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Tomorrow I am taking my grass-fed beef to a farmer's market for the first time. Previously I have sold it through our retail Christmas tree outlet. I am considering growing and selling garden produce along with it(I always over-produce my own garden and end up just letting stuff rot) as we have land we don't know what to do with as the majority of people in our area have gone artifical. Do you have to wash the stuff for people,like beans and loose heads of lettuce? Or will folks buy it and expect to wash it themselves? Also about corn, we do not use pesticde on our ssweetcorn and if there's a worm, I just cut it out, but it seems like city people find that "gross" Anyone have suggestions? |
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- Posted by boulderbelt 5/6 (My Page) on Tue, May 3, 11 at 10:08
To do produce right you need to be able to wash it and cool it (i.e a fridge) . You can sell dirty produce but people will not pay as much for it and will buy the more expensive but clean produce before they buy dirty stuff. On the corn you either cull out all the ears with worms or shuck them, cut off the effected part and than bag up the ears. people might by wormy corn once but they will not come back a second time. |
- Posted by cowlover_east (My Page) on Wed, May 4, 11 at 10:05
Thanks for the info about vegtables,boulderbelt, I never thought about triming up the corn and selling it like that. |
- Posted by little_minnie (My Page) on Wed, May 4, 11 at 19:45
I have a little different opinion. For corn, walk along with any kind of oil in a dripper bottle and put a drop on it when it gets silks. This will kill the worm. I did this last year and it was easy and fun and no worms! I wash off field dirt on certain veggies like carrots and potatoes but I do not wash all veggies. Many stay better when unwashed, like green beans that don't store after a washing. I pick lettuce when it is cool and don't wash it. The thing is if you tell customers your stuff is washed there is legal stuff involved. If there is something on it and you said it was washed... As for bugs- they don't like to see insects. For double safety I soak my broccoli in salt water for a few minutes while showering for market. It helps it look better at market and tells me if there are cabbage worms present. I tried some selling of washed veg in steam bags but it was not worth it and since I don't have a certified kitchen (a rather cat-y kitchen actually) I stopped doing that. I also don't wash tomatoes, peppers, zucs, cucs for the most part. Wiping them is a better idea, especially for zucs. |
- Posted by boulderbelt 5/6 (My Page) on Thu, May 5, 11 at 5:43
As long as you do not put ready to eat on the bags the produce is in there should be no legal ramifications to washing produce. we are allowed to do hydro cooling (i.e dunking stuff in cold water to get the field heat out) and with leafy greens it makes a huge difference in how long they will store in your customer's fridges. Unwashed/cooled lettuce lasts at best 5 days. but hydrocooled and refrigerated lettuce will easily last 3 weeks Any more, after doing this 17 years I generally wash everything that comes in from the field, especially if it is muddy and most things go into a fridge. Tomatoes are big exception to this, I don't wash them unless they are dirty and they never ever go in the fridge. potatoes are another one I rarely wash as dirty taters store a lot better than clean taters. It is easy enough for me to do this as everything has to go by the wash station before going into the packing shed |
- Posted by little_minnie (My Page) on Thu, May 5, 11 at 20:45
If you wash lettuce it must be spun dry. If you are a small grower you don't have the equipment. |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Fri, May 6, 11 at 7:06
I have always rinsed my lettuces, and the way I did it was; pick the lettuces and put them in a mesh bag (I used a large soft onion/potato bag, 20-25# size), dip the bag into a large barrel of clean water, up and down several times. After rinsing, spin the bag in the air for a few minutes, basically spin dry. Then I hung the bag on a hook while I was getting some other things prepped. When ready, I shook the bag, and done. You don't have to have much equipment my way, I never did, and I was bringing in 20-30 lbs per day. Marla |
- Posted by boulderbelt 5/6 (My Page) on Sat, May 7, 11 at 5:18
Minnie, I am a very small grower and I have the equipment-a commercial hand cranked salad spinner than costs under $200. Before that I used a string bag that cost under $5 (but I have really bad rotator cuffs and after 2 seasons and a lot of pain I decided to spend $150 on the salad spinner which has worked very well for me for over 13 years (so it coasts me about $11.25 a year to use). Many people use broken washing machines that still have a working spin cycle. One can usually pick up such a machine for free. Salad spinners are not expensive at all, or at least I do not consider spending up to $300 on a piece of equipment that will work for 10+ years expensive (especially when it helps the bottom line so dramatically and save a lot of time), If I did I would not have bought the BCS tiller we use, the wheel how, the refrigerators, the EZ Up nor all the plastic we use for hoop houses, among other things. |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Sat, May 7, 11 at 9:09
Boulderbelt, maybe some of these people are only expecting to do this for a year or so. |
- Posted by boulderbelt 5/6 (My Page) on Sun, May 8, 11 at 11:37
Marla, that may be so but she did ask how to do lettuce and I know from over a decade of growing and processing greens they need to be cooled in water and spun dry and a 5 gallon salad spinner (which can be had for around $100 with shipping) is something I feel any greens grower should have (as it is a lot faster and easier on the body than the $5 string bag and a lot more stable than an old washing machine). And Minnie has been doing this for a few years and is not indicating she is getting out any time soon. |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Sun, May 8, 11 at 14:10
Boulderbelt, I understand what you are saying and agree. I haven't bought the spinner, only because I never seem to have enough cash (no credit) and I don't grow much in the greens area. Marla |
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Have you guys seen this yet??
but seriously, as you can see in my post, I live in good ol' Canada, where everything is hard to get. It seems the TRD supercharger isn't coming to Canada until late september. My question is this, does anybody know if I can buy one from the states (prob ebay), and then get it installed by a dealer here in Canada, and still keep all warranty and stuff?
If you look at the feedback for that supercharger thing, tons of people have bought one, lol.

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Five Fall Trends: Past & Present
Five Fall Trends: Past & Present
In today's original Coutorture editorial we've pulled together what we consider Fall's top five trends and depicted one vintage and one modern interpretation for each. We know mixing price points is an important consideration, especially in this economic climate, and we thought it neat to show two versions of the same trend in order to display just how accessible the Fall 08 looks are, no matter what your budget. Our stylist and Network Partner, Liz Baca from the website M.I.S.S. Crew, came up with some amazing looks and we'll break those down, later this week, with corresponding trend galleries from the Fall 08 catwalks. Baca was able to come at the project with strong insight from both the modern and vintage perspective because, in addition to styling shoots and writing about modern fashion, she also sells vintage to the hippest boutiques in the Lower East Side. We'll be posting an interview with Baca soon, where she articulates the challenges of being a vintage buyer and her perspective on the Fall 08 season. We'll also be posting behind the scenes photo galleries, beauty spreads, and an interview with the husband and wife design team, Shannon Sinclair and Bryn Bowen, who photographed and made set (respectively) for today's shoot. Stay tuned for all of these great pieces of Coutorture content. We're off taping a few pre-fashion week video interviews and sneaking in one shoot before New York Fashion Week kicks off so expect lots of exciting things popping up on our front page, from here all the way through the Spring 09 Paris shows. For some instant gratification, check out the spread below with some of the items we pulled from eLuxury, Net-a-Porter, and Shobop for today's shoot. We don't pull current season by accident...we know there's something to be said for immediacy in fashion.
