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La Fiebre Chikungunya es una enfermedad viral producida por un alfavirus de la familia togaviridae y transmitida por la picadura de mosquitos Aedes aegypti. Hasta ahora estuvo confinada a áreas tropicales de África, Asia e islas del Océano Indico. Este es el primer brote de casos autóctonos ocurrido en la Comunidad Europea. (Italia) El vector fue el Aedes albopictus (mosquito tigre asiático).
La extensión de la enfermedad a otros países estará determinada por el calentamiento global, las migraciones y la movilización de personas en el mundo globalizado y la presencia de grandes poblaciones de vectores.
Los síntomas son parecidos a los del dengue, si bien, se agregan característicamente artralgias que obligan a adoptar al paciente posiciones antálgicas. De esto proviene el nombre de la enfermedad en swahilí (Tanzania).
En Venezuela no se han identificado casos de Fiebre Chikungunya, pero si de Fiebre Mayaro un virus muy parecido de la misma familia y género que produce manifestaciones similares con artralgias persistentes e incapacitantes. El el año 2000 se reportó por primera vez la enfermedad en nuestro país; afectó a los miembros de una familia residente en un área rural de Barlovento, quienes se expusieron a la picadura masiva de mosquitos Haemagogus.
Torres JR, Russell KL, Vasquez C, Barrera R, Tesh RB, Salas R et al. Family clustser of Mayaro fever, Venezuela. Emerg Infect Dis [serial on the Internet]. 2004 Jul [date cited]. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol10no7/03-0860.htm
La suspensión del Boletín epidemiológico del MPPS como fuente de información confiable, nos priva de un instrumento valioso para la vigilancia epidemiológica de enfermedades emergentes y reemergentes, en razón de lo cual acudo a las siguientes fuentes bibliográficas:
FACT SHEET DEL CDC, el Reporte del Brote italiano en el SISTEMA DE VIGILANCIA EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DE LA COMUNIDAD EUROPEA y el artículo publicado en el NEW YORK TIMES (Europa) el día 23-12-2007, amablemente remitido por el Dr. Francisco Kerdel-Vegas.
Chikungunya Fever Fact Sheet
What is chikungunya fever?
Chikungunya fever is a viral disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a member of the genus Alphavirus, in the family Togaviridae. CHIKV was first isolated from the blood of a febrile patient in Tanzania in 1953, and has since been identified repeatedly in west, central and southern Africa and many areas of Asia, and has been cited as the cause of numerous human epidemics in those areas since that time. The virus circulates throughout much of Africa, with transmission thought to occur mainly between mosquitoes and monkeys.
What type of illness does chikungunya virus cause?
CHIKV infection can cause a debilitating illness, most often characterized by fever, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, rash, and joint pain. The term "chikungunya" is thought to be derived from the word "kungunyala" in the Makonde language of southeastern Tanzania and northern Mozambique, which means "to dry up or become contorted".
The incubation period (time from infection to illness) can be 2-12 days, but is usually 3-7 days. "Silent" CHIKV infections (infections without illness) do occur; but how commonly this happens is not yet known.
Acute chikungunya fever typically lasts a few days to a couple of weeks, but as with dengue, West Nile fever, o'nyong-nyong fever and other arboviral fevers, some patients have prolonged fatigue lasting several weeks. Additionally, some patients have reported
incapacitating joint pain, or arthritis which may last for weeks or months. The prolonged joint pain associated with CHIKV is not typical of dengue. Co-circulation of dengue fever in many areas may mean that chikungunya fever cases are sometimes clinically misdiagnosed as dengue infections, therefore the incidence of chikungunya fever could be much higher than what has been previously reported.
No deaths, neuroinvasive cases, or hemorrhagic cases related to CHIKV infection have been conclusively documented in the scientific literature.
CHIKV infection (whether clinical or silent) is thought to confer life-long immunity.
How do humans become infected with chikungunya virus?
CHIKV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on a person infected with CHIKV. Monkeys, and possibly other wild animals, may also serve as reservoirs of the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other humans when they bite.
Aedes aegypti (the yellow fever mosquito), a household container breeder and aggressive daytime biter which is attracted to humans, is the primary vector of CHIKV to humans. Aedes albopictus (the Asian tiger mosquito)may also play a role in human transmission is Asia, and various forest-dwelling mosquito species in Africa have been found to be infected with the virus.
Where does chikungunya virus occur?
The geographic range of the virus is Africa and Asia. For information on current outbreaks, consult CDC's Travelers' Health website (www.cdc.gov/travel). Given the current large CHIKV epidemics and the world wide distribution of Aedes aegypti, there is a risk of importation of CHIKV into new areas by infected travelers.
How is chikungunya virus infection treated?
No vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for chikungunya fever is available. Treatment is symptomatic–rest, fluids, and ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, or paracetamol may relieve symptoms of fever and aching. Aspirin should be avoided
Infected persons should be protected from further mosquito exposure (staying indoors and/or under a mosquito net during the first few days of illness) so that they can't contribute to the transmission cycle.
What can people do to prevent becoming infected with chikungunya virus?
The best way to avoid CHIKV infection is to prevent mosquito bites. There is no vaccine or preventive drug. Prevention tips are similar to those for dengue or West Nile virus:
* Use insect repellent containing an DEET or another EPA-registered active ingredient on exposed skin. Always follow the directions on the package.
* Wear long sleeves and pants (ideally treat clothes with permethrin or another repellent).
* Have secure screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
* Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children's wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren't being used.
* Additionally, a person with chikungunya fever or dengue should limit their exposure to mosquito bites in order to avoid further spreading the infection. The person should stay indoors or under a mosquito net.
Chikungunya Fever, a re-emerging Disease in Asia
Chikungunya fever, is a viral illness that is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The disease resembles dengue fever, and is characterized by severe, sometimes persistent, joint pain (arthritis), as well as fever and rash. It is rarely life-threatening. Nevertheless widespread occurrence of diseases causes substantial morbidity and economic loss
Epidemics of fever, rash and arthritis, resembling Chikungunya fever have been recorded as early as 1824 in India and elsewhere. However, the virus was first isolated between 1952-1953 from both man and mosquitoes during an epidemic of fever that was considered clinically indistinguishable from dengue, in the Tanzania.
