science students with lessons, nine-weeks’ tests, etc. Librarians today must keep up with not only resources in print but also tons of resources that are online. Ms. Smedley: I feel that we as a whole go above and beyond our duties every day. We aren’t our own department (so to speak) because we are a part of every department here at CHS Ms. Whitbeck: I work with a
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tary school. During this time I helped a student correctly write the letter S. After working for 2 weeks with this student, it finally just clicked! The student was so excited and it was so rewarding for me! It was then that I decided I wanted to teach. Ms.
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dren’s schedules. I already had a degree, so I went back to school to earn a second degree in education, and then got my teaching certification. Mr. Posada: I get to work with students of all grades and just seeing how they think and work in different ways is amazing. Ms. Ramagiri: I wanted to become a teacher to be able to make a positive difference on the future of children. For me, it is a great challenge: stimulating the next generation to become lifelong learners. I have always been grateful to my parents who encouraged me to become a teacher. And I am thankful to the educational system for implanting values in me. At this juncture I will contribute my international teaching experiences which I’ve learned in my home country. In this way I will be paying back and at the same time can fulfill my desire of enhancing the education system. I can’t think of any job as important to society as teaching. I have always loved to give young people the best start in life. Interacting with children is great. Be it on educational grounds or recreational activities, it is a lot more fun interacting and learning with kids. As a hobby, in India I gave tutorials to poor children at the neighborhood community center. Ms. Baldridge: When I was in high school I did on-thejob training at an elemen-
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Blaylock: I’ve always loved to read but my first real experience in libraries was volunteering for a year and a half at Lindsay Middle School in Portales. I took books off the shelf, stuck a barcode on them, and imported the catalog record so that the books could be searched on a computer instead of the old card catalog. I also have years of experience researching my family tree, including doing research in England. That led to teaching genealogy classes at ENMU. Researching my family tree is the same as researching any other topic, so being a librarian was a natural extension. Ms. Smedley: I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was about 2 years old. I want to make a difference in children’s lives, to be one of their biggest supporters and influences for greatness and watch them succeed and know I had a part of that no matter how big or small. Ms. Whitbeck: My classroom really is not that much different than other classrooms. We follow the same curriculum, just a different pace. What makes you good at what you do? Ms. Clay: I like following a set of rules and schools have plenty of those. I enjoy seeing the students grow as they learn. I am told I am organized and I expect that helps me as a teacher. Mr. Posada: The student bond-
2 Purple Press, March 23, 2017 ing I have with the students is good and if they ever need anything they come to me and ask me. Ms. Ramagiri: I think one of my greatest strength is as a problem solver. I have the ability to see a situation from different perspectives and I can get my work done even in the face of difficult obstacles. Ms. Baldridge: It’s just a God given talent! It probably helps that I love what I do as well! Ms. Blaylock: I think that I am good at what I do because I am curious. To be a librarian means that you are an information specialist. I think that curiosity is the beginning of that. Ms. Smedley: My passion and compassion, I feel, make me good at what I do. I love my job and I love my students. I want to see them succeed and I think they know this and it makes a difference because they have someone they know cares and will go the extra mile to help them get there. Do you have any hidden talents? Ms. Clay: I like to draw and write in my free time. I have a commercial pilot’s license, including a rating to fly hot air balloons. I have flown Grand Canyon scenic flights, as well as UPS boxes and bank checks at night. I grew up riding horses and working cattle; I began to rodeo at age 10 and still own a ranch with cattle on it. Ms. Ramagiri: I can design Indian dresses and Mehendi art. Ms. Baldridge: I like to sing. Ms. Smedley: I don’t know that they’re really hidden but I’m told I’m very crafty, I enjoy crocheting and I also dabble in writing from time to time. What is one of the funniest things that have happened to you as a teacher? Mr. Posada: Locking myself out of the rooms by leaving the keys in my room Ms. Ramagiri: I shall never, never forget this… it was so funny. One day I asked my students to write an essay on a COW. A student wrote the word ESSAY on a COW PICTURE. Ms. Baldridge: I had a helper in my classroom and while presenting a lesson, she fell asleep, yes, standing up teaching a lesson, she fell asleep. She was leaning on my podium that some past students had made me and broke it! Ms. Smedley: I have so many to choose from but I’ll go with my first year as a teacher. I had a student who was leaning back in their chair. I told them
