Television Series to Watch Top 6 April 2013

Television Series to Watch Top 6 April 2013







                 GAME OF THRONE

1. Game of Throne - Can't get enough. I read the book and I still find myself watching the tv series just to watch the intrigues and betrayal to take place. The psychological aspect of power and control is so addicting. Just hate it that I know how it will end for some of the characters. I give it the top spot because I'm still hoping the producers go way ahead in the series before George Martin (the author of Game of Throne) finish his series and end up creating their own great ending.



                       VIKINGS

2. Vikings -Doesn't have a strong character built up or a deep story, but I find the religious and lifestyle aspect of the Vikings interesting. Also their attitude that death is so much better than life. Best part was the second episode (WARNING SPOILER) where the Vikings take on the English. Love how they pulled in soldiers one at a time into their formation to allow the other Vikings behind to slaughter them. It took the second spot as it is fast pace. The producers or maybe the director decided to skip the whole development of the characters and fast forward to months and years so one moment the monk is bald and the next he has hair and beard.


                   SUPERNATURAL
3. Supernatural - The Brothers are back! They hunt for monsters that goes bump in the night. Plus with a witty banter to lighten the mood. (WARNING SPOILER) And with them searching to close the Hell's door I find myself wondering how Dean and Sam will pull this off. I really hope this doesn't end with one of the brother sacrificing themselves for another again. That never work. Plus that's sort of a lame way to end a great show (which I am not supporting. They can do so much more). Its live to fight together or die together with a bang.


                      NIKITA
4. Nikita - The Heroine spy with the heart of gold. Who doesn't love this show. It got action, romance, and psychological twist. (WARNING SPOILER) Just hate that Amanda didn't have more twisted agents by her side to fight Nikita. But she did a nice job ruining Division. I do miss Percy though. He had a flair for setting up situation that even the viewers could believe a man of his intelligence could pull off. I hoped for more from Amanda. The storyline with her was a let down. That is why Nikita is four in my book. Or else it would have been up there in the top two.

                  ORPHAN BLACK
5. Orphan Black - (SPOILER) Okay the idea of clones was done many times before. But you really have to give the actress credit. She really can play the different parts. I mean the make up and hair is not so well done. But the contrast when she's playing the good cop Elizabeth to the Science Geek Cosima is so amazing. I really do believe their different people. Also the pace of the series is nice that its not so complicated like not focusing several episodes on how she was going to destroy DNA evidence. She just went to the computer and click delete. I hate it when series make it complicated and prolong this. They drag it on like one episode the character knows he/she has to rid of evidence but take three episodes to do it. I like my television series simple and complicated only enough so I don't loose interest. 

                     ARROW
6. Arrow - The character is base on DC comic. The Green Arrow remake is certainly well done. With scenes of the character training and back story in how adversity can create a man for the better, I find it inspiring and a good dose for the in between in my workout. I know its fiction but watching a guy do several push up and pull up allow me to relate. I just wish they proceed a little faster on the Green Arrow's back story. On how he became strong. The flash back is taking way too long. It should end the first season with him joining the secret army on the island. That way the next season can focus on how he completed his training and betray them.


Expect my last 6 pick...If you have your own top choices, leave comments below.

Watching Drama to get into good School

             The Dramas to watch...

Master of Study (2010)

Dragon Zakura (2005)

    
          
            Well, the premise is similar in both version. Both is a tale about a new Teacher who makes it his mission to get a handful of students into a ivy league college.

            "Dragon Zakura" is Japanese Drama the "Master of Study" is Korean drama. I originally watched the Japanese version "Dragon Zakura" first so maybe that's why I like it a little more than "Master of Study." Either way, If you find yourself procrastinating why not just watch one of these dramas. Just put your books away and give-GIVE!!! yourself to the power of drama. After a day or two you'll be done (if you don't sleep) with the show and then you can get back to studying or finishing up that long essay. Hey, trust me you'll learn something from drama like I did (and people say television is bad for you).

               The very first time I learn about memory trick was from Dragon Zakura when the teacher showed his students how to remember random list by connecting them with visual pictures. By giving meaning, your mind tend to remember the words or phrases. After that I found myself searching and learning about Mnemonics and read about people with incredible memories. Then in few months I find myself practising first seeing how my mind remember images and using that to connect random numbers starting at 1 (to Tree), 2 (to Noah), and so on. I was so hooked and influence by the drama I too tried hard to get into a good college.

                  I don't mean that these two drama will somehow radically change your lives and get you into Harvard. But I do believe that everything we experience and do add something to our self being. So if your going to watch something, why not watch these dramas. You never know, you may be inspired to learn and you too may enter a prestigious school.









           

The Other Me

A short Prologue of a book I am writing.

