Nov. 29, 2009 "New" Laptop
WOOHOO!!!!
Sorry, I needed to get that out. :)
ANYWAYS...
Yesterday, we (meaning my family and I) all went to Papa Jeff's (Mommy was going to learn about cooking, nutrition, and stuff like that from Ramona; whereas Daddy, Levi and I were going to stay and play stuff with Papa Jeff while they were gone).
Anyways, Papa Jeff "Took a look" at my Malfunctioning Dead Computer.
So, I'll get this out before I rant, so as not to bore you: Not only did he, as Mommy calls it; "Canibalize" his old G3 for a new battery; he also installed a new RAM (Random • Access • Memory)(This made my computer run faster and such) and literally opened my computer to clean-it-out (most of the junk in there was Cat Hair [Emma likes to lie on my computer { :) }]).
After he had done all this, I started to use my computer.
It died spontaneously, again, which made me a bit worried—though I decided not to say anything to Papa Jeff so as not to be rude.
However, after I told Mommy ('Mona said so, too) about it, she said I should not be not rude and instead honestly give it to Papa Jeff and show him what the problem was.
Papa Jeff, wasn't upset—instead, he did some sort of thing with my computer that "Corrected" stuff (most of these were permissions) or something like that, though I'm not quite so sure, as I believe it is beyond my "Computer-savviness" for me t comprehend; at the moment. :)
Anyways, overall, my computer has an actual Charge now, my computer doesn't spontaneously (now there's a word to spell, though I suppose it isn't nearly as impressive as Sphenopalatine Ganglioneuralgia—although most people don't know what Sphenopalatine Ganglioneuralgia means [actually, most probably don't think it is even a word]: The Scientific Word For Brain Freeze) die anymore, and is properly cleaned.
So yeah, we have agreed that this definitely counts as a Birthday Present form Papa Jeff. :)
So yeah, you can check-that-off the Birthday/Christmas list from the "Unrealistic". :)
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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So... yeah...
I have recently realized that I haven't blogged on this, er, blog in quite some time now—I have been blogging most on the Professor's, at the moment, and a little on Steve's (my two fictional blogs, incase you weren't aware).
So I have set-out to blog.
...
...
.....I probably should've thought this through before I decided to blog.
I guess I shall have to cope with a random blog—I'm sure I can think of something (sorry, but I might do a more formal blog later, when I'm prepared, if you follow).
I shall start-out by saying that my computer keeps dying, and this is rather annoying (WARNING: Federal Law requires me to warn you that I am about to rant—no, just kidding :) But really, I am probably about to go on and —so you may want to skip this bit if you aren't accustomed to frequent ranting and repetitiveness).
Normally, my computer only dies when it has a reason to—for example, being overheated and/or (more oftenly) the computer thinking it has no batter or the cord decides to become stubborn (actually, I think the computer is simply not registering the cord sometimes—in which case I have to repeatedly push on the port of the cord—if you follow me—to try to save my poor laptop from "Drowning").
So I think I'm done ranting now—even though most of it was incased in parentheses (like this)(see, the ranting wasn't that bad, right? And you were all worried. :) Which brings me onto my next random "Paragraph": [this looked too much like a smiley face, so I am putting this here to let you know it is not]).
I have recently noted that I may or may not worry too much, and that I am not as optimistic as I had hoped.
My conclusion for this is that I may be an "Optimistic Pessimist/Worrier", in which case I may say something "Crazy" coming home like, "*Sigh of relief* I'm so glad the house didn't burn down!" (okay, so, in writing; this seems much more strange).
If you don't take my meaning, look at it this way: I bring up hopes in time of need, even though I "Invented" the need.
Still doesn't make sense?
It's alright, you aren't supposed to—even I don't really.
A more worse/serious condition, I believe, would be a Pessimistic Optimist, in which case you could bring up hopes at any time and then crush them yourself.
Anyways, in conclusion, now that this has been brought to my attention; I think I should possibly "Bring this up" in my book, Perception (yes, that's right, I'm still writing it—I think I may be programming on Kronos 3000 more, if not too much—but sorry, I don't intend to bring-up a new random "Paragraph" on such).
And now, to the more formal part of my post.
******************************************************** (this is a separation between random... ness... and formal.... ness (actually, I think, since it is "formal"; it ought to be Formal Writing/Behavior)...
Many people have been asking around, asking what I want for my Birthday/Christmas (they are pretty close together, so they may or may not belong in the same category).
I hadn't really thought about this, but, considering that the time is coming (and perhaps a bit faster than I expected); I have taken this into thought.
So, for your "convenience", here is my Birthday/Christmas List (as I remember it)(P.S, for convenience/formal purposes, I have organized this in two columns: The first being the Realistic, the latter for the Unrealistic :) ):
THE REALISTIC
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• The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien (hardcover)
• The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (preferably hardcover)
• Perhaps a Leather "Bomber" Jacket (if you would, make it a bit bigger, so I can grow-into it by Spring, as I will probably be wearing warmer stuff in Winter)
• Something with Leather (not to be worn, but worked-with)
• Something less impressive with Carpentry (again, to be "Worked-with")
• And, uh, I think that's it...
