Have you ever tried to pull a well-planned funny prank to get your day started off right? If not, this is your opportunity! Pranks are little jokes that we play on the people we know and love. If you do them right, they could make both of you laugh until milk is shooting out of your noses.
The key to successful funny pranks is to ruffle your victim’s feathers without making them too angry or frightened. There’s a fine line between the two! Here are some tips and suggestions to ensure that your funny pranks go off without a hitch.
1) Write a zany note.
Notes can be great for pranks on people you don’t know too well. They are relatively unobtrusive, and also won’t get under your victim’s skin too much. If someone finds a humorous note in a place they don’t expect, it will just brighten their day and give them a good laugh. A tradition I’ve started with my husband is to attack him with an "Ant Brigade" note, which I leave in several odd places around our home. He never knows where the Ant Brigade is going to show up to pester him - the pantry, the couch, even the shower!
2) Make your victim the center of attention.
This well-known funny prank is best reserved for friends you know well.It’s also good for family members that will love you no matter what you do to them. When you’re in a crowded department store, you just turn to your victim and exclaim "Who ARE you? And WHY do you keep following me?" Other popular variations include "NO, I will NOT hold your hand" and "I know you miss your mommy, but we’ll be home soon!" Comments of this nature will get your victim quite a few strange looks. This can be hilarious, especially if your friend has a good sense of humor.
3) Set up a booby trap.
The booby trap prank is a classic! You set an object up to fall as soon as your victim walks into or out of a place. A wonderful example is setting up ice cube trays at an incline, in order to stage an ice cream avalanche from the freezer. You could also rig a mannequin to fall out of a closet when it’s opened. As you can see, you can get quite creative with this one, especially around Halloween. That’s when there are a number of plastic spiders and skeletons for sale at local stores.
4) Watch your back.
After you pull a funny prank on someone, you should beware of one thing: payback. If your prank is particularly good, you are definitely going to warrant a revenge attack. So my advice is to be prepared! And don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Rabu, 25 Maret 2009
Kamis, 26 Februari 2009
Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, And Slumdog Millionaire
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the story of a man who is born old and slowly digresses in age until he dies as an infant. Brad Pitt plays the main character, and he embarks on an oddball romance with Cate Blanchett, who plays Daisy. They meet as children, but their lives never seem to totally match until they reach their 40s at the same time. I liked the acting in the film a lot; Pitt and Blanchett do a great job of making this unreal situation seem believable. Critics agree that the performances are outstanding, and they have called it an epic fantasy. The film felt too long, though. Once you know the secret of Benjamin Button, and you realize that Daisy is his true love, the wait to see the story come to its conclusion seemed to take forever. With a run time of two hours and forty-six minutes, I felt like many of the longer montages in the movie could have been cut without sacrificing any of the story. Overall, it was a good film that just felt a little long.
Frost/Nixon is a behind the scenes look at the preparation for and the taping of the David Frost and Richard Nixon interviews. Originally it was a Broadway play. Many in Hollywood have said that this film is the best of director Ron Howard's career, even better than his Oscar winning film, A Beautiful Mind, and I would agree. At first glance, the plot doesn't sound like it would make an interesting film, yet Howard takes the wrangling and manipulation on both sides of the famous interview and turns it into a tight, tense thriller. The acting by Frank Langella and Michael Sheen, both of whom played the roles on Broadway, is some of the best of the year, and their clashes onscreen give Frost/Nixon the dramatic edge that makes it a great historic film.
Critics have rallied behind Slumdog Millionaire, a film by Danny Boyle that was filmed in the streets of Mumbai, India, as the best film of the year. It is the story of a young man, Jamal, who grew up on the streets and, against all odds, makes it to the final round of the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Accused of cheating, he is tortured and grilled about how he knew the answers, and as he tells the story of his life, we see how his life experience as a child of the streets gave him the answers. The film keeps you guessing about whether Jamal will make it through the final round and reunite with the love of his life, Latika. Slumdog Millionaire is one of the most hopeful films I've seen in many years. The adversities that Jamal faces are beyond the comprehension of most North Americans, but to watch someone who is unsure where his next meal will come from remain optimistic about the future is a great lesson. The sharp editing and clever script keep the story moving, and when I saw the film, the audience cheered and applauded at the end of the film. If you're unfamiliar with the rich culture of Bollywood, Slumdog is a wonderful introduction to that style.
