Thursday, December 30, 2010
Anna Paquin, star of HBO's hit series, True Blood, based on the novel series of Sookie Stackhouse, written by Charlene Harris, on The Late Show with David Letterman.Anna discusses life in California, filming True Blood and being the second youngest Oscar winner. Disclaimer:No Copyright infringement intended.All footage belongs to respective owners.
True Blood star Anna Paquin introduces her shape-shifting new castmate Joe Manganiello in this special. For more information, log onto HBO.com.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Album: No Said Date Year: 2004 Track: 16 Track Produced By: Baby Dooks Samples: Bruce Lee interview with Pierre Berton Lyrics: [Intro: sample (Masta Killa)] You are watching a master at work.. (Haha, haha, yeah, haha...) [Masta Killa] Steppin' live in the place, smackin' blood out his face It's the principal, don't get it wrong What I do to eat, is nothing in comparison To what I do to keep, self up, write and exact Sway the mac' if I have to defend the castle Slang lasso, ropin' them til they recoup Pass the keys to the Coupe, it's cute for wiz to scoot off, '95 north Cut from the cloth of king, who bare struggle In this life line, theology of time Move with our major motion to the mic The recite the dart that I have written Light exists in the darkness, instant gratification How far can you travel the mic spar? [Interlude: Bruce Lee sample (Masta Killa)] Water is the softest substance in the world At yet, it can penetrate the hardest, rock Or, anything granite, you name it Umm.. water also is insubstantial; by that I mean You cannot grasp hold of it, you cannot punch it and hurt it (Yeah, yeah, yeah...) [Masta Killa] See the God light gleam so bright, I gain birth to That you attract you, heart so fuller Make you wanna pull your trigger and get rid a Shiny bald militant head like Lou Gassid He's walkin' with the shiner's lamp of knowledge Glory be the law, with the justice sword Supreme being, all I seeing, radiant son Imperishable absolute, ya'll salute Approximately ...
I didn't want to write this article. In fact, I've held back the temptation for the last 5 months (since Cam'ron appeared on 60 minutes). My hope was that the hypocrisy would die down quickly. But with the recent upsurge of the "Stop Snitchin" campaign in the media, I felt it necessary that I put an end to the nonsense once and for all.
It is absolutely ABSURD for anyone to insinuate that the concept of not snitchin' came from Hip-Hop. This is simply NOT TRUE. The truth is, "not snitchin" is a very deeply ingrained aspect of our nation's cultural fabric. Here are a few areas that demonstrate the No Snitchin' Code. None of them have a thing to do with Hip-Hop.
Anyone who ever watched the movie, The Godfather caught at least a glimpse of the very real ITALIAN Mafia. The Mafia was notorious for having a code of silence when dealing with the police. I can't count how many times I've heard the terms "rat" or "stool pigeon" used in Casino, Goodfellas or even the popular HBO series The Sopranos. We are all very familiar with the "no snitchin" code in this context AND the severe punishment for breaking this rule. Is the media trying to claim that these movies were purely fictional?
Right now, in elementary schools across the United States, teachers can be heard saying, "Stop tattling" or "Don't be a tattle tale" to their students. Is this some new trend started by Hip-Hop? NO! I'm sure all of us can remember being instructed to stop "ratting" on classmates at least once in our younger days.
Even children have their own "no snitchin" code. Or am I the only one who has ever had a classmate who was infamous for being a tattle tale? No one wanted to play with that child; he/she was often ostracized by his/her peers. Why does the media blame this "phenomenon" amongst our youth on Hip-Hop?
It is true, that we as Black Folk in America have had a history of avoiding contact/ communication with the police; but this is mainly out of distrust and fear. Need I remind the media of the innumerable atrocities inflicted upon us by our own "Justice Department"?
On top of that, anyone who watches Law and Order as much as I do has seen the police regularly trapping, abusing, coercing and otherwise bullying witnesses. After watching a couple episodes, even the most straight-laced citizen (Black OR White) would think twice about getting involved in a criminal case.
Yes, the thuggish, ultra-violent and misogynistic elements of American Culture have infiltrated (and now seem to dominate) the positive elements of Hip-Hop music. But let's not forget, the same is VERY TRUE of every other aspect of our society.
Over the last 20 years, video games, songs, movies, TV shows and computer programs have all suffered from a severe morale decline. Back in 1987, Nintendo's Super Mario Brothers ruled the video game world and The Cosby Show was one of the top TV programs. Compare this to the R-rated video games and the common use of the words "Ass" and "Bitch" in T.V. shows of 2007. It is plain to see that today's image of Hip-Hop is only reflecting the same changes the American macrocosm is witnessing. Why then, does Hip-Hop always seem to be the blame for our society's ills?
The media purposely distorts our perception of reality and diverts our attention from the true problem..... greed! Our country is run by CORPORATIONS, not government. These corporations practice extreme capitalism, which has no moral regulations. They did it! Their love of money is root of all their evils. They did it! They OWN & DISTRIBUTE the super-violent video games, sexually explicit songs/ movies and morally depraved TV shows that plague our minds. They did it! These corporations also own the very same media that we rely on for our daily information, which targets Hip-Hop as the scapegoat for our country's biggest problems.
Put simply, in the words of the revolutionary Hip-Hop group Public Enemy, "Don't' believe the hype!"
(P.S. How's that for snitchin'?)
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Music video by Norah Jones performing Young Blood. (C) 2010 Blue Note Records
Friday, December 17, 2010
True Blood Season 3 ep 10 ... in this episode Sookie and Eric kissing really .... Team Eric ......ahahah ^___^
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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Track 6 from Return To The 36 Chambers. The Dirty Version. Produced by RZA and features Raekwon and Method Man
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Have you ever had the misfortune of having a close encounter with a bat? Don't get me wrong - I think they are absolutely adorable little creatures - but that is from a distance. There are many bats in the house superstitions that have lasted for centuries and can scare almost anyone.
A while ago I did have a bat visit my home. The little bugger flew in through a window I had cracked open just a bit. He visited every room on the first floor of my home by usually flying in circles with an occasionally swoop downwards.
Even though I'm not a naive 5 year old, I still watched one too many vampire movies in my younger years to let go of the old "blood sucking bat" superstition. Or the one that states that vampires turn into bats. Granted, I'm a huge fan of the "True Blood" HBO series and some of those vampires do seem a bit appealing.
