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October 10, 2009
September 15, 2009
Crop Circles
Google has done it again. Not weeks after their 'unexplained phenomenon' doodle, today they've confuzzled the world yet again with a new crop circles doodle. What exactly could all this mean? Also, similar to last time, Google sent out a tweet, in it were the coordinates to a supposed UFO sighting from 20 years ago. Something else that's strange is the fact that this time, the 'L' in Google is missing, whereas the previous incident had a poor 'O' being abducted. Could this be some build up to one of Google's future products? But also, doesn't this scare you just a little as to how much power Google really has over the Internet? With countless users setting is as their homepage, if, say, Google were to use these doodles to advertise a product, it's hard to believe how many people would unsuspectingly follow the links.
So, what are your ideas on these Google doodles? They certainly are stirring up discussion across the 'net.
So, what are your ideas on these Google doodles? They certainly are stirring up discussion across the 'net.
September 5, 2009
Unexplained Phenomenon
People opened their browsers to see a Google Doodle, except it certainly wasn't anything they could have expected. Instead of commemorating a special event or anniversary, like they have done countless times in the past, the Doodle was of a flying saucer 'abducting' one the of O's in Google. In addition to this strange event, Google posted on their Twitter account a cryptic message, which, when translated, spells out 'All your O are Belong to us'. When the doodle is clicked, it directs the user to a google search, the key words being 'unexplained phenomenon'.
What do you think this means? Post your speculations in the comments!
What do you think this means? Post your speculations in the comments!
September 1, 2009
Revolution in Flash
Ever played DDR? You know, Dance Dance Revolution? Have you at least heard of it? You know, that game where the arrows are scrolling and you have to step on the corresponding arrow on your dance pad? Yeah, so you know what I'm talking about. Sure, it doesn't compare to real dancing, it looks quite silly in fact, but, you know, you're getting excercise, so why now play it?
Now, what if you could experience all the thrill of hitting arrows at the right time, but without the silly jumping and sweating? Not interested? Well too bad, because you've already started reading, and there's nothing you can do to stop! That's right, imagine, seeing the score go up, your combo climbing higher and higher, but without the dance mats, because everyone knows peripherals are gimmicky right? (right?)
Well, you can have all that and more with Flash Flash Revolution, a flash based clone of Dance Dance Revolution, the classic rhythm game. With only the four arrow keys on your keyboard you can be accumulating 'perfects' and collecting all the tokens and achievements, increasing your grand total score with every game, and proving to everyone how epically awesome you are. And when you need to rest, there's always the option of 'chilling out' with friends and strangers on the forums and chat rooms, only to come back rejuvenated for multiplayer battles. And if that's not enough, why not participate in a tournament, or the many contests scattered around the site.
Oh, and what about the song selection? Well, there aren't any big names out there, except maybe a Disturbed song or something of the like scattered here and there, but it's what you would expect from a game like this, right? Look at DDR for example; not many names in lights there. Sure Rock Band and Guitar Hero, are up to the brim with them, but that's what you would expect, right? With many genres to choose from, as well as extra songs you can purchase with credits (or save them up to unlock songs that require a minimum balance of credits), there are over 700 public songs to choose from, and that number increases every week.
But, I'm sure you've had enough of this advertisement-like article, so why don't you stop listening to me and try it for yourself? It may seem difficult at first, but, if you have any knowledge of music-based games, you'll come to expect things like that. Don't let it intimidate you, just keep practicing! In no time you'll be seeing yourself improve! Watch those hours fly away!
Visit flashflashrevolution.com!
Now, what if you could experience all the thrill of hitting arrows at the right time, but without the silly jumping and sweating? Not interested? Well too bad, because you've already started reading, and there's nothing you can do to stop! That's right, imagine, seeing the score go up, your combo climbing higher and higher, but without the dance mats, because everyone knows peripherals are gimmicky right? (right?)
Well, you can have all that and more with Flash Flash Revolution, a flash based clone of Dance Dance Revolution, the classic rhythm game. With only the four arrow keys on your keyboard you can be accumulating 'perfects' and collecting all the tokens and achievements, increasing your grand total score with every game, and proving to everyone how epically awesome you are. And when you need to rest, there's always the option of 'chilling out' with friends and strangers on the forums and chat rooms, only to come back rejuvenated for multiplayer battles. And if that's not enough, why not participate in a tournament, or the many contests scattered around the site.
Oh, and what about the song selection? Well, there aren't any big names out there, except maybe a Disturbed song or something of the like scattered here and there, but it's what you would expect from a game like this, right? Look at DDR for example; not many names in lights there. Sure Rock Band and Guitar Hero, are up to the brim with them, but that's what you would expect, right? With many genres to choose from, as well as extra songs you can purchase with credits (or save them up to unlock songs that require a minimum balance of credits), there are over 700 public songs to choose from, and that number increases every week.