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George Zimmerman listens as the not-guilty verdict is announced in Seminole Circuit Court in Sanford on Saturday. What is next for Zimmerman is not yet known. / AP
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SANFORD — Following his acquittal on all charges in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman will spend no time behind bars.
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But that�s about the only certainty in the former neighborhood watch volunteer�s immediate future.
The Department of Justice has announced it will look into the case, which could lead to criminal civil rights charges, and Zimmerman may also face civil lawsuits from Martin�s family.
He could also potentially make a lot of money by writing a book or from a lawsuit he filed last year against a major television network for allegedly editing his 9-1-1 call to police to make it sound like he was racist.
For the moment, however, veteran publicists say Zimmerman�s options are limited.
The case and his trial have become � for some � a symbol of everything that�s wrong with the country�s justice system, and with race relations in America today.
The six-member jury�s not-guilty verdict late Saturday prompted a wave of anger among civil rights leaders and others, and protests have erupted across the country. Image handlers say Zimmerman needs to take that anger, and potential death threats, seriously.
�I have one short piece of advice for him,� said Jonathan Bernstein, president of the Southern California-based Bernstein Crisis Management Inc.
Hiding is not an unfamiliar feeling for Zimmerman, whose last known appearance in public was on Feb. 26, 2012, the night of the shooting: He was headed to Target to do his weekly grocery shopping before he encountered Martin.
Zimmerman has been living a hermit�s life since then and during the months leading up to his highly publicized trial. And now, despite the acquittal, it is unlikely that he will ever be able to do something as mundane as grocery shopping � at least not unaccompanied � for a very long time.
Security experts and crisis management pros say the former neighborhood watch volunteer must immediately get a security plan in place. This could involve hiring an expensive team of bodyguards or consultants who will assess whether the threats against him are credible.
Richard Davis, the operations director for The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, said that if Zimmerman were to hire his firm, he would have a stable of former Navy SEALS and Special Forces guards looking out for his safety around the clock. They would relocate him to a safe home (probably in a large city where he can blend into a busy community), quietly file court paperwork to change his name and create a �protective bubble.�
�No one enters the bubble,� said Davis, whose company has provided security for A-list celebrities and politicians. �It moves with you.�
Davis described what he thinks is the optimal security plan for someone in Zimmerman�s situation: a big team of guards for the initial few weeks following the verdict, a cross-country move, and an armored car. Restaurants would have to be pre-screened, exercise would have to be done in a home gym and a trip to the movies would be out of the question.
�You can�t go in that store alone, you can�t go to the movies ever, unless you rent out the whole theater for yourself,� he said. �A movie theater is a death trap.�
All of this isn�t cheap. Davis estimates that it would cost $3,000 a day initially to pay for such security. But if it keeps Zimmerman alive, he said, it�s a small price to pay.
To be sure, there are less expensive security and bodyguard options. But all will cost money � and Zimmerman, who worked as a mortgage underwriter prior to the shooting, isn�t independently wealthy.
At one point following the shooting, Zimmerman had his own website and raised $200,000 for his legal defense. His family and attorneys also have set up separate fundraising websites, but it�s unclear how much they have raised.
There�s also the possibility of further legal action against Zimmerman. Martin�s family could sue Zimmerman in civil court. Any proceeds Zimmerman makes from a book or movie deal could be turned over to the Martins, if a civil jury were to find him guilty.
And it is possibile that the Department of Justice could bring a federal hate-crime charge against Zimmerman. While legal experts say this is unlikely, Zimmerman could be forced into paying for more lawyers if it does happen.
Veteran publicist Glen Selig said in the coming weeks and months, Zimmerman should let others speak for him and avoid most, if not all, publicity.


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Developing embedded software used to be easy. Actually, that is not true. It has never been easy, but certain matters were simpler. Embedded developers have always needed more control of code generation because, as I am often heard to chant, every embedded system is different and the priorities and requirements change from one to another. It used to be broadly a choice between speed and size of code, … Read More
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It has always seemed obvious to me that a particular characteristic that makes embedded software different from desktop programming is the close relationship with hardware. As most embedded devices are custom designs, the hardware platform is something of an unknown. So, it is clear that the development of the hardware and software should be done in a cooperative fashion. Mentor Graphics is unique among … Read More
Although I have a broad interest in embedded software, I started out in tools – compilers, debuggers etc. – and, in some ways, my loyalty still lies there. My eye was caught, therefore, by a recent report by VDC which looked at the state of the embedded software development tools market. They looked at how the market has developed and where it is going. I thought that it was interesting … Read More
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If you met someone in a bar, say, and you got talking, they are likely to ask what you do. You will probably reply that you are an embedded software developer. [Actually, in my experience, this can be a bit of a conversation killer. You might be better saying you are an airline pilot or a brain surgeon.] If they carry on talking with you, they might ask you what that job entails and you would probably … Read More
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Two weeks ago, I set a quiz. I listed four ways to write some code, which was supposed to divide an unsigned integer by 8. I commented that the priority was for the code to be as fast as possible and asked which of my lines of C was most efficient. I was pleased with the response and acknowledge contributions from Peter Bushell, Dan S, Ken Simone, Krzysztof Wesołowski, Lee Riemenschneider, and Shaun … Read More
It is October, which is always the start of a busy time of year for me. Most people I know are preoccupied with returning to school or the change in weather heralding the approach of Winter, but I am contemplating all the conferences that I need to attend. It is the same every year. The world of embedded software goes quiet during the Summer, then everyone realizes that they have sales targets to make … Read More
I was recently reading a set of "golden rules" for embedded programming. I am very skeptical about such proscriptive instructions as, for them to be valid, a great many assumptions must be made and clearly stated. These rules were supposed to promote the production of safe, efficient code. I am OK with "safe" – that simply means that the code does what it is supposed to … Read More
For a software developer, the idea of a library is quite simple: It is a file containing a [typically large] number of functions/procedures/subroutines in a special format. At link time, the linker looks in the library [or there may well be more than one, in which case it checks each in turn] to resolve any references to functions not satisfied by the supplied object modules. This means that the programmer … Read More
As I have mentioned before, I am always interested in user surveys, as they do offer some kind of glimpse into what is going on the world of embedded software development. The recently published VDC Embedded Engineering Survey [summary available here] shows up some interesting results and trends. However, it does, like with many surveys, raise nearly as many questions as it provides answers … One
… Read MoreEmbedded software development tools are important to all developers and a topic that I frequently discuss [like here]. The way such tools are described by vendors is interesting. For example, there might be a reference to an "optimizing compiler". That is rather meaningless, as all compilers are optimizing to at least some degree. For an embedded compiler, the important factors are the quality … Read More
I have frequently made the observation that a key difference between embedded and desktop system programming is variability: every Windows PC is essentially the same, whereas every embedded system is different. There are a number of implications of this variability tools need to be more sophisticated and flexible; programmers need to be ready to accommodate the specific requirements of their system; … Read More
A constant challenge I have found, when teaching or mentoring people, is to avoid making assumptions about what they know. I have found that it is so easy to assume that, because something is obvious to me, it is clearly apparent to everyone else. On numerous occasions I have discovered that this not to be the case. Of course, the best response to this realization is not to treat everyone else as stupid, … Read More
Embedded systems have been around for nearly 40 years and, over that time, there has always been the need for embedded software development tools. In the beginning, the source of these tools was almost exclusively the chip manufacturers. Companies like Intel, Motorola and Zilog supplied the development software and all the necessary kit to do debugging - anyone remember the ubiquitous "blue boxes"? … Read More
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10 The Lord said to Moses, "Go to the people and have them spend today and tomorrow preparing themselves. They must wash their clothes | 10 And the LORD said to Moses, "Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. Have them wash their clothes |
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Cheesy, Sleazy, Must-See Movies
Horror, Exploitation, Sci-Fi, Kung-Fu/Martial Arts, Cult, B-Movies, Dark/Black Comedies, Giallo, and Thrillers. Anything violent, trashy, campy, sick, twisted, perverse, depraved, obscene, outrageous, funny, bizarre, and over-the-top.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Zombie Blood®
I don't run any ads on this blog because I don't want to feel like I'm getting bought off to push products onto the awesome people who visit it. I also like being in control of what's promoted on my blog, though sometimes I do whore it out in support of stuff I genuinely think is really cool. I've done it a few times before to promote things like Cinema Sewer, Horror T-shirts, and even the Mortal Kombat game I was super excited about. But I want to be clear that I was never paid or given anything in return for a favorable post on any of those things and this situation is no different. I'm not a big alcohol drinker myself but I got a tweet on Halloween day asking me to spread the word on a new drink coming out called Zombie Blood®. I'd be lying if I said my interest wasn't immediately piqued. After checking out their IndieGoGo campaign, I was sold.
