The Smartphone Revolution

Many people think the vision of everyone having a computer or laptop worldwide in the future is overrated.

Though we are oblivious to the fact that one billion people on this earth have a phone, we must take into consideration the amount of people that have smart phones.

Smart phones are equipped with the same capabilities as a computer. Smartphones can send and recieve emails, scroll the net, store information, and run programs just as computers do. So what is the difference? Pretty much size, storage space, and processor speed.

It is projected that in the oncoming years a smartphone (typically an android) will be in the hands of everyone worldwide. Eric E. Schmidt, who is the chairman and former chief executive of google says, " The smartphone revolution will be universal and a mobile experience to be available to almost everyone at a fraction of the price. If Google gets it right, there will be an Android in every pocket, and at the current growth rate, it is certainly possible.”

Only time can tell. However, at the rate Google and their callaborator Android are moving they can be very, "Instrumental in changing how the world works and how technological innovation happens."

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School Vending Machines Subject to New Guidlines

According to a study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences, about $2.3 billion worth of beverages and snack foods are sold annually in schools nationwide. It is these foods that nutritionists say contribute to childhood obesity. 

Since child obesity has more than tripled throughout the past 30 years, the Obama Administration is taking evasive action to prevent such incidents. 

Some representatives of the food and beverage industries argue that, “Many of their products contribute to good nutrition and should not be banned” 

However, whatever their case maybe, the proposed guidelines for this issue is expected to create a solution. Some foods to look forward to are baked foods versus fried foods, dried-roasted items and low sodium foods.

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President Obama's Agenda: Investing in Young, Inquiring Minds

“So instead of subsidizing yesterday’s energy, let’s invest in tomorrow’s, we cannot win the future with a government of the past,” said President Obama at the State of the Union Address. 

This is definitely true. We need to think differently and aim high. This is exactly what President Barack Obama is doing today. 

He has stuck to his pledge of using the White House to honor achievers in science. The White House is hosting its 2^nd Science Fair (Febr. 27, 2012).  

At the event tonight they will be congratulating and awarding students like Hannah Wyman 11 and Aidan Dwyer a middle school student that have more invented more efficient ways and solutions of addressing the issues of the environment. 

The White House is collaborating with a series of other fairs that are honoring awardees and leaders in “dozens of separate competitions and programs.” 

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Valentines A Major Trend?

People today, primarily in the teenage through late twenties age group, seem to be overly excited about tomorrow's theme. Evidence of this electrified state of mind is expressed in tweets and facebook posts. Stores plan for this occasion months in advance, while entertainment outlets display films related to this time. One individual defined valentines day as, "A time of year where love is intensified!" Whatever it may be, many expect some dose of affection. 

Whatever, your activities may be for the rest of the week whether it involves a vacation or honeymoon, I pray that it is fun, safe and memorable. 

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Philanthropy

Philanthropy and philanthropic qualities is very important, especially in this society today. So many people go without daily in the United States. We as a nation need to pull together and stomp out the inequities of society.

We see organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority & Peace & Positivity Foundation making a difference. We need to each share the same mission statement as them and follow in their lead!

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