Chikungunya fever displays interesting epidemiological profiles: major epidemics appear and disappear cyclically, usually with an inter-epidemic period of 7-8 years and sometimes as long as 20 years. After a long period of absence, outbreaks of CHIK fevers have appeared in Indonesia in 1999.
Chikungunya in Asia (1960-1982)
Between 1960 and 1982, outbreaks of Chikungunya fever were reported from Africa and Asia. In Asia, virus strains have been isolated in Bangkok in 1960s; various parts of India including Vellore, Calcutta and Maharastha in 1964; in Sri Lanka in 1969; Vietnam in 1975; Myanmar in 1975 and Indonesia in 1982.
Recent occurrences of chikungunya fever
After an interval of more than 20 years, chikungunya fever has been reported from several countries including India, and various Indian Ocean islands including Comoros, Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles.
Chikungunya fever in India
Till 10 October 2006, 151 districts of eight states/provinces of India have been affected by chikungunya fever. The affected states are Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Delhi.
More than 1.25 million cases have been reported from the country with 752,245 cases from Karnataka and 258,998 from Maharashtra provinces. In some areas attack rates have reached up to 45%.
Chikungunya and dengue fevers
The clinical manifestations of chikungunya fever have to be distinguished from dengue fever. Co-occurrence of both fevers has been recently observed in Maharashtra state of India thus highlighting the importance of strong clinical suspicion and efficient laboratory support.
Laboratory Diagnosis
The clinical manifestations of chikungunya fever resemble those of dengue fever. Laboratory diagnosis is critical to establish the cause of diagnosis and initiate specific public health response.
Treatment, prevention and control
Chikungunya fever is not a life threatening infection. Symptomatic treatment for mitigating pain and fever using anti-inflammatory drugs along with rest usually suffices. While recovery from chikungunya is the expected outcome, convalescence can be prolonged (up to a year or more), and persistent joint pain may require analgesic (pain medication) and long-term anti-inflammatory therapy.
Prevention and control
No vaccine is available against this virus infection. Prevention is entirely dependent upon taking steps to avoid mosquito bites and elimination of mosquito breeding sites.
To avoid mosquito bites:
* Wear full sleeve clothes and long dresses to cover the limbs;
* Use mosquito coils, repellents and electric vapour mats during the daytime;
* Use mosquito nets – to protect babies, old people and others, who may rest during the day. The effectiveness of such nets can be improved by treating them with permethrin (pyrethroid insecticide). Curtains (cloth or bamboo) can also be treated with insecticide and hung at windows or doorways, to repel or kill mosquitoes.
* Mosquitoes become infected when they bite people who are sick with chikungunya. Mosquito nets and mosquito nets and mosquito coils will effectively prevent mosquitoes from biting sick people.
To prevent mosquito breeding
The Aedes mosquitoes that transmit chikungunya breed in a wide variety of manmade containers which are common around human dwellings. These containers collect rainwater, and include discarded tires, flowerpots, old oil drums, animal water troughs, water storage vessels, and plastic food containers. These breeding sites can be eliminated by
* Draining water from coolers, tanks, barrels, drums and buckets, etc.;
* Emptying coolers when not in use;
* Removing from the house all objects, e.g. plant saucers, etc. which have water collected in them
* Cooperating with the public health authorities in anti-mosquito measures.
Role of public health authorities
* National programme for prevention and control of vector borne diseases should be strengthened and efficiently implemented with multisectoral coordination
* Legislations for elimination of domestic/peridomestic mosquitogenic sites should be effectively enforced
* Communities must be made aware of the disease and their active cooperation in prevention and control measures elicited
Chikungunya in north-eastern Italy: a summing up of the outbreak
R Angelini1, AC Finarelli2, P Angelini2, C Po2, K Petropulacos3 G Silvi1, P Macini2, C Fortuna4, G Venturi4, F Magurano4, C Fiorentini4, A Marchi4, E Benedetti4, P Bucci4, S Boros4, R Romi4, G Majori4, MG Ciufolini4, L Nicoletti4, G Rezza4, A Cassone (firstname.lastname@example.com)4
1. Dipartimento Sanità Pubblica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale (Department of Public Health, Local Health Unit), Ravenna, Italy
2. Servizio di Sanità Pubblica, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Bologna, Italy
3. Servizio Presidi Ospedalieri, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Bologna, Italy
4. Department of Infectious, Parasitic and Immunomediated Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
Laboratory results
The first outbreak of autochthonously transmitted Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Europe, which recently occurred in the province of Ravenna in north-eastern Italy [1,2], has been completely controlled: the last case onset occurred on 28 September in the town of Rimini, and in October no cases were confirmed. Of the 334 suspected or probable CHIKV cases involved in the outbreak, samples were examined of 281 and 204 were laboratory-confirmed by PCR, Hemagglutination-inhibition or both. Reasonably, the number of laboratory-confirmed cases most likely constitutes an underestimate of the extent of the outbreak, since blood or serum samples were not available for all of the individuals who fulfilled the clinical and/or epidemiological criteria of the case-definition.
Geographical distribution of cases
Most cases were reported among persons living in or visiting the initially affected villages of Castiglione di Cervia and Castiglione di Ravenna. Four smaller clusters of local transmission were also detected in four towns in the same region (i.e., Cervia, Cesena, Ravenna, and Rimini) which are located 9 to 49 km from the initially affected villages. For at least three of the four clusters, population movement (i.e., persons who visited the area that was primarily affected or persons from the primarily affected area who visited one of the four towns) can be reasonably assumed to have been the main determinant of local transmission. However, if this was the case, the question arises as to why no previous outbreaks of CHIKV occurred in other Italian regions in 2005-2006 (after the epidemic in Reunion), when at least 30 infected travellers returned to locations infested by mosquito vector populations [3]; the same question arises for several hundred cases reported among travellers returning from affected areas to a number of European countries in the same period [3,4,5]. Possible explanations include: i) high concentration of vectors in the affected towns; ii) highly viremic persons exposing themselves to aggressive Aedes albopictus populations as a consequence of the structures of houses and/or behavioural factors (e.g., spending time outdoors in houses' surroundings).
