In 2012 Apple became the most valuable company in the world. In 2013 its revenues grew to unprecedented levels with the massive popularity of the (larger) iPhone 6, and the stock has been climbing ever since. So the company might be forgiven for momentarily ignoring the education market. But while Apple wasn’t looking, Google’s Chromebook started invading lots of classrooms. The first mode came out in 2011, and by the end of 2014 it had become the best-selling personal computing device for K-12 classrooms, according to IDC and Futuresource. Schools could buy the computer, plus Google services like Drive, Docs, Calendar, and Hangouts, for about $300. This was music to the ears of school administrators trying to do the most possible with shrinking budgets. That’s the backstory behind Apple’s “Field Trip” event Tuesday, which will take place at a preparatory high school in Chicago. Apple wants to fight its way back into the classroom, where it was … [Read more...] about What To Expect From Apple’s Big Education Event In Chicago On Tuesday
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Loyola-Chicago is just the latest Cinderella team to make a deep run in the tournament — here is how the others fared
The No. 11 Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are the feel-good story of the NCAA Tournament thus far, continuing their Cinderella run all the way to a spot in the Final Four. While low seeds making it this far into the tournament is not unprecedented, it is somewhat rare – just 11 teams seeded No. 8 or lower have made it to the Final Four since expanding to 64 teams. Of the ten teams that came before Loyola-Chicago, just one of them has taken home the national championship. Below you can find every team in NCAA Tournament history that entered March Madness as a No. 8 seed or lower that had made it to a national semifinal. No. 8 Villanova (1985) The earliest team we’re covering on this list is also the most successful – the 1985 Villanova Wildcats. As a No. 8 seed, the Wildcats surpassed every expectation and took down Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown Hoyas 66-64 in the national title game. Villanova would not make it back to the championship until 2016. No. 11 LSU (1986) A year … [Read more...] about Loyola-Chicago is just the latest Cinderella team to make a deep run in the tournament — here is how the others fared
Get to know the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, the sweetest surprise of March Madness so far
It’s safe to say the Loyola Chicago Ramblers flew under the radar for most of this college basketball season. After all, they play in the Missouri Valley Conference and entered this year’s March Madness as an 11th seed. Of course, everyone knows about international sensation Sister Jean by now, but who else is responsible for one of the best Cinderella runs in tournament history? Take a look below. Clayton Custer Class: Redshirt Junior Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas Notable Honours: MVC Larry Bird Player of the Year, Co-winner of the MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award, MVC Most-Improved Team, All-Tournament Team in the South Region One thing to know: Transferred to Loyola after spending his first season with Iowa State. Ben Richardson Class: Senior Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas Honours: South Regional Most Outstanding Player in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, 2018 MVC Defensive Player of the Year, 2018 MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team One thing to know: Richardson is close … [Read more...] about Get to know the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, the sweetest surprise of March Madness so far
What To Expect From Apple’s Education Event In Chicago Tuesday
Apple’s revenues grew to unprecedented levels with the massive popularity of the (larger) iPhone 6 circa 2013. Apple became the most valuable company in the world. The stock climbed. And the fun has, largely, continued on that level. So the company might be forgiven for momentarily ignoring the education market. But while Apple wasn’t looking, Google’s Chromebook was showing up in lots of classrooms. The first Chromebook came out in 2011, and by the end of 2014 it had become the best selling personal computing device for K-12 classrooms, according to IDC and Futuresource. Schools could buy the computer, plus Google services like Drive, Docs, Calendar, and Hangouts, for about $300. This was music to the ears of school administrators trying to do the most possible with shrinking budgets. That’s the backstory behind Apple’s “Field Trip” event Tuesday, which will take place at a preparatory high school in Chicago. Apple wants to fight its way … [Read more...] about What To Expect From Apple’s Education Event In Chicago Tuesday
Chicago’s attempt to impress Amazon backfired after it destroyed a ‘priceless’ graffiti artwork in HQ2 bid clean-up
Amazon on the hunt for its next headquarters and shortlisted cities are putting their best foot forward. Chicago, one of the cities included in the running, launched a massive cleanup effort in anticipation of Amazon’s visit to scope out proposed sites. This has backfired after the city accidentally removed a graffiti done by a renowned artist. The race for HQ2 is on. In anticipation of Amazon’s visit to scope out its proposed sites for HQ2 last week, Chicago ramped up efforts to make the city look presentable. According to the Chicago Tribune, city records showed that there was a massive spike in the removal of graffitis near the proposed sites, in the run-up to Amazon’s visit. “In the month leading up to Amazon’s visit, the city completed 233 requests for graffiti removal in the Fulton Market area. All but eight were handled during the seven-day period ending Wednesday, according to city data. During the same month last year, the city handled only … [Read more...] about Chicago’s attempt to impress Amazon backfired after it destroyed a ‘priceless’ graffiti artwork in HQ2 bid clean-up