Last Minute Halloween Costumes For Kids And Adults

Are you a ultimate slacker? Got invited to a Halloween party at the last minute? You ordered a Halloween costume weeks ago and now the costume party is tomorrow and no Halloween costume arrived? And now you are hurrying up to look on a very quick, simple and easy to make Halloween costume? Well, worry no more! With just a few minutes and a few household items, you can put together an original, creative Halloween costume that will impress your friends and make you seem prepared

If you need to come up with a Halloween costume ideas quickly, here are a few easy last minute costume ideas. They probably won't win you any contests, but they are easy to pull off, or might spark another idea.

Last Minute Halloween Costumes For Kids And Adults

Last Minute Halloween Costumes Ideas For Kids And Adults

Quick Easy Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids and Adults - The Puns

If you are trying to come up with an easy last minute Halloween costume, think about puns. Costumes based on puns usually require little effort. Here are two pun examples:

Green with Envy - Dress in green. Attach or write the letter "N" and the letter "V" somewhere on you.
Raining Cats and Dogs - Grab an umbrella and a few toys of cats and dogs. Secure those toys to the top of the umbrella.

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids and Adults
- Cardboard Box or Paper

A cardboard box can be the start of many ideas such as these Halloween costumes:

iPod - Wear a cardboard box or poster paper, and decorate it to look like an iPod.
Myspace, Facebook, or Twitter Page - Using a cardboard box or poster board, create a life-size version of your myspace, facebook, or twitter account. It's most realistic if you can assemble it where your head is in the position of your normal profile photo. An additional idea is to wear the poster board or a white shirt where either you can add status updates to your page throughout the night or friends can write comments on it for you.
Self-Portrait - Use the cardboard box to create a frame for your face.

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids and Adults - Accessories

If you're short on ideas for a last minute Halloween costume, check around for accessories that could transform your everyday look into something else.

Amazing Race Contestant - Put on a backpack and create the clue card. Since the show is based on couples, this works best if two people do it together.


Creative Last Minute Halloween Costume For Adults and Kids - The Black Eyed Peas
So easy. So clever. Wear black pants and a white shirt. Get some black makeup cream or black eyeliner and draw a circle around one eye to look like a black eye. With a fat permanent marker or some black felt, make a huge black "P" on your chest. Pow. You're a black-eyed pea. Several people together in this creative Halloween costume look cute as well.

Creative Last Minute Halloween Costume For Adults and Kids - Smartie Pants
Easy and adorable. You just can't beat a Halloween costume that doesn't involve makeup or heels! Simply stop by a grocery store or convenience store and pick up a few bags of Smarties wrapped candy.Get an old pair of jeans. Use tacky glue, clear packing tape or a box of safety pins and affix a few dozen Smarties to your jeans. Poof. You're Smarty Pants!

There you have it! An easy to make, unique and very clever Last Minute Halloween Costumes Ideas for kids and adults! Enjoy the Halloween party.!

Briarhurst Manor Ghost Hunters

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Briarhurst Manor Ghost Hunters

The Manitou's Briarhurst Manor is built by Dr. William Bell and family back in 1874 will be featured for an entire show on the SCi-Fi Network's "Ghost Hunters" Wednesday night, Oct. 28. So It can be the "Briarhurst Manor Ghost Hunters" show.

FOX21 News checked in Tuesday to see what the buzz is all about and learned some former visitors have never checked out.

"Welcome to the Briarhurst Manor. Come in if you dare," say Erik and Tammila Wright, the Briarhurst Manor's directors of Historic and Paranormal Research.

"Vases fly across the room, silverware spinning on plates, things grabbing you that you can't see," adds Erik says.

"That will get your attention," laughs Tammila.

With 26 years experience -- more than a year at Manitou's historic residence, you might call the Wright's your ghost hosts.

Briarhurst Manor's president Ken Healey believes we're all just guests in someone else's house. "I've always considered that. We're here as caretakers to keep the place alive and well," adds Healey.

"If you don't believe in ghosts, come here if you're a skeptic. You won't be when you leave," explains Erik Wright.

Briarhurst Manor Ghost Hunters - Date and Schedule

The Briarhurst Manor is having a "Ghost Hunters" premiere party Wednesday night, Oct. 28, with another showing and costume ball on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Enjoy the Briarhurst Manor Ghost Hunters party!

Read more of this story in this post.

Lil Wayne No Ceilings Mixtape Download

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Lil Wayne No Ceilings mixtape download is quite a popular term today and I think, for the coming few days! Some websites said that the mixtape leaked. The Lil Wayne No Ceilings mixtape is not yet released, as far as I know.

According to MTV.COM

No Ceilings? Not just yet! Lil Wayne is still in the studio working on his latest mixtape. On Wednesday morning (October 27) several songs from No Ceilings leaked onto the Internet, but the Young Money camp has assured MTV News that Weezy is still working on the mixtape (two songs from which leaked on the day of his guilty plea for attempted gun possession last week) and the full product will not land until Halloween.

Among the leaks is an interlude where Wayne explains why he wanted to make this project.

"Welcome," he says. "I appreciate you for having this. If you got this, if you're listening to this, thank you. This is for you. It's a big thank you for coming out to all the days and nights on tours, for coming and supporting me every single night. Even if you didn't come to the tour, it's just thank you."
Lil Wayne No Ceilings Mixtape Download

So no downloads for now! We have to wait for the official release of this No Ceilings mixtape by Lil Wayne.

So You Think You Can Dance Billy Bell

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

So You Think You Can Dance Billy Bell Leaves Competition Because Of An Illness

So You Think You Can Dance Billy Bell leaves the competition because of an illness.

"Top 20 dancer Billy Bell has left SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE due to illness and will be replaced by Brandon Dumlao, 21, a Hip Hop dancer from Concord, CA. Dumlao will join the Top 20 this week as they compete on the first two-hour performance show Tuesday, Oct. 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX."

“We are disappointed that Billy cannot continue dancing in the competition on the advice of his doctor and wish him a speedy recovery,” said executive producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe. “However, we are fortunate that Brandon Dumlao has agreed to return.”

So You Think You Can Dance Billy Bell Illness

Brandon Dumlao joins previously announced finalists – Phillip Attmore, Channing Cooke, Ariana Debose, Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Russell Ferguson, Mollee Gray, Karen Hauer, Kevin Hunte, Jakob Karr, Noelle Marsh, Pauline Mata, Kathryn McCormick, Legacy Perez, Bianca Revels, Peter Sabasino, Ellenore Scott, Victor Smalley and Nathan Trasoras – as they compete to become America’s Favorite Dancer.

So You Think You Can Dance Contestant Billy Bell with his family, thanks his fans and supporters for the love and great support they give to Billy Bell all through out the competition.

Halloween Costumes For College Students

Halloween party is a great and one of the most waited party for college students. It gives students another reason to throw an awesome party. It also gives students the chance to have fun by wearing costumes of their own. Of course, the costumes that college students will wear are slightly different than those your elementary student may pick out. Below are some ideas I find really cool as a Halloween costumes for college students.

Your favorite band or music group Halloween costume
There are plenty of reasons why this is a good idea. It allows a group of people to dress up and then go out together. There are only about a billion music acts to choose from, giving the group a plethora of choices. This idea is also very cheap.

