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FAIRWAYS GOLF CENTRE AND RESTAURANT is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Global Privacy Policy, together with our Terms and Conditions, our Data Protection Letter (if applicable) and any other documents referred to in any of the aforementioned (together the "Policy") describes the types of personal information we collect, how we use the information, with whom we share it, how you can exercise your rights on your personal data and the choices you can make about our use of the information. We also describe the measures we take to protect the security of the information and how you can contact us about our privacy practices. In some cases, and where applicable, we may ask you to sign a separate form of letter ("Data Protection Letter") to indicate your explicit consent to our processing of your personal data for the purposes set out in the Policy. However, please note that the absence of (i) such a request, or (ii) a Data Protection Letter signed by you, is not intended to be conclusive of this issue and we shall be entitled to conclude that, by visiting us at any of our approved web sites; applications; or Portals, or using our other digital assets or agreeing to receive Services from us, you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in the Policy. Notwithstanding this, you have the right to contact us to object to, or make certain requests in relation to, the processing of your personal data (as explained further in the Your Rights section of this policy).
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We store Your Data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, unless otherwise required or authorized by Applicable Data Protection Law. We take measures to destroy or permanently de-identify Your Data if required by law or if Your Data is no longer required for the purpose for which we collected it.
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Since 2004 The Industry Trust has been helping to protect creative ideas and secure the livelihoods of the 150,000 people that work in film and TV in the UK. eBay works closely with the Industry Trust to help protect copyright and to celebrate the UK film and TV industries.
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I was a photographer once. In 1997 I moved to Lisbon so I could learn photography in an art school, Ar.Co. and I end up finishing the two year course.
In this site I have published some projects made during and after art school. At the time I worked will film and printed in the darkroom.
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Americans are getting increasingly angry about the realities of Obamacare — and for good reason. President Obama's promise that "if you like your health care plan, you can keep it" turns out to mean something else: If Obama likes your health care plan, you can keep it. If he doesn't, you're out of luck … and a lot of money, choice, and liberty.
Millions of Americans who were happy with their health insurance plans in the individual market are now getting "pink slips" from their insurers. Millions more who get their insurance from their employers will experience the same next year. That leaves many Americans with what "liberals" today would frame as a false choice (but a genuine false choice this time): Either pay dramatically higher premiums — with a much higher deductible — or go to the always-crashing Healthcare.gov website and enter the government exchanges … where you will see fewer choices and high premiums and deductibles.
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Over the last couple of weeks we have had some negative drama on WinCustomize. The weather widget alone has caused a ton of frustration alone, so I wanted to do something to bring some positive vibes to WC, and to show that we are a community.
Since the economy is in a bad situation, I know we have many members on WC who have been hit with very hard times. Trying to help someone who has lost a job for instance can be difficult, but I do know things like hobbies and friends can make a difference in attitude, which is a big step in moving again in the right direction.
I wanted to put an offer out there for people that might want to help other members with a WC subscription or even software gifts. There are people here who would like to contribute to the community, and we would like to give a helping hand in getting them started if they can't do it on their own.
I'm going to start the ball rolling by offering 2 WinCustomize subscriptions for two people who are not current subscribers. Just tell us in 50 words or less why you would like to have a WC subscription, and what the community means to you. You need not give any personal details about your situation if you wish, I would just like to hear how skinning and the community might help you in general.
If there are any other community members that would like to help, I would recommend gifting applications to someone which is easily done in Impulse. Perhaps an upcoming skinner that needs a full version of WindowBlinds for instance, instead of relying on the trial or friends to test, for instance. If you would like to do that, you can PM me with details.
Because i love WC! ....i don't want the subscription, only say this thing
Nice idea ID.
Great idea. We all know of members who have experienced financial, emotional etc problems recently. How's about members nominating these members for one of the subscriptions. Something like I nominate member XXXXXX because...
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Good Stuff, ID
I won my last 2 subs in contests here so this time I'd like to buy it
What an awesome idea! When my situation improves,I would love to help someone else enjoy my favorite website/software.
A very excellent idea Island Dog.
Nice idea, ID. We could use an influx of positive Vibes.
Hi ID,
No any problems. I have at least two redundant subscription (I even can't remember the reason, but I bought subscription until 2012)...
Please, take these subscriptions and send to people who will use them at the present. (If it's possible of course).
Great idea ID 1 WinCustomize subscriptions comming from me...
Super idea
Wonderful idea!!!
I have, in a box, a brand new Logitech trackball mouse. It says for Windows95, but I think it could also be used for other Windows, I hope. Anyway, I stopped using this kind ( I have one I used to use) because my thumb did not like it. If someone could use it please email me an address for mailing. I realize it is not a subscription, nor software, but a little free *hardware*, it is what I can do right now.
some refreshing positivity...great idea!!....
the gift that keeps on giving....
lovely gesture there teddy.... [e digicons]:karma:[/e]
this is a wonderful idea....
You can double that, ID.
I'll put in for two as well.
Curiously another member suggested something quite similar via PM just yesterday.....freaky...
Alright 50 words or less....So ive been a member here since 2004 and in that time I have made some really good friends, a few bad ones, learned how to make icons, then Icon packs and finally wallpapers. None of which would have come about if it werent for this website and/or the help, guidance and support of it's many members. My subscription ran out about a year ago, and then the ads started. I eventually got used to those but somehow I began to feel as if I wasnt contributing to the site the way I should be which in turn led me to not contributing to the site the way I could, I have felt very disconnected lately and I dont like it. Whether or not I am eligible to recieve a WC subscription makes no matter, I feel better just talking about it! good karma for you ID, Jafo, TBC, Butch, VAD and 2 of 3 for paying it forward! Skinny
Yes! Very good idea I.D. !!! I happen to have an extra ODNT Ultimate subscription you can give to someone if you like. Mine is good till 2012, take a year and give it to someone, can that be done?
great idea....some people may be too shy to come forward....
I would like to nominate sViz....our community's quiet achiever....
and also support Skinhit....who we've been missing somewhat of late.....would be great to get him 'connected' again...
Skinhit Hi my friend...as of yet if you have had no offers I will be more than happy to help you with a one year renewal at Wincustomized. Just send me a PM with your info....
If any of those subscriptions are still available, I'd like to see one going to Uvah. He's had his share of setbacks recently, but has still kept his sunny outlook and his interest and contribution to WC alive.
I believe this is a really good thing to do. May I offer a thought? OK, I will . How about a WC Scholarship program for novice skinners who participate in the community also?
Just a thought.
Also, maybe a Zubaz Typing Award (JK, bud)?
In 50 words or less? Hmmm...I can do that...I think.