I have no idea what this stuff tastes like and I don't really care. To have a drink called Zombie Blood® that looks like blood in a bottle that glows-in-the-dark is just too awesome. What really sold me was the haphazardly choreographed Thriller dance at the end of their promotional video. Also, for them to reach out to me on Halloween, I couldn't help but find this whole product charming.
With the previous things I mentioned promoting earlier, I actually had the product in hand and could recommend it with confidence. I'm not telling everyone to start throwing money at this product blindly. Let me just reiterate that I wouldn't know if this stuff tasted like putrid shit leaking out of a rotting zombie carcass or not. I just thought the promotion for this product was on point and wanted to share it with anyone who might be interested, because I really wouldn't mind seeing a bottle of this stuff on the shelf the next time I walk into a bar.
Friday, October 31, 2014
The Exorcist (1973)
The Exorcist (USA, 1973) - Color, Director(s): William Friedkin
MPAA Rating: R
Approx. 122 min.
Z-rating: 5 stars out of 5
Cheese Factor: 1 stars out of 5
Often called the "scariest movie of all time," The Exorcist is based on the book that's based on the real-life exorcism of a 14-year-old boy. Roland Doe, a pseudonym given to protect the child, was allegedly possessed by the devil and had as many as nine Jesuit priests involved in his exorcism. As an only child, he was particularly close to his Aunt who was a spiritualist and introduced him to the Ouija Board. After she passed away, they began experiencing strange disturbances such as furniture moving and objects levitating across the room. Some believe the child may have attempted to contact his aunt using the Ouija Board. When the child began acting strangely, he was examined by medical and psychiatric professionals who found nothing wrong with the boy. Turning to the church, they got approval and the boy received a number of exorcisms. During one of the failed exorcisms, the boy's hands slipped free of his restraints and used a bed spring to slash the priest's arm. The details of the exorcism vary from one account to the next, some saying that the words "evil" and "hell" appeared on his body. Others say the word "hello" appeared on his chest and the face of the devil appeared on his leg. Scratches, seemingly made by claws, were also said to appear on his body.
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The story made it into the papers where it inspired William Peter Blatty to write a novel based on the exorcism, he also wrote the screenplay for this film adaptation. In it, a 12-year-old girl named Regan becomes possessed by the devil after playing with a Ouija Board. Her mother, who is an actress, takes her to doctors and psychiatrists but they are unable find anything wrong with her. At the same time, a priest named Damien Karras is shaken by the loss of his mother and his faith begins to waver. Father Karras is the one who collects evidence of Regan's possession and presents it to the church. The bishop green lights the exorcism and brings in Father Merrin, who has experience with exorcisms. As it turns out, Father Merrin has previously "defeated" Pazuzu, the demon possessing Regan.
Up until the exorcism, we're just watching this innocent little girl plan for her birthday party. The first half takes its time slowly setting up for the second half, things get completely out of control when the exorcism begins. Some things were obviously exaggerated for the movie, for example, I doubt Roland Doe's head turned completely around. In real life, some people suspect that Doe may have either suffered from a mental illness or that he might've been faking the entire possession. In the end, they were able to "successfully" exorcise the child, who supposedly went on to live a normal life. There have been documentaries that explore the story of Roland Doe, In the Grip of Evil is supposed to be a good one.
Nudity: None. Although Regan spouts some really vulgar things while she's possessed like "Let Jesus fuck you!" while repeatedly jamming a crucifix into her crotch. Then she screams "Lick me!" while pushing her mother's face into her bloody crotch. This is one of the most disturbing things in any horror movie ever.
Gore: There isn't much blood or guts but the special effects are really disturbing. Regan's make up is horrific and her head spins around on her body. She vomits on the priests performing the exorcism, which is famously known to be pea soup. The famous spider-walk scene, performed by a contortionist that was suspended by wires, was originally cut from the theatrical release because the wires were visible. In the later home video releases, the wires were digitally removed and the scene was added back into the movie.
Awesome: When I first heard the reputation this movie had for being the "scariest movie ever" I just had to see it for myself. I rented this and watched it with my mom but was disappointed when it didn't scare me so hard that I pooped a duke. I've definitely grown to appreciate this movie since, especially after having seen more films in the genre. Every exorcism film has pretty much tried to copy this movie with limited success. This is still the granddaddy of all exorcism movies, with its chilling atmosphere and haunting special effects. There's no denying the massive impact this film had, everything from Scary Movie 2 to Futurama has paid homage to this film. I know full-grown adults that still refuse to watch it to this day because of how much it traumatized them as a child. The Exorcist (hell)spawned two sequels, one of which was written and directed by William Peter Blatty himself, and two prequels. None of which would even come close to capturing the creepy and truly terrifying imagery of the original. Don't let this movie's reputation build your expectations up too high to where you'll be disappointed though. Just let your guard down and watch this with an open mind. This film will undoubtedly have a stronger effect on those with a religious background but if you believe there's even a slight possibility the devil exists, this movie will chill you to the bone!
The Exorcist
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Alien (1979)
Alien (USA/UK, 1979) - Color, Director(s): Ridley Scott
MPAA Rating: R
Approx. 117 min.