“Four on the floor” and the student looked at me and replied “OK” with a confused look on their face and proceeded to fall onto the floor. I asked them “Why did you get on the floor?” They replied that’s what they thought I said. We all had a good laugh and from then on I would just ask them not to lean in their chairs. What is the most embarrassing moment you have experienced in your teaching career? Ms. Clay: I was teaching PE and was jogging with the class, backwards, and ran full tilt into the basketball goal post. I fell, hitting my head on the ground and got a major concussion. Mr. Posada: Not knowing how to do an easy problem with the students Ms. Smedley: Sometimes the way you word things is taken the wrong way and you have to remember that you’re teaching teenagers. What are the biggest challenges you encounter in your classrooms? Mr. Posada: Making time for every student and making sure they are learning everyday. Ms. Ramagiri: Still I won’t forget; teaching in Atlanta. Initially I faced problems to understand their accent. But I took it as a challenge, within two months of teaching I received the best teacher award. Ms. Baldridge: Creating an environment that is able to reach every student’s different learning and physical needs. As well as finding a balance between the teaching part of my job and the paperwork, meetings, and monitoring of my caseload. Ms. Blaylock: My biggest challenge in the library is making sure that I know enough about numerous media platforms and can share numerous literacy’s with students. Ms. Smedley: Keeping my students motivated in all of their classes. They sometimes get complacent or can’t see the ends [to the mean] and quit trying in the ways that they should. What are the most rewarding moments you have experienced in your teaching career? Ms. Clay: Rewarding moments are when you see students you have previously taught in town, or out shopping, and they are glad to see you and tell you how well they are doing with their lives. It is greatly rewarding to see a student, who struggled through school, out there making good choices and making a good life for them-
selves. Mr. Posada: Seeing five of my students pass their graduation test Ms. Ramagiri: I received A BEST TEACHER OF THE MONTH award in Atlanta. Ms. Baldridge: They are so numerous. Teaching has been an extremely rewarding career. Because I am fairly new, last year’s seniors was my very first group of kids as a “real teacher”. To see these students graduate after following them for 3 years was the most rewarding experience! Ms. Blaylock: Most rewarding moments…when students share with me a great book they have just finished. Ms. Smedley: Knowing that I do make a difference in student’s lives and getting to watch them be successful. Tell about a “golden moment” in teaching, or something that is particularly memorable from your career. Ms. Clay: Those golden moments are the ‘aha!’ moments, when the eyes light up and they ‘get it.’ You work hard for them and don’t see them often, but when you do it makes it worth it. Mr. Posada: Seeing the students work with each other when decorating the room and pumpkins during Halloween. Ms. Baldridge: When students tell me “I just get it because you explained it well!” When students come to me for advice, or for someone to talk to. When I see that I have made a difference, but even more when a student genuinely just comes to me and says “Thank you!” Ms. Ramagiri: When my student- parents tell me about their child’s progress in my subject . Ms. Blaylock: Talking to a high school graduate who remembers some specific books that he checked out from the library. He was curious to read about many political ideas and checked out such books as the “Communist Manifesto” to see what that was all about. He thanked me for helping him find the information that gave him the understanding he was searching for. Ms. Smedley: Having some of the students and even parents tell me how much of a difference I’ve made in their lives. If you had to describe yourself in 3-4 adjectives, what would they be? Ms. Clay: Hard-working; loyal; trustworthy; caring Mr. Posada: Dedicated, joyful, outgoing, hard working Ms. Ramagiri: I am joyful,
sympathetic, upbeat and adaptable. Ms. Baldridge: Faithful, compassionate, patient. Ms. Blaylock: Explore! Curious! Sharing! Ms. Smedley: Passionate, caring, crazy, fun What comments from students make your cringe? Ms. Clay: When students tell me that they don’t care, don’t want to, and that they don’t have to do the work, that breaks my heart, because I hear what they are really saying: “I don’t believe in myself.” Ms. Ramagiri: Here, sometimes when I am teaching, students tell me that, your voice is too loud, Miss! Ms. Baldridge: The “F-word”. My classes all know how much I dislike that word! Also when they make crude comments to each other, when they put each other down. Ms. Blaylock: “I hate to read” Ms. Smedley: When they say they can’t do something or that they’re going to give up Do you have a favorite quotation? How about a favorite short story? Ms. Clay: A man was