SYTYCD Moves

sorry. i really had to post this.

the guy's name is phillip chbeeb, and i first saw him during the auditions of so you think you can dance season 3. he didn't make it to the show, but watch out for him in season 4. this is his audition peice for season 4. and i hope he will make it this time to the show.



and here's another video. B-Boying is really awesome. i must learn how to do those moves. and someday, i hope i will also be a B-Boy!! this video features Hok Konishi, one of my favorites from season three, and his crew. but this was his audition during season 2.

19-year old Mayor

Got the story from yahoo.com

19 year-old gamer becomes mayor of Oklahoma town
Teen goes from zoning out to zoning laws
By Ben Silverman

Like any red-blooded American teenager, John Tyler Hammons digs rock music, fast cars, video games and...fiscal planning?

Apparently so. The AP reports that the University of Oklahoma freshman trounced 70 year-old Hershel McBride to become the mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma, making it the first city in the nation to be governed by a self-admitted gamer.

But while he could own any of his peers at Halo 3, the fresh-faced leader is turning his sights on cleaning up the town's politics by establishing an independent ethics commission and locking down campaign finance reporting.

"I'm sure the (city) council will work with me on these issues," he said. "I campaigned on this, and this is something I intend to push."

Tired of the same old political shenanigans, the townsfolk are backing their new man.

"He doesn't have the baggage. He doesn't owe anybody anything," said cafe owner Gary Armstrong. "It's sort of a fresh start for Muskogee."

Best known as the subject of country legend Merle Haggard's 1969 hit "Okie from Muskogee," the unassuming city of 38,000 is considered the archetype of virtuous, small town America, a "place where even squares can have a ball."

And now, so can gamers.

After Six Years

my cousin arrived last friday. she has been living in canada for six years now, but now she's back.

she's here to study different languages, including japanese. ( i hope i can also learn japanese).

it's a good thing that she's here. it's been great.

Broke

i have no more money. i am now broke.

classes have to start now so i can get my allowance. hahahaha!

but i don't want to go to school yet.

BIG PROBLEM!!

Harold and Kumar

i was able to watch the movie "Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay", the sequel of "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle".

i wasn't able to watch the first movie(i am trying to watch the movie now), and i still enjoyed the film. it was funny. i was a little worried that i might not enjoy the film, but i found it interesting. it was really funny. i was laughing the whole time(almost).

the delivery of the lines was just awesome.

from wikipedia
CRITICAL RECEPTION
The film received mixed reviews from critics. As of April 29, 2008, the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 56% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 87 reviews — with the consensus that the film was not as good as the original "It may not equal its predecessor, but Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay is still good for some laughs -- and food for thought" Metacritic reported the film had an average score of 55 out of 100, based on 25 reviews. The movie received an average score of 60.5% from 43 film critics according to Movie Tab.

Daily Variety declared Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay "Animal House meets Dr. Strangelove" and called it "one of the ballsiest comedies to come out of Hollywood in a long time." The Guardian (which rated the movie 7 out of 10) noted that despite having "total nonsense" story, the screening of Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay was "one of the most raucous screenings I've ever attended. Even the opening credits were wildly applauded, and much of the dialog was inaudible over the laughter."

Amnesty International USA commented by saying that "Guantanamo is no joke." They have encouraged their membership to hand out fliers and fact sheets at movie theater screenings to promote awareness about what the organization alleges are injustices being committed at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

BOX OFFICE
In its opening weekend, the film grossed $14.9 million in 2,510 theaters, in the United States and Canada, averaging $5,939 per theater and ranking #2 at the box office behind Baby Mama. Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay performed much better at the box office than Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle which grossed $23.9 million worldwide after opening at #7 in the United States and Canada with $5.4 million.

PS:Harold and Kumar Go to thr White Castle is also entertaining. i just finished watching the movie. it's very good. it's funny, exciting, great........!

Paul Potts

Paul Potts was the winner of Britain's got talent. he actually sings well. i usually don't like opera(this is opera, right?), but i like this. he's really good.