Overall, the epidemic in Italy can be said to be the result of the combined effect of the globalisation of vectors and humans, which occurred through a two-step process: i) the introduction and adaptation of the vector Ae. albopictus to a new environment (i.e., a temperate climate); and ii) the introduction of CHIKV in a previously infection-free country, with totally susceptible subjects, as the result of population movement (i.e., travelling human hosts, acting as a sort of Trojan Horse). However, the epidemic was limited in space and time, with a marked decay rate since the adoption of appropriate control measures (albeit they were taken at different times in different locations). In addition, there is probably a time-limited capacity of the vector to sustain infection transmission beyond the hot season in a country with a temperate climate.
What did we learn from the Italian epidemic?
* Vector-borne diseases, historically confined to tropical environments, can be introduced within Europe if the conditions are appropriate (i.e., the presence of vectors). The major determinant of the outbreak in Italy was probably the high vector density at the time of arrival of the index case, which could be explained by the lack of preventive vector-control measures in an area that was considered to be 'infection-free';
* The vectorial capacity of Ae. albopictus for CHIKV is high [6]. A few hours spent in a highly vector-dense village by only one feverish patient caused a large outbreak in a naïve population;
* As seen for other infectious diseases causing international crises (i.e., SARS), population movement and vector colonisation of new areas are important determinants of disease globalisation.
Nonetheless, there are still some questions that need to be investigated further:
* Why did a single case result in an outbreak while none of the many CHIVK-infected travellers have caused local transmission upon returning home to Italy or other European countries in roughly similar vector-dense areas;
* Has the infection been eradicated in the affected area or could it reappear at the beginning of the next hot season due to overwintering?
* What is the probability that other similar events will occur in Italy or other European countries where Ae. albopictus is present, and could other infections, such as Dengue, cause similar outbreaks in Europe?
These questions need to be adequately answered so as to strengthen activities for the surveillance and control of Ae. albopictus and other vectors of exotic infectious diseases (i.e., Chikungunya and others) and to perform early diagnosis of viral agents that can be imported and transmitted in Europe. Furthermore, more intense research efforts should be promoted in Italy and in Europe on the mosquito-virus relationship, as well as in other critical areas concerning vaccine and specific antiviral drugs. Experimental infections in vector populations, virus and vector genotyping are some of the specific investigations already planned in Italy.
1. Angelini R, Finarelli AC, Angelini P, Po C, Petropulacos K, Macini P, Fiorentini C, Fortuna C, Venturi G, Romi R, Majori G, Nicoletti L, Rezza G, Cassone A. An outbreak of chikungunya fever in the province of Ravenna, Italy. Euro Surveill 2007;12(9):E070906.1. Available from: http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ew/2007/070906.asp#1
2. G Rezza, L Nicoletti, R Angelini, R Romi, AC Finarelli, M Panning, P Cordioli, C Fortuna, S Boros, F Magurano, G Silvi, P Angelini, M Dottori, MG Ciufolini, GC Majori, A Cassone Infection with Chikungunya virus in Italy : An outbreak a temperate region. Lancet, 2007, in press.
3. Nicoletti L, Ciccozzi M, Marchi A, Fiorentini C, Martucci P, D'Ancona F, Ciofi degli Atti M, Pompa MG, Rezza G, Ciufolini MG. Correlates of Chikungunya and Dengue in travellers. Emerging Infectious Diseases, in press.
4. Depoortere E, Coulombier D, ECDC Chikungunya risk assessment group. Chikungunya risk assessment for Europe: recommendations for action. Euro Surveill 2006;11(5):E060511.2. Available from: http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ew/2006/060511.asp#2
5. Joint ECDC/WHO European Risk Assessment on Chikungunya in Italy: a mission report. Available from: http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/pdf/071030CHK_mission_ITA.pdf
6. Vazeille M, Jeannin C, Martin E, Schaffner F, Failloux AB. Chikungunya: A risk for Mediterranean countries? Acta Trop. 2007 Oct 12; [Epub ahead of print].
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The second week of the 2012 NFL season is in the books and the race to win the AFC West is taking shape.
Let's take a look at where each team stands in the early-going.
1. San Diego Chargers (2-0)
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3. Kansas City Chiefs (0-2)
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The Chargers are on top after defeating the Raiders in Week 1 and the Titans in Week 2. San Diego crushed the Titans 38-10 and despite not having the hardest schedule thus far, they still appear to be the cream of the division.
Up Next: The Chargers will play their second straight home game when they host the Atlanta Falcons Sunday afternoon on Fox. Atlanta has feasted on the AFC West thus far, beating the Chiefs in KC and the Broncos last night on MNF. This will be San Diego's first big test as the Falcons look like Super Bowl contenders.
The Broncos looked good in Week 1, dispatching the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they looked mortal last night when they traveled to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. Peyton Manning threw three first quarter interceptions allowing the Falcons to get out ahead quickly. Denver eventually closed the gap in the 4th quarter but fell short in a 27-21 loss.
Up Next: The Broncos face their third straight tough game as they return home to host the Houston Texans. Houston has won both its first two games easily and will aim to put the Broncos under .500.
Kansas City has looked like one of the NFL's worst teams through two weeks. They got creamed by the Falcons and Bills in consecutive weeks. They've been weak on both offense and defense. KC's defenders are giving up an average of 142.5 yards per-game on the ground and 235 yards per-game through the air.
Up Next: Things don't get easier for the Chiefs as they take their horror show on the road to take on the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are also 0-2 after losing to the Panthers and Redskins in consecutive weeks. Still, the Saints are scoring points and if KC can't get its defense under control, an 0-3 start could be on the way.
The Oakland Raiders, like the Chiefs, just look awful. The Raiders are averaging a pitiful 34 yards per-game on the ground, despite featuring versatile RB Darren McFadden. Oakland got smacked around last week by the Miami Dolphins, giving up 35 points to a rookie QB many experts think the Dolphins reached for in the first round of the NFL draft.
