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After a thorough and in depth examination of chapter 3, I found many points pertaining to computer software and its various applications not only entertaining, but potentially useful. Perhaps among all of the softwares, however, there is one whose contributions to the computer world that simply can not be ignored. Of course I am talking about Paint/Image Editing Software. Ever since my childhood, I have mad use of basic image editing software, such as "Paint", which allowed me to create images of my own design with the use of simple tools such as a paintbrush, spray-paint can, and everyone's favorite- the paint bucket! Although I was already spending hours of fun on the Paint program, as Chapter 3 points out, there is more than just one use for image editing software! With today's technology, we can upload digital photos or videos onto our computer, and actually edit them using personal application software! From removing red-eye, to creating light saber battles, the world of image and photo editing software is fast and coming- I just can't wait to see what they think of next! Whoohoo!

Last class was almost life changing. I acquired a number of invaluable skills (not to mention my already amazing bow-staff skills) that will undoubtedly assist me in all of my life goals. For example, I now have mastered the "column" function on Microsoft word, so now I can have not only one row of text, but two...very sneaky. I now have the ability to fool my audiences into thinking they are reading twice the amount of information than they actually are! Ultimately I continue to be thoroughly satisfied with this class, and eagerly await the day that my new founded knowledge will bring me one step closer to world domination.

For this week's "the more you know" in Matt Rousseau's life, I want to share with you what has been an ongoing debate in my intellectual sphere of influence. Where ever I go, I try and pose the following inquiry to those whom I might encounter on my travels- hoping to shed some light on this conundrum. In your honest opinion, who would win in a fight- a giant panda, or a koala bear? Now, don't be deceived by the seemingly simplistic appearance of this question. One must carefully weigh the outcome of this conflict with serious consideration for the various advantages of each animal, and the environment in which they will compete. The panda, who is almost 4 times the Koala's size could easily use its weight to muscle his opponent into submission, and then utilize the alarming biting power of its jaws (normally used to feed upon the immense bamboo shoots of China's eastern highlands) to rip the Koala to shreds. The Kola, on the other hand, has its own bag of tricks in store for its lumbering rival. The Koala, although usually depicted as a docile and slow-moving marsupial in actuality is the world's 3rd fastest land mammal. It can use this to its advantage by incorporating an element of surprise that would render the oft times easily startled panda defenseless for an initial strike. On the offensive, the Koala is armed with deadly 7" claws, filed to a deadly point from a life of tree climbing and mango gathering. The outcome, as one may see, would be incredibly brutal- regardless which side emerged victorious. It is, however, my professional opinion that the Koala would disembowel the panda. Any thoughts?