Oh boy, If I thought Chapter's 1-3 were good- I would have to say that chapter 4 was absolutely scrumtrulescent! With so many exciting topics to talk about, it is hard to focus on just one for this blog entry- but if I had to pick, I'd have to settle for the wonderful world of output devices. One out put device in particular I found to be incredibly useful, and is an innovation that has changed the world of document production forever. Of course, I am talking about printers. These state-of-the-art printing presses are hardwired to your computer and are able to take text and graphical information and reproduce them on "physical medium" (paper) right before your eyes! The most common types of printing devices are "non-impact" printers, being divided into two subclasses: ink jet printers and laser printers. Ink jet printers are relatively inexpensive and operate by spraying small amounts of ink onto a page to produce high quality text and graphical images in both black and white and color. Laser printers are a higher-end output device that use ink combined with toner in direct contact with a laser, which electrifies the solutions, transfering it to the paper using heat and pressure. Thanks to this device, I can now stop meticulously hand-writing all of my papers in exact text-like format and allow my Cannon 360 to give me pristine, flawless documents in a matter of seconds. No more hand cramps for me!
Last week, I discussed the potential outcome of a violent encounter between a giant panda and a koala bear. Although the discussion was meant purely for educational purposes, it has come to my attention that some of my readers may feel that I have a disrespect for the animal kingdom- and more specifically- that I must consequently engage in the ill treatment of animals on my personal time. I want to take this opportunity to assure those concerned that I have nothing but the greatest love and respect for our little furry friends, and as often as I am able, display my benevolence towards them. I mean, there is the occasional moment where one might be slightly tempted to speed up instinctively when a daring squirrel is making a dash across the perilous highway. But this is all in good fun, just giving the squirrel a run for his money- I mean, we can't let these little guys go J-walking all around our cities, can we? This scenario runs along the same lines as when you might come across a cat caressing itself on a banister of a very tall stairwell. There is a solitary instant where even the most rational of persons would consider giving that cat a good kick, just to see if it would land on its feet. So, am I a proponent of animal cruelty who should be chastised and locked away in a treatment center somewhere? No- but I do feel that when fluffy decides to have a drink from the old U-bend, there might not be a better time to remember to put the seat down - hard.
As far as new skills acquired, I'll have to say that that Inspiration program we worked with was like nothing else I'd ever seen. I remember since the 3rd grade and "Writes Upon Request" came out, I was always inclined to make a good outline first, and Inspiration delivers just that- but with some extra funk. Thank you for this amazing skill! Amen.
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I would just like to say, that I think your sense of humor is great. And the fact that you seem so enthusiastic when writting. Your blog seems to be the most entertaining one I have come across thus far!
Yea i hit my first squirrel the other day and i always thought before that whatever theres a million of them I would not care at all but when I saw the little guy all flattened ( i drove by him a little later in the day) I almost felt a little bad, I just thought how would I like it one day running across the street and then BAM dead.. so next time Ill think about slowing down
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