My situation is slowly improving by one micro step at a time. Going for an evaluation on a shoulder injury today and am looking at limited disability. Not much but its a start. Still haven't got my PC yet but that's OK...I've already decided to build my own when then time comes. As far as the WC community is concerned...while I can't buy a sub at the moment I'd like to see one go to a beginner. This is a great hobby and, for me anyway, an outlet for my semi-burned out brain cells to wrap around. A really cool idea. Congrats to all those putting their two cents in. You guys rock!!
In the same vein . . I'd like to see a stronger Master/Apprentice program. Where a master takes on a specific skinner (in addition to just helping out everyone) amd tries to make them great. Greater than the Master. And they'd have to submit thier Master-piece to a board of Masters/mods etc to be accepted.
Crazy talk and off topic . . carry on. Sorry for the interuption.
I like the idea, ID, and people coming forward to donate. I'd like to see a PayPal type system so that we can donate to the skinners if we want to.
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The cannabis industry is growing exponentially, and the use of cannabis for medical purposes is being adopted across the nation. With this boom in cannabis consumers, there has been an increasing need for knowledge about the product.
The role of testing labs has become crucial to the process, which makes owning and operating a lab more lucrative. Scientists testing for potency, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, moisture, terpene profile, microbial and fungal growth, and mycotoxins/aflatoxins are able to make meaningful contributions to the medical industry by making sure products are safe, while simultaneously generating profits and a return on investment.
Here are the key testing instruments you need to conduct these critical analyses. Note that cannabis analytical testing requirements may vary by state, so be sure to check the regulations applicable to the location of your laboratory.
Potency Testing
The most important component of cannabis testing is the analysis of cannabinoid profiles, also known as potency. Cannabis plants naturally produce cannabinoids that determine the overall effect and strength of the cultivar, which is also referred to as the strain. There are many different cannabinoids that all have distinct medicinal effects. However, most states only require testing and reporting for the dry weight percentages of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). It should be noted that delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (Δ9-THCA) can be converted to THC through oxidation with heat or light.
For potency testing, traditional high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is recommended and has become the gold standard for analyzing cannabinoid profiles. Look for a turnkey HPLC analyzer that delivers a comprehensive package that integrates instrument hardware, software, consumables and proven HPLC methods.
Heavy Metal Testing
Different types of metals can be found in soils and fertilizers, and as cannabis plants grow, they tend to draw in these metals from the soil. Heavy metals are a group of metals considered to be toxic, and the most common include lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury. Most labs are required to test and confirm that samples are under the allowable toxic concentration limits for these four hazardous metals.
Heavy metal testing is performed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). ICP-MS uses the different masses of each element to determine which elements are present within a sample and at what concentrations. Make sure to include accompanying software that provides assistant functions to simplify analysis by developing analytical methods and automatically diagnosing spectral interference. This will provide easy operation and analytical results with exceptionally high reliability.
To reduce running costs, look for a supporting hardware system that reduces the consumption of argon gas and electricity. For example, use a plasma ignition sequence that is optimized for lower-purity argon gas (i.e., 99.9% argon as opposed to more expensive 99.9999%).
Pesticide Testing
The detection of pesticides in cannabis can be a challenge. There are many pesticides that are used in commercial cannabis grow operations to kill the pests that thrive on the plants and in greenhouses. These chemicals are toxic to humans, so confirming their absence from cannabis products is crucial. The number of pesticides that must be tested for varies from state to state, with Colorado requiring only 13 pesticides, whereas Oregon and California require 59 and 66 respectively. Canada has taken it a step further and must test for 96 pesticides, while AOAC International is developing methods for testing for 104 pesticides. The list of pesticides will continue to evolve as the industry evolves.
Testing for pesticides is one of the more problematic analyses, possibly resulting in the need for two different instruments depending on the state's requirements. For a majority of pesticides, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) is acceptable and operates much like HPLC but utilizes a different detector and sample preparation.
Pesticides that do not ionize well in an LCMS source require the use of a gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS) instrument. The principles of HPLC still apply – you inject a sample, separate it on a column and detect with a detector. However, in this case, a gas (typically helium) is used to carry the sample.
Look for a LC-MS/MS system or HPLC system with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer that provides ultra-low detection limits, high sensitivity and efficient throughput. Advanced systems can analyze more than 200 pesticides in 12 minutes.
For GCMS analysis, consider an instrument that utilizes a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer to help maximize the capabilities of your laboratory. Select an instrument that is designed with enhanced functionality, analysis software, databases and a sample introduction system. Also include a headspace autosampler, which can also be used for terpene profiles and residual solvent testing.
Residual Solvent Testing
Residual solvents are chemicals left over from the process of extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant. Common solvents for such extractions include ethanol, butane, propane and hexane. These solvents are evaporated to prepare high-concentration oils and waxes. However, it is sometimes necessary to use large quantities of solvent in order to increase extraction efficiency and to achieve higher levels of purity. Since these solvents are not safe for human consumption, most states require labs to verify that all traces of the substances have been removed.
Testing for residual solvents requires gas chromatography (GC). For this process, a small amount of extract is put into a vial and heated to mimic the natural evaporation process. The amount of solvent that is evaporated from the sample and into the air is referred to as the "headspace." The headspace is then extracted with a syringe and placed in the injection port of the GC. This technique is called full-evaporated technique (FET) and utilizes the headspace autosampler for the GC.
Look for a GCMS instrument with a headspace autosampler, which can also be used for pesticide and terpene analysis.
Terpene Profile Testing
Terpenes are produced in the trichomes of the cannabis leaves, where THC is created, and are common constituents of the plant's distinctive flavor and aroma. Terpenes also act as essential medicinal hydrocarbon building blocks, influencing the overall homeopathic and therapeutic effect of the product. The characterization of terpenes and their synergistic effect with cannabinoids are key for identifying the correct cannabis treatment plan for patients with pain, anxiety, epilepsy, depression, cancer and other illnesses. This test is not required by most states, but it is recommended.
The instrumentation that is used for analyzing terpene profiles is a GCMS with headspace autosampler with an appropriate spectral library. Since residual solvent testing is an analysis required by most states, all of the instrumentation required for terpene profiling will already be in your lab.
As with residual solvent testing, look for a GCMS instrument with a headspace autosampler (see above).
Microbe, Fungus and Mycotoxin Testing
Most states mandate that cannabis testing labs analyze samples for any fungal or microbial growth resulting from production or handling, as well as for mycotoxins, which are toxins produced by fungi. With the potential to become lethal, continuous exposure to mycotoxins can lead to a buildup of progressively worse allergic reactions.
LCMS should be used to qualify and identify strains of mycotoxins. However, determining the amount of microorganisms present is another challenge. That testing can be done using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) or matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), with each having their advantages and disadvantages.
For mycotoxin analysis, select a high-sensitivity LC-MS/MS instrument. In addition to standard LC, using an MS/MS selective detector enables labs to obtain limits of detection up to 1000 times greater than conventional LC-UV instruments.
