2013年10月10日 星期四

Have you ever love someone so much, you'd give an arm for? 你有沒有那麼愛過一個, 你願意將手臂給他的人?

Hi all, I'm Meris!

Recently I try to delete some old songs in my laptop so I can have more free hard-disk memory to save my homework for coming years.
最近我嘗試在我的手提電腦騰空一些空位, 好讓我往後的功課有足夠空位儲存, 所以我選擇了刪除舊的歌曲

I carefully listen all the songs again, to avoid deleting some good songs
我仔細地看重新聽過每一首歌, 避免誤刪了好聽的曲目

and then, I listened to this one:
然後, 我聽了這首:
(When I'm Gone - Eminem)

這首歌是關於歌者Eminem他與他女兒的關係,
This song is about Eminem's relationship with his daughter,

作為一個甚有名氣的饒舌歌手, 要平衡家庭與工作是一件很難的事.
as a very famous rapper, it is very difficult to balance work and family.

他很愛他的女兒, 他甚至把他女兒的樣子作為在右臂紋身, 成為他身體的一部份.
He loves his daughter, he even uses her daughter"s face as a tattoo on his right arm, as a part of his body.


"Have you ever loved someone so much, you'd give an arm for?
Not the expression, no, literally give an arm for?"


(Eminem's tattoo, Eminem的紋身)

無奈工作需要, 他要經常遠行, 見家人的時間少之有少, 一次又一次答應他女兒不會再離去, 但卻又一次又一次讓他的女兒失望.
However, because of his job's need, he always has to travel far away, and it makes him have less time to be with his family, he promises his daughter he will never go away anymore, but he disappoints his daughter again and again.

歌中講述他的一個夢, 夢見自己因為工作而千方百計拒絕陪伴女兒, 更看見自己因為要娛樂在演唱會場六千名的觀眾, 卻滿足不了妻子和女兒的小小願望.
This song illustrates Eminem once dreamed of himself, uses all the method to reject his daughter for accompanying her, he even dreamed of himself because of those 6 thousand audiences entertainment, he can't even satisfy her wife and her daughter's wish.


""Now go out there and show 'em that you love 'em more than us"
That's what they want, they want you Marshall, they keep.. screamin' your name
It's no wonder you can't go to sleep, just take another pill"


歌詞中穿插著他和女兒的對話, 雙方的語氣都是抱怨, 一邊是為了他喜愛的工作, 另一邊的她卻只想她的爸爸不要再離開她.
Dialogues of Eminem and his daughter flow through the lyrics, but their tone is full of complaint, just because Eminem cannot balance his life, because of the work he loves, but moreover, her daughter just don't want his dad to leave again.

他很清楚自己是女兒的盔甲, 他不容許任何人傷害他的女兒, 但矛盾的是他同時間是傷害女兒最深的那一個,
He knows he is the amour of his daughter, he deny everyone from hurting her, but the paradox is that he is the one who hurts his daughter the most.

充滿著諷刺的歌詞, 透露出Eminem他自身的無奈.
Lyrics are full of sarcasm, and it shows Eminem's helpless feeling.

歌詞中提到, 他一邊寫的歌詞是想表達他多麼愛他的女兒, 但寫的時候卻因為不想被騷擾不斷把女兒拒諸門外;
In the lyrics he tells he was writing a song about how much he loves his daughter, but at the writing moment, he kept pushing her out of his door.

到夢的最後, Eminem用不同的災難比喻他和女兒的關係, 長此下去也會變成相同的災難.
In the end of his dream, his uses different disaster as a metaphor, to illustrate if this situation keeps on, his relationship with his daughter is also a disaster.


"I turn around, find a gun on the ground, cock it
Put it to my brain and scream "die Shady" and pop it
The sky darkens, my life flashes,
 the plane that I was supposed to be on crashes and burns to ashes"


這首歌, 都好讓我反思自己入大學後, 與家人的關係有沒有因為相處時間少了而變差呢?
This song reflects my life after being an university student, the lesser time be with my family is worsening our relationship or not?

