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• Sep. 9, 2008 - And He's Calling out to You, this is a Call, this is a Call...

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Oh, by the way...

I've been doing a column for a homeschool blogger site called 'Pocket-Sized Humour', where I weekly post something funny that I find/make.

But... unfortunately, I can't meet the weekly demand, and can only do it bi-weekly.

So... if any of you or someone you know might be interested in writing a humor column every other week, could you drop me a PM.... um, IM..., um... AM? ZM, uh... UM... um...... Homeschoolblogger message thingy, letting me know?

Thanks!

~Nick

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• Aug. 22, 2008 - ShooShoos Giveaway (I have to Ask, Why ShooShoos?)

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Alright... I've just entered in one of Jocelyn Dixon's blog giveaway (no, not the blog, items from her, that she's giving away on her blog...).

I've entered for some shoes for my baby sister. Mom said I had to.

And, by doing a post about it, I've actually entered the contest twice... Yes!!! :-)



Alright, gotta go now...

~Nick

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• Jun. 10, 2008 - Caspian/Susan Review

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Well, I'm back from my Mom's parent's 50th Anniversary. What a relief! My Grandma had me play a special piano piece for her & my Grandpa (it was Grandpa's favorite song).

I had attempted to play this song in front of a whole bunch of people a month before, and froze up halfway and wasn't able to finish.

I was fearful as I walked onto the stage, about to soak my shirt with sweat. There were several things keeping me going. One: God. He definitely numbed my nerves. Two: My Uncle Larry. He was playing a piece, and was just as nervous as I was. Three: Practicality. I knew I had practiced this song, and knew it by heart. And four: I had my music sheet with me, just as moral support.

Anyways, I made it through nearly perfectly, only messing up when I had to stop to make a hard stretch.

Thank you God, that I made it through!

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Now, I have had several people ask me my opinion about the Susan/Caspian kiss in 'Prince Caspian'.

Here's my opinion:

When Lewis wrote the Narnia books, he didn't want to spend the time creating personalities for each of the characters. He wanted you to make that up yourself. He didn't care whether you imagined Peter looking like this:


Or this:


Whatever you chose the characters to look like, that was your choice, your imagination.

When Lewis wrote the books, not only did he not care what YOU thought what the characters looked like, he also didn't care what YOU THOUGHT their personality was like.

If he didn't specify what their personality was like, then it obviously was up to you to determine what they were like.

I don't think the Caspian/Susan romance was EVIL.... I think it wasn't necessary, no. And, like a friend said, 'it was very sudden and unexpected..."

Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not for the kiss. I didn't even watch. I closed my eyes.

But if Lewis didn't tell you Caspian's personality, then naturally he wouldn't tell you whether or not he had feelings for Susan. Naturally, the people who made the movies had to decide for themselves. Thus the kiss.

That's my opinion on it, anyways.

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Thanks for reading!

~Nick

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• Jun. 1, 2008 - Prince Caspian

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Yes! I  just saw Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian two days ago! Finally! Yay!

Anyways...

I'm going to review the movie, posting my opinions in three different categories. Here they are:

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The Good...
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Definitely worthy to bear the title of 'The Chronicles of Narnia'. An awesome sequel to an awesome series.

The acting was good, the characters portrayed right, the format decent... overall, a very good movie.

I thought I saw improvement and growthy in acting by all of the children.

Edmund has grown, not only in age, but also in acting. In this one, he's also stronger character, alot more willing for sacrifice, and braver, too.

Lucy has grown older, quite visibly, but that hasn't effected her innocent nature. She acts better, though not as emotionally as in the first one.

Susan was better, also. It's sad that she won't be in the next one. She's grown up even more, and is also a little more happier in this film.

Peter was a great actor, though they portrayed him as grumpy, and self-confident, to the point of sacrifice of others. It's sad that he also won't be coming back in the next movie.

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The movie was very well shot, in very good locations. They animated it almost perfectly, and all the characters were casted correctly, in my opinion.

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The Bad...
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They did not, however, give enough screen time to many people. They ditch Trufflehunter halfway through the movie, and don't tell anything about her afterwards.

They also did not give Cornelius enough screen time. He's a key character, and yet they also kind of forget him halfway through the movie.

