13 September 2013

The Silent Spy and an idea: By Breanna;)

Well, I don't know about you, but I am real excited about The Silent Spy(The new Nancy Drew game) that's coming out. I've always wanted to know what happened to Nancy's mom and I just think it's going to be cool to finally find out. If you've checked Her-interactive's website, you've more than likely seen that the characters have been revealed and the official trailer is going up on youtube on Monday. Monday is also the day that pre orders begin. I can't wait :)

Here is the teaser trailer for the game, I think it's pretty cool, they sure did a good job at making the game sound interesting.



What do you think really happened to kate, I have my own thoughts on this subject, but I'd still love to hear what you think. So tell me in the comments.

Also, I'm thinking about doing a music video for an upcoming blog post of myself singing a beautiful song that I wrote, singing is my talent, I'm not trying to brag, but I'm very good at it and writing songs. So if you think it would be a good idea that I make a music video than tell me that in the comments too and I will ;)

08 September 2013

Nyan Nightmare: By Suzanne Klare

Ohhhh... It's my turn, isn't it? I don't know anything to write about!
Wait, I have an idea! I'll put my Nyan Cat story on here! This is what I do when it's 1 am and I can't sleep.
Oh, and you guys probably won't get the references if I don't tell you, Wright? (stupid pun)
Ok, watch these two to know what I'm talking about:
Warning: There will be cursed in these video's.
Watched it? Good. Here's the story!
Nyan Nightmare
"Well, what did you think of that?"
Phoenix didn't know what to say. Maya had just showed him another weird YouTube video, the 5th that day, but this was just the stupidest thing he had ever seen. She was asking him what he He decided to be honest
thought about it. How was he going to respond that?
He decided to be honest
"Uhm, Maya, why did you show me a video of a random gay guy who calls every girl he meets a 'stupid biatch'?
"Because it's funny!"
What?
"How in the world was that funny?! That was ridiculous!"
"Yeah! Ridiculously hilarious! Come on! That was genius. Nick, you just have bad taste."
"Uh-huh. Yeah, I'm the one with bad taste…"
He decided to change subject, because Maya was shooting daggers at him. Instead, he began about the only video she showed him he did like.
"But, you know, the grammar Nazi guy was funny…"
Instantly, Maya's eyes lit up. "Wasn't he? I loved that guy! His Dexter impression was great!"
"Uh, yeah, I guess…"
The only reason Phoenix did like that video, was because he often found grammatical mistakes when he was flipping through case files. He kind of wanted to make fun of it too, but he wouldn't be taken seriously if he would do that. He would never admit it, but he was a huge grammar Nazi.
To make sure Maya would forget about the bad taste thing, he tried an impression of the YGS guy. Surprisingly, he did a pretty good impression.
"I'm in collage", he said, grabbing a glass of orange juice that was still on the desk, and
Maya started laughing very hard, something which Phoenix never succeeded in earlier, because for some reason, Maya didn't like his puns. He felt kind of victorious. He began laughing too.
"What about the pop tart cat I showed you?", Maya asked, still giggling
"Y-you mean Nyan Cat?", he answered, with tears in his eyes from laughing.
"…"
"M-Maya?", Phoenix said. Maya suddenly had stopped laughing, and her eyes had grew wide. She was staring at Phoenix, with a horrified look in her eyes.
"Maya, w-what's wrong?"
"You said its name…", she said with the same terrified look in her eyes. "Why did you say its name…?"
"What, Maya, what are you ta-"
Before Phoenix could finish his sentence, there was a bright flash, and a big "bang", and the next moment Phoenix opened his eyes, he couldn't believe what he saw.
