Review: Dawn of The Planets of The Apes

So here I am, trying to clean up the cobwebs on my blog.


Yesterday was an awesome day as I have won 2 tickets to watch Dawn of The Planets of The Apes (OKAY I'm GONNA SHORTEN IT TO DPA since writting the whole thing will be troublesome) from Nuffnang! YAY!



Thank You
NUFFNANG!


 
Synopsis (NOT GONNA SAY THE WHOLE THING):
So this story is about Caesar from the previous sequel Rise of the Planet of the Apes who is now living in a forest whereas the humans are seen to be in a pretty bad shape after a devastating virus from the Apes which were created in a laboratory spread like wild fire.
Caesar who was once brought up by humans have an affectionate side for humans and he is also siding the apes at the same time. Being the leader of the Apes, he tries to create a culture whereby they live in harmony but however this will not last that long.


Caesar


A faction of the humans living in a nearby town (pretty torn down) were almost out of power. They send their mans into the forest to get the hydro generator working. This is where humans and apes begin to get into contact.

Malcolm - The main human character

This will then slowly develop the relationship between them. Of course nothing will go as smooth since we are talking about a movie directed by Matt Reeves. Conflicts will arise when Koba takes things into his own hands.

Review:

The great thing about this movie is that the director is able to showcase the development of the characters and their relationship in detail. It's like we can almost put ourselves into their shoes easily and understand their thoughts and feelings at that very moment.
We begin to understand the characters and the reason for every action.
It was indeed a great movie and definitely worth watching.

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Upcoming post : Six Sigma

Just by seeing the post title, you can guess what I'm going to post soon on later.

Well, I have just started my Six Sigma green belt course and I'm still not an expert in this field yet. However I will tell what I think about Six Sigma in the upcoming post since I don't have much to say

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Back Again

Yes, my exams are over and this means that I would have plenty of time to do lots of stuff. Though I haven't really decided what to do but I guess that blogging would be one of it

This would surely be one of my short post

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Boys Like Girls - Be Your Everything


At last, Boys Like Girls have released a new MV title Boys Like Girls
Though the style may have changed but yet it is still a great song to listen to

Lyrics (From azlyrics.com) :

Four letter word
But I don't have the guts to say it
Smile 'til it hurts
Let's not make it complicated
We've got a story
But I'm about to change the ending
You're perfect for me
And more than just a friend
So we can just stop pretending now
Gotta let you know somehow

I'll be your shelter
I'll be your storm
I'll make you shiver
I'll keep you warm
Whatever weather
Baby I'm yours
Be your forever, be your fling
Baby I will be your everything

Baby I
Baby I will
Baby I will be your everything

We used to say
That we would always stick together
But who's to say
That we could never last forever
Girl, got a question
Could you see yourself with somebody else?
'Cause I'm on a mission
And I don't wanna share
I want you all to myself right now
And I just wanna scream it out

I'll be your shelter
I'll be your storm
I'll make you shiver
I'll keep you warm
Whatever weather
Baby I'm yours
Be your forever, be your fling
Baby I will be your everything

Baby I
Baby I will
Baby I will be your everything

No matter what you do
I'll be there for you
And every time you close your eyes
I will be by your side
'Cause every time you make me sing
Baby I will be your everything

I'll be your shelter
I'll be your storm
I'll make you shiver
I'll keep you warm
Whatever weather
Baby I'm yours
Be your forever, be your fling
Baby I will be your everything

Baby I
Baby I will
Baby I will be your everything
[x3]


Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Chong Wei, A Champion In Our Hearts

Despite the fact that most of my previous post were not related to ongoing events, I still need to write this no matter what





Yesterday, almost all Malaysians were watching the epic battle between our country's top badminton player Dato Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan from China.
Well as most of already knew, Dato Lee lost to Lin Dan again in the olympics. Yes, it was indeed heartbreaking for many of us as all of us know that it was just a matter of luck and Dato Lee could have won the gold.