For qPCR and its associated needs, look for a real-time PCR amplification system that combines thermal cyclers with optical reaction modules for singleplex and multiplex detection of fluorophores. These real-time PCR detection systems range from economical two-target detection to sophisticated five-target or more detection systems. The real-time detection platform should offer reliable gradient-enabled thermal cyclers for rapid assay optimization. Accompanying software built to work with the system simplifies plate setup, data collection, data analysis and data visualization of real-time PCR results.
Moisture Content and Water Activity Testing
Moisture content testing is required in some states. Moisture can be extremely detrimental to the quality of stored cannabis products. Dried cannabis typically has a moisture content of 5% to 12%. A moisture content above 12% in dried cannabis is prone to fungal growth (mold). As medical users may be immune deficient and vulnerable to the effects of mold, constant monitoring of moisture is needed. Below a 5% moisture content, the cannabis will turn to a dust-like texture.
The best way to analyze the moisture content of any product is using the thermogravimetric method with a moisture balance instrument. This process involves placing the sample of cannabis into the sample chamber and taking an initial reading. Then the moisture balance instrument heats up until all the moisture has been evaporated out of the sample. A final reading is then taken to determine the percent weight of moisture that was contained in the original sample.
Look for a moisture balance that offers intuitive operation and quick, accurate determination of moisture content. The pan should be spacious enough to allow large samples to be spread thinly. The halogen heater and reflector plate should combine to enable precise, uniform heating. Advanced features can include preset, modifiable measurement modes like automated ending, timed ending, rapid drying, slow drying and step drying.
Another method for preventing mold is monitoring water activity (aW). Very simply, moisture content is the total amount of water available, while water activity is the "free water" that could produce mold. Water activityranges from 0 to 1. Pure water would have an aW of 1.0. ASTM methods D8196-18 and D8297-18 are methods for monitoring water activity in dry cannabis flower. The aW range recommended for storage is 0.55 to 0.65. Some states recommend moisture content to be monitored, other states monitor water activity, and some states such as California recommend monitoring both.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, cannabis growers benefit tremendously from cannabis testing. Whether meeting state requirements or certifying a product, laboratory testing reduces growers' risk and ensures delivery of a quality product. As medicinal and recreational cannabis markets continue to grow, analytical testing will ensure that consumers are receiving accurately
labeled products that are free from contamination. That's why it is important to invest in the future of your cannabis testing lab by selecting the right analytical equipment at the start of your venture.


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Foreigner Unveil Details for 'Double Vision: Then and Now'
Foreigner have announced details of their upcoming generation-uniting set Double Vision: Then and Now.
The performance assembles the band's current and original lineups, as both incarnations joined together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the group's Double Vision album.
Filmed during a 2017 performance at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., the concert's lineup featured original members Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, Dennis Elliott, Ian McDonald and Rick Wills alongside Mick Jones and Foreigner's newest lineup featuring Kelly Hansen, Tom Gimbel, Jeff Pilson, Michael Bluestein, Bruce Watson and Chris Frazier.
It was the first time the Foreigner supergroup assembled, though they've since joined forces on similar performances.
"It was a little tentative in the beginning," Jones recalled in a conversation with Billboard. "Obviously nerves were high – for me, anyway – wondering how it would turn out. And I needn't have worried at all because it turned out amazingly well. There were no crises, no bad feelings anywhere at all. It was much easier than what I anticipated it would be."
"The last thing I expected was that [reunion] to ever happen," Gramm admitted in an interview with UCR this year. The singer went on to praise the current Foreigner lineup for being extremely welcoming to the original musicians. "There was a lot of camaraderie between the two bands. I must say that the current Foreigner was very gracious to us, and we got along with them very well. It was a lot of fun to do the shows that way. There was no, 'Well, we sounded better than them tonight.' It wasn't anything like that. It was totally to uphold the name and to be the best we could."
Double Vision: Then and Now originally premiered in July on the AT&T Audience Network, AT&T Now and DirecTV. The concert film will make its way into fans' homes via CD/DVD, Blu-ray/CD, digital and limited-edition two-LP/Blu-ray sets on Nov. 15. Full track listings can be seen below.
In addition to the new release, Foreigner's current incarnation has already planned big things for 2020. The rockers recently announced a 10-date residency in Las Vegas, kicking off in January.
'Foreigner - Double Vision: Then and Now' Album Track Listing
1. "Cold As Ice"
2. "Head Games"
3. "Waiting For A Girl Like You"
4. "Headknocker"
5. "The Flame Still Burns"
6. "Urgent"
7. "Juke Box Hero"
8. "Feels Like The First Time"
9. "Double Vision"
10. "Blue Morning, Blue Day"
11. "Long, Long Way From Home"
12. "Dirty White Boy"
13. "I Want To Know What Love Is"
14. "Hot Blooded"
'Foreigner - Double Vision: Then and Now' - DVD & Blu-Ray Track Listing
1. "Cold As Ice"
2. "Head Games"
3. "Waiting For A Girl Like You"
4. "Headknocker"
5. "Say You Will"
6. "Urgent"
7. "Starrider"
8. "Juke Box Hero"
9. "Feels Like The First Time"
10. "Double Vision"
11. "Blue Morning, Blue Day"
12. "Long, Long Way From Home"
13. "Dirty White Boy"
14. "I Want To Know What Love Is"
15. "Hot Blooded"
16. "The Flame Still Burns"
17. "Fool For You Anyway"


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I've been watching the ongoing issue affecting Travelex and the said Ransomware infection and thought of putting a short post outlining list of some valuable collateral that shows how customers can use Veeam data protection and management tools to help detect & prevent and recover from such attacks.
The Backdrop
Travelex which is an international Foreign exchange company is currently offline due to a Ransomware infection and are being held to ransom, to the tune of $6m. They are thought to have been infected by "Sodinokibi" Ransomware. More details can be found here. This downtime appears to be forcing Travelex offices to revert to paper based transactions but also affecting a large number of partners such as banks, retail stores …etc all of whom rely on Travelex systems for foreign currency transactions according to this article from Mirror.
The threat
Ransomware threat isn't new, and it has had notable impact on many organisations in the past. Anyone remember when the wannacry Ransomware infected a large number of UK's National Health Services computers resulting some significant issues when it comes to public health care?
Given the increased digitization of organisations with more and more inter-connectivity and dependence on digital information for their vital business operations, this threat is significantly higher today than it was yesterday.
Impact of a Ransomware attack can span multiple dimensions, from reputational damage to cost of downtime (lost business) to the cost of the recovery and clean up. These can rack up your total cost of damage to be millions of dollars / Pounds quite easily depending on the size of the organisation.
Typical attack vectors include direct ransomware files, infected drives and infected URL's when visited by unsuspecting users of the organisations.
