Hm.... Lemme think! Well, I DON'T KNOW!
That is a long time....
Well, at least now I'm back !
I just got home from Australia. :)
How much fun at that place! But it's cold.
I ate all the CHOCOLATE.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Monday, 23 January 2012
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Thursday, 20 October 2011
I AM SO SORRY.
SORRY, SORRY, SORRY, AND ANOTHER SORRY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't open my blog when I have a Mid- Semester Test. You know..... student, life. AND I'M TERRIBLY SORRY !
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
J.R.R Tolkien Books
The Hobbit
Tolkien's first tale mentioning hobbits, this is the story of Bilbo Baggins' adventure to the Lonely Mountain and his finding of the One Ring. It has a very much lighter mood than the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and is intended for children.
The Fellowship of the Ring
The first part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Gandalf discovers that Bilbo's old ring is truly the One Ring, and Frodo sets off on a mission to destroy it.
The Two Towers
The second part of the trilogy. Gollum guides Frodo and Sam along the path of Mordor, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli journey to Rohan to help King Théoden battle Saruman's armies.
The Return of the King
The third part of the trilogy. Frodo and Sam journey closer every day to Mount Doom, Aragorn begins to reclaim the kingship, and Sauron launches his last massive assaults upon Middle-earth.
The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.
Hobbit-like stories set in verse, complete with charming illustrations.
The Silmarillion
The early history of Middle-earth, including stories such as "The Tale of Beren and Luthien" that are briefly mentioned in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Quite a different tone from the trilogy as well--much more serious and old-fashioned.
Unfinished Tales
More stories from the early history of Middle-earth. Lots of info about topics such as the five Istari, the cats of Queen Beruthiel, the kings and queens of Numenor, and others that were never fully described in LotR or The Silmarillion. The title comes from the fact that Tolkien never completely finished any of the included tales.
The Book of Lost Tales Part I
Part I of the History of Middle-earth, this could be called the first half of a very early Silmarillion. It's the story of a human mariner named Eriol who listens to tales of the ancient days of Middle-earth from Elves of Eressëa. Includes detailed histories of the Valar and the creation of Arda and its peoples. Note: these tales may confuse readers of books such as The Silmarillion, since, because Tolkien wrote the tales many years before The Silmarillion took complete shape, many names and stories are completely changed.
The Book of Lost Tales Part II
Part II of the History of Middle-earth, and the second half of the very early Silmarillion. Eriol listens to tales about Beren and Luthien, the Nauglafring (Nauglamir), Turin Turambar, Gondolin, Tuor and Idril, Eärendil, and more. The book also includes Tolkien's early conception of how Middle-earth and English mythology are linked. See note on Part I.
The Lays of Beleriand
Part III of the History of Middle-earth. Mainly the tales of Beren and Luthien and Turin Turambar set in verse, although the book includes several shorter unfinished poems. Also includes C.S. Lewis' commentary of the Lay of Leithian.
The Shaping of Middle-earth: The Quenta, the Ambarkanta, and the Annals
Part IV of the History of Middle-earth. This is the very earliest version of The Silmarillion. It also includes a
chronological presentation of Tolkien's mythology, as well as the earliest map of Middle-earth.
The Lost Road and Other Writings
Part V of the History of Middle-earth. Includes revisions to The Silmarillion, an etymological dictionary of the Elvish languages, and a discussion of The Lost Road's relation to The Fall of Numenor.
The Return of the Shadow
Part VI of the History of Middle-earth. This is an early version of The Fellowship of the Ring, complete with outline plans and narrative drafts, up to the point at which the Fellowship stood at Balin's tomb in the Mines of Moria. In this version, Treebeard and Farmer Maggot are malevolent, Strider is called Trotter, and the Fellowship does not include Legolas or Gimli.
The Treason of Isengard
Part VII of the History of Middle-earth. This book continues where The Return of the Shadow left off, and explores parts of the LotR story such as Lothlorien, the Riders of Rohan, Ents, and Saruman the White. Also includes the original first meeting of Aragorn and Éowyn, an appendix on the Runes in the Book of Mazarbul, and an original map of Middle-earth.
The War of the Ring
Part VIII of the History of Middle-earth. More of the early version of the Lord of the Rings, beginning with the Battle of Helm's Deep and ending with the parley between Gandalf and the Mouth of Sauron before the Gates of Mordor. Faramir is first introduced in this book.