But it doesn't really matter if he did win the gold or not, most importantly he has proven to be a champion in all Malaysian's heart. He has shown good sportsmanship which most players were not able to show.
Most of the time, it is hard for us to get every Malaysian to think the same and do something together, but yesterday was a different story.
Dato Lee has brought all of us together into a single hope and goal, the Olympic gold. Every Malaysian was basically cheering for him, whether they were at the Wembley Arena, some outside mamak stall or even at home, it doesn't matter because we were all there for one hope and goal.



That itself was more than what we can ask for. However, there appears to be some people who were furious about the result and put the blame on Dato Lee with negative remarks saying that they could not get free ice creams or holidays.
This people can only say those words because they are not the one standing at the court there in front of million of spectators across the globe and fighting for their country, it is easier said than done.
All I could say is that I feel sorry for this type of people who were not brought up or educated properly, sigh.

No matter what, Dato Lee will always be a hero to our country and a man we will all remember till the very end. Thank you Dato Lee for fighting your way through, you will always be an inspiration to many people



Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Nuffnang Premiere Screening of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Yes, Nuffnang is once again organising another contest for those who loves watching movie (I LOVE WATCHING MOVIES).

Here is a trailer for the movie:



The details of the screenings are as follow:

Date: 19 June 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: GSC, One Utama

So to all Nuffnangers, let's take part! LINK

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Daughtry - Outta My Head

Yes, this song is awesome and so is the video



LYRCIS:
I thought it would be easy
But it ain't for me
It's kinda hard when you lay your heart
On a one way street
I really thought by now
You woulda slipped my mind
But the kind of love sent from above
Is the killing kind

Put my mind to rest and try to sleep it off
It'll be alright when the morning comes
Or am I wrong

[Chorus:]
Ain't no doubt about it
I can't live without it
Tried to forget you
But I can't get you outta my head
Just when I think you're gone
You come back and turn it on
And just like a simple song
I can't get you outta my head

Well I saw you dancin'
Dancin' in my dreams
I saw your face and I can't erase
All the things I've seen
Even if I try
Cause Lord knows I've tried
I can't escape
And I can't shake the pain inside

[Bridge:]
Crazy when she comes and crazy as she goes
I'm holding out my hands with nothing left to show
Guess that's the way it goes

[Chorus]
Ain't no doubt about it
I can't live without it
Tried to forget you
But I can't get you outta my head
Just when I think you're gone
You come back and turn it on
And just like a simple song
I can't get you outta my head

[Bridge]
Crazy when she comes and crazy as she goes
I'm holding out my hands with nothing left to show
Guess that's the way it goes

[Chorus]
Ain't no doubt about it
I can't live without it
Tried to forget you
But I can't get you outta my head
Just when I think you're gone
You come back and turn it on
And just like a simple song
I can't get you outta my head

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

David Archuleta - Forevermore

Yes, David Archuleta is back with a new single. This song is indeed so great!



 LYRICS:
there are times when i just want to look at your face
with the stars in the night
there are times when i just want to feel your embrace
in the cold night
i just can't believe that you are mine now

hook:
you were just a dream that i once knew
i never thought i would be right for you
i just can't compare you with anything in this world
you're all i need to be with forevermore

all those years, i long to hold you in my arms
i've been dreaming of you
every night, i've been watching all the stars that fall down
wishing you will be mine
i just can't believe that you are mine now

hook:
you were just a dream that i once knew
i never thought i would be right for you
i just can't compare you with anything in this world
you're all i need to be with forevermore

time and again
there are these changes that we cannot end
as sure as the time keeps going on and on
my love for you will be forevermore
ohhh, yeah-ey
i just can't believe that you are mine now

hook:
you were just a dream that i once knew
i never thought i would be right for you
i just can't compare you with anything in this world

as endless as forever
our love will stay together
you are all i need to be with forevermore
forevermore
you are all i need to be with forevermore
hmmm yeahh yeah

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Big Bang - Fantanstic Baby

One of my favourite Korean Songs



Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Vote For Vampire Diaries

Yup, vote for the Vampire Diaries in People's Choice Awards

Do cast your vote now ASAP!