Up Next: The Raiders will be at home to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Oakland can't find a way to get McFadden going, they also could remain in the AFC West basement with the Chiefs.


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A Portage County one-vehicle crash injured four people on Friday evening. An 18-year-old Stevens Point man was driving westbound on Fourth Street in the town of Stockton when he crested a hill at a high speed and lost control, skidding into a ditch and then back across the road and into a tree. Two of the vehicle's occupants, including the driver, were seriously injured and were airlifted to Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.


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Mitt Romney won the Republican presidential nomination as a "turnaround man," whose capacity to reinvent companies, and the 2002 Olympics, could be transferred to the nation and its troubled economy.
But from the outset of his general election campaign-burdened with the lowest favorability rating of any major party candidate since 1984 - it was evident that his most challenging reinvention would have to be Mitt Romney.
And Tuesday night it failed. Willard Mitt Romney came up short, losing his second and likely last campaign for the presidency to President Barack Obama.
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The idea of a car-based pickup took America by storm in the late 1950s when Ford's new Ranchero hit the showrooms. Introduced in 1957, the Ranchero proved the car/ truck concept's marketability with an impressive sales performance in its first year. So it was no surprise when General Motors rushed into production a car/pickup of its own to compete with Ford. Christened "El Camino" (Spanish for "the road"), it debuted in 1959 as the flagship of the Chevrolet light-duty truck line.Chevrolet followed Ford's lead by utilizing a two-door station wagon platform to reduce costs and expedite production. Creating the new truck was a simple matter of cutting off the wagon's roof behind the front seat section and dropping a truck box in the wagon's cargo area. A rear window borrowed from the four-door hardtop passenger car completed the package. From the side, the roof overhang created by the wraparound rear window and steeply canted door pillars made the El Camino look unlike any other truck. A 119-inch wheelbase and passenger car chassis ensured a pleasant ride and good handling--something few pickups of the period could boast.The El Camino was not included in any of the regular Chevy car lines because it was created using a mix of components from two different series. Bel Air side trim graced the exterior, while the interior appointments came from the low line Biscayne range. For that reason, interior appointments did not match the expectation created by the flashy exterior. A drab gray vinyl, with weave inserts on the seat, was standard equipment, although brighter color schemes were optionally available. And, like regular trucks of the era, items such as armrests and a passenger side sun visor still cost extra.Style-wise, there was no question about the El Camino's lineage. With its compound curve windshield that wrapped around the sides and over the top, radical bat-wing fins, cats eye taillights, and odd grille "snorkels," no one could mistake it for anything but a 1959 Chevy. Two models were available-the 1180, which came as a six cylinder, and the 1280, which was V8 powered.Optional equipment paralleled that of the cars, and there was plenty of it to choose from. Tinted glass, electric windows, power steering and brakes, and even air conditioning could be ordered (on V8s). A Posi-traction rear axle was also available. El Caminos could be ordered in 13 solid and 10 two-tone paint combinations. Trucks wearing the two-tone scheme were painted one color on the roof, door pillars, and rear deck, with the rest of the car in a contrasting color. But, like other trucks of the era, most El Caminos left the factory relatively plain. Very few were dolled up as extensively as the options book indicated was possible.Power came from the familiar 135hp 235-cid six cylinder as standard equipment or an optional 283-cid V8 in one of two horsepower ratings- 185 hp with a 2-bbl carburetor or 230-hp with a 4-bbl carburetor. A big block 348-cid V8 in no less than three horsepower ratings (305-, 315-, and 335-hp depending on carburetor setup could be stuffed under the El Camino's hood. (GM records indicate that fuel injection could be ordered on V8 engines, but none are known to have been built). Any of these engines could be mated to a three-speed manual, three-speed with overdrive, four-speed, or one of two automatics - - -the reliable two-speed Powerglide or the troublesome three speed Turboglide.First year sales of 22,246 showed the public's acceptance of the new truck and ensured a return engagement the following year.
The El Camino returned for 1960 with a more subdued look than the previous year.The 1960 El Camino presented a slightly altered design with flatter fins and a more conservative grille, but the styling was recognizable as the 1959 body shell and still quite distinctive. Out back, last year's controversial bat wing fins were toned down considerably, but the rear aspect could hardly be called subtle. Taillights also came in for some changes, with two round lenses on each side taking the place of the former cat's eyes.Optional equipment remained the same as in 1959, with the exception of air conditioning, which was now available on six-cylinder-equipped El Caminos. A minor engine reshuffle occurred in this year, as a new economy version of the 283-cid V8 joined the engine lineup. It produced 170-hp. On the big block side, the 335-hp 348-cid V8 was dropped. The two-model lineup (1180 six cylinder; 1280 V8) stayed pat. Interior appointments were identical to the previous year. Despite the freshened appearance, interest in the El Camino evaporated as buyers flocked to the new bombshell from Ford. A smaller, Falcon-based Ranchero bowed for 1960, once again catching Chevrolet off-guard with no competitive product. Because the new Ranchero had shifted from a full-size utility vehicle to a compact personal pickup, the El Camino became obsolete almost overnight.As the only full sized car/pickup still on the market in 1960, Chevrolet tried to make the best of the situation by changing the El Camino's marketing strategy to focus on its commercial appeal. It didn't work - - - - sales skidded to a lackluster 14,163.GM had no way to immediately counter the Ranchero because Chevy's new compact- - - - the Corvair - - - with its rear-mounted air-cooled engine, could not accommodate a regular pickup body. Also, the redesigned 1961 full sized car platform was out of the running because of its size and the fact that it's styling would not have blended with a truck box. Unable to compete with Ford, management canceled the El Camino at the end of the 1960 model run. After being discontinued for 3 years, the El Camino name returned to the lineup in 1964, but as a very different vehicle. The truck now shared its platform with the new Chevelle series, a group of mid-sized cars aimed at the booming youth market of the