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10 terrifying Halloween gadgets

10 Terrifying Halloween gadgets.  Okay, they aren't really terrifying, but they are kind of funny.  I like the haunted toilet paper holder.

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Halloween Art Monsters

Halloween Art Monsters is a gallery posted of over 50 different works of art featuring monsters.  Please to enjoy.

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Rainbow bacon

Just when you thought bacon couldn't get any better, they go and make rainbow bacon.

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Roast Tentacle Au Jus

Serve up some roast tentacle at your next Halloween party!  The bones gross me out.

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Why I'll NEVER work at a charter school

A teacher was docked $9,700 for missing two days of work at charter school.  See what happens when you don't have a contract.  I've heard all kinds of horror stories about teachers at charter schools being forced to work long hours without extra pay, not receiving promised health benefits, and being fired at the drop of a hat.  

School officials imposed a steep penalty - withholding $9,700 in summer pay, the portion of salary teachers receive in July and August for work completed during the year, Johnson contends.

"I worked so hard," said Johnson, noting she'd already taken a small pay cut for the chance to work at the charter school. "I worked - not just 8 to 4, but evenings and Saturdays. ... I worked for that money. I earned that money."

 

What I've been watching

Donkey Skin (1970) -- This is a strange, charming movie starring Catherine Deneuve as a princess who is being forced to marry her father (Jean Marais).  Her hip fairy godmother helps her escape by transforming her into an ugly scullion named Donkey Skin.  I really enjoyed all the strange costumes and odd characters that were sprinkled throughout the film.  It was also surreal seeing the fairy godmother riding in a helicopter with the king.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg -- Another gorgeous film starring Catherine Deneuve.  I hated the ending, even though it was the right ending.

Tin Man -- Why did it take me so long to watch this film?  I had my doubts about it because it was a Sy Fy original mini-series, but I figured I'd check out because I enjoyed their modern version of Alice in Wonderland so much.  This movie was a lot better than Alice.  Loved the cast.  Loved the visuals.  Loved Neal McDonough's blue eyes.  I hope Red: Werewolf Hunter will be just as good.

Red Riding Trilogy: Each movie was more depressing than the next.  The hopelessness of the films really got to me.

The 19th Wife -- I was so disgusted by the fact that Lifetime took the main character from the book and made him straight that I couldn't even finish watching the film.  This wasn't just a minor detail in the book!  His relationship with Tom was a huge part of the storyline!  I can't for the life of me think of one good reason why they would decide to do this.  Shame on you Lifetime! 

   

Strange Born Dolls

Creepy deformed dolls by Shain Erin.  This does nothing to help my fear of dolls.

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Puppy Woof Woof

This kid's song is totally stuck in my head.

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How long before FoxNews hires Rick Sanchez

Here's Rick Sanchez's rant where he calls Jon Stewart a bigot and says CNN is run by Jews.

AC/DC vs The Ghostbusters

This mashup of AC/DC's Thunderstruck with Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters is brilliant.  You have to watch it.  

Who doesn't love Buffy, Jones Soda, & Cupcakes?!

 

This is how out of the loop I am now.  I had no idea that Jones Soda was selling Buffy the Vampire Slayer themed soda.

Pop Elegantiarum takes it one step further and adds a cupcake recipe for each soda.  Rock.