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'Clash of the Titans' was my school book report

Narration while watching.


Vikings, hundred war, and land crusades. Those were my first thoughts about the flick. The film should be of those types, wherein things will be on massive attacks. A lot of soldiers will form a turtle defense, and there will be a lot of bows flying in the sky. Just the classic medieval war. But I caught my self in a wrong track.

Hey! That was my high school book report! I laughed because I remember how I summarized that stuff. I did not even read the whole novel, actually I only skimmed it. Latter the part when I passed that report, I had the interest to read the whole junk.

The movie's plot is not that really synonymous to the novel I read. But the backbone of the story is quite similar to the said novel. The novel is not entitled Clash of the Titans, it is just simply Medusa. I could not help my self but to narrate the flow of the story to my friends while watching the movie, yes, narration while watching baby.

Quick Brief!

• The movie story: The Clash of the Titans is set in the Greek city of Argos where a war is about to explode between man and the gods. Perseus rose as a fisherman, but is actually a semi-god. Perseus is the son of Zeus who is about to take on the gods after the death of his family. Zeus' brother Hades was the one who killed his family, and Perseus wants to kill him. However, it is Perseus' destiny to rescue the city of Argos from the ruthless rage of Hades and his Kraken monster. With nothing to lose, Perseus leads a band of soldiers on a quest to defeat the Kraken. In doing this, Perseus will prevent Hades from overthrowing Zeus and in turn destroying mankind. Source: Douglas Young

• My book report: King Acrisius asked his prophecy from the Oracle. The prophecy says that the king's grandson will murder him. So, the king sent his only daughter, Danae, away from his kingdom. Even if Danae was in a cage, Zeus gave Danae a son. And eventually, Danae died and her son named Perseus was adopted by a fisherman. One day, there was a gathering in the kingdom and the teenage Perseus was invited. He was somewhat challenged there to behead Medusa, or his family will be slain. And the adventure of Perseus went. He was successful in beheading Medusa, and presented it to king. The Oracle appeared and told the truth about Perseus' past. And so, he killed his grandfather, which is the king.

Story: B-

It is not that too thrilling for me, since I already read the novel. But still, it was a pretty good story. A lot more twists than the novel.


Effects: B+

Medusa's snake hair was so intricate. It was so amazing, that you could say that the snakes were true. The Pegasus was also good. Effects on the gods were brilliant; especially Hades' first appearance. There's a part there that awaken my senses. It is where all gods and goddesses met in Zeus's place. They were like gods in a meeting, I think that one's cool.


Characters: B+

No one in particular made a stand on their role. Everyone portrayed their tasks well, but not on an exceptional mode.


Direction: B+

On the disappointing note, the camera was a bit shaky. Mostly on close contact fight scenes. It is just so itchy in your cornea.
Nevertheless, the majority of the shots were nicely done.


Cinematography: A

Some locations were breath-taking. Like on the desert scenes where the scorpions chase the fleet of Perseus. Medusa's place was also good. Fragments of posts, and magma underneath were a perfect match. The kingdom of Greece looked also an oldie one, fit for the time line.


Value Content: B

To trust is the very core value of the movie. It does not necessarily to trust Greek gods or something, but to trust to those who give their promises. And of course, trust always God.

To be brave is also a source of value from this flick.


Overall: B+

It is another 3D masterpiece that someday one could be classified as a classic one. There are just complicated things that 3D technology now can handle. But, 3D is not perfect, as they say.

The concept was not too refreshing. But the twists made its way to be a powerful movie.

Fun to watch.



Doctor Know Junior knows that:

• In Greek mythology, Io is Perseus' great great great great great great great grandmother, and also his father Zeus' ex-wife. 
• This film begins with a set of constellations portraying history's events. Clash of the Titans (1981) ended with a set of constellations portraying history's events, (though not the same constellations). 
• If you know the story of the flick, do not narrate it to your friends while watching the film!

Life in Taborea: The World of Runes of Magic

Skinny. Sickly. Scrawny.

With these qualities I had back in my elementary days, I was always been the subject of those bully kids. Seldom I had tasted my snacks, and always beaten after school whenever I failed to fund them with the answers on the quiz we had. I was a typical boy being bullied, just like that.