The whole room was gone. Well, it didn't, but it changed completely. The desk, the couch, the book shelves with the law books Phoenix never was going to read, everything was gone. He couldn't feel the floor under his feet, it was like he was floating.
Around him, he could only see the sky. A sky with a shade of dark blue, with thousands of stars that looked yellow to him, around him. But what he saw in front of him disturbed him the most
Maya wasn't there anymore. Well, she was, but not the normal Maya. She had undergone a complete transformation.
Her torso was changed into a huge hamburger, and her head had turned way bigger than it was before, and looked really cartoony. She had little, purple paws, and a rainbow of different colors of purple and pink was following her, and Phoenix had no idea where the trail began or ended, how it even was there.
Phoenix could hear the Nyan music coming from somewhere, he didn't know where from. Maya was kind of dancing to the music, hopping up and down, while leaving that trail of purple rainbow. That wasn't bothering him though.
He tried to sit, and it went surprisingly well for a floating person. He couldn't stop staring at the Myan Cat he created by just saying the name of YouKnowWho. It was weird, fascinating, pointless, beautiful, crazy, irritating, interesting, all at the same time.
Phoenix couldn't remember how long he was sitting there, looking at Maya. It could have been seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, millennia, but he couldn't really remember. All he could do was listen to the music, follow the fast movings of the cat-like creature he had made. Until suddenly, something snapped.
What am I doing? I got to get out of here, fast!
He tried to look around for a door, and when he looked around the room, he could see the handle of a hidden door, and he made a dash for it. He opened the door and ran outside. Without all the music and the stars around him, he could finally think clearly.
I need to get Maya back to normal. What am I going to do?
He decided he had to talk to someone about it, and the first one coming to mind was Edgeworth, so he hailed a cab, got inside, and asked if the driver could bring him to the prosecutor's office.
"Can do, pal."
Phoenix recognized that voice, and that 'endearing character trait' the cabdriver would always call it.
"Gumshoe?"
"Hey there, pal!"
"Since when are you a cabdriver? Last time I checked you were a homicide detective!"
"I had to get this extra job for paying the bills. With the pay cut I got last time, I'm happy I can afford instant noodles even with an extra job!"
They remained silent for about 10 minutes, but Gumshoe decided to break the silence.
"So… you look like you're in a hurry, pal. And where is Maya?"
"You won't believe me if I would tell you."
"Aww, come on, pal! I'll believe you!"
Phoenix didn't know what to think. Gumshoe would probably think him crazy after explaining that Maya changed into a giant flying cat. But, he decided telling wouldn't hurt him.
"Maya… transformed into a giant Nyan Cat"
Gumshoe looked at Phoenix in the mirror.
"Did you say Nyan C-"
There was a big flash again, the same one when Maya was turned into Myan Cat. He was in the same room where he tried to escape from earlier, but there was something slightly different.
There were 2 cats
Next to Maya there was another flying cat, and it was no one other than detective Gumshoe.
He had undergone exactly the same transformation as Maya, but then, a little bit different. Instead of a hamburger, Gumshoe had a bowl of instant noodles as a body, green-brownish paws, and he had a trail of rainbow with all sorts of green and brown colors.
Phoenix was dazzled for only a second, because he knew what he had to do. He ran to the doorknob he found out about earlier and left the former office quickly.
Once he was outside, he made a decision. He had to go to Edgeworth's office, and he was going to do that by himself. By bike.