幸好Eminem歌中的只是夢, 到歌的最後他醒覺後還來得及補救, 那我們呢?
Fortunately that was just a dream by Eminem, at the end of the song he is still able to fix the relationship, so, how about ours?

2013年10月9日 星期三

‘Words can be very powerful.’ 「字句可以很具威力。」

‘Words can be very powerful.’ - Demi lovato.
字句可以很具威力-Demi lovato

Hi, I am Hedy :P Today I would like to share one of my favorite songs for you. Here is it, ‘skyscraper’.
你好,我是Hedy :P 今天我想跟大家分享其中一首我最喜歡的歌。就是「skyscraper」。



I love Demi lovato’s song ‘skyscraper’. To be honest, I don’t know this song is about bullying until I saw a video from the X Factor, a TV programme in USA.
我很喜歡Demi lovatoskyscraper這首歌。其實我並不知道這首歌是有關欺凌的,直到我看到一個美國電視節目X Factor的影片後我才知道。



‘You can feel the pain.’ said Demi lovato. Yes, I can feel the pain of the girl who was being bullied. She was so brave to stand on the stage. She shared her pain with all the audience. All audience, and even the judges, burst into tears.
Demi lovato說:「你能感受到那痛苦。」是的,我可以感受到那曾被欺凌的女孩的痛苦,她很勇敢舷站在台上,跟所有觀眾分享她的痛苦。所有觀眾,甚至評判,都淚流滿面。

Have you been bullied by someone?
你曾經被他人欺凌嗎?

Have you been isolated by your friends with no reason?
你曾經被朋友毫無原因地隔離嗎?

May be I should ask: Have you bullied somebody in your life?
可能我應該問:在你生命中,你曾經欺凌他人嗎?

I don’t know whether you have the same feeling with me, but I really want to share this feeling to you guys. Bullying may ruin a people’s life if they are not strong enough. Please stop that :D
我不知道你是否有跟我同樣的感覺,但我真的很想跟大家分享這感覺。如果那人不夠堅強,欺凌可以毀滅一個人的人生,請停止欺凌。



‘If you were bullying someone, I would say to put yourself in the victim’s shoe.’ - Demi lovato.

如果你有欺凌他人,我會說你應該站在受害者的立場想想-Demi lovato

Here is the lyrics of 'skyscraper' of both English and Chinese version. It is from oldlady's blog. 
以下是skyscraper」的英文及中文版本。這是來自老小姐的網誌。

Skies are crying
天空正在哭泣
I am watching 
我望著
Catching teardrops in my hands
手中接住的淚滴
Only silence, as it's ending, like we never had a chance
當它不哭了,只留下寂靜無聲,彷彿我們從未有過希望似的
Do you have to, make me feel like there is nothing left of me?
你非得讓我覺得我一無所有嗎?
http://oldladybox.pixnet.net/

You can take everything I have
你可以拿走我的所有
You can break everything I am
你可以毀掉我的一切
Like I'm made of glass
當作我是玻璃做的
Like I'm made of paper
當作我是紙做的
Go on and try to tear me down
繼續試著來打敗我
I will be rising from the ground
但我會聳立於地
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓

As the smoke clears I awaken, and untangle you from me
當煙消霧散,我清醒了,也把你從我這解放開來
Would it make you, feel better to watch me while I bleed?
看著我在滴血會讓你好過些嗎?
All my windows, still are broken
我的身心依然失調中
But I'm standing on my feet
但我又站起來了
http://oldladybox.pixnet.net/
You can take everything I have
你可以拿走我的所有
You can break everything I am
你可以毀掉我的一切
Like I'm made of glass
當作我是玻璃做的
Like I'm made of paper
當作我是紙做的
Go on and try to tear me down
繼續試著來打敗我
I will be rising from the ground
但我會聳立於地
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓

Go run, run, run
跑吧!跑!跑!
I'm gonna stay right here
我要留在這兒
Watch you disappear, yeah
看著你消失,是啊
Go run, run, run
跑吧!跑!跑!
Yeah it's a long way down
是離下面很遠
But I am closer to the clouds up here
但我現在卻更接近雲端了
http://oldladybox.pixnet.net/

