Our Lady Peace - We Are All Innocent
My favourite parts are:
"And while he wishes he could escape this
But it all seems so contagious
Not to be yourself and faceless
And a song that has no soul
I remember feeling low
I remember losing hope
And I remember all the feelings and the day they stopped"
More comments later, I'm outta time!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Much Ado About Taste
Recently I have been wondering a lot on whether there is a logical basis for why people like/dislike certain things. Like, is there are certain flavour that ALL humans like? A certain colour? Melody? etc. Can it be that we are hardwired somehow internally to like/dislike certain things? I mean, in nature, RED is used as a warning sign etc. and certain smells are automatically terrible for all species.
Is 'Best' just a vote and the majority wins? Thanks to everyone who have shared their experiences with me.
In the end, I'll go with this one:
My good professor friend (who specializes in culture) has shared her thoughts with me. She believes its a vote and the majority wins HOWEVER, there are very established patterns that are hard to dispute and are formed along cultural lines; cultural determinism.
So there...
Is 'Best' just a vote and the majority wins? Thanks to everyone who have shared their experiences with me.
In the end, I'll go with this one:
My good professor friend (who specializes in culture) has shared her thoughts with me. She believes its a vote and the majority wins HOWEVER, there are very established patterns that are hard to dispute and are formed along cultural lines; cultural determinism.
So there...
My New Toy: PS3
Yes I have finally bought it! It is really awesome and fantastic and I'm just wondering why I waited so long to get it.
One point to note is that you HAVE to get a HDMI cable (assuming you have a HD TV la) coz the system didn't come with it. Those things range from $20 - $500 (no kidding!) so choose wisely. I can't really enjoy the FULL FULL HD experience coz I'm only on like HD Ready and not TRUE HD but its already like 100 times better. I guess I won't be able to really tell the difference so nevermind la!
Still waiting for my blu-ray discs to come from Amazon so till then, can only see the HD power through the games.
The 2 games you MUST get are:
- Metal Gear Solid 4: The most fantastic game I've played in a long long time. The graphics are jaw dropping (of course you need HD)
- Grand Theft Auto 4: Pretty much the same thing as the previous 3 but just better done. Still a must have.
- Wish List: Ratchet and Clank, Final Fantasy 13 <-- WOO!
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Food Stuff:
Bunny Suicides
This is cute, even sadistic a little...
How to Choose a Durian
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This is cute, even sadistic a little...
How to Choose a Durian
Brought to you by this cool food blog, ieatishootipost.sg
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Movie Update
Wanted
Really recommend this movie! It was simply awesome and I really loved it! Action packed with super exaggerated scenes. I think its very well directed with super cool subtle special effects. Good acting - Angelina was really cool in this one IMO (heard she used this show to help her handle the death of her mom) and James McAvoy is cool too! The story line is really good as well, not like those predictable shows, everything fits well too. WATCH WATCH!!
Hancock
Well I like Will Smith but this show just didn't do it for me. Started out good but after the middle of the show, it suddenly turned 180 degrees. Didn't know what was happening after that. Interesting twist of story with good acting from great actors. Nice action scenes and special effects but overall I think it was just below my expectations.
The Incredible Hulk
Well, so so la. Preferred it much more than the 1st one but really quite Duh to me. The ending scene is quite cool - hints at a lot more to come.
Really recommend this movie! It was simply awesome and I really loved it! Action packed with super exaggerated scenes. I think its very well directed with super cool subtle special effects. Good acting - Angelina was really cool in this one IMO (heard she used this show to help her handle the death of her mom) and James McAvoy is cool too! The story line is really good as well, not like those predictable shows, everything fits well too. WATCH WATCH!!
Hancock
Well I like Will Smith but this show just didn't do it for me. Started out good but after the middle of the show, it suddenly turned 180 degrees. Didn't know what was happening after that. Interesting twist of story with good acting from great actors. Nice action scenes and special effects but overall I think it was just below my expectations.
The Incredible Hulk
Well, so so la. Preferred it much more than the 1st one but really quite Duh to me. The ending scene is quite cool - hints at a lot more to come.
Featured Software: Terracopy
Cool copy and paste enhancing software. Especially useful if you move around big files a lot. Speeds up the copying by optimizing your resource buffer - like when u copy off a network, it detects that and then frees up your ram from the process! Allows you to pause and monitor copying as well.
You really can multi-task better as it doesn't slow your system. Was recommended by HWM as one of the best freewares ever.
Try it.
Hobby Update
4 Colours *NEW HOBBY*
Just learnt how to play the traditional chinese game 'Si Sek' or 4 Colours. Ever since I have been watching them play daily around my house I have wanted to learn it. Finally thanks to my aunt from Canada, I managed to learn it. It's quite an interesting game played with chinese chess character pieces of 4 different colours. So it kinda ties in with my current chinese chess hobby thing. Pretty complex strategies but definitely worth learning because of the depth of play. I actually bought the tile set (S$70) or if you want you can buy the traditional card set (S$2) - was surprised that there are shops still supporting this old game. If anyone wants to learn, just let me know and I'll be glad to teach.
Diving Update
Will be going to Tioman for a special UW photography dive trip. Really small group with all experts - I'll be going there primarily to learn. Seems like the resort owner himself is joining us so it should be fun. Will only be bringing my original S1IS camera as I don't want to invest in the housing for the G9 at this point of time. As for the rest of the diving equipment, my friend is giving me a pointer YAY!
Chinese Chess Update
Have been persisting in playing it even though I have been losing like crazy. Currently my win/loss ratio is W59L130. Was actually feeling quite demoralized till I played some games in the office and completely trashed everyone there, heh.
Just learnt how to play the traditional chinese game 'Si Sek' or 4 Colours. Ever since I have been watching them play daily around my house I have wanted to learn it. Finally thanks to my aunt from Canada, I managed to learn it. It's quite an interesting game played with chinese chess character pieces of 4 different colours. So it kinda ties in with my current chinese chess hobby thing. Pretty complex strategies but definitely worth learning because of the depth of play. I actually bought the tile set (S$70) or if you want you can buy the traditional card set (S$2) - was surprised that there are shops still supporting this old game. If anyone wants to learn, just let me know and I'll be glad to teach.
Diving Update
Will be going to Tioman for a special UW photography dive trip. Really small group with all experts - I'll be going there primarily to learn. Seems like the resort owner himself is joining us so it should be fun. Will only be bringing my original S1IS camera as I don't want to invest in the housing for the G9 at this point of time. As for the rest of the diving equipment, my friend is giving me a pointer YAY!
Chinese Chess Update
Have been persisting in playing it even though I have been losing like crazy. Currently my win/loss ratio is W59L130. Was actually feeling quite demoralized till I played some games in the office and completely trashed everyone there, heh.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
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