time. A somewhat schizophrenic marketing strategy promoted the El Camino as both a utility vehicle and as a "personal pickup" in an attempt to broaden its appeal and compete better with the Ford Ranchero. It worked; the new truck out sold its predecessors by a substantial margin.The Chevelle-based models were a more cohesive package than the full-sized 1959-1960 versions. The smaller 115-inch wheelbase platform fit the El Camino's sporty image, yet offered enough payload capacity to do serious work when needed. Like their predecessors, two trim levels were offered-Standard and Custom. The main difference was in the grade of upholstery; Standard El Caminos were already much plusher than a normal pickup, but Customs provided interior appointments right out of the top-line Chevelle car models.As it had been in 1959-1960, style was clearly an important component of the El Camino package. The 1964 - 1967 series offered more style, convenience options, and luxury appointments than ever before. The fact that an El Camino had a truck bed that could haul a load was at most irrelevant! For example, the 1964 sales brochure text stated that, "nothing so useful ever looked so good!" and 'beauty and utility are one.' Or how about this marketing gem: "Here's a real sweetheart, ready for carefree fun, runs anywhere, and at the same time, willing, able ' and eager to tackle your light hauling chores." Referring to a truck as a sweetheart" may have been stretching the analogy a bit, but these excerpts illustrate where GM was going with its new prestigious truck and it wasn't to the back forty!Once again, engine choices were plentiful. However, unlike the 1959 - 1960 trucks that were broken into two engine specific series, the 1964 - 1967 trucks in both standard and custom trim could be fitted with either a six cylinder or a V8. A 194-cid six cylinder was standard in 1964 - 1965, with a larger 230-cid six cylinder optionally available both years. The 194-cid six cylinder was dropped after 1965, and the 230-cid six cylinder took over as the base engine. On the V8 side, the small block 283-cid and 327-cid pulled duty in all years, with a big block 396-cid joining the stable in 1966. All V8 engines were offered in a variety of horsepower ratings. Backing up those engines were several transmission choices, including a three-speed, three-speed with overdrive, four-speed, or Powerglide automatic. A more responsive three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic became optional in 1967.Minor trim and sheet metal changes throughout 1965-1967 kept the trucks fresh. In 1965 a grille change with a peaked center section, bow-tie emblem, and sculptured front fender edges gave a more distinct appearance to what had been a relatively bland frontal aspect. Also for 1965, El Camino lost the 'Chevelle" fender nameplate that it had worn the previous year. 1966 ushered in more noticeable changes including another new grille with wraparound sides, a new front bumper, and larger rear wheel openings. An optional big-block engine package known as the SS-396 joined the options list in 1966, thrusting the El Camino into the super-truck class. By 1967, Chevy had secured the El Camino's place among its extensive truck lineup, but the "truck" part of the equation was becoming less important as marketing sought to promote its performance image.If you've ever wondered why such a high percentage of late 1960s El Caminos were ordered with high-performance engine packages, consider this; El Caminos were classified as trucks. Thus, they could qualify for lower insurance rates than cars. That loophole meant that a 396-cid V8-powered El Camino was much cheaper to insure than a comparably equipped Chevelle, which was, for all practical purposes, the same vehicle. It's obvious why the performance crowd flocked to the El Camino as a muscle car favorite. Properly equipped, an El Camino could tear up the racetrack with the best of them. On the other end of the spectrum, fleet operators liked them because of their lower insurance rates and the fact that they fit into the truck class for tax purposes.Style, power, and long list of optional extras made the Chevelle-based El Camino a winner. By the end of 1967, Chevy's 'personal pickup' had cemented its place in the GM family.An all-new El Camino debuted for 1968 that was longer, lower, wider, and more muscular than its predecessors. Again based on the Chevelle platform (itself totally redesigned for 1968), the El Camino's mix of sporty muscle car styling and pickup truck utility was right in step with the booming recreational vehicle market of the late 1960s. Destined to be the most popular El Camino series of all time with enthusiasts, these models have achieved near cult status among collectors. No other series can boast a more devout following. A total restyle for 1968 imparted a swanky, more daring look than the previous trucks. The "flying buttress' B-pillar-so called due to its rakish slant-was this series' most distinctive styling element, and it set the tone for future El Camino designs. Sheet metal changes over the five-year run were limited to the frontal aspect, with three distinct front-end designs. In 1968-1969 a chrome wraparound grille gave the El Camino's face a glittery look. Then, in 1970, a more upright and rounded front end with dual headlights changed its appearance greatly. Finally, for 1971 and 1972, the same grille and sheet metal were retained from 1970, but with single headlights. The single lamps of 1971-1972 were known as "projector beam" headlights. New at the time, they were supposed to emit a longer and brighter beam of light than normal sealed beams, hence, the 'projector" part of the name. Because of their Superior illumination, there seemed to be no need for a four-lamp arrangement. Whether or not they were an improvement is open to debate. Interiors and trim were updated periodically to stay contemporary, with most of the changes involving the instrument panel and steering wheel. Along with its new look, the El Camino also grew a bit. The wheelbase went up one inch to 116 while overall length jumped from 197 inches to 201 inches front to rear. Despite the increase in size, the El Camino never looked sleeker or more athletic.Power trains came in a mind-boggling array of configurations. In fact, the 1968-1972 models offered the widest engine variety in the El Camino's history. The carryover 230-cid six cylinder was the base engine in 1968-1969, while a larger 250-cid six cylinder took over for 1970-1972. Most buyers opted for V8 power and they had plenty of choices over the five-year period, including the following:
307-cid V8 (1968-1972) 327-cid V8 (1968-1969) 350-cid V8 (1970-1972) 396-cid V8 (1968-1970) 402-cid V8 (1970-1972 - advertised as a "400" )454-cid V8 (1970-1972)