Here's the link
LINK

Haha, Nina Dobrev

Yeah, vampire diaires
There is another category too for you to vote for vampire diaries


VOTE FOR IAN SOMERHALDER
My favourite artist because of his style



Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Adventure I Would Like To Go On With My Pet!

"I have a dream"
Yes most of you might have heard before this quote but exactly from whom?
Well it is no other than Martin Luther King, Jr.


However my dreams is not something like what he was talking about but no harm in using that quote. Well my dream was to go out on an adventure with my pet(I DON'T HAVE ONE YET).
Since my childhood time, I had a dream about an adventure which I wish I could fulfill when I'm older, that is

TO TRAVEL ACROSS THE WORLD IN A SHIP

Yes, and of course with my puppy.

Puppy? Yeah, of course puppy since they are the most cutest thing and it has those innocent look. Cat might be a bit wild, for example



So don't be fooled by the cats look, they can bite you anytime. Scary...

Back to my adventure of course,
I surely would like to travel across the world in a ship as the sea itself is one grace God has given to us for us to cherish.


As we travel across those ocean, we can see all kind of cute or lovely sea creatures like the dolphins, whales and so forth.

All this beauty of the nature can be found in the ocean too and not just on the surface of the land.

Travelling across the world in a ship also gives us this "KICK" where you just can't wait to discover what awaits us as we travel across the ocean. A new place, a new island, a new species on the ocean, or something weird in a new island like those you see in those movies.
Haha, maybe I might get into the Bermuda triangle too? Who knows, then I can be like a giant in the city of small people



This might be my travel and not gulliver's travel
As the time spent will travelling in a ship might be way too long, it also gives me the time to get to know my puppy even more. Such a cute puppy, tell me who will get bored on a ship?


So, now my another dream would be to get 2 tickets to watch The Adventures of TinTin(3D) by Nuffnang thanks to United International Pictures Malaysia!

Do pay a visit to this page, and to those of you who have not join, do join this contest!

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Review : The Vampire Diaries Season 3 - Episode 6

The Vampire Diaries
Season 3
Episode 6- Smells Like Teen Spirit


This time all of us probably know what has happen, and to those who didn't watch, here's a small recap on what actually happen

Self Summary :
So as we go through the story, we learn that Matt has actually did some ritual to bring Vicki back to life, well not really but she can sought of touch real life objects and planned to kill Elena.
Then Bonnie came to rescue and did some spells to reverse back the spell and that's it

As for our Hybrid case, it appears that Tyler is devoted towards Klaus somehow because he is now "siring", a term used for those who obeys their Master and show loyalty towards them which is the case for Tyler who became a hybrid because of Klaus
Then of course Rebecca is now trying to get Tyler to suck up more blood
OOOH!!!

Then Stefan sought of showed some different expression but still the same, being compelled

Now here's a few climax to come,
We know that all the dead people can come back to life after the ritual is done, Tyler's uncle Mason is actually back and stronger> DAMON IN TROUBLE

Our Vampire Hunter who is a vampire doesn't feed on human's blood but rather, Vampire's Blood, wonder if Catherine is still alive, I think they will keep her alive for other interesting story.

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

TLC Promise Me - For the Children of Rumah Aman

TLC Promise Me - For the Children of Rumah Aman is a campaign organised by Nuffnang, Churp Churp and Milkadeal to raise RM 20000 together for Rumah Aman, which needs a replacement for their worn-out, 15-year-old electricity wiring and lightning breaker system as part of the Truly Loving Company's Promise Me campaign.

So I believe as a Nuffnanger user, we should all try to help out, this is a charity thing. I have probably received a lot of free tickets, lol but what is this. Just donate people

You should see some message like on the screenshot if you successfully made a donation

Ok if you are not a Nuffnanger, Churpie user or whatever, you can still donate. No running away!!!

For those of you who still plan to get something back as a memory for donating, try to purchase the Churp Churp plushy toy which is absolutely adorable, looks something like an Angry Bird

Cute right?





Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~


Review : The Vampire Diaries Season 3 - Episode 5

Well The Vampire Diaries gets better and better everytime, seriously.
This time it is so darn cool!