Then there are those scenes in the movies where the bat swoops down and gets stuck in a woman's hair. I certainly did not want a blood-sucking little monster attaching itself to my scalp. I managed to call several friends pleading for help with removing the flying varmint from my domain. They all were unable to assist me with the bat removal. Perhaps they too believed in some bat superstitions and were fearful of having the blood sucked out of them.
With no assistance from friends, my bat stake out (no pun intended) began. Armed with a broom, I proceeded to army-crawl my way around my house for the next 2 hours until he flew back out the window. After my harrowing encounter I researched some old bats in the house superstitions from the 1800's. Here are a few of my favorite bat superstitions:
If a bat flies into the kitchen and at once hangs on to the ceiling, it is lucky; but if it circles around twice before alighting, it is bad.
If, in trying to drive a bat out of the room, the creature should fly against a light or candle and put it out, it is a very bad omen.
If a bat flies into your house, look out for bedbugs.
If a bat circles around your head three times, it presages a death.
As you can see, according to several of these old superstitions about bats, I will have bad luck, bed bugs and perhaps meet my demise earlier than planned. I wonder if that means my death will be caused by bed bugs?
Old superstitions can be entertaining to read through. Be them about bats, cats, witches or any of a number of topics. Even though bat superstitions are pure folklore, I'll still probably be army-crawling around my home should another bat decide to pay a visit.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
It goes without saying that friendship plays an important part in our social relationship. To some extent, friendship is to us what blood is to our body. And there has been a hot discussion on whether the friendship is affected by the financial disparity. Some people believe that friendship is based on the financial status. While others hold the view that financial disparity can't affect friendship. As far as I am concerned, I agree with the latter view. That's to say the true friendship will not be affected by financial disparity. The reasons are as follows.
First and foremost, the true friendship should be based on mutual-respect, ignoring the financial disparity.
Just as Catherine Pulsifer ever put it: "To be a friend means encourage strengths in others and accepting their weaknesses; in other words, accepting them for who they are." The friendship shouldn't be broken down just because of the money. And the mutual-respect calls for respecting and accepting each other's situation, including the financial situation. For instance, although Marx and Engels have great disparities in finance, they become lifelong friends. That's because Engels respects Marx instead of looking down upon him. He has given Marx much help in finance for many years. And Marx appreciates Engels instead of hitting him. Besides, Marx cooperates with him in work and trusts him in daily life. Therefore, true friendship will not be affected by money.
Secondly, true friends should not only share good times, but also share pain.
Just as an old saying goes: A friend in need is a friend indeed. True friends should share sadness and happiness with each other. And when one is in trouble, the friends will give a hand without hesitation. But sometimes the fact is when you are in fortune's lap, you have many friends, but when you are in trouble, only few friends back up you. And these few ones are actually your true friends. They encourage you and lift you up in spirits and make that dark and empty world become bright and full. They will not leave you just because you are poor. On the contrary, they will accompany you all the time.
On the other hand, if the friendship is affected by financial disparity, then the friendship cannot be called friendship.
For example, if someone wants to keep a friendship with you just because you are a guy that can afford Tiffany jewelry or any other luxuries, will you accept? I believe that none of you want such person to appear in your life.
All in all, from what we have discussed above, it is not hard for us to draw a conclusion that the true friendship is not affected by financial disparity; instead, it can bear all kinds of tests since it is based on mutual respect and will shares both good times and hard times.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1925, Robert Altman was raised Roman Catholic and Attended Jesuit schools. After serving in the military as a bomber pilot, he studied mathematics and engineering, but left these behind to move to Hollywood to sell scripts. Finding little success, Altman returned to Kansas City for six years, where he made industrial motion pictures as well as a low-budget feature, The Delinquents (1957), produced on local funding. United Artists bought the rights to this social problem melodrama about troubled youth, and on the strength of this success, Altman was able to return to Hollywood, where he made more moving pictures including the documentary style movie, The James Dean Story (1957), and worked extensively in television, making episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bonanza, Bus Stop, Kraft Mystery Theater and Kraft Suspense Theater.
In 1963 he started a film company, Lion's Gate Films, to develop his own films and projects, but studios expressed little interest in having Altman direct. When Altman did persuade Warner Bros to let him direct Countdown in 1966, the studio found the overlapping dialogue incomprehensible, and recut the movie. After working with little recognition, Altman directed the phenomenally successful MASH (1970), which brought him notoriety and greater liberty in realizing his own projects. A long run of motion pictures in the early 1970s attracted much critical acclaim, reaching a climax with the movie Nashville (1975), Altman's signature multi-character, multi-story portrait of a few days in the life of the South's country musical capital.
Subsequent motion pictures were less successful, culminating in 1980, with Popeye, which failed to live up to the studio's blockbuster expectations. Altman sold his company Lion's Gate, and his Hollywood career languished. During this period of Hollywood rejection, Altman directed a series of moving pictures based on successful plays, as well as shooting plays for television and staging operas, often working outside Hollywood and on small budgets. Among this work, his 1988 series for HBO, Tanner '88 (1988), is a particularly noteworthy for mixing Altman's penchant for semi-documentary portraits of places with fictional characters. Vincent and Theo (1990), his movie based on the life of Vincent Van Gogh and his brother, again earned Altman critical attention, and he was eventually hired to direct The Player (1992), a wicked satire of Hollywood, based on Michael Tolkin's novel. The Player was highly successful, both critically and at the box-office, and Altman once again became one of Hollywood's darling gifts as he had been twenty years earlier - despite the fact that The Player criticized Hollywood motion pictures in its form as well as its content.
The success of The Player allowed Altman to film his long-time dream project Short Cuts (1993), based on several stories and a poem by Raymond Carver. The Project became a three-hour-plus movie which used Altman's characteristic multiple story-lines, testifying to his continued desire to rework Hollywood narrative structures. His influence in Hollywood continues to be seen in the work of his friends and former assistants such as Alan Rudolph and Michael Ritchie.
Altman's moving pictures are distinguished by innovations of technique as well as structure. Early on he developed techniques for recording live sound with actors' voices on separate tracks, thus expanding the aural space and complexity of movie sound, as well as capturing the haphazard rhythms of his actors performances. Whether diegetic or extradiegetic, music and voice-overs often function in Altman's motion pictures to tie together seemingly disparate narratives and images, as do Leonard Cohen's songs in McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), the music of Nashville, and the singing of Annie Ross in Short Cuts.