To be strong: that was my motto from that moment, so I tried everything just to make myself not to look like an emaciated one. I tried every sport I knew; baseball, basketball, and volleyball, but I always ended up with either being kicked out or being a bench boy. I even dared of becoming a boy scout, but I was always the last one who performs every extreme task. Indeed, I was a loser.

Since then, I always believed that eating veggies can make me meatier. I declared myself to be vegetarian, yet I still eat meat (I can’t control). I aimed not to be bullied again in my high school days, and the best part was that I could take my vengeance. Though I succeeded to gain more weight, but my conscience ate my bad intention. I thought taking revenge is not right. And I decided not to do such deed, so I remained as regular student as I could be.

Not until I read Nuffnang’s blog contest about the free-to-play MMORPG hit Runes of Magic. I remembered myself planning to take revenge, and I could not just do it. But what if I could have the chance to take revenge, will I take it physically? Or just morally? Since I could not do it in real life, then why not in this E-Games game? With Runes of Magic, I could make those bully kids kneel down and even utter sorry in front of me. How? Virtually, I would just imagine my enemies as those bully kids. Just as that, I could not harm them physically and morally, yet I could make myself being contented with the revenge.

To start the vengeance machine rolling, there are simple steps to follow first. The revenge will not take that long, it will just consume a few minutes of my time anyway.

Log on.
Going to the Runes of Magic web page is a must considering that all the infos about the game are stuffed there. The web address would be http://runesofmagic.com.ph/.

 


Install.
The use of Runes of Magic DVD installer is one of the two options how to have the game. Completing the setup wizard is not that too time-killing, everyone knows that.




Download.
The game is also available in the web page of Runes of Magic. Just click the download button. There are four download sites available for version 2.1.6.2075 manual patch. And then, follow the instructions.


Now, as I enter the interactive 3-D world of Taborea, I am faced to the selection of what character should I use. They have their own strengths and capabilities. If I were to use all of the characters to defeat those bullies, it would likely be these:

• Knights.

Since I am a physically depressed being, I could use this character as my tool for revenge. Knights could use massive armors and powerful weapons. Strength is their edge, and I would greatly utilize this one. I will make the words that I will say like: Ka-pow! or hee-yah! And by that time, I could confirm that I am stronger than those bully kids.

• Mage.

Their offense is there best defense since they are in to magic. This character is a bit related to me since they are witty. They use this for raids, and those bullies can not hide from my power from now, even if they hide from dungeons. They are effective in guild wars that's why even if there are a battalion of those bad kids, I could manage defeating them just all by myself. Plus, I will create a spell that will defeat them in just a click.

• Priests.

By the name itself, I would not be that too naughty. Though revenge is still my purpose, I will make it soft as possible. With divine strength, I could cure the wounds, and revive those fallen bullies, and make them repent on their committed sins. Now that's holistically evil stuff!

• Rogues.

Since I am not good in sports, I will take Rogue as my avatar. Its speed will strike all my opponents. I will take advantage of the landscape of Taborea and make it as my playground. With my smooth moves and rhythmic gyration, I could beat them flexibly in just a nick of time. No hassle.

• Scouts.

Best long-range combat would the Scout could offer. They are using their bows and crossbows. Perfecting the art of archery is their job, and yet Scouts are tricky. So, when I strike the bully kids with my arrows, they could hardly took revenge for I will shower them with a rain of bow attacks. They will not see me for I will hide on trees and bushes. And, they will find their selves defeated not knowing who the attacker is.

• Warriors.

If the bullies will attack me, then the Warrior will be my character. Warriors mastered the close combats and have the highest defense. I could make those bullies what they they've been doing to me. I will hit them would with best combos of blows and strikes.  I will be the brawn man now, not those bully kids anymore. And the best part is that: I could shout to the whole world of Taborea that I'm invincible! That in reality, I could not even shout and express my self.

Upon reaching a certain level after defeating those bullies, I could now use the feature of the dual-class system. Meaning, if I use the character Warrior, I could be a Warrior-mage if I reached that particular level. It would just mean that I could beat those naughty kids more quick, and strong. Taborea is inhabited with characters with developed skills and spells, it will not be hard to be leveled-up. Because of its dynamic item system; I could purchase items that will make my character mightier, giving the enemies no hope. And since there are regular content updates, I will be always informed on what's new in Taborea.