Frost/Nixon is a behind the scenes look at the preparation for and the taping of the David Frost and Richard Nixon interviews. Originally it was a Broadway play. Many in Hollywood have said that this film is the best of director Ron Howard's career, even better than his Oscar winning film, A Beautiful Mind, and I would agree. At first glance, the plot doesn't sound like it would make an interesting film, yet Howard takes the wrangling and manipulation on both sides of the famous interview and turns it into a tight, tense thriller. The acting by Frank Langella and Michael Sheen, both of whom played the roles on Broadway, is some of the best of the year, and their clashes onscreen give Frost/Nixon the dramatic edge that makes it a great historic film.
Critics have rallied behind Slumdog Millionaire, a film by Danny Boyle that was filmed in the streets of Mumbai, India, as the best film of the year. It is the story of a young man, Jamal, who grew up on the streets and, against all odds, makes it to the final round of the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Accused of cheating, he is tortured and grilled about how he knew the answers, and as he tells the story of his life, we see how his life experience as a child of the streets gave him the answers. The film keeps you guessing about whether Jamal will make it through the final round and reunite with the love of his life, Latika. Slumdog Millionaire is one of the most hopeful films I've seen in many years. The adversities that Jamal faces are beyond the comprehension of most North Americans, but to watch someone who is unsure where his next meal will come from remain optimistic about the future is a great lesson. The sharp editing and clever script keep the story moving, and when I saw the film, the audience cheered and applauded at the end of the film. If you're unfamiliar with the rich culture of Bollywood, Slumdog is a wonderful introduction to that style.
5 Reasons To Watch Free Movies Online
Would you like to know why Slumdog Millionaire is making its home run to the Oscars? Or have a look at Kate Winslet’s best performance of her life in her stint as a modern day wife on "The Revolutionary Road". Perhaps, you would also want to get some sneak peak of the latest astounding performance of Dirty Harry Clint Eastwood in a potentially Academy Award winning appearance as a retired army in Gran Torino. Well, where else could you watch these free movies but from the internet?
In this world where everything happens to be free as long as it is information based, y ou can get free movies without taking some pennies from your pocket from the free movies website. Get the latest hot picks by some critics or the latest flick and potential blockbuster without holding your curiosity.
Before you get started googling "free movies", get to know first why you should watch free movies online.
Best things in Life are Free!
Of course you always heard it from school or from anyone else that the best things in life are free. Just like free air, you are not paying to get them, yet they are essential. So as with movies, it is absolutely great to get one for free. Free movies online would let you watch movies in full mode without queuing to the ticket booth. Isn’t it wonderful?
Now, you can also download some of those movies if the website offers some free video downloading service. All you need is to have a faster internet connection to grab them and have it shown in your own DVD. But remember, try to be good with the producers as well and always not to forget to support them by queuing on to the nearest cinema and look them at the big screen
Make your on Reviews
You might not know, your friend is planning to watch a film because his favourite movie star is on the cast. Perhaps, it would be a great help in your part to make some reviews of the films even if you are not part of the elite group. This is one of the things you can get from free movies online.
Gauge the movie if it is worth watching in the big screen
Funny how some of the films you have watched are simply not worth the penny you are paying. This is especially true if you are only looking at the stars but not the film itself. If you think you should not be a victim of being swindled by the sneak preview, well, see them first if you can grasp some parts of the film through free movies online. But, if you really want to get a piece of the movie, do not view the film in full. It is always advisable to take some part of it and let the other parts be enjoyed in the cinemas. Of course, it is always better if it is bigger than life.
Saves time
If you have those plenty of excuses or just plainly busy, then, you would not have any reason at all why you should not miss your favourite movie. You can view it online. Free movies online will give you a leverage of your time by watching your most expected movies online without spending some time in the theatre house.
Can be watched anywhere
Imagine if you are going for some out of the country trip and you are lost in translation. Good thing an internet connection is there for you. Now, you always want to find some time to be amused. Free videos online can give you access to movies anywhere you are in the world as long as there is an internet connection. Take time to watch movies while you are in that Caribbean cruise or perhaps having the vacation of your life.
In this world where everything happens to be free as long as it is information based, y ou can get free movies without taking some pennies from your pocket from the free movies website. Get the latest hot picks by some critics or the latest flick and potential blockbuster without holding your curiosity.
Before you get started googling "free movies", get to know first why you should watch free movies online.
Best things in Life are Free!
Of course you always heard it from school or from anyone else that the best things in life are free. Just like free air, you are not paying to get them, yet they are essential. So as with movies, it is absolutely great to get one for free. Free movies online would let you watch movies in full mode without queuing to the ticket booth. Isn’t it wonderful?