Timeless Mario and Luigi Halloween college costume
I can't emphasize it enough. People my age love old school video games. I've seen Mario and Luigi costumes at Halloween parties since as long as I can remember. This is always a popular idea and, once again, this is a relatively cheap idea.
Mario Luigi Halloween costume for college students

The school mascot as a Halloween costume
This idea isn't nearly as cheap as the previous three. That's not the point, though. You go to a party as the school mascot and you are drinking for free all night long. Awesome. Well, be sure that you are allowed to wear that mascot character of yours in all o

Beyonce and the Single Ladies (group of girls/guys or mixed)
This costume will be such a hit at the party especially if you can convicnce some guys to dress up in leotards.
Beyonce Single Ladies Halloween Costume for Students

True Blood Characters
You can do this costume with a few girls and have them dress as as the waitresses at Merlottes. You just need cute gym shorts, tight white tee with homemade Merlottes logo (you can also buy these online and at Newbury Comics stores), waitressing apron, bottle of true blood and maybe a few fake vampire bites.

Twilight Characters in New Moon
Do the Bella/Edward/Jacob love triangle and have the one guy in jean cutoffs and a werewolf mask, one guy dressed as an angsty teen vamp with crazy hair and vampire fangs, and then one girl next door (hoodie and jeans).

I hope that you find the above Halloween costume ideas for college students great for you and your friends. Enjoy the Halloween party!

Funny Halloween Costume Ideas For Women

Girls don't want to be left behind with their costumes and get up this Halloween. They want to be unique and the center of attention or attraction (although not all girls do like that way).

If you need some kind of costume ideas or patterns that won't cost that much, it is really a good idea to have a homemade Halloween costume ideas for women. Although, the typical vampiress, witch and other traditional Halloween ideas for women are still popular, those funny Halloween costume ideas for women is still a hit.

Below are some good images or patterns that women might find useful. Here it is.

Halloween Costume Ideas For Women

Beer Girl Costume
Funny Halloween Costume Ideas For Women1

Jane Jetson Costume
Funny Halloween Costume Ideas For Women2

Teen Judy Jetson Outfit
Halloween Costume Ideas For Women1

Sexy Women Spongebob Costume
Halloween Costume Ideas For Women2

Lucille Ball Costume
Halloween Costume Ideas For Women3

Hope you like the above unique Halloween costume ideas for women. Oh, if you need some more ideas, please continue reading below.

Funny Halloween Costume Ideas For Men And Women

Looking for a cheap, easy, fast, funny costume this Halloween? Try one of these ideas, sure to be a hit when trick-or-treating or at parties.

1) Dress up as you normally do. If someone asks what you are, tell them you're a werewolf. If they ask why you have no hair or fangs, explain that it's not a full moon.

2) Get a bag of white balloons and a box. Put the box over your head and cut out holes for your arms. Paint the box a bright color and the word "soap" across it. Then tape the bubbles to the top of the box around your shoulders and head.

3) Tape a bunch of green or purple balloons all over yourself (wear green or brown clothing underneath). Go as a bunch of grapes.

4) Wear brown clothes. Get a package of fall silk leaves for decorating (you can get 50 in a pack for about a dollar at craft stores). Tape them all over your arms and on a hat. Get a stuffed bird and perch it on your head. Go as a tree.

5) Wrap yourself in a roll of orange felt. Cut armholes and put an orange ski cap on your head. Go as a carrot stick.

6) Safety-pin a bunch of cheap watches and costume jewelry on the inside of your coat. Go as a con man.

7) Get a large box and paint it white, green or tan. Make a hole at the top for your head and armholes. Glue on some magnets and some post-it notes with shopping lists and phone numbers. Go as a refrigerator.

8) Get a roll of orange yarn and a few bags of roasted pumpkin seeds. Glue them all over a cheap orange sweat suit. Go as pumpkin guts.

9) Wear a t-shirt displaying your favorite brand of booze. Get a foil pie plate, punch two holes in it at either end, and run string through it. Put it on your head like a hat and tie it. You're a bottle of your favorite drink.

10) Glue some (clean) garbage all over a sweat suit. Go as a trash heap.

11) Throw a white sheet over your head, and cut a hole for your head to come through. Wear a yellow hat and paint your face yellow with make up. Go as a fried egg.

12) Get a poster board, make up a funny advertisement and paint it on. Hang it around your neck and go as a billboard.

13) Put on your rattiest clothes and get a toy shopping cart. Fill it with junk. Go as a shopping cart/bag lady.

14) Dress like a mailman. Get a stuffed dog and sew it's mouth to your pant leg.

15) Get an gorilla costume. Get one of those headbands with the springs on it, but remove the silver balls from the end and glue on tiny toy air planes. Carry a little Barbie doll in an evening gown and you're King Kong.

There you have it, enjoy your Halloween costume ideas ideally for women.!

NFL Teams Pumpkin Carving Patterns

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

NFL Team Logo Pumpkin Carving Patterns And Templates

NFL fanatics and supporters
wanted their pumpkins to reflect and symbolize their NFL team. So I want to share with you a simple and basic NFL team pumpkin images and patterns. Below are the resources of your favorite football team pumpkin stencils and templates.

NFL Team Logo Pumpkin Carving Patterns

Denver Broncos Pumpkin Carving Patterns
http://www.spookmaster.com/pumpkin-carving-patterns-denver-broncos.htm

Boston Red Sox Pumpkin Carving Patterns
http://www.yankeehalloween.com/store/6bostonredsox-lg.html

Philadelphia Eagles Pumpkin Stencil Templates
http://www.spookmaster.com/pumpkin-carving-patterns-philadelphia-eagles.htm

Green Bay Packers Pumpkin Stencil Patterns
http://www.spookmaster.com/pumpkin-carving-patterns-green-bay-packers.htm

There you have it! The most sought after NFL - Football Teams pumpkin carving templates. If you happen to know some more resources, please feel free to share it at the comment section! Thanks.

Halloween Costumes You Can Make At Home

Below are some ideas of Halloween costumes that are simple, unique and pretty cheap homemade costumes. All of the below Halloween costume ideas are DIY Halloween costumes.

Edward Scissorhands Halloween Costume
All you need is some creativity. An old leather jacket and a great hairstyle will complete this DIY Halloween costume.
Edward Scissorhands DIY Halloween Costume

Balloon Boy Halloween Costume
Who will forget the Balloon boy? Well, Falcon Heene aka Balloon boy is a huge hit so why not try to make your child or yourself a balloon boy? Its very cheap and very easy to do.
Balloon Boy DIY Halloween Costume

Those are just two of many cheap homemade Halloween costumes that you can find only for free! So start now and enjoy. Halloween is near, so let the costume preparation begin!

Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhand Movie Information
Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 comedy-drama fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film tells the story of an artificial man named Edward, an unfinished creation, who has scissors for hands. Edward is taken in by a suburban family.

Edward Scissorhand Costume
Wanted to have an Edward Scissorhand costume for Halloween? Follow the basic steps below for you to create your own Edward Scissorhand costume.

Edward Scissorhands Halloween Costume

Of course, first to look into is a leather belt and jacket. Old or new doesn't matter, just make sure, those belt and jacket or somewhat close to what Edward used.

Then, look for a black wig. Check Edward Scissorhands image for the pattern.

Look for some templates for the blades (online) on Edward Scissorhands hands and cut them out of foam core. A thick foam will do.

Paint them and glue them on to a pair of stretch gloves.

Add a little white face paint, black lipstick and a few (not real) scars and you are now close to Edward Scissorhands.

Sweet Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Monday, October 26, 2009

Pumpkin seed recipes are again, quite popular this season. Many people are in search for any good recipes that they may find really interesting, and of course, yummy to their taste buds. I noticed that, among those popular recipes they are searching are the roasted pumpkin seed recipe (which is very common) and the sweet pumpkin seed recipes. I know, parents want those sweet recipes for their kids this Halloween. I am not Martha Stewart but surely, I can give you a good pumpkin recipe that maybe, close to her creations, so here it is.

