The Modern Day Revolution

American society utilizes many different gadgets and high tech toys. From the I-pod to the GPS, we love our gadgets. One gadget is still used more than anything else and has become maybe the most popular American artifact that has ever swept the earth. The cell phone has literally taken over the way people run their lives. Statistics show that in the year 2011 about 42.8 million dollars were spent alone on the purchase of mobile phones. About two hundred trillion text messages are sent each day, and five billion apps are downloaded every year. The American society may not realize it, but the cell phone is shaping who we are, what we do, and how we act.

                One phone in particular has revolutionized the cell phone as we know it. The iPhone 4 is now the most common phone to own or want to own in the United States. After three days of sells apple sold 1.7 million iPhone 4’s, and sales are expected to reach over 10 million by December. It really is amazing what such a little device can do. Things that are possible today were only a dream twenty years ago. With the new iPhone 4 it is now possible to chat face to face, multitask, record in high definition, and search the web for anything I desire. So why is the iPhone 4 such a desirable phone to have? The human race is progressing faster than it ever has before. We are making advances so fast that it is impossible for any one person to keep up with it all. Because technology is advancing people feel inclined to have the newest most innovative gadgets that will serve them. The iPhone 4 is just the right gadget that will allow just about anyone to own the newest innovation.

                But what effects dose the iPhone 4 have on society, and what will the outcomes be from these factors? I have noticed that the iPhone 4 is so innovative that it may have positive and negative effects. First, with all the apps that are possible to download it can be a real time saver or time waster. Many times people will just sit and be idle while playing the latest game on their iPhone 4, but on the other hand people will utilize the apps to their benefit. My friend owns the iPhone 4 and uses it for his work. He can check live feed from his store’s cameras and check on his employees. Also, with access to the internet the person is empowered to search any topic and find needed information in a time of need. finally, face time what a wonderful innovation. With it I can talk facet o face with just about anyone. What this means to the user is that if dad is on the west coast and his daughter is on the east coast face to face communication can be instantaneous. For a little girl that misses her daddy this can be a great comfort.

                In conclusion the iPhone 4 is very appealing to the modern day person because of it great diversity of functions. Even though many people consider cell phones to be dangerous and habit forming there are many great benefits to having the iPhone 4. American society has benefited greatly from the iPhone 4 and will continue to benefit from it as long as they are updated. I know that in the new future something better will come out but up to this point the iPhone 4 is the best we got when it comes to cell phone technology. I encourage everyone to get on the band wagon with the iPhone 4 because if you don’t have an IPhone then you don’t have an iPhone. 

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Superstitious

Superstitious

College-- a time for students to gain an education. Why do the campus police have to treat us like fifth graders? Most of us are mature students that just want to be left alone, but the campus police still continue to harass us. This must come to an end! Numerous reports have come to my attention that innocent students have been demeaned by the campus police because the police felt that the students looked suspicious. I say that the police are suspicious. Always running around and harassing the students, the campus police are power-seeking officials that don’t know how to get anything done. Take a look at this shocking video where average students act as the officers in every-day job scenarios. You will be shocked. Not only are the police suspicious, but as you can see from the video, many of the students are engaging in serious criminal activities. Imitating a police officer is a serious federal crime that is punishable in a court of law, but even worse than that is the making of a video. Students must come to realize that college is all work and no fun. Can you imagine if everyone acted as these students? It would cause chaos up and down the campus. Now is the time to be mature.

Peaches, Family, Fun

Peaches, Family, Fun

Oh the beauty of community events. How many of us have memories of community events that we will never forget?  I know that growing up as a kid, some of my most vivid memories were those of being with friends and family at such events. Every Labor day weekend, Hurricane City hosts “Peach Days,” a community event, where every man, woman, and child is invited to come and explore his or her wild side. From dunking booths and a rodeo to cooking contests and a parade, Peach Days offers a wide variety of events for every age and interest. Walking around Peach Days, a little kid will have the chance to participate in sack races, climbing walls, karaoke, water games on the brand new splash pad, and games that will keep them occupied all day like tic-tak-toe, bean bag tosses, and much more. For the teenagers, Peach Days offers eating contests, many different races, and a great atmosphere to just hang out. Finally, for adults, Peach Days provides the chance to break away from the kids and enjoy nonstop entertainment on one of the three public stages. An added bonus is that all of this is free to the public. These great features make Peach Days the most exciting, fun-filled community event in Southern Utah.

http://www.cityofhurricane.com/categories/about/events/peach-days/

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