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Tontine Insulation — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:54:31 +0000

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Comment on Deadly tornadoes hit southeast – 128 dead in Alabama by Building Material

Building Material — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:52:50 +0000

People should have mercy on them…
and pray for them….

Comment on Dead birds and Fish around the world by Real Estate Agents Brisbane

Real Estate Agents Brisbane — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:39:44 +0000

HAARP a nice initiative towards the wildlife protection & prohibiting their inhuman killing. The natural ecosystem should be well maintained to have flawless environment.

Comment on Deadly tornadoes hit southeast – 128 dead in Alabama by Sales Agent Brisbane

Sales Agent Brisbane — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:33:00 +0000

The victims should well treated and the general awareness camps should be developed to help the people for any natural calamities and also to educate them in case of emergencies……..take a joint initiative in improving our future..

Comment on Deadly tornadoes hit southeast – 128 dead in Alabama by self defense in sydney

self defense in sydney — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:02:59 +0000

The news is very depressing as many peoples lose their homes and helpless. so, proper projection should be provided to those victims by government. may God help them!!

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Comment on Advice for a Broken Heart by angela

angela — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:14:20 +0000

i have had a broken heart from my very first memory as a child, it healed quite well when i fell in love with my husband at 19…however our love was shattered and ended in divorce. 8 years later….i still cannot get thru it. Ive tried everything from self medicating, to getting out and dating, church, and nothing has helped. I still feel desperately hopeless and sad as i did the moment we let it go. Will it follow me to the grave? Or will I ever have a chance to love again? I still dont have that answer, but I am ready to try and accept that it will stay with me forever.

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dorisdillard — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:27:57 +0000

how can i get u to come to my home town

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Comment on ACS Education – Student Loans by Robert

Robert — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:07:22 +0000

Agree with all the blogs about ACS, they are terrible. They sent me a letter saying I am deliquent on my loan but they sent my check back and sent another letter stating that I am not an employee of their company and do not know why my pay wages are being garnished. I called several times but only had to listen to a automated voice message that made no sense to me. They did say to send an email to there address at ACS-studentloan.com, but that didn’t work either. I called 1-800-835-4611 and spoke with an answering machine.

Comment on Mega Millions Winning Numbers by head shots

head shots — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:23:43 +0000

Oh the Mega Millions is such a tease. I play every week hoping to win. I think i’m beginning to get a lotto problem. Do they have lotto rehab? lol

Comment on Juice Plus by Doug Woodruff

Doug Woodruff — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:37:19 +0000

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Doing the research is easy but then convincing a panel of your peers (who are responsible for curating/overseeing a scientific journal and its content) is extremely difficult. That’s why the following list is significant.

If you have an argument with the way the research was conducted then you stand against the researchers AND the panel of peers at each journal……just hope you’re a lot smarter than me! !!

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5. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2004; 23:205-211 ***
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17. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2003; 41:1744-1749 ***
18. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2009; 60:S65-75 ***

Ten additional studies (all of which are randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled) are underway investigating various health issues.

Of special note is a study currently being conducted at Wake Forest University investigating the nutritional status and variious markers of cell health which is being funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Yours in good health,
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www.about.me/dougwoodruff

Comment on North Korea Bombs South Korea- Could this be the start of World War 3 by babak

babak — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:54:56 +0000

i dont think ww3 will started by north korea .it will not happen by N korea even china and russia care about their economies instead of war

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Comment on Sixteen Things to do after a Relationship Breakup by H

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:13:03 +0000

Hi, absolutely a great blog with many great pieces of feedback. I am the one who initiated the breakup and was so saddened by it it eats me up inside. I loved this woman for 2 1/2 years but recogized that there were just some areas where we couldn’t meet in the middle and have some common ground. It become too much for me. There is no good way to tell someone you dearly love, that you do not want to spend the rest of your life together. There were many many good things about the relationship, every one to be appreciated. In the end I hope she can see that my decision was meant to be the best for both of us. For me to relieve the inner stress, for her to be released to find someone who will match and feed her needs the way she deserves. Good luck and god bless to all that come across this. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

Comment on Nancy Pelosi Election Results by Vincenza Didomenico

Vincenza Didomenico — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:02:29 +0000

After the 2010 election how can Obama think that his view of government fixing everythink is what we all want?

