GOOD FOR HER!!! She should just quit music if she feels that downloading is actually reducing the number of cd's that is sold. Even though downloading can be a problem in terms of reducing the number of physical sales, why cant they just use that to their advantage and advertise it over the web? Why cant they just offer another means by which they can earn money?
Some artists are just using the easy way out and blaming illegal downloading for their dwindling cd sales. What about itunes? Why is it that artists using this medium prosper whilst the others just continuously complain? This is the age of technology. Either embrace it, or just shut up. I personally buy original cd's after downloading a few of their songs to find out if the cd is worth buying. 10% of the world's population engage in illegal downloading. But of that 10%, there are at least 5% or more that actually buy the originals after listening to the downloaded ones.
If you want to succeed, dont punish the ones that help to promote your music for free. MAKE BETTER MUSIC.
Also, singers are really just too greedy. They can afford all these expensive items, luxury cars and expensive champagne. What have they got to complain about if their sales reduce. Its just a matter of supply and demand. If you can reduce the price of music, there will definitely be an increase in sales. I know I will buy more shitty music if they actually reduce their prices. Not many people earn $50k a year to enable them to buy every single piece of music without first being able to listen to it and assess whether it is worth buying. This way, they will not only curb illegal downloading, but also promote good morals (i think).
In conclusion, people like Lily Allen should just shut up, think about what they are actually saying. If they want profit, learn from what other people have to say and not just be an asshole and think you are the more unfortunate one. I know of many people less fortunate than you!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Boring week
Whats happening in life?? NOTHING!!! Its been so boring this week catching up with the various number of assignments that we have to do and also there is this stupid presentation coming up that I am not even prepared for.. woohoo!! talk about getting screwed.
Even though it was a boring week, I still have a picture that I can never ever forget! This happened in Miri and it was a while ago but what the heck, it still brings me a smile on my face. I think this happenned at Speedy and here is how it goes:
Dont you just love Malaysia! :D
Even though it was a boring week, I still have a picture that I can never ever forget! This happened in Miri and it was a while ago but what the heck, it still brings me a smile on my face. I think this happenned at Speedy and here is how it goes:
Dont you just love Malaysia! :D
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Girls and money
Its an old saying that 'where money is, thats where women will be' which I find to be incredibly true. Sure, many will think that this is bullshit and most are in relationships because they are in love with each other. Sure, at first I will admit this is true. But then as you get together for a much longer period, they just start taking you for granted and expect that everything they ask from you should be given to them. If not, you will be at the receiving end and they just wont care about you or what you want to do. This recently just happenned to someone I know.
Scenario (un-named):
"Mrs X and Mr Y"
X: I want to have an iphone
Y: Do you have the money to buy one?
X: You are going to get one for me
Y: Why?
X: Otherwise you get your own.
Now, based on this scenario, I can only think of one possible explanation. And that is the girl wants to get one simply for the fun of it without even considering the guy's opinion on the matter. Justify it however you want, but I think this is just a matter of the girls not respecting the guy and just wanting things to go her way.
I wonder why they feel the need to possess material things these days. Does life end just because they do not obtain such goods? I just dont understand! I know girls will be offended when looking at this BUT before you do... Consider this: Will you marry a guy knowing he has no future?
That being said, I trust many of you will think about this before asking your boyfriend's for anything because it doesnt do anyone any good to be so greedy. Love conquers all!! Just my 2 cents worth.
Scenario (un-named):
"Mrs X and Mr Y"
X: I want to have an iphone
Y: Do you have the money to buy one?
X: You are going to get one for me
Y: Why?
X: Otherwise you get your own.
Now, based on this scenario, I can only think of one possible explanation. And that is the girl wants to get one simply for the fun of it without even considering the guy's opinion on the matter. Justify it however you want, but I think this is just a matter of the girls not respecting the guy and just wanting things to go her way.