Great Movie

I finally got the chance to watch the movie forbidden kingdom. and it is just amazing. the stunts were great. (of course, Jackie Chan + Jet Li = fantastic)

i don't know why, but while watching the film, i noticed that some people were roaming around, and they were blocking the screen. so i wasn't able to see some parts(which is not cool), but i still enjoyed it.

there were funny parts there and the people would just laugh. it was very entertaining. the movie ticket was expensive(because i didn't want to go to another place just to watch a movie), but it was worth it.

Scene

one of the coolest scenes from the japanese movie "Sukeban Deka Code Name Asamiya Saki"

Connie Talbot

Britain's Got Talent contestant Connie Talbot

Connie Talbot (born 20 November 2000) is an English child singer from Streetly, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands. She rose to fame in 2007 when she reached the final of the television talent show Britain's Got Talent, where she lost to Paul Potts. Although it had originally seemed as though Talbot would sign with Sony BMG, the label pulled out of the deal due to her age.

Shortly afterwards, she signed with Rainbow Recording Company, and began production of her debut album, Over the Rainbow, which was released on 26 November 2007 in the UK, with a rerelease due June 2008. The first single from the album, "Over the Rainbow"/"White Christmas" was tipped as a potential Christmas number one. However, the single was not released, and the number one was claimed by fellow reality star Leon Jackson's single "When You Believe".(wikipedia.org)


check out her site: www.connietalbot.com

Winner Of Survivor Micronesia

Parvati Shallow won a million dollars after getting five votes in the last tribal council of survivor micronesia:fans vs favorites.

she went to the final tribal council with runner-up, Amanda Kimmel.

amanda won the final immunity challenge and decided to bring parvati with her to the finals.

in the end parvati got 5 votes, while amanda got three.

the finale was really weird. the jury speech/questions=weird.

High Blood

i have high blood pressure.

lots of DOs and DONTs now. i hope this will end soon.

Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers in the world.

i planned to greet my mother at exactly 12 midnight(so i will be the first to greet her). she got my message at 12:01, and yes, i was the first to greet her.

TC

this is one of the best, and at the same time worst, and funny tribal councils i have ever seen.

erik had individual immunity but before the votes, he decided to give it to natalie. natalie, cirie, parvati, and amanda wanted erik out, so they came up with a plan. the plan actually worked. erik gave up individual immunity.

Global Warming

Research about global warming:

Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-twentieth century, and its projected continuation.(wikipedia.org)

Steps to prevent global warming(wikihow.com)

Get educated. Educate yourself about global warming. The more facts you have as to what mainstream science says about it, the more you can persuade others to make simple but effective changes in daily behavior. Energy-saving techniques are either initially expensive (for example, solar power), or take extra time (for example, recycling), so many people need convincing that their efforts matter. [7] Always keep in mind that you are aiming to demonstrate the benefits of these activities and highlight how each person can play a vital role in helping to reduce global warming; equally remember that "[c]ivil society does not respond at all well to moralistic scolding."[8] Use education to enlighten, not frighten.

Vote and influence your government with phone calls, e-mails, letters and meetings with those who represent you in government. Learn as much as possible about the policies you advocate before doing so; solving one problem often creates others. For example, new legislation banning incandescent light bulbs and advocating compact fluorescents has introduced a hazard of mercury contamination in landfills and in homes that use them. The push to grow corn for ethanol has contributed to higher prices for many food staples.

Choose vegetarian or vegan meals. Livestock are responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than transportation is. This is due to the large amounts of petroleum used in creating amonium nitrate fertilizer (for the corn they are fed) plus the cost of shipping that corn to the cattle and then shipping the cattle to slaughter and grocery. If one eats meat it should always be from a local source. Choosing vegetarian foods also drastically reduces agricultural water consumption and land use, and favorably impacts biodiversity.[9] Vegetarian diets have been shown to promote good health[10] and in most developed countries, eliminating meat from one's diet is as easy as making responsible choices at stores and restaurants. Other factors such as the means of production and distance food travels can also influence the total impact of our food choices.
Recycle more. 15-25% of people don't recycle. Recycle more using recycling bins, composting, etc. Encourage neighbors, superintendents, colleagues and businesses to do likewise.
Use compact fluorescent bulbs. Replace three frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs/lamps and save 300 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$60 per year. A standard compact fluorescent bulb will save around one third of a tonne of greenhouse gas, along with the cost of six or more incandescent globes.[11] Consider using more, and give them as gifts to family and friends. Consider donating a set to a local charity to refit their office with compact fluorescent lights.[12] Remember, CFL bulbs do contain small amounts of toxic mercury. Therefore, proper disposal (recycling) is necessary to prevent any additional landfill contamination.

