University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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JUNE 24 l iPhohe Craze Apple released the latest smartphone, the iPhone 4. It was received by overwhelming excitement from Apple users in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan. Days before the release people camped out in front of Apple stores to get their hands on the revolutionary device as fast as they could. According to AT81T, the demand was 10 times what it was for the iPhone 3. In preparation for the phone's release the phone provider took over 600,000 preorders. Notable changes to the smartphone included the addition of a frontal camera, the ttFacetime software, which allowed users to Video chat on their phones with fellow iPhone users, a new square shape and a S-megapixel camera that could record video in high-def'inition. JUNE 18 I Money Makers Disney became the first studio to have two films gross over $1 billion each in a year with its two box office hits, Toy Story 3 and trAlice in Wonderland? The two movies were the fifth and sixth highest grossing films of all time. To date, HAlice in Wonderland' was the highest grossing film for director Tim Burton and Toy Story 3,, was the highest grossing film of all time for Pixar Studios. Toy Story 3 was also the first film to be released in 7.1 surround sound. Photo couttesy MC AUG. 4 l Victory Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that California's Proposition 8 violated the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment, thus making it unconstitutional, Proposition 8 was a 2008 ballot initiative that amended the California State Constitution to prohibit the recognition of same-sex marriages performed on or after Nov. 5, 2008. The case of Perry V. Schwarzenegger Challenged this ruling. Kristin Perry launched the lawsuit against Governor Schwarzenegger and the other state officials who passed it. 'oto courtesy MCT During highly-publicized broadcast, LeBron James, former Cleveland Cavaliers small forward, announced that he would join the Miami Heat. James made the announcement live on ESPN and donated the proceeds from advertisements and sponsors to the Boys and Girls Club. Cleveland Cavaliers fans burned jerseys and denounced James' decision. JU'rY 1 l Pardon the Dust One year after making it into the top 50, the University of Miami was ranked at No. 47 on the US, News and World Report 201 1 list of ttArnericaJs Best Colleges? beating out the University of Florida and Fiorida State University and making it the top university in Florida Between 2001 and 201 1, the University of Miami climbed 20 spots, even though it was one of the younger institutions on the list, and managed to remain a Tier 1 university. This time period coincides with the Presidency of Donna Shalala. The magazine also rated UM No. 48 on the KtGreat Schools, Great Prices' list. Photo Ayurt Collapsed roof of the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile left 33 miners trapped underground. After a failed escape through a ventilation shaft, the miners settled into the refuge area, where some estimate they could survive for up to three months. Weeks later, rescue crews were able to send a probe down a small shaft and the miners quickly wrote a note. All 33 miners were safely rescued Oct. 13. v1 The government granted federal funding for hurricane resistant windows on the second floor of the University Center. The project was divided into two phases beginning with student organization and administrative offices in phase one and meeting rooms in phase two. Along with new windows, the rooms received new flooring, new ceiling tiles and fresh paint to AUG. 10 1 Deelaration Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, declared the H1N1 pandemic to be over, while noting that the pandemic could have been much worse. The virus killed more than 18,000 people, approximately 4 percent of the 250,000 to 500,000 annual flu-reiated deaths. The virus began in April 2009 in Veracruz, Mexico, and was informally known as stine flu? Photo courtesy MCT - VNOTABLE DEATHS Rue McCIanahan June 3 Actress best known for her Emmy winning role as Blanche Deveraux on The Golden Girls Ngktt George Steinbrenner July 13 Owner of the New York Yankees for 37 years, the longest in the team's history, who increased their worth from $10 million to $1.2 billion Ivy Bean July 28 Oldest living person on a social media website, the 104-year-old English woman had over 56,000 twitter followers and 4,962 facebook friends Summer Current Events 011