Now, you can also download some of those movies if the website offers some free video downloading service. All you need is to have a faster internet connection to grab them and have it shown in your own DVD. But remember, try to be good with the producers as well and always not to forget to support them by queuing on to the nearest cinema and look them at the big screen
Make your on Reviews
You might not know, your friend is planning to watch a film because his favourite movie star is on the cast. Perhaps, it would be a great help in your part to make some reviews of the films even if you are not part of the elite group. This is one of the things you can get from free movies online.
Gauge the movie if it is worth watching in the big screen
Funny how some of the films you have watched are simply not worth the penny you are paying. This is especially true if you are only looking at the stars but not the film itself. If you think you should not be a victim of being swindled by the sneak preview, well, see them first if you can grasp some parts of the film through free movies online. But, if you really want to get a piece of the movie, do not view the film in full. It is always advisable to take some part of it and let the other parts be enjoyed in the cinemas. Of course, it is always better if it is bigger than life.
Saves time
If you have those plenty of excuses or just plainly busy, then, you would not have any reason at all why you should not miss your favourite movie. You can view it online. Free movies online will give you a leverage of your time by watching your most expected movies online without spending some time in the theatre house.
Can be watched anywhere
Imagine if you are going for some out of the country trip and you are lost in translation. Good thing an internet connection is there for you. Now, you always want to find some time to be amused. Free videos online can give you access to movies anywhere you are in the world as long as there is an internet connection. Take time to watch movies while you are in that Caribbean cruise or perhaps having the vacation of your life.
Forgotten Lands: First Colony (Review)
Forgotten Lands: First Colony gives you the power to build structures, create units, and harvest materials you'll need to do both. To recruit workers, simply click on the town hall and choose which citizen you'll need. Some of the starting units available include general laborers, merchants, scholars and scouts, each with his or her own unique abilities. Drag and drop your units onto buildings to set them to work. Scholars, for example, love to research and when they're placed around a building it will quickly earn points that will allow an upgrade. Learning how to use the units effectively is one of the key factors in mastering Forgotten Lands: First Colony.
Food, gold and wood are the only resources you need concern yourself with in the game. Build farms and place workers there to make sure your population is fed. Create a lumber mill to harvest timber, and try distributing merchants across your buildings to increase gold production. In order to create new buildings and upgrade them, you'll need plenty of gold and wood.
Divided into a series of scenarios, Forgotten Lands gradually develops the story as you complete increasingly open-ended missions. You start with simple tasks such as building a farm, recruiting a number of units, or upgrading a building. Later you get to do much more interesting things such as trade gems for new property and repair an ancient seafaring vessel that's crashed on the shore. Bonus stages are unlocked at certain points, providing you with a little break from the main game.
The visuals, while perfectly suited to the game's atmosphere, sometimes come across as a bit grainy with slightly stiff animation. It's nothing that detracts from the game.
It's rare to see real time strategy make its way to the casual scene in such a perfect way. Forgotten Lands: First Colony delivers everything that's great about the genre without sacrificing very much at all. And you won't have to sacrifice hours of your life just learning how to play.
Key Game Features:
* Upgrade buildings?,
* Train many different settlers,
* Cute characters and art.
Food, gold and wood are the only resources you need concern yourself with in the game. Build farms and place workers there to make sure your population is fed. Create a lumber mill to harvest timber, and try distributing merchants across your buildings to increase gold production. In order to create new buildings and upgrade them, you'll need plenty of gold and wood.
Divided into a series of scenarios, Forgotten Lands gradually develops the story as you complete increasingly open-ended missions. You start with simple tasks such as building a farm, recruiting a number of units, or upgrading a building. Later you get to do much more interesting things such as trade gems for new property and repair an ancient seafaring vessel that's crashed on the shore. Bonus stages are unlocked at certain points, providing you with a little break from the main game.
The visuals, while perfectly suited to the game's atmosphere, sometimes come across as a bit grainy with slightly stiff animation. It's nothing that detracts from the game.
It's rare to see real time strategy make its way to the casual scene in such a perfect way. Forgotten Lands: First Colony delivers everything that's great about the genre without sacrificing very much at all. And you won't have to sacrifice hours of your life just learning how to play.
Key Game Features:
* Upgrade buildings?,
* Train many different settlers,
* Cute characters and art.
Selasa, 10 Februari 2009
New Ipod Touch (Review)
With a stunningly thin, contoured stainless steel design, iPod Touch feels even better in your hand. And the new volume buttons and built-in speaker give you more to love. Groundbreaking technologies built into iPod touch, such as the Multi-Touch display, accelerometer, and 3D graphics to get you right in to the middle of the gaming action. The new Genius feature turns iPod touch into a highly intelligent, personal DJ and music organiser. With a few taps of the buttons, it creates a playlist by finding songs in your library that go great together. read on, if you want to find out some more about the great features of the iPod Touch.