No party is perfect on every issue. I do know that the more power the Federal Government has over our lives the less power we have. Look at Europe they are in a mess!

Comment on Nancy Pelosi Election Results by Vincenza Didomenico

Vincenza Didomenico — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:56:00 +0000

It is obvious that her constituents agree with her views. That is why she got re-elected in her small congretional district. We all know that California is in really bad shape… We don’t want her policies that banrupted California to be the policies for the rest of the country. She somehow thinks that we should all follow the liberal agenda that is OK in California.

Let us just hope that this election shows that the country doesn’t want her way of governing. My way or the highway.

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Comment on New planet discovered 2010 – Gliese 581 G by headshots

headshots — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:46:03 +0000

20 Light Years aways is really close as far as the Universe is concerned. But still a long way away. Gliese 581 G maybe our nearest planet with the posibility of life. cool!

Comment on Dateline NBC – To Catch a Predator by margie munden

margie munden — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:42:04 +0000

10-13-2010 please help me my 12 year old was a victim of my neighbors 45 yr old son..we went to the police who took the report and dropped the ball .10 days later with a new report they picked him up but not before he was picked up he made acast of threats {prommises} to my child .all of which he or his family have cared out. he was found guilty sent to jail on aclass “f” felony of indesent lebertys with a minor he only served 18months of this because he was given a jail job which gave him merit point and time off. then he was allowed to move back in 30 feet from my daughter and i . no one will help us this cant be right ..but no one wants to fix this problem they just want to blame my child for it happening ..you see her cuz saw what happend the first pervet and he finished what the first started.they basicly have told me if i want this case done right i better not point out the 1st set of mistakesthey made well that doesnt remove the fact that 18 months after the 1st attack the same man who harmed my child is back in her face to terrorize her and no one in this town will help us ….maybe shame will. please we have no money and my child and i have little faith and one else to turn too please help..margie munden 828-251-1954 222 view st asheville nc 28806 the pervet has a past in doing this his name is charlie chandler jr 216 view st asheville nc 28806 which is the home next door and the place he lived when he attacked my child. he was regesterd but i trusted his family and never ask ..and the BUNCOMBE COUNTRY SHERIFFS DEPT .828-255-5555 allowed him to go back to that address {his fathers house } after the crime. the father chandler sr. helped him to hassrass us after he{ chandler jr }was in jail. they have damaged our home theyve damaged our cars .theyve killed our dog stuffed dead animial in our mail box and on our door steps . they sprayed “slut” on or house and still my child put herself through testifing about what this man did.The chandlers have 5 children and many grand children we live in the middle of the clan and thier extented family so my child is verbaly dashed daily. so we had turned to my family who we have limited ties to .my nephew who did this had lived in my home when he was young and i never thought this could happen please help me save my child ..i have kept her in counciling and ive went to the law each time seeking help .i have under gone ever DSS investagation including the false ones lonched by the perp and his family . i care for my mother 79 and my child and i have bad health please help we cant take any more…..thank you

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Comment on Halloween by April J. Carman

April J. Carman — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:01:21 +0000

Review by April J. Carman for The Night Before Halloween Rating: My son loves this book and it is his first request every single night lately. The twist on "Twas the night before Christmas" and the cadence to the book makes it an easy book to read before bedtime.

Comment on Halloween by J. Crawford

J. Crawford — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:29:23 +0000

Review by J. Crawford for The Night Before Halloween
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I read this aloud to a class of first graders and they enjoyed the fun ryhming text and colorful illustrations. They were familiar with the similar Christmas story, so were interested in seeing how the Halloween version would play out. My very young grandson loves the story and pictures, too!

Comment on Halloween by Joe'sMom

Joe'sMom — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:04:47 +0000

Review by Joe’sMom for The Night Before Halloween
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My 4 year old is OBSESSED with halloween, so trust me – we’ve read just about every halloween picture book and early chapter book that we can get our hands on.

“The Night Before Halloween”, is told in the same rhyming verse as “The Night Before Christmas” story; and follows the monsters as they prepare for Halloween. The verse is easy for kids to follow and the illustrations are colorful and detailed. This book has become a quick favorite for us to read at bedtime.