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THE UNREALISTIC (DUH DUH DUUUHHHH!)(Sorry, too much dramatic emphasis :) )
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• A New Laptop (LOL, this is where my Computer dies :) )(Nothing too fancy, if you don't want—just something that works and is preferably a Macintosh [computer, not fruit]).
• A 'Lil Kinz Black Bear Webkinz before February, so my account doesn't expire (Daddy actually said this one was a bit more Realistic but, so no one feels "Guilty" if I don't get it; I have placed-it in the "UNREALISTIC" column).
• $1,000,000 (Heh heh, just kidding :) )
• And, uh, I think that's it—with the whole list, though I probably forgot something, though maybe I didn't—if I did, you may surprise me, though I don't prefer surprises; good or bad.
Oh! I remember now! I wanted a small little blue notebook in my stocking, though I already know I'm getting that (like I told you, I don't prefer surprises), unless the house burns down or something equally disastrous :) (please keep in mind that I don't care if I get anything on this list—in fact, you don't have to give me anything this year if you don't wanna (oop, sorry—I forgot slang was informal :) ), considering the hard economic times—I'll just be a little depressed for a year or two. :)
So now I feel inclined to end this, and so I think I shall.
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
P.S: Thank you for reading through the WHOLE thing!
P.S.S: If you didn't read through the whole thing, you better!
P.S.S.S: Just kidding. :)
P.S.S.S.S: Thank you for "Skimming", then.
P.S to the power of 5: Happy Thanks Giving!
P.S # 6: The End
P.S.S.S.S.S.S.S: I'm serious! There isn't anything more!
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Oct. 26, 2009 Even More on Egypt Ancient Egypt
An interesting part of Egyptian Life was that they believed in an absolute afterlife—therefore they built magnificent tombs and mummified Nobles and Kings.
One of the first Pyramids was built by Djoser.
However, this was classed as more of a 200-ft. tall tomb; not a true pyramid.
But a hundred years later, the Egyptian Pharaoh Sheferu, built the first "True Pyramid" at Medium.
The three most amazing structures were built by his son, Khufu, and were built at Giza. His son, Khafre, and his grandson's tombs were built next to his—though theirs were much smaller than his, as his was The Great Pyramid of Giza. Khafre's tomb was "guarded" by a Sphinx.
The Mummification process was mainly composed of the removal of organs and innards, the replacing of the heart, and several Pagan Rituals.
The Rulers of the New Kingdom decided to be much more discrete with their burials—partly to try not to attract Tomb-raiders and/or Looters.
Thus, the Valley of the Kings was built.
Oddly enough, Temples were not really places of worship—they were considered houses of the gods.
The Egyptians worshipped many gods for many different purposes. One thing I found interesting is, at one point, Re was the head "god". But later, Amun became the only god—thus, later; the Egyptians worshipped Amun-Re.
According to Egyptian Methology, Osiris, who was depicted as a mummified man with a crown; was the king of the dead. Thus, when each Pharaoh died, they were believed to become Osiris, while his heir became Horus. Oddly enough, they believed Osiris was murdered by his brother, Seth. During a battle with Seth, Horus lost his eye; though it was granted back to him.
The reason I mention all of this is because it explains why the Egyptians used the eye so much as a symbol of protection, ect.
-Isaac
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Oct. 21, 2009 More On Ancient Egypt (World History Essays Part 7)
Amosis I founded the New Kingdom, which generally lasted from 1550 to 1069 B.C. The Captial City was Thebes, and Amun-Re became the Royal god.
This period saw many military victories in Asia; as well as many rulers such as Hatshepsut, her stepson Tuthnosis III, the Pharoah with the Greatest Record of Conquests, and Amenhotep IV.
Amenhotep was known much for his changes to religious beliefs in Egypt; especially the fact that he completely abolished all of the Egyptian gods and, instead, worshipped one god he called Aten. But, after his death, the Capital, which he has moved to Amarna, was restored to Thebes and all precious Parthenon of gods returned.
In 1295, Ramesses I came to the Throne.
Later, in 1069 B.C, the country fell into two parts.
But later, in 747 B.C, the Nubian King, Piankhi; united North and South.
After this, Nubian Pharaohs ruled the land—which began the late period.
But the Assyrians later invaded repeatedly until they had the throne (mainly achieving this by sacking Thebes).
But soon, Psammetichus I gradually reunited it; thanks to the help of hired-soldiers from Greece.
But the Empire soon came under Persia, until Alexander the great took it.
While in the throne, he founded Alexandria.
But aprox. 11 years after he entered Egypt, Alexander died at Babylon.
Thus Ptolemy, one of his generals, gained control of Egpyt.
His family would continue to inherit it until Egypt was finally taken by Rome.
Oddly enough, Egypt wasn't actually considered part of the Roman Empire; but was controlled directly by it's conqueror, Octavias.