walking along the beach, and throwing starfish left behind by the tide back into the water. Another man stopped by and asked what he was doing. He told him there was no way he would be able to save all those starfish lying about. The first man picked up another starfish and flung it into the ocean. “Made a difference to that one,” is all he said. If we can just make a difference to one kid every day, then it is all worth it. Mr. Posada: “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world”. By Nelson Mandela Ms. Baldridge: What if the hokey pokey is what it’s all about? Ms. Ramagiri: “You have to dream before your dreams can come true” -A.P.J Abdul Kalam Ms. Blaylock: I have many favorite quotes (and books), but I always remember a quote from the Bible. It is: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 Ms. Smedley: I have a bunch!!! However, I’ll go with one of my all time favorites, “Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it.”-L.M. Montgomery These wonderful individuals are very helpful and amazing people. Thank you for the time you give to CHS and your students.
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Opposite Sides Of The Spectrum
Home + Work = Success
Mackenzie Credle Co-Editor in Chief Every student knows what it is, and it is usually given a bad name. Students hate doing homework, and would do anything to avoid having it. But homework can be very beneficial and can be crucial to students’ success throughout High School and into the rest of their lives. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of high school graduates that went on to college was 69.2% as of 2015. That means around 7 out of every 10 graduates would attend college the next fall. If you have taken college classes you understand that the professors don’t have time to cover everything and still go over all the important things. Most drop out after their first year, and I imagine that a lot of them are struggling because of the vast difference between the amount of homework in High School and the amount in College. On any given night I might have math homework,
but I am usually given the opportunity to finish it in class, I might need to study for a big test in anatomy once or twice a month, I have one english paper due per week. This is a lighter load than most students, since I’m a senior, but I am taking seven classes
practice makes perfect performance.” The same idea goes for school work. The periodic table of elements has to be recited mulitiple times to be memorized, formulas in math class have to be used often to help drill them into your head. Homework isn’t assigned
which is what is considered to be a full load. Homework isn’t a problem, and I am glad my teachers are preparing me with upper level work so I am ready for my future. When playing an instrument, the saying goes, “perfect
without purpose, usually it is to help reinforce what you learned that day. The homework is used to help those students that are struggling with the concepts that are being taught. The homework also lets teachers identify what
one has the opportunity or the resources to do their homework at home. Especially in public schools, some students and their families are on the lower end of the economic scale, and cannot afford the appropriate materials that their students need to do the homework to the academic standards of the schools. A school district in Tennessee, Fentress County, put a ban on graded homework assignments. According to neatoday.org, district administrators decided to enforce this ban because they saw the lack of home resources that are necessary to do the homework. They found this out looking at the number of students who qualify for and use the reduced lunch programs at their schools. They found that 65-75% of the students qualify
for these programs, and most likely the families could not afford the necessities that are required to do the homework outside of school. An opposition to this statement could be that not all homework is online, but with a world growing in technology, the majority of homework is now online and not all students have access to the internet at home. There is a solution to this problem. Teachers should provide paper copies of all notes and assignments, so each student has an equal opportunity of completing their homework. Some students, on the other hand, have too much homework to do each night. Most students are involved in extracurricular activities after school that takes up a majority of their time. Sports, Choir,
concepts their students need help on. Over all, homework is the best way to check concepts with students and give students chances to get help on those concepts. The best way for a teacher to see if information has been retained is through a test, but not everyone is great at tests. If a student fails a test, the homework grades can help offset the bad grade. Homework is a dreaded task, for some. But most can agree that homework has an important purpose and it will help us prepare for our futures, whatever they may be. Thomas Jefferson said, “I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” Sure, he wasn’t talking about doing worksheets and reading text books, but the same idea applies. If you do the work, you’ll reap the rewards, and I’m sure that it will be worth it.
