VH1's list of the greatest artist of all time- Michael Jackson at top 5
VH1 has released a list with the greatest artists of all time. Michael jackson in the previous one (released in 1998) was on number 40. Now he is at top five with alphabetical order. I guess when you pass away, as i said in my previous post, people understand your value. Surprisingly, the other four are Led Zeppelin, Rolling stones (??), Bob Dylan and the Beatles. The number one artist of all
MIchael Jackson number one music icon from CNN
It is amazing to witness how people react when they lose something. Either this is their health, child, parents or something less important such as their car, a special gift etc. In the case of Michael Jackson, let's not forget how the world treated him between the era of 2003-2006. Like shit. Fans abadonned him, the media hunged him, his powerful friends ignore him and the only thing he had was
Unforeseen Change
One more class tomorrow to conclude the first week of fall semester! I can't believe how quickly this went and how overwhelming it has been.
While I was thinking how life can be dry and smooth sailing sometimes, God stroke me with another surprising turning-point this week. I have always thought that TV broadcasting/journalism is my call and that I shall be anchoring newscasts as my future career. Well, things don't always turn out the way we perceive, do they?
I was enrolled into two major TV news reporting and production classes this semester. It went really well initially until I find it intimidating to work my way out in the newsroom and in front of the cameras. I find myself uncomfortable with the routine of a reporter/newscaster, not to mention, as a producer. Though all of these professions sound cool to me, I didn't find myself to be passionate enough to live out the career.
Just imagine turning up in the newsroom early in the morning, going out to shoot footage and conduct interviews, returning to the newsroom by noon to edit all footage and voiceover and sound-on-tape (VO/SOT), then featuring the newscasts by evening and re-writing the news stories to be published in the website - that's what a news journalist does for a day.
I know, though it sounds like a cool and never-boring job to get into the real world and work with people from all paths of life, I don't think I can live up to the demanding deadlines and pressure. I want a life for which I could spend time with people I love. So, a broadcast journalist doesn't seem to be my call anymore.
What I found appealing was advertising. Partially because of the recent internship I had with Creative Thumbprint, I was exposed to how an advertising agency functions. I prefer working with people who specializes in particular areas and do not like overt multitasking. Another booster for my determination to shift my emphasis is the position of advertising in the world. It lives in us. EVERY aspects of our lives involves branding, labels and images.
I thank God that He helped me with the decision making process though I almost broke down today. I also want to thank my departmental advisor who's willing to spare time to tidy up my schedule plus overriding me into the right classes.
So, goodbye TV journalism, till then we shall meet. Hello, Advertising! I am so glad that this change came at the first week of class and I can still return those textbooks to the bookstore. God, you are just so great! Hallelujah!
With my minor studies in Communications Studies and Psychology, I now gear my splint towards the goal of becoming a branding and communication professional. Amen!
Cheerios!
Scream 4: more actresses added!
Yes, there is a great deal of news from the set of Scream 4. As you all know Scream 4 started shooting earlier this summer and there are various rumours about its troubled production. But who cares? We only want to see Ghostface again, right? Now, Anna Paquin and Kristin Bell have been added to the casting of Scream 4 as potential (?) victims for Ghostface. Knowing the history of the Scream
Scott Pilgrim VS the world
"Scott Pilgrim VS the World" is one of the best films i have ever seen in my entire life. Now, when i say best, i am not comparing it to such epic masterpieces like "Ran" or more serious (and complete) films like "The girl with the dragon tattoo". This film just feels so good and representes how i feel. It is taking place in a videogam-ish world, at the city of Toronto, Canada (ideal for snowy
"The expendables" is ace!
Freakin awesome! That's what i have to say about Sly's latest creation. I was literally blown away from the action, the fight scenes, the testosterone..This is back to the basic roots of the classic action films. The films where guys used to be masculine and could snap your spine without hesitation (if you did something bad). Since today, most of heroes look like gay models, it's good to go back
Scott Pilgrim Vs the world out today!!
To celebrate the UK release of Scott Pilgrim Vs the World today, here a variety of high definition photos that include Scott Vs the league of the Evil Exes!
Scott Pilgrim flops at the U.S box office
The last two weeks have not been kind to "Scott Pilgrim VS the world" at the US box office. Although the film has gathered positive reviews from both critics and (the rather small) audience, the general population seem to ignore its video-game storymode with multiple references to films and comics. It is such a shame because this is the film that includes all the stuff which defined my generation
Fantastic fuor reboot? Seriously?
Having to endure not one but two crimes against the beloved "Fantastic four", here comes the rumour again for a reboot. Please let them be. Since the last two films of the loser Tim Story offered nothing and destroyed expectations (ok-the Silver Surfer effect is cool and Chris Evans saves the day but the latex costume for the Thing is unforgivable), Marvel is trying to relaunch the franchise with
Big Move-in
Yupe, school resumes tomorrow!
