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An internationally celebrated expert on paranormal research, Joshua P. Warren has carved out an illustrious niche in the paranormal community writing books, conducting field research, appearing on numerous big-name TV shows and working as a radio personality. Writing his first published book at age 13, Warren has since published 12 more books over the course of his career including a regional best-seller, "Haunted Ashville". The first to investigate the Pink Lady apparition at the famous Grove Park Inn Resort and celebrated for capturing the first known footage of the Brown Mountain Lights, Warren is no stranger to the world of the paranormal.
With appearances on the History Channel, the National Geographic Channel, the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, Sci-Fi, Animal Planet and several affiliate networks of NPR, ABC, NBC and CBS, he also works as a radio host for Clear Channel and is a frequent contributor on "Coast to Coast AM". And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Appearing on smash hit TV shows like "Ghost Adventures," "Superhumans" and "Weird, True & Freaky," Warren's most recent endeavor as a reporter on Travel Channel's "Paranormal Paparazzi" (on Friday nights at 7 p.m. EST/6 p.m. CST) has once again landed him squarely on the main stage of paranormal inquiry. This prompted HalloweenCostumes.com to ask him a few questions about the show and his incredible career in all-things-unknown.
Joshua P. Warren has more than 20 years experience in the field of paranormal activity
Paranormal Paparazzi is a fast-paced news show that's light, fun and diverse. For example, one minute we're in the field hunting a "skunk ape," the next we're ambushing a celeb on the streets of LA for a ghost story, then we're at a horror convention talking to special effects guys. It's really about capturing the pop culture aspect of the paranormal, aside from merely investigating like all the other "paranormal" shows.
I shot a LOT of material that has been whittled down, so there's a bunch on the cutting room floor. But my favorite segment was shot in Transylvania, in Romania. I spent two weeks investigating castles dominated by Vlad the Impaler. I shot a segment at the ruins of his primary fortress, atop a steep mountain with breathtaking views. I literally had chills just standing there. But that segment was shot late in the production, so it may not make season one. That's why I'm hoping so much for a season two!
A glimpse inside "Paranormal Paparazzi"
After 20 years in this field, I can honestly say there's no way you can fully appreciate the paranormal without understanding the inherent absurdity of it all. That in no way diminishes its reality, but helps us capture its entertainment value. The idea of being probed by aliens, kidnapped by Bigfoot, or going "naked ghost hunting," is naturally comedic fodder. And we realize a lot of non-paranormalists think of the field without a personal-experience connection.
Therefore, we address these subjects by tackling all the entertainment value. Though paranormal enthusiasts love the show, a lot of our fans are people who do not usually watch "paranormal" shows. The raw entertainment aspect is what draws them in.
I am one of six reporters on the show, and betwixt us all, the covered the entire country and then some! We probably have something from every major city, and a LOT of small towns. I especially enjoyed some of my adventures in New Orleans and remote parts of Texas.
The premiere episode, with the Lizard Man story, was a fun one for me. But I'm still waiting to see some of the crazy stuff I shot in the night sky at the West Texas/Mexico border. And the weird "booms" shaking houses, waking up people, and instilling widespread panic in Western North Carolina is a fascinating one. I think there may be some strange new secret technology being used by the military.
I've had a series of experiences, over many years, that one-by-one confirmed the reality of different paranormal aspects. It took me 6 years of serious investigation before I ever actually saw a ghost. It was a misty form swirling in an attic in Asheville, North Carolina. On another occasion, a colleague and I witnessed objects flying off the walls in a house in South Carolina. But a truly profound experience was spending a night alone at Myrtle's Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana. During the night, something kept banging on my walls. It would do so on-command, whenever I asked it to. This demonstrated something intelligent, conscious and interactive. Since that night, I've had no doubt that there are intelligent entities in realms aside from our normal one.
There isn't one, singular "ghost meter," and I like to use a bunch of different devices together in conjunction. But if I could only select one, I'd pick a Trifield Natural EM Meter Model 2, with coil antenna.
A look at Warren's lab
My family, on both sides, has been in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the oldest in North America, for centuries. I grew up in Asheville hearing fantastic legends and stories passed down through generations.
