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Creation or Evolution?

Posted by Kai on October 27th, 2008

A common controversial question. We, humans, were created or evolved? Well, all religions believe in creation, but scientific explanations proves otherwise. Scientists believe we were evolved, as all living organisms do. In this case, both theories of creation and evolution cannot be totally proved correct.

Most people, who are faithful in God, believes God created us. Out of nothing. There is, however, no living proof of this, thus, inacceptable worldwide. All you need is to believe it.
Somehow more acceptable, yet controversial theory is evolution. The theory suggests all living things are related. From a single cell, to a microscopic organism, to a fish, to a reptile, to mammals, to apes and finally to humans.
The arguable fact of creation or evolution is currently a sensitive issue. Hence, evolution is never mentioned in science or history books, to avoid causing an uproar of fundamentalists.
Were we created or evolved?
Apparently, we might never find out...

Game Review: Assassin’s Creed

Posted by Kai on October 25th, 2008

"Nothing is true, but everything is permitted," - Altair

The setting dating back to the 12th century, during the 3rd crusade. Jerusalem was under Salahadin's control, and King Richard had a victory in Acre. Both the Saracens and Crusaders are at loggerheads, poised to bring a war to the Holy Land once again.
It is up to neutral people like assassins to bring peace to the Holy Land. Based in Masyaf, Syria, the assassins like Altair hunt down various leaders of all kinds to end all conflicts. The evil leaders are bloodthirsty plague bringers and warmakers, who advise and help to plot conflicts between the forces of the Crusades.
I have to personally say, this is a phenomenal game which will be carved in my memory for a long time to come. The most enjoyable thing about this game is its uniqueness. No other game offers what it does. Climb buildings, engage in swordfights, run a rooftop escape, assassinate targets. There are many small little icings that engineer this game to near perfection.
One drawback is, the ending is confusing and disappointing. Nonetheless, a game you must try out, if you have a powerful rig. I recommend a multi-core processor, a GPU able to support DirectX 10, and at least 2GB RAM; to run the game at lowest graphics quality smoothly.
Oh, and one more positive element - the music is wonderful, composed by Jesper Kyd.
I give a big 9.7 out of 10.

Ecstasy

Posted by Kai on October 17th, 2008

Three years of struggle has finally ended. Lower Secondary is over, we're on to Higher Secondary. The end of PMR signified a full-stop to the former.

And the ecstasy came along.
I completed the Geography paper this morning within less than half the given time. Then I stared at the clock. 8.40am.
Well, the time given was from 8.15 to 9.30am. And I wondered why did they give so much time. Instead if idling around, I simply flipped through my question paper. The simple questions stared back at me, seemingly easing a smile at me, telling me that the war was over.
I smiled back. 8.45am.
Nothing to do, I flipped the question paper over to the front cover. The logo of Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia glared with honour. I smiled yet again. Then I looked at the most eye- catching words listed there.
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Smiling, i choked a laugh at this command. Since we were given so much time to do the paper, why give such a strict rule? Even though you opened the booklet, the invigilators cannot do anything to prosecute you. A fool playing by the rules.
8.55am.
Placed my head on the table, being very sleepy. Dozed off in semi-concious mode. Woke up and lost track of time. Possibly 9.15. Everyone was in relax mode.
In the final dying moments, a couple of my friends gazed at the clock. Second by second they count in unison, one heart, one soul. And in minutes it was over.
Screams echoed around the school. The feel of euphoria was everywhere.
The feel of ecstasy.

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