This weekend has been intense. With the moving-in of new residents and returning students, the hall experienced the busiest days of the year. I'm glad I can be of help to the new residents, especially when they are international students or out-of-state students.
I was surprised by how some residents were so anxious about their new living environment, while some just treated it like a second home almost instantly. Of all the people I met, the parents are the ones who worried about the move-in the most. Some of the parents were fascinated by the facilities, some were complaining without even using them yet.
Also, I have learned a few things about new residents. I share with Jake (my co-CA) residents from Brazil, Germany, China, Korea, Japan, and of course, the United States. Through the ice-breaker games and the interactive activities we had during the opening ceremony in the stadium, I have learned their names, most of them.
I look forward to a great year ahead with the new floor and an exciting community. I also prepare myself to be a great resource to my residents in time of need. On top of that, just cross my fingers and pray hard that there will be no false fire alarms, or real fire alarm, disasters, or any kind of undesired circumstances taking place for this entire year. Amen and amen!
I am sort of anticipating for tomorrow. Could totally gulp a cup of mocha right now.
Cheerios!
This weekend has been intense. With the moving-in of new residents and returning students, the hall experienced the busiest days of the year. I'm glad I can be of help to the new residents, especially when they are international students or out-of-state students.
I was surprised by how some residents were so anxious about their new living environment, while some just treated it like a second home almost instantly. Of all the people I met, the parents are the ones who worried about the move-in the most. Some of the parents were fascinated by the facilities, some were complaining without even using them yet.
Also, I have learned a few things about new residents. I share with Jake (my co-CA) residents from Brazil, Germany, China, Korea, Japan, and of course, the United States. Through the ice-breaker games and the interactive activities we had during the opening ceremony in the stadium, I have learned their names, most of them.
I look forward to a great year ahead with the new floor and an exciting community. I also prepare myself to be a great resource to my residents in time of need. On top of that, just cross my fingers and pray hard that there will be no false fire alarms, or real fire alarm, disasters, or any kind of undesired circumstances taking place for this entire year. Amen and amen!
Me and the Blizzard during Ice-cream social in Garvey.
I am sort of anticipating for tomorrow. Could totally gulp a cup of mocha right now.
Cheerios!
Before school starts
Good day, folks!
I guess it's time for some updates about the my first 10 days back at St. Cloud. It's still summer feeling here with a little breeze across sometimes, except the tornado warning last week. Overall it feels pretty good without having to wear layers of coats and gloves when I am out in the campus.
If you haven't known, I moved into another residence hall this semester and work as the Community Advisor (some states call it Residence Advisor) at my floor. My duty involves taking care of each resident's welfare as well as some administrative procedures. Just to mention Lawrence Hall is an international students focus community, so there will be more than 80% international students living in the building. Sounds fun, isn't it?
Lawrence Hall with the country flags around the world.
Oh ya, I also have a room all to myself now!
Scene 1
Scene 2. This is where the magic happens, eh.
My proudest deco of all, I guess.
For the pass one week or so I underwent the CA training with all other new and returning CAs. It was not a really intense or hardcore training but rather time consuming. I missed meeting with my fellow Malaysian friends when I was attending those trainings. However, I still sometime meet them in Garvey Commons where we have lunch together.
I am quite excited for the Fall semester to resume solely because I wanna get switched back into the study mode. I have some many things in mind I want to accomplish this semester, only if time permits. I am excited to serve my community, lead a number of student organizations and ministry, and also join a few interest group of my taste, yes, I am thinking of the men's choir.
Met Sue at the International Students Dinner.
There were ups and downs since my return but I really felt great to meet my old friends and greet new students. I anticipate the great things ahead that God has installed for me.
To my friends and family back in Malaysia, I miss you all. Thank you for being there throughout my summer and made a remarkable semester in my life. Not to forget, 1st KL, I miss you guys.
Right, this should cover my pre-schooling excitements! Hope all is well with you fellas.
Cheerios!
I guess it's time for some updates about the my first 10 days back at St. Cloud. It's still summer feeling here with a little breeze across sometimes, except the tornado warning last week. Overall it feels pretty good without having to wear layers of coats and gloves when I am out in the campus.
If you haven't known, I moved into another residence hall this semester and work as the Community Advisor (some states call it Residence Advisor) at my floor. My duty involves taking care of each resident's welfare as well as some administrative procedures. Just to mention Lawrence Hall is an international students focus community, so there will be more than 80% international students living in the building. Sounds fun, isn't it?
Lawrence Hall with the country flags around the world.
Oh ya, I also have a room all to myself now!
Scene 1
Scene 2. This is where the magic happens, eh.
My proudest deco of all, I guess.
For the pass one week or so I underwent the CA training with all other new and returning CAs. It was not a really intense or hardcore training but rather time consuming. I missed meeting with my fellow Malaysian friends when I was attending those trainings. However, I still sometime meet them in Garvey Commons where we have lunch together.
