Daily Contradictions

Silk Canvas: Khloe Kardashian

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:43:00 +0000

Chris Isaak - Somebody's Crying

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:32:00 +0000

Lyrics

I know somebody and they cry for you.
They lie awake at night and dream of you.
I bet you never even know they do, but somebody's crying.
I know somebody and they called your name.
A million times and still you never came.
They go on loving you just the same, I know that somebody's trying.

So please, return the love you took from me.
Or please, let me know if it can't be me, I know when,
Somebody's lieing, I know when somebody's lieing.

( Guitar Solo )

I know that somebody's lieing, I know that somebody's lieing.
Give me a sign and let me know we're through.
If you don't love me like I love you.
But if you cry at night the way I do I'll know that somebody's lieing.
So please, return the love you took from me.
Or please, let me know if it can't be me.
I know when somebody's lieing, I know when somebody's lieing.
Oh I, oh I......

Warhammer Online: Patch 1.1 expectations

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:28:00 +0000

I just posted this topic today in our Warhammer Online guild, Celestial Order. Let's see what the guys think in the next few days.

"What are you guys expecting out out patch 1.1? And if patch 1.1 is a disappointment or a failure, do you think it would break the game and make people leave?? Dun dun dun!! (dramatic music)"

Warhammer Online: Game Imbalance

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:54:00 +0000

BRIGHT WIZARD
OK. If anyone plays Destruction side, they know what I'm talking about. This is one BIG HUGE oversight from Mythic. The Bright Wizard Class from order is overpowerful thus making the class imbalance from the rest. Scenarios are not fun anymore at any tier with Bright Wizard running loose. People are leaving Warhammer Online because of this frustration in playing the game.

RANGE IS SUPERIOR VS MELEE
1. Another thing I notice in WAR is that Order Range trumps Melee anytime in the game. This is beause the range have everything to repell a melee but melee doesnt have anything to counter this. Even if they do, the skill given is so limited its almost pointless to counter the many knockbacks and snare.

2. Mythic wants to be different in giving super long range attacks for RDPS. And before any melee could possible reach a RDPS to attack, they are long dead or almost dead. Remember once melee finally made it through the ranks to reach an RDPS, they always have knockbacks.

Bottom Line: Warhammer classes are CRITICALLY imbalance at this moment. Bright wizard is especially overpowered. People are starting to leave the game out of pure frustration.

Lag is Killing Warhammer Online Players

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:25:00 +0000

Warhammer Online is built upon the foundation of Realm vs Realm (RVR) which basically means massive PvP. Having said that, any form of lag is a big NONO. And Warhammer Online has plenty of em' to go around twice around the globe. Sometimes the lag ease up (say 3am in the morning) but most times, its crippling the world of Warhammer Online. Lag is okay if your game is like WoW (World of Warcraft) which is more skewed on PvE (Player vs. Enviroment). But for a game like Warhammer Online, it can eventually break the game.

Coming first hand from a WAR player myself, I have to say that there's a fine line between challenging gameplay and pure frustration gameplay. One makes the player work harder to excel in the game, and the other just breaks them.

People of Mythic and Warhammer Online, please FIX THIS PROBLEM! WARHAMMER ONLINE IS LAGGING LIKE HELL!

Christian the Lion

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:24:00 +0000

You have got to see this. YOU MUST I SAY!

Warhammer Online: Open Beta (short) Review

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:43:00 +0000

I'm hoping to keep this short yah! I will be getting my Warhammer Online Collectors Edition on Sept 18th! (YAY!) but I've been playing Open Beta since a week ago. All I can say is the game feels great and that i cant wait to play the real thing. It took me awhile to get used to the world and settings but after that it was all good. The only complain i would put here is that the ASIAN servers are surprisingly laggy as compared to the US server. I'm in Asia BTW so thats why I think it's weird.

As for characters, I think they are pretty well balanced.I'm going to be playing the Witch Elf and Marauder when the game officially opens. Graphics could use abit of improvement though. I have to compare it with Guild Wars as I think their graphics are amazing. But don't get me wrong,WAR's current graphic is hot too.