Here's a few note to take
1) Klaus has finally found the solution to creating hybrids
2) Stefan has changed completely due to Klaus's compulsion
3) Damon is changing over to the good guy
4) Matt can now see Vicki
5) Catherine and Jeremy has just woke up Michael, the Vampire Hunter




Did ask myself last time, Klaus is like totally invicible, will there be an ending to it and certainly there is, just wondering what this Vampire Hunter has that can kill Klaus and of course who can kill him, lol!

Either way if you still want a full-long summary, here is it

Talk about your action-packed episodes! We begin with our favorite Mystic Falls High seniors, who have snuck into the school to commit a few pranks before the start of their senior year—filling a classroom with mouse traps, gluing Ric’s desk shut, and the like. Their party ends abruptly, though, when Klaus suddenly appears in the school’s hallowed halls and grabs Elena. “You are supposed to be dead,” he sneers. “What are we going to do about that?”
Meanwhile, Katherine and Damon are on their mysterious road trip. After a decent amount of banter and one extended kiss while driving—don’t try this at home, kids—Damon stops the car and demands to know what’s going on. Katherine reveals the necklace she stole and explains that she took it because she knows Klaus wants it, but not why. There’s someone who can help her figure that out, though: Jeremy, who happens to be lying unconscious in the trunk of the car.

Klaus enters the school’s gym with Elena and, playing teacher, orders the pranking seniors gathered there to scram. All of them, that is, but two unfortunate souls named Dana and Chad, with whom he decides to have a bit of fun. He compels Dana to stand on one leg, and tells Chad that when she can’t hold the pose any longer, he’s to beat her to death. Soon, the gym’s residents are joined by Tyler—who Rebekah has nabbed after knocking out Caroline—as well as Matt and Bonnie

Now that the gang’s all here, Klaus can get down to business. He tells Bonnie that she’s going to have to find a fix for the Case of the Dying Hybrids, then gives her a good incentive to do so by forcing Tyler to drink his hybrid blood, then savagely breaking his neck. Bonnie and Matt run off, ostensibly to fetch her spell casting materials. Once they’re out, though, Bonnie moans that she doesn’t know what to do. Her Grimoires don’t have the info she needs, and she’s no longer on speaking terms with her old dead witch pals. Then Bonnie realizes that she knows someone who can in fact communicate with the dead: Jeremy…

… who is finally awake. Katherine continues explaining her plan to Damon. She’s heard tell of a vampire who knows how to kill Klaus, but his name was never revealed to her. There is, however, a different vampire who was privy to the secret: Anna, who’s now hanging around as Jeremy’s friendly ghost pal. After a little persuasion—man, Jeremy might get beaten up more than anyone but Ric—Ghost Anna tells Jeremy to let the vampires know that they’re looking for someone named Michael. Michael is—get this—a vampire who hunts vampires. She warns them that they’d be crazy to awaken him. This ought to end well

Speaking of crazy: Having removed an implement Rebekah inserted into his chest, Stefan strolls into the gym and tries to convince Klaus that he’s still his loyal servant. By now, though, Klaus is wise to Salvatore’s game. After confirming that Stefan would still do anything for Elena, Klaus takes extreme measures by compelling Stefan to obey his commands. Klaus christens the new compelled Stefan by ordering him to devour Chad and Dana. Poor kids! All they wanted was to TP the pool, and now they’re dead.

As a horrified Elena watches Stefan drink from her classmates, Rebekah storms in—thanks to photos on Caroline’s phone, she knows that Elena’s the one who has her lost necklace. It’s quickly revealed, though, that Katherine’s the one in possession of it now. “Of course,” says Klaus, practically rolling his eyes. This puts a wrinkle in his plan, but he decides to roll with the punches by playing a new game—if Bonnie can’t succeed in fixing the spell in 20 minutes, Stefan will have to feed off Elena.