A lot of weird stuff affected my mother's side of the family. In the 1930s, my great uncle, Claude Calloway, literally vanished in mid-conversation on a summer afternoon. He was never seen again. That was a personal tragedy from which my family never fully recovered.
It's been eerie, as an adult, to go back and research his paper trail, and see it all simply END one day, when he was in his early 30s. A month before, a photograph of him was taken. When it developed, his head was missing. His fate was foretold in this phantasmal photo. As long as I can remember, that sort of thing has been a reality for me.
I wanted to know more, and separate fact from fiction. That's why I started so young and have never stopped.
I would recommend "The Secret Wisdom of Kukulkan". It's subtitled "Inter-dimensional Contact in a Holosentient Universe." Though it's only 100 pages, it concisely gives a huge overview regarding aliens, spirits, cryptids, ESP and the relationship to you. This book has it all!
For years I've gotten tons of requests from people who want to seriously study the paranormal and learn how I've made a living doing it. However, this field is so complex, I've been extremely selective about the students I choose and the time I can devote, especially given my travel schedule. I spend a lot of personal, one-on-one time with each student. To date, we have had eight graduates, but I will be teaching a new class November, 2012.
Warren discussing the paranormal
I think psychic phenomena have the greatest chances of being proven. That's because we have vast, stable access to the subjects–humans. These other entities are fleeting and extremely unpredictable. But given the proper test scenarios, I think we will soon validate some kind of "sixth sense." I think most people have had at least one "psychic" experience that boggles the mind, or at least know a good story related to a trusted friend or family member.
My favorite time is spent researching in Puerto Rico. It's a hotspot for everything! I think the island of Puerto has the greatest amount of paranormal activity condensed into the smallest space. I absolutely love spending time there. But I think the most valuable things I can contribute come from my experiments in the lab. Field data is inevitably full of chaos and contamination. What I've learned in the lab has produced the clearest hypotheses and explanations for what we're studying.
In 2004, my team and I made the cover of a science journal, "Electric Spacecraft", for our extensive work reproducing a plasma phenomenon, similar to the mysterious Brown Mountain Lights, on a miniature scale in the lab. It's pretty darn rare for a "paranormal" team to make the cover of a science/engineering publication. I think of that as the highest honor for me.
Yes! There is an EXTREMELY haunted house in my area that I've only recently learned about. It's a private property, but I think I may take a select group of investigators with me to do a special Halloween night investigation. I make that sort of thing available from time to time, so please visit JoshuaPWarren.com to stay updated on everything!
Marlon is HalloweenCostumes.com's Inbound Marketing Manager and the person in the office who instantly thinks that the hum of a faulty air conditioner is without-a-doubt a ghost. His passion for all things spooky, wonderment for the unknown, and admittedly gullible nature, make him a sucker for the paranormal. Having logged more time watching TED talks and documentaries than most valley girls spend primping their Chihuahuas, Marlon is always up for some intellectual sparring.


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With Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Mets clearly have a glaring hole at shortstop.
After a disastrous 2013 in which Ruben Tejada batted .202 with no homers, 10 RBIs and a .259 on-base percentage — and committed eight errors in 55 games, for good measure — the 24-year-old has been miserable this spring as he attempts to prove himself to the organization.
So far, no good.
Tejada has embarrassed himself in spring training, looking worse than ever. He's 3-for-25 with six strikeouts and has made four errors in just nine games.
So yes, the Mets need a competent shortstop who can at least hit his weight and field his position. It's a significant issue, and New York won't come close to sniffing 90 wins — ha, 90 wins — with Tejada up the middle.
But what's far more irksome — big-picture wise — is the lack of productivity at first base. Yes, Ike Davis' struggles are even more disappointing than Tejada's.
Let's face it: We never expected much from Tejada. Sure, he hit .284 and .289 in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and was relatively sure-handed in the field. It appeared that he would grow into a serviceable major-league player, but you could see from a mile away that there was no great talent there. This was no Jose Reyes. He didn't show great range, couldn't run much, had no power and didn't put many balls in the gaps. At his peak, he was a solid line-drive singles hitter.