After an hour he got (totally exhausted) at the prosecutor's office. He had to get to Edgeworth really badly, so he just threw his bike on the grass and ran inside.
"Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth's office, please.", he said to the receptionist
"12th floor, room 1202", she said, not paying much attention to the sweaty attorney who dashed through the door 5 seconds ago.
"Thanks", he said, noticing the nameplate of the receptionist. It read 'Jilly Baxter'. He didn't pay attention to that on that moment, but ran to the elevator and pressed on 12.
After he got out of the elevator, he searched for office 1202. Soon he found it, and discovered the door unlocked. He opened the door, and saw something he never expected.
Edgeworth was sitting at his desk, playing with Steel Samurai action figures. Phoenix knew they were, because he got Maya exactly the same. He was also not wearing his suit and cravat, but a T-shirt with the Steel Samurai on it, with a matching baseball cap.
"Wright? Wha-"
"Edgeworth, I need your help."
"But I was busy with these- uh – case files! Excuse me Wright", he said, quickly grabbing some paperwork he must throw of his desk, as it was lying on the floor.
"Whatever, Edgeworth, but I'm in serious trouble now. Pop-tart cat kind of trouble."
"Pop tart c- Wait, you don't mean?"
"Yes, I do, Edgeworth. I mean it.", he said, before starting to explain all that had happened that day.
"Wright, this is serious. How many times have you said That Name today?"
"Uhh.. I think only twice."
"Good. There's still a chance for you then. You need to get back to that room, and say the words, but backwards. You'll free Gumshoe and Maya then, and we can all say the words without our friends being turned into you-know-what's"
"So you want me to say Nyan Cat backwards?"
They both fell silent realizing what an idiot Phoenix turned out to be.
"Wright, you son of a-"
But he could never finish. For the third time, there was a bright flash, and Phoenix found himself in the space-like room again.
Edgeworth had turned into a cat too. His body a teacup, his paws red like his suit, and he was leaving a trail of red rainbow. That wasn't even the worst part.
He was floating in the middle of the room, and he was surrounded by cats. He could see everyone he had ever met turned into a cat, even the victims of his murder cases he had only seen the faces from. In case files were there, all turned into Nyan Cats. ALL OF THEM.
Phoenix knew this was something different. This was the thing Edgeworth warned him about. If you say the name for the 3th time, you're doomed. That didn't discourage Phoenix to run through the crowd for the doorknob he saw from a distance.
He got to the doorknob, and relieved, he grabbed it. There was just one problem.
The doorknob melted as soon as he touched it.
"No!", he screamed, and at that moment, he started hearing the music.
"Nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan…"
He turned around, to see all the former-human cats speeding to his corner of the room. The closer they came, the louder the music got.
"Nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan…"
"No! Please! G-get away from me!"
"Nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan…"
The cats were getting closer, and Phoenix was desperately stop them by yelling 'Objection!', 'Hold It!', and 'Take That', but it was no use. The Nyans were getting closer and closer…
"NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN…"
Phoenix was surrounded by the cats. He could only see them, he got hypnotized by them as they were getting closer. Soon, he found his body going towards the cats, like a puppet who was dragged there by his puppeteer. The Cats were the puppeteers.
He looked, fascinated by everyone. He saw Edgeworth, Pearls, Gumshoe, Franziska, the Judge, and the biggest one, Maya, and he couldn't think anything else than those cats.
Once everyone came close enough, they jumped on Phoenix. When Phoenix was lying under everyone, he suddenly felt like himself again. He wondered why he had been so stupid ever agree with watching that YouTube video, because if he didn't, this never would have happened.
Then, there was a big flash again. It felt like Phoenix was dragged out of his body, like a ghost that had been channeled, but had to go back to his own world. Then, he saw the cats again.
They weren't paying attention to him, though. They were just flying through space, like never even happened. But then he saw the thing that horrified him the most of that day.
He saw a cat with spiky hair, a torso that looked like a chicken sandwich, red paws, leaving a trail of rainbow with all different shades of blue.
He had become one of them.