No Homework, Just Perfect!
Austin Hodges Co-Editor in Chief
Homework is a big part of our curriculum here at Clovis High School. It teaches responsibility and resourcefulness, while allowing students their chance to show off. However, I believe that homework does more harm for the everyday student, because not everyone has the resources it takes to do the work at home, teachers are giving too much homework to their students and are not accounting for the overall extracurricular activities the students are in. Futhermore, some teachers do not account for the struggle each student may have each night trying to do the homework. The first point I want to bring up is that not every-
and Band are all examples of extracurricular activities that not only have after-school practices and rehearsals, but also spend a multitude of days during the school year going on trips, where students will miss classes. These programs can cause work that the student has yet to complete to pile up on them to where they are not able to bounce back. Students can also miss valuable information during class which is a necessity for the student’s ability to complete homework. I know from personal experience, when I’ve returned from an extracurricular activity, I am not always able to collect the notes that others took from the previous class, because teachers will tell me to get the notes from another student. What if I can’t get the notes from an-
4 Purple Press, March 23, 2017 other student, or the student does not want to give me the notes, what do I do? I’m pretty much in trouble when it comes to try doing the homework at home. I know a possible argument to this would be to look up the information on my own time, but a lot the information students receive from teachers is specific to their tests, and with there being a ton of different resources online, it can be unclear as to which resource is right for the work you are doing. No only are these a problem, some students face a struggle when doing homework at home. Not every student is able to understand the material that was presented to him or her. The truth is that only a handful of students come to an academic environment either
because they come to hang out with their friends or they are forced to. These students have little to no interest in their aca-
attention to the notes they are taking. This can cause students to struggle with their work while completing it on their own. Also,
demics and might not pay much
some students may understand
how to complete the work while the teacher explains it but once they get home and try it on their own, they can't do it. One in ten people have a disease called Dyslexia, which affects their capabilities of learning and understanding the material they are presented. These students get the numbers and words backwords and struggle on knowning whats right. This means they can do the work but it may be all wrong. Overall, in my opinion, homework causes too many problems, including the interference with extracurricular activities, the struggle students face doing it, and the lack of resources students need for doing their homework.