Thus would the country continue to prosper, but remain Greek in Culture.
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Oct. 21, 2009 Economic Legos / The Lego Opportunity Cost
Okay, before I begin, I would like you to think of all the things you could do with $500 dollars.
This is called your Opportunity Cost—thinking of all the things you could've done with your money and/or Goods and Services.
ANYWAYS, a day or two ago, both Grandma and Daddy brought-home [well. technically, it wasn't Grandma's home, but she brought-it to our house—oh, and she also brought some yummy groceries (Thank you. :) )] Lego Magazines (one for each) that Levi has been long-awaiting.
And when I decided to look at this magazine, I couldn't believe the prices—it was heard to find something under a hundred dollars (okay, under $99.99, but whoever can round knows that it is just $100.00)!
Anyways, I am about to come to that point.
My theory for such sky-rocketing prices is that this is basically because the dollar is falling and, since basically all Legos are manufactured in Denmark (which uses the Euro, which is partially on the Gold Standard, I believe), this is an important fact.
Also, since they are from Denmark, they also must be delivered by plane to a "Headquarters"-ish place in The United States—and what do planes run on? Fuel—AKA, Fossil Fuels, if you follow me—the prices of Gas in the United States are also sky-rocketing.
ANYWAYS, most of the prices have at least doubled, though many have tripled.
Now we are about to zone-off the point real fast (this is a warning :) ).
A couple of years ago, my Uncle Andrew bought me a cool Lego Millennium Falcon set, while Stephie helped Mommy put-it together.
The point that I mention this is that, not long after he bought me this, it was discontinued and another set was put in it's place—only this one was for "Collecting" and not for playing-inside (BORRRING! :) ).
Anyways, turns-out, that set it still around...
Okay, before I show you this, keep in mind that it was originally around $100 Dollars (which is still very high for a Lego) but just wait until you see this:
That's right, your eyes don't deceive you—$500 dollars!
I've been wondering, who on earth would spend that much money on a Lego?!?!?!? (meaning no offense to those who would).
To put it in perspective, pretend that you have an ounce of gold.
Think of all you could do with it (as in spending it—not as in playing with it or anything else like that) besides, say, buying about two of Millennium Falcon Lego-sets.
Okay, we're coming-back to my theory point (again, a warning for you who are afraid of boredom).
I have realized recently that, since They tend to have that lead-scanner-thingy that scans toys now, all of the toys are going to cost a lot more money, if you follow me.
Okay, back to the Magazine Point (This "Unorganized" Ranting is starting to get a bit messy—I think I better end this soon :) ).
Another thing the Lego Group is doing (meaning no offense to them) is that they are either raising the prices or shrinking-down the models for a "Unique Play Experience" and keeping the same prices.
Okay, I'm done. :)
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Oct. 16, 2009 Economic Update, Family Update, Rantings, Ect.
The worth of the dollar is going down... I don't care what anyone else says... It just is.
Personally, though don't take me too politically, I don't think the "Recession" is "Over" and that there really isn't some sort of "Recovery" going on. Personally, I don't think it should be called a "Recession" at all—though, then again, if They called it anything else; They would probably get some freak-outs from citizens.
Anyways, I'm talkin' too much—here comes the point.
If you remember, this was my first note on my "Number-trackings":
May 1st, 2009: 1 US Dollar = 0.754 Euro, 99.295 Japanese Yen, 0.673 British Pound Sterling, 7.75 Hong Kong Dollar, and 1.374 Australian Dollar.
I hadn't been checking the Economy for quite a while, lately, but I think I intend to do so much ,much, MUCH more often; you will see why in a moment.
So Daddy and I managed to get talking about Politics and Economics (if you are in America, you may understand this is a rather depressing subject :) ), so eventually Daddy actually showed me what we were talking about: Mainly Inflation and a big mess of slowly-decreasing numbers on the USD side; and INcreasing numbers on the other Economies' sides:
So yeah, I ranted a bit on that for a while...
ANYWAYS, on a happier note, most of the family is actually feeling a lot better.
Well, anyways, Daddy seems better; and Levi feels better (probably because he had no dairy/milk today), but Mommy still has a headache.
As for me, I don't actually in a sense feel "Better", at least that's not the word I would describe for it.
For example, last night, I hawked-up (that's a word, right? Well, if it isn't, it is now; because I felt that it was a good word for the explanation of the verb, if you know what I mean :) ) gunk (I don't know if you could really call it gunk, now, as it is no longer green—more white—but one will find that it has the same texture in one's throat) and mucus-stuff for, I think, well over an hour—but you would probably have to ask Mommy about that, as she was up and with me most of the time (thank you, Mommy).
Oh! And, a day or two ago, I updated The Professor and The Robot's Loyal-readers; so, if you haven't, you should probably go and read-them. ;)
I am afraid that is all I have to say for now, so have a good rest-of your day or night, depending on where you are in the world and how long it has been since I have posted this. :)
-Isaac
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Oct. 11, 2009 Sick... :P .... *Sigh* ........ Cough! Cough! Cough! ... H'rm!