I would absolutely recommend adding this to your Halloween book list. Also check out “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – this is another of our favorites this year.

Comment on Halloween by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:22:02 +0000

Review by for The Night Before Halloween Rating: The idea of the monsters getting ready for Haloween was great. I loved the book. I bought 10 copies and gave them to friends and relatives. They had received the Night Before Easter Book and were looking forward to the continuation of the next Night Before series. We are anxiously awaiting The Night Before Valentines Day.

Comment on New planet discovered 2010 – Gliese 581 G by srennie

srennie — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:40:49 +0000

Hey Kevin – That planet is in the “Goldilocks band” relative to the sun it circles, not relative to our sun. Yes, a Red Giant would gobble us up, but bear in mind that the process still takes eons….Ye olde Earth indeed!

Comment on Halloween by Tim Janson

Tim Janson — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:23:18 +0000

Review by Tim Janson for The Night Before Halloween
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My 2 1/2 year old just loves Halloween. He was born Oct. 28th so he’s definitely a Halloween baby and he loves everything to do with the holiday including seeing pumpkins, bats and spiders. This delightful book by Natasha Wing is a Halloween takeoff on “Twas the Night Before Christmas” following the same pattern except that in this book various ghouls and goblins are preparing for Halloween and for the children who will soon be knocking at their front door. The Illustrations by Cynthia Fisher perfectly fit the fun tone and pace of the book and my little loves reading this one over and over…

Comment on Halloween by Barry

Barry — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:52:20 +0000

Review by Barry for Halloween
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Another milestone or anniversary, another re-packaged film. One wonders how many more times this 1978 classic will be released onto the public. If they keep making the DVD treatment with great special features like this one, then more the merrier. What could they possibly do with another re-issue?. Outdo themselves. That’s what. This is a great 25th anniversary edition of the film with special features that every hardcore fan will devour. As a fan who has three different versions of this film, I can’t wait for this. This edition features the film looking and sounding incredible, but what really makes it is the extras. As usual, there are radio spots, trailers, bios, and a still gallery. What makes it fantastic is that there is audio commentary from writer/director John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, and producer/writer Debra Hill. There is an all new 87 minute documentary with interviews with Carpenter, Curtis, Hill, and dozens more. There is also a 10 minute special with Hill and actress P.J. Soles(Lynda) re-visiting the original Myers house used in the film. Plus there is a 16 page booklet!!. How can any fan refuse?!. You can’t. Apparently, the one star review below doesn’t know what’s going on. I’ve seen the TV version and it definitley wasn’t 104 minutes. 13 extra minutes?. I doubt if the deleted scenes totaled 10 minutes. Anyways, this is a great set with plenty of new stuff to offer. The story takes place in a quaint little town of Haddonfield, Illinois. 6 year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his sister in 1963, and was then sent to a mental institution. While there, he was observed by Dr. Sam Loomis(Donald Pleasence). 15 years later, in 1978, Michael manages to escape the place and head back to his hometown to reak terror and vengeance upon the unknowing little town. Loomis, with the help of the town sheriff, Sheriff Brackett(Charles Cyphers), tries to track down the cold blooded killer before a body count happens. Enter virginal Laurie Strode(Jamie Lee Curtis). She is the unlucky target, as Michael stalks her and two friends Annie(Nancy Loomis), and Lynda(P.J. Soles), while they are babysitting across the street from each other on Halloween night. This was supposed to be a creepy, scary, suspenseful film, and that’s exactly what it is. No gore or blood and guts. It’s a very simple, basic movie that tells a very simple, basic story, and is done in a very basic, simple way. If only future sequels were made that way. What makes it even more chilling is how real it is. It takes place in a nice little town, in a charming, family type neighborhood. It shows that this kind of thing can happen to anyone anywhere. The realisticness of the film and characters lost some credibility in later films, but this one is what’s out there in the real world. Scary to think. Curtis is wonderful as Laurie. She gets the shy, awkward, gawky thing down pat. She makes Laurie a real fleshed out person, instead of just another pretty face actress trying to seem innocent and pure when we know she isn’t. Pleasence is teriffic. Loomis is a classic screen character that gets even madder as the films go on. Carpenter knows how to scare us. What’s so amazing about it is how easy it is to do it, and how easy it was for him to accomplish it. While other films try too hard and create ridiculous circumstances with gore and effects to try to scare you, this one just relies on what is real. What could be outside your door, or under your bed. This is one of the scariest movies ever. The theme, also done by Carpenter, is another classic. All in all, “Halloween” is a monumental film classic that should be cherished by all. This special new edition is chalked full of nothing but goodies and every fan should rush out to get it when it is available. Happy trick or treating.