You can take everything I have
你可以拿走我的所有
You can break everything I am
你可以毀掉我的一切
Like I'm made of glass
當作我是玻璃做的
Like I'm made of paper
當作我是紙做的
Go on and try to tear me down
繼續試著來打敗我
I will be rising from the ground
但我會聳立於地
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓

Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓
Like a skyscraper!
如同一座摩天大樓


出處:老小姐 http://oldladybox.pixnet.net/
http://oldladybox.pixnet.net/blog/post/35351408


平等&分享 Equality & Sharing





隨著貧窮線訂定後,政府的扶貧政策成為城中焦點,有說政府應該參照2011年的$6000計劃,向市民直接「派錢」;有說應該多建公屋,減輕貧窮人口的負擔。對於貧窮問題,政府可以訂立各式政策向有需要的人作出支援,那我們呢?究竟我們又可以做什麼?

After the establishment of the poverty line, the poverty policy of Hong Kong Government has been in the spotlight recently. Some said the government should resort to the Scheme $6000 in 2011 and give out cash directly to citizens. Some said more public housing estates should be constructed to relieve the financial burden of the poor. With regard to the poverty, the government can implement different policies to support the poverty population. What about us? What can we do to give them a helping hand?

有市民發起「平等分享行動」,希望以平等的角色,向社會有需要的人士分享他們的食物和物件,藉以反思個人與社區的聯繫。他們曾在今年中秋節舉行月餅收集活動,將市民捐出的月餅送到有需要人士手上,如長者和露宿者。他們亦會與街坊食肆合作,食肆售賣飯票,市民買了飯票後再轉贈區內有需要人士,在任何時間再憑票換取同等價值的食物。

An ‘Equal Share Actions’ was launched by a Hong Kong citizen in the hope of reflecting the connection between an individual and the community by sharing the food and objects to the needy in society in an equal role. In the last mid-autumn festival, they held a moon cake collection activity delivering the moon cakes donated by citizens to people in need such as the elderly and the homeless. In addition, they cooperate with small-scale restaurants. People are able to buy meal ticket from these restaurants and then pass the ticket to the needy in the community to redeem the ticket anytime for a meal with an equal value.



這些活動通常會在社交媒體Facebook宣傳,然後由市民自發將訊息透過Whatsapp轉寄,讓更多人知道活動詳情,Facebook上亦成立了專頁,列出加入售賣飯票的食肆資料,包括地址及飯票價錢。詳情可見:https://www.facebook.com/CareTheNeed

These events are usually promoted in social media like Facebook. Then, people will forward the message in Whatsapp to their friends so that more people will know the details of the activities. Also, there is a page on Facebook listing the information of restaurants selling meal ticket, including the address and the price of their meal ticket. You may refer to the link below for more details.

平時大家如果手中有飯票、餅券、書券等等,也可以跟你認識或不認識的人分享J
If you have meal ticket, cake or book vouchers, etc, you may also share them to people you know and you do not know J

認識更多:
Learn more:

好書推介:《平等.分享.行動》

星期六晚的深水埗:平等分享行動帶出的反思

平等分享行動 遍地開花

POLITICS – The Heart-Warming Kindness of Hong Kong’s Heroes

HK poverty line a promising start

By Wing

Horror Holic?! 恐懼控?!

Hi there! I am Marcella!
Many may not know that I am a fan of horror puzzle games. In fact, there are loads of
很多人都不知道我其實是恐怖解謎遊戲的粉絲。事實上,有很多可以在電腦上
enjoyable horror games you can play on your PC. This time I would like to give you a
玩的恐怖遊戲。今次就帶你體驗一個比較容易上手的作品,作為恐怖解謎遊戲
taste of a less terrifying one.
的入門吧!

先聽聽音樂:
Let’ listen to a song first:

This is the BGM (back ground music)(instrumental) at the title page of a popular 
這首是一個很有人氣的由日本人製作的恐怖解謎遊戲標題頁的背景音樂(演奏版)
Japanese horror puzzle Game-------Ib. It is free of charge and everyone can download it.
遊戲的名字叫 Ib。這是一個免費的電腦遊戲,人人都可以下載!