But, I'm sure you've had enough of this advertisement-like article, so why don't you stop listening to me and try it for yourself? It may seem difficult at first, but, if you have any knowledge of music-based games, you'll come to expect things like that. Don't let it intimidate you, just keep practicing! In no time you'll be seeing yourself improve! Watch those hours fly away!
Visit flashflashrevolution.com!
August 22, 2009
The Adventures of Professor Layton
Whether or not you own a DS, once in a while you words 'Professor Layton' may brush by you. Exactly who is Professor Layton? Graduating from the most prestigious university which will not be named at the spry age of 16, it was no mystery that this man was remarkably bright. Earning every single honour humanly possible, Layton went on to become a world-renowned scientist, detective, and professor for philosophy and sciences, as well as achieving multiple awards for his works and papers. Now 36, Professor -- or, to be more accurate, Dr. Layton resides in a politically neutral zone, where he spends most of his time developing ground-breaking technologies, while simultaneously writing best-selling books about the mysteries of life, the universe, and everything. But of course only in his free time from teaching classes at an extremely prestigious and unnamed university.
Now, you may be asking yourself, if this man, this extraordinary Messiah, is so famous, then how come I, the audience who is currently thinking to him or herself this question, have never heard of him anywhere? Well, it's simple, really. The reason Layton is generally unheard of in the media and around the world is because (pause)... he doesn't exist. That's right. Layton is a pigment of our imagination, in which I just created while writing the introduction to this article. Why? I don't know. I guess I just like making excruciatingly long articles. Anyways. But, although this man does not exist in our world, it does not mean he doesn't exist at all. Co-starring the aptly named Professor Layton series, an amazing (so far) series of puzzle games on the DS developed by Level-5.
Professor Layton is but a humble 'professor', although it's not quite clear why he holds that title, other than the fact that he is really smart, and that he knows a lot of puzzles. A lot of puzzles. I mean, it would be hard to walk 5 meters (or yards, whatever) with him without having to answer on of his puzzles. You wouldn't want him at your grandmother's funeral because when he sees the casket he'll be all like "Say, do you know the process of which a casket is made? Well, here's a riddle for you to figure out...", and then -- OK, enough digression.
Where was I? Ah yes. As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by myself, the Professor Layton series is a fantastic bunch of puzzle games, where you follow Professor Layton, played by himself, as he explores mysteries in an intriguing storyline accompanied by his trusty sidekick, Luke, who is just as annoying with just as many puzzles under his hat. (speaking of hats, Professor Layton's hat is just the bomb -- google him, you'll see what I mean.)
So, why am I writing about this? Other than telling you that's it's a great game and if you ever get the chance, you should buy it, the reason I'm writing about this is because it just so happens to be the North American release of the second game in the four-part series; Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, which follows the gang after the exciting and unexpected twists and turns of the first game, Professor Layton and the Curious Village. The gameplay, which consists solely of solving puzzles and watching the story unfold (although your role in the story is not as passive as what I'm describing) is fantastic and surprisingly not dull at all, but that's only part of the game. The real treat of these games are the storylines, which, when you first wander into the game, seem simple and no big deal, but, as you explore and talk to NPC's, becomes much, much more than you bargained for.
Overall, the first game was fantastic, and the second in the series changes nothing of the core gameplay, while still delivering a great new game. But really, the only way to understand is to try it out. In stores now, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box.
Now, you may be asking yourself, if this man, this extraordinary Messiah, is so famous, then how come I, the audience who is currently thinking to him or herself this question, have never heard of him anywhere? Well, it's simple, really. The reason Layton is generally unheard of in the media and around the world is because (pause)... he doesn't exist. That's right. Layton is a pigment of our imagination, in which I just created while writing the introduction to this article. Why? I don't know. I guess I just like making excruciatingly long articles. Anyways. But, although this man does not exist in our world, it does not mean he doesn't exist at all. Co-starring the aptly named Professor Layton series, an amazing (so far) series of puzzle games on the DS developed by Level-5.
Professor Layton is but a humble 'professor', although it's not quite clear why he holds that title, other than the fact that he is really smart, and that he knows a lot of puzzles. A lot of puzzles. I mean, it would be hard to walk 5 meters (or yards, whatever) with him without having to answer on of his puzzles. You wouldn't want him at your grandmother's funeral because when he sees the casket he'll be all like "Say, do you know the process of which a casket is made? Well, here's a riddle for you to figure out...", and then -- OK, enough digression.
Where was I? Ah yes. As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by myself, the Professor Layton series is a fantastic bunch of puzzle games, where you follow Professor Layton, played by himself, as he explores mysteries in an intriguing storyline accompanied by his trusty sidekick, Luke, who is just as annoying with just as many puzzles under his hat. (speaking of hats, Professor Layton's hat is just the bomb -- google him, you'll see what I mean.)