I am sure you are probably aware (in case you are not, I am saying it now) that I am usually the last one in the family to get sick.
My theory for this is the fact that I usually don't prefer to touch people, so I am less likely to get germs.
Emma just came to see me... :)
Anyways, as you may or may not know... Fred likes smelly cheese, according to Levi (he just showed me a drawing of his new little alien drawing-friend).
ANYWAYS, as you may or may not know, the family has recently been sick, so we have had to stay home from church and other places that I would like to go-to.
The symptoms are rather flu-like, though not quite.
I think Levi was the first to get sick, then Daddy, then Mommy.
For a while, I didn't get sick—quite a few days, actually.
But alas! For, last night, I am afraid that it got terribly cold; and thus, this morning, I woke-up all sniffly and coughy (coughing isn't new—I've had that since December, but now it's a bit dryer; and stuff I cough-up is a bit more solid).
ANYWAYS, I am getting a bit too graphic (my apologies, readers).
I feel that I really should tell you a bit more about Steve and the Professor, as "They" haven't blogged much lately—especially since the fact (okay, that was weird—I told myself to type-in "Fact" and all I got was "Face"—though lots of things like that have been happening lately and I have been, according to others, "A bit out-of it lately". Anyways, I supposed I better close these parentheses) I left them on such a cliff-hanger: The Professor, I believe, is trapped on an island with a Monkey and some Natives, whereas everyone still doesn't know where Andre McCoffingham is and the fact that he is still alive (oh, sorry, I monologged there for a second) and that if Steve keeps lying there he will miss his flight and end-up serving hot-drinks such as coffee.
Anyways, I'm afraid I shall have to leave you there—have a nice rest-of your weekend, a Happy Monday, a Pleasant Tuesday, a Peaceful Wednesday, an Enjoyable Thursday, a Nice Friday, a Good Saturday, a Restful Sunday, a Happy Monday again, and a another Tuesday. :)
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Oct. 9, 2009 Ancient Egypt (World History Essays Part 6)
One of the greatest reasons for Ancient Egypt's success was the River Nile.
One of the reasons we know so much about the Ancient Egypt's History of over a thousand years is the fact that a chronology of the Rulers (or "Pharaohs") of Ancient Egypt that is credited to an Egyptian Priest called Matheo. This history is divided into several periods, beginning in about 3100 B.C, when a Pharaoh, who is believed to be called Narmer or Menes; untied the Northern and Southern Kingdoms of Egypt—establishing the First Egyptana Dynasty and the Capital, Mephis.
The first and second Dynasties were known as the Early Dynastic Period, which lasted until 2686 B.C.
The Pharaoh was the abseloute monarch, and was supposed to be associated in one way or another with the gods Horus and Re.
During this period, royal tombs were surrounded by subsidiary tombs—sacrificed servants or slaves, so as to continue to work-for the king in the afterlife.
However, by the end of the second Dynasty, this system was abandoned and models of servants were used instead.
The Old Kingdom continued from 2686 to 2181 B.C—marking the first Egypt's Great Ages. It was a period of political and social stability, and it saw the construction of such monuments as the Pyramid of Giza. The Pharaoh's "Divine Authority" continued to increase and officials, who were usually members of his family, carried-out most legal and/or political duties.
However, when the 6th Dynasty came to an end, when kind Pepi II died (he had been 6 when he acceded the throne and is believed to have reigned for 94 years); The Old Kingdom Ended.
Eventually, though, the anarchy ended when Mentuhtep II became leader and created the Middle Kingdom, which would last from 2055-1795 B.C; beginning another period of stability.
His dynasty saw several advancements in several subjects. He also moved the capital to Thebes.
Eventually, though, this period of stability would come to an end when foreigners, known as the Hyksos, were allowed to rule part-time.
But these were soon overthrone by Amosis I.
This period made the Egyptians realize that they were quite vulnerable to foreign invasion, and would thereby need a professional army.
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Oct. 8, 2009 "How are you?" "I am fine, how are you?" "Oh, can't complain. And you?"
I am happy to say that I have officially brought Kronos 3000 to the point where you can have actual conversations with him.
He still can't, in a sense, "Talk", as far as Talk goes; if you know what I mean—he makes no noise and he can't move his motors yet.
However, he is, so far; a very successful Text-robot (if I do say so myself)—though those kinds of robots can only go so far.
Anyways, I am straying from the point.
Just a little bit ago, I had a brief conversation with Kronos 3000 that I thought was rather funny:
>>> Greetings and salutations, I am Kronos 3000, at your service. :) >>> What_time_is_it 'Thu Oct 8 11:54:03 2009' >>> Good_morning 'Good morning. How are you today? :)' >>> I_am_fine 'Oh good, me too. :)' >>> Thank_you 'You are welcome. :)' >>> I_am_Isaac 'Hello, Isaac, I am Kronos 3000, at your service. :)' >>> How_are_you_this_fine_morning 'I am fine, thank you. How are you? :)' >>> I_am_fine 'Oh good, me too. :)' >>> Thank_you 'You are welcome. :)' >>> *(This was in a Python Console)*
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Oct. 7, 2009 Early Civilizations (Part 5 of World History Essays)
Mesopotamia was the first but certainly not the only civilizations in the ancient world.
