Digital publishing: rethinking a revolution in reading.

Many people these days lost interest in reading books? spending their time too much in front of the new technology, computer, Ipad, or Iphone screen?

Summary

Last week monday, in Melbourne the Australian Federal Minister of Innovation announced a new body a book industry strategic group to educate the publisher or to help the Australian publisher to adapt to the digital age. It is to have a greater opportunity to publish more and to reach out to larger audiences. Bringing the work to the people who wants to read it in different way example literature, poetry in which is include moving images. It is allowing the people to build something richer, particularly in the education and to the general reader. There are differences in ebook and print book and it is a big shift for the consumer to own a physical books and do anything they want to it. While ebook people cannot do that. The readers love the most in ebook is the immediacy and the ability to find the book instantly.

Opinion about the Issue

According to Walsh (2006) explained there is a textual shift take place and that is called as the paradigm shift where texts are filled with visual, electronic and also digital texts. Such texts are called as the Multimodal texts. Referring back to what Walsh said, I agree that texts are experiencing textual shift in this modern society. Where many people are exposed themselves in using new media, browsing internet and finding data, stories and movies.

As a tertiary level student, I rely on the new media to do research and gain information.

However, I have not really exposed myself in using the ebook to do regular reading. Living in Asia region, we are still greatly dependent on using print material. However, we have started to learn in utilizing the new media.

Kress and others (Heath,2000;Beame,2003) supported that the 'screen' and multimodal text have developed new literacies. There are many young adults and even teenagers who dislike in reading pint books but they are enjoying themselves in exploring the new media.

Therefore, Australia opening themselves into publishing their work into ebook is a great strategic to reach out to the people who never read any printed books.

References

Kress &Leuween (2006), Texual Shift: Eximing the reading process with print,visual and multimodal texts. Vol 29, pp 12-37

wonderful weekend

Stress will not go away if we don't start to take any action. It is so scary to know workloads can actually make people under so much pressure.

I have no confident in the things I am doing these days. I am confused yet at the same time I cant give up.

The last few days I managed to start shooting my short film and finish every shoot by today.

Yesterday was the day that I didnt feel like doing anything and I really didn't do anything except to enjoy myself (actually today also).

Today is much better, I managed to play around Adobe Premiere Pro though I get scolded for not knowing anything about premiere but it was quite fun. Learning something new.

Then I went out to pay house rental and proceed to have lunch with my dear.

Tried something new, Penang style Curry Mie. It was fantastic!=)

Then we were back home and waited for my main cast to be ready to shoot the last few scenes.

Everything went smoothly and I really am from the bottom of my heart being thankful for the people around me. Great friends and bf.

They did well to help me for my assignment and I hope I can finish it well in editing.

This week is gonna be a super busy week for me~ I pray that I will have the strength, courage and confident to stand up tall and do well.

Gambatte*

the unforgotten memory~

15 months anniversary for dating Mr Chin Hsien Loong.

I thank God for this relationship and I pray I can lead a healthy relationship.

being 15 months together, happy, sad and angry moments we've spent together. We know each other so well.

14 May 2010 is going to be a date which I wont forget. Unexpectedly I went for a sweet date with my dear.

Every moment I spend together with him are always sweet but today is just different.

He was being very extremely gentleman, he helped me carry my laptop bag, he spent on me for movie, lunch at Sushi King and we even enjoyed ourself playing.

I really love my darling and I just wish that he can remain being gentle like the way he did that day.

I hope the two of us can grow mature together and grow the relationship in a better path each moment.

Though I know things cant always be so perfect but I just hope things can be better each day. =)

The sparks will grow more and we can learn how to treasure each other~

Really loving the sweet moment. ^^

Pic will be post soon

Wait up*~ :))

Think Think

Every day require thinking..

I've been thinking a lot of thing.. studies and reflect back on everything..

Although stress strikes but God blessing never stop.

He gives me friends..a true friend to turn into..friends that care..

Friends who willing to help and I feel motivated by these people..

Even just asking a simple question of " How are you?"

I am thankful

Thank God..:)

The crazy moment

busy busy busy busy busy busy busy.....................................

Ever since entering Degree, life has change..

Never in my life I reach a limit of stressness..

There are certain things cant be expressed through the spoken words.

It is just hidden deep down in my heart..ache..

There are so many things bothering me..Studies..life..At times I feel like screaming my lung out..

God is really good..He knows me so well..He is the only one who truly care for me.. He never fails me..When I have no one to turn into..He is always and always there for me..

Last week was really crazy..I was so stress until I can cry at any moment..

during the weekend, things were splendid..I managed to have a lot of fun... I went out with Pastor's son and then get invited to join prayer meeting with the leaders..someone told me again and again I am being reminded..the busier u are the more you need to pray..

My heart felt peace and I stand on my feet again..

God really has His own way to deal with people.. I felt much better..much much better..

Thank you Lord for guiding me..

I really need to learn how to handle stress or else I don't know how things going to be..I may go crazy.. I somehow learn how to manage stress in study.. but there is another thing that isnt answered..

I wish to be treated better.. as a girlfriend..truly..

funtastic

Today is such a tiring day! yet at the same time a really fruitful day. I left home 7am and back at almost 9pm. I spent my day in Church, serving, praying and also having a great time of fellowshipping. In spite of my busy schedule, I thank God for letting me to learn and grow in knowledge.

One of the food stall in my condo is closing today. I am definitely going to miss the butter chicken. The best so far! I thank God that I get the chance to eat for the last time and it is buffet for only 10RM! really going to miss the food!