Comment on Halloween by Anton Tobias

Anton Tobias — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:30:24 +0000

Review by Anton Tobias for Halloween
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On October 14th Anchor Bay/Starz Entertainment will release a Halloween 30th anniversary edition of the film. I, for one, being a longtime Halloween enthusiast, haven’t been this dissapointed since Rob Zombie got to cash in on and destroy this classic film with one of the worst renditions ever made.

Again, and in typical Anchor Bay fashion, consumers are being offered the same Halloween product in a new package. Look closely, every single DVD disc included in this set has been a prior release from Anchor Bay.

Even the Blu-Ray disc has been out for months. This is disgraceful and Halloween fans deserve better.

The original Halloween was released thirty years ago, so why is Anchor Bay releasing Halloween 4 and 5 with this set? They were filmed in the late 80′s. The answer is greed and laziness. Anchor Bay is jumbling every Halloween release they’ve ever produced into one pathetic boxset in order to cash in yet again.

This has to be the laziest attempt at a Halloween special edition ever. Thirty years of triumph deserves so much better and this company is just slapping together a lame Halloween boxset at the last minute and calling it a thirty year editon.

Even the Micael Myers mask included in this set is cheap and has been available for years at any local Spencer’s gift shop. It has no resemblance to the original mask what-so-ever. Nothing in this boxset is worth spending money on.

This was the perfect opportunity for Anchor Bay to release some of the “lost Halloween footage” found a few years ago burried in boxes. All of John Carpenter’s Halloween footage that was not used in the movie was found and Halloween fans have been long awaiting to see just a few frames from this holy grail of unused film stock.

Will any of this footage be available on this boxset? Nope. Just the same tired releases from a company that doesn’t know how to show this classic film the proper respect it deserves.

Comment on Halloween by Guido

Guido — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:15:45 +0000

Review by Guido for Halloween
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The original Halloween is one of the greatest horror movies of all time and my personal favorite. Even though I’ve seen it numerous times I can’t get enough. On Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his sister in the small town of Haddonfield Illinois. Now, 15 years later, he has escaped from a mental institution to reek havoc amongst the trick or treaters. Jaime Lee Curtis stars in her first role as Laurie Strode and is pursued by Michael Myers throughout the entire movie. Donald Pleasance plays Dr. Sam Loomis (Michael Myers doctor) and warns Haddonfield Police of Michael’s return. Hesitant to believe the wild accusation Dr. Loomis must hunt Michael down before he can do anymore harm. Halloween will scare and delight you at the same time. The music score for Halloween is still creepy almost 25 years later and is synonymous with the movie. If you only see one horror movie in your lifetime, see this absolute classic, Halloween.

Comment on Halloween by Eric Ericson

Eric Ericson — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:15:11 +0000

Review by Eric Ericson for Halloween
Rating:
Halloween. What a perfect title for a Horror movie. It’s hard to believe back in 1977 that there had never been any movie, let alone a Horror film, that incorporated that title. And what good usage it got. Written, directed, and even musically scored by John Carpenter (with great assistance by then girlfriend Debra Hill), this was truly a film that brought Horror to it’s roots, leaving an impact that only George Romero’s Night Of The Living Dead did ten years earlier. Showcasing a deranged killer by the name of Michael Myers who in childhood murdered his sister in cold blood on Halloween night, only to escape his asylum to return to his Illinois home to hunt down babysitter (and eventually known little sister) Jamie Lee Curtis 15 years later, was truly an amazing film that never exploited the genre, keeping the imagination and terror flowing within the viewers mind rather than blatantly on the screen. For it’s time it was the number one profitable independent film ever made, and after almost thirty years, it still terrifies and never grows old. A true classic film. Every single DVD collector should own it….

But which one?