Davis, on the other hand, now that's a different story.
Selected in the first round –18th overall — by the Mets in the 2008 MLB Draft, Davis was a highly touted prospect from the get-go. At the time he was chosen, Baseball America listed him as the third-best college power hitter in the draft. The son of a former big leaguer, the tall lefty projected to be a fearsome slugger who complemented his offensive prowess with a Keith Hernandez-like glove at first base.
Ever since being called up to the big leagues in 2010, the 26-year-old has shown glimpses of superstardom, but he's never been able to stay hot — or even lukewarm — consistently.
Davis' freshman campaign was the best of his career, when he hit .264 with 19 home runs, 71 RBIs, 33 doubles and a .351 on-base percentage. He also shined in the field, making highlight-reel play after highlight-reel play and only committing nine errors in 146 games.
After that season, it appeared settled. It looked as if the Mets had a core piece, a slugging first baseman with Gold Glove ability who would be a middle-of-the-lineup presence and a terror for National League pitchers for years to come.
Davis' momentum carried into 2011, but it only lasted so long. The Arizona State product started off the season scorching hot, batting .302 with seven home runs, 25 RBIs and a .383 OBP in 129 at-bats. But on May 10, in a freak accident, Davis collided with David Wright while attempting to catch a popup near the pitcher's mound. Davis rolled his ankle, but the injury didn't appear to be serious.
It turns out it was. Davis never played another game after the collision, as his season shockingly ended prematurely.
From there, it was all downhill. Davis never got his groove back. He started off 2012 miserably, to the point where he consistently killed rallies batting in the middle of the lineup and you almost expected him to strike out every at-bat. He found his power stroke in the second half of the season — belting 20 homers after the All-Star break to finish with 32 — but ended up hitting just .227 with 141 strikeouts and a .308 on-base percentage in 156 games.
Davis was expected to rebound from his subpar campaign in 2013 — after all, he was coming off an injury-plagued season in 2012 — but he continued to look lost at the plate.
Davis struggled mightily yet again in the first half of 2013. The difference? He never turned it around. His poor play earned him a demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas, and his final stat line was an ugly .205 batting average with just nine home runs and 33 RBIs in 103 games. He continued to swing and miss at an alarming rate, striking out 101 times in 317 at-bats.
Fast forward to the present.
General manager Sandy Alderson attempted to deal the Minnesota native throughout the offseason — and is reportedly still trying to do so — and Davis complained when a reporter revealed that he concealed an injury last year. Meanwhile, his father called out the Mets for the public trade speculation surrounding his son.
Because of Davis' slow starts the past two seasons, the Mets wanted to get him a ton of at-bats in camp to get the kinks out ahead of March 31.
How'd that work out? Davis, nursing a calf injury, has had just six — SIX — at-bats down in Florida. He's struck out in three of those at-bats. Projected to be the Opening Day starter, it's hard to imagine he'll be ready to go for the start of the season.
So there you have it. Instead of having a young slugger to complement Wright for years to come, the Mets have a contact-challenged, undependable liability who is fragile — both mentally and physically. He's cost New York countless games in the past, and there's no reason to believe that he won't continue costing them games moving forward. At one point you could argue that Davis had the potential to be a combination of Joey Votto and Hernandez. If you said that now, you'd deservedly get laughed out of the room.
At this point, it's debatable whether or not he's good enough to start for any of the 30 major-league clubs.
Oh, and for a cash-strapped franchise like the Mets, his contract should be a bargain. Instead, it's a burden. The Mets have had the unenviable task of having to fill many holes over the years — and they still have many to fill — but first base wasn't supposed to be one of them, and that's debilitating for this franchise.
What's the solution now? Unless Davis miraculously returns to form, Alderson has four options, none of which is optimal. He can trade Davis for virtually nothing just to get rid of him — and get something, anything in return — he can trade one of the Mets' coveted young arms for a promising bat or he can spend big bucks on a free agent next offseason. The least realistic choice is to mix and match until 18-year-old Dominic Smith gets the call to Queens. That will be a long, long time from now.
Davis wasn't supposed to be the problem. He was supposed to be part of the solution. And the fact that he hasn't been — and likely never will be — is nothing short of crippling.