Sweet Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Sweet Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Sugar and Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Note: You may double or triple this recipe to match the volume of pumpkin seeds you have.

Sweet Pumpkin Seed Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 cup pumpkin seeds
* 1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or more, to taste
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
* 1/8 teaspoon allspice

Preparation:
1). Rinse seeds well and get as much of the pumpkin pulp off of them as possible.
2). Pat dry with paper towels. Don't let them dry completely on the paper towels, because they might stick!
3). Toss seeds with the butter, sugar, and spices.
4). Heat oven to 300°. Spread coated seeds in a shallow baking sheet, turning from time to time, for about 45 to 60 minutes, or until nicely browned and crunchy.

Enjoy your sweetened pumpkin seeds!

WIAA Football Playoffs

Saturday, October 24, 2009

WIAA Football Playoffs

WIAA announces its brackets for the WIAA state football playoffs, which begin on Tuesday.

Below is a preview of teams at the pairings involving Milwaukee area teams plus some information with other WIAA Football Playoffs divisions.

WIAA Football Playoffs Division 1 brackets:

Madison West (5-4, 5-4) at (1) Waukesha West (7-0, 9-0) and Janesville Parker (6-3, 6-3) at (4) Arrowhead (6-1, 7-1)

Hartford Union (5-2, 5-4) at (3) Verona Area (7-2, 7-2) and Oconomowoc (5-2, 5-4) at (2) Middleton (7-2, 7-2)

Racine Park (4-3, 6-3) at (1) Marquette (7-0, 9-0) and Milwaukee Hamilton (6-2, 6-3) at (4) Oak Creek (4-3, 6-3)

Kenosha Tremper (4-3, 5-4) at (3) Milwaukee Riverside (7-1, 8-1) at Pulaski Field and Milwaukee Bay/Lifelong Learning (5-3, 5-3) at (2) Kenosha Bradford.


WIAA Football Playoffs Division 2

Slinger (4-3, 5-4) travels to (1) Monona Grove (6-0, 9-0).

South Milwaukee (4-4, 5-4) travels to Milwaukee South Stadium to play (1) Milwaukee Bradley Tech (8-0, 8-1).

Whitnall (6-2, 7-2) travels to (4) Lake Geneva Badger (5-2, 7-2).

Milwaukee North (4-4, 4-5) at (2) Waterford (6-1, 8-1).

But here are two first-round games I would like to see - Sussex Hamilton (6-2, 7-2) at (4) Cedarburg (6-1, 8-1) and Greendale (6-2, 7-2) at (3) Franklin (6-1, 7-2).

WIAA Football Playoffs Division 3

(1) Wisconsin Lutheran (7-0, 7-2) opens against Milwaukee Lutheran (4-3, 5-4) and New Berlin West (5-3, 5-4) travels to (4) Union Grove (5-2, 6-3). I don't see the Vikings having trouble in either of its first two games.

(3) Brown Deer (6-2, 7-2) gets to host a game having placed second in the Woodland Black Division, but their opponent is a third-place team which finished behind Waukesha West and Arrowhead - Catholic Memorial (5-2, 6-2) - ouch!

(2) New Berlin Eisenhower (7-1, 8-1) will host Whitefish Bay (4-3, 5-4), so I look forward to a Lion-Crusaders second round match-up.

(1) Pewaukee (8-0, 9-0) hosts Whitewater (4-3, 5-4). The Pirates have a good chance to get to the sectional finals if all goes right.

WIAA Football Playoffs Division 4

St. John's NW Military Academy (4-3, 5-4) has to face (2) Winnebago Lutheran Academy (6-1, 8-1).

There are four unbeaten teams in D4 - Northwestern (7-0, 9-0), Kewaunee (7-0, 9-0) and Big Foot (7-0, 9-0)

WIAA Football Playoffs Division 5

(4) Martin Luther (4-2, 5-3) hosts Dodgeland (4-3, 5-4).

Kenosha St. Joseph (3-3, 5-4) plays at (2) Cedar Grove-Belgium (7-0, 9-0).

Heritage Christian (5-2, 7-2) travels to (3) Oostburg (6-1, 8-1).

Colby (7-0, 9-0), Brillion (8-0, 9-0), Lancaster (5-0, 9-0), Saint Mary's Springs (7-0, 9-0) join Cedar Grove-Belgium (7-0, 9-0) as the five unbeaten teams in D5.

WIAA Football Playoffs Division 6

(2) Lake Country Lutheran hosts Deerfield (5-2, 5-4) at Kettle Moraine.

(3) Brookfield Academy (6-1, 8-1) and its offensive machine led by QB Daniel Ricci will host a good Algoma team (6-2, 6-3).

(4) Racine Lutheran (4-2, 7-2) will host Manitowoc Lutheran (5-3, 6-3) at Carthage College.

Flambeau (8-0. 9-0), Edgar (8-0, 9-0), Bangor (7-0, 9-0) and Shiocton (7-0, 9-0) are the four unbeaten teams in D6, all top-seeds, of course.

Site change: (4) Hurley (6-1, 8-1) will now host Thorp (7-2, 7-2) instead of playing the game at Clear Lake.

WIAA Football Playoffs Division 7

There is one local team in D7, defending state champion Burlington Catholic Central (6-0, 8-1), which will host Hustisford (3-3, 3-6).

There are three undefeated teams - Plum City (7-0, 9-0), Potosi (8-0, 9-0) and Gilman (9-0, 9-0).

Read more of this divisions and pairings information regarding WIAA Football Playoffs here:
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/65807277.html

WIAA Football Playoffs: Level 2 Pairings
http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/33223709.html

Crocodile Needlefish

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Crocodile needlefish Scientific Name: Tylosurus crocodilus Species: Needlefishes (Belonidae)

Crocodile needlefish
is also known as Hound Needlefish, Houndfish, Longtoms, Crocodile Longtom, Giant Longtom, Seagars, Gar, Alligator Gar, Garfish and Ocean Piper.

The Crocodile needlefish (Tylosurus crocodiles fodiator) has quite a scary reputation, since this elongated fish can injure humans with its sharp snout.

Found singly or in small groups close to shore over sand and reef areas. They feed on small surface fish. They are hunted by large fish like Tuna and can sometimes be seen leaping into the air and seeming to skip along on their tails on the surface of the water to escape predators.

crocodile needlefish
Crocodile Needlefish Photo

Crocodile needlefish is potentially dangerous at night when attracted to light as they leap out of the water and have been known to cause fatalities with their beaks!

Long time ago, a swimmer was nearly eviscerated by a crocodile needlefish in Hawaii. The Nineteen-year-old Tonga "Papio" Loumoli was diving at night in Hawaii when a four-foot-long crocodile needlefish sliced him from groin to breastbone.

Below, you will find more free pumpkin carving patterns templates that you may download, print and patterned to. I provided unique and one of a kind pumpkin carving templates for your enjoyment.Now, you don’t have to just carve scary traditional pumpink faces on pumpkins. There are many imaginative patterns, designs and templates, like smileys or emoticons that you can do and carve.