The visuals of Altman's movies are equally inventive. His use of a telephoto lens flattens the visual space of his films, giving the images a pictorial quality not unlike pointillism. His camera floats freely, the camera operator improvising new compositions as the actors explore their roles. The motion pictures that result are often a collage of ever-changing angels and drifting camera movement.
Altman has also challenged the form of traditional Hollywood genres. He has made westerns like McCabe & Mrs. Miller and Buffalo Bill and the Indians (1976), and crime movies like Thieves Like Us (1974), The Long Goodbye (1973) and The Player. But in each of these films, the conventions of the genre are turned inside out: in McCabe and Mrs. Miller, the hero is neither a gunslinger nor a lawman but a pimp and entrepreneur; in The Player, the criminal is never caught, and the Hollywood happy ending discussed by the character becomes the ending of the movie we are watching.
Altman repeatedly examines communities through the fragmentation of the desperate and irreconcilable lives of their individuals, giving a prismatic portrait of an individualistic society. He has refused to create heroes and has consistently poked holes in the way such heroes are manufactured, whether by politics, the press, or cinema itself. Altman's portraits of particular places thus turn back on themselves and become self-portraits of the culture industry, documentary moving pictures about themselves as fiction. Altman's upending of Hollywood cinema form seems to be his way of staying in exile from Hollywood even while it embraces him.
As promised, this is the Q&A session I had with the Discovery Institute at the recent SMU sponsored event, "4 Nails in Darwin's Coffin". For best results, I recommend using the interactive transcript. The full high resolution video of the entire event is available at www.mediafire.com for download. You are free to do with this video, and the other videos of the event, as you wish. Note that some of the downloadable files were too large, and are available as file-spanning .rar archive files. I apologize for the wordy, too-fast slides that I included. There was a lot of information that needed to be presented to understand why their technical arguments fail on a basic level. You may find that you need to pause the video, or watch it multiple times to get the full effect. The articles I cited/used: 1. My favorite, it refutes Doug Axe's 2004 JMB paper very clearly (free full text): www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2. I borrowed very heavily from Arthur Hunt's analysis of Doug Axe's work on Panda's Thumb: pandasthumb.org 3. Doug Axe's 2004 JMB paper that he bases most of his argument on: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov I recorded the Q&A session with my Android phone in my pocket. Audio quality is a bit low, and you'll hear the creak of people's chairs as they got up to leave. Everyone was a bit tired of listening to these clowns. A viewer brought these sites to my attention, and I want to make it clear that the SMU Biology faculty generally oppose Intelligent Design: SMU Biology Professors Speak ...
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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Friday, December 3, 2010
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I also added in another promo of Sam mentioning that there are two weeks left until the 3rd season.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
If level of sugar in your blood goes beyond what is considered normal, then you might end up with some unwelcome health problems. The same is also true if blood sugar levels decrease. Therefore, it is imperative that you maintain a normal level of blood sugar for proper functioning of your body.
You get sugar from the food you need. This sugar is converted to energy and utilized by the cells of the body. For the sugar to enter the cells, a hormone called insulin is required. This is secreted by the pancreas. When this hormone is not produced, then the sugar cannot enter the cells. As a result, the sugar remains in the blood stream. This is the reason why people suffer from high sugar level.
There are many reasons for high blood sugar. Stress, lack of exercise, certain diseases and infections, taking certain medications, not getting adequate sleep, eating food high in carbohydrates and irregular eating habits contribute to high sugar in blood.
If you have high sugar level, your body will give you signs. This is well before the doctor diagnoses you with diabetes. If you read these signs, you can take corrective measures immediately before it becomes full blown diabetes. Some of the signs of high blood sugar are as follows:
• Feeling drowsy constantly
• Suffering from fatigue even when you have not done any hard work
• Losing weight without a reason
• Notice sudden increase in your appetite
• Wounds taking long to heal
• Feeling thirty constantly
• Having dryness and itchiness of the skin
• Blurry vision
If your blood sugar stays high for many hours, then it could lead to dehydration, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.
If you notice any of the above mentioned symptoms, you should visit your doctor and get a blood test done. Based on the results of your blood test, the doctor will advice you on the further course of action. Do not start any self-medication. It is dangerous.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
"Blood Red Summer" acoustic live at NAMM 07
Friday, November 26, 2010
Good Christain song =) Lyrics below meh. !,,! (-.-) !,,! Every single word I say You know it before I speak You know every thought The deepest part of me You draw me close and then I see Your presence is every thing I need to be The child that you've created me to be Ready now to see it your way CHORUS Lay down my pride My desires my demise Ready now to see it your way 'cause I'm done I'm through ignoring you now it's true I'm kneeling at the cross of your grace Lay down my pride I was faced with passing time But I knew the choice was mine To finally come to you And give you all control I've wandered miles to find my way And then you revealed this simple thing I know that you can see the secrets of my soul CHORUS Lay down my pride My desires my demise Ready now to see it your way 'cause I'm done I'm through ignoring you now it's true I'm kneeling at the cross of your grace Lay down my pride (repeat) The cross the blood you shed for me Your back was ripped and bruised So I can know your love I kneel I bow to you my king CHORUS Lay down my pride My desires my demise Ready now to see it your way 'cause I'm done I'm through ignoring you now it's true I'm kneeling at the cross of your grace Lay down my pride (repeat)
Thursday, November 25, 2010
From the producers of Moog (2004) and The Heart Is A Drum Machine (2009), Blood Into Wine: The Arizona Stronghold follows winemaking partners Maynard James Keenan and Eric Glomski in their efforts to sow the seeds of an unlikely winemaking industry in Arizona's Verde Valley region.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
This is one of Phil Wickhams greatest songs ever!!!!! I do not own this music it is owned by simple records. Come close listen to the story About a love more faithful than the morning The Father gave his only son just to save us The earth was shaking in the dark All creation felt the Father's broken heart Tears were filling heaven's eyes The day the True Love died, the day the True Love died When blood and water hit the ground Walls we couldn't move came crashing down We were free and made alive The day the True Love died, the day the True Love died Search your heart, you know you can't deny it Come on, lose your life just so you can find it The Father gave his only son just to save us The earth was shaking in the dark All creation felt the father's broken heart Tears were filling heaven's eyes The day the True Love died, the day the True Love died When blood and water hit the ground Walls we couldn't move came crashing down We were free and made alive The day the tTrue Love died, the day the True Love died Now Jesus is alive Jesus is alive Jesus is alive Jesus is alive Jesus is alive oh He is alive He rose again When blood and water hit the ground Walls we couldn't move came crashing down We were free and made alive The day the True Love died, the day the True Love died Come close listen to the story.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The same is true when we extend the family through time. We all have witnessed the phenomenon of "roots" in recent years. The ties of blood manifest themselves despite the years and despite the quarrels. The extended family is my family. People want to know where they are from and what their lineage is because these are important in knowing who they are. So there is search for the family tree, for the coat of arms, for the missing relatives.