Phoenix woke up. He looked around him, and everything was back to normal. He was sitting at his desk, with his laptop before him. Suddenly, he remembered.
He had been watching the 10 hour long version of Nyan Cat, but had fallen asleep after 6 hours.
He wanted to make sure everything was normal, though.
"Maya!", he called
"Yes Nick?", Maya said, after coming out of the kitchen of the small office.
"Maya! Everything's back to normal… oh thank goodness"
"Uhm, Nick, what are you talking about?", she said confused.
Phoenix suddenly remembered what had been the cause of his nightmare
"Maya? Why in the world did you have to show me that Ny- I mean pop tart cat?"
"Wait, you mean Nyan Cat?"
"Argh! Don't say that name! We'll all be doomed! Waaaah!"
Phoenix ran out of the office, leaving a puzzled Maya behind him
How many toilets did that guy clean today?, she wondered.
Some of you guys may have read it already (yes, I'm talking about you, Willy ;P), so sorry for this :/

30 August 2013

The Red Herring Fallacy Logic: By william D

Today I'm talking about the fallacy of Avoiding the Question, or The Red Herring. 
(The following argument could apply to either boys or girls, but Im just doing it from the book. So
don't be offended)

Jenny: Girls are WAY smarter than boys. Bert: Oh yah. How do you know that? Jenny: Because they just are! Bert: But how do you know that? Jenny: Well there are lots of girls who are pretty smart, my neighbor Mrs. Jones is pretty smart. Joan of Arc saved the French from the English. And Marie Curie invented the light bulb! Bert: But how do you know they are smarter than boys!? Jenny: Because there are many girls who have high IQ's. That makes them smart! Bert: You still haven't answered my question! Why are girls smarter than boys? Jenny: Because I'm smart and your dumb. That proves it! Ok, guys, I see to flaws in her logic. Firstly Marie Curie did NOT invent the light bulb, Thomas Edison did. Also, she didn't answer his question, because she had no proof, she was trying to give answers that proved it, but she never talked about what men have done! Now this situation can be reversed. All she has proven is that some people are smarter than other people, Boys and Girls, Men and Women, there is no actual group that's smarter than the other! Many people never answer questions directly, and the other people in turn, don't think to ask about it, or realize that they hadn't had their question answered. Now for some of you wondering "What is a Red Herring?!" A Red Herring is something completely irrelevant to the subject at hand, such as the following argument: Jenny: Boys should always open the door for girls. Bert: Why should we? Jenny: Because it's helpful to us, and it's the gentlemanly thing to do. Bert: Why shouldn't girls open doors for boys, it would be as equally helpful. Jenny: Because it isn't right! When I came out of the store, I had to put ALL my bags down to open the door! You were to rude to come in and help me! Bert: But you said you didn't help and that you wouldn't get so many groceries! Jenny: Well you were inconsiderate to not have come in anyway. As you can see they are now completely and woefully off topic. Here is an example of something that ISN'T a Red Herring: Son: Father, what is the square root of 234.09667? Father: I don't know. Why don't you use a calculator? The Father here really doesn't know the answer. Ok guys, are you ready for you test? I hope so XD If it's a Red Herring, tell me in the comment section, I'm putting a twist on things, you need to tell me the answer, I'm not telling you anymore >:D Son: Why can't I see Day of the Spatulas with my friends? Dad: It's too scary, and you're too young to see such a scary movie! Son: Dad why can't I see Day of the Spatulas with my friends? Dad: Because January 1st is on a Wednesday. Son: Can I see Day of the Spatulas with my friends? Dad: I'm not sure, ask Mom! Son: Can I see Day of the Spatulas with my friends? Dad: No Son: Can I see Day of the Spatulas with my friends? Dad: Is it about Pancakes? Ok guys sorry about the enormousness of this post but what must be done, must be done! Until next time!

26 August 2013

Rhema Marvanne: By Victoria

Check out this girls voice, I found her on youtube and couldn't believe how beautiful her voice is it's unbelievable and I think that you should see what I mean, by watching this!



This christmas video is the first one that I seen of her and the next one is one of my favorite songs she sings! She is only seven years old and her voice is just remarkable, it's truly something you've got to hear and see to believe!!!

 I went and seen her live in concert and she has tons and tons of views on youtube, she's been on Disney channel and 20/20. She has about four cd's out and everyone I know just love's her (including me)!!! She is just a sweet, funny, cute, little girl with an outstanding voice and I want to tell everyone about her :) So that's why I'm sharing this with you.

What do you think, is she not amazing, or what???!!! Plz Comment :P

25 August 2013

School and Bullies: By Suzanne Klare


Tomorrow, school starts again here in Holland. There are several reasons why I like and dislike that, and here's a list of them:

Dislike Reasons:
-Mean/weird/annoying teachers
-TOO MUCH HOMEWORK
-Mean/weird/annoying classmates
-Boring classes
-Bullies 
-Tests 
-Boring class projects
-Horribly organized/boring school trips
-Deadlines

Like Reasons:
-Friends who you see every day
-Do homework with your friends
-Pranking your teachers (The ones who you like and who like you back)
-Having fun inbetween lessons
-Being extra happy when you don't have any homework because you finished it all
-Drawing in your diary when you're bored in class
-Cool class projects
-Fun class trips

The like list is a lot longer, but I'm still kind of bitter because of the dislike list. But I can handle those! In my own way. 
Because some of you guys maybe need some advice on some of the dislike-things list, I'm going to give you guys some tips, wether you like it or not >:D