Many are still looking for Halloween pumpkin stencils patterns templates. Pumpkin designing, carving and decoration is a tradition that many people do during this time (Halloween) of the year. Feel free to choose from one of the many patterns below, I also provided the website url where you can download all of them free of charge.

halloween pumpkin carving patterns
halloween pumpkin carving patterns
halloween pumpkin carving patterns

Download all of the above pumpkin carving designs for free at this web page:
http://www.cyberhaunt.com/site/fun/carving/index.html

Blogger Is Down Error bX-5eka1d

Friday, October 23, 2009

Blogger Is Down Error bX-5eka1d

At 2:30 pm Philippines time, while im updating ang posting new article at my blogger.com or blogspot.com blog, I experienced a weird error.

Its a bX-5eka1d error. And I don't know what it means.

Blogger is down

Then I checked twitter and it was me who first tweeted about the error followed by the official blogger twitter account.

Blogger guys tweeted/says that

"We're investigating an outage on blogger.com. Thanks for your patience as we work to resolve this."

http://twitter.com/Blogger/statuses/5090914533

Update: All is ok now (since I can update my blog, lol).

Blogger Status - Statement

Spirit Halloween Locations

Friday, October 23, 2009

Spirit Halloween Store Locations, Information And Coupons

Spirit Halloween was founded out of the observation of a trend on the verge of explosion. Since the opening of its first store in 1983, Spirit Halloween store has experienced tremendous growth. In 1999 Spirit Halloween operated 63 seasonal locations throughout the United States and was acquired by Spencer Gifts LLC. Since its acquisition Spirit has expanded its store base from 63 locations to over 700 for the 2009 season and is well positioned to become the leading national Halloween retailer. Spirit Halloween stores are situated in high visibility, high-traffic strip centers. The typical store opens around Labor Day weekend and closes in early November. Spirit Halloween is in 48 states and all major markets.

In this year's Halloween preparation, Spirit Halloween has raised 83 former Circuit City stores from the dead, part of the 100 stores it has added to the 625 it had last year.

Spirit Halloween Locations
Spirit Halloween Store

Spirit Halloween Locations

"The bigger the storefront, the bigger impression you have on the consumer and that's the big plus," said Spirit Halloween vice president of operations Tony Detzi.

They stores say they're not really saving much on rent, but spending similar amounts to get better locations.

The Spirit Halloween on Manhattan's Upper West Side was bustling on a recent afternoon. Kids alternately marveled and screamed at the decor on the first floor — including a life-size Michael Myers from "Halloween" — while shoppers browsed costumes ranging from knights in armor to sexy nurses, most for around $30, on the second floor.

You may also check some Spirit Halloween Locations through this webpage: http://www.spirithalloween.com/storelocation.aspx .

Spirit Halloween Printable Coupons

Spirit Halloween printable coupons are also quite a popular thing today. Its only 8 days before the Halloween and people are in hurry or in rush to buy some Halloween costumes. But they also consider some budgeting so this Spirit Halloween coupons are a big help if they can find some of it.

A simple search of this Spirit Halloween coupon codes at google or any search engine can make a big difference.

Meanwhile, if you want a really cool and unique Halloween costume, try this Balloon boy Halloween costume.

November 2009 Philippine Holidays

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Philippines Holidays For November 2009

November 1 or All Saint’s Day is still a national holiday. However, this year it will fall on Sunday, thus November 2, Monday, is also declared as special non-working holiday by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Arroyo also declared November 27 (Friday) and 28 (Saturday) as national holiday in celebration of Eid’l Adha. This is the first time that the entire Filipino nation will be observing this holiday, and the second Muslim holiday to be observed nationally. The first Muslim holiday being observed is the Eid’l Fitr of the Festival of Breaking the Feast.

According to Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, the president made the decision to declare the said dates as national holidays after consultations with labor and business leaders, who did not oppose to the move.

On the eve of her birthday, President Arroyo has signified her intention to declare November 27 and 28, 2009 as national holidays in celebration of the Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, the culmination of the Islamic world’s Harirya Hajj or the pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca), Saudi Arabia, of Muslims all over the world,” Ermita said.

The new holiday will also make the last week of November as a four-day work break as November 30 (monday) will also be a Holiday (Bonifacio Day). As celebrated annually, November 30 or Bonifacio Day will still be a regular holiday this year.

So in summary, November 1, 2, 27, 28 and 30 will be all November 2009 Philippines holidays.

Balloon Boy Halloween Costume

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Balloon Boy Halloween Costume For Sale!

Looks like someone and some people are raking or gaining cash out of the balloon boy story. A local company is flying high on sales of a product designed to poke fun at the media attention surrounding the ‘balloon boy’ saga that played out on news networks across the globe last week. Plantraco Microflight, a remote control airplane and blimp company based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, is now capitalizing on the "balloon boy" hype with an official "Balloon Boy Halloween Costume Kit" selling online for $19.99.

Plantraco Microflight in Saskatoon are making hundreds of their Balloon Boy Halloween costume kits to meet demand for the product. Since offering the costume for sale on their website Tuesday, the company has sold several dozen kits and expects to sell many more after being on the receiving end of media attention, said operations manager Jason Toews.


Toews said the company decided to make the costume kit after watching the balloon boy story unfold over the past few days. The kit includes a 38-inch helium balloon made out of mylar material and a gondola bottom with a hatch entrance. When assembled and filled with helium, the product looks like a scale model of the UFO-like weather balloon in which six-year-old Falcon Heene was said to have floated away from his Colorado home last Thursday.

That costume is the No. 1 seller today,” he said Wednesday afternoon.

Balloon Boy Halloween Costume For Free!

But if you want to create or a do it yourself Balloon Boy Halloween Costume, its a pretty easy thing to do!

All you have to do to make the Balloon Boy costume is to wear a cardboard box and carry a silver helium balloon with you. If you want you can put a name tag on saying 'Falcon Heene' so that people know but this is an easy costume that won't break the bank.

To add to the authentic nature of the costume, you could walk around throwing up, or saying 'we did it for the show'.

Now, enjoy your Balloon Boy Halloween Costume.

Mafia Wars Facebook Cheats

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Mafia Wars Facebook Zynga Game

Mafia Wars is an online game or application that is really popular on websites like MySpace and Facebook. Mafia Wars is a game where you are in the Mafia. You can do jobs and fight other people around the world who plays Mafia Wars, you can level up by experience level.
You get experience when you fight and do jobs. If there is a special collection you can earn collection stuff by doing jobs. When you have earned the whole collection you will get a special item.

Mafia Wars Facebook Cheats

Mafia Wars Cuba Tips
Recently Zynga opened a new beta named Mafia Wars: Cuba. Mafia Wars: Cuba is currently in Beta. In Cuba, Cuban Pesos are limited. You gotta save the Cuban Pesos. Here are some Mafia Wars Facebook Tips for Mafia wars Cuba:

1. The fastest way to earn pesos in Cuba is to fight other mafia..So fight and buy some business on Mafia wars Cuba.

2. When you are injured in a fight, don’t go to hospital on Mafia wars Cuba. To save Pesos fly back to NY and heal your player.

3. Earn My Little Friend Achievement easily.. like gifting an M16A1 to a friend. Tell your friend to send it back. Doing this he or she can earn the My Little Friend achievement.

Mafia Wars Facebook Tricks
Adding mafia without adding as friend :

Have you ever wanted to increase the size of your mafia without having to add strangers from Facebook on to your friends list. Here is how to do it!

Copy the link/url below:

http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/remote/html_server.php?xw_controller=war&xw_action=add&xw_city=1&friend_id=">http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/remote/html_server.php?xw_controller=war&xw_action=add&xw_city=1&friend_id=*

Note: * This is where you insert a players ID number e.g 123456789

This will add the user to your mafia and won’t add that user as a friend in Facebook. To find a users id number, right click that user and open the link in a new window. The last 9 digits is that users id number. Copy this number and it to the end of this address and press enter and that user will now be a part of your mafia.