Z-rating: 4 stars out of 5
Cheese Factor: 1 stars out of 5
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When talking about the Alien franchise, most people think of Aliens, the action-packed sequel by James Cameron. Most of the video games based on the franchise have been shooting games, so it's easy to see where the association comes from. The original is much more of a slow, atmospheric horror that takes its time building up tension. Set designs and special effects are mind-numbingly detailed and look fantastic, even by today's standards. Much of the look is due to the work of H.R. Giger who designed, among many other things, the alien creature. Anyone who's seen enough Roger Corman pictures can tell you that a set can be quickly and cheaply built to look like the interior of a space ship, but they look so realistic here that it's easy to forget you're watching a movie.
We start with the Nostromo, a commercial towing vehicle with a crew of seven people, on its way back to Earth. The crew is awakened from stasis by the ship's computer after it intercepts a transmission of unknown origin from a nearby planetoid. They're ordered by the company to investigate the source of the signal, so they land on the planetoid. A member of the team accidentally gets a face-hugger attached to his... well, face that they can't remove. Every time they try, the tail wraps tighter around his throat. When they try to cut one of its legs off, it bleeds acid that burns through 3 levels of the ship. The crew is stumped about what to do when the thing just falls off and dies. The guy whose face it was on just gets up like nothing happened, so everyone just forgets about it and they have their last meal before returning to stasis. During the meal, something bursts out of his chest and runs off. The crew goes after it but it rapidly grows to over 6 ft. tall and starts killing off the crew one after another.
This movie is often referred to as a slasher in space because the alien creature, eventually dubbed "xenomorphs" in the the sequels, stalks the crew around the spaceship like Jason stalks teenagers through the woods. There are also some false scares like when they think they found the xenomorph using a motion tracker but it turns out to be the cat. Ripley, as the final girl, is the only one who wants to follow protocol when the face-hugger is attached to the guy's face. Ultimately, she's the one who figures out that the company wanted the xenomorph, a "perfect organism" they want to weaponize, brought back even at the expense of the entire crew.
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Nudity: At the end of the movie, we see Ripley strip down to her panties and an undershirt. The panties are so skimpy that we see some plumber's crack when she leans forward.
Gore: There's the famous chest bursting scene, which is probably the most famous scene of the entire movie. There are also splatters of blood each time someone is killed by the creature. The part where they beat the crap out of the android and all that white, milky stuff comes out doesn't really count.
Awesome: Very. The confined setting creates a suspenseful atmosphere and the crew being so helpless is what makes it terrifying. They aren't prepared to fight this thing and can't use conventional weapons because it bleeds acid. I think this movie is a masterpiece but the action-packed sequel is what really put this franchise on the map. I have to admit that I've always preferred Aliens because it's more exciting and has more than one alien. Even though it's more of an Action/Sci-Fi film, it's still scary as shit to know they were actually prepared to fight these things and still got their ass handed to them. Alien 3 had Ripley on a prison planet where another alien is running amok, killing inmates. Also, she finds out that she has an Alien Queen growing inside of her. Alien Resurrection takes place 200 years later with a Ripley clone. Obviously, they were trying to breed the aliens and end up letting them escape. Eventually, we got two Alien Versus Predator movies that were really lackluster. Much like Freddy vs. Jason, we were promised a crossover between the two franchises for many years. There was a comic book crossover way back in 1989-1990, a bunch of toys were released during the mid-90's, but we didn't get a movie until 2004! Unlike Freddy vs. Jason though, the AVP movies did not live up to expectations and many fans were disappointed.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Hellrasier (1987)
Hellrasier (UK, 1987) - Color, Director(s): Clive Barker
MPAA Rating: R
Approx. 94 min.
Z-rating: 5 stars out of 5
Cheese Factor: 1 stars out of 5
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Clive Barker directs this adaptation of his own novel entitled, "The Hellbound Heart." From the very beginning of the film, you know you're in for a hell of ride! A man is shown paying someone off to get his hands on a cube that turns out to be some kind of puzzle box. In the next scene, he's kneeling in a dark room lit only by the candles arranged around him in a ritualistic manner. Once opened, chains with hooks shoot out from the box and tear into his flesh as he cries out in pain. The room is suddenly transformed into a nightmarish torture chamber with chains dangling from the ceiling as creepy, gothic S&M monsters dig through his remains. A mysterious figure picks up and closes the puzzle box and all of it disappears. The entire sequence sets a creepy atmosphere for the rest of the film and is incredibly violent. There's no dialogue except for the exchange over the puzzle box but the visuals paint a powerful picture.
Frank, the man that was killed, has traveled the world in search of the ultimate sensual experience. After having experienced every sexual pleasure known to man, Frank has become jaded and seeks more extreme stimulation. During his travels, he hears rumors about something called the Lament Configuration (the puzzle box) that opens a portal to a dimension of limitless pleasures. The monsters that come through the portal, called Cenobites, are so extreme that they don't differentiate between pain and pleasure. Larry and his wife, Julia, are moving into his mother's old house. During the move, Larry cuts his hand on a nail and bleeds onto the floor of the attic. The blood revives Frank, who was killed at the beginning of the film, but he's not whole yet.
I've talked about regeneration scenes before when I reviewed Child's Play 3 and Jason Voorhees has a good one in Freddy vs. Jason but this may be the best one yet. The blood seeps through the floorboards and we see Frank's heart starts beating underneath the floor. Bones push up through the floor and his brain reforms from a pile of goo, it's one of the most disgusting regeneration scenes ever witnessed. Frank slowly regenerates over time and gets his skin last, so he's walking around with his muscles and intestines exposed. Larry's daughter, Kirsty, manages to get ahold of the puzzle box and releases the Cenobites. Frank has killed her father and taken his skin but Kirsty must now prove that Frank escaped the Cenobites and get out of the house before she is taken herself.
Nudity: We see Julia and Frank fully naked in bed together but no gentials are shown.
Gore: Some of the best I've ever seen. The scenes with the Cenobites are so gruesome, people are torn apart by their hooked chains. The Cenobites are sadomasochistic monsters that modified their bodies in horrific ways to achieve some sick level of pleasure. A lot of the effects still hold up today.
Awesome: to the MAX! This is one of the greatest horror movies of all time, it perfectly blends creepy supernatural elements with being violently gruesome gorefest. This film spawned a series that would eventually become a direct-to-video franchise. The sequel was still decent but the rest of the series strays way off course, eventually going into space and a cyber world within a video game. Doug Bradley's Cenobite is now known as Pinhead and he reprises his role in all of the sequels with the exception of the remake. Most of these sequels do not live up to the original, in fact, the remake was released just to retain the rights to the franchise. Ignoring the sequels, the original is still one of the most truly terrifying and twisted horror movies ever made.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Dawn of the Dead (Italy/USA, 1978) - Color, Director(s): George A. Romero
MPAA Rating: UR
Approx. 127 min.
Z-rating: 5 stars out of 5
Cheese Factor: 2 stars out of 5
Dawn of the Dead? Why Dawn and not Night of the Living Dead? There's absolutely no denying the monumental influence of George A. Romero's classic, Night was the birth of the modern day zombie. Before that, cinemas only featured voodoo zombies but George Romero made them undead flesh eaters. Well, I'm saving Night for something else I'm doing, so I decided to review Dawn instead.