Bonnie, meanwhile, is frantically trying to contact Jeremy. Little does she know that there’s another person in her midst who might be able to communicate with the dead: Matt, who’s been seeing and feeling weird flashes of his sister Vicki all night. After receiving a text message from beyond the grave—“I can help you, Matty”—Matt comes up with an extreme plan: If he dies and Bonnie brings him back to life, maybe he’ll be able to speak with Vicki for real.

All things considered, Matt’s plan goes off without a hitch. He belts a weight to himself and hops into the pool; Bonnie soon frantically dives in and pulls his motionless body out. As she performs CPR, the half-dead Matt’s spirit comes face to face with the specter of his sister, who reveals that she ha a message from the Original Witch: The hybrids are dying because the Doppelganger lives. Matt sputters back to life and tells Bonnie what he’s learned.

The knowledge might have come too late, though. In the gym, Stefan paces as Elena tells Stefan that Caroline’s dad could resist compulsion—maybe that means he’ll be able to too. She pleads that he has to fight, “because after everything we’ve been through, you owe me that.” When the clock runs down, it seems like he just might be able to hold back the urge. But the hope is short-lived. Stefan lunges at Elena, then screams for her to run.

She obliges, and there’s a bit of a chase—Stefan keeps slamming himself into lockers and walls so he won’t catch up with her, but he can’t stop pursuing her. And then Klaus appears, observing that the only thing stronger than Stefan’s craving for blood is his love for Elena. But all that’s about to change. The vamps scuffle until Klaus finally looks Stefan in the eye and compels him, saying, “Turn it off!” And then Klaus asks Stefan if he’d like a drink from the doppelganger’s neck… and the new, loveless Stefan smirks, gets Ripper eyes, then goes in for the bite.

The next thing we see is Klaus walking into the science lab, where Caroline, Tyler and Rebekah are waiting, and informing them that the doppelganger should be dead now. He offers Tyler a vial of Elena’s blood, which the dying, transitioning wolf drinks. Tyler collapses and starts to writhe. This time, the transformation takes: Tyler’s eyes become wolf-yellow, while his canines become vampire fangs. It seems that the Original Witch was lying to Klaus all along. She wanted him to kill the Doppelganger because in truth, only Elena’s blood can complete the hybrid transformation. Klaus figured out the deception because he knew how much the Original Witch hated him.

As Klaus is enjoying his victory, Damon appears. The Original is just about to kill the Salvatore when Damon stops him in his tracks with a simple question: “Don’t you want to know about your friend Michael?” Damon tells Klaus that he and Katherine have found the vamp-killing vamp—and with that, Klaus throws Damon aside and disappears. Damon soon finds Elena, who has been set upon a cot in the nurse’s room and drained of a good deal of blood, and carries her home.

Matt gathers his things, ready to leave the school… only to find that now, he too can see and hear Vicki. This is going to be fun.

At the Salvtore abode, Damon gives Elena bourbon and offers to erase her awful memories. But she doesn’t want him to compel him. He tries to cheer her up by showing her the necklace—which he stole back for her—but all Elena can think about is Stefan. Damon puts the necklace down and, with a voice full of emotion, promises Elena that he won’t leave her again. Just then, Ripper Stefan enters the room.


“Well, isn’t this cozy,” he says. He explains that though Klaus is gone, he’s asked Stefan to keep watch over Damon and/or Elena until he returns. Uh-oh. Things are about to get very interesting—especially since Jeremy and Katherine awaken Michael the Hunter just before the episode comes to a close.


Phew! Next week: Stefan’s a bloodaholic, and a car catches on fire. What do you think will happen to New Hybrid Tyler? What about that “darkness” Vicki was carrying with her—is Matt going to become a victim of it? And most importantly, can anything save Stefan?

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Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Improved Speed Typing

Here is my speed typing from school's computer and keyboard



 This is just so freaking awesome especially for me, well guess what this only happened once
zzzz.... gotta train more

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Jim Henson 75th Birthday

Google has once again created an awesome doodle as usual

Try clicking one character and move the cursor around
This doodle is done in recognition of Jim Henson, who was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets

Seriously this is cool

Try it out!