Eating dinner with friends really are fun, especially seeing them having fun grabbing as many food as they can- Butter chicken and kampung chilli beef. (^^)

However, I heard such an unhappy news from my friends about something.

There are times people get into trouble and it is common. At times we might think in such a way that other people might not think the same way. However! It is NEVER okay to assume and it is NEVER okay to create misunderstanding.

Firstly, it is obviously creating a misunderstanding via misperception. There is nothing wrong to have personal thinking but the way things were express sounded as if we dont even bother. Yes people may have problems BUT try to think logically it is normal for other people to get unhappy but that doesnt mean we dont care. If none of us care, we would not even bother to worry and the things happened werent happened to tempt anyone except the one who involved in it. There is nothing GOOD to see people's argue and it is not something to celebrate. I will only feel glad to see everything in a good term and not such a heathy incident. Do not take such assumption. it only create problem!

Secondly, the world does not goes around only within you. No body treats the way you feel. We never think of you that way why on EARTH you have to think of us in such manners. At times people are just busy and tired but that does not mean we do not bother and do not appreciate.

Seriously, at times we may feel in a very negative concept about things but we must always give a thought about it and make a confirmation.

If you can feel disappointed, what more of us? we can say nothing and will not say a thing. We are far away more disappointed to know such perception exist.

we all make mistakes.the Bible says that we aren't to have a hard-hearted,critical spirit toward each another,but instead to forgive one another n to show mercy to ane another just as God for Christ's sake has done for us - Eph 4:32

I am just going to put this thing aside and focus on my unfinished work. I just feel like have an early rest.

outing- Ice Kacang Puppy Love

Dearest Issac Lim invited everyone to go and watch the Ice Kacang Puppy Love movie, one of the main cast is Fish Leong (His most favourite Malaysian star). So we (8 people) went and we had a great time. Although I was rather unwilling to go due to never ending assignments..oh well!

I am glad that I went:)

The show was pretty good, it was fun

ny and there was a few touching s

cenes. Although the movie a little draggy and somewhat not a happy ending (the botak and the girl isnt together). Overall, I like it and they really did a good job.

It has been awhile since we went for an outing together. Although there was a little unhappy things happened. That's okay, things happened and I hope everything will okay =)

I am suposed to continue my work but

it is 12 midnight and I have to wake up

early tomorrow morning. I have to delay it again and have to finish it by monday!! Gosh..I really need a break! no assignments no nothing but enjoying myself like the way I did today.

*desperate mode*

*Dream team support Issac Lim_ Ice Kacang Puppy Love*

Ice Kacang Puppy Love supporters =P

Now is 2.05am and I am still awake.

I finally finish watching the whole 14 episodes of Taiwan drama entitled with Hi my sweetheart! acted by Show Lo and Rainie. The whole drama really reaally nice! romantic, and funny..although some people might find it a little childish because of the effect they use on some of the scenes..

However I love it! I watch it nonstop since yesterday and today. I barely did my assignments.

I will do it today..on sunday without any disturbance..I will try my best to finish 50% of it..

Show Lo is SO Cute! I am in Love with Show Lo after watching the drama!hahaha...ofcourse without the mushroom's head! but with the heart of Da Lung..perfect!

If there is anymore show on Show Lo, I will watch it..!hehe..

ahh...It is time to sleep...tomorrow have to be ready for war (assignments)

Time is ticking real quick each day. Sigh. I barely used my time well.

Morning and night passed by so fast. I still have alot of assignments to do and yet I have no Idea how to do it.

The Alice I know, Isn't weak like this and never given up so easily. However, ever since I've entered University level. Somehow I lost my confident, things are just so different. The assignments seems so tough and I am so afraid that I wont make it. Everyone also seems feeling the same way as I do. I can survive until now because I keep pushing myself and when there's a chance or Idea I'll take it. I can no longer being like this, always take chances. I need to do better.

If only, each time I need an inspiration. Snap! there I have one and snap! I have another brilliant idea. Although my life is like a roller coaster lately, I still somehow manage to have fun.

Last night was fun. I had dinner with 15 people. It was a CellGroup outing. Everyone had fun. we joke and laughed. The food were delicious. On other hand I really hope our Cellgroup can have a revival breakthrough. We have many members yet not many are strongly planted.

Deep down in my heart, I really pray strong and asked God to really mold everyone and if really His will is wanting for them to grow in our CG then they shall be.

In overall, I just hoping that my days ahead will be exciting and amazing. I hope I can finish my assignments before end of this month. Before I am going off for a vacation to celebrate my darling's birthday. *Pray hard*

Blogging again~

Few months had passed since the last time I blog. It was 2009 and now April 2010.

Time passes very quickly, I was enjoying my long holiday and now I am extremely busy with assignments. Endless assignments are making me really tired and I even reached the limit few weeks ago.

I am no longer in Diploma stage but I am already at University level, where there are no exams but 100% assignments based. I am going to have my semester break in 2 weeks yet assignments are still lining up. I cannot wait to have short break, just keep me away from assignments. that what I really wish at this moment but the reality is different. I still have to finish them even during the holidays.

Besides that I really wanna thank God for guiding me through and I am really happy that I am starting to serve once again as a teacher in Children Church. My first serving was during the Easter day, the kids are really wonderful. I am believing in God that He will expand my capacity and He will use me in a greater way.

At this moment I am sitting alone in the living room, with only my precious laptop and listen to the heavy rain and thunder plus blogging. I am thinking back on many months ago, appreciating with what I have. My heart is pondering upon something, funny but I dont know what am I pondering about. There is a hidden heavy feeling stuck within me. What ever it is, I just hope I'll find the answer sooner or later.