Homepages of different versions of Ib:
不同語言版本的Ib的主頁:
[Japanese日文][English]【繁體中文】【简体中文】[Russian] [Korean]
The translation of the game is by translation groups or Ib lovers, who may not be professionals, for free. Thanks for making it easier to access games from other countries.
遊戲的翻譯都是由坊間的一些翻譯組或是同好免費翻譯的,感謝他們令更多人能認識這外國遊戲!!!!

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 This is how it looks like when you play it.
     遊戲介面長這樣。

The game was released in 2012 Feb by kouri. At that time, only Japanese version is available. This
這個遊戲是由kouri在2012年2月發行。發行初時只有日文版。但隨後不少玩家(大多數都是
game became popular when people(mostly Japanese) started posting videos, pictures etc on the web.
日本人在網上發布了與遊戲有關的二次創作,例如影片和圖片,令遊戲大熱。這個遊戲的
This game doesn't require much skills to move on to the endings but you still need to use your brain to
難度不高,不需要太多技巧去獲得結局,但玩家也要動動腦筋解解謎。這令遊戲不會太
figure out the riddles. This make the game fun and kinda challenging.
簡單也很有趣。

This story stages in the art museum. Your task is to explore and escape! Before the 1st anniversary of
故事發生在美術館裡,玩家要透過探索來逃出無人美術館!在Ib發布一周年前,遊戲只有
Ib, there were only 5 endings. But after that, kouri added 2 more endings and a new space for
5個結局。但其後,kouri在1.05ver加入兩個新結局、一個新房間(深海之間)
exploration with beautiful art work and new challenges in the 1.05 version!!
以及新的展品。





 One of my favourite among the exhibits in the new space. It's named Tryst
     after Death
    在新地圖中,其中一個我最喜歡的展品---《死後的幽 會》(死後の逢 瀬)





↓ Examples of videos made by Ib lovers↓ Ib同好創作的動畫↓ 
↓Ib of the abysmal sea ↓深海的Ib↓ 


↓ E? ah,sou. Ib version by 96Neko (famous singer on Niconico)
 由96貓(Niconico上有名的歌手)演唱的誒?啊,對。 Ib版   

These video clips often summarize the story of Ib and we can see that it's rather sweet and warm.
這些影片有不少都綜合了 Ib的劇情,我們可以見到它比較溫暖的特質。
Unlike most horror games which involves quite a number of violence, blood and terror scenes, like :
與很多包含了暴力、血淋淋場面、恐怖場面的恐怖系遊戲不同,例如:

The Witch's House [Eng][Jap][Spanish][Korean(1)(2)]
魔女之家【日語版】【繁體中文版】【简体中文版
↓This is the cover comic book of The Witch's House"↓這是魔女之家單行本的封面
↓I like this game and it's story line. It's challenging but it has a very cruel ending. 我很喜歡這富有挑戰性的遊戲跟它的劇情。然而它以一個殘酷的結局完結



Aooni [English][Italiano][Japanese]
青鬼   【日文版】【繁體中文版】【简体中文版】
↓In fact, I've only played the old versions which is less terrifying. This game is kinda related to aliens or strange living creatures. (Nah, Aooni looks cute<3)
事實上,我只玩過舊版的,聽說新版比較刺激恐怖WWW。青鬼其實算是一種異生物/外星人吧?(才不,青鬼很可愛<3)



Yumeniki [Japanese][English]
夢日記     【日語版】【繁體中文版
↓This game really made me feel very uncomfortable. Actually it should be classified as Mental Adventure game, as it created a very strange game atmosphere. Some players said that the scenes in the game reflects reality the main character (or even the creator) faced. It even ends with the main character committing suicide. As it may have bad impacts to mental health, you should think twice before you play it.↓這是一個令我感到非常不舒服的遊戲。其實它被分類為精神獵奇系遊戲,因為它的遊戲氣氛對精神上有一定的壓逼。有玩家指出遊戲裡的一些情景反映了主角(甚至是製作者)在現實上遇到的問題。整個遊戲的顏色十分灰暗,而且結局中主角會自殺。由於遊戲對精神有一定的影響,玩前請先三思。


Mad Father  [Japanese][English][Korean]
狂父 【日文版】【繁體中文版】 【简体中文版
↓This game is a bit much challenging than Ib. The plot is also good but it has a bad(?) end↓這遊戲比Ib更富挑戰性,劇情很不錯,但以壞(?)結局完結


, Ib is rather a "mild" one. At least there's a better ending. The great plot also adds to the success of the game.