A Great Month To Be Irish Donovan Hackett Staff Writer Ah, March, the Month of the Irish. The main holiday that people remember for this month is without a doubt Saint Patrick’s Day, but just how old are the ancient roots of these Celtic folk. Thus, we decided to list Celtic traditions and explain them. Druidry: According to Druidry.org, “Druidry [is] a spiritual way and practice that speaks to three of our greatest yearnings: to be fully creative in our lives, to commune deeply with the world of Nature, and to gain access to a source of profound wisdom.” This tradition dates back at least 25,000 years. Druidry is, believe it or not, a very artistic tradition. Druidry also works around nature. Druidic magic is commonly associated with Druids. This magic has much to do with life and manifesting ideas while questing for healing, wisdom, and inspiration. Druidry also passes into shamanism. For more info on that please read the section of the article labeled “Celtic Shamanism”. Finally, druidry is very philosophical. Riddled with stories and songs, it allows for people to get in touch with their creative selves to create such works of art for themselves or those they care about. Celtic Shamanism: Shamanism goes back at least 13,000 years. Most of the time when someone mentions a shaman, someone thinks of a Native American tribe or
perhaps a voodoo priest. The Celts also had shamans. The shamans take the shamanic path of the “Faery Faith” of the Celtic people, mostly in European countries such as Britain or Ireland. The Faery Faith is a belief of small folk or Faery Folk as they are also called. You can believe in this religion without it conflicting with others, as it is said that the Faery Folk to not demand
along with other religions if you should so choose. Y Tylwyth Teg: This tradition is another variation of shamanism in the way that the people worship the Faery Folk in that land. This tradition actually originated in the United States, rather than other celtic countries. The tradition is nearly as old as Druidry. To read more about the Faery Faith check under “Celtic
followers A Standing Rock. Shamanism”. or rituals, unlike the religions of Witta: Originating in ancient Egyptians, Catholics, the early 8th century. Witta is and Aztecs. Many of the actually a witchcraft practice. Celtic gods are said to be It is actually quite benign, faeries themselves. Of course, contrary to what others may though the faeries do not think. In this practice the witan, require rituals, they can still be or witch, connects and works done, along with worship and with nature. Wittans believe initiations. As mentioned earlier, that rituals are a 24/7 gig where the Faerie Faith does not everything they do is for the necessarily conflict with other gods, a common example of religions, thus allowing you this is being happy to show the to practice Celtic Shamanism gods that you are content with
their gifts to you and your fellow human beings. Wittans also have a rule, that was actually created during the fifties. The rule says, “An ye harm none, Do as you wilt” which also means that you are free to do whatever you want, as long as you do no harm. Finally, the more religious wittans worship a single god and goddess. The gods are chosen from a Celtic pantheon . The witan people believe that the goddess came first and then proceeded to create the chosen god and the world. Goddesses preside over summer and the chosen god presides over summer. Celtic Witan Church: What is a list about ancient traditions without perhaps mentioning a tradition that has to do with a god or goddess figure? Originating in 1968, the Celtic Witan Church is a traditional faith dedicated to the moon primarily. The faith is very much earth based on mother nature. As far as I researched into this, there are four covens, each one with something to do with the moon. These are the Key to the Moon, MoonDance, MoonSong, and the Oak and Ogham covens. The church also goes further into traditional spiritual beliefs of the Celtic folk. Some rules and traditions originated outside of Ireland and other European countries. The Celtic people also tend to be very nature based and one can even adapt to other religions without interfering. This article shows me that perhaps some of the traditions aren’t exactly dead.
Hailey Gibson
Staff Writer
It’s almost Spring Break! Soon we will get a full week of hopefully great weather and no school. This time is for relaxation and roadtrips to amazing places. If you’re having a hard time figuring out where to go and what to do here are some ideas for you. The Grand Canyon: There are so many things to do there. You can take a helicopter tour or you can backpack through the Grand Canyon. It has an amazing landscape and various things to discover. Six Flags in Arlington, Texas: This amusement park is huge. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, then this place is for you. You can take a 255 ft drop at 85 mph on the Titan or be
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shot backwards at 70 mph in 3.8 seconds on Mr. Freeze. If you get tired you can grab a bite to eat at the many vendors there, do some souvenir
ing. The lake and surrounding landscape are absolutely stunning. This place is great for family or you and a group of friends to get away from
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shopping, or sing some karaoke. Lake Texoma: If you enjoy nature, then this will be heaven for you. You can go fishing, swimming, and hik-
all the worries of the world. Galveston Island: This place is the perfect place to relax or to party. Visit the West End Pocket Parks, throw down a towel, grab a
drink, and enjoy the waves. If you’re looking for a party head to Galveston’s East Beach where there are a boardwalk, festivals, and concerts. Mustang Island: Located close to the well known Padre Island, Mustang Island is less crowded. It is just as beautiful and there are various things to do there, you can go fishing and paddling. If you head to Port Aransas you can find interesting places to shop, live music, and fresh seafood. When it gets late, you can camp out on the beach or stay in one of their many cabins or condos. Hopefully this helped you get some ideas on how you want to spend your school free, worry free, Spring Break. I can’t wait for it to get here, and I know you can’t wait either. So when it gets here, good luck and enjoy your Spring Break!