Sauron Defeated
Part IX of the History of Middle-earth. Completes the History of the Lord of the Rings series, and contains a very different account of the Scouring of the Shire, along with a previously unpublished Epilogue in which Sam tries to answer his children's questions years after Bilbo and Frodo passed over the Sea. Also includes fragments of Numenorean script, and an account of the linguistic structures of Adunaic.
Morgoth's Ring
Part X of the History of Middle-earth. Just as the Book of Lost Tales is an early Silmarillion, Morgoth's Ring is a later one. This book includes the full Annals of Aman, discussions of the destiny of Elves and the origins of the Orcs, meditations on mortality and immortality, and much more.
The War of the Jewels
Part XI of the History of Middle-earth. Mostly about the evolution of Tolkien's work on The Silmarillion, including a continuation of the story of Turin Turambar, and more information about the Valar.
The Peoples of Middle-earth
Part XII of the History of Middle-earth. Contains hobbit genealogies, a chronology of the later ages of Middle-earth, the story of "The New Shadow" in Gondor of the Fourth Age, and the tale of the coming of the Numenorean ships.
Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien's drawings of Middle-earth and Arda. Incredibly detailed and amazing!
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo
Translated by Tolkien and edited by his son, Christopher, this includes the classic tale of the quest of one of the knights of King Arthur's round table.
The Monsters and the Critics & Other Essays
Tolkien's lecture on the epic "Beowulf".
On Fairy-Stories
One of Tolkien's lectures, this one given at the University of Leeds on March 8th, 1939. In it, he discusses Primary and Secondary worlds, sub-creation, and mythology.
Finn and Hengest
The story of Finn and Hengest (two fifth-century heroes) is told in two Old English poems, "Beowulf" and "The Fights at Finnesburg", but told so obscurely that its interpretation was a matter of controversy for over 100 years. This text covers J.R.R. Tolkien's lectures on the subject.
The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth
Tolkien's sequel to Anglo-Saxon poem The Battle of Maldon. In it, two servants of duke Beorhtnoth retrieve their master's corpse from the battlefield.
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien's letters to family, friends, and admirers. The collection includes some fantastic philosophical discussions, insights into Middle-earth, and early plans for the LotR trilogy.
The Father Christmas Letters
A collection of letters Tolkien wrote to his children every year from Father Christmas, filled with tales about life at the North Pole and illustrated with Tolkien's drawings.
Mr. Bliss
A picture book that Tolkien wrote and illustrated for his children's (as well as his own) enjoyment. Mr. Bliss goes into town to buy a motor-car, but has all sorts of unexpected adventures with it (characters such as Gaffer Gamgee and a man with the last name of Boffin make appearances).
Farmer Giles of Ham
Another of Tolkien's charming children's tales, this time about a man who accidentally defeats a dragon and then is considered by the townsfolk the most logical person to fight another monster.
Smith of Wootton Major
In this book, Tolkien explores the gift of fantasy, and what it means to the life and character of the man who receives it.
Leaf by Niggle
The tale of a painter named Niggle who 'niggles' over little details, and fears that he will never be able to complete his unfinished work.
Roverandom
This is the story of Rover, a real dog magically transformed into a toy, who, after many fantastic adventures in search of the wizard who wronged him, at last wins back his life. Tolkien wrote it to console his son, Michael, who lost a favorite toy, which was in the shape of a dog.
The Road Goes Ever On
Includes sheet music by Donald Swann for many of the poems in Tolkien's books.
Tolkien's first tale mentioning hobbits, this is the story of Bilbo Baggins' adventure to the Lonely Mountain and his finding of the One Ring. It has a very much lighter mood than the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and is intended for children.
The Fellowship of the Ring
The first part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Gandalf discovers that Bilbo's old ring is truly the One Ring, and Frodo sets off on a mission to destroy it.
The Two Towers
The second part of the trilogy. Gollum guides Frodo and Sam along the path of Mordor, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli journey to Rohan to help King Théoden battle Saruman's armies.
The Return of the King
The third part of the trilogy. Frodo and Sam journey closer every day to Mount Doom, Aragorn begins to reclaim the kingship, and Sauron launches his last massive assaults upon Middle-earth.
The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.
Hobbit-like stories set in verse, complete with charming illustrations.
The Silmarillion
The early history of Middle-earth, including stories such as "The Tale of Beren and Luthien" that are briefly mentioned in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Quite a different tone from the trilogy as well--much more serious and old-fashioned.