Prevention is the best form of remediation they say. Typically when it comes to threats like Ransomware, prevention is always preferred given the complexity of remediation and recovery. Defense in depth: a layered defense system consisting of tools (Such as monitoring & Analytics tools, security solutions) and well implemented organisations policies and processes (Role based access, dual factor authentication processes, Periodic account access audits…etc) are some of the best forms preventing Ransomware infections.
It is imperative for every organisation today to have a rock solid data management & Data protection solution in place to recover from incidents like these. Backup and Data protection is often overlooked by many as an after thought, but once confronted by a situation like the one facing Travelex today, the importance of these measures are realized quite quickly. A well thought out data protection strategy conforming to the 3-2-1 rule (3 copies of data, stored on 2 separate forms of media such as disk/object storage/tape, with 1 copy being offsite such as another DC in a different geography/Cloud/service provider) is absolutely mandatory for any organisation looking to protect their most important asset today: Their data.
Veeam & Ransomware
As a leader in Data management, both in the cloud and in the data center, Veeam has a number of tools and solutions that can help customers achieve both prevention and remediation from a Ransomware attack. Veeam One monitoring solution for example can track and alert based on unusual activities in the data center such as high CPU usage and increased data change rate (Both common sign of an active ransomware encryption in play) can help vigilent administrators notice in-flight infections and take preventive measures.
A well architected Veeam Backup and Recovery solutions that utilizes disk based snapshots from Veeam alliance partners such as NetApp, Pure Storage, HPe…etc as a part of their backup strategy can immediately revert to the immutable snapshots during recovery with near zero RTO & RPO to resume business operations from an un-infected set of data. Furthermore, Veeam Backup & Recovery can integrate with immutable object storage providers such as those leveraging S3 object lock capability (i.e. Cloudian HyperStore solution) to ensure that your backup data itself is not vulnerable to Ransomware induced malicious encryption. Some Ransomware also target specific files for encryption rather than the full disk and Veeam file level recovery can assist customers quickly restore the relevant files and resume business operations. While these are few key highlights, there are many more capabilities from the Veeam data protection suite that customers can harness to combat the Threat of Ransomware.
Below is a handy list of collateral that can be useful for many customers to understand how Veeam data management solutions can be leveraged to prevent & Recover from Ransomware infections,
- https://www.veeam.com/blog/one-ransomware-alarms.html
- https://go.veeam.com/ransomware-awareness-education
- https://www.veeam.com/wp-execbrief-conversational-ransomware-defense-survival.html
- https://www.veeam.com/blog/how-to-protect-against-ransomware-data-loss-and-encryption-trojans.html
- https://www.veeam.com/videos/recover-backup-from-ransomware-attack-9920.html
- https://www.veeam.com/wp-veeam-availability-suite-protection-against-ransomware-threats.html
And another handy post by one of the Veeam Vanguards here outlines how to benefit from Veeam's Cloud Tier immutability (use the Chrome translator to translate from Italian to English).
Are you going to wait till something similar happens to your organisation, or would you proactively have the measures put in place now itself to handle the very real threat of Ransomware? Perhaps it's time to include a Ransomware recovery scenario in to your annual Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (DR & BC) test plan after all ..!


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MR. SPIDER wanted to marry Miss Fly. Many times he told her of his love and begged her to become his wife, but she always refused for she did not like him.
One day when she saw Mr. Spider coming again Miss Fly closed all the doors and windows of her house and made ready a pot of boiling water. Then she waited, and when Mr. Spider called, begging her to allow him to enter, she answered by throwing boiling water at him. This made Mr. Spider very angry and he cried:
"I will never forgive you for this, but I and my descendants will always despise you. We will never give you any peace."
Mr. Spider kept his word, and even today one can see the hatred of the spider for the fly.


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Checking In On… the Atlantic 10
Posted by rtmsf on December 15th, 2011Joe Dzuback is the RTC correspondent for the Atlantic 10 Conference. You can also find his musings online at Villanova by the Numbers or on Twitter @(vbtnBlog)
Reader's Take
The Week That Was
- Rivalry Week – the Out of Conference Edition: Throughout the East, in the years before the rise of the conferences, the season was the warm-up for the season ending finales – games with the local rivals. The conferences changed that dynamic, as teams from the same media markets found themselves locked in races for conference titles that increasingly translated into NCAA postseason bids. And local rivals find their matches relocated to the earliest parts of the season. As the fall semester (or quarter) winds into final examinations, the weeks leading in have become the non-conference equivalent of "Rivals Week," and had ESPN looked at the A-10 schedule, they would have found over one-third of conference members squaring off with their most-often faced local opponents.
- Brawl City: Xavier and Cincinnati have played 79 times, meeting annually since 1947, in what has become known as the "Cross Town Shootout". Though Xavier won three of the last four meetings, last season's 66-46 Bearcat rout at Fifth Third must have gone to Cincinnati guard Sean Kilpatrick's head. In what will no doubt become a teaching point for future Mick Cronin teams, Kilpatrick, in the run-up to the game, opined on local radio that Xavier's All-American candidate, senior guard Tu Holloway, was probably not good enough to start on the Cincinnati team. Bad move, Sean. The 2011 A-10 Player of the Year responded with a stellar 17-point performance that include going 5-for-10 (1-of-5 three-pointers, 4-of-5 two-pointers) from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the line to go with a game-high six dimes. In the post game press conference the clearly agitated Holloway told the assembled scribes that "you do your talking after the game, not before…". If only Holloway had followed his own advice. With less than 30 seconds to play, during what most likely would have been Cincinnati's last possession of the game, the obviously incensed Holloway, still in the game for reasons unknown, passed by the Cincinnati bench (the 1:30 mark in the video below), and taunted the Bearcat bench with, "this is MY CITY".
- Additionally: As Cincinnati freshman guard Ge'Lawn Guyn, Holloway's defensive assignment, put himself between Holloway and the bench, the two went chest-to-chest and Holloway raised his arms as if to strike Guyn. Xavier freshman forward Dezmine Wells, however, beat him to it, throwing the first punch in a bench clearing brawl that has to be the low point in this season. Xavier senior center Kenny Frease suffered a black eye (and no doubt a ripping headache the day after), the result of a sucker punch from Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates and a kick to the head delivered by Cincinnati center Cheikh Mbodj. Both Cincinnati players were suspended for six games. Cronin and the Cincinnati AD also suspended freshman forward Octavius Ellis for four games, and Guyn for one game. Xavier doled out suspensions to Wells (four games), Landen Amos (four games), junior guard Mark Lyons (two games) and Holloway (one game). Cincinnati holds a 58-41 edge in the series. The other four rivalry games may have been every bit as intense, but no centers were harmed in the playing of the games. Read the rest of this entry »


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Tubs Blue Zoas: Coloration: Ranging in low light with very vibrant dark blue to ultra bright sky blue under the most intense lighting. Believe it or not these standard bearer of zoanthids came in as hitchhikers on a friend's Acropora colony and started as a very small patch at the base. These have been in release now since 2002 and to this day they are still wildly popular and deservedly so because they are colorfast, hardy and a fast grower.