started it all, the iPhone. The original iPhone was priced at $499 for four gigabytes of storage or $599 for eight gigabytes and was launched in the United States on June 29th, 2007. The Apple Company decided to not let the unique device become available until six o’clock that evening to force consumers to wait, according to Apple Insider. While the iPhone reinvents and shakes up multiple markets (which includes smart phones, media players and PCs), it's “inevitable success” did not seem so crucial then. In fact, just months after the release, Apple decided to slash the price of the eight gigabyte model to just $399 and completely remove the four gigabyte model from the lineup. Apple also decided that anyone who bought the earlier more expensive versions was gifted with $100 store credit. Still according to Apple Insider the price cut led to lawsuits alleging “price discrimination.” In total Apple sold 6.1 million cell phones before they decided to discontinue the product. Now
they sell that many in a matter of weeks. Although the first iPhone was a big success, Apple didn’t really take off until the iPhone 3G was released in 2008 with the help of the App Store that was known then as iPhone OS 2.0. In hindsight, the struggles in the beginning were a minor problem in the road to success when they make $50,000 every thirty seconds (Business Insider). This was achieved by Apple’s willingness to adapt to customer demands as quickly as possible. The Apple company refused to allow native apps on the first iPhone that had developers build web apps instead that could easily be accessed through the Safari browser built into the phone but this quickly changed as they opened the App Store in the summer of 2008 forever changing the map for the iPhone and technology everywhere. The iPhone quickly skyrocketed soon after causing an upward trajectory in sales and the technology market that no one had ever seen before, making history.
The Apple Company had a great run until 2016 when the iPhone sales saw its first ever decline in sales in the March quarter. Although the sales were still enormous with 51.2 million units sold, it was a decline from its 61 million sold in the March quarter in 2015. The reason for the drop was the competition in the maturing Smartphone market and the consumers slowing their upgrade patterns. The decline continued with the iPhone 7 not having any major external changes except for the iPhone 7 being thinner. While rumors are circling about the iPhone 8 having a major exterior redesign, nothing has been confirmed. The iPhone 8 is rumored to release in the fall of this year. The rumors also state that the iPhone 8 is supposed to have a “glass body and edge-to-edge OLED display that includes an integrated Touch ID fingerprint sensor and front-facing camera” according to Mac Rumors. Mac Rumors also states that the new phone might be sold side-by-side the
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Celebrating iAnniversary
Cheyenne Regenhardt Staff Writer With the tenth anniversary since the iPhone first released this month, we want to go back to the beginning, where it all started with a simple idea in Steve Jobs head. This has been one of the most productive products in history, the world came to a surprise when Jobs exceded expectations with the devices amazing capabilities. Steve Jobs, 51 at the time, had an interview with CNBC news the day the iPhone was released. In the interview Steve was asked why Apple decided to jump into the handset world, he replied, “ It’s a category that needs to be reinvented and made easier to use.” Also in the interview Jobs stated, “This is the future” and boy was he right. Even though he sadly passed on October 5, 2011, in Palo Alto California the iPhone is still being made and reinvented for the purpose of what the customers want. Now to the product that
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6 Purple Press, March 23, 2017 upgraded “but standard 4.7 and 5.5-inch” phones. Apple is also rumored to currently be testing more than five prototypes for the iPhone 8. The iPhone 8 supposedly has the Touch ID and the camera built into the display, which means there will be no Home button. The glass body is useful for the long-range wireless charging, supposed to be included in the new phone. Also features such as “iris or facial scanning” might be included. The display is supposed to have a “flexible plastic OLED” which is better than the LCD display. The OLED display will allow Apple to produce a thinner device that uses less