One source lists the 425-hp 427-cid V8 as an option for 1969, but none are known to exist. Obviously, El Caminos were never short on power! In 1971 GMC got its own version of the El Camino. Known as the Sprint, it was identical in every way to its corporate cousin, except for nameplates.From an enthusiast standpoint, the most interesting El Camino variant was the SS, introduced in 1968. Although an "SS-396" package was offered on the previous line of El Caminos starting in 1966, the new version was hotter than ever. Interestingly, 1968 was the only year in which the SS was a stand-alone model; from 1969-1972 it was a package that could be added to the El Camino Custom. In fact, individual items from the SS package could be added to a regular El Camino at extra cost. The power bulge hood with locking pins, for example, was a commonly ordered stand-alone item.SS versions were the performance machines of the line, offering big block engines (a 396-cid V8 in 1968-1970 and a 454-cid V8 in 1971-1972) and a full roster of dress-up equipment to give the trucks a sporty look to go along with their blazing speed. Because of that image, these trucks are increasing in value much faster than the regular models. However, all 1968-1972 El Caminos are popular due to their close ties to the heavily collected Chevelle on which they are based. Restoration parts are in ample supply for the 1968-1972 El Caminos, and can be found in most Chevelle parts catalogs. Club support is also excellent.These would technically be the last of the "Chevelle" El Caminos, as the Chevelle name was being de-emphasized in the car line from 1973 on in favor of the'Malibu"moniker. However, because of the close ties between the El Camino and Chevelle from 1964-1972, it is not uncommon to hear later models being referred to with the Chevelle name.The "Flying Buttress" models racked up impressive sales every year. In the final year- - 1972- - a total of 57,147 El Caminos found buyers, setting a new sales record. Ironically, this record would be broken the very next year by a redesigned model that had almost nothing in common with its predecessor except for the El Camino name.If the 1968-1972 El Camino represented a foray into the performance arena, the 1973-1977 versions was its entry into the near luxury class. In keeping with their new luxury image, these were the largest El Caminos ever built. A totally redesigned truck appeared for 1973 that de-emphasized performance in favor of plusher appointments and increased comfort. This marketing philosophy was a consequence of rising insurance rates and tighter government safety regulations that were taking effect in the early 1970s. The new El Camino was advertised with this in mind, and sales literature reflected the new reality by depicting the truck more as a boulevard cruiser than a sports machine. Even the styling followed from GM's new-found safety" philosophy. Based on the Malibu passenger car with its new-for- 1973 "colonnade" hardtop design, the El Camino carried most of the styling cues found on that series. The colonnade term referred to the Malibu's coupe roofline, which was no longer a true two-door hardtop, but rather a cleverly disguised two-door sedan with a hardtop look. New federal rollover regulations mandated better safety than current hardtops could offer, thus, the move away from the pillarless style. Overall, the design was attractive, but the new regulations did have one detrimental effect-the bumpers. As they did on all other American cars of the time, government-mandated 5-mph bumpers sprouted front and rear. Referred to as "battering rams" by one contemporary magazine, the ungainly appendages were poorly executed, and served to detract from an otherwise elegant design. Despite this faux pas, the truck was stylish and retained many design elements that had become associated with the El Camino image. A number of models were available during the 1973-1977 period, but not all of them ran concurrently or remained in the lineup until the end. In 1973 the familiar Standard and Custom models were joined by a new Estate variant that featured wood-grain body side decals. In 1974 the Custom was replaced by the Classic, which could be ordered with the SS, Estate, or Conquista trim packages. For 1975, El Caminos could be had with a "Laguna" package taken from the Malibu car line. Information on this package is sketchy. It is not mentioned in factory literature, which may indicate that all were dealer installed. Laguna trim has only been found on 1975 examples. The last major model change came in 1976 with the deletion of the Estate package. No changes were made to the 1977 lineup. An unusual model offered only in the country bowed in 1977. Known as the "Camino Del Rey," it featured wheel flares, front air dam, rear spoiler, and "Camino Del Rey" decals on each door. It was offered only on Conquistas. A long options list included such goodies as a stereo 8-track tape player, swivel bucket seats, cruise control, full power equipment, vinyl roof, and a host of other add-ons. The SS (Super Sport) package was still on the options list, but it was mainly for show.If the exterior changes weren't dramatic enough, the engine lineup contrasted sharply with the El Camino's performance image. An engine shuffle in 1973 made V8 power the only choice for the first time, but there was less here than met the eye. The 307-cid V8, detuned to an anemic 115 horsepower, became standard equipment, while two emissions choked 350-cid V8s and a weak-kneed 454-cid V8 took over as the top offerings. This lineup only lasted until 1975 when the 250-cid six cylinder came back as the base power plant. However, the engine roster would see even more changes as the years progressed. By 1976, the big block 454-cid V8 was history and the 400 would follow suit in 1977, leaving the small block (350-cid) as the largest power plant. Horsepower ratings would continue to drop as well. The full engine lineup for the series run is as follows:
1973:307-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor; 115-hp350-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor; 155-hp350-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 175-hp454-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 240-hp1974:350-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor; 145-hp350-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 245-hp400-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor; 150-hp400-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 180-hp454-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 245-hp1975:250-cid inline six cylinder; one-barrel carburetor; 105-hp350-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor; 145-hp350-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 160-hp400-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 175-hp454-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 245-hp1976:250-cid inline six cylinder; one-barrel carburetor; 105-hp305-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor (4-bbl carburetor used in California); 140-hp350-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor; 145-hp350-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 165-hp400-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 175-hp1977:250-cid inline six cylinder; one-barrel carburetor; 1 10-hp305-cid V8; 2-bbl carburetor (4-bbl carburetor used in California); 145-hp350-cid V8; 4-bbl carburetor; 170-hp