Fill the dishwasher. Run your dishwasher only with a full load. Save 100 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$40 per year, or do them by hand with minimal water. [13]

Use recycled paper. Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs. of carbon dioxide per ream of paper. Decide if something is really worth printing out. Leave a signature at the bottom of your e-mails reminding the reader to think twice before printing the e-mail. Make the most of scrap paper for shopping lists, notes, scrapbooks, school and college note-taking etc. Only recycle your paper when it has been thoroughly used up!

Buy locally made and locally grown products. Buy locally to reduce the energy required to transport your goods.[14] The consumable products we all purchase represent over half of the average family's carbon footprint! If you successfully encourage neighbors to do this, store owners will be encouraged to stock local goods. Shop at farmers' markets.

Count your carbon. Keep track of your carbon consumption as a way of tracking your progress.


Buy minimally packaged goods. Less packaging could reduce your garbage significantly, saving 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and $1,000 per year. If you consider a certain products' packaging to be excessive, mail it to the company with your challenge to the company to reduce its packaging; include suggestions on how if you have ideas. And while you're at it, feel free to let companies know that if Wal-Mart thinks reduced packaging is not only a good idea but very achievable, then this is likely to set the standard for many businesses in the future.[17]

Insulate. Keeping your water heater insulated could save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$40 per year. Don't use units fitted with continuous pilot lights and you will save AUD$40 and 200 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions yearly.[18] Also, use less hot water. For example, if the shower is too cold, don't turn up the hot water but turn down the cold water.
Be energy wise and insulate your entire home to keep down the heating and cooling costs. If your insulation is old or inefficient, do yourself a favor and replace it; not only will it reduce your output of emissions but it'll reduce your energy bills considerably. Consider the attic, crawlspaces, basement, walls and ceiling. If you have awkward spaces, don't forget that cellulose or fiberglass insulation can be blown in by a professional contractor.[19]

Replace old appliances and reduce reliance on them. Inefficient appliances such as fridges, washing machines etc., waste energy. Save hundreds of pounds of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars per year by replacing them (and having your old appliance recycled or disposed of properly). Many countries have "energy star" ratings on new appliances that allow you to assess the energy usage of the appliance. You may even be able to check online before you go shopping, to save time. If this isn't an option, at least check the seals on your fridge or freezer and replace them if they show signs of wear.
While you're at it, reassess appliances that you really do not need to use, such as plug-in air fresheners. Try opening the windows instead (and throwing out that rotting fruit bowl) and replace with natural air freshener alternatives. Other items include the many so-called time-saving devices in your kitchen;

Weather strip your home. Caulk and weather strip your doorways, windows and air conditioners. Save 1,700 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$274 per year. You will discover that the costs of caulking are far outweighed by savings in fuel costs and increased comfort level.[20]

Use a push mower and reduce the lawn. Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some strength-building exercise. Save 80 lbs of carbon dioxide per year.

Unplug unused electronics. Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 1,000 lbs of carbon dioxide and US$256 per year by unplugging them or switching them off at the wall using a power surge-protector (sometimes called a power center). Get into the habit of switching the power off before you go to bed.

Grow fast growing plants. Plants like bamboo grow faster and produce 35% more oxygen than trees like oak or birch, and require fewer chemicals and care. Make sure that the plants are appropriate for your area; prefer native over introduced species and do not plant problem species. Bamboo, for example, can be very invasive in most of the US.

