Bridge project

When building my bridge, I will use the tooth picks to build it. it will be twelve inches long and three inches wide. The problem with the bridge is that I have to build a bridge that will hold up to at least forty pounds. The bridge will at least be about three inches tall too along with the top part of the bridge is going to be eight inches long. I will be using the toothpicks and cutting them so they will be the sizes I want them to be. Also, the toothpicks will be shaped into triangles.

   In the article ,"trouble with iPhone 5s's fingerprint reader " by Christina Bonnington explains how the iPhone 5 fingerprint scanning is have some malfunctioning problems. It is stated that if the home button is scuffed or damaged in anyway, then of course the program will not be working properly. It's because the home button is where you are putting you're fingerprint on so that it can read your print but once it is damaged it'll be difficult for the home button to read your fingerprint. The makers of the iPhone 5 S don't know why it's causing the trouble for people but they have suggested one of the causes. Anyways they've had to put these special materials in order for the home button to read the fingerprint clearly enough. In conclusion, if you are planning to buy the iPhone with the fingerprint scanner, then you have to make sure that you will not damage that home button.

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In this article, " PlayStation 4: For gamers only" by Adrian Covert, explains that the design for the PlayStation 4 has is slim and stylish, that has more life to it than the PlayStation 3. The design of the new PlayStation allows you to stand the PlayStation 4 up on its side or lay it flat, than the Xbox One. Another good thing about it is that the PlayStation runs better and is more quiet. It is also stated that the PS4 has better games and looks than the Xbox one.

In the article,"Candy Crush maker looks beyond mega hit" by Alanna Petroff states that candy crush is so famous that everyday the company makes about $875,000 everyday. This happens because of the users who play this game on their Apple iPods, iPads, etc. However, there is a probably for the creator of this famous and addicting game, he wants to know what new game will he create that is as good as the candy crush game.so far, he's been letting people play the game for free, and as soon as they're hooked on the game, the. They could buy the full version and just keep on playing.

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In the article, "Facebook Changes Privacy Settings for Teens", by Heather Kelly, states that teens from ages thirteen through eighteen photos can be seen. They are not private as long as you don't let anyone see it by putting your photos on private. For example, if you don't care about who looks at your photos, then it will appear on the main screen. The main screen are where photos that people upload that aren't personal to them, and they let other people look at them. For instance, ad advertisers, strangers, etc. will be looking at your photos. Fortunately, they are working on modifying it. 

Egg Drop Summary Conclusion

The thing I liked most about this project is that I got to experience how to build something with a partner I feel comfortable working with. My egg drop project didn't succeed, but I think what would've made it succeed and land perfectly would be adding another piece of cloth or two underneath the egg. Some other ideas from other people might have helped us because I see some people putting a layer of string on the bottom of the base and that could have also helped the egg stay inside. Additional materials such as a push pin helped hold the cloth, that was supposed to hold the egg, in place. Unfortunately it wasn't listed as part of the materials we could have used, so instead, we used the paper clips. We would unwind them and then wrap them around the straws. Last of all, working with Tobias is great because he came in handy. He gave me some ideas and got me materials whenever he saw me running out. He also came up with the paperclip idea that was really helpful. Tobias is someone who I can work with and he can give very good ideas.

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In the article, "Apple's iPad problem", by Julianne Pepitone, explains how the iPad is having technology problems. Right now, Apple is trying to upgrade it to a newer version . For example, they are coming out with an iPad that let's you scan your fingerprint on there. The Apple company isn't making much money as before and now they are not the top company known for making the best tablets anymore. The least Apple is trying to do is to make the new mini iPad speed up too.

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In the article,"Surprise! Roku LT is a better buy than Apple TV", by Adrian Covert explains how the Roku is a better thing to buy than the Apple TV. It tells how the Roku is a small, quiet and easy- to- manage sort of thing. It may not be fast nor beautiful as the Apple TV but it offers more content. Best of all, you just use the remote for the Roku. The Roku LT may have a lot of cables and wires to connect with phones and computers, but they say it's the best option.

 

Design Process: Egg Drop Project

The problem of this project is that the supplies are turned upside down when landing and then the supplies break. It also has a high speed of impact when landing which also causes the supplies to break. The people who asks for the supplies to land safely is the U.S. Army. The Army wants a model that has directional control and an impact that absorbtion system for the cargo. We have a $50 budget to build the project, so we are limited to what we can build the model with.

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In this article,"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader ever", written by Adrian Covert, explains how the Kindle is easy to handle. For example, you can slip the kindle into your coat pocket and its easy to hold. It has a rubber backing that won't let your hands slip. When reading in the dark, it doesn't irritate the eyes and whenever you are trying to touch the screen to view the definition of something or buy more books, it is easy to function. Last of all, Amazon provides varieties of books people can read and enjoy when you buy the books. In conclusion the Kindle Paperwhite has great things people will enjoy.

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In the article, " Twitter launches emergency notification service", Sho Wills explains how twitter gives out notifications to people even though it's during natural disaster or somewhere where it doesn't have any service. Many people or organizations have signed up for this. Even the government has used this notification to alert them with some things. Users can change who they're getting the notification from by going to the setup menu.

current event summary: IOS 7 new update

In the article, " IOS 7 is here: A whole new iPhone experience", it shoes the new things the apple company has. The new updated version has similar things, but it is said that it makes it easier to see things. If you want to swipe the apps so that not too many are loading at the same time, then all you need to do is swipe up and then swipe the ones you won't want to be loading. Another thing is that the IOS 7 is updated more on things. For example, the weather on the newer version update has accurate weather and the AppStore can automatically download your apps too. It also makes sure the security of the new update of IOS 7 is more secured, so not many people can get into your device so easily.

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The article, Messaging app aims to be a safer Snapchat, by Heather Kelly explains that the app Wikrs safer approach on picture messaging has made it safer than Snapchat. It also explains how Snapchat isn't the best way to keep your personal photos secured. Wikr also had developers who made a computer-security system that helps protect your personal photos, messages, videos, etc. The app Wikr has is free in the app store, but it will eventually have a price on it when many people are going to use it to keep their personal information safe.

Karen's Reflection: First Three weeks of Highschool

       For the first three weeks here at South El Monte, I didn't really feel welcomed at all. The teachers are nice and I  feel like I don't have anyone close to me like I did at my middle school. I have a sister who's a senior right now and she's trying to teach me how to do things on my own and help me with other things. For example, she knows I don't like to socialize with other people so she helps introduce myself to her friends. But sometimes, I'd feel comfortable that I can still hang with some of my other friends form middle school. I noticed that some of my friends still help me out whenever they have the chance, but my some of my other friends aren't with me anymore like they use to be and that makes me feel so sad. I don't like how high school can change people. Although change is good, it can also be bad. Anyways, I think that some of my classes are challenging, but I believe that is just one step closer to my bright future I will accomplish.
       I kind of like Industrial Tech Core because it has projects you can do in a group and there's no homework sometimes; just only when you don't finish class work. But I think that this class helps you get to know how to do things on your own when you want to create something new. I know how much today's world and society is based and focuses on technology and this class will help me be prepared for that world.