A shrinking engine roster and declining horsepower ratings illustrate the dire effects that government regulations were having on power in the mid- to late-1970s. Clearly, the El Camino's performance days were over, as engineers tried to wring as much economy out of these heavyweights as possible. Oddly enough, despite the quest for better fuel mileage, curb weights were up significantly during this period. For example, the 1972 El Camino weighed in at 3,350 pounds, while the 1973 version tipped the scales at 3,635-an increase of 285 pounds. Most of the weight gain can be attributed to the new 5-mph bumpers and the beefed up body structure. However, the El Camino's weight would continue to climb through the end of the run in 1977. The public didn't seem to mind the changes, and buyers snapped them up as quickly as the factory could build them. The 1973 model year sales of 64,987 broke the previous year's record, and stands to this day as the best selling El Camino of all time. Sales would remain strong through 1977, but by the late seventies buying habits had changed and, suddenly, smaller was the operative word. With memories of a recent oil shortage and long lines at the gas pump fresh on their minds, engineers went to work on a downsized El Camino that could better compete in a changed marketplace. 1978 would be both a shocker and a breath of fresh air for the General's image truck. . . The sheet metal, grille, headlight/turn signal arrangement, and bumpers remained pat in these years, with most of the Like other GM products at the end of the 1970s, the El Camino joined the downsizing trend for 1978. In the process, the truck shed over 600 pounds and shrank 11 inches over the 1977 models. This was the smallest vehicle ever to wear the name, despite a longer 117-inch wheelbase. It also boasted increased head, hip, and legroom and could still haul an 800-pound payload. With crisp styling, plentiful power, and a smorgasbord of options and appearance packages, the fifth-generation El Camino remained in the Chevy truck lineup with only minor changes for a decade. The styling changes were so minor, in fact, that it takes a knowledgeable person to distinguish among this series, particularly those from 1982-1987. updating being done under the hood and/or in areas not readily noticeable. Probably the easiest one to spot is the 1980 edition, which utilized a vertical finned grille that was only used in this year. Paint schemes, mechanical, and other equipment were continually revised throughout the series run. The following is a list of the many appearance packages that were available and the years they were offered:
All 1978-1987 models offered a V6 engine as standard equipment. These included a 3.3-liter base engine through 1981; a 3.8-liter from 1982-1984; and a 4.3-liter engine from 1985-1987. V8 engines were also available, and many came that way. Available all years was the venerable 305-cid V8, which had been introduced in 1976. It coexisted with a smaller 4.4liter (267-cid) V8 from 1979-1982. A 350-cid V8 could be ordered through the 1979 model year. In 1983, an Oldsmobile-built 5.7 liter diesel V8 joined the options list, but it only lasted through 1984, as its reputation for poor performance and questionable reliability kept buyers away. The engine's problems stemmed from the fact that it was a converted gasoline unit beefed up (it was assumed) to cope with the stress of a diesel's high compression ratios. Like all GM car diesels of the era, this engine was prone to blown head gaskets, sluggish acceleration, noise, and hard cold-weather starting. Buyers shunned it, and at the end of the 1984 run, it disappeared from the options list. Automatic transmissions outsold the manual gearboxes by a wide margin in all years, with the three-speed automatic finally becoming standard equipment in 1982. A four-speed automatic became optional (standard equipment with the 4.3-liter V6) in 1986, but the three-speed was still around. Looking solely at sales figures, the 1978-1987 models did not sell as consistently as their predecessors. From a high of 54,286 in 1978, El Camino production would plummet to 13,743 by 1987. The problem lay in the market, not the product. Car-based pickups were no longer the novelty they had once been, and by the late 1980s sport utility vehicles had assumed much of the prestige role once reserved for specialty vehicles like the El Camino. Thus, the market for Chevy's hybrid hauler began to shrink. That, coupled with GM's shift to front wheel drive for most of its cars, prompted the company to move El Camino (and GMC Caballero) production to Mexico beginning with the 1985 models. All 1985-1987 models were produced there. The handwriting was on the wall, and at the end of the 1987 model year the El Camino bid farewell to the auto scene. It may be gone, but an avid group of collectors and parts suppliers is making sure these fine trucks are never forgotten.


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As discussed, one of the many New Year's Eve concerts happening in NYC is local rapper Mykki Blanco at Gramercy Theatre, and since we last spoke, guests have been announced for that show. The bill now includes production wizard DJ Rashad, UNO R&B singer Ian Isiah, Boychild, DJ Larry B, T.E.A.M.S., Junglepussy, Princess Nokia, and Michael Magnan. Tickets for that show are still available and if you buy them before 11:59 PM tonight (12/2) you can skip the service fees thanks to the venue's Black Friday-Cyber Monday deal.
A few days earlier, Mykki's friend Le1f plays Brooklyn Bowl (12/28), and guests for that show were recently announced too. They include some of the same names playing Mykki's show, like Ian Isiah, Junglepussy, and Princess Nokia, plus House of Ladosha, Lakutis, and Mess Kid. DonChristian and Boody Rahel are opening, and Juniana Huxtable and Superpusha are hosting. Tickets for that show are still available too.
As mentioned, NYC rapper Mykki Blanco is playing a hometown show at Mercury Lounge TONIGHT (1/16) before heading out on a European tour. Since we last spoke, openers have been added for tonight's show, including Boychild, Psychoegyptian, Fatherhood (who also opens for Laurel Halo and Teengirl Fantasy soon), and Dope Body. Tonight's show is sold out, but you'll have another chance to catchy Mykki in NYC later this year at the larger Bowery Ballroom on April 2. Tickets for that show go on sale Friday (1/18) at noon. It's Mykki's only announced North American date that we're aware of at the moment.
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Conservatives Bash Sandra Fluke's Convention Speech, Parroting Limbaugh's Sexist Attacks
Despite the widespread outcry against Rush Limbaugh's and Bill O'Reilly's sexist smears against Sandra Fluke earlier this year — when they claimed she was a "slut" who wants the government to pay for her "social life" — other far-right commentators haven't quite grasped why these types of attacks are offensive. After Fluke took to the stage of the Democratic National Convention last night to articulate the issues at stake in the ongoing War on Women, conservative media took to Twitter to bash her for "whining" about needing free birth control for the activities that go on in her "bedroom".
All I can say is, keep talking shitheads.
Look at how ANGRY these people are that a woman tried to talk in a place she was shut out from talking in. Jfc.
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Which country has the most Rivers in the world?