               A glint of white light flash across his eyes and he darted away just in time to avoid the shot that rang after. Randal Marks did not expect company. Not so quick anyway. The stranger kept shooting at the wall where Marks had managed to dive to and used for cover. After a short while the gun fire stopped but Marks heard the familiar un-clipping sound. No doubt reloading for second round. Marks pulled out his nine millimeter, a standard for the department of Wendell Police. But he held his finger away from the trigger. There was no way he was going to fire. That meant leaving a clear sign that his gun was used and bullets to prove it. Not something he wanted.

                

         There was no option to run. The small apartment had one room where the stranger had fired his gun from, sure enough to sounding the police. Marks was stuck in the kitchen and as far as he could see there was no window big enough to jump. But with the apartment being on the fifth floor he didn't like the odds of diving feet first.

           “Can we talk?” Marks called out. He wondered afterwards why he even asked. Like the guy who was shooting at you would be happy to chat. But he had to do something. With the police on the way time was running out.

         “Sure why don't we. Who the hell are you and what are you doing in my house?”

        Great that voice, Marks thought. He definitely knew his assailant now. The very man he planned to set up; James Monroe.

          “Do cops usually shoot first then ask question?” Marks said and slide the kitchen knife he found on the counter into his sleeve.

          “If you know I'm the police, why don't you come out, hands up, slowly.” Monroe said and Marks notice that the voice was low. Surely to mask the fact that Monroe was inches away from the wall.

          “I remind you officer. I am unarmed.” Marks put his gun into his hoister and walked hands up, backward toward Monroe. A very naive thing to do showing your back to your enemy.

         “Turn around” Monroe shouted, but Marks took little notice and inched further closer. “Turn around and let me look at you.”

          “Hey now.” Marks said calmly. “As you can see I have nothing in my hands. My gun is in the hoister on my belt.”

        Monroe came close. “I know you don't I?”

        Marks turn his head to the side to give the man a good look and also took the chance to see how close the man was. Monroe smirked and shove the gun to his head.

         “Wrong move rookie. I'll be sure to be sad when I tell the brass that you died mistaken as a trespasser."

        

         When Monroe got close to reach for Marks weapon Monroe only managed to get a shot out before all Marks heard was a gargle sound from his open throat.

a moment is the answer to all of lifes mysteries!

Books to Enjoy Beside Harry Potter

             If you happen to be looking for another series to invest your time, minus the magical theme, try the Chaos Walking Series by Patrick Ness. The first book title “The Knife of Never Letting Go” might seem weird and incomprehensible to what the book may entail but let me tell you to give all the books a read.

                The book start out with a boy name Todd. He tells you in his world, your every thoughts and feelings can be heard by others. And his life is more annoyed by his talking dog Manchee and his boring small town with only men around. But don't stop there. As you keep reading your going to be introduce to a girl name Viola and Todd's fight against what others had deem to be his future.

                 Yes, this is more science fiction than fantasy, but as you keep going through the series you will be invested in Todd, Manchee (yes even the dog), Viola, and even antagonist like Prentiss Jr, and the Mayor. It will make you cry, get angry, and simply happy as Todd grow into a man, fighting in a war he never wanted, falling for a girl, and realizing his potential to lead and influence others for a better future.

                Although it is set in the future, don't expect futuristic weapons; like ray guns. The author set the scene more like the wild west where people ride horses, fire rifles and six shooters. But what I love most about this book is the war theme and how leaders are sometimes made and at other created. And the ending was a delight. You won't be disappointed. There are total of three books:
1. The Knife of Never Letting Go 

2. The Ask and the Answer

3. Monsters of Men

So hurry and get started and I guarantee this series will be one of your life's little joy. 

                  

Ebook Writing

So writing Ebook is very time consuming. Be warn you'll question why your doing this like hundreds of time. For me I admire mystery writers like Rex Stout-Nero Wolfe, Conan Doyle-Sherlock Holmes and also urban fantasy like Eoin Coifer-Artemis Fowl. Therefore I wanted try writing one instead of only reading it.

I spent around six hours a day to finish my first book "Forester's Manny-Murder with no Body." Its already posted on pubit (barnesandnoble) and Amazon Kindle. Now let me explain how I did it.

First I basically just made a rough outline on a piece of paper. Consider how I want to set up the story. Should I go for a one time ending or go for a series. After filling out small details on what each chapters will the readers I decided just for a series.

Next I opened up a "Openoffice" program (or you can use Microsoft word). Typed up each chapter without stopping to edit. Never stop. I find that when you pause to reread time just fly by and you end up making it worst. When I ended up finishing the whole thing, I went back reread to make sure the story had a flow and deleted unnecessary parts.
DO NOT FORGET TO CREATE A TABLE OF CONTENTs FOR YOUR CHAPTERS. It look more professional when you do.
Check out this link:
Create Table of Contents

SAVE your file as .doc, .txt, or .html because this is the only type of file Amazon and Barnes and Noble (pubit) recognize to convert it to epub.