Brad Kallet is an editor and columnist for CBSNewYork.com. He has written for TENNIS.com, MLB.com and SMASH Magazine, among others. You can follow him on Twitter @brad_kallet.
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During one of my last weekends in Europe, I went to London with my buddy Caleb to meet up with our friend Collin who was doing a London study abroad program. We ate pies and pasties, saw Wicked on West End, watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, and ambled through the Kensington gardens at sunset. After the perfect London weekend, we settled down in an authentic British pub. The conversation quickly turned to our different study-abroad programs. Collin asked Caleb and I what the group dynamics had been like in Maastricht. We paused for a long while, searching our brains for a less cliché version of what we knew we were going to have to say.
"We're a family."
When I signed up for this study abroad trip, I knew practically no one who would be in Maastricht with me this summer. Two and a half months later, I came back with a family. I know, I know, save the sappy stuff for Jon Green novels and Hallmark cards, but I can't help it.
We were a family.
The highlight of these college study abroad trips is supposed to be a destination or an excursion, paragliding in Switzerland or touring the Vatican in Rome. The highlight is supposed to be something unique to the place you went to, something you paid for, a brief opportunity in your life to do something unique or daring or adventurous. But as I look back on a summer in Europe, I realize that the highlight of this trip was so much more than a picture on a postcard. The highlight of this trip was family—the absurd, entertaining, and loving community that happened here amongst a bunch of strangers during eleven short weeks.
If my last post about Europe was about a destination, I'd be doing a disservice to this trip and what it's really been about. This trip was about a new family, so this post is going to tell you about mine. I could assign a familial role to everybody on this trip and tell you what I love about them, but class starts tomorrow and I don't have time. Here's just a sampler of a few members of my Maastricht family— people who mean the world to me.
The Family
Patrick—the angsty younger brother
I don't know what this trip would have been like without my best buddy Patty Ice on it, but I know it wouldn't have been nearly as enjoyable or enlightening. Patrick is one of the most fun, genuine and hilarious people I've ever met, and rooming with him over here has been unreal. He's pretty mediocre at doing the dishes, his hipster music hurts my eardrums, and his hip street-wear makes me feel self-conscious, but I love this dude and I wouldn't trade traveling Europe with him for anything.
Caleb—the responsible older brother
Caleb was my closest friend coming into the trip, so I knew we'd have fun together. I didn't, however, realize that we'd jump into canals and hike up mountains and float down rivers together. Caleb was more clutch than Michael Jordan on this trip. His responsible self kept me from getting on approximately 27 wrong trains. He also was always there with a verse or word of encouragement whenever I was feeling down.
Joy—the loud younger sister
Never, ever, in all my life, have I met anyone with a name that so perfectly describes their personality. Joy radiates joy, all the time and everywhere. It bounces off the Teikyo walls and echoes around wherever she is. But that's not the only thing that echoed. Joy skipped the grade where everybody else learned what an inside voice was, so whether she's on a table making an impromptu speech or winning a dance-off in a nightclub, you're gonna hear this girl coming.
Lainey—that mom that nobody messes with
Lainey has this story she likes to tell about this neighborhood gang that she told off with a pocket knife at age 6. That story goes a long way in describing Lainey—she's incredibly caring, she won't stand for injustice, she's the most loyal person you'll ever meet, and she's a teeny bit crazy. She's also a double black belt, so don't mess with her.
Caroline—the older sister you always want to be around
The routine became pretty scheduled near the end of our time in Maastricht. Ask Caroline if I can do homework in her room, and then sit at the center table together with our laptops accomplishing nothing school-related. Homework was code for excellent conversation, travel plans, and a few cups of mint tea. Caroline never wants the spotlight, but I'm gonna shine it on her for a second just because she deserves it—She radiates Jesus, joy, and compassion really, really well.
Allie—the crazy cousin
Allie is that cousin who you're always excited to see during the holidays because their life is much more cool than yours is. At any given moment, Allie is doing one of five things—laughing, climbing trees, falling off her bike, or asking deep and really cool questions. She's also a pioneer. Not only did she start our Maastricht Bible study, but she became, to my knowledge, the first Baylor in Maastricht student to get shocked by an electric fence while over here in Europe(note: if it's making a buzzing sound, don't touch it.)