Bullies:
There are 2 things people always say about this subject:
1. If you're being bullied, go to a teacher and tell them.
This doesn´t always work, because at some schools, the teachers and everyone are horrible and don't care at all or say that it´s your own fault.
2. You should just ignore bullies, then it´s no fun for them.
This doesn't always work either, because it can be incredibly hard or impossible to ignore them. And people who are being bullied know that very well.
I'm not saying these two solutions aren't good at all, I´m just saying that they don't work in every situation.
3. Stand up to them.
I agree mostly with this solution, standing up against bullies is one of the better ways to get rid of them. Most bullies are secretly big cowards, so when you show some back bone, they leave you alone. Altough, that's not always the solution either. Some bullies will just laugh at you and just continue

So here's my solution:
Bullies always have a reason why they start bullying. Here are some possible reasons:
-They want to feel better than everyone else.
-They were bullied before and want to prevent being bullied themselves
-They have problems at home like:
 1. A family member has a handicap (or the like)
 2. A sibling is bullying them and the younger one who bullies you thinks it's normal to do that.
 3. The parents hit them or never show love to their child.
 4. The child is spoiled very much because the parents don't have time for them.
 5. The parents (or one of them) are just big meanies (I don't know any other word for it without beginning to curse) 
-They have mental problems
Too many to name them all.

About the fact that they want to feel better about themselves, here's a good tip:
Don't ignore them! In fact, you should give a sassy response when they say something to you. Laugh at how stupid they can be, make fun of them, show them what it feels like. Don't treat bullies like you're their slave, treat them like your enemy. They won't feel the rush of being in charge over you any more, so naturely, they'll quit making fun of you. It works with all bullies I've seen, trust me.
Then, about the people who have problems or who were bullied in the past. If you get to know them, they might actually be nicer than you expected. They have just as little self confidence as you do, and maybe you have a lot in common. You never know.

So if you're being bullied by anyone, don't let them get you. You're strong, beautiful, fantastic and unique, no matter what they say about you.

I could go on about the other dislike-things, but the blog post already is incredibly long. If you need advice on anything else, no matter what, it can be absolutely everything, tell me in the comments. Thanks for reading!
 





23 August 2013

Stuffed Animals: By William D

Ok, guys, sorry it's been so darn long, but we've had a lot of stuff to do. Breanna was on a trip, I was taking care of my dad (XD) and Suzanne was busy as well. I hope you can forgive us! Anyways, stuffed animals have kept little children company for a long time. Some, maybe not, but most, yes XD. Well, I don't care if people say I'm to old for them, because I LOVE them so much. I still have a stuffed animal from when I was 2 XD It's a doggy! XD Anyways, stuffed animals have been there for children, during storms, nightmares, long trips, and sleepless nights. I name all my stuffed animals, except for the first one I got XD I still don't have a name for her. (At least I know it's a her XD )
Anyways, guys, I will go back to my logic posts next time! Also I was thinking of starting a crossover of Phoenix Wright and Percy Jackson. Tell me what you guys think :D until next time!!!!!

01 August 2013

Opposing Viewpoints: Written by William D

 Many people think that as soon as they are told something, they are correct! Now obviously that is a very foolish notion!
"Where there is no guidance people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is a victory." Proverbs 11:14

There are two benefits from looking at opposing viewpoints.
For one, but studying other viewpoints, we are better able to change ours if we're wrong! If we don't listen to other viewpoints, how are we to even begin to understand the subject? If we only listen to the things we agree to then we'll be shrouded in ignorance.
For another, by studying other viewpoints, we can help others understand us, and we can better defend our views!

No one can possibly listen to every single viewpoint, but it is best to try and broaden our horizons.
 
Ok, guys, I want you to try and think of two opposing view points for the following subjects ;)

1: Reasons for American Revolution.

2: Abortion (I do not want to start any religious or moral arguments. Ok?)

3: Homeschooling

4: Gun control

5: Creation of Life and the Universe

6: and finally Logic

 Thought about it? Alrighty!

1: The King of England's view and the Colonists view.

2: Pro-abortion and Anti-abortion.

3: homeschooling is bad for children. Homeschooling is good for children. ( :P )

4: Gun control advocates, and Second Amendment right advocates.

5: Creationists and Evolutionists.

6: Those who read The Fallacy Detective (and those who want to) and those who don't read The Fallacy Detective!

Alrighty guys! If you guys have any questions, leave them in the comments and don't forget to just chat:)

(Again, let's not start any arguments about moral stuff ok?)