So, why am I writing about this? Other than telling you that's it's a great game and if you ever get the chance, you should buy it, the reason I'm writing about this is because it just so happens to be the North American release of the second game in the four-part series; Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, which follows the gang after the exciting and unexpected twists and turns of the first game, Professor Layton and the Curious Village. The gameplay, which consists solely of solving puzzles and watching the story unfold (although your role in the story is not as passive as what I'm describing) is fantastic and surprisingly not dull at all, but that's only part of the game. The real treat of these games are the storylines, which, when you first wander into the game, seem simple and no big deal, but, as you explore and talk to NPC's, becomes much, much more than you bargained for.
Overall, the first game was fantastic, and the second in the series changes nothing of the core gameplay, while still delivering a great new game. But really, the only way to understand is to try it out. In stores now, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box.
August 19, 2009
Why is it that no one knows what OddWorld is?
I mean seriously, no one, none of my friends, none of cousins, no one!
It's so good though! here's a message to all of you, if your reading this, go google OddWorld, seriously, go do it.
For those of you who never heard of it, the first Oddworld game, Abe's Oddysee, came out in 1997 for the original Playstation, DOS, and the PC. The game was critically acclaimed for its puzzle/platform gameplay and it's eyepopping graphics. The game was such a huge succes, that it spawned a sequel, Abe's Exoddus, which integrated he mazing new feature of slapping people. Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee came out in 2001 bringing Oddworld to the 3rd dimension, and obviouslly, just like any other Oddworld game, it was a masterpiece. Finally in 2005, they released Stranger's Wrath, which combined firist person shoothing with 3d-platforming. So now you know and knowing is half the battle.
For Abe's Oddysee and Exoddus demos:
August 13, 2009
Back (For the Summer At Least)
"Its been such a long time
I think I should be going, yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rolling"
Boston said it best in Foreplay/Longtime. I think I'll be back at least for a little while.
David
I think I should be going, yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rolling"
Boston said it best in Foreplay/Longtime. I think I'll be back at least for a little while.
David
August 12, 2009
Regarding Hayao Miyazaki's Newest Film
Woah, it's been a long time, and I know I shouldn't be thouching this blog anymore, but there's just this one thing that has been bothering me for the last few days, and, if you read the title (if you haven't, it's right there), it is about Miyazaki's newest masterpiece: Ponyo (on the Cliff by the Sea (this is the full title, I just refer to it as Ponyo)) .
Now, don't get me wrong, Ponyo is a brilliant movie, and everyone of you should definitely check out. But wait, you say you don't like anime? This movie, as well as Miyazaki's other creations, are a step above anime, and shouldn't even be compared to shows such as Naruto, Bleach, whatever.
So we've established that Ponyo is a great movie, so what's bothering me? Well, everything was great until Disney decided to ruin the English dub (where they 'dub' over the voices) by choosing a horrible, dreadful, absolutely unspeakable cast. So you're asking, what do you mean, they did pretty well with Spirited Away's dub! (okay, none of you asked me that, but now you have to listen to my answer)
Before we get to that, let me give you some background on Ponyo (I know, I'm jumping all over the place, stay with me now). It's about a mermaid-girl who is found by this boy, and they become friends, but their friendship causes an imbalance in the nature, Ponyo's father, knowing of this imbalance, tries to take her back. Anyways, it's a great movie, and it has a nice song too. Ponyo is this innocent girl voiced by an innocent girl in the Japanese version, and the boy who finds Ponyo is also cool. In fact, all the characters are voiced brilliantly, no problems.
Okay, now that you have some knowledge, I can now explain what is bothering so freaking much. Where was I? Oh yes, Disney chose the worst imaginable cast to voice the English version of this movie, guess who they are. Ponyo is voiced by Noah Cyrus. No, it's no coincidence; she is the sister of one of the worst musicians, that's right, Miley Cyrus. And that's not all. Guess who the voices the boy? Frankie Jonas. That's right. His last name is enough to make me writhe in loathing; he is a brother of the infamous Jonas Brothers. You see where I'm going? But sure, just because they cast is bad doesn't mean the movie will be bad, right? WRONG. That is as far from the truth as possible. Here, let me give you an example: as I mention before, Ponyo has a theme song, and here are links to the Japanese version, and then the English version. Listen to both of them, see what I mean.
Japanese - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trm4roeuZ54
English - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Gh760tGmU
Have you watched both of them? No? Don't worry, I'll wait.
Done? Good, how was it?
If you want, there is more you can compare, the voices of the characters can be heard in the movie trailers, and, although most of you may not understand what they say in Japanese, I can assure you it's more meaningful than the English counterpart.
So, in the end, what can we learn from this horrible abomination Disney has spawned? Well, for one thing, the English dubs, or voice-overs, are usually worse than just having subtitles, although there are a few exceptions. Shows like Naruto, anything by 4Kids, and a lot of others, including the English version of Ponyo coming out August 14th (why that's tomorrow!), are just a few examples of poor voice acting.