Tim—crazy uncle #1
Tim is not your ordinary Baylor student—he's about 45 years old and he has a gray beard. He fits the crazy uncle label to a T. Every component of the person is there: the rock 'n roll obsession, the bizarre hobby(he's studying the history of medieval monasteries), and the occasional comment that makes your parents blush. Tim showed me a lot on this trip about growing up, rock 'n roll history, and how old churches and old people have a lot they can teach us about the way things are and the way things ought to be.
Connor—crazy uncle #2
Connor Hook is a living legend. Whether he is getting concussed in the Paris subway, offering literary critiques in class using his colorful, questionable vocabulary, or frequenting his favorite Maastricht café nightly, Connor goes for it. He's a younger, slightly more turnt-up version of crazy uncle #1. Connor made Maastricht more enjoyable and a whole lot more ridiculous.
Hayley—the "chill" cousin
You know the chaos of the Thanksgiving meal at noon that makes you want to duck under the table like there's a bombing raid going on above your heads? Hayley is that chill cousin you gravitate towards during those moments because she's just. so. chill. But what does chill even mean? It means people are at home around you, feel heard by you, and want to be more like you. And that describes Hayley to a T. Except for that time at the nightclub in Prague when ABBA came on. That Hayley was less chill.
Dr. Rust—Dad
We couldn't have asked for a better program director. Dr. Rust was there for us whenever we needed anything. He gave us a long leash but was firm when he needed to be. More than anything, Dr. Rust wanted us to have an incredible summer in Europe and did whatever it took to make that happen. His midterms might have been cruel, but I don't know if I've ever been around a more caring, loving person who would literally do anything for any of us.
If there's been one overarching narrative to this summer abroad, it's been that who you're with is way more important than where you are. My Maastricht family made my Maastricht trip incredible, and I can't thank everybody on this trip enough for being so fun, welcoming, and loving during this summer abroad.
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:16


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Chapter 1: 6745: Major findings of the Australia CSI Study
Chapter 2: 6746: Customer Requirements at the Service Centre
Chapter 3: 6739: Capped Price Servicing
Chapter 4: 6734: Performance of the Highest Ranked Make
Chapter 5: 6744: What Stands Out for the Australian Market?
SINGAPORE: 4 December 2013 — In order to improve the overall after-sales service experience among vehicle owners in Australia, service centres need to adapt to the changing needs and requirements of customers, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2013 Australia Customer Service Index (CSI) Study SM released today.
Overall satisfaction with the vehicle service experience at authorised service centres in Australia declines to 783 (on a 1,000-point scale) in 2013, an 8-point decrease from 2012. Satisfaction among vehicle owners in households with children decreases by 13 points to 767, while satisfaction among urbanites decreases by 12 points to 772 year over year. Notably, 35 percent of customers taking their car for service have children in their households and 27 percent of all service customers in the study live in a city.
"Prominent this year is not only the overall drop in satisfaction among customers taking their vehicle in for a service, but also how drivers with children are recording some of the lowest scores in the study," says Gordon Shields, director at J.D. Power Asia Pacific, Singapore.
Among the 19 percent of vehicle owners who remain at the service centre while their vehicle is serviced, satisfaction is higher when a broad range of facilities and amenities are available during their wait. Service centres offering four or fewer facilities and amenities gain an average overall satisfaction of 774 compared with 859 for centres that offer five or more.
The study shows that only 14 percent of service centres offer Wi-Fi, and only five percent have a children's playground. This is in stark contrast to other markets, like China, which has 36 percent of service centres providing a children's playground or 88 percent with Internet access . Satisfaction levels increase significantly when Wi-Fi is offered at the dealership compared with when it's not (837 vs. 774 points), and if a playground is available (835 vs. 780 points).
According to the study, 29 percent of vehicle owners need alternative transportation when leaving their vehicle for service at the dealership or service centre. Among vehicle owners who need alternative transportation, 50 percent are offered a free ride; 34 percent are offered a free loan vehicle; and 11 percent are not offered an alternative. Overall satisfaction among vehicle owners who are not provided a transportation option is 704 points--79 points below the industry average.