The second film in Romero's legendary Living Dead series, Dawn of the Dead was also a hugely influential film. This was first one in the series to be in color and the first to feature special effects by Tom Savini, this movie became an international sensation. In Italy, where it was released until the alternative title Zombi, it spawned its own Italian spin-off series of zombie movies beginning with Lucio Fulci's Zombi 2. Not to mention influencing a slew of knock offs like Hong Kong's Bio-Zombie and a ton of Italian-made zombie films like Hell of the Living Dead.
Following the outbreak of undead flesh eating corpses in Night of the Living Dead, it has now become a nation-wide epidemic. A couple that works for a TV station plan to escape using the network's helicopter, meanwhile a SWAT team is raiding an apartment building where the tenants are hoarding their dead. Two members of different SWAT teams decide to join the news couple in their escape and the four are off. They fly around for awhile before finding a shopping mall to hole up in while they gather supplies. Some people have interpreted the mall setting as social satire on consumerism but it makes a great setting for a zombie movie. They eventually find a way around the mall through the heating ducts and start the painstaking process of blocking off the entrances. Once everything is finally set up, that's when the real fun begins! They get to run around the mall trying on clothes, playing games at the arcade, and going on an endless shopping spree. For awhile, it seems like the ideal situation, until a biker gang shows up to loot the place and turn everything upside down. Everything the original group worked so hard to build is left in shambles after a matter of minutes.
Nudity: None that I can think of
Gore: This movie features the early work on Tom Savini but any time that Savini is involved, you're pretty much guaranteed a ton of gore. From the very beginning of the movie, you can see how awesome the bite effects look when a zombie bites a woman in the apartment building. There's also an awesome headsplosion effect when one of the SWAT guys goes apeshit and blasts a tenant with his shotgun. Tom Savini is actually in the movie as one of the bikers, he's the one that puts the machete into the zombie's head during the mall raid.
Awesome: to the MAX! George Romero's original Living Dead trilogy are some of the best zombie movies around. You can still see the influence of these movies today. Dead Rising was a game for the Xbox 360 that paid homage specifically to Dawn of the Dead, taking place entirely in a mall during a zombie outbreak. Call of Duty: Black Ops was a first-person shooter that featured a Nazi Zombie mode. In an expansion map pack, George A. Romero himself was featured as a non-playable enemy boss character. Dawn of the Dead is also the only one of the original trilogy to be made successfully remade. The original was followed by Day of the Dead, which also featured Tom Savini's special effects. In fact, it arguably has the best special effects of any zombie movie to date. Zombies have become extremely popular in mainstream with comics, video games, movies, TV shows, events, and merchandise of all kinds devoted to them. All owing George Romero and his original Living Dead movies for inspiring what has become a sub-culture all its own.
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UBC Reads Sustainability is an exciting program that brings well-known sustainability authors to our campus to engage in a campus-wide discussion. It's part book club, part lecture series, and part opportunity to learn beyond the classroom. Above all, it's a forum for students across disciplines to discuss sustainability issues.
Each year we select leading sustainability books, work with instructors across campus to integrate the books into courses, and then we bring the authors to UBC for a public lecture series.
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- Richard Heinberg author of Snake Oil. February 25, 2014. Talk webcast
- Mark Anielski author of Economics of Happiness. November 20, 2013. Talk webcast
- Sandor Katz author of The Art of Fermentation: January 31, 2013. Talk webcast
- Ozzie Zehner author of Green Illusions. Lecture: Green Illusions: Sept. 28, 2012.
- Alanna Mitchell author of Sea Sick: March 21, 2012. Talk webcast
- Morris Berman: "The Way We Live Today", author of "Why America Failed": March 19, 2012. Talk webcast
- Richard Heinberg author of The End of Growth: Feb. 9, 2012. Talk webcast
- Captain Charles Moore: author of Plastic Ocean. Lecture: The Great Infection of the Sea: Feb. 3, 2012.
- Ronald Wright, author of a bestselling book A Short History of Progress: Dec. 5, 2011.
- Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Nov. 16, 2011.
- Michael M'Gonigle, author of Planet U: Sustaining the World, Reinventing the University: Mar 4, 2011.
- David Montgomery, author of Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations. Lecture: You Don't Know Dirt: Feb 3, 2011.
- Stewart Brand, author of Whole Earth Discipline. Lecture: Rethinking Green: Oct 5, 2010.
- David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy. Lecture: Creating a Real Wealth Economy for a Just and Sustainable Future: Sept 29, 2010.
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Pawning was the most common credit mechanism in Mexico City in the nineteenth century. A diverse, largely female pawning clientele from lower- and middle-class households regularly secured small consumption loans by hocking household goods. A two-tiered sector of public and private pawnbrokers provided collateral credit. Rather than just providing emergency subsistence for the poor, pawnbroking facilitated consumption by Creole and mestizo middle sectors of Mexican society and enhanced identity formation for those in middling households by allowing them to cash in on material investments to maintain status during lean times. A Culture of Everyday Credit shows how Mexican women have depended on credit to run their households since the Bourbon era and how the collateral credit business of pawnbroking developed into a profitable enterprise built on the demand for housekeeping loans as restrictions on usury waned during the nineteenth century. Pairing the study of household consumption with a detailed analysis of the rise of private and public pawnbroking provides an original context for understanding the role of small business in everyday life. Marie Eileen Francois weighs colonial reforms, liberal legislation, and social revolution in terms of their impact on households and pawning businesses. Based on evidence from pawnshop inventories, censuses, legislation, petitions, literature, and newspapers, A Culture of Everyday Credit portrays households, small businesses, and government entities as intersecting arenas in one material world, a world strapped for cash throughout most of the century and turned upside down during the Mexican Revolution. Marie Eileen Francois is an associate professor of history at Auburn University.
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See also: Another 100 Colorado Creatives: Tobias Fike
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The Food Research and Action Council (FRAC) released a report at a Congressional briefing that found nearly one in five Americans did not have enough money to buy food for their families in 2010. The report also found all Congressional districts reported food hardship. The comprehensive report includes state data and metropolitan areas as well.
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How One Black Super Bowl Vendor Achieves Business and Financial Success
Vonda McPherson's financial savvy landed her a five-figure contract
Do you have dreams of taking your business to the big leagues?
By Glenn Townes
7 Creative Ways Entrepreneurs Can Save Money
Try these steps to cut costs yet still increase your bottom line
These creative ost-cutting measures can save your company big bucks.
By Kandia Johnson
5 Tips for Lowering Your Winter Heating Bill
Keep more cash in your wallet
If you're looking for ways to save on your heating bill, there are plenty of…
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Poll: Consumers Have Post-Recession Spending Itch
Do you have the urge to splurge?
However, NFCC spokesperson Gail Cunningham warns that giving in to the temptation to spend in…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Updates to Flexible Spending Accounts for 2015
Changes coming for next year
Be aware that Flexible Spending Accounts are going through a few changes next year.
