RSS Discussion Questions

1. Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?
1. They were the ones to pop out to me, and they seemed very interesting to me. Some of these websites I visit on a daily basis so it's nice to be able to read everything in one place.
2. Was it easy to find feeds and to subscribe to them?
1. Yes, because most of the feeds that I found had the RSS feed button popping right out. However, for some of them I had to dig and search a little bit.
3. Which sites were your favorites?
1. My favorties are "Eonline.com" and "TMZ.com".
4. What else can you use RSS feeds for?
1. You can use them to stay up to date on things going around in your town, or in your general area.
5. How likely are you to continue to use RSS feeds in the future?
1. I can use them to stay up to date on what's going on on my favorite websites and my favorite news sites. I can also stay caught up on the latest celebrity news.

GOOGLE LAUNCHES ITS OWN RIDE-SHARING PILOT PROJECT

• Website
• second website
• Google launches a new ride-sharing application
• the company recently purchased the app "Waze"
• Waze Rider is going to try a new carpooling system, just like Uber and Lyft
• the app is basically going to just match along with people already going on the same route
• the app will charge customers a total of $0.54/mile
• the app is only going to be tested with a select group of customers in the Bay area
• this app is only in trial right now, but once it is fully in motion, the app can become a major competitior to Uber and Lyft

The Smartphone Way to Inner Calm

• Website
• there is a new app called Headspace that helps to calm people down and reduce anxiety and depression
• there are mental exercises with an instructor talking the person through the meditation
• the sessions can last from a few minutes to an hour
• you can also watch certain sessions to manage different problems such as a panic or anxiety attack
• however, to make the most of the app, you have to use it regularly

Desire to Make the World a Better Place

     There are many things that inspire me to make the world a better place. The main things that contribute to my ways of wanting to make things better, is the many commercials that show how some people aren't as privelaged as we are. These commercials show people with no homes, or people whose homes were destroyed, and people with illnesses. Once I see these, I realized that with a little help, we could make the world a better place. I have not directly done anything yet to help this issue, but when I am older and have a stable job of my own, then I definitely will. Another thing that makes me realize that I want to help change the world, is the fact that there are things to change. The world isn't perfect, but if we all work together on this issue, we can make it as great, and wonderful, and safe as possible.

Norweigan Undersea Snakebot

• Norweigan Snakebot slithers through obstacles
• this snake was made to go where humans can't 
• on the head there's a light and a grasper, so it can grab things
• the grasper allows to robot to turn dials, pull levers, and change objects
• This robot was tested by slithering through obstacles, and seeing how much it can do
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New Kindle Oasis

• Amazon came out with the new Kindle Oasis
• This kindle runs in months of battery life using the case that comes with it 
• Weighs 4.6 ounces
• This new kindle costs $289, which is more than most Kindles
• You'll get charged premium because this kindle comes with a leather case to put the kindle in
• The case that comes with the kindle also has a battery pack for the months of battery life 
• The device has an asymmetrical back and the one side gets increasingly bigger than the other
• Website

Wiki Dissection CP AF

What is the purpose of this Wiki?

The purpose of this Wiki is to tell about technology that changes the course by which users connect, engage, and transform society. 

When was the last post?

The last revision was on October 31, 2006. 

How was this Wiki created/designed?

It was created with Wiki spaces classroom.

What would you add to this particular wiki?

We would add the cloud because it isn't listed and it is something we use in the classroom everyday. We would also add more visuals.

What did you learn after reading this wiki?

We learned what disruptive technology was along with examples of it. 

If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic (s)?

Our topic would be about Anthony Jones and Evan Portscher because we're interested in them.  

How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education?

They can be used in the classroom or in education because it could help us to expand our knowledge about a certain topic that we are learning about. 

W-R Wikipedia Page Findings

1. "serves students in ninth through twelfth grade
1. Should say that it serves students in grades 7-12.
2. The principal is listed as Dr.Sue Denoble
1. The Principle of the school right now is Russel Petrocelli.
3. It states that there is a Tennis team
1. This should be removed from sports section, where it states the sports that this school offers
4. the enrollment hasn't been changed since 2013-2014.
1. This should be updated and say 2016.
5. States that we have a golf team, even though we don't
1. this should be removed
6. The name of the school isn't Wood-Ridge High School
1. the new name is Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School, and this is what it should be changed to 
7. The enrollment is 300 students
1. we have 578 students
8. there's a different number of faculty to student ratio
9. no longer the lone secondary school in WR
10. different number of students eligible for reduced or free lunch
11. different amount of Moonachie students
12. There isn't a cross country team
13. There isn't 8 students per class

MIT Engineers Have 3-D Printed A Walking Robot

• engineers in MIT created a walking robot with a liquid inside
• after it was created, it was given batteries to come to life
• all of the robot besides the wires and batteries, is made from the 3-D printer
• the liquid part stays liquid, and it protected from a hardened plastic part
• there is a crankshaft that moves the legs back and forth to make it walk
• Website