Nearly one-fifth (19%) of vehicle owners do not receive a commitment from their dealer regarding the time their vehicle will be ready. Among the 12 percent of vehicle owners who indicate their committed time was missed, satisfaction is 151 points lower than among those whose serviced vehicle was ready on time (657 vs. 808, respectively).
Offering capped-price servicing increases the likelihood of securing repeat business for service centres. More than one-half (52 percent) of vehicle owners who received capped-price servicing indicate they will revisit their service centre or dealership for post-warranty work, compared with 45 percent among those who did not receive capped pricing.
More than one-fourth (28%) of vehicle owners indicate their vehicle was both washed and vacuumed during their service visit, compared with 27 percent in 2012 and 15 percent in 2011. Moreover, satisfaction among vehicle owners whose vehicle was cleaner after service than before service is 829, compared with 757 among vehicle owners whose vehicle was not cleaned, and 587 among those whose vehicle was returned less clean after service than it was upon arrival at the service centre.
Among vehicle owners who are highly satisfied (satisfaction scores 893 or higher) with the dealer's overall service performance, 85 percent say they "definitely would" revisit the service dealer for post-warranty service. In contrast, only 10 percent of highly dissatisfied vehicle owners (satisfaction scores of 699 points or lower) say the same.
"It is becoming increasingly important for dealers and service centres to be sensitive of vehicle owners' time constraints," said Shields. "Delivering on promised service times, providing quicker service options, as well as better amenities and facilities, will ensure customers are able to be more productive during their service visit and, in turn, further enhance the customer experience."
Australia Customer Satisfaction Rankings
The largest drop in satisfaction in 2013 is due to the decline in scores in four factors: vehicle pick-up (-10 points); service quality (-9 points); service facility (-8 points); and service advisor (-8 points). Among the 12 brands ranked in this study, Mazda ranks highest with a score of 804. Mazda performs particularly well in service facility and service quality. Toyota ranks second (802), while Subaru (801), Honda (798) and Nissan (787) round out the five highest-ranking brands.
Now in its fourth year, the study measures overall satisfaction with the vehicle service experience at authorised service centres by examining five factors (listed in order of importance): service quality; vehicle pick-up; service advisor; service initiation; and service facility. Overall satisfaction is measured on a 1,000-point scale, with a higher score indicating higher satisfaction.
The 2013 Australia Customer Service Index (CSI) Study is based on responses from 4,421 owners who purchased their new vehicle between August 2008 and September 2013 and took their vehicle for service between August 2012 and September 2013. The study was fielded in August and September 2013.
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Release date: December 26, 1973
Director: William Friedkin
Ellen Burstyn,
Max von Sydow,
Lee J. Cobb,
Kitty Winn,
Jack MacGowran,
Jason Miller,
Linda Blair and
William O'Malley
The Exorcist is the sensational, terrifying horror story about devil possession and the eventual exorcism of the demonic force from a young girl (of a divorced family). The Exorcist was popular for being one of the biggest box-office successes (and one of the first 'blockbusters' in movie history, this was before Jaws (1975)), and surpassing The Godfather (1972) as the biggest cash making film of its time. And it remains one of the only horror films nominated for Best Picture. However, it was also one of the most hated films for its controversial content. Roman Polanski's thriller - Rosemary's Baby (1968) played upon similar fears of demonic possession. Originally X-rated, the movie was released as an uncut 'R' rating which allowed minors to view the film if accompanied by an adult.
The film's screenplay - a horror-tinged western as well as a tle of good vs evil, was faithfully based upon author William Peter Blatty's 1971 best-selling horror novel of the same name. Academy-Award winning director William Friedkin (previously known for The French Connection) created a terrifying, horror film masterpiece, with sensational, nauseating, horrendous special effects (360 degree head-rotation, self-mutilation/masturbation with a crucifix, the spewing of green puke, a mixture of split-pea soup and oatmeal, etc.). The movie also featured the excellent acting by the Linda Blair, who played the helpless girl possessed by demons. The recognizable opening instrumental tune, titled Tubular Bells (by Mike Oldfield), eventually became a #1 single on the Billboard charts - and the first big seller for Virgin Records.