Example:
http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/remote/html_server.php?xw_controller=war&xw_action=add&xw_city=1&friend_id=%28insert">http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/remote/html_server.php?xw_controller=war&xw_action=add&xw_city=1&friend_id=(insert 9digit id number here)

Mafia Wars Facebook Cheats Hacks and Tricks
Must have tools and cheat codes resources for Mafia wars on Facebook

In here, you can learn or you will know the following things.

* You can get free Blackmail Photos, Bodyguards ETC.
* Get thousands of mafia wars friends without any adding them as a facebook friend and a lot more

Note: Use this tricks at you own risk

Get 100’s of free Mafia wars Item:
Get lots of free item to finish some job in mafia wars. so no more begging and screaming for special loot items. Choose the gift you like. Here is the tutorial source with the picture.

http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=99274538125#/notes.php?id=99274538125

This facebook page do have lots of best tools and tutorials for Facebook Mafia wars.

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=80934492198

Enjoy your Mafia wars game.!

About Sorority Life
If you like fashion, parties, shopping then you might want to try Sorority Life, a Facebook Application where you can live the fabulous life! Shop shop shop and pay for it by getting a job. Sorority Life is a really cool game where you can customize your avatar. It is also a fun and interactive glam games.

Sorority Life Facebook Cheats

Sorority Life Hacks Cheats Tips and Tricks
Of course, if there is a game, the gamers or players always want to get ahead or way ahead from their competitor or in front of the competition. That's why, some people that plays the Sorority Life Facebook game are always searching for some cool tips, tricks, hacks and cheats. Unfortunately, as of this writing, no hacks or some really clever cheats are available that can upgrade your Sorority Life character.

Sorority Life Facebook Cheats

Sorority Life Tips and Tricks
First of all, to progress to the higher levels you are going to need a lot of sisters in your house, there's a few ways you can go about adding sisters in Sorority Life. First of all, you can send invites to your friends, but you will probably not get as many sisters as you would like that way. In Sorority Life you can add up to 500 sisters, you probably don;t have that many friends interested in joining your Sorority Life house.

The best way to add lots of sisters fast is to go to spuko.com. Spuko is a site built to let people add friends that already play Sorority Life (and many other social games), simply go to the site and sign up as interested in getting more friends that play Sorority Life, of browse the people who are already registered and add them as friends. This way you can build up your house to have 500 sisters with just a little bit of work.

To level up, the best way is to do a lot of socializing. I have found that at the lower levels, the best way to advance quickly through the levels is to do the costume party event over and over. With a little practice you should be able to get all 10 items every time, earning you cool glam and cash, but most importantly, 5 influence points for just 2 energy points. As you level up, increase the energy of your character. Don't worry about the fighting skills yet, especially not if you already have used spuko to build a massive house. Sticking with this strategy you will make level 10 in a matter of minutes.

If you know more Sorority Life Facebook Cheats Tips And Tricks, please feel free to share it below.

Cymphonique Miller Lil Miss Swaggar

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Cymphonique Miller Little Miss Swaggar

With the arrival of Hollywood Dream Music/Fontana recording artist, Cymphonique's cool clean swaggar, she has tapped into one of the fast paced growing music markets targeting young people and still has the opportunity to sell millions of records. Cymphonique Miller is in high demand through internet exposure and national school touring. Cymphonique has built stardom through the internet, like other popular artists such as Soulja Boy, Cassie, and Drake.

How Old Is Cymphonique

Cymphonique (sometimes being spelled as Symphonique) is just thirteen (13) years old. Los Angeles native Cymphonique has earned the title "Lil Miss Swaggar" and has been compared to the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Keri Hilson, and Miley Cyrus. At her young age, she already has quite an impressive resume. Cymphonique's music style and fashion sense are a mix of Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop. Her incredibly powerful vocals are undeniable. In addition, she is a serious and talented actress and dancer, exercising these skills through musical theatre performances with the Children's Theatre Experience. Cymphonique has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop, and is also a competitive kick box champion and martial arts specialist.


Single Lil Miss Swaggar And Album Fabulous Girl

Currently, Cymphonique is thrilled to be providing the voice for "Gretchen" on Disney Channel's animated series Phineas and Ferb. Also, Cymphonique is hard at work on her next album titled, "Fabulous Girl". Although Cymphonique is daughter to entrepreneur, music mogul and producer Percy Miller she is unquestionably making a name for herself. Inspired by her passion to help others, she has created a book series called "Fabulous Girls" to empower young girls and founded Fabulous Girls Charity to help bring awareness to kids with cancer.

Cymphonique's single, "Lil Miss Swaggar" and album "Fabulous Girl" are available on iTunes.

More information about Cymphonique

For more information visit myspace.com/cymphonique and cymphonique.com. You may also follow Cymphonique Miller at twitter; http://twitter.com/Cymphonique.

JackOLantern Stencils

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Printable Stencils for Jack o' Lantern Carving

Printable stencils for pumpkin carving can range from simple designs to highly complex patterns. There is a comprehensive range of free pumpkin carving stencils available on the internet. With designs to suit all ages and ability anyone can create an impressive Jack o' Lantern in time for Halloween.

Here are a number of JackOLantern Stencils to help with designing your Halloween Jack O Lantern pumpkin carving.

Batty Alex Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Head Stencil
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Happy Goul Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Head Stencil
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Cross Eyed Sam Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Head Stencil
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Zig Zag George Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Head Stencil
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Spiky Bob Goul Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Head Stencil
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You may find more of this patterns and other more JackOLantern Stencils patterns at this website:
http://www.pumpkinlady.com/pattern.htm

CPA Licensure Board Exam 2009 Result

Monday, October 19, 2009

CPA Licensure Board Exam 2009 Result - List of Board Passers

Roll of Successful Examinees in the C.P.A. LICENSURE EXAMINATION


Held on OCTOBER 10, 2009 & FF. DAYS

Released on OCTOBER 19, 2009

You may download the list from Philippines Institute Of Certified Public Accountants:
http://www.picpa.com.ph/announcements/2009-2010/ncpa_oct2009.pdf. Right click on the link then choose save as on the menu to download the list.

Update: Here is the Top 10 of the 2009 C.P.A. LICENSURE EXAMINATION

Two accounting graduates from De La Salle University-Lipa and Bicol University in Legazpi City topped the certified public accountant (CPA) licensure examinations given by the Professional Regulation Commission Board of Accountancy this October.

Romelyn Manset Carpio of De La Salle University-Lipa and Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo topped the CPA licensure exams with a score of 91.71 percent.

Rank Name School Rating
1

Romelyn Manset Carpio

Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo

De La Salle University Lipa

Bicol University-Legazpi

91.71
2

Laila Topacio Amon

Reginald Lajara Laco

Ariel Cangrehilla Nacion

De La Salle University-Dasmarinas

Mindanao State University-General Santos

University of Cebu in Lapu Lapu and Mandaue

91.57
3

Belvin Lopez Armenion

Joseph Albert Josol Bulao

Ma. Theresa Solano Pamintuan

University of Cebu in Lapu Lapu and Mandaue

Ateneo de Davao University

Unversity of the Philippines Diliman

91.29
4

Jaime Ann Dela Cruz Datol

Francis Angel Lim Reyes

University of the East Caloocan

University of Santo Tomas

91.00
5

Ryan Dulamal Nandwani

Reyland Jethro Pen Torres

University of Saint La Salle

Notre Dame of Marbel University

90.86
6

Hexilon Salenga Manabat

Kevin Bacungan Manansala

Holy Angel University

Mindanao State University-Marawi City

90.71
7

Kaiser Yohann Pranada Ballecer

Cris Leo Molina Vilanueva

Bicol University-Legazpi

University of Santo Tomas

90.57
8

Mike Fortunato Padilla

Alissa Star Emperado Reyes

Gibson Tengco Tan

University of Santo Tomas

University of Santo Tomas

University of Santo Tomas

90.43
9

Jerlynne Castillo dela Cruz

Maricor Patricio Fernandez

Ronalyn Castro Laxamana

University of Santo Tomas

University of San Carlos

Holy Angel University

90.29
10

Roel Samson Boiser

Paul Robert Vera Morata

Baliuag University (Baliuag Colleges)

Ateneo de Naga

90.14

PRC ID Registration Requirements

The PRC said registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, October 26, but not later than November 13, 2009.