Who Dah? notes, "Although these are fast growers and hardy, multiple customers have experienced a delay in them opening up after shipment. Sometimes over a week! Not to be feared, just expected with this beautiful morph."
Other common names include Tubs Blue Zoas, Tubs Blue Zoass, Tubs Blue Zoas Zoa, Tubs Blue Zoas Zoanthid, Tubs Blue Zoas Paly, Tubs Blue Zoas Palys (although it is believed to be a Zoanthid).
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Members of the Israeli lesbian community kiss during the annual Gay Pride parade in Tel Aviv on June 12, 2009. An estimated 20,000 people took part in the gay parade, dancing, swaying and sashaying through the streets of the sizzling beachside city. Isreal repealed a ban on consensual same-sex sexual acts in 1988 and as the heart of Israel's cultural life and a bastion of secularism, Tel Aviv has been hosting the annual parade for the past nine years with relatively few objections from the country's religious community, unlike similar events in Jerusalem which saw violence and even one stabbing. AFP PHOTO/MARCO LONGARI (Photo credit should read MARCO LONGARI/AFP/Getty Images)
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From Left to Right, Tim McAlee, music therapy student, Wes Ricks, veteran, Robin Rio, Director of ASU's Music Therapy Clinic, and Scott Tonkinson, graduate candidate of music therapy (Photo Credit Lanni Solochek)
Guitars for Vets, a national non-profit, was founded in 2007,with the aim of ehancing the lives of ailing and injured military veterans by providing them with guitars and music instruction. In 2012, ASU's Music Therapy Clinic collaborated with the program, aiming to deepen the healing experience for veterans.
To learn more about Guitars for Vet, contact: Anthony Taddei [email protected]
To learn more about ASU Music Therapy, regarding programs to be a participant in a music therapy session, or admission to ASU, Majoring in Music Therapy, contact: Robin Rio at [email protected]


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Article by Ann Oppenhimer
St. Petersburg, Florida, was lovely in late October, where the Folk Art Society of America held its 22nd Annual Conference October 29-November 2, 2009. The Florida committee planned and perfectly executed an exciting weekend. Chairmen Tom and Donna Brumfield of Largo, Fla., worked hard to make everything go smoothly at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), our host museum this year. Tom was always ready with a considered word of advice and encouragement during the more than 12 months of planning required to put on the conference.
The MFA mounted an exceptional exhibition of folk art from the museum's own collection, which has grown by leaps and bounds since its 2007 exhibition Compelling Visions: Florida Collects Folk Art. Several of FASA's events were held in the museum's wonderful new facilities, and we are grateful for the assistance of Director John Schloder and Curator Jennifer Hardin, who helped make these things happen. Many thanks to the symposium participants, Jennifer Hardin, Susan Mitchell Crawley and Gary Monroe, who presented various aspects of Florida and Southern folk art.
This year co-chairman Randall Lott, of Tampa, initiated an Online Auction attracting bidders and donors from across the country and several from overseas. He and his wife Nancy McCall organized the live and silent auctions Friday night at the elegant headquarters hotel, the Renaissance Vinoy. In addition, Randall took on a myriad of other tasks this year, but he kept saying, "I'm having fun!" – even when working late and long!
Ted and Jean Weiller arranged the trip to Sarasota, planning visits to the Ringling Museum of Art and Marie Selby Gardens, as well as inviting the group to their home. Chuck and Judy Goodstein were in charge of the registration desk, and Lynne Browne monitored the buses while Jim Browne helped set up the auction and the financial reckoning. Tony Rajer was our peripatetic auctioneer, and Rosemary Seltzer managed the Richmond office and registrations. William Oppenhimer participated in every aspect of the conference, and we couldn't have done it without him!
We give heartfelt thanks to the hosts and hostesses who graciously opened their homes, studios and galleries to our group: Tom and Donna Brumfield, Dr. Robert and Chitranee Drapkin, Ted and Jean Weiller, Randall Lott and Nancy McCall, artist George Lowe, artist Ruby Williams, and Cathy Clayton who sponsored a cocktail reception at the Clayton Galleries in Tampa. The house tours as always were a highlight of the conference, and these homes and collections proved exceptional. The group enjoyed a knock-down, drag-out shopping spree at Ruby Williams' fruit and vegetable stand, where the artist had recently created an array of works for the eager buyers.
Several organizations donated items to be given to each participant. Everett Adelman of the Four Sisters Gallery of North Carolina Wesleyan College donated their new catalogue, Folk Art of the Coastal Plain. The State Library and Archives of Florida gave a CD of bluegrass music to each attendee, Look A-Yonder Comin.' The packets were full this year, and in fact, the packet was a specially designed tote bag thanks to Randall Lott's committee – Karen St. John, Jocelyn Rhode and Michele Daff – also responsible for the name tags, signs and other graphics.
The Folk Art Society received a generous grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts toward the conference, and this recognition was much appreciated.
The conference was fabulous, the weather cooperated, and everyone had a wonderful time!
Ann F. Oppenhimer, President
Folk Art Society of America
Board of Directors and National Advisory Board. Front Row: Randall Lott, Ann Oppenhimer, Susan Crawley, Carol Millsom, William Oppenhimer. Back Row: Lynne Browne, Beth Arient, Jim Arient, Tom Brumfield, Donna Brumfield, David Whaley, Ted Weiller, Jeffrey Hayes, Jean Weiller, Tony Gengarelly, Tony Rajer.
ANN OPPENHIMER is the Executive Director of the Folk Art Society of America
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The Malekko/Richter Oscillator II is a great-sounding, solid analog Oscillator/LFO with some serious tricks up its sleeve.Fine and Coarse frequency controls are provided. Volt per octave and exponential (with attenuator) CV frequency inputs are provided. An output for each waveform is provided (Sine/Triangle/Square/Saw). A second series of outputs are provided for phase-modulated versions of the Triangle, Square, and Saw waveforms. The phase of the 2nd series of waveforms is determined by the Phase control, along with the Phase CV input (with attenuator). Many great modulation effects can be produced by using the various outputs of this Oscillator in a patch. Push the LFO control switch to enter low range, and your Oscillator becomes a phase-modulated LFO! Set the 2nd series of outputs to a 90 degree offset and use external inverters to achieve full quadrature output.
One of our favorite patches with this module is modulating another oscillator's frequency and sending the modulated oscillator's output back to the Oscillator's Phase Mod input. Phase-Mod-Synced FM!
The Sine wave provided by the Malekko Richter Oscillator II is one of the purest of any analog Oscillator, and the TRI2 out is as pure as the driven snow!