Overall I love love love this game and I hope WAR would be a BIG SUCCESS for the developers as I know they had put in ALOT into this game.

Cheers!

Indigo - Love of Reading Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:53:00 +0000

Awww... I love this ad. Softsell yet hard hitting.

I Am The Chosen One

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:57:00 +0000

Swear your allegiance to me or die regretting it. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:24:00 +0000

I think the movie is good. I give it a 7.5 over 10. I find the characters very rich in...um... character? If you don't already know, I find the Angel of death most fascinating and CREEPY! A female angel with androgynous characteristic. I tell you if she appear in my room in the middle of the night, sure terberak atas katil! ahahahaha!!

Anyways for a summer flick, I find the movie very satisfying. Very unlike x-men where the whole film feels....kosong somewhat.

Mmm... let's see now. Which body part shall I feast first...

Mccann 'Truth Well Told' Party - Night Time

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:28:00 +0000

Ok this is the part where 'good behaviour' from the day session below goes out the window yah. But everyone had fun and it was still a blast!

McCann 'Truth Well Told' Party - Day Time

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:20:00 +0000

The party was great. Everyone was on their best. We had movie screening, talks by top people in advertising, good food and even better company.

Warhammer Online: Cinematic Trailer 2

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:06:00 +0000

This new cinematic for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning thrusts viewers into the heat of RvR as the forces of Order battle to stop the marauding hordes of Destruction from taking the capital city of Altdorf.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! I want Warhammer Online so badly now!!

Blehh...!

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:58:00 +0000

What the hell!? I hope this is not gonna turn into some soap opera drama shit!

Official Beijing Olympics 2008 Commercial - Heroes

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:48:00 +0000

Love love love this commercial!!It's so 300! Very inspirational. The first time I saw this was at the gym while doing the treadmill. After seeing the commercial I immediately turn up the speed cause I was so bersemangat yah!

OMG just let it go!

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:39:00 +0000

Just the other day I was stuck in a traffic jam and tetiba it struck me that I'm still pissed at Zakiah the barren anjing. O' GOD ARI! It's been almost 2 years, JUST LET IT GO MAN! But I can't you see. You think I want to hold grudges like this. You think a jolly person like me enjoy hating someone so much. All I want to do is forget. Trust me.

Paris Hilton - Nothing In This World

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:03:00 +0000

Yes it's Paris Hilton. So stab my eyes out and boil me alive but this video makes me happy. It's abit cheezy but I still like it. The geek who gets the girl in the end with the line "Dare to dream" - It gets me everytime no matter how lame it is.

Terbangun!

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:40:00 +0000

The horror!! It was about 3.30am today that I was woken up by my cousin's private sexcapade conversation with his girlfriend. I tried to ignore it. I tried to fall back asleep but tak boleh ye. So there I was wide awake, unwillingly absorbing their lust fest. I wanted to say something but I'm afraid it would embarass him.

Aiya! I can be 'open-minded' but this just blew the door right out of its hinges man... very grafik ye! ahahahahah! I think I should make it a habit to shout "I"M AWAKE! I"M AWAKE!" everytime i bangun from sleep even when there's nobody around. Just to be on the safe side :P

So let it be known to anyone who reads this that I can be a light sleeper. Please do not let me be an unwilling 3rd party.

Thank you.

Devil May Cry 4

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:55:00 +0000

I bought this game out of impulse last weekend. So far, it looks like a good hack & slash game. As usual to the DMC franchise, the graphic looks awesome. I can't believe my old computer can take this game on the highest setting. Looks like I made the right investment on the high end graphic card. The controls are abit rigid and I feel it would be better if I use gamepad rather than the keyboard.

New Jeans!

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:41:00 +0000

I bought myself a new jeans yesterday at Quicksilver!! WOOHOO! I'm been thinking to get a new jeans for the longest time now.