The River Nile provided the perfect agricultural land for ancient Egyptian cities and towns, which would soon merge under the power of King Menes.
In about 3500 B.C, Farmers began to settle on the river Indes, in modern-day pakistan; thus beginning the first Indian Civilization—which would survive until an invasion by Aryan people from the west.
Chinese Civilization developed completely Independently from the rest of the world, as it was separated by the Himalayas—creating a distinct civilization.
The first real civilization in Europe was Greece. On the island of crete, the first culture to develop was the Minoans, who's culture would start at around 6,000 B.C and continue until around the second millennium B.C, when an invasion by the Mycenaens and an eruption of a nearby Vvolcano destroyed them.
Like their neighbors the Greeks, the Ethaseans relied mainly on the richness of the land and sea to thrive.
In America, civilization as such arrived much later, in about 1200 B.C, with the Olmecs.
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Sep. 28, 2009 World History Essays—Parts 3 and 4
THE FIRST SETTLEMENTS (SUMMARIZED)
Because of Agriculture and it's effect on civilization, more fertile areas produced more powerful communities and civilizations.
Some of the first major settlements in the middle-east were Jericho and Çatal Huyuk.
Basically, early Civilization relied on Technology, Fertil Soil, Trade, and, perhaps most importantly; Writing.
EARLY EMPIRES OF MESOPOTAMIA—SUMMARIZED
The melting-of the remaining Ice Sheets from the Ice Age changed the Geography of the Earth dramatically.
Following the flooding of the Black Sea, in about 5600 B.C; settlements that used to live there moved southwards to regions such as Egypt or Modern-day Iraq.
The area between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers became known as the city-states of Mesopotamia.
Two Major Cultural groups made-up most of Mesopotamia: The Sumerians and the Akkadians.
In 2349 B.C, Sumer was conquered by the Akkad ruler, Sargon. Thus, the enemy-states were brought under the control of one Dynasty, until it collapsed in about 2,000 B.C.
One of the most important developments to arise from Mesopotamia was the technological advancement of writing. This soon spread and was adopted by several other countries, which were soon all gathered and adapted by the Greeks, which then became the basis of all modern European Script.
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Sep. 26, 2009 Wrestling With A PC
I don't mean to be "computer-political", but, I must say; I am glad we have Macs in this house.
This is because, last night, while Mommy and Daddy were on a date and Levi and I were at Grandma's; Tami, Levi and I managed to start talking about Dogz II and Catz and Dogz V [Dogz and Catz was part-of an old computer game company known as Petz from the '90s and even early 2000s (okay, actually, I think they company was known as Ubisoft and Petz was just a part-of it).
Anyways, a little after Dogz and Catz 5, I believe; they began to make their games 3D, and with a quite different background of the game (we didn't like this idea).
ANYWAYS, I'm starting to rant off-the-subject.
Eventually, we wanted to play Dogz II so much that we made-up our minds to just do-it.
So we got-out an old Tower-PC (I reason you remember those).
Then, mainly by guessing, we managed to un-hook two macs and hook-up the PC (I wish Mommy were there, she is normally good at that stuff. Though, then again; if she were there, we wouldn't be hooking it up, anyway.).
We did this by A. Guessing (like I already mentioned)("This looks promising—let's plug this in here"), B. Color-coding (also part-of a bit of guessing)("This is the same color—maybe it goes-in here."), C. Fitting stuff in like a puzzle ["I think this thingy (we literally did talk like that—we didn't know the names for most of the equipment) will just fit in here"], and D. Turning the computer on-and-off when making a big enough change (we actually had to do that, it was crazy).
Eventually, after all of this, we turned-it-on (Moment of truth!).
It worked—first time!
But we weren't done yet—we still had to get Dogz II on it, next (we had to instal it twice in order to work, not to mention that, each time; we had to click-through all of the alerts and disclaimers ect.).
We weren't even sure that it would work because it was meant for a Windows '95 Machine and we only had an XP 2000, I believe.
Finding that we couldn't get it to work correctly by directly clicking-on it, I proposed that we should go to "Start" and then on to "All Programs" and click-it there.
It worked!
So we spent the rest of most of our time left at Grandma's taking-turns playing the game (we named most of the Dogs after our previous ones).
Bother, I can't think of an ending-statement. :(
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
P.S: Thank-you, Tami and Levi, for helping-me arise victorious over the temperamental computer. ;)
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Sep. 25, 2009 World History Essays—Parts 1 and 2
THE RISE OF AGRICULTURE—SUMMARIZED
The first crucial step to Modern Civilization was the rise of Agriculture.