By Sheiresa Ngo
NFCC Warns Against Holiday Overspending
Don't break the bank this holiday season
Just because something is on sale doesn't mean you have to buy it. This is…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Man Who Dug His Way Out of $30,000 Debt Shares Advice
Four steps to getting back on the right financial track
Debt can slowly creep up on you until it suddenly gets out of control.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Randal Pinkett and Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Join Financial Freedom Conference
Rev. DeForest Soaries' event teaches and empowers about healthy financial habits
Randal Pinkett and Lynnette Khalfani-Cox are featured speakers at this year's dfree® Financial Conference, kicking…
By Raqiyah Mays
TIAA-CREF Financial Expert Sean Wilson Talks Millennials and Money
The wealth advisor explains how young people approach money
Roughly 47% of millennials, compared with 19% of the general population, look to Mom and…
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Best Metro Areas for Budgeters
How do you compare?
WalletHub.com released a study outlining the metropolitan areas with the best and worst track record…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Consumers Cut Back on Spending
Are you doing some belt tightening?
Two-thirds of Americans are reducing their monthly spending. One of the main reasons is the…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Infographic: Countries with the Highest Customer Satisfaction
Find out which countries offer top-notch customer service
If you're looking for a super-awesome customer service experience, you're going to have to travel…
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Consumer Tip: Watch Out for Hidden College Costs
Be mindful of these budget busters
College is an expensive venture. Don't kill your budget by not taking into account some…
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Infographic: Navigating the World of Financial Aid
A quick guide to making sense of the financial aid system
Figuring out the ins and outs of financial aid can be overwhelming. Here are some…
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Infographic: Where College Students Spend Their Money
How college students go broke
Check out this infograhic breakdown of how college students use—and mishandle—their money.
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Infographic: Save on Labor Day Travel
Keep more cash in your pocket
Use these tips will save you money this holiday. Check out this infographic breakdown.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Consumer Tip of the Day: Track Spending
Tips for getting a handle on your cash
Check out this money-saving strategy.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Survey: Healthcare Providers Fall Short in Providing Cost Transparency
Consumers are consistently shocked by their medical bills
Consumers are almost always surprised by out-of-pocket medical costs.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Infographic: How Much Do You Spend on Coffee?
How those small purchases add up to big losses for your pockets
Do you buy coffee every morning? Here's how those seemingly small purchases add up to…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Infographic: Ways to Tame Your Spending
Tips for keeping cash in your pocket
Check out these quick tips on how to tame your spending and save more money.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Least Expensive States to Own a Car
Is your state on the list?
If you own a car in one of these states, you'll have a little extra…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Infographic: Student Loan Debt is Ruining Your Finances
Here's how "good debt" is making you poor
Prepare to eat beans noodles for a very long time.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Family Affair: How One Couple Keeps Household Finances in Order (Part 2)
Anisha and Russ Bailey are serious about saving money
Save money and watch your wealth grow.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Family Affair: How One Couple Keeps Household Finances in Order
Anisha and Russ Bailey are serious about saving money
Anisha and Russ Bailey talk family finances and how they're able to juggle it all.…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Study: One in Three Americans with Credit File Has Debt in Collections
Nevada tops the list
A debt in collections will remain on your credit report for seven years.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Infographic: The Cost of Summer Fun Then and Now
A comparison of summer fun throughout the years
Nowadays, fun is going to cost you.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Help for Overdrafts: Wells Fargo Will Stop 'Stacking' Checks
Latest efforts can save consumers from some fees
Wells Fargo will begin processing customers' checks in the order they are received and stop…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Consumer Tip of the Day: Automate Your Savings
Your daily money bite
Make an effort to save at least 10% of your paycheck. Here's how.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Consumer Tip of the Day: Conduct a Financial Inventory
You must know where you are to get where you want to go financially
Be sure to take into account how you're spending your money to ensure you're on…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Report: One in Four Consumers Has No Emergency Savings
Are you financially ready for a rainy day?
A recent report by Bankrate.com finds that one in four consumers have no emergency savings.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Money Expert Marsha Barnes Talks about Keeping Finances on Track
How you can live well on less
When developing a financial plan, financial educator Marsha Barnes counsels her clients to stop…
By Jennifer Streaks
Throwback Thursday: Money Tips for New Grads
You're out of school and (if you're lucky) on the job. Next: a plan to manage your cash
If you're among the young adults who have just graduated from college and landed their…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Lost Control of Your Finances? Here's 5 Ways to Get Back on Track
Have you been terrible with handling money?
Everyone struggles with money at some point in their lives
By Sheiresa Ngo
How to Change Your Bad Money Habits [Infographic]
You don't have to let routine ruin your finances
How will you improve?
By Sheiresa Ngo
10 Dumb Things We Do With Our Money
We need to unlearn bad habits, not just learn the right financial moves to make
As important as learning what to do with money is knowing what not to do
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Why Your Financial Plan is a Failure [Infographic]
Can't get your money right? The problem might be you
Several factors affect your ability to stay committed to getting your money in order
By Sheiresa Ngo
No More Paycheck-to-Paycheck: Survey Links Uptick in Job Security to Decline
With more workers gaining employment, positive trends expected to continue
One thing about the link between career and wealth-building: Negotiating what youj're worth, saving and…
By Janell Hazelwood
More Help for Those Focused on Fixing Their Finances
The Sharpen Your Financial Focus initiative is a great new resource to help you to gain financial freedom and build wealth for life.
Sharpen Your Financial Focus is a comprehensive effort to help you move toward financial stability.…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Don't Allow 'Free' Online Offers to Make You 'Go Broke'
If you really want to control your spending, recognize that there is no such thing as something for nothing, no matter what marketers say.
There is no such thing as something for nothing, no matter what marketers say.
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Recognizing The Signs of Financial Infidelity
Is she addicted to retail? Is he a bigamist? Zero tolerance for money secrets is key to protecting your marriage—and yourself.
Zero tolerance for money secrets is key to protecting your marriage—and yourself.
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
How to Stay Cool Without an Air Conditioner: A Beginner's Guide
The recent heatwave in lots of states doesn't mean you should break the bank
Here are four ways you can keep costs down as the temperature increases so that…
By Darren Sands
Plan, Save & Execute: Take Control of Your Money This Summer
Spend your summer months worry-free
We are heading into the busy summer season filled with travel, good food & time…
By Jennifer Streaks
10 Surefire Ways to Go Broke This Year
Wasteful spending isn't the only symptom of a bad financial steward
Budgeting, like anything else that matters in life, takes time. Even essential tax and estate…
By Darren Sands
Be A Marriage Planner, Not A Wedding Planner
In far too many cases, the only time couples engage in financial planning as a team (if ever) is to finance their wedding and honeymoon.
Are you about to put a ring on it? Now is as good a time…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
How to Formulate a Financial Back-up Plan
Strategies and tips for saving for a rainy day
Tips to set up a back-up plan for your finances.
By Jennifer Streaks
4 Tips for Budgeting When Your Income Is Inconsistent
How to create consistency when your money isn't!
Limited or inconsistent income means you have to be smart with the money you do…
By Patrice C. Washington
For Valentine's Day, Stop (Overspending) In the Name of Love!
The pressure is on to show you care. Before you get caught up, listen up: Love is not a legitimate excuse for irresponsible financial decisions.