And the best thing is, I found out that I AM MANNEQUIN SIZE!! (I think that's good cause they mold it after an 'ideal' size). That jeans was actually the last piece of size 32 which they had to take off from the actual mannequin. I cant believe it fits very well. how awesome is that. Even the length is perfect.

Ps: Credits also goes out to Li San, my fashion consultant for the day. She actually picked out the jeans -which happens to be the most expensive of the lot thank-you-very-much. Habis burn RM400 :P

Memories

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:34:00 +0000

I found this in my wallet the other day. The ticket stub from our trip to the Movie World in Australia. It's so nice to be with the family like that again... :(

Beautiful Disaster

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:55:00 +0000

Wow! For a huge disaster, this is beautifully illustrated! Now this is what you call an eye for beauty. Even the ugliest of situations can be breathtaking. Relating myself back to an older post, i have to say this... Now if THIS is the kind of work anyone produce, i guess being a Diva while they work is OK.

As part of London Festival of Architecture 2008, award-winning media production studio Squint/Opera envisions London life in 2090, long after sea levels have risen from global warming. Imitating some of the techniques of the super-idealistic Victorian landscape painters, Squint/Opera have used a combination of photography, 3d modeling and digital manipulation to present five unique visions of a tranquil utopia in a familiar, yet drastically altered, landscape

Euromonitor International: 25 Global Consumer Trends 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:52:00 +0000

Have been reading up on the Euromonitor International: 25 Global Consumer Trends 2008. It’s a VERY loooooooog read but I’ll summarize it you’re your easy reading (I hope).

Basically the mood for 2007 and 2008 is really different - like day and night. A year ago there was a more positive mood. Those people who warning of dark days to come economically were regarded as doomsayers. But now 2008, it is somewhere between anxious and gloomy! People now are worried of high inflation and recession. It hasn’t really come to depression-era or anything like that but one thing for certain is that people are uncertain of what the future may hold. And uncertainty is bad for business especially in the new interconnected world which is hugely dependant on confidence. Dun dun dun!!!

With dark clouds, there’s always a silver lining. It’s no acceptation in this case. With doubt and instability (in some sectors. Too long to get into that right now), the people want change. Locally, we are seeing the biggest lost for Barisan National and the rise of opposition party. In the US, Barack Obama’s talk of change appears to be resonating well with many American voters. In China, the Beijing Olympics is anticipated to draw the world’s attention to China and there’s debate as to weather it will lead to more or less freedom for the people of the country. On top of that, “New technology” is becoming normal and access to the internet is growing. People are putting their thought and opinions online and User Generated Content are becoming more and more popular.

OK! On with the 25 Global Trends….

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Expanding Waistline
Despite widespread advice on eating less and rising awareness on healthy living, people of the world are getting FATTER.

Paying for health
Consumers are spending more and more on health. Medical care, pharmaceutical products, insurance, hospital bills, etc.

Hearts & Minds
As the world’s population is ageing, many are looking into supplements to promote their health. Especially products for the heart and mind. Ginko Biloba, Glucosamine, Fish Oil, Garlic, Vitamins, etc

Health Inequalities
The gap between life expectancy of rich and poor is growing wide as the gap between rich and poor are getting wider within nations.

Gut Feeling (Probiotic & Prebiotic)
Probiotic & Prebiotics are becoming more popular as healthy ingredients within foods. USA, Japan and Italy are the biggest contributor to the world value sales. Trend could possibly grow in other countries.

IDENTITY, SELF-EXPRESSION & HAPPINESS

Happiness
Economies with a large population tend to be less happy. (China, Japan, India).

Pirated Goods
Many people are happy to pay for fake goods without asking questions. Affecting the entertainment industry mostly where music and movies are concern.

Return of rarity and Rise of Simplicity
As luxury brands look for mass appeal, many are also looking for exclusivity. People are looking to be different to impress. Manufacturers are now turning to “Limited Editions” , “Customizables” and “Exclusivity” to market their products/brands.

As for simplicity; status always require rarity, and with “luxury” being ubiquitous, sometimes less is more and simplicity is a signifier of luxury.