The design of the characters and artistic features are also the reason for this game to  become popular.
令這遊戲大熱的原因還有人物的設計。
 Here are the characters:
以下是遊戲裡登場的重要角色。



 Ib: the main character of the game. This is the character whom player of the game will control.
 Ib: 本遊戲的主角,玩家會操控的角色。




Garry: Another main character of the game. He speaks in a girlish way but he's an important key deciding which ending you"ll see.
Garry:另一名重要的角色,說話帶有女生的口吻,但他是決定結局的中心人物。




Mary: Another key leading to different endings. She's kept a secret...

Mary:另一個會影響結局的人物。她似乎隱藏了不少謎團。


In fact, according to the official election for the most popular character(which I've also voted for my favourite),the three main characters were the at top 3.
事實上,根據官方的人氣角色選舉(我也有參與投票:) ),剛才介紹的中有角色就是選舉結果的頭三名↓


Many of you may have noticed that all famous Japanese horror puzzle games that I introduced to you
相信有不少讀者也有發現剛才我介紹的日本知名恐怖解謎遊戲都有被翻譯成不同語言
have translated versions. This really speeds up spreading the trend to other places.
的版本。這樣確實有助日本的潮流傳播到不同的地方。
For example in Hong Kong, there's a group of Ib lover hosted an Ib only festival for people who loves
例如,在香港,有團體舉辦了Ib only同人展覽,讓遊戲愛好者參與,並買賣他們的創作,
the game to come together to sell their self-designed products, to cosplay, to share their love.
參加角色扮演,和分享他們對Ib的熱情。






I joined that and had great fun!!!!
我也是參加者之一,超好玩的說<3

Of course there are many other places where the same kind of festivals are held. Really wish to join them all<3
當然世界上不同地方也有類似的同人展,真希望可以參加!

Have you ever joined Fan Conventions (for comics, animations or fictions)? Please share your experiences with me!
你有參加過同人展(遊戲的,動漫的,小說的)嗎?請和我分享一下!




2013年10月2日 星期三

Bilibili vs Niconico!!!!!!!

Today is 1st October, the National Day of People's Republic of China!
今日是十月一號,中華人民共和國的國慶日!
Time to make a wish:
Let there be peace in every country and people's hearts.
I wish everyone,not only Chinese, good health and happiness.
許願時間:
願每個國家與人們的心中都帶著和平與平安。
希望所有人(不只是中國人)健康與幸福。
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Now, let's move on to today's topic!
I am Marcella!
Remember the Japanese version Youtube I introduced to you last Tuesday?
Does the name Niconico remind you anything?
Well, some of you may have tried watching videos uploaded by nico-users there or even posted a comment! (I hope you've enjoyed that)

This time, I would like to show you another site for watching videoclips, Bilibili .
Although the layout of the homepage doesn't look similar, many said that Bilibili is a "copy" of Niconico.


The upper one is the homepage of Bilibili while the lower is the Niconico (Taiwan) homepage.
The only similar design is the ranking list on the right, which is not contained in the Japanese homepage of Niconico. 




Home page layout of Niconico (Japan)



Well, if there's not much difference, why people call it a "copy" of niocnico?
Now check out the mascot of Niconico and Bilibili.



Bilibili     Niconico


Both mascots/ logo appear as a white TV with facial expression.

They way videos are played also shows similarity between the two sites.


This video shows a comparison in the commenting system of the two sites.
Comparison is done by playing the same video (a cover of Iroha Utau by GuruTamin, a popular Japanese singer who often do covers of songs on Niconico )on the two sites and
Comments by the users of both sites appear on the screen like shooting bullets continuously, (which is why the comments are called Barrage(彈幕),which is one of the biggest features of Niconico)
0:03- 0:35 Niconico
0:35-1:00 Bilibili
1:00-1:27 Niconico+Bilibili


I think most of you observe the similarity of these two sites.

