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+====APRIL 27, 2016====
+==Week 14==
+The countdown to the end of the semester is approaching warp speed. The end is nigh. It’s final crunch time for end of semester presentations and projects, which some are scrambling to complete. I am slowly whittling away at the EoCE. I have started 0x0, draw a picture reflecting your interpretation of “April showers bring May flowers.” Conceptually, I have an image floating around in my head and to date the “creation” has closely represented said image. The only constraints I foresee with this task is my indecisive nature steering me off the plank and into the abyss.
+I have discovered that the imagefilledpolygon function in PHP has the capability to draw a triangle using an array to define its points. My initial use for the triangle was to add texture to the grass section of the image, but after seeing the output I have discovered other uses for the imagefilledpolygon. Immediately after seeing the sharply pointed, pink object appear on the screen I wanted to use it to represent the sun’s rays. The challenge is figuring out how to wrap it around the outside edge of the imagefilledarc. This is something I need to explore as it may be beyond my skill level.
+I have also started thinking about the binary table as I feel this may cause me to bang my head against a wall. I am exploring methods and ideas but haven’t settled on something solid yet.
+====MAY 4, 2016====
+==Week 15==
+This entry marks the last week of classes for the semester and therefore the last blog post for PHP. It’s been a semester full of fun and exciting new explorations. I’ve learned that PHP is not just for querying a database, drawing pictures is an excellent way to learn a new programming language, and there is a whole world of memes that lure you into a time suck.
+Still working on the EoCE. Progress has slowed as I needed to focus on other courses, but with most other projects behind me I can return to drawing pictures, creating meme’s and binary tables.
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+====April 27, 2016====
+===Week 14===
+The end of the semester is upon us and the EoCE for UNIX has been deployed. Gulp! I have started to tackle the first problem, 0x0: Script Analysis, and found that once I created and ran the script I had a much better understanding of what it was doing. With my nerves eased I was able to settle in and begin answering the questions pertaining to the various components of the script. I have my responses captured in screen shots and randomly written on paper I just need to add them to the blog. This brings me to the next problem, 0x1: super puzzlebox 2 turbo, I had a feeling we weren’t done with the puzzlebox yet.  I equate these to solving a Rubik’s cube. For some people finding the solution only takes seconds while others may spend minutes, hours or even days twisting the colorful cube to perfection. The last category of people spends many frustrating hours twisting that cube until they have two squares left to align. They are forced with the ultimate decision do I keep twisting knowing that I will destroy all progress or do I carefully peel back the corner of the sticker? I will know my fate once I open and start unraveling the puzzlebox.
+====MAY 4, 2016====
+==Week 15==
+This entry marks the last week of classes for the semester and therefore the last blog post for UNIX. It’s been a crazy, whirlwind semester filled with sharp twists and mind bending (numbing) experiences. Entering the course with much trepidation at the suggestion of a higher power I initially expected to flail and run. Over the course of the last 14 weeks I’ve gained what feels like an enormous amount of knowledge about a new OS. My skill level is still firmly planted in beginner mode, but I can at least nod and say I know about the super powers of the dd command.
+I am still working on the EoCE. Progress has slowed or come to a screeching halt as I needed to focus on other courses, but with most other projects behind me I can return to puzzle boxes and scripting.

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