Caspian did not have enough of a personality. They showed him enough, but they did not give him a specific personality. You could not tell if he was a happy person, a sad person, a troubled person, or anything. He just doesn't have anything to distinguish him.

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The Warnings:
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I don't think this movie was any worse than the first one, though it is obviously darker.

Things to watch out for in Caspian:

1. The scene with the Werewolf might be disturbing to younger audience. The Werewolf looks quite evil, and the hag is disgusting. I also think that it would be disturbing for a younger child to see when Edmund breaks through the ice which entraps the White Witch. I won't go into detail, but it shows something that is just slightly disturbing...

2. The factor that they are actually killing human men in this movie. In the first movie, they were killing beasts, but in this movie, they are slaughtering men.

3. Yes, they use more blood in this movie. I'm glad they did, though, because in the first one, since they put no blood in, you could not tell if someone got hurt. In this one, they use it to show that someone has been hurt, though they don't use it excessively.

4. They stab both Miraz, and the reflection of the White Witch, which are both slightly disturbing.

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Overview...
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A very good movie, with very good actors. They were given a hard movie to make, and they did it! They portrayed it very well.

I would not suggest this movie to a certain age group. I think that parents should, instead of following the rating, see this movie first, and discern if their kids can see it.

As I've said, there's only two really disturbing scenes, which are the stabbings.

Other than that, the movie, I believe, earns 9.5 stars out of ten!

~Nick
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• May. 29, 2008 - Jocelyn's 100% Pure Natural Cotton Baby T-shirt Giveaway!

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Well, I just wanted to let you all know that Jocelyn Dixon is hosting a free baby organic T-shirt giveaway on her blog! If any of you have little siblings (and Moms), or even friends with babies who like getting new baby clothes, then please check it out!

Oh yes, if you haven't had time to read my last post, which I've not left up for very long, you can read it here.

~Nick

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• Dec. 1, 2007 - Apple Products

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Sorry I haven't posted in so long! I've been rather busy...

Well, for my 21st post, I've decided to do something funny (I know, what a shock...). A very popular fad right now is the Apple iPod. They're supposed to be really cool. Everyone has one (except for me...). Well, since Apple has been so successful with selling the iPods, they should expand, and sell different things. Here are some samples of some of the things I think that Apple should sell...

Produce #1: The Apple iBall


Buy this newest Apple product for your babies and toddlers! Just plug the
Apple iBall into your computer, add you and your baby's favorite songs in,
push the play button, and you and baby are all ready to go! Very durable,
the Apple iBall can withstand being thrown, stepped on, and slobbered
upon. This is an ideal product for you and baby!

Approximate retail price: $200

Product #2: The Apple iRings


The Apple iRings are for you ladies who love to listen to music, but hate
having those cords dangling down from your ears. All you do is plug the
Apple iRings into your computer, add whatever song you want to, and,
when desired, push the play button! Ideal for walks, during school, or even
while chilling out in your room. This is ideal for those with short attention
spans.

Approximate price: $175

Product #3: The Apple FLi-Pod


The Apple FLi-Pod is a wonderful creation used for a normal, household
chore. The Apple FLi-Pod plays your favorite tune whenever you swat a
fly. You'll be begging to be the one around the house swatting flies. This
wonderful invention is ideal for those who love to listen to music while
working.

Approximate price: $150

Product #4: The Apple iBrush


The Apple iBrush is a rechargeable toothbrush that plays your
favorite tune for you while you brush your teeth. Though ordinary
musical toothbrushes allow you to listen to one tune, with the
Apple iBrush, you can listen to whatever you want to. Ideal for
those who like music while brushing their teeth.

Approximate price: $100

Product #5: The Apple iToaster


With the Apple iToaster, you can listen to music while you wait for your
toast to pop. You can fill that long wait while you wait for the toast to pop
by listening to music. This product makes the wait while popping toast
so much more joyous. Ideal for those who don't know how to patiently
wait.

Approximate price: $400



Well, there you have it. Maybe I should start my own company...

~Nick
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• Jul. 2, 2007 - Art Lesson #5

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Here's my picture I drew for art lesson #5...



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