We are more than individuals. We are parts of a much larger whole. To philosophize exclusively from the standpoint of one's individuality and self-interest is to miss this other truth: we are like knots in a vast net, and the reality of the resulting network of individuals expresses more of the truth than the mere sum of individuals. My responsibility, therefore, must go beyond the little knot I call myself. It extends to other people horizontally and vertically, especially and temporally.
The statement that I am my brother's keeper is part of the very fabric of human existence. I am part of species, and I share in the common responsibility for that species. What I do today lives on after me in my children, and in the children of those to whom I am related in the bond of humanness. My ultimate ideal, then, cannot be to self-interest or personal happiness, which will cease at my death, but to my perpetuation in the persons and things that carry on my reality as part of them. Even without reincarnation, my reality extends beyond my lifetime, for my life and my responsibilities are the threads out of which the future is woven.
What we bequeath to the future, therefore, is ourselves, and our responsibility to future generations is identical with our responsibility to ourselves. On this ultimate act rests the meaning of our lives here and now. We are more than individuals. We are part of the future. Nothing else means so much.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
No copyright infringement intended. Simply for fans.
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Music video by Jennifer Lopez performing If You Had My Love. (C) 1999 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, November 18, 2010
It's among the many claims there are about the benefits of tea to your health. However, is it true?
Green tea has been used traditionally control blood sugar in the body. In fact, animal studies show that this powerful drink may even help prevent type 1 diabetes and slow its progression once you have it. It is also known to regulate glucose in the body.
So all signs point to a reduction in sugars. In experiments done to mice in Japan, the catechins and polysaccharides in this wonderful drink are proven to indeed provide significant reductions. Scientists believe that the same principle applies to humans.
However, drinking this tea is not the best way to enjoy these benefits. If you want to get the most out of green tea health benefits, you need to take a supplement that contains tea and a plethora of other beneficial herbs, vitamins, and minerals.
Does green tea lower blood sugar? Yes, but alone it can only do so much. You can lower your blood sugar and prevent many other illnesses in one fell swoop if you take a supplement that contains far more than just this.
After all, who wants to fumble around in a cabinet full of supplements when you can get all you need with one pill. Furthermore, when you take a supplement that combines a wide range of ingredients, they enhance each others effectiveness.
For the best results, look for a supplement that contains many ingredients including vitamins, minerals, herbs, enzymes, amino acids, antioxidants, and trace ingredients. Such a varied combination of ingredients will pack a punch when it comes to lowering your blood sugar level and preventing disease in general.
After taking a supplement of this caliber, you will notice an immediate difference in the way you look and feel. Your skin will be clearer, your energy level will increase, and your concentration will improve. The health benefits are so far-reaching that you'll be glad that you picked a supplement with far more than just green tea!
So does green tea lower blood sugar? Yes, it does and the best way to enjoy that and the other numerous health benefits of this is by taking a supplement with this great ingredient. By doing so, you will be able to prevent practically all of the signs of aging and disease with one supplement alone.
Books, movies and TV serials alike, capture the workings of a psychic mind. Unsurprisingly, some of these are hugely popular. After all, who doesn't appreciate a bit of magic?
HBO series "True Blood" chronicles the life in the sleepy town of Bon Temps which actually isn't as sleepy as it looks. There are secrets amidst the people and the main protagonist Sookie Stackhouse is a telepath. She has the ability to read minds and another character, Sam, has the ability to metamorphose. "True Blood" is a dark drama series directed in a lovely manner and is scheduled for a Season 4 airing sometime soon.
"Psych" is a comedy series that narrates the story of Shawn Spencer and his partner Gus. They pose as psychic detectives and glue themselves to the Santa Barbara Police Department, insisting on providing their invaluable insight. They pose as psychics since they have no required qualifications to be detectives and basically solve cases not with their psychic abilities, but with observation.
"The Demolished Man" by Alfred Bester was a Sci-fi where the plot was set in such a futuristic world where telepathy was common amongst people. He terms these telepaths as "Espers" and they are divided into 3 levels of telepaths- Type 3 who can understand conscious thoughts at the moment they are formed and were often employed as secretaries or administrators; Class 2 Espers could detect pre-conscious level of thoughts, detect concealed patterns, epiphanies and associations, and formed the professional lawyers, managers etc.; Class 1 Espers can detect all of the preceding plus sub-conscious primal urges, and they occupied the authoritative levels of power in the police and government.
"True Blood", "Psych" are both popularly watched television series and "The Demolished Man" is an award-winning work of fiction, showing that things beyond the normal fascinate people when it is on television and on pages. But when it comes to real life, well, that is a different matter altogether
Vampires first appeared in literature in the 1800's and became more popular with The Vampyre by Polidori. In the late 1800's, Bram Stoker published Dracula, inspired by the real life Vlad the Impaler, who used to get a kick out of killing people by impaling them on stakes. Dracula then became a basis for many vampire novels over the last hundred years, such as Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. Recently Twilight, By Stephenie Meyer, True Blood, By Charlaine Harris, Vampire Diaries, by L. J. Smith and Vampire Academy, by Richelle Mead, has reignited interest in vampire fiction. Here are the key differences between these vampires.
Twilight, By Stephenie Meyer, explores Edward Cullen, a vampire falling in love with Bella, a human, in Washington. The Cullen Family are central to the novel and they follow the vampire laws of The Volturi, who reign in Italy. The difference between the Cullen's and The Volturi is that they feed off animal blood instead of human blood; they do this to fit into society and do not have to face the guilt of killing innocent people for their blood. The Volturi are the typical savage vampires they drink human blood and do anything to keep vampires hidden from the world. To remain a secret they live and work with humans, like most other vampires they do not need to breathe but do for appearances, they have both reflections and shadows and they can go outside in the day time however, their skin becomes like diamonds all glittery when it hits the sun. The vampires are immortal and do possess strength, unnatural speed, strong senses with some having special powers, for example Edward has the ability to read minds with one exception and his sister has the ability to see visions of the future. The vampires are pale with The Volturi having red eyes and the Cullen's having topaz unless they both require blood this is when their eyes turn black and dark circles form underneath them, they also do not have fangs. The way to kill them is by fire or decapitation, which the pieces are later burnt. Twilight also includes werewolves, who are in fact shape shifters. Male vampires can only reproduce by a human female, which creates a dhamphir, this is part human and part vampire, or vampires can be created by being bitten and after a few days the transformation is complete all that is required is a heartbeat that will then eventually stop.
