A Look at the Green Lantern Movie Posters & Banners

Ryan Reynolds was pretty good as Wade/Deadpool in Xmen Origins: Wolverine, now let’s see if he can pull off Hal Jordan in the new Green Lantern movie which will be shown on June 16, 2011. There’s still a short period of wait while we await the first day of showing, but for now let’s take a look at the movie posters and banners.

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Reynolds).

As you can see, the Green Lantern Corps is a myriad of species, with Hal Jordan in the center. Again, the only human in the group. I have to note that looking at the aliens beside him, it would be interesting to find out what sets them apart.

Oh it's a Jellyfish

The only encounter I've had with a jellyfish was while I was on vacation at Puerto Galera and the water was infested with them. These were just teeny, tiny ones. So not like the ones that can be seen in Finding Nemo where Dory got stung. Anyway, getting stung even by just the small ones is equally bad. I had marks on my arm and it hurt a lot.

Nevertheless, they're still fascinating to me. Well that is until I saw this picture.

This is a Lions Mane Jellyfish, currently the largest jellyfish in the world. If I'd ever have to luck to be able to go diving and I encounter one of these, I'd be terrified. Just look at how big it is! It will be like an undersea nightmare. The largest ones have been recorded to grown at 6meters and their tentacles can go for over 50 meters in length. Just wow! Studies have even shown that they've been in the arctic waters even before the time of the dinosaurs and the species is still alive today! Can you believe it?

At least now I know that there are other creatures more resilient than the icky-disgusting cockroach.

A Look at the Hangover 2 movie posters

If the first movie wasn’t enough, now things take another wild turn as our favorite “wild” boys find themselves frantic to find out what happened to their night and why they woke up in another country. See Stu’s tattoo there? I’m curious how that happened.

Watch out for The Hangover 2 movie which will be in theaters in June 2011.

Love

Wouldn’t you agree?

Bleep

"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey." -Kenji Miyazawa

No offense to Mr. Kenji Miyazawa but with all this fuel, where am I going? I know that I’m missing the point of the quote and don’t worry I’m purposely doing so. I can’t think straight as of the moment. This much fuel in me is making me lose sight of anything positive.

Trying out Escape the Room Games

While waiting for my rendering to finish, I thought I’d try my hand with these games. These are quite simple flash games found online with a similar objective: try and figure a way out. Sounds simple right? Wrong. I got a headache trying to figure out what to do and it got really frustrating.

The Haunted

While trying to get home, you somehow got lost in a torrential rain. You find yourself in front of dark shack. When you finally get electricity going, horror of horrors you find yourself trapped inside. [PLAY GAME]

No Exit

You wake up to find yourself inside a bathroom with no way out. There were some scribblings on the wall and what looks to be a dialpad of some sort. [PLAY GAME]

Crimson Room

I got far with this game only to find myself hopelessly stuck. Same with the other games, you’re trapped inside a crimson room with a bunch of items found within. Somehow and in someway these are the means to escape. [PLAY GAME]

Viridian Room

After escaping from the Crimson Room, lo and behold where you find yourself, trapped in another room. I’m not kidding. This room is harder than the crimson one. I couldn’t figure out the use of the things I found within the room. You could try your luck though. [PLAY GAME]

Neutral Escape

No doubt that this game has the nicest graphic of the bunch but it doesn’t make it easier though. It’s pretty darn hard! There’s a bunch of symbols scrawled on miscellaneous items and you’d have to figure out how to use them for escape. [PLAY GAME]

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Do you think you could crack these games? If you’re looking for a time waster that could also exercise the logical part of your brain, then give these games a go.

Metal Loop Jewelries

I found these jewelries looking kinda futuristic and I find the repetitive use of the circular pattern very mesmerizing.

The Chainmaille Body Chain Necklace by LuvAJ

This one is very unique, at first glance I thought it was just a necklace with a very large pendant but then I noticed the additional draped chains at the bottom. Rereading the jewelry name told me of its purpose. This jewelry is best paired with a plain-colored tank top.