If you put your feet in to my shoes, what character would you be in Taborea to beat those bully kids?

A No-snow, No-show RP in 2010 Winter Olympics

No gold dug.

It has been a sports syndrome of the Philippines that alarmingly reoccurs whenever Olympic events are celebrated. Add the absence of the country in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. We accept defeat but we never learn. How come we find ourselves in triumph if we do not even participate?

Analogy would barely explain that a country with no snow is not capable of competing in the Winter Games, but it is a grief for those parties, like the Ice Skating Union of the Philippines, to amputate the pride of our country in the international sports arena. Amidst the fact that their training grounds are only those ice rinks in the malls, Filipino figure skaters are internationally renowned if most failed to notice. Competent, we are affirmative with that.

For the record, we had athletes namely Michael Dimalanta and Gracielle Jean Tan who attempted to join the Vancouver Games but failed to get the cut. Also not qualifying at the Winter Olympics in snowboarding is Eden Serina. Set to magnify these results, Filipino athletes are not in the state of cowardice, but being unschooled. Frail the program is because of the minute delegates; lucky if we really have that program.

A fraction in the mission statement of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is to support the specially talented athletes for high level competitions. Yes, the Philippines sent three athletes in the said games, but it is not sufficient. They did not even qualify to the main stage. It is not behind in our back that other countries do capitalize in their athletic programs, including China which germinates its children in the earliest possible time. The aim is not to emulate these countries, but to exceed them, and yet, our country is not in the mode of taking it in a serious business, but as a comic relief.

Aforesaid, the PSC is in the great season of autumn, which is not parallel to its abundant funds. Republic Act No. 9970 known as the General Appropriations Act of 2010 implies the 20% mark up of this year's budget of the PSC in comparison to its 2009 fund amounting to P319,188,000. The financial upgrade that the PSC has incurred would fabricate more its purpose to elevate the Filipino athletes towards more competitive performances. Seemingly, it is not quite visible to what had happened to the 2010 Winter Olympics. The point is, it is not the right time that the budget should be released just immediate before the due that it is needed, just before months, just before weeks, or just before days.

Worst case, it is not specifically scripted in RA 9970 that the 2010 Winter Olympics has allotted funds. Unlike in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it was supplemented with P50,000,000 for the athletes' trainings. Alone from this thread, the PSC is making the Winter Olympics in a frozen motion; sub-zero state that even a single molecule could not hardly move.

Kenya, a more dry country than Philippines, has made its race represented in the 2010 Winter Games. To think, the CIA World Factbook ranked Philippines as the 47th most economically stabled country in the year 2009, way ahead to Kenya's 86th seat. That African country raised its flag in the Games with an athlete considering that they look more 'Third World' than ours. Good to know that they are making the most of almost nothing, and bad to know for the Filipinos that we are behind them.

Since its Olympic debut in 1924, the Philippines has earned seven bronze, two silver, and gold-less; a big frost bite in the Winter Olympics having a null medal count. It is ambitious to dream for a golden prestige in the Winter Olympics given the killing truth that in Summer Olympics alone we find ourselves in the state of sports recession. But a sporting chance would be just to our athletes who specialize on sports dealing with low temperature environment. The disability of our country to have ice lands is not really a disadvantage however it will not pacify the athletic needs. Now, as the edifice of Philippine sports, it is the sole job of the PSC to push these athletes to their extremities; to enact special programs and to initiate efficient improvises.

Rotten tomatoes are what we are sending to these kinds of battle. Releasing weaponless soldiers to a bloodshed war is but a big miscalculation. Though we have the funds, but we do not have the program. The kind of program that will adapt to what we do not have -snow. If the PSC could not have a good ending, then try to have a good beginning instead.

A drought Philippines is facing the world's final frontier of sports. Filipinos should not hibernate at a global challenge like this. If we are at our utmost disadvantage, then acclimatize. It is in our instinct to follow a natural protocol: To glorify our country.

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