Use public transportation. Taking the bus, the train, the subway or other forms of public transportation lessens the load on the roads and reduces one's individual greenhouse gas emissions (an average of 1600 pounds of GHG emissions per year can be saved).[21] Taking public transport removes the stress of long road commutes and gives you a great opportunity to read, think and relax. You also save on parking money and time wasted looking for parks.

Ride a bicycle. Taking the bike instead of the car is a very simple solution. However, if you experience such problems as lack of suitable bike paths, having to deal with congested traffic or hilly terrain, you are faced with a few challenges. They are, however, challenges that you as an individual can overcome with a little determination.


Ask your municipality, city or local government to start making bike trails in your area and to make sure that bicyclists are kept safe from traffic in the same way that pedestrians are afforded this right. Get the local community behind you - a few neighbors, the street or the whole suburb!
If you have hilly terrain, there are solutions as well. Build up your strength with shorter trips, find alternate routes, or take a bus part way (many municipal buses have bike racks on the front that you can use).

Use your vehicle as a tool against global warming. If you can't live without a car, then use it in a way that minimizes global impact. Buy a hybrid car. The average driver could save 16,000 lbs. of CO2 and $3,750 per year driving a hybrid. Plug-in hybrids can save even more and give cash-back (see V2G).
Buy a fuel efficient car. Save up to 20,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year using a more fuel efficient car - that's a savings of AUD$10,000 over a car's lifetime.[22] Buying fuel efficient cars also encourage companies to continue making and improving them owing to increased demand.
Practice green driving. Save gas and lower stress levels by being a considerate driver. Improve fuel efficiency by removing unused external objects such as roof racks, turning off your engine instead of idling for long periods of time (over 1 minute), and removing loads from the trunk/boot that are not necessary.[23]
Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated - under inflated tires can reduce fuel economy by up to 3% and increase wear and tear on your tires.[24]Keep your car tires inflated. Check them monthly. Save 250 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$840 per year. A good gift is a tire air-pressure gauge as it not only saves money but makes driving safer. [25]
Change your air filter. Check your car's air filter monthly. Save 800 pounds of carbon dioxide and US$130 per year. [26] Cleaning your air filter improves your mileage and reduces pollution because it makes it easier for your car to take in air and maintain a proper fuel/air mixture.

Use Refills. Try using refills instead of buying new jars each time. This reduces your consumption and refills are usually cheaper too.

Research

i wasn't able to watch the movie "street kings"--- too bad. but at least i still have a chance to see the movie "forbidden kingdom".

As of May 7, 2008, the movie forbidden kingdom has grossed a total of $69.8 million worldwide — $45.7 million in the United States and Canada; and $24,063,317 in other territories.[16] In its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, the film grossed $21,401,121 in 3,151 theaters, ranking #1 at the box office and averaging $6,792 per theater.(wikipedia.org)

Street kings: In its opening weekend, the film grossed an estimated $12 million in 2,467 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking 2 at the box office. The movie as of 4 May, 2008 has made $45 million in total worldwide.[

The Broker

"The Broker"---FANTASTIC, GREAT, AWESOME, EVERYTHING

it's a novel by John Grisham. it's a great one. i don't usually read books, but the plot caught my attention.

i got this from bookreporter.com

"In his final hours in the Oval Office, the outgoing President grants a controversial last-minute pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in a federal prison. What no one knows is that the President issues the pardon only after receiving enormous pressure from the CIA. It seems Backman, in his power broker heyday, may have obtained secrets that compromise the world's most sophisticated satellite surveillance system.

Backman is quietly smuggled out of the country in a military cargo plane, given a new name, a new identity, and a new home in Italy. Eventually, after he has settled into his new life, the CIA will leak his whereabouts to the Israelis, the Russians, the Chinese, and the Saudis. Then the CIA will do what it does best: sit back and watch. The question is not whether Backman will survive --- there is no chance of that. The question the CIA needs answered is, who will kill him?"

the moment i started reading the book, i knew i would like it. i couldn't stop reading(but of course i need to stop sometimes because i also need food and i need to do other things).

a company/newspaper/person/i really don't know, said that once you start reading the book you won't stop(somthing like that) and it's true for me. i finished the book in three days, given the situation--i have to do lots of things, go there and there, etc.