What else have we learned? Is that it? Oh wait, the fact that Disney, a one very honest company, doesn't care anymore about the quality of their products, but instead that it appeals as much to prepubescent American girls as possible? What? We already knew that didn't we? It's obvious, just look, the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, all those horrible shows on Family; unless you've been living under a rock on the ocean floor (cough), it would be extremely apparent that Disney has become a greedy monster. Disney could have chosen anyone with even an ounce of talent, but, instead, they decided to ride on the 'success' of their teen 'idols' and chose siblings of their 'stars'. But, I digress, enough about Disney, I'll save the details for another post.
Well, in the end, not everyone will agree with what's been said. In fact, there are people out there who would explode with rage after reading this, as, unfortunately, there are people out there devoid of a sense of music, and oblivious to the world around them other than what Disney feeds them. Of course, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is a fantastic movie, but what Disney has done is outright unacceptable. Please, is you want to see this movie, if it kills you, do not watch the English version. You'll be thankful you watched the sub.
What do you think? What are your opinions on this? Is Disney great, providing families with high-quality entertainment, or are they milking their franchises?
-Michael
goombainthepark@gmail.com
If you can's swallow it, don't follow it.
Now, don't get me wrong, Ponyo is a brilliant movie, and everyone of you should definitely check out. But wait, you say you don't like anime? This movie, as well as Miyazaki's other creations, are a step above anime, and shouldn't even be compared to shows such as Naruto, Bleach, whatever.
So we've established that Ponyo is a great movie, so what's bothering me? Well, everything was great until Disney decided to ruin the English dub (where they 'dub' over the voices) by choosing a horrible, dreadful, absolutely unspeakable cast. So you're asking, what do you mean, they did pretty well with Spirited Away's dub! (okay, none of you asked me that, but now you have to listen to my answer)
Before we get to that, let me give you some background on Ponyo (I know, I'm jumping all over the place, stay with me now). It's about a mermaid-girl who is found by this boy, and they become friends, but their friendship causes an imbalance in the nature, Ponyo's father, knowing of this imbalance, tries to take her back. Anyways, it's a great movie, and it has a nice song too. Ponyo is this innocent girl voiced by an innocent girl in the Japanese version, and the boy who finds Ponyo is also cool. In fact, all the characters are voiced brilliantly, no problems.
Okay, now that you have some knowledge, I can now explain what is bothering so freaking much. Where was I? Oh yes, Disney chose the worst imaginable cast to voice the English version of this movie, guess who they are. Ponyo is voiced by Noah Cyrus. No, it's no coincidence; she is the sister of one of the worst musicians, that's right, Miley Cyrus. And that's not all. Guess who the voices the boy? Frankie Jonas. That's right. His last name is enough to make me writhe in loathing; he is a brother of the infamous Jonas Brothers. You see where I'm going? But sure, just because they cast is bad doesn't mean the movie will be bad, right? WRONG. That is as far from the truth as possible. Here, let me give you an example: as I mention before, Ponyo has a theme song, and here are links to the Japanese version, and then the English version. Listen to both of them, see what I mean.
Japanese - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trm4roeuZ54
English - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Gh760tGmU
Have you watched both of them? No? Don't worry, I'll wait.
Done? Good, how was it?
If you want, there is more you can compare, the voices of the characters can be heard in the movie trailers, and, although most of you may not understand what they say in Japanese, I can assure you it's more meaningful than the English counterpart.
So, in the end, what can we learn from this horrible abomination Disney has spawned? Well, for one thing, the English dubs, or voice-overs, are usually worse than just having subtitles, although there are a few exceptions. Shows like Naruto, anything by 4Kids, and a lot of others, including the English version of Ponyo coming out August 14th (why that's tomorrow!), are just a few examples of poor voice acting.
What else have we learned? Is that it? Oh wait, the fact that Disney, a one very honest company, doesn't care anymore about the quality of their products, but instead that it appeals as much to prepubescent American girls as possible? What? We already knew that didn't we? It's obvious, just look, the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, all those horrible shows on Family; unless you've been living under a rock on the ocean floor (cough), it would be extremely apparent that Disney has become a greedy monster. Disney could have chosen anyone with even an ounce of talent, but, instead, they decided to ride on the 'success' of their teen 'idols' and chose siblings of their 'stars'. But, I digress, enough about Disney, I'll save the details for another post.
Well, in the end, not everyone will agree with what's been said. In fact, there are people out there who would explode with rage after reading this, as, unfortunately, there are people out there devoid of a sense of music, and oblivious to the world around them other than what Disney feeds them. Of course, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is a fantastic movie, but what Disney has done is outright unacceptable. Please, is you want to see this movie, if it kills you, do not watch the English version. You'll be thankful you watched the sub.
What do you think? What are your opinions on this? Is Disney great, providing families with high-quality entertainment, or are they milking their franchises?
-Michael
goombainthepark@gmail.com
If you can's swallow it, don't follow it.
February 8, 2009
Gordon Freeman is a smelly boy
It has occurred to me that throughout the entire series of Half-Life Gordon Freeman has never eaten, drunk, done his "washroom business", shaved, or even taken a bath for that matter. Let's not forget, with all that running he must work up a sweat. Also, in Left4Dead, how is it that 4 people can kill so many zombies but a whole city can't kill one? Plus, if get attacked by a zombie, you shoot the zombie, and the blood gets into your cut, don't you turn into a zombie?