The True Blood TV series or The Southern Vampire Mysteries, by Charlaine Harris, takes place in Southern Louisiana, involves Vampires who made by being bitten and buried until the transformation is complete. These vampires normally feed on human blood however, due to a synthetic blood creation are able to live normal lives without feeding on humans. They have officially revealed themselves to the public. The Sunlight affects them in a number of ways if they are older they have lower tolerances to it and will burn very quickly, newer vampires will just burn but heal. To kill a vampire requires a stake, fire or decapitation. Silver burns them and leaves them immobilised but will not kill them. These vampires require an invitation to enter a human home which if rescinded they must leave immediately. The vampires are pale with retractable fangs; they too leave a shadow and have a reflection. Vampires have compulsion powers, they are immortal and move at unnatural speed, with strong senses and strength, some can fly. They cannot be outside and sleep all day; they are hunted for their blood, which has drug like effects for humans. They too are ruled by laws put in place locally by an area sheriff who then reports to the king or queen of a state. Other Creatures that exist with vampires are Maenads, Shape shifters, Werewolves, Witches Fairies. Dracula only makes a mention so far in the books.
Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead, Based in Montana and Pennsylvania, vampires or Moroi, are born as a result of two pure blood vampire parents, they are protected by dhamphirs born as a result of a half human and a half Moroi. Two dhamphirs cannot reproduce. The vampires exist in the current world, where they too are ruled by a King or Queen, but remain a secret by having their own education institutions and areas that they live. It is here that they live on a nocturnal timetable; even though they can go out in the sun, it irritates them and makes them weak. Moroi need human blood, they are not that strong and need Dhamphir, who do not need blood and have human physiques, to protect them. They face the evil vampires who are Strigoi, with red eyes, they need blood and cannot go in the sun, to become a Strigoi, Moroi or dhamphir need to be bitten by a Strigoi or Moroi kill another Moroi. The characteristics of the vampires are that they are pale, have retractable fangs, they have reflections and shadows. They have the ability to use compulsion, though it is not allowed, Moroi specialise in an extra power with spirit users able to heal. Unlike other vampires, they are mortal and will grow old and die, unless killed by a silver stake, and they do possess special senses and strength.
Vampire Diaries, by L. J. Smith, explores vampires that are reproduced by transfusion if they are killed while there is vampire blood still in their system. They are immortal, have unnatural speed, senses, strength and can heal, some can fly, shape shift and have mind powers. They have ordinary skin colour, retractable fangs and cast a shadow and have a reflection. Some choose to not drink human blood but animal blood. To kill them requires a stake, fire; sunlight is fatal unless they have a special ring to protect them. They like the True Blood Vampires require an invitation to enter; they also exist in a world with werewolves and witches.
Vampire Chronicles, by Anne Rice, involves vampires that are pale, have fangs, reflections and shadows. They are immortal, with unnatural speed, senses and strength and can heal, only the gifted can fly and only the gifted had mind powers and other powers. They reproduce by transfusion or being bitten or drinking vampire blood. They are hidden though some tried to change that. Cannot be staked, Sunlight is fatal unless they are older vampires who have higher tolerances, fatal to decapitation and fire. Prefer human blood but can drink animal. Similarly, to Twilight vampires as they age they become more statuesque, very smooth and white skin.
Dracula, by Bram Stoker, hailed as the original vampire that all other vampires are based on. Dracula was pale, had fangs, though he had no reflection and no shadow. Stake was fatal, and was affected by garlic, holy symbols, running water and could die by decapitation, drowning or fire. He required an invitation to enter and was immortal with unnatural speed, senses, strength, and could heal. He also can fly and can shape shift to wolf bat dust or fog, he also had powers of telepathy. He was only weakened by the sun but still able to go outside and could only reproduce by transfusion. Existed in a world with werewolves but remained in closed off society.
Comparing different texts, we can see that the vampires are similar, they are often pale, strong, fast, with acute senses, and they die by fire, stakes, or decapitation. They are often reproduced by being bitten or a transfusion occurring and the sun affects them. They exist hidden in society but often share the world with other creatures. Which book or TV series is best, it comes down to personal opinion. Often young adults prefer Twilight, Vampire Academy, and Vampire Diaries. Adult may prefer True Blood, Dracula and the Anne Rice series. People enjoy reading about vampires and there will always be vampire novels to keep their interests.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The battle at Wrath Gate Cinematic Ingame Video. The Battle of Angrathar the Wrath Gate is a battle between the united forces of the Alliance and the Horde against the undead Scourge. Highlord Bolvar Fordragon and Saurfang the Younger challenged the Lich King at the very entrance of Icecrown Citadel, Angrathar the Wrath Gate. However, the Forsaken, led by Grand Apothecary Putress attacked from the cliffs above the Gate with catapults loaded with their New Plague, killing most of the Alliance-Horde forces and driving the Lich King into his fortress. Conflict: War against the Lich King Place: Angrathar the Wrath Gate, Dragonblight Outcome: Tactical Forsaken victory Combatants Alliance-Horde forces Scourge Forsaken Commanders Highlord Bolvar Fordragon † Saurfang the Younger † Lich King Grand Apothecary Putress Strength Fordragon Hold soldiers Kor'kron Vanguard soldiers Undead Frost vrykul New plague catapults "SOURCE" www.wowwiki.com Full Transcript: Highlord Bolvar Fordragon walks among his men. Alliance Soldier 1: Highlord Bolvar! Alliance Soldier 2: Thank the Light! Alliance Soldier 3: For Lordaeron! Alliance Soldier 4: For the Alliance! Bolvar roars as he and his men charge into the undead. Highlord Fordragon: Back, you mindless wretches! The gates open and Scourge vrykul, speaking in their native tongue, charge out. Highlord Fordragon: Fight on, brothers! As the battle continues, Saurfang the Younger observes the conflict and raises his axe to rally his soldiers ...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Mark Harris' song One True God. Song I heard from K-love, liked it so much I started searching for it on youtube, couldn't find it - So I got it and I put it up here :) Enjoy I don't have a God I can put on a stand Or a God I hold in the palm of my hand I have a God that's holding me And I don't have a God that I can create In the place I live with the money I make I have a God, He made everything So I don't need a temporary man made deity When I got the real thing I got the real thing He's the Lord of all the earth The maker of all things He alone is the one true God Kingdoms rise and fall But even through it all He remains The one true God I don't have a thing that I got on my own I don't have a care that I carry alone But I have a God who's carrying me I don't have sin that He doesn't forgive And I don't have a heart that is worthy of His But I have a God who still loves me So I don't need a temporary man made deity When I got the real thing I got the real thing Who is this King of Glory The Lord strong and mighty Who is this King of Glory The Lord strong and mighty Who is this King of Glory Who is this King of Glory
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Here are the first 4 songs on the Earth AD (Wolfs Blood) album by The Misfits. Track listing: 1. Earth AD 2. Queen Wasp 3. Devilock 4. Death Comes Ripping
The new crime and family drama Blue Bloods released by CBS completed assembling the caste after the recent departure of the executive producer as well as show runner Ken Sanzel. For filling this gap, two new producers joined the group. Helmer Fred Keller is now producing and directing show. Linda Gase is also supporting his as a consultant producer. Keller agreed for the deal after directing an episode of the series. Blue Bloods is a cop family drama. Some of the major roles in the series are played by Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg. Selleck is appearing as Frank Reagan, who is the chief of the police department and father of the family. He is also assisted with his eldest son Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and youngest son Jamie (Will Estes). Will Estes also got a powerful role in Blue Bloods.