Not in the sense of sequels, but rather in which version of the original should you add to your collection. You see, this film has had the DVD distribution rights by Anchor Bay Entertainment (now known as Starz), and they have re-released this classic now a total of six times. So I would like to compare the two most popular versions to see which one should be for you, the “Restored” or the “25th Anniversary”

Starting with the “Restored” version, this DVD was authored way back in 1999. However, it was personally restored by Halloween original cinematographer Dean Cundey, trying to preserve as much of the look of it’s original theatrical run. This version has been released a whopping three times. But for the film’s “25th (2003) Anniversary”, Anchor Bay remastered the film yet again for another release “Halloween 25″, this time taking the remastering process in their own hands, something of which Cundey was not happy with. You see, comparing the two’s video, you’ll notice that each are different. One point is brightness and sharpness. In the Cundey version, overall picture is dark and not as sharp while for 25 the white levels have been raised and it’s overall color saturation has been lowered. To me, while the original with it’s dark blue hue running throughout looks good, at times it’s hard to see certain shots in the dark. The 25th version has fixed that, even going as far as making the film look more natural. As for sharpness, the 25th beats it by far. Audio wise, each film seems on the same level, so a tie there, but it’s the video that should be considered when purchasing: the Cundey-more true to the original film/the 25-a sharper, more realistic picture.

Next would be the use of the disc space. Restored is one of those discs that wanted to cater to the early 2000′s audiences of giving them both a widescreen and a fullframe on the same disc. Because of this, the bitrate is pretty small for both presentations. However, the 25th is a 2 disc set that only offers on Disc One the Widescreen presentation, and it’s Divimax as well. But to be honest, it’s bitrate isn’t up to say Superbit quality. It’s better, but with a total of four audio tracks to choose from, the entire dual layer disc is only used by 75%, and that other 25 could have went to more video bitrate, but alas it’s not. But to me, the bitrate still is higher on the 25, not to mention it’s compression is four years younger than Restored, so 25 wins again.

Finally is Extras, Restored has a 30 minute documentary called Halloween Unmasked 2000, narrated by Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider. Why is he on here than just being a popular fan, beats me. But on 25′s second disc is a whopping 87 minute documentary called A Cut Above The Rest which expands on the original and gives much greater detail on the film. 25 also includes another ten minute featurette called On Location, going back to view all the houses and such that were used in the film that Restored does not include either. And if that wasn’t enough, 25 has the original Laserdisc commentary by John Carpenter with additional vocals with Jamie Lee Curtis and Debra Hill. This might be the best extra 25 has over Restored, because it’s got to be one of the most personal commentaries I’ve ever heard. Carpenter doesn’t hold anything back, a must listen. And sure, both have the same trailers, TV Spots, and such, but again to me 25th Anniversary wins this one too.

But the main reason why I’m writing all this is because back in 2007, Anchor Bay decided to stop releasing the 25th Anniversary and instead re-issue the Restored version. Why, I’m not sure. Dean Cundey was never happy with 25, and maybe his name on the back of Restored’s box was a selling-point, I don’t know. Maybe the 25′s cover was confusing buyers because it looks a little like sequel H20′s version? But I do know for your money, the 25th Anniversary is still the best way to go. What’s sad is to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the classic film, Anchor Bay is yet again double-dipping it’s audience by releasing a six disc collection featuring Parts 1, 4, 5, the NBC-TV edit, the 25 Years Of Terror special and a Blu-Ray version of the original. But again, both the DVD and Blu-Ray (BD version rumored to be a video-hybrid of both) are from the 1999 Cundey master (but the Blu does have the Cut Above special and commentary too). It would have been nice if the DVD was the 25 so fans could have both versions, but no, 25th Anniversary seems lost now.