It has occurred to me that throughout the entire series of Half-Life Gordon Freeman has never eaten, drunk, done his "washroom business", shaved, or even taken a bath for that matter. Let's not forget, with all that running he must work up a sweat. Also, in Left4Dead, how is it that 4 people can kill so many zombies but a whole city can't kill one? Plus, if get attacked by a zombie, you shoot the zombie, and the blood gets into your cut, don't you turn into a zombie?
February 3, 2009
Rebuttal Against the Female-First Advocates.
To start off, I would like to ask any female-first advocates to not bomb my house upon finishing this article. I honestly attempted to be as non-biased as possible.
~David Yun
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In our current society, there are and were many problems; racism, gayness, and human rights. But the cause that has created by-far, the most ruckus is the gender-equality argument. I, for one, agree to some of the demands. But by my standards, gender-equality does not equal ladies first. Gender equality should not be only males nor should it be only females. Some of the requests by some of these groups are quite preposterous like changing the spelling of "woman" so that it is no longer a derivative of the word "man". One suggestion was "womun" and with the plural being womin.
Some females believe that because the man has been the ruler for countless centuries, that it is now there turn but I believe that there really is no point in crying over spilt milk. Instead of demanding that women be automatically rulers, they should step up and do something Hilary Clinton-esque.
One instance of a female first advocate advocating that especially pissed me off was when I encountered a woman in the mens' room at Chapters. Now before I elaborate, I would like you to picture a man in the womens' room. Can you picture the ruckus that I am? This woman not only was in the wrong place, she made it blatantly obvious that this was intentional by exclaiming, "Crickey! Imagine that! A woman in the mens room."
All in all, I am not really against the gender-equality issue but am against the female-first advocates. To give your insight on the issue either post a comment or email the crew at thejdmblog@gmail.com
~David Yun
~David Yun
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In our current society, there are and were many problems; racism, gayness, and human rights. But the cause that has created by-far, the most ruckus is the gender-equality argument. I, for one, agree to some of the demands. But by my standards, gender-equality does not equal ladies first. Gender equality should not be only males nor should it be only females. Some of the requests by some of these groups are quite preposterous like changing the spelling of "woman" so that it is no longer a derivative of the word "man". One suggestion was "womun" and with the plural being womin.
Some females believe that because the man has been the ruler for countless centuries, that it is now there turn but I believe that there really is no point in crying over spilt milk. Instead of demanding that women be automatically rulers, they should step up and do something Hilary Clinton-esque.
One instance of a female first advocate advocating that especially pissed me off was when I encountered a woman in the mens' room at Chapters. Now before I elaborate, I would like you to picture a man in the womens' room. Can you picture the ruckus that I am? This woman not only was in the wrong place, she made it blatantly obvious that this was intentional by exclaiming, "Crickey! Imagine that! A woman in the mens room."
All in all, I am not really against the gender-equality issue but am against the female-first advocates. To give your insight on the issue either post a comment or email the crew at thejdmblog@gmail.com
~David Yun
Apology followed by Campaign Speech.
First off, I as the main admin, would like to apologize for not posting much and the numerous amount of relatively short posts that there are. Also, it has come to my attention that the poll has not been updated and I am also sorry for that occurring. As a gift from myself to you, I have decided to write a rather lengthy blogpost today.
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The following excerpt is a lengthened version of my campaign speech for the "election" that occurred in our classroom today:
"Do you like freedom, fresh air and green grass? How about black jellybeans, burnt toast and wilted dandelions? If you chose the first three, I am delighted to tell you that I am your perfect candidate. In voting for me, you will not only benefit me, but you as well.
It came to my attention that while many of you are capable of speaking for yourself, most of you tend to clam up and remain silent. I live by a very simple policy: You either lead, follow or get the hell out of the way. I chose lead but some of you will choose get out of the way. If you chose that, then it should be your first priority to "man" up and either lead or follow.
I bring several talents to the hypothetical table that Ajith has mentioned. First off, I have voice, charisma, "leadership" and (sigh) excellent character.
Please remember that by voting for me, you are voting for fresh air and freedom"
First off, I used several fallacies in my speech. For instance, what the hell does freedom and fresh air have to do with being a class rep? If you find anymore, post them in the comments!
~David Yun
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The following excerpt is a lengthened version of my campaign speech for the "election" that occurred in our classroom today:
"Do you like freedom, fresh air and green grass? How about black jellybeans, burnt toast and wilted dandelions? If you chose the first three, I am delighted to tell you that I am your perfect candidate. In voting for me, you will not only benefit me, but you as well.
It came to my attention that while many of you are capable of speaking for yourself, most of you tend to clam up and remain silent. I live by a very simple policy: You either lead, follow or get the hell out of the way. I chose lead but some of you will choose get out of the way. If you chose that, then it should be your first priority to "man" up and either lead or follow.