Apart from these roles, Bridget Moynahan is also playing an important role in the series as Erin. She is serving New York as the assistant District Attorney. She sometimes also helps and father and siblings to solve the cases and files.
Mitchell Burgess, Leonard Goldberg and Robin Green are the creators and producers of the series. As the story come with a distinctive story line of the police life, it is earning a lot of popularity between all types of viewers. The series are expected to be released on September 24 on CBS. Blue Bloods will be broadcasted on Friday night at 10:00 PM. The filming and other aspects of the show are running smoothly. Most of the scenes are filmed in and around New York City. It is also dedicated for the Law Enforcement of the city. If you are interested to know more about this show, doing a simple research online can help you.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Sixteen-year-old Daisy Giordano has a lot on her plate. Prom season is upon her, but her best-friend-recently-turned-boyfriend Ryan Mendez hasn't asked her to go yet. Worse, he's been hanging around with the incredibly beautiful new girl in school an awful lot. It's bad enough Daisy's dad disappeared, her psychic powers aren't as well-developed as those of her mother and sisters, there's a ghost haunting the town's funeral parlor, and the new guy at school (a Gypsy fortune teller) seems to be following Daisy wherever she goes. Things can only get worse when Mr. Davis, a popular teacher at Nightshade High, is found murdered in the park.
Daisy was introduced to the world in Dead is the New Black, in which she first discovered she had some psychic powers. When she's not solving mysteries or learning to move objects with her mind, Daisy's other interests include coffee (or any caffeinated beverage, really) and chocolate. Like many Italian girls, she loves to cook, and even if her mind-reading and telekinetic abilities aren't fully developed, her cooking skills definitely are!
This series could easily be taking place in the same world as Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood series, with the average citizens of Nightshade only vaguely aware of their supernatural neighbors, including werewolves and other shape-shifters. Like Sookie, Daisy is a bright heroine who struggles to adjust to being able to read minds around her. Fans of L. J. Smith's 'Vampire Diaries' series will probably enjoy Marlene Perez's 'Dead' series as well.
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Friday, November 12, 2010
You know what they say about underdogs, they most often come out victorious. The same is true with the MicroLife blood pressure monitor. On the list of the world's best home monitoring devices, MicroLife hardly makes it to the top at all. And yet, it is still always there, ever-lingering, ever-improving, to match up to the features offered by the giants such as Omron and LifeSource.
A Hidden Gem?
Although MicroLife is not as popular as other big-name brands, it has been proven to produce results just as accurately as other devices out there. In fact, many of its Automatic Upper Arm models have received above average grades from the British Hypertension Society and pass the standards of the European Society of Hypertension. The German Hypertension Society also grants its recognition to several MicroLife models, including the Wrist devices-aside from the Upper Arm monitors, of course.
What Measuring Method Does MicroLife Use?
Most MicroLife hypertension monitoring home devices use the oscillometric method of measuring the rate of blood pressure. This means the monitor works by detecting the amplitude of oscillations caused by the blood as air pressure in the cuff is slowly released. This method is used in the Automatic, Semi-Automatic, and Wrist devices offered by MicroLife. There are also aneroid devices, composed of your good, ol' sphygmomanometer and a sturdy stethoscope. Aneroid devices work with the user detecting the Korotkoff sound, or the swooshing or pounding sound the blood makes when the pressure is released and it is allowed to flow out again.
Is It Recommended?
Generally, the MicroLife blood pressure monitor itself is considered an excellent device both by international standards organizations and consumers. However, there have been complaints regarding the software that accompanies each MicroLife device. The software was designed to record the user's blood pressure information to better help monitor heart health, but many users say the application is full of bugs and does not work in several Windows systems.
Concrete Schoolyard from Jurassic 5 LP (1998). One of my favorite hip hop songs of all time. This is true hip hop.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Hello world! This is my first Let's Play so please be gentle, like it, hate it? Leave a comment! Rate it! Favorite it! Subscribe baby! Have a JTV? www.justin.tv/headbutt - favorite my channel if you'd like!
Not too long ago Anne Rice was the queen of vampire fiction with her creation of the legendary Lestat. However, in the past few years Stephenie Meyer with her Twilight Saga, Charlaine Harris with True Blood, and other authors with their vampire creations have stormed the best seller charts. But what are the most popular series with the legions of online vamp lit fans?
The top ten most popular (based on online chatter) vampire book series are:
10. Riley Jensen Guardian by Keri Arthur
9. Anita Blake Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
7. The Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
6. Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
5. The Darren Shan Saga by Darren Shan
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
3. The House of Night by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
2. The Southern Vampire Mysteries / Sookie Stackhouse Novels / True Blood Series by Charlaine Harris
...and the most popular Vampire Lit Series is no surprise...
1. The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer
Not quite making the top ten were Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost, Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith, Undead and ... by MaryJanice Davidson, Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz, Vampire Beach by Alex Duval, Night World by L.J. Smith, Nikki and Michael by Keri Arthur, Mackenzie Vampires by Nina Bangs, and Almost Human by Melanie Nowak.
