On Writing by Stephen King

I’m not usually a fan of memoirs, biographies, and other non-fiction. However, I’m actually enjoying reading Stephen King’s, On Writing. I think what I love most about this book is his snappy, sarcastic, yet truthful attitude he writes with. There are times I find myself laughing thinking, “Wow, I can’t believe he just said that.” Then within the same thought I think, “Wait, I guess that’s actually true.”

I enjoy the little rants that he goes on about writing. I especially like when he gives the reader insight as to what he was thinking when he wrote specific books of his own. I think that it’s neat when I personally learn what inspired books like Carrie, Cujo, and The Tommyknockers.

I’ve never actually thought of seeing myself as a writer, and I still don’t. Lately, however, I find myself just wondering what I want to do. King’s story about his son and the saxophone was actually inspiring. It showed me that I need to think about what I like to do in my free time and consider pursuing a career in something that I actually love to do.

Microsoft's Ultimate Gaming Console - No Restrictions or Limits

Microsoft will soon be coming out with a new gaming console – ZEUS. This console will allow a user to simply purchase and download any game from the internet right to the console. Movie downloads will also be available to rent for 24 hours. Games will be available from Microsoft, PlayStation, or Nintendo. ZEUS comes with the console itself, two controllers, and all necessary cords for use.

The console will be sleek and smaller than usual because there will be no insert for games; they will be downloaded straight to the console memory. The controllers themselves will be available to use traditionally (with A, B, C, D, Z buttons) or interactively for the Nintendo Wii downloads. There will be two cords: one power cord to plug into the wall to run the machine and one internet cord to plug into the wall if it is needed. It may not be needed because ZEUS is going to have a built in wireless internet card that will detect local networks.

ZEUS is going to be the first console of its kind because all other consoles are limited to specific games.