Tech 9/27/13

German Hackers Hack IPhone Finger Print Sensor

Hackers have claimed to have hacked the new IPhone 5S  finger print sensor. They say the did it by taking a picture of a finger print left on the phone, inverted it then laser printed it with extra toner, then smeared it with liquid latex or wood glue to create a "fake finger".

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Tech Article 9/20

The European Space Agency is in the process of making a new robot to send to Mars. Their inspiration is a snake. Researchers at the SINTEF Research Institute in Norway are making this new robot because they say it will be able to get into spaces that other rovers have not been able to. Though they do not know how the robot will react to the gravity and temperature changes, they think the snake robot will be a great success. Researchers say "It could tell us how Mars has evolved as a planet. Click here to see the full article.

English II Honors

This year I am taking English II Honors with Ms. Millar. Right now we are learning about literary terms but she said we are going to read books that correspond with what we are learning in history. So far I think that she is a very good teacher. Ms. Millar teaches in a way that all different types of learners can understand the curriculum.

  The grading policy is fair and we are allowed to do an extra credit study guide for our weekly vocabulary tests. We don't get much homework, but when we do it has to be complete or you get a 0. Also the weekly tests give you a chance to bring up your grade if you are not doing well.

 I am very exited to start our literary terms project because we have to incorporate literary terms into a music video. We can make a completely new song or use the music from another song.We have to film it and then upload it to YouTube. We can be as creative as we want with it. Judging from projects done by her former students, I think this project will be a lot of fun to make.

This video isn't from Ms. Millar's class but is similar to the project we have to do.

9/13 Tech Article

The new IPhone 5C is the beginning of a new generation of IPhones.

•  Made with a polycarbonate backing. 
•  It comes in many different colors.
• 16GB priced at $99 with contract. 
• 8MP camera
• Retina Display
• Steel structure 
• IOS 7
• Higher capacity battery

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What September 11th Means to Me...

When September 11th occurred I was only three years old. I was at my great aunts house because my mom had to work. I don't really remember that day because I was so young. Even though that day did not directly effect me, I know a lot of people who it did. Since then, there have been a lot of changes in our county when it comes to security, especially in airports. In the United States, people have to take off there shoes, walk through a scanner, and have their bags scanned. When I was in the airport in Germany, all they did was scan my bags and scan me with a wand. It was really weird to me because I am so used to having to go through a long process. It showed me how cautionary we are here and how 911 not only effected people but the way security is taken so seriously. It is a day that will never be forgotten because of its lasting effect on our country.

Welcome!

Welcome! My name is Kelly Concepcion and I am a sophomore at WRHS. I like music, figure skating, reading, and watching TV. My best friends are Christina, Robert, Jasmine, Alexa, Kim, and Louis. I have two half sisters and one step sister. They are all older than me. I live with my mom and step dad, but I see my dad and step mom every other weekend. This year I am taking Web 2.0, Financial Literacy, English 2 Honors, U.S. History 2 Honors. Spanish 3, Chemistry, and Geometry Honors. I hope this helps you get to know me!