Noa Sharon’s Jewelries

Believe it or not, the pieces you see above are all handmade. She specializes in lacy circular designs and the results are always feminine and delicate yet very modern looking.

Giia Bib Necklace

This is the one I particularly like best. This would go great over a tube top. The design is also very unique and futuristic don’t you think?

Lady Bloggers Blog Hop Batch 1

It’s a privilege that I get to bloghop several blogs from fellow Lady Bloggers and while browsing through them, I thought to write about a particular post that happened to catch my interest.

Lion Girl Blog

Today is April 22, 2011 and not only is it Good Friday but it’s also Earth Day. When I visited Lion Girl’s Blog, this post is what caught my eye. She wrote about her car’s airconditioner breaking down and seeing a convertible alongside the road in the sweltering heat. The Philippines share the same kind of tropical weather as Malaysia and I wonder myself everytime I see a driver in a convertible car braving the heat. It’s not only hot here, it’s also humid as well. True recent technological advances and our ever changing lifestyles may contribute to the earth’s demise. Even as simple an act as drinking coffee. Still, at least now we can see signs of a green revolution everywhere. People are more conscious with what they do with the environment. We may not be able to reverse the damage that’s already done, but at least now we’re more aware and we’re doing our parts.

NC Sue’s Blog

Reading up on her post about Good Friday voiced out my observations on this day too. It’s declared a non-working holiday in my country and most establishments are closed. People are expected to observe this day as a solemn day to remember Jesus Christ’s sacrifice to save us from our sins and yet people are frolicking away on beach vacations. Most have booked themselves on out of town or out of the country trips. Obviously, this day is not as sacred anymore as it had been before. I hope that while they’re out there enjoying themselves, they still take time to take a moment and recognize this day.

Perfect Parties

The Cat in the Hat Cake was described as a masterpiece and looking at the photos in the blogpost, I can’t help but agree. I can appreciate a great cake design especially when the designers take time to make it every bit as attractive and as unique as possible. All the while I’m also wishing that I can make a masterpiece just like that.

Teaching Tiny-tots

I have the same weakness for cupcakes as I do with cakes. Now I happen to notice the post about the Easter Bunny Cupcakes and just one look at them made my mouth water.

Writing with Debra

I love blogging memes and challenges. This A-Z challenge caught my eye and the post just happened to be on the letter “R”. I’m assuming that this is an alphabet meme. I agree that when you read books a lot, you get inspired to write. The authors you read the most influence your writing style. I’m amused that she’s collected so many books for her grandson, he’s lucky to be exposed to the wonderful world of reading at such an early age.

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Stay tuned for the next line of blogs in the series. :)

25 books down

As promised, here’s my post complete with the listing of books I’ve finished so far. I’m still 5 books behind schedule but I’m still proud of my progress. These are a lot more books that I read last year!

Book list: (not in the order when I read them)

1. Angelology by Danielle Troussini
2. I am Number Four by Pitaccus Lore
3. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days by Jeff Kinney
5. Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin
6. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
7. The Five People you Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
8. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll
9. I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
10. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
11. A Series of Unfortunate Events The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snickett
12. A Series of Unfortunate Events The Reptile Room by Lemony Snickett
13. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
14. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
15. The Giver by Lois Lowry
16. Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
17. Little Bee by Chris Cleave
18. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
19. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
20. Arthas by Christie Golden
21. The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg Larsson
22. Feed by Mira Grant
23. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith
24. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
25. Hollowland by Amanda Hocking

Of the 25 books listed above (by the way you can read the book’s blurb on the cover by clicking on the book title), my favorite reads have been The Book Thief, The Millenium Series, Feed, The Maze Runner, I am the Messenger, The Five People you Meet in Heaven, Angelology, Mockingjay, Catching Fire and Arthas.

So there, on to reading my next batch of 25!

Vanessa Boulton Bags

I love it when fashion and art combine to make exceptional products. Vanessa Boulton designed these bags with her illustrations. Each kind of bag is only produced in limited quantities, assuring their highly collectible status. Don’t you just love the whimsical feel the bag gets with the illustrations on them?