Rise of connoisseurship
Specializing in a category is a rising global trend. The rise of the internet has facilitated the rise of connoisseurship. For example, online booksellers and music sellers makes it easier to find rare editions.

Rise of middle class? Or the consumer class?
“Middle class” people are growing could also mean the rise of spending power. Consumers who spends more now are seen as the “norm” as household incomes had grown with both men and women working.

BELONGING

Social Networking
The nature of communication has been taken to another level where people are reconnecting with lost friends, collage mates and other social groups. Facebook may be the flavor of the month but social networking is here to stay.

New business models for networks
Consumer appeal of social networking has been strong which are also attracting advertisers. A balance must be struck to keep it non-invasive yet money making. Myspace’s advertising revenue was USD805 million while facebook a mere USD305 million.

Online Etiquettes
New online etiquettes are forming with the rise of the internet and social networking. Privacy, courtesy and ethics are all new and developing rapidly.

DIY
“Made for me” overlaps with the move towards greater luxury. Those seeking to find discernment are looking to buy original. For some there is also the added advantage of being able to specify how the goods are made.

Brands are identity.
When people have to create their own identity, brands become symbols that help them to navigate the world and find others whom they share values and dreams.

TECHNOLOGY

Identity anxiety
Concerns about identity theft are increasing. Travelling on-line leaves footprint, now as visible as anything left in the real world. Identity fraud is rising and so people are more guarded on this matter.

My mobile my home
For many young people, their mobile is their home. Music, videos, movies, clips, contacts, calendar, reminders and games are all on their phones and that makes it very important to them.

The new MTV – Mobile TV
The interaction between on line-and off-line is blurring. Manufacturers and broadcasters are catering and contributing more to this new media. While TV is not dying off as predicted, mobile TV is definitely picking up.

Life’s a Game
Online life/gaming is growing especially for the youth market. People are spending more and more time is virtual world compared to the real one.

Magical Technology
Technology is moving at great speed. Things that seem like sci-fi are now becoming possible. The new becomes old fast so developers will always need to be on their toes.

WORK, REST & PLAY

Wealthier but not better off
The increase in overall economy wellbeing are not being translated directly into consumer income.

Home & The Basics
In developed markets, most home owners have mortgage but vice versa in less developed markets. However trends are showing upcomers like China & India are slowly changing towards home owners with mortgage.

Food or Fun
Americans have spent more money on eating out and especially foodservice rather than on buying food for home consumptions. This could be a following trend especially if the world is heading towards ‘convenience’ and ‘too busy to buy food’ people.

Unemployment
Unemployment, and the fear of unemployment, is the largest driver of changes in spending behavior. This might affect all market sectors.

Fast Money
Fast money is looking to be strong trend globally. More people are opting for Credit cards, ATM cards, Debit Cards, Smart Cards as compared to before. This could incur more spending unconsciously since people do not feel the money going out.

Divas & Dramas

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:32:00 +0000

Yesterday was abit of a stressful day for some of my colleagues. As usual, timelines are tight and work still needs to get done so drama happens. I understand that the creatives can get bogged down with a lot of things, but that's no excuse for being RUDE. It’s fine if you argue back on work and give your opinions but there is no need to be Divas and throw tantrums. It just reflect how poorly some people are brought up – IMHO lah.

Review : No Limits Play @ KLCC

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Eleven Something.) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:04:00 +0000

I went to the No Limits play last weekend with Nabihan. I haven't been to alot of plays but I really enjoy this one. I must say that the sci-fi concept is abit out-of-this-world but the values and morals from the storyline is pretty solid. The songs are really catchy too with a mix of originals and classic pop songs. Performance wise, I think it was done well with some chacters standing out and stealing the spotlight light away from the main actors. The one thing I like most is the fact that it has a very Malaysian feel to it. But there are some of the chinese jokes which I didn't get (cause I dont understand the language. DUH!) which in turn makes me feel annoyed. But overall, I LIKE!!!

I went for entertaintment and entertained I was. - I give it a 7.5 / 10