I am quite excited for the Fall semester to resume solely because I wanna get switched back into the study mode. I have some many things in mind I want to accomplish this semester, only if time permits. I am excited to serve my community, lead a number of student organizations and ministry, and also join a few interest group of my taste, yes, I am thinking of the men's choir.
Met Sue at the International Students Dinner.
To my friends and family back in Malaysia, I miss you all. Thank you for being there throughout my summer and made a remarkable semester in my life. Not to forget, 1st KL, I miss you guys.
Right, this should cover my pre-schooling excitements! Hope all is well with you fellas.
Cheerios!
Darren Aronofski's Black Swan Poster and trailer revealed!
After getting his name known with "Requiem for a dream", Aronofski made "the fountain" and later got again critical aclaim for "The wrestler" which gave Mickey Rourke an oscar nomination and loads of awards. Now after 2 years, he returns with this psychological thriller, the "Black Swan". Story: Natalie Portman plays a ballerina which has great technique. However, the induction of a new ballerina
The Last Airbender review [redux]-still glorious
I reported on my previous post that immediately after i watched M.Night Shyalaman's "The last airbender", i ordered the animated series. Well i have to admit that this guy despite the flaws i tracked during the film, has done a magnificent job in representing these worlds. The fights are just the same, the creatures as well, the characters look alike. Hell even the costumes are the same.
The only
The only
People have forgotten
People have forgotten how amazing their lives can be. How important is to say goodmorning, to say to your date that you love him/her, how important is to just have the ability to see, to hear, to smell, to talk and to touch. What would you do if you could not see? If you could change that, what would be the first thing to do? Watch TV or just go to the most breathtaking mountain view to be
Gainin' lost
How does it feel to lose something that is so dear to you? Remember when you were young and that you've lost you favorite toy? How does it feel when you found it laying inside the lower drawer of your cabinet?
Lost. Gain.
We all had at least experienced once losing something that you thought you won't have lost. Keys, wallet, money, so on. How frustrated you get when you find that you can actually prevent the lost? Like "I should have kept it close with me."
And then you prayed. You pray that the thing you've just lost will simply pop out of thin air. Well, that sometimes happen. Just when you feel the moment of deepest disappointment, you find your keys sitting on the bathroom basin, or your wallet in the freezer.
The joy of gain overwhelms the sadness of lost.
However, what if you will never find it back? Someone may have taken those keys away from the basin or the wallet out from the freezer. You'll never find it again!
Saddening.
I am not sure what I've lost today. That leaves me to an infinite search for the joy of gain.
A piece of advice: Keep it close - things that are dearly to you. Because you may not know if you would find them back one day.
I am feeling kinda jazzy today.
Lost. Gain.
We all had at least experienced once losing something that you thought you won't have lost. Keys, wallet, money, so on. How frustrated you get when you find that you can actually prevent the lost? Like "I should have kept it close with me."
And then you prayed. You pray that the thing you've just lost will simply pop out of thin air. Well, that sometimes happen. Just when you feel the moment of deepest disappointment, you find your keys sitting on the bathroom basin, or your wallet in the freezer.
The joy of gain overwhelms the sadness of lost.
However, what if you will never find it back? Someone may have taken those keys away from the basin or the wallet out from the freezer. You'll never find it again!
Saddening.
I am not sure what I've lost today. That leaves me to an infinite search for the joy of gain.
A piece of advice: Keep it close - things that are dearly to you. Because you may not know if you would find them back one day.I am feeling kinda jazzy today.
The last airbender is a visual feast!
After all the shit throwing in "The last aibender" i was expecting something bad. However, i just realise that some movies are meant to be judged harshly, although these actions lack reasoning. Is it a bad film? Well according to my standards no. Definitely not. I will make my review easier this time and i will sum up the points that i really like (and dislike).1. The actions scenes. They are
The sorcerer's apprentice review
Now i am pretty sure you heard the film which stars Nicolas Cage as sorcerer Baltazar trying to fight the forces of darkness for quite a while. Many have criticized Cage for choosing mainstream projects instead of more independent ones but i do not care as i think here is perfect! He seems to enjoy his role and delivers certain one liners with wit and gusto :-) His rival is the excellent Alfred
War of the laws
To those who love planes, or seek to know more about planes, the following fun facts may interest you.
An empty Boeing 747 weighs about 600,000 pounds. Do you know who much does it take for a 747 to takeoff? With all the passengers and luggage boarded, a 747 can have a maximum takeoff weight up to 900,000 pounds!
Can you imagine how much gravitational force is there to pull it to the ground?
However, there is one force that overcome the law of gravity and put the plane soaring up in the air - the law of aerodynamic.
That is the analogy I want to use for my points here.
We often feel there are two forces telling us what decision to make, be it a small one or a major one. There are the law of sin and death, and the law of Christ. Some may also call this the personal spiritual warfare.
The law of sin and death works pretty often within our lives. It is also sometimes known as the "easy way out" or the "normal way." Take for example: Ash just came out from the jail, completed his sentence for robbery. However, he finds that it is difficult to live a new life but easy to just plug in back to his old partners who help him to continue robbing stores.