To most viewers, the best aspects of the story are overshadowed by the horror and absolutely terrifying appearance of Regan in her exorcist guise. The creepy eyes and voice are enough to give most people nightmares. The book focuses on the philosophical issues and it is, by far, not as scary as the visuals and audio of the actual film. Either way, it has something for everyone.
So why is "The Exorcist" so scary? Well, the visuals created by the special effects are probably the most obvious reason for most people. No one can argue that Regan's demonic face is one of the most horrific faces ever seen in a film. Then, the voice of the exorcist is another truly scary aspect. No one who watches the film will be able to forget her raspy voice. Then the the foul (sometimes hilarious) language uttered by the exorcist, which isn't too scary of course, some people will feel a bit awkward to hear such crude language in the context of which it is spoken here. Finally, some viewers will find the idea of being possessed by a demon or anyone or anything truly horrifying.
All of the actors do an excellent job performing. Jason Miller plays Father Damien Karras, Ellen Burstyn plays Chris MacNeil, Max von Sydow plays Father Lankester Merrin, Lee J. Cobb plays Det. Lt. William F. Kinderman, and Linda Blair plays Regan MacNeil. These are the stars of the film and each does his/her part to make a truly believable cast of characters.
The special effects are perfect and are even good by today's standards. There is very little blood or gore. Both are in the film but are not gory - more gross than gory, due to their context. The highlight is definitely Regan's exorcist head, which is quite a disturbing thing. The bed jumping, the demon girl floating in air, the infamous spider walk scene, and others device help create more terror.
The music is also very good. Who can forget the theme song, "Tubular Bells"? That will go down in the cinematic history of theme songs.
The atmosphere is a thing of beauty. Everything from the acting to the visuals, the music, the ideas all act to create a perfect force of creepy terror. Great directing by William Friedkin; every scene is setup to show horror - even the most subtle scenes
"The Exorcist" is truly a classic horror film that will also make you think about your life and life in general. It is original and just a fun movie to see (unlike the biased "true story" courtroom drama known as "The Exorcism of Emily Rose"). Watch it for the horror. Watch it for the acting. Watch it for the exorcist face. Watch it for any reason, just be sure to watch it!
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Update your living space with these clever and quirky DIY ideas
Retro wallpaper gets a new life as a floor-to-ceiling artwork
For flights of fancy, try transforming a plain wall into a whimsical work of art.
What you'll need
Wallpaper 'Tree', made of vintage wallpaper by Inke Heiland (glue and brush included), large roll of butcher's paper, cloth, ladder (if you've selected a large work as pictured), and someone to help you.
On your marks
After cleaning the wall you've chosen to adorn, place a protective layer of butcher's paper on the floor. Lay the wallpaper 'tree' flat – tree-side down – and apply glue all over. Then, starting from the base, roll the 'tree' onto the wall (this is when you'll need your ladder and a helping hand).
Once applied, use a cloth to wipe over the wallpaper to remove bubbles, working from the centre out. Attach the wallpaper leaves using the same method (the branches, trunk and leaves of this wallpaper artwork come laser-cut in separate parts).
Tip The project will take up to half a day. Allow the rest of the day for drying.
Enjoy the dramatic shadowplay that this rattan-and-wire structure will create on your walls
What you'll need
A wire/rattan lobster pot, four 15cm lengths of fishing trace (18kg breaking strain) with built-in hooks, one-metre-long fishing trace (30kg breaking strain), set of aluminium sleeves (pack of 6), pliers, a few metres of brown cloth covered cable, spring toggle cup hook, bakelite-style lamp holder and bulb.
On your marks
To rig up the pot to the ceiling, cut off the swivels from the 15cm long fishing trace wires and clip the other ends onto the four points of the lobster pot's top frame. Thread the heavier gauge trace wire through each of the four lighter trace wire loops and thread the tail through an aluminium sleeve. Form a loop by threading the trace wire back through the same sleeve, leaving a 2cm loop. Crush the sleeve with pliers and trim any excess wire that's protruding.