Until Den

~DraGeXiuS~

Review : The Vampire Diaries Season 3 - Episode 1

The Vampire Diaries Season 3
Episode 1
The Birthday


Yes after a long wait, at last Season 3 is out and true enough that this TV series is getting better and better. It was worth the wait.

Stefan

Elena

Damon 


So here's the synopsis :
Elena, Damon and Alaric have been tracking Stefan throughout the summer who has been on a killing spree with Klaus to search for the oldest werewolf pack to create more hybrids. Caroline throws Elena a 18th birthday party and struggles to contain her obvious feelings for Tyler. Jeremy has troubles dealing with the erratic appearance of Vicky and Anna's spirits around him. Matt is jealous of Caroline and Tyler's growing friendship and avoids them while Alaric moves out of Elena's house to get over Jenna's death. After spending the night with Tyler in the Lockwood's house, Caroline tries to sneak out of the house, but Mrs. Lockwood appears smirkingly, and as Caroline is about to leave she grabs her purse which has actually been laced with vervain leaving Caroline pull back her hand in burning pain, which then confirms Mrs Lockwood's suspicions and shoot Caroline in the back with three Vervain darts.
(source :Wikipedia)

Review :

 

First of all we know that Stefan has gone wild which Damon refers to him as a "RIPPER". That word itself can tell us how Stefan is. However do take note that towards the ending, when Stefan actually calls Elena and he did cry, it shows that he still has that feeling in him.


 

Klaus has been tracking werewolf and there is no confirmation on what his blood will do to a werewolf though it seems like it might change them into a hybrid

Stefan did kill Damon's girlfriend Andie, which tells us also that he is becoming out of control and of course Damon would be getting even angry at Stefan.



As for Jeremy who sees spirits, I seriously has no idea if he only see those he loves or all the dead people. I have no idea


And of course I've been wondering will Tyler and Caroline create hybrids, just wondering...

This TV Series has always leave a suspense everytime they try to come to an ending. Just can't wait any longer
To those of you who love this TV Series, do join the Vampire Diaries fan page on Facebook

 (picture source : The CW)


Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Blogger App on IPhone

Yes, recently Blogger have unveil a new app for iOS users as well as Android users.
And yes right now I'm using the mobile blogger app on iPhone, the name of the app is "Blogger"

Most of you all might be wondering is this cool
Well here is a few thing I can say:
1. It is great because you can blog wherever you want
2. It might get your fingers tired if you are typing a long blog post just like this one
3. It has a cool app design which makes it look seemingly easy and yet stylish

It is a great thing that Blogger has come out with their own mobile app which will certainly help a lot of users to enjoy accessibility to their own blog whenever they are away from their computers

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Photoshop : Vignette Effect + Retouching

This is the 1st time I'm writting a photoshop tutorial

Version : Photoshop CS 3
Image Source : http://fav.me/d49e6lz

Vignette effect can be achieved easily if you have a lomography camera, but what if you don't have one?
Well the answer to your problem is Photoshop

So, here are the steps:
1. Open up the image in photoshop


2. Next duplicate the image layer under the menu (layer > duplicate layer)

3. Now open up the Lens Correction filter (Filter > Distort > Lens Correction)


4. Set the vignette option as shown in the picture below.


Then click ok

5. Now we are going to change the contrast level of the Red and Blue channel only without disturbing the Green Channel. So now click on the "Channels" tab
Select the Red Channel only





6. Now adjust the contrast level of the image under Brightness/Contrast (Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrasts)
Change the contrast level to 45% and click ok



7. Do the same for the green channel





8. Next, click back on the RGB channel to set all channels active, you should get almost the same picture as shown below

 



That's all for the lomography effect

9. However you may try to enhance the colour tone of the picture as you wish for. Try using the photo filter which can give a different colour tone (Image > Adjustments > Photo Filter)




Select the "Warming Filter (LBA)" as shown and click ok

10. There are various ways you can enhance your photos. Try playing around with all the effects
Enjoy


Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~

Pictures From Cameras

Here's a few picture I would love to share today








Gotta take more pictures

Until Den
~DraGeXiuS~


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