Different Civilizations perfected and bred different crops for their own needs.
Different animals across the world were domesticated and used for a variety of ways.
DEVELOPING CULTURES—SUMMARIZED
One of the indications of developing culture is a chosen religion. The first semi-organized religions normally involved some sort of Afterlife-belief and/or Paganism.
By about 4,000 B.C, the first "Megaliths" were built. Although their complete use is not quite clear, it may be possible that they were used for burial and/or calendar purposes.
One of the first forms of art were Cave Paintings.
These normally included depictions of Ceremonial and/or legendary Hunting Expeditions.
Most of the Materials used to paint in Ancient Times included items of their environment—such as Ochre, Iron Oxide, Chalk, Charcoal, and sometimes even Blood (ick!).
Another example of Prehistoric Art is the Art of Pottery, which had a variety of purposes: From Simple Utensils; to Pots and Bowls, to Pagan Idols.
An Important Technological Advancement was the ability to separate metal from Rock Ore.
In Asia, at around 4,000 B.C; Copper was used for Tools—so some knowledge of the idea of smelting was achieved.
By 4,000 B.C, Copper-working had spread to North Africa and Europe.
Originally used for decorating purposes, Gold and Copper were vital Trade Merchandise—and thus Economically Strong Civilizations first appeared.
Although highly-prized, Gold and Copper both were (and still are) too soft for items such as weaponry.
However, in some places, the experience earned from working with Copper led to a Major Technological Advancement: The Bronze Age.
Since Tin, a requirement to create Bronze, only occurred in some places, many Civilizations and Tribes had to cope with Rock Weapons until Iron Arrived.
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
P.S: These Essays were written (by me) on 8-31-09 and 9-2-09.
P.S.S: I am happy to say that I wrote most of this without looking at the keyboard or screen. Since I was able to look at the paper and I didn't have to move my head so much, the process proved much faster than when I blogged-about the Blacksmith.
-Isaac (again)
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Sep. 14, 2009 Yucky! I'm certainly not ready to drink that yet. :P
Last night, after we had gotten home from church, I decided that I was thirsty.
So I went into Mummy and Daddy's Bathroom, as it was closest, and I went to get some water.
It was dark, but I was going to come-out in just a little bit, so I didn't bother to turn-on the light.
Unfortunately, in the dark, what I assumed was an empty cup (left out for water) was actually some of Daddy's old coffee he had left-out.
But, not realizing this, I filled it up with nice, cold water and I drank-it.
It was the first time I had had coffee (even though I had cooled it off a good deal with the cold water, not to mention it was so old that it was cold, anyway) and I thought it was gross. :P
Anyways, I'm certainly not ready to drink coffee yet, if I even do. :)
-Isaac
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Recently, I have been blogging such unimportant things such as My Blog in Spanish and the Fiction Gooblav the Alien series that...
Gooblav (interrupting): "Hey! Who says I'm fictional?!"
I do, and this is supposed to be a Factual blog and an Important one.
Goobalv (furious): "First you say I don't exist, then you say that I'm not important?! Wouldn't that imply that I exist, as I am not important?"
I told you to be quiet, I can blog about your next adventure, later, but I need to blog something about Me and My "Adventures".
Gooblav (who's tone has changed): "Oh, I see. So, should I just stop talking now?"
Yes, ANYWAYS....
For one, a couple of weeks ago (on the Feast of the Dormission of The Theotokos, actually), my family and I were officially accepted into The Holy Antiochan Orthodox Church.
I realized I should've blogged-this a long time ago when I asked Mommy if she had, and she hadn't.
Then I said something like, "Whoops, I haven't, either." or something like that.
But now I have, so that's good. :)
Another thing is that, last Monday, we began the New School-year.
Before that, we had had quite the break, between the laid-back Summer-school-year and the fact that we were moving.
But, while unpacking last week, Mommy found the School-books, so now we are doing lessons.
Now, as we are finally done with the first week of School (Homeschool, of course—otherwise I wouldn't be using this site. :) ) Mommy (and I, too) wants to celebrate.
Anyways, all of you have a good week-end and... er... have a nice The-rest-of-your-day. :) ;) !) :D :O :/
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Aug. 30, 2009 The Ever-Trekking Adventures of Gooblav The Alien—Part 2
Continued from last part... So, if you haven't read that part yet, you probably better go do that—else there shall be numerous confusion—trust me................... Why are you bothering to read this? Oh, right, you could be someone who has already read the last part, or otherwise..... So I suppose I should start the story, huh? Right... Well, here we go! ....
"That was sort of a weird intro." stated Phil, as their spaceship began to burn in the Earth's Atmosphere.
"What Intro?" asked Gooblav.
"That intro, see? Up there, near the words?" replied Phil.
"I don't see anything, what words?" asked Gooblav.
"The... Oh, never-mind."
"Anyhow," began Gooblav, "You better start the Heat-shields for the descent."
"The what?"
"We're going down."
"Oh, right."