Valentine's Day is the official holiday to celebrate love. But because it's almost exclusively a…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Black Blogger Month: Looking Fly on a Dime, The Savvy Shopper
From the unemployment line to online, Patrice J. Williams heads a thrifting blog that's positioned her as a TV personality and budgeting guru
Patrice J. Williams transformed her obsession with thrift shopping into a marketable brand, Looking Fly…
By Starrene Rhett
The Team You Need for Your Year-End Financial Checkup
At a time when it's about the parties and festivities, it can be hard to…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE
5 More Ways to Earn Extra Cash Before Year's End
The time to earn more is now
As the end of the year approaches, now is the time to start planning for…
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Holiday Hot Button: Not-So-Merry Marital Tensions
Cost-saving tips to save your family a little money (and headache) this holiday season
Marriage doctor Dr. Jacqueline Del Rosario gives cost-saving tips to save your family a little…
By Dr. Jacqueline Del Rosario
Ask the Money Coach: A Super Easy Budgeting Tip That Works
Learn how to make the most of your money with this simple rule
Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you how to budget and make the most of your…
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Finding Common Ground
Thomas and Sharde Caffey of Chicago have only been married a little more than a…
By Sakina P. Spruell
How to Use Coupons for Big Savings
The process can be worth the time and investment
Do you see people in line at the supermarket handing over a stack of coupons…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Getting On Track
White, who at one time had a credit score of 710 before filing for Chapter…
By Sakina P. Spruell
How to Make the Most Out of Groupon and Daily Deal Sites
Getting a good deal is one thing; being a "shopping fool" who gets scammed is another. Here's how to play it smart
Getting a good deal is one thing; being a "shopping fool" who gets scammed is…
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
How to Save Money on End-Of-Summer Travel Deals
There's still a few weeks left in summer and Orlando may be your final destination
Here are a few tips to save before summer is really over
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
6 Tips for Decreasing Student Loan Debt Post Grad
Get educated on paying off that college debt faster
Student loans are usually the beginning of a cycle of debt that holds us back…
By Kahliah A. Laney
Relearning the Value of a Dollar
Making a habit of using credit and debit cards over cash can lead to a financial pitfall
More and more Americans use credit and debit cards for everyday purchases, creating a cycle…
By Janel Martinez
7 Ways to Save on College Textbooks and Supplies
Use these smart tips to save as much as 80% on books and supplies this year!
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox gives smart tips that could save you as much as 80% on textbooks…
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
11 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Day
It may be your "big day" but that doesn't mean you have to spend in a big way
Weddings can get expensive fast, but there are cost-effective ways you can save money while…
By Bridgette Bartlett
Overcoming Life's Debt
Ever growing liabilities keep the Brookses from enjoying their life
With $158,000 in debt outside their mortgage, Kenric and Christina Brooks of Charlotte, North Carolina,…
By Sakina P. Spruell
Blending Families and Finances
When Julia Hamilton and her life partner Keesha Gipson Monroe committed to each other they vowed to raise money-smart kids
Adhering to sound money management principles requires substantial discipline for most individuals. So imagine…
By Aisha I. Jefferson
A Savings Lesson Well Learned
Parental tough love set Emmanuel Twum on the path to responsible spending
One of the toughest lessons Emmanuel Twum learned his freshman year in college had nothing…
By LaToya M. Smith
MoneyTips for New College Grads
Five ways to manage your cash so you're equipped for the "real world"
When Sharece Hall, 25, was a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, she, like…
By Brittany Hutson
Playing Catch-Up
To reach their retirement goals, Lee and Tayo Ferguson must save more and spend less
Lee and Tayo Ferguson have all the trappings of middle-class success: two stable careers, a…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Doing What You Love
To follow his newfound passion for teaching, William Hampton must learn to live on a smaller income
Last year, William Hampton, 27, decided that he'd rather shape young minds than build automobiles.…
By Jason Evers Roberson
How Badly Do You Want Financial Freedom?
If you talk the talk, but will not walk the walk, I've got news for you: freedom ain't free
Each week, we get e-mails and letters from people who tell us they are determined…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
3 Ways to Organize Your Financial Life
Expert tips on creating a simple savings strategy for your short, mid, and long-term financial goals
Expert tips on creating a simple savings strategy for your short, mid, and long-term financial…
By LaToya M. Smith
Websites That Save You Money
Buzzillions features consumer reviews of a wide range of products. You can get helpful feedback…
By Sheiresa Ngo
A New Financial Game Plan
While overcoming a debt setback, Jennifer Norman is on the right track to reducing her taxes and maximizing her investments
Norman's debt struggles are typical of many young college graduates. The misuse of credit cards…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Thrifty Family Living
Terry and Tyra Johnson stick to a few simple practices to cut expenses and save more money
One of the first big changes Terry made: "We used to get large tax refunds…
By Glenn Townes
Marriage and Money: Getting on the Same Page
Lateshia Woodley and Alex Kelly must �balance their contrasting money styles to budget their finances and grow their assets
Lateshia Woodley, 35, and Alex Kelly, 33, of Ellenwood, Georgia, have come a long way.…
By Carolyn M. Brown
50 Power Moves to Improve Your Life
Sure-fire ways to advance your finances, career, small business and lifestyle
Sure-fire ways to advance your finances, career, small business and lifestyle
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
Save More of Your Money!
Simple steps to help you stash more cash
Last week was America Saves Week, but it's our mission to tell you how to…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE
50 Power Moves to Improve Your Life
Sure-fire ways to advance your finances, career, small business and lifestyle
Sure-fire ways to advance your finances, career, small business and lifestyle
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
5 Steps to a Richer 2011
Reaching your financial goals starts with getting a clear picture of where you are. Here's what to do NOW!
The holiday shopping season is over and the New Year has begun. Reaching your financial…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Cut the Cost of Your Thanksgiving Dinner. Sunny Anderson Tells You How
The Food Network star dishes on how to stir it up for less than $100
Blackenterprise.com talked with the Brooklyn-based foodie about what she would prepare on a $100 budget,…
By Janel Martinez
How Not to Go Broke on Black Friday
For the best deals, planning is key
Though Black Friday is all about getting the most bang for your short buck, there…
By Renita Burns
Love & Money: 6 Ways to Stop Fighting About Money
Your guide to managing matters of finance and romance
Love can be grand until the arguments begin. And more often than not, it's about…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Love & Money: Guarding Against a Spendthrift Spouse
Your guide to managing matters of finance and romance
When it comes to romantic relationships, opposites often attract. Unfortunately, that can also true when…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Tech Insider: Moving From Quicken Online to Mint.com
Technology news, reviews, tips, and advice for professionals and small businesses
Quicken is gone. Intuit shut it down this week. What does that mean for you?…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Budgeting Insider: 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget
Your guide to managing every day finances
Times are tough. The economy is still on the rocks, and your financial life has…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Love & Money: How to Merge Finances with Your Spouse
Your guide to managing matters of finance and romance
If you're recently married, at some point you'll be faced with a big decision: how…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Economista: 5 Secrets to Getting Free Phone Service
Don't renew your phone contract without negotiating for the best possible deal
Just because a phone provider offers one and two-year-contracts doesn't mean you can't ask for…
By Renita Burns
Money Expert Q&A: A Financial Fast to Curb Unnecessary Spending
Insider tips on how to build and manage wealth
Money expert and author Michelle Singletary talks about how to approach a financial fast to…
By Janell Hazelwood
Budgeting Insider: Style Savvy on a Shoestring Salary
Your guide to managing everyday finances
What better way to feed a love for fashion—without eating up your finances–than by incorporating…
By Janell Hazelwood
Talking Points: Interracial Marriage, Budgeting, Vacations
What people are discussing this month
A record 14.6% of all new marriages in the U.S. in 2008 were between people…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Eyes on the Prize
April McLemore wants to �retire by age 55. But will she have enough money saved in 16 years to live �comfortably?