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Carrie Underwood Tears Up Accepting Double 2019 American Music Awards Wins
Carrie Underwood might have thought she was going to get Kanye-d at the 2019 American Music Awards. As she took the stage to accept her award for Favorite Country Album (for the Cry Pretty album), presenter Colbie Smulders stopped her from talking and said there was a "surprise" for her.
A stunned Underwood relaxed when she learned she was getting another award, for Favorite Female Artist — Country.
Underwood thanked God before thanking her family for sticking with her on the road in 2019.
"It was hard but it was amazing … Mommy loves you," she said, speaking to her two young sons about her six-month-long Cry Pretty Tour 360 that wrapped in October.
Then she spotted her manager Ann Edelblute crying and started to tear up. The tears came quicker when she started to speak to the fans.
"Thank you to the fans. Thank you so much," Underwood said. "You're the ones that show up to the shows … you guys love on us so well and we thank you for that."
Cry Pretty topped Experiment by Kane Brown and Dan + Shay's self-titled album in the album category. Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris were in the Favorite Female Artist — Country category with the 36-year-old. Underwood, Ballerini, Brown and Dan + Shay all walked the red carpet prior to the 2019 American Music Awards.
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Issues after recent Windows Updates?
As a rule of thumb every second tuesday per month is Microsoft's Patch-Day where Microsoft releases new Windows updates. During this event we are testing our software if they conflict with these updates. In case of an issue we will mostly release a new version of XP/VS Server within 24 hours.
So please keep in mind and have a look at our website or in the XPVS Server changelog.
In case we discovered compatibilty issues with recent Windows updates, please do the following:
1. Download the latest version from here.
2. Run the installation - the old version will be uninstalled, new version installed and existing license will be imported automatically.
3. Reboot your machine.
Did you know that you can also silently install the updates of XP/VS Server?
Thinstuff FAQ #1137 - Silent installation
If the problem persists - please upload a diagnostic file TSRP-
Simply run following program and follow the instructions to upload an error report.
C:\Program Files\Thinstuff\XPVS Server\TSSupportPackage.exe


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After two episodes that each focused on only one of The Walking Dead's main storylines, last night's episode, "Killer Within," was a balanced back and forth that pushed the plot on two fronts. But not equally. We saw hints and glimpses of potential conflict in peaceful Woodbury, but the real action was back at the prison, where decisions Rick made in the heat of combat came back to haunt him in a brutal way. The ensuing action gave us the most impactful episode since the Battle of Greene Farm.
Two weeks ago, when we last checked in with our core group of survivors, life looked like it might be settling into some new kind of status quo. After fighting a bloody battle to take a prison from walkers and a few errant inmates, Rick displayed heroic action and callous disregard for human life, sometimes within minutes of each other. The turning point—which we now know would come back to haunt Rick—was when he locked one of the inmates in a yard full of walkers, then watched as the young man scrambled to stay alive. In the beginning of last night's episode, that prisoner worked systematically to dismantle the prison's security and lure walkers by the hundreds inside the walls (while somehow managing to stay alive, a true feat from a seeminly weak character).
After that preamble, the episode turned downright casual as even Rick took the opportunity to poke fun at Glenn and Maggie for sneaking away for some alone time. But things started to get serious when the two known surviving prisoners asked for asylum. Rick took advice from his security team, but the only one willing to give the two inmates a chance was T-Dog. His character has been a frustrating part of the story. Last season, during the height of the languid days on the farm, T-Dog went entire episodes without speaking a line. He's more than proven his worth as a loyal soldier, and he's the only one who stands up to Rick and encourages him to bring the two inmates into the group.
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Shortly after that discussion there was a nice moment where Hershel walks on his crutches and Lori looks at Rick and somehow everything seems like it'll be okay. Of course it isn't. All hell breaks loose. Walkers streamed in from every corner of the prison. You have to go back pretty deep into last season to find the last surprise zombie ambush on this scale. And the results are devastating. After being bitten, T-Dog sacrifices himself to save Carol; Lori, Maggie and Carl become trapped in a tiny room and surprise, Lori goes into labor.
I'm on record as saying that Lori is the most annoying character on the show, which stems mostly from last season. It wasn't the character exactly—every group needs someone trying to act as the voice of reason—it was Sarah Wayne Callies's performance that frustrated me. She's not a bad actress—far from it—but the writers didn't give her much to work with. Nearly every time we saw Lori last season she was either being a total buzzkill or looking shocked at something with giant bug eyes, a facial pose that wasn't very convincing even in the most dire of situations. Callies more than made up for that with her subtle acting this season, which is why I'm sorry to see Lori go. The emergency Cesarean scene was barbarous, a cruel reminder than life is still severly primal. And then there's Carl. Poor kid. One minute he's making eyes with a cute older girl and the next he's not only helping deliver his new sibling (did anyone catch the baby's gender? If they said it, I missed it.), he heroically volunteers to be the one to put his mother down and ensure she won't become a zombie.
The closing scene had so much potential. In the span of less than an hour we went from nearly pastoral to nearly apocalyptic, and then Maggie and Carl walk out with the baby and no Lori. It was exactly the kind of scene that begged for Andrew Lincoln to turn in a great performance. Instead, he took a giant Babe Ruth swing and missed. The episode ended with Rick Grimes belowing from a supine position, trying hard to convince us in the audience that he actually cared for his wife. I didn't buy it, and it ruined what was otherwise a pretty powerful episode.
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Zombie Kill Report: Dozens upon untold dozens. The fights with the walkers didn't linger like in the opening two episodes, but they shot and killed quite a few (and likely blew through their ammunition in the process). After T-Dog was bitten and he bum-rushed a group of walkers to save Carol, he suffered the most grusome human death in quite some time, as a zombie tore out his throat. Rest in peace T-Dog.
Meanwhile in Woodbury there was little action, but some decent intrigue. Andrea seems to be having second thoughts about hitting the road again with Michonne, while our zombie-killing Jedi Knight has some major problems with The Governor. Toss Merle into the mix (he wants to go search for his brother, but The Governor doesn't want to let him go), and things are starting to heat up in paradise. We're nowhere near the boiling point, but we're laying the groundwork for some epic fights in the not-too-distant future.
Tonight's conspiracy theory: I'm going to throw something out of left field, and again, if you've read the graphic novels and know what's going to happen, no spoilers please! During the birth scene, Lori passed out quickly, but Maggie never checked to see that she bled to death. We never saw Carl shoot Lori, we only heard a gunshot, and then Carl came strolling out like the stoic man he wants to become. He may very well have done that incredibly horrible, terrifically noble deed, but did he? Merle managed to wriggle out from under the clutches of death and come back to wreak havoc on the story. Will we see a zombie Lori, or perhaps some butchered version of a live one down the line?