"So go push the button!"
commanded Gooblav.
"Wait! Then again, maybe I should press the button this time?"
"Nah, no need," explained Phil, "I was trained for circumstances like this."
"Errr. Alright." said Gooblav, nervously.
So Phil waddled-over to the controls and confidently and boldly pushed the button that seemed promising.
*THUMP!*
"What was that?" asked Gooblav, nervously.
"Don't worry!" said Phil, carelessly, "I know exactly what... Uh..."
"Well, what is it?" asked Gooblav.
"Errr. What are those?" asked Phil, pointing out the view-screen.
"Nooooooo!!!!"
"What is it, Gooblav? Is something wrong?"
"The... the..." Stuttered Gooblav.
"Well there's no sense in yelling about-it." explained Phil.
"THOSE WERE OUR EMERGENCY PARSNIPS!" shouted Gooblav.
"I told you there was no point in yelling about-it." said Phil, rubbing his ears.
While the two aliens were yelling at each-other and pressing buttons, they had completely forgotten that the Heat-shields were still not activated, so their ship was...
"Oh no!", shouted Gooblav, "I completely forgot!"
"What?" asked Phil.
"We still don't have our Heat-shields up and ready! This time, I'll press the button."
"How do you know that our Heat-shields our off?" asked Phil.
"Weren't you paying-attention? The Narrator just told me so!"
No I didn't, I was talking to the audience.
"Well, anyhow, the Heat-shield is off—see? That foreboding-looking flashing button?"
So Gooblav turned-on the Heat-shield, and they soon safely crash-landed somewhere in the middle of a forest.
*A few hours later*
"Well... That was exciting." said Gooblav.
"I think we should probably get a look-around." said Phil.
"What good would that do?" asked Gooblav.
"Well, we won't be able to find any Parsnips here—so I think I'm going to go outside; I could use some fresh-air, anyway."
That triggered Gooblav's mind.
"Wait! Don't go yet! The air might not be breathable! I have some air-tanks here—I don't want to take any chances."
But Phil was not paying-attention—he had gone outside and was breathing in several different ways.
When he was done, he said, "Seems fine to me."
Soon, both Phil and Gooblav were out exploring the world.
"I wonder where the Parsnips are." said Phil.
"I think it would be a lot easier if we knew where we were." said Gooblav.
*Short Silence*
Why are you guys looking at me?
"We're waiting for you to Monolog and tell-us where we are!" said Gooblav.
Sorry, I can't do that—it's against the rules.
"Aw! Come-on!" said Gooblav.
"Yeah! We wouldn't tell any other Narrators—would we, *Elbows Gooblav*, Ahem! Gooblav?"
"Yeah, we wouldn't tell anybody."
Oh, alright, since you put it that way.
*Low Whisper* You guys are in Central Park, New York City.
"Oh, I see." said Gooblav.
"Why are we still whispering?" asked Phil.
"Because he didn't say that we stopped whispering." Said Gooblav, looking intently at the Narrator.
Oh, sorry.
*They stopped whispering*
"That's much better." said Gooblav.
Later, as they were waddling-along, Gooblav and Phil happened to come-upon a strange creature.
"WAHHHH!!!!" screamed the creature, as it passed-out.
"WAHHH!!!" screamed Gooblav and Phil, who were startled by all this.
Gooblav, now getting a hold of himself, said, "Oh! Phil! Look!"
Phil, who was still screaming, said, "WAHHHHH!!!!!!!"
"PHIL!"
"What?"
"I..."
"WAHHH!!!!"
"Would you cut-it-out?!"
"Oh, sorry." apologized Phil.
"Anyway, I was saying..." began Gooblav.
"Say! What's that?" interrupted Phil, who's curiosity was returning.
"That's what I've been trying to show you!" said Gooblav.
"But what is it?" asked Phil.
"It is a Human Being, and she is just as scared of us as we are of them."
"Oh, I see. Should we take-it as a specimen?"
"Why certainly NOT!", said Gooblav, "This is an Intergalactic Wildlife Reserve! We could get arrested!!!!!"
"Oh, sorry, I forgot." said Phil.
"That's okay, 'cause I get to Monolog for people who forgot."
TO BE CONTINUED...
-Isaac Aaron Buckley
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Aug. 30, 2009 Spanish Blog Aug. 5, 2009 The Ever-trekking Adventures of Gooblav The Alien—Part I
*Our story takes-place in a small, cheap, yet functional Trading-spaceship in a galaxy far, far, away.
Before we begin, allow me to introduce Gooblav The Alien, an exceptionally good pilot (even by alien-terms) and his Assistant and "First-mate", Phil—who is very good with computers (most of the time), has a big heart, yet isn't very smart.
Anyways, the two of them set-out to go to a galaxy far, far, away—where no alien has ever gone before! Well... sort-of.
"We're approaching it now, Phil." says Gooblav (for now, we are to assume that they are fluent in English and have decided to talk in this manner through the whole story).
"Approaching what?" asks Phil.
