Week 6

Date backwards is Etad.

Well, this Endnote program should make things a heck of a lot easier. I hope. With my luck I'll end up making it harder. Well... I dont have much more to say. Lecture was on Endnote usage. Workshop was an exercise in Endnote.

Blessings

~Raptor F Jesus

Week 5

Date: A type of fruit

See how my sense of humour has diminished in this place? Sigh.....


I have read this article called The DNA of Information by N. Negroponte. He talks about some very interesting things involving bit data and true life, which he refers to as bits and atoms (respectively).

This Negroponte person sees the value in using bits; however, he underestimates the value of atoms. The only con he mentions about bits is that they cannot replace atoms (at least not right now). He also mentions that “My bits, unlike PolyGram's atoms, were not caught in customs”. This is not just a pro, but also a con. Because of this, an individual can access almost anything from almost anywhere. Not everything bit is a good bit. Another thing to note is that unlike my programs and bit-files, my video cassettes aren’t going to crash because of a virus.

Regarding the topic of books and digital books, perhaps it has not occurred to him as well, that people sometimes simply like to read a book because it’s a book? Digital books can take away a little bit of the magic for some people. And the likelihood that someone is going to pay for aforementioned digital book is low (why buy when you can just use a torrent?); how are writers supposed to make a decent living?

The internet and digital information is very convenient and helps alot; but it it should not replace human living.


Thats my 2 cents. Which, rounded, is zero. Which is actually about the same amount your IQ just increased.



Blessings
~Raptor F Jesus

Week 4

Stardate: 6.1035
Real Date: .....Dunno


I used the natives 'Google' search engine for groups relating to for 'anime'. It came up with a few foreign sites and some porn. Which is why I hate the internet. Its a breeding ground for weirdos and perverts. The 'podcast' site was better. There was only one random porn podcast that I came across. Which makes me wonder.... how exactly could you make a podcast out of that sort of thing? Something for you to ponder about, whenever it is that you people ponder.


Podcasts, for those that do not suffer the horrors of dialup internet like I do, are quite useful, if the right podcast can be found. Its like taping the lecture except lazier and more convenient! Podcasts can be found on almost any topic, from ninjas to quantum physics.


I would show the natives the workings of things like these, but they would probably begin to worship it as a divine gift.



~Raptor F Jesus

Week 3

Diary: not sure of the date. Its the altitude. I may have gone all 6s and 7s.

I have discovered that perhaps the ape-beings in this place are not as stupid as I believed. They have a love of the finer arts as well; anime, and things involving ninjas killing pirates. And possibly anime that features ninjas killing pirates! Quite amazing, really.

I have been teaching them some simple skills; how to create a kickass presentation. 5 examples of my awesome awesomeness are below.

1. Be clear and concise - if they cant hear you, or your being vague, they wont know what your talking about. Enough of your jibber-jabber.

2. Create your presentation to suit your audience. If your with experts, talk to them like you would talk to experts. If their not, dont use jargon. You'll just confuse and infuriate them.

3. Practice. Look in a mirror and talk to yourself. I dont care if your ugly, or if you have a huge pimple. Just do it.

4. Make it as entertaining as you can without losing your topic. If people get bored, all they are gonna hear is "blah blah blah"

5. Stay calm. Stressing will only make you screw up. SERENITY NOW!!

To show them my mad presentation skills, I created a tribute to Batman. I only hope their primitive brains can handle his awesomeness.

~Raptor F Jesus

Week 2

Diary: August 7, 2007.

On mt Lawley, at the "ECU" encampment

I have, with my mightily advanced brain, come to understand the natives simple language. A possibe reason for this may be that our languages are practically the exact same, but i digress.

I have missed the "lecture" and "tutorial" (both seem to be some kind of primitive torture method) due to sickness. Unfortunately, this has put me behind in the meaningless tasks they have set me. However, with my aforementioned mighty brain, I have strove to catch up.

MS Word, Excel.... I laugh at these backwards people.

I shall update you when possible... hopefully, I shouldnt become sick again lest one of the inferior natives attempt to challenge me intellectually.

~~~ Raptor F Jesus

Week 1

Lecture
Workshop
Readings


Diary: 31st July, 2007

I am cold and alone. All my collegues are unable to continue. But I have made it up the treacherous mountain. And have arrived at Mt Lawley ECU.

I have set up this blog and am now blogging, as ordered to by the Overlord of this place - the Lecture-Lady (I cant remember her name at the moment). I dont blog. Bloggings not really my thing. I always thought blogging was the pasttime of emos. But now I'm doing it. Weird... Its new to me.

Had a lecture today, for Accessing and Organizing Knowledge. We were basically given a summary of what was expected of us this semester. She (the lecturer) took us through major points, explained assignments, and told us to bloody well listen, cause she says thing that dont end up in the powerpoint presentations and whatnot. Which is hard. Because I'm lazy. But thats neither here nor there.

Got the hang of Blackboard, and got a few pdf files onto my flashdrive. I have also completed a "screenshot". Haha, these primitive people with their primitive words, they crack me up.

Huh. everyones leaving the class. I feel rejected. Or maybe elated that the class is done. Huzzah!

I will update you once a week. Go forth and prosper (I think i misquoted that).


~~~Raptor Freakin Jesus