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The Masculine Aspect Of A Man
What makes a man? The question has been asked many a time through the ages with varied response. "Man is what he reads," contends poet Joseph Brodsky. "The character of a man is known from his conversations," argues Menander, the Greek dramatist. While novelist Mark Twain claims, "Clothes make the man" as "Naked people have little or no influence on society."
To break it down to the basics, there are a few common traits that essentially make up the masculine gender. Though roles vary slightly in each culture, there are certain vital characteristics that appear in almost every male. Whatever the positive or negative manifestations of these may be, they are truly what make a man what he is.
1. Physical
'Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.' - Muhammad Ali
Whether competing for food, fighting hand to hand, or challenging each other in the sporting arena, mastery of one's own physical abilities is an important part of being a man. The most primitive, yet still one of the most prominent traits, a man's physical capability affects everything from self-preservation to mating preferences. The health and virility of a male make him an appealing candidate for partnership with the opposite sex, while his strength and stature still prove to be influential factors in both the social and business world.
2. Functional
"Happy the man who, like Ulysses, has made a fine voyage, or has won the Golden Fleece, and then returns, experienced and knowledgeable, to spend the rest of his life among his family!" - Joachim du Bellay
Throughout time, a man's ability and desire to provide for those that depend on him has been central to his masculinity. While utilizing a combination of physical ability, wit, savvy and ambition to succeed, his role as the breadwinner is what drives a man to achieve. No matter the geographic location or social situation, men work primarily to feed and create an environment of comfort for their wife and family. This is the commonly accepted role of the man within the social system and proves a formidable challenge that every man must accept.
3. Sexual
"I have always thought that every woman should marry, and no man." - Benjamin Disraeli
When it comes to partnership, the man is perceived to be the less affected of the genders. Traditionally, it has been more acceptable for a man to remain a bachelor later in life compared to a woman. The desire for independence and freedom from the command of others is typically a masculine trait.
A man's role as the aggressor in finding a mate is frequently recognized in most cultures, leaving him to seek out and pursue his interest. Although this sounds like an archaic and primeval practice, it is still a very large part of the courting process in modern society. In fact, this image of man's independence has become so accepted, and even glorified in mainstream culture, that married men often feel compelled to follow this independence still. So, before marrying, ensure that you recognize the challenges that will come your way no matter what, and that you both have a firm commitment to make it last.
4. Emotional
"Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his emotions." - David Borenstein
The denial of ones emotions is ingrained in men from a very early age. The phrase "boys don't cry" about sums it up. Whatever his position, a man must manage without regard to the emotional effect that issues have on him. The ability to suppress personal feelings enables men to maintain an objective view of the circumstance and carry on. A man is then able to make rational decisions whether in a situation as small as an interpersonal debate or as catastrophic as a bloody battlefield. That said, it is necessary and healthy for men to have someone that they can confide in – a mentor, a brother, a friend – and let the old guard down once in awhile so that stress isn't bottled up to the point of exploding.
5. Intellectual
"To me, being an intellectual doesn't mean knowing about intellectual issues; it means taking pleasure in them." - Chinua Achebe
Men are seen to rely on their intellectual capabilities rather than on emotion or intuition. Utilization of reason and logic enable men to view situations objectively and thus respond to them in a rational way. Only factual information is considered, while "feelings" are deemed unsuitable evidence on which to base decisions. Education and the acquisition of knowledge are viewed as important factors in male development.
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"A true man hates no one." - Napoleon Bonaparte
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"The most successful men in the end are those whose success is the result of steady accretion… It is the man who carefully advances step by step, with his mind becoming wider and wider – and progressively better able to grasp any theme or situation – persevering in what he knows to be practical, and concentrating his thought upon it, who is bound to succeed in the greatest degree." - Alexander Graham Bell
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Specifically, the delinquency rate on loans 30 days or more past due, in foreclosure or real estate owned (REO) rose 12 basis points in July following an increase of 17 basis points in June. For the last 10 months prior to July, the rate of increase in delinquencies had averaged 37 basis points per month.
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That's significant because as troubled loans get resolved, the loans are removed from the delinquency category. REO loans that are liquidated also put downward pressure on delinquencies. REO properties refer to real estate owned by a lender, usually a bank, after an unsuccessful sale at a foreclosure auction.
Here are some of the highlights contained in Trepp's delinquency report for July:
* The hotel delinquency rate fell 60 basis points from June, but at 18.41% the delinquency rate is still the highest among the major property types;
* The multifamily delinquency rate dropped 9 basis points, but at 14% it remains the second highest delinquency rate among major property types;
* The retail delinquency rate jumped 22 basis points in July and now stands at 6.90%
* The office delinquency rate rose 31 basis points to 6.35%.
* The industrial sector is still the best performing sector among the major property types, but the delinquency rate rose 56 basis points in July and now stands at 6.04%.


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In keeping with today's theme, which is "Totally Lists!" I'm going to bust out a meme for which I was tagged by Jason over at Invasion of the B Movies, wherein I'm tasked with listing a movie I like for each letter of the alphabet. I stuck with horror movies (go figure), and it proved to be fairly tough. For some letters- S and C, for example, I had a difficult time narrowing it down from a whole lotta nominees. For some letters, I came up with el zippo (seriously, what up Y? Q? X? Those are untapped markets, people!). In the interests of diversity, I tried- TRIED- to add a few movies I like but I don't necessarily yap about all the time. And let me reiterate: these are simply movies that I like, which doesn't necessarily mean they're any good. I've never claimed to have any taste!
Enough! It's time for less list talking, more list posting. I know you're peeing your pants with excitement.
That's gross, by the way.
A - Alice, Sweet Alice
This is, of course, on the remake block. I don't know...the killer's getup is amongst the creepiest EVARRRRR and I hope it remains. The original also has a nice layer of scuzz to it which I see going bye-bye with An Updatening.
B - I'd like to reserve this space for the as-of-yet-unseen The Boneyard, but in the interests of list-making, I'll have to say Black Christmas. It's just so damn good!
C - Carnival of Souls
This movie has come up at least 50,000 times in the last month, so it's fresh in mah noggin'. Fresh and creepy, just like Uncle Roy.
D - You probably think I'm going to say The Descent here, right?
Damn straight I am!
E - Evil Dead
F - Final Destination 2
I love sooooo many horror movies whose titles start with "F" (you can tell I really mean it because of all those "o"s I used), but in the end I figured I'd go with this little joyride of a movie. I can't wait for part 4.
G - Ghost Story
Why do I have such a soft spot for this movie? It's not that great...plus there's that early scene with the bad superimposed fall featuring Craig Wasson's private no-no parts- you'd think that would be a deal breaker. It's nice that Ghost Story features a beautiful and creepy Alice Krige, though, and not just a creepy and creepy Alice Krige, as modern movies do.