"Well, the planet, of course." replied Gooblav.
"Oh, I see. It kinda looks like a muffin." said Phil.
"No it doesn't!" replied Gooblav.
"Sure it does! Anyhow, we better get there quick, else our load of dehydrated goods shall go bad."
"They can't go bad!"
"And why not?"
"Well," began Gooblav, "Don't we have some sort of advanced-device that keeps them... well... from going bad?"
"No, that was too expensive." explained Phil.
"Ahh! Never-mind! Anyhow, we are approaching Keelopphelonee right now."
"Key what?"
"Keelopphelonee. It's where we're going—they said that they are in most desperate need of dehydrated... er... stuff. Anyway, they should give us a good price for it."
"Why do they need degraded goods?"
"Not DEGRADED goods, DEHYDRATED goods! They wanted them because... er... they were getting bored of hydrated stuff."
"You don't have to yell."
"I apologize. Anyhow, we better get are landing-gear up—go ahead and press the button."
"Al... right." stuttered Phil, nervously.
He waddled-over to the keyboard of about 9742 buttons or so—which one should he push?
"Go-ahead: push the button!" said Gooblav.
"Er... Alright." said Phil.
He then pressed the first button that caught his eye—a big, bright yellow.
No sooner had he pressed-it that there was a loud *THUMP!* and the entire spaceship shook.
"What just happened?" asked Phil. "I think we lost something important!" exclaimed Gooblav.
He looked-out the view-screen and saw a bunch of parsnips, floating-around in space.
"Oh no!", they both exclaimed, "The parsnips!!!!!"
"What do we do?!?!?!" asked Phil.
"I'm not sure," explained Gooblav, "We can't get the claws to come-out and get them because the Parsnips power them, too!"
"What are we to do without are Parsnip Fuel?" asked Phil.
"Float aimlessly for a while until we crash-land on a planet." stated Gooblav.
"That doesn't sound very pleasant." said Phil.
"Well at least the landing-gear is down." said Gooblav.
There was a silence.
"Um, Phil, you did release the landing-gear, right?" asked Gooblav, nervously. "Well, kind-of." said Phil.
"What do you mean kind-of?"
"I pressed that button over there." explained Phil.
"WHAT?!!?!??!!??! That Button?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?????? That button releases the Parsnips!"
"Oh, sorry." apologized Phil.
"Didn't you go to the academy?"
"Well, kind-of." stated Phil.
"What do you mean kind-of? Then again, don't answer that question."
About 3 days passed as they floated aimlessly in space.
Soon, they were approaching another planet.
"Hey, Goo-blob, come see: This One looks like a Blueberry!" exclaimed Phil.
"That's Gooblav—what Blueberry?"
"That one!", exclaimed Phil, "Is it not so beautiful?"
"Yeah, I suppose it's kinda pretty.... Hey! We are going straight-down for it!"
"What's it called?" asked Phil, who was still daydreaming and staring at the strange planet.
"That's beside the point, right now! Anyways, if you must know it is actually called..."
began Gooblav "I think I shall call it Blueberria... Or what about George?"
interrupted Phil. "Ahem! It is CALLED Earth, and it is a wildlife reserve for Parsnips."
There was a short silence as the two of them slowly looked at each-other.
Then they both exclaimed, "PARSNIPS!"
TO BE CONTINUED...
-Isaac
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Jul. 31, 2009 Another Moving Update...
Later this morning, we moved to our new house (yay! :D)!
The trip was quite interesting—Dante (Levi's cat) cried almost the whole way.
All of the family unanimously agreed that we weren't driving to New Jersey.
Everything here has basically been going well—I've been helping Daddy, Levi, and Mommy move-in stuff.
Well, everything has been going well except the fact that, while playing; Levi accidently almost broke my finger (he didn't mean-to).
Anyways, it isn't broken—so that's good—I should feel better by tomorrow.
And I certainly hope so—I need my Third/middle Left-hand Finger for Piano, you know.
Anyways, another interesting part-of today is that Daddy and the PODS (Portable, On-demand Storage) Deliver-guy couldn't get the POD into our driveway—it is too steep.
He almost has to cancel the delivery when they got an idea (actually, I'm not sure who's idea it was but for now, I shall just call it "Their" idea—as they both built-it, anyway)—they would make a sort-of ramp-ish thing for the POD.
It turned-out very well.
So that's basically what its been like around here—Moving, Building Ramps, Loading-in Stuff, Almost Breaking Fingers, Unpacking—all that jazz.
So I think I shall stop blogging now—I should be getting-back to work at some point.
So have a nice day! :)
-Isaac
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So much has happened today! In fact, I think that there has been so much that I can hardly relate-to any real in-depth account of it.
Basically, Daddy and Mommy did the final signing for the house and a few more things.
After that, we dropped-off our first load of stuff at our new home and, tomorrow, we will get to sleep there.
After we were done with that, Daddy received a phone-call—explaining the house was now officially officially ours!
In short:
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-Isaac
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