Those who will register are required to bring the following:

1. Duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
2. Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
3. 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
4. 2 pieces 1"x1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
5. 2 sets of metered documentary stamps
6. 1 short brown envelope with name and profession.

Registrants will pay the initial registration fee of P600 and annual registration fee of P450 for 2009-2012. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the roster of registered professionals.

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees will be held on November 18, 2009, 1 p.m. at the plenary hall of the Philippine International Convention Center, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Registration for membership with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Inc. will start on Monday, October 26, 2009.

Read more of this at ABS-CBNNEWS.com

Verizon Droid Pictures

Monday, October 19, 2009

Verizon Droid Pictures - Verizon Droid Motorola Handset

The Verizon Droid started its naming cycle as the Motorola Sholes/Tao, and some pictures do exist of the phone, be it possibly in testing versions. The pictures show the obvious things like the slideout keyboard, but they also show an iPhone sized phone with a screen to match.

Verizon Droid Release Date
Maybe the Motorola Droid release date will be on October 30th 2009. Some people or site thinks this is the release date because of some kind of uncrackable count down timer on the droid website. Check it here.

Verizon Droid Pictures

The Verizon Droid is a Motorola handset developed in conjunction with Google. Running Google’s Android 2.0 operating system, the Droid does a range of things that iPhone doesn’t according to the ad, including offering a physical keyboard, multitasking, a five-megapixel camera, widgets, “open development,” a removable battery and more.

Android 2.0 is the first major upgrade for Google’s mobile operating system, and from leaked shots appearing online it finally gets some decent built in visuals. It’s not clear from the ad as to whether Verizon is going to offer its own customization version of Android, where as other manufactures, including HTC and notably Motorola have previously offered customized Android installs.



You can read and see more of this Verizon Droid pictures and photos here and here.

Dante Wesley Hit Video

Monday, October 19, 2009

Dante Wesley Hit Video and Information

Dante Wesley is in trouble following yesterday’s match where Dante Julius Wesley hit Clifton Smith. He was saved by his teammates when Tampa Bay Buccaneers players surrounded him for intentionally hitting Smith. With this new issue, Dante Wesley hit may get him banned.

Who is Dante Wesley

Dante Julius Wesley is an American football corner back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

He played college football at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and graduated from Watson Chapel Senior High School.

Wesley was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 4th round (100th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. In March of 2006 he signed a 2-year contract with the Chicago Bears.

After one season with the Bears, Wesley was acquired by the Patriots for an undisclosed draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Date Wesley Hit Video


How Dante Wesley Hit Started

During the match Smith was attempting to field a Jason Baker punt, Dante Wesley got by his man and launched himself at Smith, leading with his forearm, and got him under the helmet before the ball arrived. Smith went straight to the ground after the hit.

After the match an embattled Dante Wesley said, “I was coming down the field, trying to make a play”. He went on to add, “He never (signaled for a) fair-catch, so I was just trying to make a play. It wasn’t like I deliberately tried to hurt anybody or nothing like that, that’s not even me. So it just so happened, I hit him. My prayers are out with him. I would never try to hurt anyone, I was just trying to make a play.”

This incident will not just make Dante Wesley ejected, but maybe, a ban for the NFL.

Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Carving Stencils
Download Free Pumpkin Carving Designs and Templates

You can carve some truly beautiful and artistic pumpkins freehand, but if you want to create really detailed carvings you'll want to use a stencil. And all you'll need is a couple of extra tools to cut out the patterns. I will show and guide you below on some sites you can visit for you to have a free and step by step photo-tutorial on how to carve your pumpkins from a stencil.

The patterns that you will see is an example of a very simple design, but you can do just about anything. Use your imagination and they'll come to life!


Now, its time for you to explore all these free Halloween pumpkin carving stencils and designs. A nice selection of free, printable pumpkin carving templates and stencils in a large variety of patterns to help you create your own unique Halloween jack-o-lantern.

Hope you find this post useful and very much informative for you. Enjoy your Jack o Lantern pumpkin carving designs. Start carving and make this post as useful as possible for you.

Jack O Lantern Carving Stencils Free Printable Template Resources

1). Pumpkin Carving 101 - Make Your Own Pumpkin Carving Stencil
http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/pumpkin_make_stencil.html

2). Pumpkin-Carving Ideas - Jack-o'-Lantern Ideas - Pumpkin Carving & More
http://familyfun.go.com/halloween/pumpkin-carving-decorating/

3). Pumpkin Carving Stencils and Designs
Free Halloween pumpkin carving stencils and designs. A nice selection of free, printable pumpkin carving templates and stencils
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/pumpkincarving/Pumpkin_Carving_Patterns_and_Tips.htm

4). Pumpkin Stencils - Printable Free Pattern and Instructions
http://gonewengland.about.com

Check this latest post about JackoLantern stencils for more resources.

Raj Rajaratnam Insider Trading

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Raj Rajaratnam Arrested For Insider Trading in the US

Here is the hottest and latest news regarding Raj Rajaratnam of Galleon Group and his insider trading case.

One of America's wealthiest men, Raj Rajaratnam, was among six hedge fund managers and corporate executives arrested Friday in a hedge fund insider trading case that authorities say generated more than $25 million in illegal profits.

Raj Rajaratnam Galleon Group Insider Trading

The founder of the Galleon Group, is also connected with an indictment against a Sri Lankan member of Parliament and two others, according to the Daily Mirror of Sri Lanka.

Raj Rajaratnam, a portfolio manager for Galleon Group, a hedge fund with up to $7 billion in assets under management, was accused of conspiring with others to use insider information to trade securities in several publicly traded companies, including Google Inc.

The MP and his two accomplices were indicted for depositing $3 million in a private Sri Lankan bank without informing the nation’s central bank, a violation of Sri Lanka’s banking rules. According to the indictment, $1 million of the funds came directly from Galleon on Dec. 22, 2006, and $2 million were deposited by Mr. Rajaratnam on Jan. 3, 2007. The funds were intended to purchase shares in the Union Bank of Sri Lanka, according to the Mirror.

Raj Rajaratnam, a Tamil born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and widely regarded as a Wall Street wonder boy for perpetual returns over 10 percent, was not indicted in that case. The trial, scheduled to begin Sept. 25, has been postponed until February.

In the US case, federal investigators closed in on Rajaratnam through a series of wiretaps. Authorities say that the case against Rajaratnam and five codefendants is the largest ever against a hedge fund.

Rajaratnam alone racked up more than $12.7 million in profits for Galleon by trading on insider knowledge about companies including Hilton Hotels, Google, Akamai, and Advanced Micro Devices, according to the FBI.