Our enemy, Satan himself, prowls around like a soaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Most of the time we recognize that it is Satan who's at work but we choose to be pulled by this law of sin and death, just like a 747 being pulled to the ground.
How many of us would overcome that law and fly high with the law of Christ?
We must remember that we are not victims; we are victors.
Personal spiritual warfare is where the battle is won, or lost.
Now, let's get down-to-earth and be practical - How can we overcome the law of sin and death? Be alert, stay on-guard. Don't listen to the lies of Satan and take authority when dealing with temptations.
We must also ask for the grace of God, humility, and a shield of faith.
It takes courage and great strength to take the first step to that takeoff. Thereafter you will definitely enjoy a great flight, soaring high in the beautiful heaven of God.
Hence, I wish you an enjoyable takeoff. Cheers!
[Adopted from Ps. Kevin Gunion's Sunday sermon. Good News Assembly of God. August 15, 2010.]
BROTHER-hood in the Brotherhood
“Have you packed your bags?”
“Yes, but I couldn’t find my haversack!”
“Look into the drawers. By the way, can you please bring along my field service cap, as well?”
Similar conversations have been around with the five boys who are preparing for BB parade every Saturday since 2003.
Known as the Tham brothers, I am the eldest among the five. I joined BB in January 2003 together with all other Form One boys from MBS, who were so fascinated by the BB display during their recruitment.
Three months later, I brought two of my younger brothers, Benny and Johnny, to the same parade. They joined the Junior Section then. They both were also excited about the weekly activities held in 1st K.L.: brass band, singspiration, bible studies, badgework, and games. We especially love the special outings that were held several times in a year.
Soon, my parents thought that my youngest twin’s brothers, Alvin and Kelvin, should join the fun! There you go, two faithful parents taking turns to send their five boys to Wesley Methodist Church ground week in and out.
Have you ever wondered what are some of the “challenges” faced by siblings in the Brigade? Let me share my two cents with you. First, your friends will sometimes address you by your brother’s name. Especially when you have so many brothers in the same section, it is a norm to find people mix up our names. Second, when two of my youngest brothers were in the Pre-junior Section, the other two in the Junior and I in the Senior Section, we all have to come to a consensus about the time to arrive for parade due to the different timing of weekly roll-call in the sections. Nonetheless, we had no trouble agreeing on the time of arrival. During the first year, my poor youngest brothers have had to wait three hours in the church premise before they could fall-in with their section.
Furthermore, I also find it especially challenging to teach my brothers drill as I rise to the ranks. It was somehow embarrassing because we had never spoken to one another in English when we’re home. Teaching them sometimes made me feel uncomfortable. However, I overcame this situation when I learned to see the overall picture.
I consider joining the Boys’ Brigade as one great turning point in my life – I came to know Jesus Christ personally. Coming from an old fogey Buddhist family, my brothers and I were always taught that Christianity is basically brain-washing. I was taught that the tides and offerings taken during church services were ways pastor earn their living. My grandparents have set in me that Christianity is almost like a form of business.
Yet, my brothers and I learned the true Christian values through the weekly bible study classes and sharing sessions from the Officers. I committed my life to God and was baptized in August 2007. My brothers too have accepted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and are attending church services regularly.
Just this year, my two other cousins joined the Junior Section. I can already see God working through the Tham brothers, making us the Christian forerunners in our families.
Having blood-brothers in the brigade mean something difference to me. Besides having known that we share the same interest with the brigade, I am thrilled that my brothers and I are a part of this greatest movement in the world.
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Boys' Brigade Malaysia
Grindhouse in Blu Ray officially!
Finally Vivid entertainment has confirmed the release of "Grindhouse" in blu ray not as separate films but as it wazs intented to be seen in the cinemas. TO be more specific, it will be a two disc edition. First disc will have with this order, "Planet terror" (theatrical cut), then the fake trailers and later QT's "Death proof". Yeah!!!!!!!
Can not wait! On the left is the official blu ray box.
Google shows my blog! Thank you!
A personal thank you that made my blog popular in a way. If you search my blog in google you will see it number in number 3 from 22.000 results! I know it is not something great but hey,better than nothing¬! Wooo! how cool is that! muchas gracias!
The Expendable preview
I will give you 10 good reasons of why i personally think "The expendables" will kick ass and send us to moon to do a walk (hope you go the joke).
1. The cast. It includes the testosterone of Sylvester Stalone, Dolf Lungren, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Steve Austin, Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts, Arnie, Bruce Willis!
2. Sly's previous directional efforts have paid off. "Rocky Balboa" was ok and "Rmbo"
1. The cast. It includes the testosterone of Sylvester Stalone, Dolf Lungren, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Steve Austin, Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts, Arnie, Bruce Willis!