Now all you have to do is create a cover. If you have photoshop set the image size as 702x 1003 pixel. Then create a image you think best suit your story. Put a title and don't forget your name. Save it as jpeg.

Your all set. Go upload your cover and writing on:

pubit.com
or
Amazon
and register. There is NO charge. Set a price for your ebook and your done. If you have any other questions comment below.

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Please stay tune for my next book: Forester's Manny: Confession.

Sarah Forester saw no point in going to school. She had already gotten all the necessary education and degrees, but with no friends her age, her parents insist she go to a place fill with her peers. Like there was anyone like Sarah Forester. Brilliant and sixteen, she find herself with a killer who confess to her about a murder. The only problem is there is no evidence. With time running out, Forester find allies in new and old friends to save a innocent man behind bars.

How to be Like Sherlock Holmes

How to be Like Sherlock Holmes

Have you ever wondered how you can be like the fictional character like Sherlock Holmes? Look at a stranger, friend, or family and know where they were, what they did, and what secret their hiding. These are instructional tips and do not constitute a proven method. 

                The character Sherlock Holmes is the fictional character of Arthur Conan Doyle. Conan Doyle states that his creation was inspired by Doctor Joseph Bell. This is important because all doctors who studied in school learned to conduct their investigation to phenomenal based on the scientific method. The scientific method is conducted first with observation, second-collection of data, third-formulating a hypothesis, and finally testing out the hypothesis to see if it is correct.
                    The scientific method is exactly what Sherlock Holmes utilizes. He observes the stranger. Collect data base on the stranger’s clothing, physical state, actions, and etc. After that he formulates a hypothesis on who exactly the person might be and what he/she wants. The part of formulating hypothesis is base on Sherlock Holmes considerable knowledge. For example, Sherlock Holmes knows where one has been in England by the type of mud on their shoe. Also in “The Hound of the Baservilles” Sherlock Holmes knows that the letters C.C.H on the stick stands for Charing Cross Hospital.  Finally Holmes test out his hypothesis by stating them as fact and see if the stranger agrees or disagree with his conclusions. Although Sherlock Holmes method is more of an inference than sound conclusions nevertheless it is base on what is observable.
So how to be like Sherlock Holmes:

1. Use the Scientific Methods.

A)    Observation: Do NOT stop observing the person when you come to an obvious conclusion. It is not the validity of your inference that is important, but the amount of observation you have.

EXAMPLE: You arrive just in time to meet a friend of yours who you have not seen for a long time.  You observe that her hair is a mess, so she must have come in a hurry. After further observation you see that her makeup is flawless and her clothes are neat. Her hair must be some sort of style. So your first conclusion is wrong to assume that she came in a hurry.

B)   Collect Data: Remember what you have seen. Many times in Sherlock Holmes’s adventure Holmes told Watson how he does not truly observe the things he sees because Watson fails to remember the fine details of what he sees (i.e. The number of steps on an staircase). So how do you remember everything you see? Well you can’t, unless you have eidetic memory. You have to remember the details where you know you can get the most truthful data.

HINTS: When you meet someone for the first time, causally look from down and up. Looking at the area from bottom- like the shoes is the best place to indicate status (the material of the shoes, brand, etc), the amount traveled (wears, mud stain, etc), and find out if the person is fashionable (style, color-does it match the outfit?) because the shoes is the LEAST control area. The face and hair will tell you the least about the person because that is the first thing a person will touch up and manipulate in the morning.

C) Hypothesize : Use the facts that you have to suit your hypnotize and not the other way around. Also base your hypothesize on your context.

EXAMPLE: If you meet a stranger who wears a military outfit, stands like a military man, and orders people around like a military man, he must be in the military. The simplest inference is usually the correct one. However, also consider your context. If it’s Halloween, the man might just be dressing up like a military personnel.

D) Test out Hypothesize: Create a control experiment. Or you can always ask if your conclusion is correct.

EXAMPLE: If you suspect someone is borrowing your clothes without permission, announce to the suspect that you’re going out. Then as you pretend to leave you hide in your room to catch the suspect red handed.

1. Read – The more Knowledge you have the better the inference. However, this does not mean you should read everything you see. Consider what is important and imagine how you can use the things you have learned.

A)    Read Newspapers –find out the weather, the politics, etc.
B)    Read factual books –Biology, basic chemistry, psychology – body language, and etc.
C)    Learn some common statistics –Most common names, median wage in your area, education level, most common jobs, etc.
D)    Look through magazines –Fashion, makeup, latest food crazes, etc.
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