H - House on Sorority Row
Here's another one I like probably more than I should...but then, I have a weakness for movies featuring friends who keep a terrible secret which comes back to bite them in the ass. Hmm...guess that explains Ghost Story, too. Wow, what a fucking revelatory day!
I - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
From Donald Sutherland's 'stache-n-'fro to Brooke Adams (I heart her!) to that ending, IBS rules. IBS does not rule, however, when it's used as an acronym for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Not that I've ever suffered from that, but if you have...consult your local librarian for information that may help you. Or something.
J - Jacob's Ladder
K - Killer Workout
I know, I know, I know. Someday, I swear. For now, let's all just click here and get that song stuck in our heads.
L - Let's Scare Jessica to Death
Here's another movie that's been on my mind a lot lately...and not just because my VHS copy used to belong to Tori Spelling! Okay, maybe a little bit that's why.
M - My Bloody Valentine
The 3D remake is imminent. The best part of that sentence is the words "three" and "dee".
N - Night of the Living Dead (1968)
I just love this damn movie.
O - The Orphanage
I'm really digging Spain's output at the moment. This movie was far schmaltzier than I'd anticipated, but that's good. Unless you hate schmaltz. Which might make you a jerk.
P - Pieces
I don't know when, exactly, I became obsessed with Pieces but it happened and I'm just going to embrace it. Basstarrrrrd!
Q - I got nothin' for Q, homies. I did see a horror movie called Quiltface once, but it stunk and I can't justify including it on this list, although in some weird way I just did. I suppose if I'd seen Quarantine, I may have included that. But then I feel the need to include...
...because it's so damn awesome.
S - Superstition
Wow, I had a hard time choosing for S. Up until I started typing, I'd intended to name Silence of the Lambs...but then, I'm a woman and it's my prerogative to change my mind! I'm also a bad driver and I'm simply terrible at math...but boy, you should see my shoe collection! This uterus is a blessing and a curse, I tells ya.
T - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Sometimes I think TCM is the perfect horror film. Sometimes I think about how I'd like to have a jetpack.
Those aren't necessarily related, I am just saying.
U - Unsane
Perhaps listing Dario Argento's Tenebre as Unsane is cheating, perhaps not. There's not a lot of U out there, so I do what I have to in order to get RESULTS.
V - The Vampire Lovers
No list of anything is complete without the addition of lesbian vampires. Seriously. Even a list of, say, breakfast cereals! That's right- don't forget "Lesbo Vampire Crunch", which appeared on the market briefly in 1971 before a coalition of angry parents acting "for the sake of the children" got it pulled from shelves. Boxes still turn up on eBay every once in a while.
W - Wrong Turn
Yay inbred cannibals! YAY I SAY!
Y - Like I said...?
Z - Zombi
I'm citing this film for many, many reasons, the biggest of which may be that iconic "We are going to eat you!" Conquistador Zombie. When his big grody face appeared on the cover of Fangoria back in the day, it about blew my mind and grossed me so far out the fucking door...plus, this movie features zombie vs shark. Plus..."We are going to eat you!" is so made of awesome it's not even funny. NOT EVEN.
Well, that was fun. Thanks for the tag, Jason!
If anyone's got any suggestions for the letters for which I came up empty...please, let me know what I'm missing. For all I know, the best horror movie in the history of ever may very well start with Q.
15 comments:
- anytime_now said...
Omgosh, scrolling down your list, this screen-shot of THE scariest, chair-flipping moment in the Descent just pops out of NOWHERE. Ugh.. I think I just got a myocardial infarction (heart attack).. ughh. ><
+ Did you say Final Destination 4?! Oooh. I think this just cleared my day up a little bit. (: - 11/5/08, 9:00 PM
- Craig Blamer said...
Well, I'd actually recommend Larry Cohen's Q (winged lizard thing hiding out in the top of the Chrysler building, and X the Unknown is a pretty cool Brit blob movie. Does Young Frankenstein count?
- Reel Whore said...
Awesome list - way to stick it out with horror. TCM is must see horror starting with T. Wrong Turn and Descent are my fave horror flicks too.
I've got to see [REC]!!! - 11/5/08, 10:03 PM
- Headquarters 10 said...
My suggestions for the missing letters: Larry Cohen's Q; THE X FROM OUTER SPACE and YONGARY, MONSTER FROM THE DEEP. Why not show the giant monsters some love? They scare people, too!
And thank you for not using your "H" up on THE HAPPENING. - 11/5/08, 11:00 PM
- Hayden Jackson said...
Nice list.
For Q, my vote would be for Larry Cohen's Q - The Winged Serpent with the always loony Michael Moriarty.
For X, Roger Corman's X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes. "Pluck it out!"
And Y, Young Frankenstein? Sure, it's a comedy but it's also a perfect homage to the Universal classic. - 11/5/08, 11:11 PM
Q.... no brainer! "Larry Cohen's Q"
X - XANADU "The horror... the horror" - 11/5/08, 11:14 PM
- Gary said...
Actually, you may kick yourself when you read this...there is a 1982 horror film titled 'Q'. Really good 80s cheese, too! About a giant winged serpent that lives on top of the Chrysler building and occasionally eats people. Check it out: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084556/
- Gregory Joseph said...
Q: Q- the winged serpent
X: X- the unknown or Xtro (X-Files?)
Y: Yongary / Your vice is a looked room
Isn't Unsane the title of the American (=severely cut) edit of Tenebre only? if it is, I think listing it under U might be considered cheating. - 11/6/08, 4:04 AM
- AE said...
I don't think any excuse ever needs to be made, by anyone, for becoming obsessed with "Pieces." That's what my kung fu professor says, anyway.
- Unknown said...
the X from outer-space?
I'm going to have to jump on the Q The Winged Serpent bandwagon. And I'll have to back up X The Man with the X-Ray Eyes as well. It's got Ray Milland in it, which is "the guy" from Dial M for Murder if you're a Hitchcock fan.
For Y, I'll toss out Les Yeux Sans Visage (Eyes without a Face). I know it starts with "Les" but that's like "The" so it somehow doesn't count if you do it like this: Yeux Sans Visage, Les
Does anyone else think that Quarantine was less scary than [REC]? - 11/6/08, 10:22 AM
I can't believe you are not familiar with the goodness that is Q: The Winged Serpent, directed by Larry Cohen. Michael Moriarty, David Carradine and of course Richard Roundtree! "I've got to write a fucking report - I'll deal with your ass later." You need to watch it immediately.
- Anthony said...
TCM for T? Pah! clearely, it should be Troll
Don't forget kinda sci-fi-horro ish Brit film "The Quatermass Experiment" for Q. Never seen them meslef, but they're cult enough to deserve a mention at least. for future consideration, like. - 11/6/08, 2:18 PM
- whitney said...
Q: Quatermass and the pit!!


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