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I found a site that claims to have plans or sell products along the lines of extremely futuristic devices, such as flying saucers, free energy applications, anti gravity motors, time travel devices, etc. It looks extremely interesting, but I smell a rat... If anyone is interested, check out the site and lets hear what you think.
http://www.futurehorizons.net
Indeed, that was interesting, but most of those products are just 'plans'. The real products selling on the website aren't all that remarkable, although the Star Wars light saber would be cool for parties. ;P
But seriously, descriptions like this just made me laugh:
"Imagine if you had 3 wishes. Well with this device, you have as many as you want. The equivilant of an electronic genie, it amplifies users brain waves to make your wishes literally come true! Be careful what you wish for."
And:
"Also known as an Atlantean power rod. These devices amplify the mind energy of it's operator and allow the projection of this energy through time and space. It is actually a miniature Subatomic Particle Beam Projector."
Good stuff. ;P Some of the plans would be undoubtedly interesting from a theoretically point of view, though.
*puts on a foil hat so the aliens don't read his mind*
But seriously, descriptions like this just made me laugh:
"Imagine if you had 3 wishes. Well with this device, you have as many as you want. The equivilant of an electronic genie, it amplifies users brain waves to make your wishes literally come true! Be careful what you wish for."
And:
"Also known as an Atlantean power rod. These devices amplify the mind energy of it's operator and allow the projection of this energy through time and space. It is actually a miniature Subatomic Particle Beam Projector."
Good stuff. ;P Some of the plans would be undoubtedly interesting from a theoretically point of view, though.
*puts on a foil hat so the aliens don't read his mind*
hiyaz, how are you, I am so bored at the moment, someone please reply coz I am practically falling asleep here 
Has anyone seen Narnia? Did you feel like you were 'speed watching' a movie. I think there was too much story for one movie. I love the books, and the old PBS series of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Yeah, I know what you mean. You could almost feel the director ticking off the scenes and set pieces in order. I guess that makes it more faithful to the book than, say, The Lord of the Rings where they did alter the storyline quite considerably by comparison (more than I was happy with in places.)
But films and books have very different dynamics, and adapting one to the other is a fine balance.
The battle scene was impressive, as were the rest of the special effects generally, but I think they could have been a bit more daring with the plot dynamics.
Still, given that the studio apparently originally wanted to set it with the kids coming from modern LA, and the witch tempting Edmund with a cheeseburger instead of turkish delight, it could have been a whole lot worse.
But films and books have very different dynamics, and adapting one to the other is a fine balance.
The battle scene was impressive, as were the rest of the special effects generally, but I think they could have been a bit more daring with the plot dynamics.
Still, given that the studio apparently originally wanted to set it with the kids coming from modern LA, and the witch tempting Edmund with a cheeseburger instead of turkish delight, it could have been a whole lot worse.
I enjoyed the movie, but there were a few things that set my teeth on edge.
The opening bit was too much for me. It was added just for cheesey emotion I never had in the book. If the other plot points were rushed, they didn't need to add that little melodrama.
I also don't like the way they made Susan's character rational to a fault. In my memory, she was pretty, not brainy. In later books, she becomes interested in clothes and make up, not school. Susan was never a human versin of Data from Star Trek. I also remember her using that bow of hers more aggressively. Lucy was too little to fight, but there was no need for Susan to be so whimpy.
Finally, I agree the the plot dynamcs left me a bit cold. Maybe nothing will match my memory of the stories, but I think the special effects were the best part of the movie. It was worth seeing, but I think hard core fans will be a bit let down.
The opening bit was too much for me. It was added just for cheesey emotion I never had in the book. If the other plot points were rushed, they didn't need to add that little melodrama.
I also don't like the way they made Susan's character rational to a fault. In my memory, she was pretty, not brainy. In later books, she becomes interested in clothes and make up, not school. Susan was never a human versin of Data from Star Trek. I also remember her using that bow of hers more aggressively. Lucy was too little to fight, but there was no need for Susan to be so whimpy.
Finally, I agree the the plot dynamcs left me a bit cold. Maybe nothing will match my memory of the stories, but I think the special effects were the best part of the movie. It was worth seeing, but I think hard core fans will be a bit let down.
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