Check more news about Raj Rajaratnam of Galleon Group Insider Trading case at the ff:
Raj Rajaratnam Charged With Insider Trading - huffingtonpost.com
Raj Rajaratnam, Founder of $3 Billion Galleon Group Hedge Fund, Arrested (GOOG, AMD, AKAM, CLWR) - businessinsider.com

Mcdonalds Monopoly Stickers

Friday, October 16, 2009

Mcdonalds Monopoly Stickers 2009 - Information and Details

As we all know, the McDonalds Monopoly Online Game has begun. So now, more and more people are starting to become curious on how or in what way the game should be played.

However, the Mcdonalds Monopoly Stickers are also popular. This monopoly stickers do have a great value. If you don't know the game you have to collect stickers from the McDonalds monopoly board to win prizes. They are giving a load of prizes out ranging from £100 to £500K.

So, What are the Mcdonalds Monopoly Stickers and how we can get them?

Its kinda like a contest. the more you eat the more stickers you get. But it only counts if you get the higher priced items. You collect stickers they will give you a map and you have to collect about 4-6 of them same sticker and you receive gifts or prizes.

The trick here is eating at different and selected McDonald chains or outlets because one Mcdonalds will have a few or different monopoly stickers than the others.

Mcdonalds Monopoly Stickers 2009

Mcdonalds Monopoly Stickers 2009

OK so after the first week of the competition running we can now reliably see which stickers are rare and which are common for the 2009 Mcdonalds Monopoly Best Chance Game in the UK.

The McDonalds Monopoly Common stickers are:

1. Park Lane
2. Oxford Street
3. Regent Street
4. Piccadilly
5. Leicester Square
6. Trafalgar Square
7. Fleet Street
8. Vine Street
9. Bow Street
10. Whitehall
11. Pall Mall
12. Pentonville Road
13. The Angel Islington
14. Whitechapel Road
15. Fenchurch Street Station
16. Marylebone Station
17. Kings Cross Station

Which means the McDonalds Monopoly rare stickers are as follows:

1. Mayfair (Wins £500k cash)
2. Bond Street (Wins £300k to buy a home with)
3. Coventry Street (Wins a Mini Cooper Car)
4. Strand (Wins a Virgin Holiday)
5. Marlborough Street (Wins a £1000 prepaid Visa Card)
6. Northumberland Avenue (Wins a Nokia Mobile Phone)
7. Euston Road (Wins a Kodak digital camera)
8. Old Kent Road (Wins a £100 prepaid Visa card)
9. Liverpool Street Station (Wins £1500 of home energy over the year)

You may visit this website for more information regarding the Mcdonalds Monopoly Stickers information, prizes and other details for 2009.

Richard Heene, Father Of Balloon Boy Falcon Heene

Richard Heene is a storm chaser, an amateur scientist and is part of a group called the Psyience Detectives along with former TV weatherman Scott Stevens. The two began a project in which they researched how to better predict storm movements.

Richard Heene along with this family, had been building an experimental aircraft with a large helium balloon attached at their home.

Richard Heene, his wife Mayumi and their three children appeared on the ABC show "WifeSwap," and focused on their love of science on the show.

The "WifeSwap" Web site discusses how Karen Martel moved into the Heene's household and quickly became a storm-chaser. In the Martels' household, Mayumi Heene would shout, "Storm approaching, storm approaching!

This Heene wife swap took place last October 3, 2008, Friday at 8:00 p.m., 7:00 Central Time on ABC-TV. Check this blog for more information regarding this Heene wife swap.


So, why does Falcon Heene, son of Richard Heene also an emerging hot trend on the web?

Falcon Heene, Richard Heene's 6-year-old son got stuck in their homemade balloon as the Heene family from Fort Collins, Colorado. KUSA reported that according to the family and officials, the boy got into the aircraft and untied the rope holding it in place before the balloon floated away.

Good thing that, Falcon Heene was now found safe at the comfort of their own house.

Falcon Heene, was found hiding in a cardboard box in an attic above the family's garage, said Sheriff Jim Alderden.

"He's OK, he's been located, he's at the house," "Investigators will interview him and find out what occurred."

Based on the eyewitness account of his older brother, who told authorities he saw the 6-year-old Falcon Heene stow himself in the balloon's basket just prior to its take off, authorities initially believed the boy was aboard the balloon, and followed the mylar aircraft for two hours before it ran out of helium and crashed near the Denver airport.

But when investigators reached the aircraft, the boy was nowhere to be found. Believing he may have fallen out of the aircraft, investigators searched a miles-wide area looking for Falcon after his older brother.

Read the complete story of this report entitled "Balloon Boy Found, Falcon Heene Safe After Runaway Hot Air Balloon Scare" at ABC News.

Now, Richard Heene, Falcon Heene along with their family are currently being interviewed on what really happened.

Where The Wild Things Are Book Online

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Where The Wild Things Are Book Online Summary

Where the Wild Things Are is a breath-taking act of artistic transubstantiation. From Maurice Sendak's beloved picture book about a rambunctious little boy named Max and the kingdom of untamed creatures who adopt him as their like-minded king, filmmaker Spike Jonze has made a movie that is true to Sendak's unique sensibilities and simultaneously true to Jonze's own colorful instincts for anarchy.

This is, to quote the 1963 children's classic, ''the most wild thing of all.'' It's also personal movie-
making, with corporate backing, at its best. Whatever the (well-documented) struggles it took to create this gem, the result is worth every monster growl.

Where The Wild Things Are Book

Where The Wild Things Are Book Quote
''Let the wild rumpus start!''
Max declares in Sendak's pages

Where The Wild Things Are Book Description
Published
May 4th 2000 (first published 1963) by Red Fox
Binding
Paperback, 48 pages
Wiki Page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_the_Wild_Things_Are
Characters
Maxine or Max
Literary awards
Caldecott Medal (1964), ALA Notable Book, and Boston Globe–Horn Book Award
ISBN
0099408392 (isbn13: 9780099408390)

Where The Wild Things Are Book Online read or download is somewhat a popular search term as of this moment, but, I strongly suggest that you buy a hard copy of it. Its a good read though. Check more info of Where The Wild Things Are Book at this website.

McDonalds Monopoly Online Game

Thursday, October 15, 2009

McDonalds Monopoly Online Game Information

McDonald's Monopoly game is a sweepstakes advertising promotion of McDonald's and Hasbro that has been offered in the United States, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Portugal, the Netherlands and Australia. In recent years, Best Buy has been involved in the U.S. version and recently in the Canadian one as well.

McDonalds Monopoly Online Game History

In 2004, McDonald's introduced an online counterpart to its traditional game. In addition to the traditional "sticker" game, participants can play online. Each game piece lists a code which can be entered online, to a maximum of 10 entries per 24 hours. Each code entered grants the user one roll on a virtual Monopoly game board, identical to the board game's board. Rolling "doubles" (two dice sharing the same number), as with the real board game, allows the user to move again.

McDonalds Monopoly Online Game 2009

McDonalds Monopoly Online Game 2009

In 2009, the prizes became 2 hours of WiFi and a $25 Arch Card for landing on Go, an entry into a online roll for $1,000,000 for landing on Chance, 25 My Coke Rewards points for landing on Community Chest, and a $50 refillable Shell gift card for landing on Free Parking.


To know more about McDonalds Monopoly Online Games, visit the following links:
McDonalds Monopoly Game Wikipedia page.
McDonalds Monopoly Game 2009 - How To Play From FreeCokeCodes.com
McDonald's Monopoly Online Game 2009 - Official Game Page

Carla Hughes Verdict

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Carla Hughes Guilty - The Carla Hughes Verdict

Carla Hughes, a former Jackson school teacher, has been convicted of capital murder for killing a pregnant woman so she could be with the woman's fiance.

