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2010 15 Entertainment iPad doesn’t live up to Apple’s gigantic hype J ennifer S itton It's all Apple has been advertising for or talking about for months now. Mac lovers worldwide have been holding their breath. It's finally here and...what a disappointment! Maybe I just didn't know what to expect, but after playing around with an iPad for a few hours this weekend I wasn't all that impressed. Essentially, the iPad is a giant, overpriced iPod touch. They have all the same features, the same set-up and the same applications. They have the exact same design, but the iPad is about eight times larger than the iPod touch. They have all the same features, except the iPad has pages (a program similar to Microsoft Word) and the iPod doesn't, and the iPod has a camera and the iPad doesn't. Too bad the little iPod came first and spoiled all of big brother iPad's secrets. The iPad has all the features you would expect. personalize your iPad by buying apps from the App Store. The app store was one of Apple's most genius ideas to date. With apps, you can have anything you want at your fingertips. Literally, anything—for a price. Another drawback to the iPad is that only one program or application can You can listen to music, view pictures or surf the internet, but to have the full "iPad experience" you can be open at a time. So if you were using it for business and needed to refer to both your e-mail and a PDF been purchased to represent students' success in other venues such as music, Speech and Debate and Mock Trial. These banners will be displayed in the Media Center. The updates to the old commons include The updates are estimated to cost between $150,000 and $170,000 and are being paid for with funds from multiple sources including the recent bond and deferred maintenance funds. The actual construction will take place re p ain tin g the w a lls to b etw een Ju ly 1 an d A u g . 15. match the color scheme in the new commons, updating the tile and repainting the lights. Some permanent, bench-style tables will be added where different levels begin and end, with stools for additional seating. The outside entryway will also be touched up, the broken and worn-away concrete on the ramp leading to the main entrance will be repaired. Black mats with the school's mascot will be positioned at every door leading into the building. "We've tried to schedule it two summers in a row and it just hasn't happened," Holstrom said. "The gym will be closed the entire month of July leading up to the start of volleyball in mid-August." The main gym and the new commons will be closed for that period of time, but the auxiliary gym will remain open. This project also includes additions to the baseball field including new bleachers. and respect, he's not worth your time. You've obviously tried to solve the problem by asking him what's wrong, so the ball is in his court. He's not taking it, so it's time to move on. Ani and Maggie fun activities that will keep you both busy and help turn things around. However, if your boyfriend is more concerned about sex than he is about your feelings, then you should reconsider the relationship. Ani and Maggie document, you would have to close one program before you could open the other. For those who don't have an iPod touch or an iPhone, an iPad would be an understandable, comparable substitute, especially if you have no way of accessing your e-mail while you are out of town. The iPad provides two ways of finding internet connections. You may choose to simply search out wireless networks for free or you can purchase use of AT&T's 3G Wireless Network for $29.99 per month. The connection is surprisingly slow, but it can be used anywhere in the world. And for those of us who couldn't purchase an iPhone because we don't have service with AT&T, this is perfect, because you don't have to be an AT&T customer to use the network. At 1.5 pounds and 0.5 inch thick, the iPad appears to be technological genius, but upon further inspection, any current Apple customers will be disappointed. For the first time ever, Apple has come out with a product that won't really change the way people live their lives. It is just another novelty item they created to make money. I know times are tough, but couldn't they have been a little bit more creative? Bigger doesn't always mean better. With the cheapest version costing $499,1 would have expected a little more. The iPad isn't bad by any means, it just isn't any better than the iPod. Here's my advice: if you already have an iPod touch or iPhone, stick with what you've got. District allots bond money to fund school renovations legin______________________ continued from page 2 Portions of the black conduit will peek from behind the new MDF to create a geometric pattern. The north wall will be painted to match the south wall and the lights will be re-lamped so that they all produce the same colored light. Clouds (reflective panels) will also be added just below the peak of the roof which will help lighten the gym. Possibly the most significant change to the gym will be the addition of banners including State Championship banners as well as banners for academic achievement in athletics. The banners will recognize teams as well as individuals. Additional banners have Photo by Ethan Brent Students participate in a sophomore PE class in the main gym. It, as well as the old commons and the entryway, will look much different, thanks to updates that will be completed over the summer. m and Dear Ani and Maggie, I like this guy, and we used to be good friends, but then something happened and he won't talk to me. I've tried talking to him but all he does is ignore me or gives me short answers then walks away. I'm not sure what I did wrong, if anything, and every time I try to ask him what's wrong he doesn't tell me. I'm not sure what to do, but it's so hard trying to get over him when I had no idea why things went wrong in the first place. Please help me decide what to do! Thank you, Confused Lovestruck Teenager Dear Confused, If this guy isn't making an effort to show you kindness Dear Ani and Maggie, I had sex with my boyfriend, and now our relationship just isn't the same. All we do is physical stuff, and I just want us back to how it used to be. Help! Not So Hot To Trot Dear Hot, This is a common problem in relationships. You need to talk to your boyfriend about your feelings, explaining the specific things that have changed. Also, try planning Dear Ani and Maggie, Who would win in a fight between Giant Abraham Lincoln and Robo T-Rex? Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Giant Abraham Lincoln has the power of democracy and freedom on his side, so he would definitely win. If you’re placing bets, make sure to put your money on him. But honestly, Yoda could easily take them both, so this shouldn't be a concern. Ani and Maggie Dear Ani and Maggie, I really like Harry Potter, and I KNOW that I have magic potential. But I've been waiting for an owl to come invite me to Hogwarts for 16 years now. Is it because I'm not from the UK? Because I'm willing to move or beg or do whatever it takes to go to Hogwarts. I've been waiting for so long I can't sleep at night. I need to be accepted. Aspiring Wizard Dear Wizard, Your chances of receiving admission may be greater if you move to the UK because they will be able to greater sense your magical abilities. There may also be "magic school districts" so there could be an alternative school in the United States. Try talking to others who have powers like yours to learn more about how to bring Hogwarts' attention to you. In the meantime, try an herbal tea to help you rest at night. Ani and Maggie Dear Ani and Maggie, Why are you guys still wasting your time with the Amplifier? No one is reading it. There is always a huge stack left on the table in every one of my classes. Anonymous Dear Anonymous, It's because we're enslaved. If you're reading this, please help! Ani and Maggie