2. Sly's previous directional efforts have paid off. "Rocky Balboa" was ok and "Rmbo"
A Summer Report
Warning: Long Post
After a (4+12+4+2) hours flight, I am finally back to SCSU! It does really feel good to be back. Looking at the familiar buildings and faces around, I recollected some of the precious memories I had with the University last academic year.
One question raised during an introductory session in the Community Advisor (CA) training today was: How was your summer? Was it your best summer ever?
I answered yes, for sure.
Chapter 1: Family
I haven't been closer to my family than this summer. We went to Phuket islands for a family retreat in June. Through the small and little incidents happened each day, I think we had come closer as a family unit. I also had more open conversation with my parents than before.
Chapter 2: Friends
Since most of my friends are no longer categorized as "teenagers," we are all busy with our own lives, jobs and studies. However, my bond with some friends grew mature and we understood friendship as supports. I also made some younger friends through the Brigade and mentor over their lives.
Chapter 3: Boys' Brigade
I spent all my Saturdays (and Sundays, some weekends) with the Brigade and I would say it was the best of my summer. The first highlight was the 19th Pesta we attended in Penang. As an instructor to the singing team, I've been through sweats and tears with the Boys. Then I've also conducted a number of award classes with the Boys: Drill, Hobbies and the Gold Award. It was quite an experience to complete so much at such a short period. Above all, I am glad I fulfilled one of my resolutions this year, which is to be appointed as an Officer in the company. The transition was challenging but it was a moment I've been awaiting since I promised myself to rise to that rank when I was 13.
Chapter 4: Studies
I took three online classes for the whole summer session. Plus the internship it was a 12 credits load. I struggled very much since the beginning of the session but adapted to the rush through the mid-session. Quizzes, assignments and writing projects took away most of my weekday nights. I am sorry to some of my friends who planned to hang out but I've put studies first.
Chapter 5: Work/internship
I was caught unprepared for this internship. By the grace of God I was offered a copywriter's position with Terence Yap at Creative Thumbprint. I worked two and a half months there as a copywriter intern and sometimes a brand strategist assistant. I seriously learned a lot from this industrial training and it has definitely been eye-opening.
In short, this summer was fruitful. I will cherish all the great memories I had from the summer and use them as motivations in time of need.
Well, its time to move on. Cheers, folks!
After a (4+12+4+2) hours flight, I am finally back to SCSU! It does really feel good to be back. Looking at the familiar buildings and faces around, I recollected some of the precious memories I had with the University last academic year.
One question raised during an introductory session in the Community Advisor (CA) training today was: How was your summer? Was it your best summer ever?
I answered yes, for sure.
Chapter 1: Family
I haven't been closer to my family than this summer. We went to Phuket islands for a family retreat in June. Through the small and little incidents happened each day, I think we had come closer as a family unit. I also had more open conversation with my parents than before.
Chapter 2: Friends
Since most of my friends are no longer categorized as "teenagers," we are all busy with our own lives, jobs and studies. However, my bond with some friends grew mature and we understood friendship as supports. I also made some younger friends through the Brigade and mentor over their lives.
Chapter 3: Boys' Brigade
I spent all my Saturdays (and Sundays, some weekends) with the Brigade and I would say it was the best of my summer. The first highlight was the 19th Pesta we attended in Penang. As an instructor to the singing team, I've been through sweats and tears with the Boys. Then I've also conducted a number of award classes with the Boys: Drill, Hobbies and the Gold Award. It was quite an experience to complete so much at such a short period. Above all, I am glad I fulfilled one of my resolutions this year, which is to be appointed as an Officer in the company. The transition was challenging but it was a moment I've been awaiting since I promised myself to rise to that rank when I was 13.
Chapter 4: Studies
I took three online classes for the whole summer session. Plus the internship it was a 12 credits load. I struggled very much since the beginning of the session but adapted to the rush through the mid-session. Quizzes, assignments and writing projects took away most of my weekday nights. I am sorry to some of my friends who planned to hang out but I've put studies first.
Chapter 5: Work/internship
I was caught unprepared for this internship. By the grace of God I was offered a copywriter's position with Terence Yap at Creative Thumbprint. I worked two and a half months there as a copywriter intern and sometimes a brand strategist assistant. I seriously learned a lot from this industrial training and it has definitely been eye-opening.
In short, this summer was fruitful. I will cherish all the great memories I had from the summer and use them as motivations in time of need.
There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter
Well, its time to move on. Cheers, folks!
Top 10 bad horror remakes
On friday I posted the best horror remakes out there-since so many of them tend to be shit. Undeniable, unbelievable shit. Well the time my friends has come. This is the TOP 10 of bad horror remakes. Actually the way Hollywood is going, the title could transformed in Top 100 buti do not want to write till next armageddon so I have to pick the worst, the ones that are truly terrible and horrible,
The Little Mermaid Disney Cartoon Animated Design
The Little Mermaid Disney Cartoon Animated DesignThe Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale of the same name. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, the film was originally released to theaters on November 17, 1989 and is the twenty-eighth film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, and the first of the Disney Renaissance.