At Carla Hughes trial, A Madison County jury convicted Hughes on Tuesday. She faces the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole for the slaying of Avis Banks and her unborn child.

Carla Hughes

Prosecutors say Carla Hughes killed Banks at her Ridgeland home so she could be with Keyon Pittman.

Pittman and Carla Hughes were having a relationship and taught at the same Jackson school.

Visit this website for more information.

Divorcing A Narcissist

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Divorcing A Narcissist

Divorcing A Narcissist Husband or Narcissist Wife

The Narcissistic Personality During Divorce
Divorcing or breaking up with a narcissist is a large scale drama filled with power plays, psychological games, emotional ambushes, and vengefulness from the very beginning. Your emotional pain and financial consequences are of no concern to him or her. While you are falling apart - crying, in shock, disoriented, terrified, he or she is unemphatic, cold as steel. As you grieve, the narcissist moves with great speed. For him, there are no regrets, no backward glances.

Now here is a real life question of a person who happens to be divorcing a narcissist husband.

Question:

I finally mustered the courage and determination to divorce him. But he refuses to let go, he threatens me and stalks and harasses me. I am sometimes afraid for my life. He is also a convincing pathological liar.

Answer:

Here are the three important elements that can help you out:

I. How to cope with your narcissist throughout the prolonged process?

II. How to expose the manipulations of the narcissist in court?

III. What to expect of the narcissist as your divorce unfolds? Will he become violent?

Divorce is a life crisis - and more so for the narcissist. In case of Divorcing A Narcissist, the narcissist stands to lose not only his spouse but an important source of narcissistic supply. This results in narcissistic injury, rage, and an all-pervasive feelings of injustice, helplessness and paranoia.

I. How to Cope with the Narcissist

If he has a rage attack - rage back. This will provoke in him fears of being abandoned and the resulting calm will be so total that it might seem unbelievable. Narcissists are known for these sudden tectonic shifts in mood and in behaviour patterns.

Mirror the narcissist's actions and repeat his words. If he threatens - threaten back and credibly try to use the same language and content. If he leaves the house - leave it as well, disappear on him. If he is suspicious - act suspicious. Be critical, denigrating, humiliating, go down to his level - because that is where he permanently is. Faced with his mirror image - the narcissist always recoils.

II. The Narcissist in Court

How can you expose the lies of the Narcissist in a court of law? He acts so convincing!

A clear distinction has to be made between the FACTUAL pillar and the PSYCHOLOGICAL pillar of any cross-examination or deposition of a narcissist.

It is essential to be equipped with absolutely unequivocal, first rate, thoroughly authenticated and vouched for information. The reason is that narcissists are superhuman in their capacity to distort reality by offering highly "plausible" alternative scenarios, which fit most of the facts.

It is very easy to break a narcissist - even a well-trained and prepared one.

III. What to Expect

Narcissists are often vindictive and they often stalk and harass. Basically, there are only two ways of coping with vindictive narcissists:

1. To Frighten Them

Narcissists live in a state of constant rage, repressed aggression, envy and hatred. They firmly believe that everyone is like them. As a result, they are paranoid, suspicious, scared and erratic. Frightening the narcissist is a powerful behaviour modification tool. If sufficiently deterred - the narcissist promptly disengages, gives up everything he was fighting for and sometimes make amends.

To act effectively, one has to identify the vulnerabilities and susceptibilities of the narcissist and strike repeated, escalating blows at them - until the narcissist lets go and vanishes.

Example:

If a narcissist is hiding a personal fact - one should use this to threaten him. One should drop cryptic hints that there are mysterious witnesses to the events and recently revealed evidence. The narcissist has a very vivid imagination. Let his imagination do the rest.

The narcissist may have been involved in tax evasion, in malpractice, in child abuse, in infidelity - there are so many possibilities, which offer a rich vein of attack. If done cleverly, non-committally, gradually, in an escalating manner - the narcissist crumbles, disengages and disappears. He lowers his profile thoroughly in the hope of avoiding hurt and pain. Most narcissists have been known to disown and abandon a whole PNS (pathological narcissistic space) in response to a well-focused campaign by their victims. Thus, a narcissist may leavetown, change a job, desert a field of professional interest, avoid friends and acquaintances - only to secure a cessation of the unrelenting pressure exerted on him by his victims.

2. To Lure Them

The other way to neutralize a vindictive narcissist is to offer him continued narcissistic supply until the war is over and won by you.

Dazzled by the drug of narcissistic supply - the narcissist immediately becomes tamed, forgets his vindictiveness and triumphantly takes over his "property" and "territory". Under the influence of narcissistic supply, the narcissist is unable to tell when he is being manipulated.

He is blind, dumb and deaf to all but the song of the NS sirens. You can make a narcissist do ANYTHING by offering, withholding, or threatening to withhold narcissistic supply

Elinor Ostrom Oliver Williamson 2009 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Winner

Elinor Ostrom
(born August 7, 1933) is an American political scientist. She was awarded the 2009 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which she shared with Oliver E. Williamson, for "her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons".

Elinor Ostrom is the first woman to win the prize in this category. Ostrom is the Arthur F. Bentley Professor of Political Science, and Co-Director of the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University Bloomington. She is also the Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Institutional Diversity at Arizona State University.


The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited Ostrom "for her analysis of economic governance," saying her work had demonstrated how common property could be successfully managed by groups using it. Ostrom and Oliver Williamson shared the 10-million Swedish kronor (£910,000; $1.44m) prize for their separate work in economic governance.

"This is a wonderful honor for Elinor, for ASU and for the State of Arizona," said ASU President Michael M. Crow. "It is another example of how ASU faculty are working to solve real world problems, and how that work is receiving national and international recognition."

"Elinor Ostrom is not only a brilliant and innovative scientist who, by combining in an original way approaches in economics, anthropology, political science and decision-making has opened up many new perspectives in the study of institutions and decision-making, but also an extremely modest and generous scientist who has consistently invested great effort in sharing her insights
with those most in need, in the U.S. and worldwide," says ASU colleague Sander van der Leeuw, director of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU.

Oliver Eaton Williamson (born September 27, 1932) is a prominent author in the area of transaction cost economics, a student of Ronald Coase, Herbert Simon and Richard Cyert. Williamson received his B.Sc. in management from the MIT Sloan School of Management in 1955, M.B.A. from Stanford University in 1960, and his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 1963.


From 1965 to 1983 he was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He has held professorships in business administration, economics, and law at the University of California, Berkeley since 1988 and is currently the Edgar F. Kaiser Professor Emeritus at the Haas School of Business. In 2009 he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for "his analysis of economic governance, especially the boundaries of the firm", sharing it with Elinor Ostrom.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited Williamson and Elinor Ostrom to share the 10-million Swedish kronor (£910,000; $1.44m) prize. They were awarded the "prize for their separate work in economic governance. Williamson, the academy said, 'developed a theory where business firms served as structures for conflict resolution." He has argued that hierarchical organisations, such as companies, represent alternative governance structures, which differ in their approaches to resolving conflicts of interest.

Read more of Elinor Ostrom at the following links:
Elinor Ostrom Wikipedia Information - Wikipedia.com
ASU Professor Elinor Ostrom Wins 2009 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences - Reuters.com

Read more of Oliver Williamson at the following links:
Oliver E. Williamson Wikipedia Page - Wikipedia.com
Oliver E. Williamson Homepage - Barkeley.edu

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