Friday 22 July 2011

News, Movie & Idiom: Megan VS Rosie X Water Under the Bridge



Have you wondered why Megan Fox was replaced by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley?


News? Well, not really, more like "olds", but I happened to run into this piece of info today, after my students told me earlier on that Megan Fox had a row with the director of the Transformers 3.

As inquisitive as a person I am, of course I want to find out more. And I got this piece of "olds" from a month ago,  could come in handy if you're engaged in a small talk.StatCounter - Free Web Tracker and Counter



Michael Bay Says Steven Spielberg Wanted Megan Fox Fired From ‘Transformers’


If you didn’t know any better, you’d have to wonder if Megan Fox is still in theTransformers movie out this summer because no one can stop talking about her.
Case in point, Michael Bay is taking interview time to clarify who it was that wanted Fox fired from Transformers 3: Dark Side of the Moon.
After Fox spoke to Wonderland magazine and said that Bay wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So he’s a nightmare to work for,” the director told GQ that producerSteven Spielberg wasn’t having anymore of her nonsense.
“She was in a different world, on her BlackBerry. You gotta stay focused. And you know, the Hitler thing. Steven said, ‘Fire her right now,’” Bay said.
Bay says he wasn’t really bothered by Fox running her mouth in the press but he takes a moment to mock-apologize to the actress, who apparently didn’t like long hours, according to the filmmaker.
“I wasn’t hurt, because I know that’s just Megan. Megan loves to get a response. And she does it in kind of the wrong way. I’m sorry, Megan. I’m sorry I made you work twelve hours. I’m sorry that I’m making you show up on time. Movies are not always warm and fuzzy.”
While Fox and Spielberg did not address the situation, Bay went on to say that everything is water under the bridge now.
“She [Megan] sent me a text three months ago. She said, “I hope you’re doing well.” I responded, “Who is this?” She goes, “Megan, you dork!” I said, “Oh, well, thank you, hope you’re well.” When you’re days and months on a set, it’s like a family. You say rude things and you make up.”
Transformers 3: Dark Side of the Moon starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley comes out June 29th.


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And of course, we don't just read for reading, we want to learn something, and from the article, you know what we want to talk about.

What is the meaning of "water under the bridge"? You see, water that is under the bridge seldom stays still, they come, they pass and they leave so "water under the bridge" is a nice and beautiful way of saying that "it has past".

Megan Fox might have got a lot more female fans than Rosie does, but Rosie is the one showing her gorgeous figure and pouty lips in the movie here, surely guys have already forgotten the "former", when the movie is supposed to be "Trans"-ed.


Vocabulary:
row -- (n) [C] mainly UK a noisy argument or fight
come in (handy/useful, etc.) -- phrasal verb to be useful for a particular purpose
water under the bridge -- (British, American & Australian) also be water over the dam (American)
if a problem or an unpleasant situation is water under the bridge, it happened a long time ago and no one is upset about it now
pouty (adj) -- from pout (vb) [I or T] to push the lower lip forward to show you are annoyed, or to push both lips forward in a sexually attractive way
former -- (adj) [before noun] of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past
trans- prefix having changed from one thing to another




Resources:
Michael Bay Says Steven Spielberg Wanted Megan Fox Fired From ‘Transformers’@ BackSeat Cuddler
http://backseatcuddler.com/category/michael-bay/

Transformers: Dark of the Moon @ IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399103/

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/row_4
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/be+water+under+the+bridge
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/come-in_3#come-in_3__2
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/pout
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/former_1?q=former
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/trans_2

Living: How to Choose An Engagement Ring


Sigh..... months ago, I was doing research on finding the right engagement ring with enthusiasm and hope, and I asked experienced friends on tips, and effort has gone down the drain...

Now, maybe it's time to clear the entries I have written long ago...

One thing I really like about these "How to..." videos, is that sometimes, they are really good advices that will come in handy!!

In the first video, the lady speaks with a nice British accent and it is so clear and easy to listen to!

Pay attention to The 4 Cs = Clarity, Colour, Cut, Carat
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If the above video is too slow, you can watch this one which is on YouTube: http://youtu.be/tVqhUr7HUvs

After watching the above video, you might want to check out the latest pricing of a diamond in different grades from this brilliant website: http://www.ajediam.com/diamond_pricing.html

Here is a supplementary video in American accent for more details:


If the above video is too slow, you can watch this one which is on YouTube: http://youtu.be/5qMfiU82C54

Diamond rings are not only ever-lasting, they are also a great investment! Here's a chart of the historical price of diamond from 1960 to 2010:



If there are any words you are not sure and wants to confirm with me, you can always send me a message or leave a comment below. I would love to help you, but I myself do not want to watch these videos too many times as they will only remind me of my sad past.



Ajediam your diamond company
http://www.ajediam.com/diamond_pricing.html

How To Choose An Engagement Ring @ Videojug
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-choose-an-engagement-ring

How To Choose An Engagement Ring @ YouTube
http://youtu.be/tVqhUr7HUvs

How To Buy An Engagement Ring @ YouTube
http://youtu.be/5qMfiU82C54

How to Choose An Engagement Ring @ Wikihow
http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-an-Engagement-Ring