Travis Nelson Staff Writer Sir Francis Bacon once said, “Knowledge is power.” Of course, he probably didn’t take certain things into account. Knowledge with the sole purpose of making you look smarter is an example. If you are one of those few people who enjoy these little tidbits, good news! Here are 29 facts that will only make you sound smart. Enjoy! (Sources include Quora, BBC, AC Lens, Toranto Star, and Fun Trivia.) 1. When you blush, the lining of your stomach also turns red. 2. A platypus can sweat milk. 3. When a person cries and the first drop of tears comes from the right eye, it’s happiness. If from the left eye, it’s pain. 4. Only 2% of Earth’s population naturally has green eyes. 5. The most common color for highlighters is yellow because it doesn’t leave a shadow on the page when photocopied. 6. Your nose can remember 50,000 different scents. 7. All pandas in the world are on loan from China. 8. A snail breathes through its foot. 9. Cat kidneys are so efficient
power for a better display and higher contrast ratio for “more
just rumors from Mac Rumors, some people are convinced
true to life colors”. The iPhone 8 is also rumored to have curved sides like the Samsung Galaxy S7, which could be for touch gestures. The innovative phone is also told to have a “10-nanometer A11 chip” that is faster and more efficient. While these upgrades are all
that Apple is making big changes for a big step in the company. On March 21st, Apple Announced the new Project(RED) colored iPhone and an updated iPad with a faster processor and a brighter screen. This change in the iPhone's color will be very
they can rehydrate by drinking seawater. 10. An ant’s sense of smell is stronger than a dog’s. 11. Cracking knuckles does not hurt your bones or cause arthritis; the sound you hear is gas bubbles bursting. 12. Fish can drown. 13. When hippos are upset,
Titan and it sank by hitting an iceberg. 20. The only countries never to have been even partly colonized by European powers are Iran, Mongolia, Korea, Japan and Thailand. 21. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen is the only record to get the UK Christmas Number One
their sweat turns red. 14. Banging your head against a wall burns 150 calories an hour. 15. Russia and Japan still haven't signed a peace treaty to end World War II. 16. A lemon contains more sugar than a strawberry. 17. A duel between three people is called a "truel." 18. The landlocked state Utah has a law prohibiting whaling 19. Nearly 14 years before the Titanic sank, a woman wrote a book about a ship called the
list twice. 22. "Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis" is an actual English word, meaning "a disease caused by inhaling volcanic ash, dust, or substance." 23. Vatican City and San Marino are the only country to be landlocked by one country, Italy. 24. The term "nerd" originated from Dr. Seuss's 1950's book, "If I ran a Zoo." 25. If the sun burned out we wouldn't know it until 8 minutes
helpful in the fight to find a cure for AIDS, and according to Apple.com, they have raised more than $130 million for Project(RED) since the release of the red colored iPod nano. The iPhone set the course and goal for every Smartphone out there today. Some of us find imagining a world where the first iPhone wasn’t invented as scary. The iPhone reinvented the handset world and opened up possibilities for companies and people everywhere. Steve Jobs opened a whole new world for technology, without him who knows where the technology world would be.
Did You Know? later, because that's how long it takes from light to travel from the sun to Earth. 26. Humming birds are the only birds that can fly backwards. 27. There is no word you can write with the bottom row of the keyboard 28. An ant will not die falling from high heights. It's roughly equal to the mass of a leaf, so it would more or less drift down, carried by wind. 29. There's a town in Texas called Earth and it's the only place on Earth officially named Earth. The universe is vast and absurd. So, dear reader, if you ever wish that the world was more interesting, just know that the planet and its people have a treasure trove of strange knowledge and interesting data. So, go forth and learn, for knowledge is power!
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