Mark the position on the ceiling. Use a spring toggle cup hook (for plasterboard) for a ceiling fixing point. Decide how low you want the light to hang and create another loop in the one-metre-long trace wire at the right point, and cut off any excess wire with pliers. Test the loops are strong, then suspend from the ceiling hook.
Next, call in a licensed electrician to replace the existing light flex from the ceiling rose with new flex in the desired drop length. Fix the cable to the cup hook by using a small, clear cable-tie. Fit the bulb and feed it into the lobster pot. Turn the power on.
Branch out and display everything from jugs to jewellery with this functional artwork
By combining wall art and sturdy hooks, you can display almost anything – crockery in the kitchen, jewellery in the bedroom or bags in the hall.
What you'll need
A graphic wall sticker or stencil set, hooks, spray-paint (to colour hooks if the initial finish doesn't suit), a drill and any crucial tools for securing hooks.
On your marks
Paint your hooks the same colour as your wall art. Decide on your wall art placement, ensuring you can reach the highest point. Apply your wall sticker or stencil. Mark the wall where you wish to fix hooks (check you have the right drill bits), then attach them.
Tip When positioning, think about what you'll be hanging – for example, you will need plenty of space below if you are hanging necklaces on hooks.
Bring butterflies inside by creating a one-of-a-kind artwork
Creative thinking comes to play when choosing paper – use different sizes, textures, colours and patterns.
What you'll need
Selection of patterned and plain papers, such as pages from old books, coloured paper, newsprint or even sheets of music. Scissors, double-sided tape and an old picture frame with the back and glass removed.
On your marks
Source varied butterfly shapes either from the internet or copyright-free books, then print or photocopy them as templates. Trace the shapes onto your selection of papers and cut out. Fold each pair of butterfly wings upwards to create a gorgeous floating, 3D effect.
Using double-sided tape, attach the body of the butterflies to the wall and hang the frame around your artistic arrangement.
Tip Thicker papers will help to create the 3D effect.
It doesn't have to be Christmas to decorate a tree indoors
When the leaves fall in winter, choose a knobbly, lichen-licked branch to festoon indoors with these big, bold dahlia-shaped pompoms.
What you'll need
Tissue paper (50 x 70cm), scissors, florist's wire, large branch.
On your marks
Stack 10 sheets of tissue paper. Fold stack repeatedly along the 70cm edge every 4cm, resembling a concertina. Fold sharply until you're left with a thick folded piece, measuring 4 x 50cm. Cut and fold a 45cm length of florist's wire, slipping it over onto the centre of the folded tissue piece. Twist to secure. Trim both ends of your folded tissue piece into sharp points.
Next, begin separating each single layer of tissue on both sides of the wire. Work slowly, being careful to separate each layer as close to the centre as possible. This will create the fullness of your pompom. Attach to your branch with the remaining length of florist's wire.
TIP Experiment with slightly different effects by trimming the tips of your pompoms with a rounded edge or using more or less layers of tissue paper.
- Taken from '82 Modern Style Ideas'; £12.99 (€15.70), published by Murdoch Books
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The Beavers started off the match strong, leading 6-5 in the first set following a service ace from junior Sakthi Vetrivel (Redmond, Wash. / Overlake School). The Poets proceeded to go on a brief run before Caltech countered with a scoring run of its own. Caltech won nine of the set's final 16 points but ran out of real estate to potentiall steal the set. Caltech also started fast in the second set, opening scoring on a 5-3 run following two attacking errors from the Poets. Sophomore Alexa Lauiner (Ortonville, Mich. / Brandon) led the Beavers with eight kills and freshman Christine Yu (Fremont, Calif. / Mission San Jose) followed up with seven kills of her own.
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Boise's Crow Inn ridge soaring site is now owned by the city of Boise! http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/idaho/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621597/Local.News/Boise.Buys.Hammer.Flat Not to be developed into houses and strip malls
Aaron Beck Now that it is publicly owned and not slated for development do we pilots continue the status quo or should we look into options through the foundation for free flight? Utah pilots? People with experience? Ideas?
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