Shop for the bags HERE.

Pantone Ruled Notebooks

Oh no, I want these! Looks like there’s a serious competition for Moleskines. I love these Pantone Ruled notebooks. The fact that the pages are also colored are a plus. Now if only they also made un-ruled ones then I’d be a really happy camper.

Two more join the Cast in The Dark Knight Rises

Warner Bros. Pictures announced last April 19, 2011 that Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard are now officially on board for the movie The Dark Knight Rises. The said movie is the much-awaited conclusion to the Dark Knight series.

Cotillard will appear as Miranda Tate, a Wayne Enterprises board member eager to help a still-grieving Bruce Wayne resume his father’s philanthropic endeavors for Gotham. Gordon-Levitt will play John Blake, a Gotham City beat cop assigned to special duty under the command of Commissioner Gordon.

One may notice that most of the cast now consists of the actors from Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster hit, Inception. Heading the cast is Christian Bale who reprises his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman and the other recently announced actors Anne Hathaway as Seline Kyle/Catwoman and Tom Hardy as Bane.

“The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release beginning July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Business Card Design Guidelines

As a professional, it is relatively good practice to carry business cards within your person when attending big events or exhibits or when attending a very important client meeting. You'll never know when an opportunity to offer yourself and your services as a professional will present itself in the situation. A business card is a good and efficient way of promoting your business and skills as a professional.

In lieu of this, the way your business card looks should be elegant and in some form be reminiscent of what your business is all about. With that in mind, here are some guidelines when choosing the design for your card:

• The colors should not be too distracting and overly bright. If possible, it should represent the company colors in an elegant manner.
• The layout should be clean and organized. It should be designed in a way that the business card details can be read in an orderly manner and the information conveyed is clear and precise.
• The contact information details should only contain concise data. Usually this consists of the address of the business, phone numbers, email addresses and the company website.
• The font size and letters should be readable. It is usually recommended to use serif and sans serif type of fonts.
• The font size of the  name and the business brand should be larger than the other contact information details.
• If there is a need for graphics, make sure that they don't become the focus in the card. Carefully present it efficiently in the background.
• The paper for the card should have the right weight, texture and grade. If you choose something that is too soft then it's more likely to be creased and thrown away.

Treat the business card as your own personal mini-billboard where you can advertise yourself for free. What you put in it and what it looks like can allow for very good first impressions.

Take a look at some of these examples:

See the Aurora Borealis in motion

Seeing the Aurora Borealis is one of the items in my bucket list. Well, as of now, this dream looks to be very far off but I found this video online and it’s the next best thing. What you’ll see is a series of photographs taken in high definition that were pieced together to form a 2-minute video of this phenomenon.

The Aurora from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.

Angry Birds Seasons Easter Update

Rovio has released another update for it’s Angry Birds Seasons series of games, this time it’s for Easter. The update is free on the Android Market. Frankly, I don’t know how long Rovio is going to keep this up. Maybe until it comes full circle with the holidays featured? There’s no doubt that Angry Birds is a very successful franchise and it’s everywhere now. I have the games on my phone and yes they are great time wasters, I just don’t know when I’d get to finish them all.

Here’s a look at the Angry Birds Season’s game releases so far:

Halloween edition

Holiday edition

Valentine’s edition

St. Patrick’s Day edition

Easter edition

If you want to download the said update to your Angry Bird’s Seasons copy, just scan the QR code above with your phone or just go to the market download link.

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Hunger Games Movie Update

Casting is on full swing nowadays on this much awaited movie adaptation of the Hunger Games book by Suzanne Collins. However, most of the main characters have been already cast and here they are:

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen

• previously seen in Winter’s Bone, soon to be seen in X-men First Class as Mystique.
• gathered a lot of awards for her role in Winter’s Bone.

Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark 

• previously seen in Bridge to Terabithia, Cirque du Freak: Vampire’s Assistant
• have to dye his hair blonde for this role
• also has a number of awards and acting nominations in his belt. [reference]
• oh and that picture above is modified by a fan to resemble Peeta more

Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorn

• younger brother of Chris Hemsworth
• last seen in The Last Song with Miley Cyrus

Amandla Stenberg as Rue

• currently in the process of making a name for herself in Hollywood
• her name means “power” in Zulu

Dayo Okeniyi as Thresh

• another new comer in the field of acting, we’ll see if he lives up to the big guy in the novel

The movie is set for March 2012 and I for one can’t wait but if you’d like to be more updated with news on its progress, visit the Hunger Games Movie Site.

What motivates you?

Sometimes it’s not always the money but some form of reward, tangible or not. Have you ever asked yourself this though? Have you stopped and thought for yourself where your drive comes from?

Watch this video and then ask yourself again. Take it from me, I earned quite a bit of insight from it. Plus, I wish I could have learned lessons in school like this.

 

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Mousehunt Spring Egg Hunt

The devs from Mousehunt are at it again. This time sending out hunters on a wild easter egg hunt. The goal for this season is to collect 10 different kinds of eggs that have been scattered around in selected areas. Collecting the 10 eggs will unlock a new area called the Chocolate Factory and it will also enable you to buy the Rabbit Mallet. The Rabbit Mallet will be used to smash gift eggs. So if I were you, start sending out those gift eggs to friends so that you may get some in return. The gift eggs have been promised to contain substantial loot. There's a popup window that you can check to see how many eggs you've collected and when the other eggs will be released. Sadly, this doesn't give a clue as to where they can be found.

TIP: Here's what I do:

• I check this chart frequently from the mousehunt guide. [CHART]
• I get feed updates from friends who share their discovery.
• Or you can check out the forums.

So far, I'm on track with 7 eggs in tow. Just three more and I get to hunt in a new area! Woot! That's more than I can say with the Baron/Baroness only area - Fiery Warpath, which I've been trying to get to for some weeks now. Four times I've failed in my attempt to catch any kings or queens from Zugzwang's Tower which in turn prevents me to get the loot needed to open the Fiery Warpath. Boo! Dare I go a fifth time? You bet. But not until I've filled my Easter egg basket yet.

It would be nice to get these traps. I only found out about them yesterday and boy do they look cool. They're the strongest so far.

The one on the left is the Sphynx Wrath with tactical power (6,100) and on the right is the Sandstorm Monstrobot with a whopping physical power of 8,000.

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Fright Night

Another movie is getting a reboot. Hollywood is all about reboots nowadays if you may have noticed. The movie will be directed by Craig Gillespie and will star Colin Farrell (“Alexander”) and Anton Yelchin (“Star Trek,” “Terminator Salvation”).

I’m honestly not that much of a fan of Colin Farrell but I recognize his acting prowess and I’m curious to see him play something sinister for a change.

In the film, senior Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) finally has it all—he’s running with the popular crowd and dating the hottest girl in high school. In fact, he’s so cool he’s even dissing his best friend Ed (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). But trouble arrives when an intriguing stranger Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door. He seems like a great guy at first, but there’s something not quite right—and everyone, including Charlie’s mom (Collette), doesn’t notice. After witnessing some very unusual activity, Charlie comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on his neighborhood. Unable to convince anyone that he’s telling the truth, Charlie has to find a way to get rid of the monster himself.

This might prompt me to watch the old 1985 version of this movie just to remember what it was like. I must have watched it but I can’t recall now. Fright Night will be distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures International.

Get Glowing Skin Now

Combine the pleasure of getting healthy food in your system with the benefits of getting glowing skin. Who wouldn’t want that right? Here are the candidates:

• Salmon – rich in omega-3 acids that help the skin produce oils that lubricate and reduce inflammation.
• Broccoli – rich in Vitamin A which helps in the speedy renewal of the skin

• Watermelon – one of the fruits which contain carotenoids which aids the skin in sun protection
• Yogurt – not ingested though, you can slather some on your skin and it’s moisturizing properties will cause your skin to glow. The enzymes in the yogurt is also ideal for acne prone skin.