After the success of the 1988 Disney/Amblin film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid is given credit for breathing life back into the animated feature film genre after a string of critical or commercial failures that dated back to the early 1980s. It also marked the start of the era known as the Disney Renaissance. A stage adaptation of the film with a book by Doug Wright and additional songs by Alan Menken and new lyricist Glenn Slater opened in Denver in July 2007 and began performances on Broadway.
Triton appears and confronts Ursula, but cannot destroy Ursula's contract with Ariel. Triton chooses to sacrifice himself for his daughter, and is transformed into a polyp. Ursula takes Triton's crown and trident, which was her plan from the beginning. Ursula uses her new power to gloat, transforming into a giant, and forming a whirlpool that disturbs several shipwrecks to the surface, one of which Eric commandeers. Just as Ursula is set to use the trident to destroy Ariel, Eric turns the wheel hard to port and runs Ursula through the abdomen with the ship's splintered bowsprit, mortally wounding her. With her last breaths, Ursula pulls the ship down with her, but Eric escapes to shore in time.
With Ursula gone, her power breaks and the polyps in Ursula's garden (including Triton) turn back into the old merpeople. Later, after seeing that Ariel really loves Eric and that Eric also saved him in the process, Triton willingly changes her from a mermaid into a human using his trident. She runs into Eric's arms, and the two finally kiss. In the final scene, an unspecified amount of time later, Ariel marries Eric in a wedding where both humans and merpeople attend.
After the success of the 1988 Disney/Amblin film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid is given credit for breathing life back into the animated feature film genre after a string of critical or commercial failures that dated back to the early 1980s. It also marked the start of the era known as the Disney Renaissance. A stage adaptation of the film with a book by Doug Wright and additional songs by Alan Menken and new lyricist Glenn Slater opened in Denver in July 2007 and began performances on Broadway.
Triton appears and confronts Ursula, but cannot destroy Ursula's contract with Ariel. Triton chooses to sacrifice himself for his daughter, and is transformed into a polyp. Ursula takes Triton's crown and trident, which was her plan from the beginning. Ursula uses her new power to gloat, transforming into a giant, and forming a whirlpool that disturbs several shipwrecks to the surface, one of which Eric commandeers. Just as Ursula is set to use the trident to destroy Ariel, Eric turns the wheel hard to port and runs Ursula through the abdomen with the ship's splintered bowsprit, mortally wounding her. With her last breaths, Ursula pulls the ship down with her, but Eric escapes to shore in time.
With Ursula gone, her power breaks and the polyps in Ursula's garden (including Triton) turn back into the old merpeople. Later, after seeing that Ariel really loves Eric and that Eric also saved him in the process, Triton willingly changes her from a mermaid into a human using his trident. She runs into Eric's arms, and the two finally kiss. In the final scene, an unspecified amount of time later, Ariel marries Eric in a wedding where both humans and merpeople attend.
Wall Disney Princess Cartoon Design
Wall Disney Princess Cartoon DesignThe perfect place to practice a waltz, not to mention trying on all those glass slippers. If you are creating a chair rail with paint, paint that first. Mark five sections with a pencil across the wall 1/3 high. Tape a string at one end of the wall and overly it on the pencil marks stretching it horizontally to the other end of the wall and tape. Stand back and visual review the string line to make sure it's straight. Adjust line if necessary. Using the string as a guide, align painters tape across the wall. Repeat the instructions 3 inches below the tape line.
Then use the Disney Princess Stencil from Imperial in CINDERELLAS BALL GOWN to create the pattern within the rectangles. To do so mark, mark the center of the panels, paint one stencil length. Then, depending on available space, add full or partial stencil lengths on either side of the center stencil. Add one stencil on top and below the center stencil.
Then use the Disney Princess Stencil from Imperial in CINDERELLAS BALL GOWN to create the pattern within the rectangles. To do so mark, mark the center of the panels, paint one stencil length. Then, depending on available space, add full or partial stencil lengths on either side of the center stencil. Add one stencil on top and below the center stencil.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon Disney
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon DisneyOswald was a character the Disney Studios created after Alice Comedies had run its course. The rabbit starred in a series of 26 animated black & white silent shorts (that were shown in major theaters with first-run movies) between 1927 and 1928. He also was the first Disney character to generate merchandise: a chocolate-covered marshmallow candy bar, a stencil set, and a pin-backed button. The idea for this character came about when Disney's film distributor Charles Mintz (who was now married to Alice distributor Margaret Winkler) suggested a change in direction to keep his animated shorts fresh.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is an anthropomorphic rabbit animated cartoon character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney for films distributed by Universal Pictures in the 1920s and 1930s. The majority rights to the character are currently held by The Walt Disney Company, with a few rights going to Universal. In February 2006, a number of minor assets including the rights to Oswald were acquired by the Walt Disney Company from NBC Universal as part of a deal that sent sportscaster Al Michaels from Disney’s ABC and ESPN to NBC Sports. At the time, ABC had lost its contract for NFL broadcast rights, and despite recently signing a long-term contract with ESPN, Michaels was interested in rejoining broadcast partner John Madden at NBC for the Sunday night package. Universal transferred the copyright in a cartoon character to Disney, and in exchange, Disney released Michaels from his employment contract, allowing him to sign with NBC.