I wonder why they feel the need to possess material things these days. Does life end just because they do not obtain such goods? I just dont understand! I know girls will be offended when looking at this BUT before you do... Consider this: Will you marry a guy knowing he has no future?
That being said, I trust many of you will think about this before asking your boyfriend's for anything because it doesnt do anyone any good to be so greedy. Love conquers all!! Just my 2 cents worth.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Willie's 21st Birthday
So, its the 14th of september and what did my mum decide to do? Go to a med-high end japanese restaurant (anyone knowing me will know that i'm cheap). Upon arrival, we were greeted by 2 japanese waiters that led us to our tables.
The environment was excellent but too bad we got to sit on chairs instead of sitting down on the ground with cushions (not sure what they are called now).
And now, the shocking bit. The price tag that comes with the food that we ordered:
Unagi Canape ($12 each)
Salmon Sashimi & Tuna Sashimi($19.80) & Spider Crab Legs ($25)
Mmmm..Lobster ($39.50) & Wagyu Beef ($35)
Happy 21st Birthday to Willie, yesterday.
The environment was excellent but too bad we got to sit on chairs instead of sitting down on the ground with cushions (not sure what they are called now).
And now, the shocking bit. The price tag that comes with the food that we ordered:
Unagi Canape ($12 each)
Salmon Sashimi & Tuna Sashimi($19.80) & Spider Crab Legs ($25)
Mmmm..Lobster ($39.50) & Wagyu Beef ($35)
Alrighty then, once the pictures of the food are out of the way, on to the review. I cant really express in words taste of foods but being the Asian that I am, I cant really justify paying $263.80 for a meal that I am not even full after. The dish recommended by the waiter (ie. spider crab legs) is a really worthwhile try. You would think that its like normal crab meat but do not be fooled!!! The legs surprisingly are filled with lots of meat and they are yummy~ albeit tasteless due to the amount of batter used. But good nevertheless.
Also, if you are a big fan of alcohol/sake, this is a must try restaurant... I was looking through the sake list and I was astounded at the amount of sake they hold and yet at the same time, felt that I cant afford most of these sake.. with the most expensive being $880 per bottle =( o well~ tried the $40 per shot and it was excellent... not sure what its called now but it ends with a name called 'shizuku'.
Its not something we would do very often but if you have the money, blow your hearts out to this magnificent little restaurant.
And to end the post, a picture of a little cake that tastes like nutella... mmm~
Also, if you are a big fan of alcohol/sake, this is a must try restaurant... I was looking through the sake list and I was astounded at the amount of sake they hold and yet at the same time, felt that I cant afford most of these sake.. with the most expensive being $880 per bottle =( o well~ tried the $40 per shot and it was excellent... not sure what its called now but it ends with a name called 'shizuku'.
Its not something we would do very often but if you have the money, blow your hearts out to this magnificent little restaurant.
And to end the post, a picture of a little cake that tastes like nutella... mmm~
Happy 21st Birthday to Willie, yesterday.
PS: the restaurant's name is Shoya Restaurant Melbourne (http://www.shoyamelbourne.com.au/index.php)
It begins...
Hello world...
This is the first time I am starting to blog and to let my opinions be heard.. I will not guarantee any entertainment from this blog and no... you do not get any satisfaction-back guarantee! :D
Hmm.. not really sure what I want to write on either. -___- I find that this is going to be a very very boring one. Anyways, I will add some random stuff from time to time just to bitch about life and to tell everyone of nice places worth going to feed and korean music which is what I am just really into these days. =)
Doug out!
This is the first time I am starting to blog and to let my opinions be heard.. I will not guarantee any entertainment from this blog and no... you do not get any satisfaction-back guarantee! :D
Hmm.. not really sure what I want to write on either. -___- I find that this is going to be a very very boring one. Anyways, I will add some random stuff from time to time just to bitch about life and to tell everyone of nice places worth going to feed and korean music which is what I am just really into these days. =)
Doug out!
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