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Bangladesh is a riverine country. About 800 rivers including tributaries flow through the country constituting a waterway of total length around 24,140 km. Most of the country's land is formed through silt brought by the rivers.Answered by LIPSIKA, 19 Nov '12 08:42 pm
Turkey.Answered by Shikha Aggarwal, 19 Nov '12 08:34 pm
IndiaAnswered by yusuf syed, 19 Nov '12 09:23 pm
I think, INDIA only ......... as we are having more than 100 of big and small rivers .......Answered by pradeep mishra, 19 Nov '12 08:46 pm
I think it is our neighbour Bangladesh.Answered by Damodar Biswal, 19 Nov '12 08:46 pm
Bangaladesh.Answered by jakir hussain, 19 Nov '12 08:35 pm


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A videopoem with Andrea Baker, Tyler Flynn Dorholt, and Max Greenstreet. First screened in May 2012 at the University of Arizona Poetry Center's third international Poetry Off the Page symposium. Published in the Atticus Review in July 2013.
locating faraway objects
This videopoem was published in Medium (an arm of The Volta). The text originally appeared in Cannibal, Issue 5. You can read it here.
These sentences are not a poem.
A collaboration with Dot Devota, Emily Kendal Frey, Caitie Moore, and Laura Theobald. Published in TYPO, Issue 16.
A video essay on the subject of my poetics. Published in Issue 8 of Evening Will Come: A Monthly Journal of Poetics.
My Own Eyes
Max made this interview collage — a look at the making of The Last 4 Things. (And a look at us.) More about the film here.
Published in SLOPE 47: The Intersection of Poetry & Film
Originally published in Trickhouse, Volume 8. You can read the transcript here.
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1Laboratoire de Météorologie Physique, UMR 6016 CNRS/Université Blaise Pascal, France
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Abstract. Preferential horizontally-oriented ice crystals with a prevalent hexagonal-plate shape revealed by the Cloud Particle Imager can explain systematic larger Lidar CALIOP extinctions when compared with extinction derived from co-located in situ measurements. Surprisingly, the Polar Nephelometer does not reveal any signature of 22° (and 46°) halos, showing a rather featureless scattering phase function in this case. In contrast, well pronounced 22° halo peaks are observed with predominant similar-shaped ice crystals in other cirrus situations. This paper discusses the results of a careful examination of CPI images with Polar Nephelometer observations in order to explain occurrence and non occurrence of the 22° halo feature. Observations highlight that halo peaks are evidenced only by the presence of perfect plate ice crystals (or pristine crystals). On the basis of previous data sets in mid-latitude cirrus it is found that simple pristine crystals are uncommon whereas particles with imperfect or complex shapes are prevalent. As a result, phase functions are smooth and featureless and best represent cirrus scattering properties.
Citation: Gayet, J.-F., Mioche, G., Shcherbakov, V., Gourbeyre, C., Busen, R., and Minikin, A.: Optical properties of pristine ice crystals in mid-latitude cirrus clouds: a case study during CIRCLE-2 experiment, Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 10, 24763-24780, doi:10.5194/acpd-10-24763-2010, 2010.


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What you will need:
- VLC Media player (DL: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
- Adobe Photoshop (Any version)
- Patience and hardwork
First Step:
Open VLC Media player
Go to View > Advanced Controls
Next Step!
Open your video. Go to Media > Open File. Or Simply press ctrl + O
Next step!
When you've reach your favorite part and you wish to make it as a GIF
Simply press the screencap button (The one with the camera on it XD) AND press it continously. You will see the location of your screencaps on top (ex. C:\Userblablabla) Usually it's on the Pictures library.
After screencapping your fave part (lol) Your Pictures library (or other places) will look like this:
Now. Let's use Photoshop
Open the images // CTRL + 0
note: always work on the last image.
begin copying the sceencaps and paste it on the last image.
After pasting, your layers panel should look like this.
Repeat the same process (begin copying the sceencaps and paste it on the last image.) Until all the screencaps combine with the last image.
^ your layers panel will look like this.
If you want to resize your image Just go to Image > Image size
Now Go to Window > Animation
After clicking that thing (lol) this tab will open up
NOW. Duplicate the layer using the tool highlighted with black below
AFTER DUPLICATING, click on the eye beside the first layer.
AGAIN, on the animations tab, duplicate the panel.
AND AGAIN, click on the eye beside the second layer on the layers tab.
repeat the same process until you reach the layer "background".
Press the play button on the animations panel to test your GIF if it's moving.
How to save your image/gif:
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I remember the incident well.
A poorly conceived and poorly executed plan. There were many elements which were never considered. t that time, our military had been depleted because of the negative feelings about the Vietnam War.
We wound up with, I believe 8 dead men and were embarrassed. We were a paper tiger at the time. We are becoming one again BTW.


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It's Halloween night, and slacker video clerk Stan Helsing along with his insanely sexy ex-girlfriend, best buddy and an exotic dancer/massage therapist' (Desi Lydic) detours into a town cursed by the biggest monsters in movie history: Freddy (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Jason (FRIDAY THE 13TH), Pinhead (HELLRAISER), Leatherface (THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE), Chucky (CHILDS PLAY), & Michael Myers (HALLOWEEN). But when Stan discovers that hes a direct descendant of the legendary monster hunter Van Helsing, the four will have to survive a night of hell raisers, hockey masks, psycho dolls, pleather faces, creepy hitchhikers, vampire strippers, killer karaoke, and lots of hot chicks kissing each other. The one and only Leslie Nielsen of AIRPLANE! and THE NAKED GUN co-stars in this hysterical horror spoof written and directed by one of the guys who brought you SCARY MOVIE.
Genre: Comedy
IMDB Rating: N/A
Directed by: Bo Zenga
Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Diora Baird, Steve Howey, Ben Cotton


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Parks & Rec. Dept.
Senior & Activity Center
310 W. Curtis St. Simpsonville, SC 29681
Ph. (864) 967-9533 Hours: 8 am -5 pm, Monday -Friday
Athletic Department
Heritage Park
Mon-Fri - 12pm-5pm
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life for all citizens through the development of recreation facilities, services and programs that promote a lifestyle of wellness, physical activities and cultural experiences for all ages.


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