The deal includes the rights to the character and the original 26 short films made by Disney (namely, most of the Oswald films produced from 1927 to 1928). Rights to the Lantz/Universal-produced Oswald films and other related products were not included, and therefore Oswald appears in both Disney releases and in Universal’s Woody Woodpecker and Friends collection. In January 2007, a T-shirt line from Comme de Garçon seems to have constituted the first new Disney Oswald merchandise. Following in December was a two-disc DVD set, The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, included in Wave Seven of the Walt Disney Treasures series. Several Oswald collectors’ figurines and a stuffed animal appeared shortly after the DVD set’s release. The Disney Store has also begun to introduce Oswald into its merchandise lines, including a canvas print and Christmas ornament that became available Fall 2007.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is an anthropomorphic rabbit animated cartoon character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney for films distributed by Universal Pictures in the 1920s and 1930s. The majority rights to the character are currently held by The Walt Disney Company, with a few rights going to Universal. In February 2006, a number of minor assets including the rights to Oswald were acquired by the Walt Disney Company from NBC Universal as part of a deal that sent sportscaster Al Michaels from Disney’s ABC and ESPN to NBC Sports. At the time, ABC had lost its contract for NFL broadcast rights, and despite recently signing a long-term contract with ESPN, Michaels was interested in rejoining broadcast partner John Madden at NBC for the Sunday night package. Universal transferred the copyright in a cartoon character to Disney, and in exchange, Disney released Michaels from his employment contract, allowing him to sign with NBC.
The deal includes the rights to the character and the original 26 short films made by Disney (namely, most of the Oswald films produced from 1927 to 1928). Rights to the Lantz/Universal-produced Oswald films and other related products were not included, and therefore Oswald appears in both Disney releases and in Universal’s Woody Woodpecker and Friends collection. In January 2007, a T-shirt line from Comme de Garçon seems to have constituted the first new Disney Oswald merchandise. Following in December was a two-disc DVD set, The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, included in Wave Seven of the Walt Disney Treasures series. Several Oswald collectors’ figurines and a stuffed animal appeared shortly after the DVD set’s release. The Disney Store has also begun to introduce Oswald into its merchandise lines, including a canvas print and Christmas ornament that became available Fall 2007.
Mickey Mouse Wall Disney Cartoon Series
Mickey Mouse Wall Disney Cartoon SeriesMickey Mouse is a cartoon character who has become an icon for the Walt Disney Company. Mickey Mouse was created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks and voiced by Walt Disney. The Walt Disney Company celebrates his birth as November 18, 1928 upon the release of Steamboat Willie, although Mickey had already appeared six months earlier in Plane Crazy (Steamboat Willie being the first Mickey Mouse Cartoon with sound). The anthropomorphic mouse has evolved from being simply a character in animated cartoons and comic strips to become one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Mickey is currently the main character in the Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse". Mickey is the leader of The Mickey Mouse Club.
Mickey's top trademark is his ears, and they have also become a trademark of the Disney company in general. Basic design of Mickey's ears is two very round ears that are attached to a very round head. Other than the 1940s Mickey, he and Minnie's ears have had the unusual characteristic of always being viewable with the same symmetry despite which direction that their respective head is facing. In other words, the ears are always generally in the same position as they are in a frontal view of the character, and appear to be sideways on their head when facing left or right.
A large part of Mickey's screen persona is his famously shy, falsetto voice. From his first speaking role in The Karnival Kid onward, Mickey was voiced by Walt Disney himself, a task in which Disney took great personal pride. (Carl Stalling and Clarence Nash allegedly did some uncredited ADR for Mickey in a few early shorts as well.) However, by 1946, Disney was becoming too busy with running the studio to do regular voice work (and it is speculated his cigarette habit had damaged his voice over the years), and during the recording of the Mickey and the Beanstalk section of Fun and Fancy Free, Mickey's voice was handed over to veteran Disney musician and actor Jimmy MacDonald.
Mickey's top trademark is his ears, and they have also become a trademark of the Disney company in general. Basic design of Mickey's ears is two very round ears that are attached to a very round head. Other than the 1940s Mickey, he and Minnie's ears have had the unusual characteristic of always being viewable with the same symmetry despite which direction that their respective head is facing. In other words, the ears are always generally in the same position as they are in a frontal view of the character, and appear to be sideways on their head when facing left or right.
