I NEED A DRINK...

…while I’m catching up on the backlog of stuff that remains after being deprived of internet access for almost five days, despite the disapproval of these cuties from The Women’s Christian Temperance League. (Another picture stolen from the great Tom Sutpen.

But fortunately Doug the Bass has come through with something truly fascinating to which, I believe, everyone with a computer can relate.
"The Japanese have finally revealed a mystery for you. How does the small arrow on your computer monitor work when we move the mouse? Haven't you ever wondered howit works? Now, through the miracle of high technology, we can see how it is done. With the aid of a screen magnifying lens, the mechanism becomes apparent. Click on the link and you will find out. The image may take a moment or two to download and when itappears, slowly move your mouse over the light gray circle and you will see how the magic works."