Unfinished Tales
More stories from the early history of Middle-earth. Lots of info about topics such as the five Istari, the cats of Queen Beruthiel, the kings and queens of Numenor, and others that were never fully described in LotR or The Silmarillion. The title comes from the fact that Tolkien never completely finished any of the included tales.
The Book of Lost Tales Part I
Part I of the History of Middle-earth, this could be called the first half of a very early Silmarillion. It's the story of a human mariner named Eriol who listens to tales of the ancient days of Middle-earth from Elves of Eressëa. Includes detailed histories of the Valar and the creation of Arda and its peoples. Note: these tales may confuse readers of books such as The Silmarillion, since, because Tolkien wrote the tales many years before The Silmarillion took complete shape, many names and stories are completely changed.
The Book of Lost Tales Part II
Part II of the History of Middle-earth, and the second half of the very early Silmarillion. Eriol listens to tales about Beren and Luthien, the Nauglafring (Nauglamir), Turin Turambar, Gondolin, Tuor and Idril, Eärendil, and more. The book also includes Tolkien's early conception of how Middle-earth and English mythology are linked. See note on Part I.
The Lays of Beleriand
Part III of the History of Middle-earth. Mainly the tales of Beren and Luthien and Turin Turambar set in verse, although the book includes several shorter unfinished poems. Also includes C.S. Lewis' commentary of the Lay of Leithian.
The Shaping of Middle-earth: The Quenta, the Ambarkanta, and the Annals
Part IV of the History of Middle-earth. This is the very earliest version of The Silmarillion. It also includes a
chronological presentation of Tolkien's mythology, as well as the earliest map of Middle-earth.
The Lost Road and Other Writings
Part V of the History of Middle-earth. Includes revisions to The Silmarillion, an etymological dictionary of the Elvish languages, and a discussion of The Lost Road's relation to The Fall of Numenor.
The Return of the Shadow
Part VI of the History of Middle-earth. This is an early version of The Fellowship of the Ring, complete with outline plans and narrative drafts, up to the point at which the Fellowship stood at Balin's tomb in the Mines of Moria. In this version, Treebeard and Farmer Maggot are malevolent, Strider is called Trotter, and the Fellowship does not include Legolas or Gimli.
The Treason of Isengard
Part VII of the History of Middle-earth. This book continues where The Return of the Shadow left off, and explores parts of the LotR story such as Lothlorien, the Riders of Rohan, Ents, and Saruman the White. Also includes the original first meeting of Aragorn and Éowyn, an appendix on the Runes in the Book of Mazarbul, and an original map of Middle-earth.
The War of the Ring
Part VIII of the History of Middle-earth. More of the early version of the Lord of the Rings, beginning with the Battle of Helm's Deep and ending with the parley between Gandalf and the Mouth of Sauron before the Gates of Mordor. Faramir is first introduced in this book.
Sauron Defeated
Part IX of the History of Middle-earth. Completes the History of the Lord of the Rings series, and contains a very different account of the Scouring of the Shire, along with a previously unpublished Epilogue in which Sam tries to answer his children's questions years after Bilbo and Frodo passed over the Sea. Also includes fragments of Numenorean script, and an account of the linguistic structures of Adunaic.
Morgoth's Ring
Part X of the History of Middle-earth. Just as the Book of Lost Tales is an early Silmarillion, Morgoth's Ring is a later one. This book includes the full Annals of Aman, discussions of the destiny of Elves and the origins of the Orcs, meditations on mortality and immortality, and much more.
The War of the Jewels
Part XI of the History of Middle-earth. Mostly about the evolution of Tolkien's work on The Silmarillion, including a continuation of the story of Turin Turambar, and more information about the Valar.
The Peoples of Middle-earth
Part XII of the History of Middle-earth. Contains hobbit genealogies, a chronology of the later ages of Middle-earth, the story of "The New Shadow" in Gondor of the Fourth Age, and the tale of the coming of the Numenorean ships.
Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien's drawings of Middle-earth and Arda. Incredibly detailed and amazing!
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo
Translated by Tolkien and edited by his son, Christopher, this includes the classic tale of the quest of one of the knights of King Arthur's round table.
The Monsters and the Critics & Other Essays
Tolkien's lecture on the epic "Beowulf".
On Fairy-Stories
One of Tolkien's lectures, this one given at the University of Leeds on March 8th, 1939. In it, he discusses Primary and Secondary worlds, sub-creation, and mythology.
