Thursday, March 27, 2008
Strongbad
A wrestler/boxer who's ready to take on the world. Strongbad's eyes present unrestrained fury, his open stance invites all takers and the picture as a whole displays the character's angry passion. His face, with his mouth open like he's yelling at something, and his eyes glaring, set a mood of distaste. It's like Strongbad is yelling, "you're wrong!" Moving to his arms and body we see something akin to a drunken man trying to start a fight. Arms outstretched that might thump the chest every now and then, simply inviting someone else into a fight. Combining the two we find a person who just wants to fight, and is challenging anyone to come closer so Strongbad can deal out some punishment. The fact that there is nothing else in the picture makes this all the more apparent; since there's nothing in the picture to make Strongbad angry, it must be something outside the picture, mainly, you! His eyes, his fists, and his stance all combine to make Strongbad one guy you don't want to mess with.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Is it a movie, is it a book...
NO, it's a video game. So now that, that nonsense is out of my system...*cough*
Lost Odyssey is probably the single best role playing game to come out for the 360, or any system, in the past couple years. As character, storyline, plot, sheer content and customization go, this game takes it all to the next level. The game uses some of the same old mechanics of older games, but combines them with a bunch of newer elements, beautiful graphics and so much more (read the review). If you like to read, this is the game for you. If you like deep characters and emotional buildup, this is the game for you. Basically, this is the best next-gen game I've played to date, and will probably stay there for a long time.
Lost Odyssey is probably the single best role playing game to come out for the 360, or any system, in the past couple years. As character, storyline, plot, sheer content and customization go, this game takes it all to the next level. The game uses some of the same old mechanics of older games, but combines them with a bunch of newer elements, beautiful graphics and so much more (read the review). If you like to read, this is the game for you. If you like deep characters and emotional buildup, this is the game for you. Basically, this is the best next-gen game I've played to date, and will probably stay there for a long time.
The late-night zone
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as ridiculous as cheese whiz and as unpredictable as . It is the place between sanity and insanity, between sense and nonsense, and it lies between the organized thought of a rational mind, and the whimsical fancy of a child's imagination. This is a dimension of conscious dreams. It is the area which we call.
THE LATE-NIGHT ZONE
THE LATE-NIGHT ZONE
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Worksheets
Active voice
1. Steve gave the check to the waitress
2. The policy was recommended for change.
3. Jenny conducted a study of the problem.
4. A bolt of lightning hit the tower.
5. Jose caught the fly ball.
6. Some people overheard that there would be people leaving the company
7. Mr. Smith will be giving a donation.
8. A rancher inWyoming discovered the
9. One million dollars was the amount written on the check.
10. The family will be making several donations.
Parallelism
1. The chapter starts on page 129, and ends on page 144.
2. Betty is pretty, kind, and charming.
3. If you go to the drugstore, please remember to pick up Nick’s prescription, buy some toothpaste, and look for a birthday card.
4. I spent an hour with Ms. King reviewing my job performance, assessing my goals, and discussing my future with the company.
5. The dog’s size, friendliness, and temperament made him a good choice for our family.
6. Janice was the most admired, independent, and ambitious person in the family.
7. Leo’s day is so long; he gets up at 5:00 a.m., leaves for work at 5:30 a.m., eats dinner at 10 p.m., and goes to bed at 1:00 a.m.
1. Steve gave the check to the waitress
2. The policy was recommended for change.
3. Jenny conducted a study of the problem.
4. A bolt of lightning hit the tower.
5. Jose caught the fly ball.
6. Some people overheard that there would be people leaving the company
7. Mr. Smith will be giving a donation.
8. A rancher in
9. One million dollars was the amount written on the check.
10. The family will be making several donations.
Parallelism
1. The chapter starts on page 129, and ends on page 144.
2. Betty is pretty, kind, and charming.
3. If you go to the drugstore, please remember to pick up Nick’s prescription, buy some toothpaste, and look for a birthday card.
4. I spent an hour with Ms. King reviewing my job performance, assessing my goals, and discussing my future with the company.
5. The dog’s size, friendliness, and temperament made him a good choice for our family.
6. Janice was the most admired, independent, and ambitious person in the family.
7. Leo’s day is so long; he gets up at 5:00 a.m., leaves for work at 5:30 a.m., eats dinner at 10 p.m., and goes to bed at 1:00 a.m.
Effectiveness or readings
"What is an Academic Paper?" gives a much more constructive, though boring, actually makes a good point. Breaking down each element of any college-level paper and giving you a solid structure is the strongest part of this paper. However, the sheer length of the paper would be enough to daunt a student from trying to go the extra mile on a paper they think is fine. In this, the paper could probably be written in a shorter, more compact format.
On that note, "How to write a Consistently Boring Statement" does a good job of staying interesting while keeping the length short enough to keep the reader engaged. However, the overall content is definitely lacking in real application. Though some points are helpful, most of the paper is just fluff. Of course the biggest problem with this paper is the title. Who in their right mind would want to, or get excited about, knowing how to write boring? The title can be viewed as something of a satire, but it isn't; the paper does do a good job informing the reader how to write boring, if that's any consolation.
On that note, "How to write a Consistently Boring Statement" does a good job of staying interesting while keeping the length short enough to keep the reader engaged. However, the overall content is definitely lacking in real application. Though some points are helpful, most of the paper is just fluff. Of course the biggest problem with this paper is the title. Who in their right mind would want to, or get excited about, knowing how to write boring? The title can be viewed as something of a satire, but it isn't; the paper does do a good job informing the reader how to write boring, if that's any consolation.
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