I bring several talents to the hypothetical table that Ajith has mentioned. First off, I have voice, charisma, "leadership" and (sigh) excellent character.
Please remember that by voting for me, you are voting for fresh air and freedom"
First off, I used several fallacies in my speech. For instance, what the hell does freedom and fresh air have to do with being a class rep? If you find anymore, post them in the comments!
~David Yun
February 1, 2009
January 28, 2009
Pasta
Sure, your school cafeteria is bad but let's put that into perspective:
1. Our school doesn't even have a cafeteria. All we have is the worst catering service in the world and a drink machine that never works. And for that matter, we don't have a school nurse, any string instruments and no doors or washrooms upstairs. Instead, we just spend all our money painting our driveway every two weeks.
2. We have to suffer the wrath of a "special promotion" called pasta lunches. The deal is a few days a year, we don't bring lunches but instead, we order pasta for what, $5 for a 15 cm container of penne. Now, sure it doesn't sound so bad right now, and that's what I thought when I decided I would order the stuff. But then I tasted it:
Well first of all, they claimed it was homemade pasta from a deli but, in reality, the only two places it could have come from are our crappy catering service (which only serves raw food), and Walmart's disounted expired food section. Moreover, you paid $1 extra to have any type of sauce on your pasta but they barely gave you any and it all settled at the bottom as a watery soup (expired soup, of course). Now, moving on to the actual pasta. Right off the bat, let me say that there were maybe 20 pieces of pasta in total that they gave you ($0.25/piece). Also, every piece was either undercooked, or just totally raw with a blindfold on, you might have thought it was Captain Crunch cereal (it probably would have tasted a lot better with a bit of milk). And lastly, I found that there were solid pieces of who know's what buried in the depths of the not-even-food-anymore.
So maybe the cafeteria chef, who you think is a zombie, isn't so bad after all.
toouseful.blogspot.com
1. Our school doesn't even have a cafeteria. All we have is the worst catering service in the world and a drink machine that never works. And for that matter, we don't have a school nurse, any string instruments and no doors or washrooms upstairs. Instead, we just spend all our money painting our driveway every two weeks.
2. We have to suffer the wrath of a "special promotion" called pasta lunches. The deal is a few days a year, we don't bring lunches but instead, we order pasta for what, $5 for a 15 cm container of penne. Now, sure it doesn't sound so bad right now, and that's what I thought when I decided I would order the stuff. But then I tasted it:
Well first of all, they claimed it was homemade pasta from a deli but, in reality, the only two places it could have come from are our crappy catering service (which only serves raw food), and Walmart's disounted expired food section. Moreover, you paid $1 extra to have any type of sauce on your pasta but they barely gave you any and it all settled at the bottom as a watery soup (expired soup, of course). Now, moving on to the actual pasta. Right off the bat, let me say that there were maybe 20 pieces of pasta in total that they gave you ($0.25/piece). Also, every piece was either undercooked, or just totally raw with a blindfold on, you might have thought it was Captain Crunch cereal (it probably would have tasted a lot better with a bit of milk). And lastly, I found that there were solid pieces of who know's what buried in the depths of the not-even-food-anymore.
So maybe the cafeteria chef, who you think is a zombie, isn't so bad after all.
toouseful.blogspot.com
January 26, 2009
It has come to my attention that milk has apparently fooled you into drinking it, something has deceived you my brethren. What is this? Chocolate milk my friends. It is just as bad as regular milk, but Indian. Damn you, you laddu-eating bastards! (I'm not trying to be racist, I'm Indian myself, well, Sri Lankan, close enough). And strawberry milk my friends? Communist milk.
On an unrelated topic it concerns me that Valve is spending most of its time working on L4D instead of TF2 or HL2: EP3. But the good thing is that people are enjoying it, well, except some...
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vEet-QOZ4ng
(I did not make this video)
I guess I shall end this post by leaving two reminders:
1. Spread the word about this blog
2. No one likes a dull golash.
That's all and remember:
Das A Very Shiny Golash
On an unrelated topic it concerns me that Valve is spending most of its time working on L4D instead of TF2 or HL2: EP3. But the good thing is that people are enjoying it, well, except some...
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vEet-QOZ4ng
(I did not make this video)
I guess I shall end this post by leaving two reminders:
1. Spread the word about this blog
2. No one likes a dull golash.
That's all and remember:
Das A Very Shiny Golash
January 18, 2009
January 11, 2009
50 Ways To Be A Jackass PT. 2
1. Attempt to spray paint the message "Friends is the best F***ing show ever!" one every building in Toronto.
2. Try to make a petition that will make The Maker of Saw create : Saw Admiral Ackbar Edition.
3. Go on Yahoo Questions and ask "Is it bad if my ass crack disappears?"
4. Tattoo "Friends is the best F***ing show ever!" on your chest and back.
5. Tape two pieces of paper on your mouth, go to a Goth Library and say "Hey everyone! I'm a walrus!"
6. Get everyone of your teeth pulled out, and as your walking out of the office, spit your cotton out, go up to an old lady and say "Hey granny! I want to be just like you!" Then open your mouth as wide as possible.