Finn and Hengest
The story of Finn and Hengest (two fifth-century heroes) is told in two Old English poems, "Beowulf" and "The Fights at Finnesburg", but told so obscurely that its interpretation was a matter of controversy for over 100 years. This text covers J.R.R. Tolkien's lectures on the subject.
The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth
Tolkien's sequel to Anglo-Saxon poem The Battle of Maldon. In it, two servants of duke Beorhtnoth retrieve their master's corpse from the battlefield.
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien's letters to family, friends, and admirers. The collection includes some fantastic philosophical discussions, insights into Middle-earth, and early plans for the LotR trilogy.
The Father Christmas Letters
A collection of letters Tolkien wrote to his children every year from Father Christmas, filled with tales about life at the North Pole and illustrated with Tolkien's drawings.
Mr. Bliss
A picture book that Tolkien wrote and illustrated for his children's (as well as his own) enjoyment. Mr. Bliss goes into town to buy a motor-car, but has all sorts of unexpected adventures with it (characters such as Gaffer Gamgee and a man with the last name of Boffin make appearances).
Farmer Giles of Ham
Another of Tolkien's charming children's tales, this time about a man who accidentally defeats a dragon and then is considered by the townsfolk the most logical person to fight another monster.
Smith of Wootton Major
In this book, Tolkien explores the gift of fantasy, and what it means to the life and character of the man who receives it.
Leaf by Niggle
The tale of a painter named Niggle who 'niggles' over little details, and fears that he will never be able to complete his unfinished work.
Roverandom
This is the story of Rover, a real dog magically transformed into a toy, who, after many fantastic adventures in search of the wizard who wronged him, at last wins back his life. Tolkien wrote it to console his son, Michael, who lost a favorite toy, which was in the shape of a dog.
The Road Goes Ever On
Includes sheet music by Donald Swann for many of the poems in Tolkien's books.
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Google??? Samsung ????
Yesterday, after having raised anticipation with event invite, video and other teasers, Google and Samsung delayed the presumed launch of Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich) and Nexus Prime (or whatever the smartphone is called). The announcement is hugely important to both companies -- really more than iPhone 4S is to Apple -- because Ice Cream Sandwich closes the fork between Android 2.x for phones and 3.x for tablets. Reason for cancelling the October 11 event: "We believe this is not the right time to announce a new product as the world expresses tribute to Steve Jobs's passing". So what? Google and Samsung show respect for Jobs, but Apple doesn't?
Apple announced iPhone 4S on October 4. A day later, the company revealed that Jobs, Apple's chairman and until late-August its CEO, had died. The world is mourning the loss of one of the rarest of humans -- a true visionary who compelled loyalty among the people closest to him and those who used Apple's products, in part by aspiring for something better. How does Apple remember Jobs? By keeping business as usual.
News of Jobs death came late-day on October 5. My colleagues and I couldn't really discuss it until the following day. When everyone was online in group chat I chimed: "Now comes the test of the new management's character. I would delay iPhone 4S launch a week out of respect". That's exactly what Google and Samsung chose to do, for even longer, but not Apple. iPhone 4S presales started yesterday as planned, with the handset coming to stores starting October 14.
"Business is Business"?
Yesterday, I asked Ed Oswald to write the post you're reading now, proposing the headline above. Ed sees things differently, however, and I respect his perspective. Debate is good and fits one of the fundamental principles of good journalism: Provide perspective. News doesn't lay out in linear fashion. That's why we seek to answer in stories: who, what, when, where and why and use multiple sources to present the information. Ed presents one viewpoint on the Google-Samsung product launch delay, now I give another. We don't agree.
"It's just dumb from a business aspect", Ed asserts about Google and Samsung's cancelled event and continues:
Any delay can and will hurt sales of your device. If you're going to hold off on its release, you better have a damn good reason to do it. I know there's a lot of us out there who respect Jobs -- this journalist included -- but even he would say business is business, and probably also told his people not to stop his own company's plans over his death.I commend Samsung and Google for being respectful in a time like this, but I will most definitely scorn them for making a move that seemingly lacks in business logic. Sometimes you overreact in grief, and this is certainly one of those moments.
From one perspective, Ed is right. Businesses don't operate by the same moral agenda as the people running or working for them. For public companies the first obligation is to shareholders, who demand more profits. While Apple stock didn't plummet following news of Jobs' death, iPhone 4S delay could certainly send jitters over the share price and would rob shareholders of a week's profits so close to the holidays. Launching October 21 in the first seven countries would push into November the iPhone 4S debut in the next 22 countries.