The top two series on this list have also been adapted for the screen, with the wildly popular Twilight Saga movies and True Blood television series on HBO. This can have only helped their dominance in this poll. While great literature does not need to be adapted for the screen, it will clearly raise awareness of a series and bring in a whole new group of fans. A Darren Shan motion picture (Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant) will be released in late 2009. Both House of Night and Vampire Academy films or TV adaptations are almost inevitable, although neither seem to be even close to production. If the new CW Network TV series based on L. J. Smith's Vampire Diaries is a hit, then those novels are bound to be in the top ten for my next vamp lit poll. And, finally, it is lovely to see that modern vampire literature icon and pioneer Anne Rice made the list, even if she was not in the top five. Oddly, only two of Anne Rice's novels (Interview with the Vampire and The Queen of the Damned) were ever turned into feature films.
I compiled this list by searching for each of the vampire book series on a number of search engines and ranking them by the number of web pages, discussion forums, photos, videos, etc that are available online.
Ugh computers been in the shop but I'm back :) This is my first Let's Play so please be gentle, like it, hate it? Leave a comment! Rate it! Favorite it! Subscribe baby! Have a JTV? www.justin.tv/headbutt - favorite my channel if you'd like!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Maybe you have heard a good deal of "hoopla" recently about HBO's very ambitious period drama Boardwalk Empire and were left wondering if it was really that "good." While the program may not fit with everyone's tastes, there is no doubt that HBO has really stepped up and produced some memorable and quality television with Boardwalk Empire. Watch the show on satellite TV in high-definition and it will look very striking.
The show is set during the beginning of Prohibition and dives into all sorts of corruption and criminal activity surrounding this interesting period of American history. The series works for a variety of reasons.
Sharp Scripts
The writing is very crisp and lively. Many television programs suffer from dips in quality or simply become boring, as plots just don't gel. However, this doesn't happen with Boardwalk Empire. The pacing is excellent and this is due in a large part to the fact that the writing is top-notch and scripts have been treated with care. While there is no denying that it is violent, it will likely appeal to those who are hoping to find television dramas with more depth and complexity.
Attention to Detail
The look and feel is very time appropriate and does effectively transport viewers in a way that few television programs have ever attempted. The grandeur of the series alone is enough to make it worth trying. Great sets and detailed accurate costumes should be enough to impress most viewers.
Quality Acting
All the actors in the series, regardless of the size of their respective parts, take their roles seriously and it shows in the final product. If you are sick of television programs with weak acting, then you will find Boardwalk Empire to be very refreshing and entertaining.
Ultimately, it is the kind of quality show that people who are busy will want to make time for each week. If you are only going to watch a couple of hours of television a week, you may very well want to give Boardwalk Empire a try. Yes, it actually is that good.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
So, I just bought the first three books of the series that inspired "True Blood" and I couldn't resist but search a few clips on youtube of it which lead to the opening of TB. And the opening song is WOW! So I thought "Why not make a video for it?". So here it is. ENJOY! NO COPYRIGHT INFRIGEMENT INTENDED. ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS. PS: Credits for the pictures go to the wonderful artists on deviantart.
The two contenders fighting for "Top Premium Movie Channel" currently are HBO and Showtime. These premium cable networks not only offer great movies, but are now becoming known for "hit TV shows". Lets breakdown these two "Heavy Hitters" and see which one gives you more bang for your buck.
HBO Movies-
HBO has 9 movie channels, 2 of which channels are in High Definition (HD). Their movies combine a good mixture of new releases and older movies. They have a good variety of movies and change their featured movies monthly. HBO has better new releases and looks to have a bigger share in the new release market.
Showtime Movies-
Showtime has 7 movie channels (including The Movie Channel), and provide a Showtime Channel and The Movie Channel on HD. Showtime has a decent variety of movies, but The Movie Channel lacks in their movies. Showtime offers new releases but many are inferior to the new releases that HBO is providing.
HBO TV Series-
HBO has a lot of TV Shows that are now featured such as "Entourage", "Eastbound & Down", "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Hard Knocks", "Hung", "Bill Maher", and "True Blood". HBO for a long time has been successful in TV series with shows such as "Sex in the City" and "The Sopranos" but these recent TV Shows have added to the depth of HBO and make them a top contender for best premium channel.
Showtime TV Series-
Showtime is currently featuring 6 TV series which include "Weeds", "Dexter", "Penn & Teller", "Nurse Jackie", "Inside the NFL", and "The Tudors". Showtime has two hit TV Series which are "Weeds" and "Dexter" but the other series leave the consumer wanting more series to the caliber of the two major hitters. If Showtime were able to create more hit TV series they could take the reign from HBO who has been the leader since "Sopranos" and "Sex in the City".
Judges Decision
This was a tough decision but we have to give the Fight to HBO. HBO provides more of a variety, which makes it more appealing to the customer. Showtime has done a great job in the last couple of years with the release of "Weeds" and "Dexter" but need a couple more TV series to compete with the reigning champ HBO. Only time will tell, but Showtime is making progress and I think it's only a matter of time until they conquer the almighty HBO.
Heard this song today on ISOS 4,amazing :O hope you'll like it
Monday, November 8, 2010
Did you know that most people can reduce blood pressure naturally? That's absolutely true! Many of the people who currently take daily medications to control their hypertension don't really need to be doing so.
I am not advocating going cold turkey. If you are currently taking medication on the instructions of your doctor you can't just stop taking them. But what you can do is to introduce steps to reduce blood pressure naturally to the point where you doctor will be able to give you the good news that you don't need to refill your prescription anymore.
And you can get to that point relatively quickly in most cases! Here are some tips to help you!
Get Snoring Help: If you snore loudly, you may suffer from sleep apnea. Sufferers from this condition have high levels of aldosterone which is a hormone known to cause hypertension.
Anybody For Tea? Did you know that some studies have shown that three cups of tea per day, like hibiscus tea, reduce blood pressure naturally to the same extent as some of the medications?
Walk It Off: Walking is a great way to help your heart to get more oxygen and to strengthen it so that it doesn't find it so difficult to circulate the blood. A good brisk walk every day will do wonders for your hypertension. Why not get a dog so you've got a great excuse to take that walk. Studies have also shown that pet ownership can be good for your pressure!
Dark Chocolate Delight: One of the ingredients is flavanol which help to make veins and arteries more flexible and thus help with circulation. Who says you can't indulge and reduce blood pressure naturally at the same time!