In conclusion, if you want the best overall 1978 Halloween package, go with the 2003 25th Anniversary Edition. More extras, a more realistic picture, and a commentary to die for. Ratings-wise then from me is:

Restored: (8.5/10)

25th Anniversary: (9.5/10)

Thanks for reading,

RedSabbath

Comment on Halloween by Brett Michael Roberts

Brett Michael Roberts — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:14:36 +0000

Review by Brett Michael Roberts for Halloween
Rating:
This new, Extended version of Halloween is something no fan should be without! 12 minutes of additional footage (4 scenes) has been put into the original version, and the result is awesome. These scenes were not deleted. They were really shot in 1980, when the film was released on cut TV. The scenes were shot using the cast and crew of Halloween II (another must see!) and directed by John Carpenter, himself. These scenes include:#1 A very well made scene where Dr. Loomis (Doneld Pleasance) has an intense conversation with two sanitarium officials. He begs that they move Myers to a maximum security ward, saying that the boy is dangerous and has an instinctive forsce within him. The officials are unimpressed by what Loomis says, and simply keep Myers in the minimum security ward. #2 A scene directly following the previous added scene. Loomis walks into young Michael’s cell. For about 1 minute he simply stares at the boy, who stares out the window. Loomis then says “You’ve fooled them, haven’t you Michael? But not me!”#3 This scene is after Myers escape. Loomis walks with a nurse into Michael’s room, which is completely trashed. The nurse shows him that the word “Sister” is carved in the door. (If you’ve seen Halloween II, then you know what this means).#4 This final additional scene is my personal favorite. In this scene we get a bit more of Jamie Lee Curtis, a bit more of PJ Soles, and a bit more of Nancy Kyes/Loomis. Lynda (Soles) comes over to Laurie’s (Curtis) house, and they have some girl chat. Then, Annie (Kyes/Loomis) calls and asks (unsuccesfully) if she can borrow some of Laurie’s clothes. I really love this new version of Halloween. It just feels more complete. I know that these scenes WERE NOT in the original version, but it’s way better off with them in there. John Carpenter has said he hates these scenes (as some other reviewers may tell you) but that is HIS opinioun. I love these scenes. They make the movie make a bit more sense. For example, the scene wher Loomis fights with the officials really shows how hard he tried to get them to move Michael. Later on he talks about how much he tried to get them to move him, and this added scene shows you how right he is. The scene with “Sister” really helped connect this to the 2nd (making a great double feature). And the scene with Lynda, Annie and Laurie shows a bit more of their personal lives. Awesome. This version was only available on either the two tape Special VHS editions (where they were AFTER the movie) and on the THX Two Disk Anchor Bay Limited Edition (which is 150 bucks to buy on Amazon used!). I tried really hard to find that two disk limited edition, but I was to late. So this here DVD is like a dream come true. Thank you Anchor Bay! I suggest (unless you have the two disk version) that you buy one now, before it, too, goes out of stock!Halloween is Rated R for Small Violence, Brief Nudity, and brief Language. The new scenes contain nothing to offend parents who were OK with their kids watching the other version.If you found my review helpful, be sure and give me a vote! Thank you!

Comment on New planet discovered 2010 – Gliese 581 G by kevin

kevin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:09:35 +0000

I thought that when our sun became a reg gian, it would gobble up ye ole’ earth. If this mofo is about the same distance frm it’s own red giant sun, whay hasn’t it been over taken? Do they have a force field or something? I think wed should send something to it, anything. Send my sister. I can wait 20 light years.

Comment on New planet discovered 2010 – Gliese 581 G by srennie

srennie — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:05:59 +0000

Hi Bruce. Your coverage of the story was passable (save for the fact that the sun is a red dwarf, not a red giant), but the editorializing at the end seemed kind of clumsy and unnecessary. I know you were just trying to inject a bit of yourself into the story, but the shift from reportage to whimsy makes the piece suspect. Speaking of credibility, use your Spellcheck, and read your piece aloud a couple of times before you post it. Your grammar and sentence structure are atrocious. Aside from that, hey, good for you. By the way, I hadn’t heard of that U.N. group you mentioned in passing in your article. Something to explore, perhaps? What is the U.S.A.’s official contingency plan for alien encounters? Has it changed over time from a military type of operation to something more benign and welcoming? What about other countries? They have contingency plans for every other sort of extraordinary situation, why not that one? Don’t do it for me, though, I’ll just go looking myself when I’m done here. I guess I’m bothering to write because while I think you should be encouraged to continue your web journalism, you really need to step up your game……Good Luck !

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Comment on Michael Grimm is winner of America’s Got Talent 2010 by Mr. Pibb

Mr. Pibb — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:14:08 +0000

Michael, was great. He’s a true talent and will be a big star. Can’t wait for next season