Principles before Profits
But Steve Jobs isn't anyone. He is an iconic figure, undeniably, whether or not you liked him, Apple or its products. Jobs is someone mourned globally, as seen by the makeshift shrines outside Apple retail stores, which have come to be places of vigil for people remembering him. Few men will be so mourned, so idolized as Jobs in our lifetimes.
Even in the cold, heartless world of profit-driven business, people are given time to mourn -- days off from work following the death of family members or even friends. People are allowed time to grieve. Companies show their respect to employees by giving this time (yes, even when local laws require it). We all know or will know someone who has died, and will someday pass ourselves.
Google and Samsung have good reasons to show their respect to Jobs.
Confucianism widely impacts the culture of South Korea, Samsung's home country. In Confucianism, filial-piety is the highest virtue -- it's a concept of showing respect for elders, particularly familiar members and to ancestors. South Korean funerals are highly ritualistic and respectful. It's not surprising that Samsung executives would choose to respect Jobs' passing. Apple is a large Samsung customer, of components for iPad and iPhone.
Google's reasons are different. Google has longstanding ties to Apple and directly to Jobs. Some of the most prominent Googlers worked for Apple and directly with Jobs. Android creator Andy Rubin is a formal Apple employee. Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt was on Apple's board of directors and interacted closely with Jobs. These are people mourning someone they knew or worked closely with.
Something else: Google is rare among public companies for operating around a clear set of principles -- epitomized in the list of "10 Things". Google has put principles before business before, when in January the company stopped censoring search share in China. Microsoft'sBing later benefited from the action.
Ed's assertion that "business is business" is bunk. Google and Samsung show respect for Jobs' passing in ways the Apple hasn't -- and should have. The new management has failed the test of character I put before my colleagues two days ago.
Guys!!!!
You gotta to believe me !!!!
In the book I read, in Seattle, United States,(please, you who lived in Seattle do not mad,) licking/eating lollipops is permitted, but selling lollipop is forbidden.
,
In Denmark, escaping away from the jail is not illegal, but if catch, you have to finish the time in the jail.
,
In California, it is not permitted to wear a cowboy boot except you have minimal 2 cows.
&
InNew York, you are not allowed to wear a sandal after 10 PM.
In the book I read, in Seattle, United States,(please, you who lived in Seattle do not mad,) licking/eating lollipops is permitted, but selling lollipop is forbidden.
,
In Denmark, escaping away from the jail is not illegal, but if catch, you have to finish the time in the jail.
,
In California, it is not permitted to wear a cowboy boot except you have minimal 2 cows.
&
InNew York, you are not allowed to wear a sandal after 10 PM.
Saturday, 8 October 2011
On The Spot.
I don't know if it was On The Spot or.... Under Spot, or.......... Onder Sport. Really. But it's a name of a TV Channel. How weird is that doesn't it? Heh... Very... very.... weird.... And I'm very confused!!!!!!!!!! If it was On The Spot, or Under Spot, well, completely usual.... But if it was Onder Sport, it was a completely confusing!!!!!! If anybody would name a TV Channel like that, he/she must be gone CRAZY !!!!!!!!
Beginning...
I'm beginning to think that Comic_@ Fan blog is not a Comic_@ Fan blog anymore....
I mean, I put in a video-- that not have a relationship exactly, with comics...
Wow, really? Do you all think the same as me?
I mean, I put in a video-- that not have a relationship exactly, with comics...
Wow, really? Do you all think the same as me?
Friday, 7 October 2011
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Comic Is Fuuun.......
Why comic is fun??? They are fun fun, 'cause it makes us feel the way story of that comic. And when the comic that we read is over, we want more, more, and more comics to read!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Comics????? WHY SHOULD I READ THEM ????
Well....... we all know that some comics are fiction, and... non- fiction. And almost of us like to read comic. Yeah.... and the comics make us imaginating, if the comic(ficton), are real! Yeah... that would be soooo... awesome. and one of my favourite magazine comic that I like is Nakayoshi><... In Naka-chan(all the people who read Nakayoshi called it that,), there is a lot of comics. Like Hell Girl, Arisa, Angel or Devil.... and many more! That just it for this day-- and thank you all! ^^
Comic, is Great !
Why comic is great ? Just think about it ! You will like the comic,,,, it's like........ wow !!!! We like the comic cause it's feels so... well forget 'bout that. now, I will ask you, what is the good of the comic, and I will tell you.
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