Friends and family aren't likely to find April McLemore shopping in stores such as Nordstrom…
By Carolyn M. Brown
10 Reasons You're Still Broke
Does it seem like there's a perpetual hole in your pocket? Here's why.
I often hear people say, "I have a steady job, so why am I still…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Best Money Sites for Young People
Use these Web tools to help you save and budget
While there are plenty of helpful books and Websites available, the hardest part is finding…
By Renita Burns
Are You Tired of Living Cheap?
Tips on how to prevent extreme frugality from pushing you over the edge
Depressed and worn down by constantly watching your bank account, you might have rebelled by…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Find the Best Summer Travel Deals for Your Family
Vacations don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Here's how one family saves and still has fun
Summer vacations–whether for families, couples, singles or groups– don't have to be expensive to be…
By Leslie E. Royal
Save on Your Summer Getaway – Part I
Deals for traveling to your perfect vacation
Summer vacations–whether for families, couples, singles or groups– don't have to be expensive to be…
By Leslie E. Royal
Use Tech to Beat the Clock
8 ways to create work-life balance with gadgets, applications and online tools
Lisa J. Whaley knows a thing or two about balancing life, work, and family. She…
By Bridget McCrea
Women & Money: Lessons From the Financially Independent
Living below your means is a tried and true method to gain�and keep�your wealth
Financial independence can sometimes be an illusive concept. So I think it is always helpful…
By Patricia Stallworth
Rewriting the Financial Playbook
Pro athlete turned corporate executive Malcolm Johnson is on his game in helping his family prosper
Malcolm Johnson has had a good handle on his money since retiring seven years ago…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Ask Your Advocate
I try to take advantage of deals when I go shopping and compare prices. But…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Women & Money: What's Your NET Worth?
To scout out a path to financial independence, you need to know where you are starting from
Creating a financial plan is essential as you move toward financial independence. Analyze where you…
By Patricia Stallworth
Pick the Right Financial Professional
The difference between a CFP and a CPA and more
Financial advisers aren't all created equal. They each come with their own set of credentials…
By Bridget McCrea
Women & Money: Don't Forget to Plan
It�s time to consider exactly where are we going and how will we know when we get there
As we travel down the road to financial independence, it's time to consider one huge…
By Patricia Stallworth
Build A Budget For Yourself—And Cousin 'Pookie'
The term sounds restrictive, but budgeting is really an exercise in financial empowerment
The word itself sounds and feels restrictive. Budget. When you hear the term, you think…
By Eric D. Grant
Cutting Edge: Resisting the Credit Temptation
What to do when you can't say no
When saying no to that impulse purchase is just too hard
By Renita Burns
Investing Rules for Women: Educate Yourself
Learning the ins and outs of investing, saving, and budgeting
nce you start investing, it's important not to lose sight of your financial goals. Whether…
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Why Financial Planning Ain't Just For The Rich
Think professional help is too rich for your blood? A financial adviser comes clean.
Let's say you're a first year school teacher, with a Masters degree, and you're making…
By Eric D. Grant
Food for the Journey
Budgets are necessary tools to help you reach your financial goals. Here's how to get started
According to Napoleon, an army marches on its stomach. On our journey we need something…
By Patricia Stallworth
Cutting Edge: Check Yourself with Self-Checkout
How paying more attention can save you dollars
When it comes to budgeting your dollars, paying attention to every detail—from the coupons you…
By Renita Burns
Cents and Sensibility
Steve and Pamela Cromity teach their children about saving, spending, and giving
Steve and Pamela Cromity possess all the trappings of upper-middle-class comfort. But the key to…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Play Games with Your Money
Having fun is a great way to get over your fear of investing
If you've always wanted to start investing but have always been afraid of losing money,…
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The pros and cons of both options should be considered when shopping for a home
In today's market should you rent or buy? "Your decision to buy or rent depends…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Homebuyer's Toolkit: Building Financial Security
Owning a home should be part of a larger commitment to gaining financial security
Over the Thanksgiving break I became addicted to a show called Till Debt Do U$…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Money Attitudes and Budgeting
Homeownership means learning to understand and manage your finances
Last weekend I attended The Money Conference for Women in Hartford, CT. A 26-year-old woman…
By LaToya M. Smith
Offer Your Kids the Best, Yet Trim Costs
Teaching children fundamentals of budgeting can save you money
Children can be life's greatest joy—and it's most expensive. From the necessary expenses, such as…
By Renita Burns
Reinforcing Principals of Personal Finance
The ripple effect of an economic bust
Purse strings are being pulled tighter than ever as consumers brace for the ripples of…
By Renita Burns
Surviving Tight Credit
Main Street businesses feel crunch of Wall Street collapse
With a $700 billion Wall Street bailout deal rejected in the House, one of the…
By Cliff Hocker
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Slash utility costs
Its old news that's still putting a hurting on your wallet: soaring energy and utility…
By Renita Burns
Risky Solutions to Debt Elimination
Taking shortcuts can lead to compounding woes
Desperate for alternative ways to pay down debt, many people rely on quick-fix solutions that…
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Cutting Edge: Throwing Green After Green
Are you spending too much on your lawn?
Are you finding that more and more of your money is being spent on maintaining…
By Gia Parker
Deep in Business Debt?
Here is how you can pay your creditors and keep your doors open
If you're like most small business owners, at some point you have robbed Peter to…
By Wendy Harris
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Smart tips to help you save money on your summer travel plans
It's hard to escape the news about prices at the pump. But with all the…
By Chris Taylor
The Cutting Edge
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The Spences have become true virtuosos at saving money. Whether it's heating up frozen meals…


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Then and Now: A History and Pop Culture Book Group - THE DISAPPEARING SPOON
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:30am
Do you love a good story? A story within a story? And knowing it is all true? The History and Pop Culture book group will read and discuss engaging, thought-provoking, and fun non-fiction. Whether you are a foodie, a history buff, a culture blogger or just like witty footnotes, we want your brain… but not in a-formaldehyde-in-a-jar kind of way. The book group will meet every fourth Saturday of the month at the lovely Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. Hosted by Brigid Harmon, the store's dealer in all things history, Then and Now is free and open to all that are interested.
The first meeting will be Saturday, October 26 at 11:30AM in the cafe. The group will discuss Sam Kean's The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements. Our thanks to Back Bay Books for donating copies! E-mail book club leader Brigid to reserve one; limited quantities.
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