Lead Size

Lead size? Oh! The fuss.
In this academic bust,
I trust in college.

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Mechanical pencil sizes typically range from 0.3mm to 2.0mm, with variations in between. Each size serves a distinct purpose:

  1. 0.3mm: Ideal for precise, detailed work such as technical drawing, drafting, or intricate sketches. It allows for fine lines and intricate details.
  2. 0.5mm: A versatile option suitable for general writing, note-taking, and drawing. It offers a balance between precision and boldness, suitable for everyday tasks.
  3. 0.7mm: Commonly used for everyday writing and drawing tasks. It provides a slightly bolder line compared to 0.5mm, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
  4. 0.9mm: Offers a thicker line ideal for sketching, shading, and filling in larger areas. It provides more visibility and is less prone to breakage compared to finer leads.
  5. 1.3mm and 2.0mm: These sizes are even thicker, primarily used for bold lines, shading, and sketching. They are less common but offer versatility for artists and individuals who prefer thicker lines.

Each size caters to different preferences, writing styles, and tasks, allowing users to choose the one that best suits their needs for precision, boldness, and versatility.

Hole in My Bucket

Bucket, dear Liza,
What's the fix, please advise-a?
I can't deny ya.
There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza,
There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, a hole.

        Then mend it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then mend it, dear Henry, dear Henry, mend it.
 
With what shall I mend it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I mend it, dear Liza, with what?

        With straw, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With straw, dear Henry, dear Henry, with straw.

The straw is too long, dear Liza, dear Liza,
The straw is too long, dear Liza, too long.

        Then cut it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then cut it, dear Henry, dear Henry, cut it.

With what shall I cut it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I cut it, dear Liza, with what?

        With a knife, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With a knife, dear Henry, dear Henry, a knife.

The knife is too dull, dear Liza, dear Liza,
The knife is too dull, dear Liza, too dull.

        Then sharpen it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then sharpen it, dear Henry, dear Henry, sharpen it.

With what shall I sharpen it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I sharpen it, dear Liza, with what?

        With a stone, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With a stone, dear Henry, dear Henry, a stone.

The stone is too dry, dear Liza, dear Liza,
The stone is too dry, dear Liza, too dry.

        Then wet it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then wet it, dear Henry, dear Henry, wet it.

With what shall I wet it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I wet it, dear Liza, with what?

        With water, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With water, dear Henry, dear Henry, with water.

In what shall I fetch it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
In what shall I fetch it, dear Liza, in what?

        In a bucket, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        In a bucket, dear Henry, dear Henry, in a bucket.

But there's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza,
There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, a hole.

hello.

Innovation's lore. 
Knock, knock. Future at the door.
Let hammer's arc soar.

https://apple.com/1984

[In march the drones]
"Today we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information Purification Directives.
[Anya Major enters, pursued by the po.]
We have created for the first time in all history a garden of pure ideology, where each worker may bloom, secure from the pests of any contradictory true thoughts.
Our Unification of Thoughts is more powerful a weapon than any fleet or army on earth.
We are one people, with one will, one resolve, one cause.
Our enemies shall talk themselves to death and we will bury them with their own confusion.
[Hammer is thrown at the screen]
We shall prevail!
[Boom!]
On January 24th Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like '1984.'"

Apple revolutionised personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.


Release of Windows 10

Wingdings was included in Windows 10, showing its continued relevance.

Windows ten arrives
Wingdings in the future’s light
Icons still survive

iPhone 2 point no!

iPhone’s grand debut,
Two-point-oh brought joy, yet rue,
July’s launch, trials grew.

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