The iPod touch games and applications are nothing short of amazing ans will keepyou entertained for hours on end. And the Apple Store is where you’ll find them all. The world’s best developers have been taking advantage of groundbreaking technology, including Multi- Touch, the accelerometer, real-time 3D graphics, and 3D positional sound, to create games and applications made especially for iPod touch. So whether you’re a gamer or into something else like chatting, social networking, news, sports or financial information. There is something for everyone.
Volume buttons have been built into the left side of iPod touch, giving you easy access to the most frequently used controls. A built-in speaker lets you hear the music, dialogue, and action without headphones, perfect for casual listening. And with the iPod Touch's improved battery you can keep on rocking (and watching and playing) even longer. Improved battery life means iPod touch provides you with up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video/movie playback. This is enough up to watch three or four movies between charges. Do you remember what it felt like to flip through your CD or record collection? Cover Flow on the iPod Touch brings that good old feeling back. Just turn iPod touch on its side and flick through your music to find the album you want to hear. Tap the cover to flip it over and display a track list. Tap again to start the music. Even view the lyrics while you’re listening.
The musical Genius is another great function of the new iPod - say you’re listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. The new Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes what iPod, calls a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go if you don't like what been put together for you.
The iPod Touch 32GB has been developed to take full advantage of the large 3.5-inch display, the Multi-Touch touchscreen interface lets you control everything using just your fingers. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, zoom in and out on a section of a web page, and control game elements precisely. The Multi- Touch display layers a protective shield over a capacitive panel that senses your touch using electrical fields. It then transmits that information to the LCD screen below it.
The iPod touch software enables the flick, tap, and pinch. iPod touch features an intelligent touchscreen keyboard perfect for browsing the web in Safari, getting directions on a map, searching for videos on YouTube, finding music on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, or adding new contacts. It analyses keystrokes to suggest words as you type and correct spelling errors automatically. And because it’s software based, it changes its keys to support typing in multiple languages. iPod Touch now also includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your run. The sensor communicates wirelessly with your iPod touch, tracking your time, distance, and calories burned. It even gives you voice feedback on your progress. This will help you keep motivated on those lonely runs.
The iPod touch games and applications are nothing short of amazing ans will keepyou entertained for hours on end. And the Apple Store is where you’ll find them all. The world’s best developers have been taking advantage of groundbreaking technology, including Multi- Touch, the accelerometer, real-time 3D graphics, and 3D positional sound, to create games and applications made especially for iPod touch. So whether you’re a gamer or into something else like chatting, social networking, news, sports or financial information. There is something for everyone.
Volume buttons have been built into the left side of iPod touch, giving you easy access to the most frequently used controls. A built-in speaker lets you hear the music, dialogue, and action without headphones, perfect for casual listening. And with the iPod Touch's improved battery you can keep on rocking (and watching and playing) even longer. Improved battery life means iPod touch provides you with up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video/movie playback. This is enough up to watch three or four movies between charges. Do you remember what it felt like to flip through your CD or record collection? Cover Flow on the iPod Touch brings that good old feeling back. Just turn iPod touch on its side and flick through your music to find the album you want to hear. Tap the cover to flip it over and display a track list. Tap again to start the music. Even view the lyrics while you’re listening.
The musical Genius is another great function of the new iPod - say you’re listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. The new Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes what iPod, calls a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go if you don't like what been put together for you.
The iPod Touch 32GB has been developed to take full advantage of the large 3.5-inch display, the Multi-Touch touchscreen interface lets you control everything using just your fingers. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, zoom in and out on a section of a web page, and control game elements precisely. The Multi- Touch display layers a protective shield over a capacitive panel that senses your touch using electrical fields. It then transmits that information to the LCD screen below it.
The iPod touch software enables the flick, tap, and pinch. iPod touch features an intelligent touchscreen keyboard perfect for browsing the web in Safari, getting directions on a map, searching for videos on YouTube, finding music on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, or adding new contacts. It analyses keystrokes to suggest words as you type and correct spelling errors automatically. And because it’s software based, it changes its keys to support typing in multiple languages. iPod Touch now also includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your run. The sensor communicates wirelessly with your iPod touch, tracking your time, distance, and calories burned. It even gives you voice feedback on your progress. This will help you keep motivated on those lonely runs.
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