FLAW IN APPLE'S IMESSAGE ENCRYPTION LETS HACKERS SNOOP PHOTOS

• iPhone's iMessage had an encryption flaw that allowed skilled hackers to open pictures and videos
• the attack targeted photos stored in the iCloud
• as said on the website, this happens like this...
• "The software intercepted an iMessage message containing a link to a photo on Apple's iCloud storage, which we reported is used to transmit video and photos, and then pinged the iPhone with a guess at the 64-bit encryption key. If the guess was wrong, then the software changed one digit, and tried again. When they did get a digit right, the phone's software confirmed it. Then, it was a matter of having the software repeat the process thousands of times."
• the iOS 9.3 update should get rid of this bug once and for all
• website

Dominos Robot Delivery System

• Dominos came up with a new idea: a robot that delivers pizza to your house. 
• this robot delivers pizza right to your doorstep
• This device was first tested in Australia 
• can drive 20 kilometers on it's rechargeable battery
• the robot goes 12 miles per hour
• roads are a worry for Domino's, but they're working to fix this problem
• Has a compartment that separates drinks and food

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My One Good Deed

So today I was given an invisible cloak, and told to perform a good deed for someone else. At first I had no idea what to do, but then it came to me in a sudden wave. I decided to buy a ton of food from the food store, and give it all to the homeless in equal pieces. When I got to the food store, I went to the bread aisle, and grabbed a few loaves of bread. Next, I went to the snacks aisle, and grabbed many boxes of cookies, goldfish, and plenty bags of chips. Once I payed, I went to the city with all my food and got ready to start my good deed.

Once in the city, I walked along the streets to find some people without homes. In their little buckets that say, “Feed me”, I dropped in some food and a few dollar bills. I did this for many blocks, until my food ran out. The next few homeless people I saw, I gave them money to use to buy their own food and supplies to live. Doing this for one day, without anyone knowing who I was, was an amazing feeling. I loved helping people even without them asking, and being a hero to people who need one.

This iPhone Glitch Speeds up Your Device

• glitch was found by 9to5max Jeff Benjamin
• the glitch allows you do remove animations from your device
• only works on 6S and 6S Plus
• removes animation from home screen to app, and back
• to activate this glitch you need to turn on assistive touch, and then quickly return to the home screen and swipe down to access spotlight search. When assistive touch moves above keyboard, quickly go back to the home screen. Do this several times until the speed gets faster.
• for website, click here .

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Apple's New Payment Plan

• "Trade Up with Installments" is the name of the new plan
• hand in old iPhone or Android, and add value to price, and finish paying off within 24 months
• only works in the US
• when trading in an iPhone in good condition, payments range from $15-$35 a month
• this helps people to keep track of their finances
• prices range depending on phone you want to buy, and what phone you currently have
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Padlock Prints

• Tapplock is a padlock, that opens from the touch of your finger
• $29 for the basic version
• $49 for the larger version
• the larger model can charge your phone
• the battery on the large model lasts for up to three years
• the basic version has a six month battery life
• unlocks within 0.8 seconds
• if someone tampers with the lock, an alarm will sound
• can recognize up to 200 fingerprints
• can customize access times, duration, and location
• Tapplock Website

Web 2.0 Multimedia Blog Pre-Posting

      So far during my sophomore year, I have been taking some very good classes. However, the one I enjoy the most is US History 1. This class is taught by Ms.Gaven, who is very nice, funny, and is an amazing teacher. When I started this class I thought I was going to learn a bunch of stuff from the past, but Ms.Gaven started by teaching us about the Bill of Rights, and many of the amendments from the Constitution. After that, then we got into the past history. We learned about political bosses, the Industrial Age, the truth about cowboys, and many more interesting topics.
        My favorite part of this class is the fact that we can have open discussions not only about what we're learning, but about what's going on in the present day. We discuss very controversial issues and state our honest opinions, without getting judged. Yes, some people have different opinions, but you are never critisized for what you feel. I always feel like I can speak my mind in this class and be okay with it. Another thing I like about this class is that I'm not afraid to present. In my many years of being a WRHS student, I have been forced to present in front of a class without any choice, and be scared of getting judged. However, in this class I am not afraid because I know Ms.Gaven will not tolerate anyone being disrespectful to anyone else. Therefore, I look at Ms.Gaven as a way to help me getting over my presenting anxiety.
        We use the Chromebooks very often in this class. Ms.Gaven tries to have use do projects online, and every single assignment we have is posted on Ms.Gaven's website, so that it saves paper and helps us to take information from online, and apply it to what we are learning in class. I think this is very helpful because nowadays we usually use technology as much as possible, and using it in the classroom makes the work much more efficient and somewhat easier, in my opinion. I hope that many other teachers will learn from Ms.Gaven and start using the computers more often, for it helps to make work easier to do, and it helps the environment also.