Deep Breaths: Stress hormones release an enzyme in the kidney which heightens pressure. Deep breathing exercises or meditation have been conclusively shown to significantly lower stress hormones.
Working Too Much? A University of California study showed that for some people a work week in excess of 40 hours raised pressure by more than 15% so watch those hours. Most important though is that your life shouldn't be all about work!
Mellow Music: Perhaps strange but true - 30 minutes of mellow music a day (I'm partial to Celtic music myself) can knock almost five points off your blood pressure scores!
Potassium Party: Fruits and vegetables high in potassium are an excellent strategy to reduce blood pressure naturally. You should aim for an intake (from natural sources) of up to 4,000mg per day.
Definitely Decaf: This is a hotly debated area. Many people say that caffeine does not directly impact blood pressure. However, it emphasizes the effects of stress, so switch to decaf if you are prone to stress.
So Long Sodium: For many people, sodium intake directly elevates blood pressure. But remember that the salt you pour on your food accounts for less than 20% of your salt intake. Read the labels and switch from processed foods.
It is true that many people around us suffer from high blood sugar problem. This high sugar is not an illness that only affects diabetics. The following article has been designed to explore different aspects of increased glucose levels like
What should be the ideal glucose level after eating?
What are the causes of high level of sugar in blood?
What are the symptoms of increase in the level of glucose?
Ways to test the glucose level?
Why is it important to test the level of sugar?
Are there any tips that can control the level of glucose?
The following reading will help you to understand many important things about level of sugar in the diabetic's body.
Fasting Blood Sugar Level: The level of glucose rises soon after eating, but it returns to normal within 1 to 2 hours. Blood sugar level is also termed blood glucose level range. It is the amount of glucose in the blood stream of the person. It also termed serum glucose level.
The level of sugar after around 2 hours is termed level after-meals. Researches have revealed that after meals the level of glucose in the blood of the diabetics could become more than double even if it was normal before eating.
High Blood Sugar: The reading of blood glucose is high in the early morning because of the secretion of different hormone. Generally these hormones are corticosteroids and growth hormones. This is a reaction that is termed Dawn phenomenon. The sugar value of the person may shoot up very high if the body of the person starts to release some sugar to counteract the low-level of blood sugar. This is termed Somogyi effect.
The reading if falls below 45 mg/dl then it is termed a serious abnormality of glucose levels.
Symptoms of High Blood Sugar: The value of blood glucose that is slightly above the safe range makes the person feel tired as well as thirsty. The person feels hungry, sweat and feels anxious and weak. The heart of the person starts to pound in the chest.
If the range of blood glucose stays high for several weeks then the body starts to adjust with this increased level of blood glucose and then does not give any signs. So it is extremely important to control blood glucose.
Blood Glucose Concentration: The normal blood glucose level should be in the range of 70 mg/dl to 150 mg/dl
Blood Glucose Testing: The reading of glucose in blood test measures the capability of the body to process sugar in blood. Some tests are used to diagnose the onset of diabetes or even prediabetes. Low-level of blood sugar is termed hypoglycemia; it makes the person feel sick.
Maintenance and monitoring of level of sugar in blood is important for the diabetics.
Welcome back to Bon Temps, home to mystery, Southern sensuality and dark secrets. For Sookie Stackhouse, life is more dangerous than ever after she and Bill become more deeply involved. Meanwhile, Tara finds herself under a lover's spell; Sam puts his trust in an unlikely ally; Jason becomes involved with an anti-vampire sect; Eric becomes interested in Sookie after he recruits her to investigate the disappearance of his 2,000-year-old maker; and Maryann is revealed to possess a power that can control almost everyone in town. Then, after making a shocking discovery, Sookie, Bill and Sam must form the last line of defense against a diabolical plan that raises this award-winning series to bloody new heights.
Artist : Pain of Salvation Album : Remedy Lane (2002) Song : Beyond the Pale Lyrics : And SEX was always there from when I was only eight years - tempting me leave thirsty Sweat, skin, a PULSE divine to balance this restless MIND - it seemed so wonderfully physical Oh the BLOOD, the lust, the bodies that color the world: all drugs to die for! Won't you share my fire? How can LOVE make that world a minefield of forbidden GROUND? A map of untouchable skin and SILENCED desire? And love was there in vain, PROFOUND and deep but traced with pain - too early for a child of TEN Loving the pure and sane he sought the goddess unstained - watching them turn to flesh again HUNGRY for both the PURITY and SIN Life seemed to him merely like a GALLERY of how to be And he was always much more HUMAN than he wished to be But there is a LOGIC to his world, if they could only see Wishing - Sickened - Ill - Ticking SOMEONE still this hunger (it's in my blood) always growing stronger (ticking) BUDAPEST I'm learning, Budapest you're burning me This is not who I wanted to be, this is not what I wanted to see She's so young so why don't I feel free now that she is here under me? Naked - Touching - Soft - Clutching And then after all it lead me here to wake up again Seeking a love that might make me feel free in myself but then it proves to be Something that hurts inside when we touch, so I move on, I lose my way Astray I'm trying too much to feel unchained, to burn out this sense of feeling cold ...
Sunday, November 7, 2010
This was definately a series emphasizing rock and roll with cutting edge photography. The primary character was too angst stricken for my taste and the time loop was a bit much but at least the series lasted long enough to demonstrate different outcomes. Interesting is a bit unsatisfying.
Adrien awakes in an unknown home with no idea what has happened to him. Jenna confronts the police. Actors in this episode: Adrien---Fedoraandrapier Latimer---Marshtomp8 Jenna--- KViewMae Brock---Healerdoc Cade---WalrusInATopHat Coran---DragonV0942 Cop1---HevekReekel Cop2---loveluckie1 Music: I need to work on not having so many crotch shots! There's like two in this episode. Haha, my game kept crashing so I had to work with what I had :( lmao --Honors-- 8/26: #85 - Top Favorited (Today) - Film & Animation #91 - Most Discussed (Today) - Film & Animation #78 - Top Favorited (Today) - Film & Animation #100 - Top Rated (Today) - Film & Animation #80 - Most Discussed (Today) - Film & Animation #80 - Top Favorited (Today) - Film & Animation #65 - Most Discussed (Today) - Film & Animation #59 - Most Discussed (Today) - Film & Animation #57 - Most Discussed (Today) - Film & Animation 8/27 #54 - Most Discussed (Today) - Film & Animation #79 - Top Favorited (Today) - Film & Animation #100 - Top Rated (Today) - Film & Animation