7. Photoshop a picture of the Blue Man Group with afros and show it to every single person in Toronto.
8. Go to a fancy restaurant, and when you get your water go into the kitchen with your glass, splash the water in the chefs face, say "You call this water!", air hump, then moonwalk out of the building.
9. Write on your house "Friends is the best F***king show ever!" in your own blood.
10. Go to Mandarin, pick up a waffle, shout "This isn't Chinese food!" then throw it on the ground.
1. Attempt to spray paint the message "Friends is the best F***ing show ever!" one every building in Toronto.
2. Try to make a petition that will make The Maker of Saw create : Saw Admiral Ackbar Edition.
3. Go on Yahoo Questions and ask "Is it bad if my ass crack disappears?"
4. Tattoo "Friends is the best F***ing show ever!" on your chest and back.
5. Tape two pieces of paper on your mouth, go to a Goth Library and say "Hey everyone! I'm a walrus!"
6. Get everyone of your teeth pulled out, and as your walking out of the office, spit your cotton out, go up to an old lady and say "Hey granny! I want to be just like you!" Then open your mouth as wide as possible.
7. Photoshop a picture of the Blue Man Group with afros and show it to every single person in Toronto.
8. Go to a fancy restaurant, and when you get your water go into the kitchen with your glass, splash the water in the chefs face, say "You call this water!", air hump, then moonwalk out of the building.
9. Write on your house "Friends is the best F***king show ever!" in your own blood.
10. Go to Mandarin, pick up a waffle, shout "This isn't Chinese food!" then throw it on the ground.
January 9, 2009
Wii Fit
Here you have it. Our poll winner!
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Nintendo's newest and most hyped game yet, is the somewhat highly expected Wii Fit. This package includes a Wii Balance Board, and the Wii Fit game with over 30 activities for $100. This game has been anticipated in some places (such as New York) beyond belief, but is it really worth the price?
1. The "revolutionary" Balance Board
The balance board used in Wii Fit, is not actually much work at all. On a video on Youtube, Japanese workers explain that the their "amazing invention" is just a few load cells here and there to detect where your weight is being placed. Even though those load cells can measure fractions of a kilogram of movement, and can be expensive, the profit on Nintendo's side is still unbelievable.
2.The Gameplay
The actual gameplay of Wii Fit can be taken 2 different ways. Some of the activities included can be quite interesting such as Table Tilt, Ski Jump and Rhythm Boxing. The main problem in the gameplay lies in the recognition by the balance board. For example, I was doing the "Plank Challenge", and instead of doing a plank position, I simply stood there trying to keep my balance within the yellow circle. That brings me to my next problem with gameplay, the game is focused on balancing. The point of the game, in any activity, is balance. One must always try to keep their balance in a certain area to try to beat the game. Wii Fit just does not give the right experience. One example in the game itself is in the "Basic Run" activity, which is when you have to run on the spot. By the end of this activity, I was like yelling because my calves were about to explode! The sounds are realistic, but I don't feel like I'm running in a real park at all. In addition, the Wii Balance Board Host seems to be a little to excited all the time. This costs you tonnes of time in reading everything that you don't really care about!
3. Effectiveness
The effectiveness in Wii Fit is a well known problem, and it is also known to Nintendo that Wii Fit is somewhat a gimmick. Even though there are known yoga poses and effective strength excersices, the gameplay is not tough enough. A personal example is this:
I did a basic body test. Results: Weight 94 lbs Wii Fit Age: 17
Next, I did a variety of activities, including a "Challenge" for 1 hour.
I did another body test. Results: Weight 93.5 lbs Wii Fit Age: 18
This is absolute nonsense when it comes to Wii Fit advertising.
It Took 1 hour for me to break a sweat.
In fact, after 1 week, only once did my BMI go down.
4. Sucky VO
I would have to say that the voice-overs (VO) in Wii Fit are near pathetic. Not that the voices are bad, its just that the animations are completely off when something is said. The same action is done for ever sentence, as the trainer just sways its hand in a circular motion.
5.What comes after Wii Fit?
After you purchase Wii Fit, there is an option to utilize the balance board in another gaming experience. Titles such as We Ski have been released, but that game (I've played it) is no positive experience. The game is exactly what you can get in Wii Fit, in fact, actually, so far, there is no other great gaming experience to be had with the balance board other than Wii Fit.
Overall, Wii Fit can actually be a fun game to play, but when you take out those hundred dollars, don't visualize your "ideal body", because its not going to happen with Wii Fit.
By Arjun Bali
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Nintendo's newest and most hyped game yet, is the somewhat highly expected Wii Fit. This package includes a Wii Balance Board, and the Wii Fit game with over 30 activities for $100. This game has been anticipated in some places (such as New York) beyond belief, but is it really worth the price?
