Verizon announces partnership with Apple, releases iPhone 4

by | Jan 11, 2011 | News Slider

For years now, AT&T has been the sole service provider for Apple’s coveted PDA, the iPhone. As of 11:06 a.m. EST today, that is no longer the case. In a press conference this morning, Lowell McAdam, Verizon’s President and COO, made an announcement that in February 2011, the iPhone 4 will be available for Verizon customers. “Today we’re partnering with a giant of the industry, and that’s Apple,” McAdam said. “Late in 2010 we started offering the iPad… today we are extremely grateful to announce that the iPhone 4 will be available early next month.” Tim Cook, Apple’s COO, also commented on the new partnership at the press conference. “I am incredibly happy, and I can tell you all [that] Apple is very very excited to bring the iPhone to Verizon’s customers,” Cook said. Apple representative Dan Dee explained how ready Verizon is to launch the iPhone on their network. “We’ve built our business on building the very best network, and now our customers have a choice for the iPhone 4 on the nation’s most reliable network,” Dee said. “We have advanced the capacity [of our network] and built margin into it. We’re ready for this launch.” Dee also announced exactly when customers will be able to order their iPhones. “On Feb. 3 our existing customers will have an opportunity to pre-order, and on Feb. 10, everyone will be able to order online, in stores or in Apple stores,” Dee said. With the recent release of the new and improved iPhone 4, which includes features like FaceTime, HD video and a five-megapixel camera (on the front and back of the...
Lipscomb In Motion!

Lipscomb In Motion!

by | Jan 10, 2011 | News Slider

Welcome back! Lipsomb in Motion has several things going on this week to usher in the new semester. Monday Night BCS Championship Game in Shamblin Tuesday The Gathering – Allen Arena – 10:55 In Swang 108 on Tuesday at 6pm. It is the Freedom Riders Documentary. Wednesday Join us in the Square for SMORES at 11 a.m. Thursday Bisons and Lady Bisons play in Round 1 of the BATTLE OF THE BLVD. at belmont If you dont go to the game you can come by Shamblin for the Friday Help us kick off the new dorm visitations in all the dorms also here is what is going on in campus rec. Campus Recreation GET THE CAMPUS RECREATION SPRING 2011 Event Calender- Visit the Booth in the Student Center (Monday & Tuesday 11:30-1:00) INTRAMRUAL Spring Sports Calender- Click HERE Intramural Registration deadline Friday, Jan 14th for Basketball, Indoor Soccer, and Racquetball Register HERE (each team member must create an account on IM Leagues and register themselves- directions will be in the SAC) WELLNESS FREE Group Fitness: Jan. 10-15 (Sign in at SAC desk & get a Number Card) FREE Spinning 101: Friday, Jan. 14th- 3pm NEW YEAR GROUP FITNESS SPECIAL- Purchase an Unlimited Group Fitness Pass and get 15% off, FREE Wellness Consultation, and FREE enrollment into Fit Points! Purchase Online HERE! OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Cave Trip- January 22nd RecRewards Participate in Intramural Sports, Wellness Services, Outdoor Adventure & workout at the SAC! “Run in such a way that you may win the prize!” 1 Corinthians 9:24 It is a program designed to help you build relationships on campus and develop...
Southeast hit with winter storm, Bison basketball rescheduled for this afternoon

Southeast hit with winter storm, Bison basketball rescheduled for this afternoon

by | Jan 10, 2011 | News Slider

While every elementary, middle and high school in the Nashville area has closed for today (and probably will tomorrow as well), Lipscomb University does not surrender to the white blanket covering the entire southeaster United States. Classes are still scheduled for the entire university, but keep an eye on your email for professors who might cancel individual classes. Because of this wintry weather we’re getting, the basketball game between the Bisons and the Ospreys of the University of North Florida have been moved up to noon today for the men’s game and 2:15 pm for the women’s game. There will be a free BBQ lunch for students and admission to the game is free to everyone. So, whether your classes are cancelled or you’re trekking through the snow to reach that academic building, stop by Allen Arena this afternoon for some Bison basketball, free food and a promised good time. Send us your photos of our campus covered in powdery snow and we’ll post them on Lumination with a credit to you, the photographer! Please upgrade your...

Once I gave into the idea, I fell in love with Peter’s Sushi

by | Jan 2, 2011 | News Slider

My quest for the best sushi in the Nashville area actually was born after a visit to a small spot in the Kroger shopping center on Franklin Road in Brentwood.  It was there that I became a sushi devotee instead of one who refused to indulge.  Peter’s Sushi, among the various restaurants that greet you when you go beyond the Chick-Fil-A, serves high-quality sushi. For many years, I refused to eat sushi. I simply didn’t like it, until I let my guard down at Peter’s.  I have been a customer ever since. Peter’s is open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. and then reopens from 5-10 p.m. The restaurant feels tight when it is busy, but the size of the crowd never affects the quality of service. Don’t be surprised if you see a celebrity dining with you. Many celebrities favor Peter’s, and head shots and autographs of various actors, musicians and other famous people cover the walls as evidence of their being there. The last time I visited Peter’s, I saw country music group Little Big Town. Peter’s makes the most common rolls, and their specialty rolls offer a variety of seafood and sauces. The California roll contains only crab so it is a safe choice if you don’t want to be adventurous. The basic composition of avocado and crab meat has a very distinct, but mild taste. The price for basic rolls vary yet are reasonable. To accompany your sushi, the regular wasabi and soy sauce are good, but I typically use spicy mayo. Also, Peter’s serves the best eel sauce, and I recommend that you try a roll or two in that sauce. Considering...

Opinion: Looking at a digital nation’s pluses and minuses

by | Jan 2, 2011 | News Slider

As we are becoming a digital nation, there is much speculation over whether this will help or harm us. “Frontline” examined this topic on television, and it is something that ought to make us all think. Over the past few decades there has been a tremendous rise in digital involvement. Americans are constantly connected in some way. Whenever we can’t find an answer, we whip out our smart phones and google the answer. In fact, “google” is now an official word of our vocabulary. It can be used either in upper or lower case, as in “google” or “Google.” The Webster’s dictionary defines google by saying it is “a verb meaning: using the Google search engine to obtain information on the world wide web.” How did anyone ever function without such readily available materials the Internet provides? The downfall to having everything here and now is that we always expect it that way. People are becoming more impatient. Their attention spans are short lived. Children are relying on online games and media to hold their attention as opposed to playing outside or reading a book. Inside the classroom students expect learning to be game-oriented as opposed to a more traditional lecture style. Studies have shown that our quality of learning has decreased. College students are finding it harder and harder to succeed in a literature classes. When surfing the web, the brain is utilizing several parts and functioning at a fast rate. Therefore, when someone is constantly surfing the web they aren’t exercising their brain as they would when focusing on a single topic or reading a book. So as college students are assigned reading in...