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, Photo courtesy MOT w . , As spring turned to summer, crude oil continued to gush from the ocean's Hoor in the Gulf of Mexico. The April 20 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion that killed 11 people and injured 17 more became an ordeal that lasted five months. 011 began washing up on the beaches of Gulf Islands National Seashore on June 1. By June 4, the oil spill affected 125 miles of Louisiana's coast. Oil washed up along Mississippi and Alabama barrier islands and was found on a Florida barrier island at Pensacola Beach. On June 9, oil sludge began entering the Intracoastal Waterway through Perdido Pass despite efforts to blockade it. The most damaging effects of the oil spill were on the fishing industries of the Gulf Coast and to the local wildlife. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tNOAPQ closed commercial and recreational fishing in affected federal waters between the mouth of the Mississippi LIFESTYLES River and Pensacola Bay. The initial Closure covered 5,814 square miles, and by June 21 NCAA had increased the amount of Closed area more than a dozen times. By that date the closed area was 86,985 square miles and extended along the coast from Louisiana to Panama City, Florida As a result of the closure, the federal government declared a fisheries disaster for the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The financial cost to the industry was estimated at $2.5 billion. After releasing about 4.9 million barrels, or approximately 185 million gallons, of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, the leak was capped on july 15 and cleanup began, The gushing well was officially drained and sealed on Sept. 19, as cleanup and recovery continued. BP was named by the government as the responsible party. The spill was the fifth largest in the world and the second largest in the United States, as of September 2010. By Tory Gilliam South Africa beat out bids from Egypt and Morocco to host the 19th FIFA World Cup, becoming the first African nation to host the finals in the history of the event. Thirty-two teams were selected to participate, following the results of the worldwide qualification tournament After almost Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the newest attraction at Universal Studios' Islands Of Adventure, opens to the public after two and a half years of construction. Officially announced in May 2007, the themed area features a recreation of the Hogwarts Castle, two roller coasters and a re-creation of Hogsmeade, complete with Butter Beer. The opening ceremony featured all of the major stars of the movies including Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint as well as the novels' author, JK. Rowling. Photo courtesy MCT a month of competition, Spain was crowned the best soccer team in the wor1d with a 1-0 defeat of the N etherlands. During the World Cup, nothing was more notorious than the vuvuzela, a long horn blown by fans throughout the matches, whose sound resembles a buzzing honk.

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a BAHAMAS The real world! might be big and scary, but I am prepared to w, i really succeed in it after this summer's experiences, Kim said.Junior Maria Hi: Kim enjoys a scuba dive while researching marine life in the waters of Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas. Photo courtesy Maria Kim Mt r V if r NEWYORK CITY Seniors Matt Fuhrmah and Ashley Mihelli hang out in front of the Late Show WW7 David Letterman before heading inside. The two spent the summer as production interns on the show. Photo courtesy Matt Furman LIFESTYLES A out W A w From the cool waters of the Baharnas to the bright lights of New York City, opportunities are endless Matt Fuhrrnan, senior, was attracted to the bright lights and seemingly endless opportunities of New York, while Maria Kim, junior: found her complete package in Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas. Fuhrman, a Broadcast journalism and Theatre Arts major, spent his summer as an intern on the Late Show with David Letterman. H1 got to work with people who get paid to do my dream job, and the experience was great, it really reaffirmed that this is what I want to do with my life Fuhrman said. Fuhrrnan said being in a new city without his friends and family was the hardest part. His most memorable experience was during the shows jayaZ and Eminem concert, UjayaZ had me sing along with him to Empire State of Mind during a commercial break. That was awesomefl Fuhrrnan said. Kim, who is majoring in marine biology, seized the opportunity to spend her summer as a marine science intern at the Perry Institute for Marine Science in Lee Stocking Island. Researchers and scientists from all over the country base their research off Lee Stocking Island because of the many geographic features found there such as blue holes, mangroves and coral reefs? Kim said. For Kim, adjusting to the island was hard. Hlt was different compared to city life in Miami. . ,There were no stores, no restaurants, no bars. But there were lots of beautiful beaches, hiking trails all around the island, and amazing places to dive and snorkel, Kim said. Kim did have access to the Internet, which helped her communicate with her loved ones. She also had access to a television set, which kept her from missing important moments. ltThere was only one television set on the island but I had cable TV which was awesome during the World Cup! Kim said. For many students, like Fuhrman and Kim, a summer internship reinforces their love for their future career and allows them to Visit a place they have never been able to see. HJust one summer at Lee Stocking Island showed me how great it is to also get away from the hustle and bustle... and that there is so much out there waiting to be discovered, Kim said. t'The lineal world' might be big and scary, but I am prepared to really succeed in it after this summer's experiences. By Kylie Banks