1. The "revolutionary" Balance Board
The balance board used in Wii Fit, is not actually much work at all. On a video on Youtube, Japanese workers explain that the their "amazing invention" is just a few load cells here and there to detect where your weight is being placed. Even though those load cells can measure fractions of a kilogram of movement, and can be expensive, the profit on Nintendo's side is still unbelievable.
2.The Gameplay
The actual gameplay of Wii Fit can be taken 2 different ways. Some of the activities included can be quite interesting such as Table Tilt, Ski Jump and Rhythm Boxing. The main problem in the gameplay lies in the recognition by the balance board. For example, I was doing the "Plank Challenge", and instead of doing a plank position, I simply stood there trying to keep my balance within the yellow circle. That brings me to my next problem with gameplay, the game is focused on balancing. The point of the game, in any activity, is balance. One must always try to keep their balance in a certain area to try to beat the game. Wii Fit just does not give the right experience. One example in the game itself is in the "Basic Run" activity, which is when you have to run on the spot. By the end of this activity, I was like yelling because my calves were about to explode! The sounds are realistic, but I don't feel like I'm running in a real park at all. In addition, the Wii Balance Board Host seems to be a little to excited all the time. This costs you tonnes of time in reading everything that you don't really care about!
3. Effectiveness
The effectiveness in Wii Fit is a well known problem, and it is also known to Nintendo that Wii Fit is somewhat a gimmick. Even though there are known yoga poses and effective strength excersices, the gameplay is not tough enough. A personal example is this:
I did a basic body test. Results: Weight 94 lbs Wii Fit Age: 17
Next, I did a variety of activities, including a "Challenge" for 1 hour.
I did another body test. Results: Weight 93.5 lbs Wii Fit Age: 18
This is absolute nonsense when it comes to Wii Fit advertising.
It Took 1 hour for me to break a sweat.
In fact, after 1 week, only once did my BMI go down.
4. Sucky VO
I would have to say that the voice-overs (VO) in Wii Fit are near pathetic. Not that the voices are bad, its just that the animations are completely off when something is said. The same action is done for ever sentence, as the trainer just sways its hand in a circular motion.
5.What comes after Wii Fit?
After you purchase Wii Fit, there is an option to utilize the balance board in another gaming experience. Titles such as We Ski have been released, but that game (I've played it) is no positive experience. The game is exactly what you can get in Wii Fit, in fact, actually, so far, there is no other great gaming experience to be had with the balance board other than Wii Fit.
Overall, Wii Fit can actually be a fun game to play, but when you take out those hundred dollars, don't visualize your "ideal body", because its not going to happen with Wii Fit.
By Arjun Bali
January 4, 2009
Winner of Poll!
The winner of the latest poll resulted in Wii Fit. Do not fret, it will not take as long as my Hannah Montana :P. Thank you for voting and a new poll should be up.
Thanks!
David
January 2, 2009
50 Ways to be a Jackass Pt. 1
1. Pierce your nipples, spray paint your chest pink, and run around the streets with your shirt off shouting "I love Whoopee Goldberg!"
2. Go to a bar, walk up to anyone with a beard, say "You want a piece of this!", air hump, then moonwalk out of the building.
3. Repeat this process, only with an old lady.
4. Run around Pacific Mall shouting "I don't belong here! I'm not cheap!".
5. Repeatedly try to get on Oprah by saying you were born without elbows.
6. Go into any restaurant with a sign saying "Bathroom is for customers only.", run in shouting "Diarrhea!", go to the bathroom, and run out saying "HA! HA! I WAS JUST TAKING A LEAK!" . For the rest of the day act as if you did something badass.
7. Buy a pizza from Costco, take a dump on it, then try to return it.
8. If you succeed try to do this at every branch in your area.
9. Go to anyplace where there are emos, and try to fit by attempting to give yourself paper cuts.
10.Try to get into the Special Olympics by saying you were born without elbows.
1. Pierce your nipples, spray paint your chest pink, and run around the streets with your shirt off shouting "I love Whoopee Goldberg!"
2. Go to a bar, walk up to anyone with a beard, say "You want a piece of this!", air hump, then moonwalk out of the building.
3. Repeat this process, only with an old lady.
4. Run around Pacific Mall shouting "I don't belong here! I'm not cheap!".
5. Repeatedly try to get on Oprah by saying you were born without elbows.
6. Go into any restaurant with a sign saying "Bathroom is for customers only.", run in shouting "Diarrhea!", go to the bathroom, and run out saying "HA! HA! I WAS JUST TAKING A LEAK!" . For the rest of the day act as if you did something badass.
7. Buy a pizza from Costco, take a dump on it, then try to return it.
8. If you succeed try to do this at every branch in your area.
9. Go to anyplace where there are emos, and try to fit by attempting to give yourself paper cuts.
10.Try to get into the Special Olympics by saying you were born without elbows.
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