Friday, September 19, 2008

Keira Knightley






"God, that girl is gorgeous!" runs the message on the internet chatroom. "Definitely one of greatest thinspirations out there..."

Another fan agrees: "She is my one and only inspiration now, she is so amazing!"

Then there is this posting: "Keira is my ultimate inspiration. She helped me to lose weight the first time round, so let's hope she inspires me enough to do it again."

It is followed by another: "I love Keira. She is THE One." And another: "Keira Knightly is so skinny! And again, thanx for the ana [anorexia] and mia [bulimia] tips, those have really helped."

There are many more tributes to Hollywood actress Keira Knightley on the hundreds of "Pro-Ana" websites, often set up by young women to celebrate the current 'thin aesthetic' and allow them to swop tips on how best to starve themselves.

Jackie Chan






Chi Magic


In the universe of Jackie Chan Adventures, several characters can use a form of magic using chi energy. Chi magic involves the use of potions, magic objects, and incantations. Below are some of the Chi incantations that have been used throughout the series. Each wizard usually uses the same incantation but can accomplish many different effects, ranging from banishing demons to turning living creatures to stone.

  • Lai Sui Sai-The incantation used by Bai Tza during her attempt to flood San Francisco. It is possibly 'Lai Shui Zai in Chinese. It means 'Occur, flood' or 'Come, flood' if there is a comma between the ' and '. The spell circle that this spell needs has a ' at the middle of it, in Chinese, meaning 'Water'.
  • Kai Kwitchi Ka-Incantation used by Shendu (in Jackie's body) to open the portal to the Book Of Ages.

Nukeru, He Men Jaaku-The Japanese incantation used for the removal of Oni Masks. It is also used to imprison Tarakudo in his Oni Mask. Can be translated as "Come out, evil spell." The 'Oni' word refers to ghost in Japanese, while some Japanese ghosts looks like ogre. That explains Tarakudo and his Oni Generals' appearance.

Ya Gaa Mee Mo, Ya Gaa Mee Chi-Wah...-Drago's incantation, used to absorb Demon Chi and cause destruction.
Mee-thana Chi. Chi-Mee-thana Chi-Chant Tohru uses to attempt to ambush Drago's absorption of the Demon Chi.
Joo Ichi Boo Shoon Lee-Iso's incantation, used for evil chi spells. Its possibly 'Joo E Che-A Boo Shoon Lee
' in Chinese, meaning 'Wish every thing unsuccessful.'

A non-chi spell called Ex Metu Veres that the Magisters used when they stole was also invoked. Neither Chinese nor of any relevance to Chi magic. Latin: "Out of fear, truth." This spell appears to have the same versatility as other forms of magic. Daolon Wong's incantations - as of present - are indecipherable.