Is this site really only a copy of Niconico??
In my opinion, I think it's more than a copycat.

Firstly, we need to consider the existence of Bilibili. In Mainland China, most computers cannot access Niconico, due to Internet control. Bilibili is the only way they can enjoy entertainment from other places, ie Japan. Japanese videos are reprinted to Bilibili. By this mean people in mainland China is able to follow the pop trends in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Recent uploaded Japanese animations, with Chinese subtitles, translated by nitizens without receiving any payback
Most animations are uploaded within a week after being broadcasted in Japan, which means the hot topic is still boiling when they are uploaded to Bilibili 


Hey!! Attack on Titan is on the top of the list!!! Reminds me of my friend's posting!
http://bilingualsmurf.blogspot.hk/2013/09/attack-on-titan-attack-on-bilingual.html
Check it out!!! It's COOL!!!!!!

Although many worry about copyright problems(which is worth worry about), I think this can be one of the best ways to spread local culture.


Secondly, what Niconico and Bilibili has brought to us.
Niconico has provided a platform for normal people (like me), to share their creativity with others. One of the greatest different we can see between Niconico and Youtube is that, the percentage engagement of Niconico users are greater and it is much easier to become eye-catching on Niconico.
Moreover, due to one of the most special feature of Niconico, everyone can do live broadcasts on your computer. Everyone can be a star!!!! Attractive, isn't it?

This is the layout of Niconico Live. There are all types of live broadcasts pending. See the "Start broadcasting" button?After pressing this button, anyone can start his/ her own live broadcast on Niconico.

Niconico has made many who has talents turned into a star, like Gero, Daisuke, 96neko,(singers who have published their own CDs), 40mP, Nero (songwriters). All of them carry their own characteristics and were all normal persons before their first posts on Niconico.

What about Bilibili?
Other than those who are famous on Niconico, Bilibili also has their own stars. For example, Lan Shao (嵐少),who is famous for commenting on Japanese games,Yue sheng Dubbing Club (月聲配音社), an outstanding group of voice cast re-dubbing famous Japanese animations in Chinese ( in Mandarin and other  Chinese dialects(Main character in Gintama speaks Cantonese LOL). They also do covers of songs in Chinese.

There's a famous uploaders list on Bilibili , showing popular uploaders and those who has contributed much on Bilibili.

A great difference between Niconico and Bilibili is that, you need an account to watch videos on Niconico, which means logging in is required. However, Bilibili video clips are opened to everyone. (you still need to login for commenting)

What I can conclude from these is that: although Bilibili has the "body" of Niconico, it has a totally different "soul".
1. Videos on Bilibili has explore its own way to gain fame.

2. Popular video clips on two sites are sometimes different, showing the diversity in preference of Japanese and Chinese or even Taiwanese, Hong Kongese and Chinese in Mainland China.

3. Some videos uploaded on the sites show social realities. With different background, focus of uploaders and audiences of different places is diverse.
ie:
This is an obvious example of cloned video showing local colours.
It's a cover of Ring Ding Dong, a popular Korean song by SHINee, (a Korean group) in Chinese. 
It has the same melody and rhythm of the original song. Yet, the lyrics are changed and made it into a spoof version.
Some common slang in mainland China is used. For example, 
1)殺馬特, meaning stupid.
2)金坷垃, it is the brand of a fertilizer which made an over-exaggerated TV commercial in mainland China, Chinese treated it as a joke. Pop network culture in China
3)王老吉, this is the brand name of a canned herbal tea popular in Hong Kong and China.
4. Niconico still has it's unique feature, ie live broadcasts, which doesn't clash with Bilibili.


There are still lots of arguments within the community about copyright problems.
The existence of Bilibili and other similar sites has aroused dissatisfaction of Niconico users.


However, reproduction across boundaries by cloning can be an important process for cultural growth.
We cannot banish their existence.

Sites which have commented on Niconico and bilibili:
http://www.ptt.cc/man/C_Chat/DE98/DFF5/DA89/M.1293187768.A.918.html
http://www.techbang.com/posts/4203-bilibili-vs-niconico