A large part of Mickey's screen persona is his famously shy, falsetto voice. From his first speaking role in The Karnival Kid onward, Mickey was voiced by Walt Disney himself, a task in which Disney took great personal pride. (Carl Stalling and Clarence Nash allegedly did some uncredited ADR for Mickey in a few early shorts as well.) However, by 1946, Disney was becoming too busy with running the studio to do regular voice work (and it is speculated his cigarette habit had damaged his voice over the years), and during the recording of the Mickey and the Beanstalk section of Fun and Fancy Free, Mickey's voice was handed over to veteran Disney musician and actor Jimmy MacDonald.
Top 10 horror remakes!
You know the above title is misleading. Mostly the remakes are just and plain bad. So bad that they make my eyes bleed. Hollywood discovered the newest (and boring) trend of re-imaging classic horror films that (not necessarily) are considered among the best horror examples ever. What happened with that blast-from-the-ass idea? Well let's take a closer look and observe how the whole thing started
Del Toro’s next film is….”The haunted mansion”!
There was much speculation after the resign from the movie adaptation of “The Hobbit” what Del Toro (Guillermo) would do. Some wanted to see “The mountain of Madness”, others a new version of Frankestein. In a surprising move, Del Toro announced his next film at this year’s comic con which started yesterday in San Diego, California. His intention is to take the “Haunted mansion” ride and make it
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 official photo.
Jerry Bruckheimmer, the producer behind the original Pirates trilogy, posted this photo from his twitter account. What’s the still about? About Johnny Depp as Captain Jack of course in full costume! He looks exactly how you want him to look! Shooting just started at the end of june in Hawai. Honestly can not wait about “Pirates of the Caribbean: on stranger tides”. The cast includes Jeffrey Rush
Director of “The Avengers” is… Joss Whedon
Another big announcement on this year’s comic con is the avengers project. For those who do not know jack shit, “The avengers” involves a superhero team being led from Captain America (Chris Evans) and includes the likes of Black Widow (I guess Scarlett Johanson), Hulk (Edward Norton won’t reprise his role..so who then ??), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), War Machine (Don Cheadle) and others.
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RED- sign me up!
Sorry just watched trailer 2 for a film called “RED” starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman and John Malcovitz all in the price of one ticket! All the above are ex assassins for CIA who all live a quiet life. That is, until one day which an uber badass assassin tries to kill die-hard BW. Since his identity has been compromised, he reassembles his old team in a last effort to survive
In Three Days...
It seems really quickly passed. How I wish I have another three months to spend in this comfort zone. In three days, I will be returning to the place where I will do nothing besides going to classes, attending events and meetings, making international friends, and working a part-time job - a totally good-boy-life.
God has been really merciful to me this summer. I will not forget the good times I had in this place. Now I understand why everyone in St. Cloud looks forward to summer so much.
Life just move on no matter how hard I try to how it back. I wish time could stop for a moment so I could spend it with the person I missed most right now.
One year...or two, I am not so sure. What I am sure of is that I will not be back by next summer. I will most likely have to job hunt after graduation. That leads me to no chance for returning within the year.
I realized I have become dependent again. I refrained from making my own decisions, taking care of my daily routines, and simply living by others. I used to enjoy living alone when I am in St. Cloud. Since the beginning of the summer, I realized that I prefer staying with friends and family.
This makes it even harder to part right now.
Yes, with the advancement of networking technology, virtue meetings are no issue. I still feel there's a lack in that. Even on MSN video conference, I feel sometimes that I am speaking to the screen, not the person in the chatter box.
But I promise to live strong. This is the road I've chosen and I want to make the best out of it. I want to be an example for the younger ones, showing that nothing is impossible to a willing heart. And by the grace of God I can survive these years.
One phrase that I learn this summer: The Earth is round.
Whichever direction we may be venturing into now may lead us to a same destination. There must be a day we will line-cross and meet one another again.
In this three days, I am preparing myself physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually for the departure.
I will fly on the 8th August (Sunday), 2:20pm, KLIA. Hope to see you guys there!
Cheers~!
Last Camp
This will be the last camp before I can sleep over in the church premise for a BB camp for soon. It was the 1st KL Juniors Leadership Camp that was held from Friday till Sunday. Thanks to our very own Captain and the First Lady, this camp was made possible.
The Boys did enjoy themselves very much in this camp. As an assigned mentor, I bonded with a few Junior leaders. I also taught a session on upfront speaking. Overall, I enjoyed sharing my bits and pieces with the younger generation; it is how I feel I can "payback" to 1st KL for its training upon me.
Also, having had the final presentations taken place during the camp, I am coming to the final sprint with the Gold Award candidates. It was not as simple as thought to just prepare the Boys for their application to this national award. I believe there was none in 1st KL history that 12 Boys applying for this award all at once. Nonetheless, it was a good experience and I would volunteer to take up similar task if given the chance in the future.
After camp break, I went for a K session with my fellow brothers. It's been long since we last shouted our lungs out in the K room like no body's business. It was worth the sore throat.
I look forward to nothing but just a more fruitful week ahead. Cheers!
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