Month: March 2019

BY: Ambria Davis The flathead and Phillips head are used as tool to help construct products and projects whenever it is needed. The screwdriver or a ‘turnscrew’ was first mentioned in the 1500’s in Germany, yet it became popular in the 1700’s in England. It is described as a “refined tool” with a pear-shaped handle, shaft and head. Soon, screws began to replace nails due to companies manufacturing products. Its function is to tighten and release bolts and screws. There are several types of screwdrivers, however, only two screwdrivers will be distinguished today: flathead and Phillips head. The flathead screwdriver was invented in Europe and is also called a heavy-duty screwdriver. This screwdriver has a single blade and was built to replace nails and hammers. However, thi...

BY: Ambria Davis Bottled water brands taste different for many people because of how they are filtered and/or purified. Why do different bottled water brands taste completely different from each other? The different taste or flavor comes from where the water comes from. This determines the mineral or chalky taste that some have as the water passes through the different layers of limestone deep underground. To include, many bottled water brand companies will add other minerals to enhance the taste, yet this does or does not mean it will taste good. The most bought water bottle brands are Aquafina, Dasani, Nestle Waters, Glaceau Smart Water, Poland Spring, and many more. On one hand, the best tasting bottled water brands are Fiji, Voss, Glaceau Smart Water, Dasani, and Aquafina...

BY: Ambria Davis To start off, I was not doing so well in school and I was doing everything possible to pass certain classes. As a result, this brought my mental health down. To combat that, I painted, took photographs, went to the gym, hung out with friends and had a job. No matter how many times I socialized; I was still lonely. I had a ton of support from my family and friends, but I had lost my encouragement. I was stuck in a depression like state which I began to realize was not helping my mental state. By the time finals rolled around, I was stressed. Usually when people get stressed, they eat a ton of sweets or food. That’s not my case, I pity shop for myself, which means that I shop when I’m stressed. This made me feel better on the inside. I was talking to my mom and I ...