• Grapefruit - (or any citrus fruit) the Vitamin C in this fruit stimulates collagen synthesis and helps prevent wrinkles.
• Carrots – rich in beta-carotene which is easily converted to Vitamin A, again a key ingredient in keeping the skin soft.

• Dark Chocolate – small portions of it contain cocoa flavanols which have been associated with softer and more supple skin. The abundance of antioxidants in it are also good for the skin.
• Milk – whether drank or applied to the skin, both ways it is good for you. Believe it or not, milk has cleansing properties and it’s moisturizing properties is often credited for younger-looking skin.

Royal Sightings

There’s no doubt that Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding is THE wedding of the year. Yes, we’re all enchanted with their story and all that but there’s such a thing as taking things too far. I can tolerate seeing them on this month’s Reader’s Digest, although I haven’t really flipped through that issue, but when Kate is being spotted on a jellybean (for crying out loud!) then you know that the buzz surrounding the couple is escalating.

Wesley Hosie and his girlfriend Jessica White are no doubt wanting to earn something off the “unique” find. £500 to be precise.

 

On the other hand, Papa Johns in the UK took it a step further by hiring a food artist to make a pizza which commemorates the couple. Papa Johns is said to be delivering the said pizza on their wedding day, April 29th.

Frolicking with Arthur

Arthur is a movie where we can watch a grown man act sometimes like a kid and exaggerate the privileges a vast amount of wealth can give. It's almost ludicrous if you think about it. Arthur Bach (Russel Brand) has tons of money at his disposal. That and with a complete lack of sense of responsibility, he carries on with his life without a care in the world. Why wouldn't he? He doesn't have to worry about the everyday cost of living and no need to look for or keep a job. He can behave as rowdily as he wants to even giving away lumps of cash. He's looked on by servants all his life and he can drown himself in alcoholic drinks as much as he wants to.

All that changed the moment his mother decided to cut him off from the family fortune, unless he consents to an arranged marriage with Susan (Jennifer Garner). As much as he detests the idea, he can't give up the lure of money and he agreed. Well fate sometimes know when to step in. Arthur met the love of his life by chance at Grand Central Station in the form of an illegal tour guide named Naomi (Greta Gerwig). On all accounts, Naomi is his match. They share the same passion for spontaneity and cartoons. The attraction was definitely there. Naomi showed him the wonderful things in life that are free. Unfortunately, Susan is in the way.

The movie was inspiring in a subtle way. You would have expected to see Arthur become a responsible man by getting himself a sensible job, take over the reins in managing their company and be the success story that the movie seemed to be veering towards. It wasn't so, although I would have liked to see that. Instead Arthur redeemed himself in a much more realistic and downhearted manner. Once again, we see the power of love at work here. It always has the power to make people want to change for the better. Arthur was no exception.

I was a bit put off by Russel Brand's voice because I couldn't believe that such a small voice could come from a very tall man. But once I got used to that, I began to pay more attention to everything else that was happening on the big screen. Helen Mirren (as Hobson) was very regal even as Arthur's nanny. Her acting really is superb, it doesn't matter that she only plays a supporting character in this movie despite having won a Best Actress award herself, she clearly outshone everyone in this film. On the other hand, it was refreshing to see Jennifer Garner take on this role. I have to say I'm not used to seeing her play the villain in a film (even a tame villain). It was amusing, yes but it doesn't really fit her. The next time I'd hope to see her back to being a leading lady again.

 

If there's one thing that I've learned from this movie, it is that it's never too late to pick yourself up and change for the better. All our lives we could be settling in a comfortable routine and they are such that it scares us if any thought of deviation from that comes in. But if we have the determination and courage, we'll be able to do anything.

Make sure to watch out for the cameo’s of some prominent personalities. Arthur’s home is a hodgepodge of earthly delights, I can’t get over that hovering magnetic bed. Also, have fun identifying the numerous commemorative movie cars that he has in his collection.

Arthur will open on Black Saturday, April 23, 2011. If you're in the mood for laughs and lighthearted fun, make sure you don't miss it.

 Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Philippines