Horror Movies for Halloween 2011

10. Piranha 3D

You have been afraid of the beach when you were younger because of the images retained in your mind with sharks feeding on human flesh. Over the years, the fear has been dispelled with sharks only attracted with blood. But if piranhas would be out of the beach, just imagine blood all over the water, on the boats, and maybe even close on the shore.

9. Chromeskull 2: Laid to Rest

This is more on the suspense genre as the movie is all about a killer wearing a chrome skull to hide his identity and identify himself as the new face of death. He has his own set of equipments to kill, taking pleasure to anyone he targets.

8. Dream House

Homes have their memories, good and bad ones. However, this particular home in the movie is a place where murders have been done. Unknown to the Atenton family, who moves into the house, that they will become the murderer’s next target.

7. Texas Killing Fields

Just outside the state of Texas is a place known as the Killing Fields, where actual killings take place. Two detectives have been looking for answers, searching for suspects who are responsible for the dead people left in that place. With the help of a young girl, the solving of the unknown crimes are shedding a different kind of light… an unexpected light.

6. The Thing

Set in Antarctica where there is virtually nothing but snow and icebergs, scientists have unearthed an unidentified organism trapped in a block of ice. Never did they know that this same organism, nothing that can be found on earth, would be taking lives, one after another, to sustain itself. The being is just one thing that unlocks an even bigger secret.

5. The Human Centipede

This is not about an alien movie, but the plot is pretty strange. It is a story about a deranged surgeon with the ambition of creating a human centipede by stitching and binding the spinal column of twelve individuals, creating a human centipede in the process.

4. Paranormal Activity 3

Who would ever mistake this movie? With an original concept of taking documentaries with cameras, and filming “actual” videos where demonic existence and unspeakable horror is seen, Paranormal Activity has been a hit to many countries. This time, the story revolves with a family where the hidden presence shows its power in the documentary.

3. 11.11.11

The number 11 has so much mysteries and wonders. It can be looked to as a sign of good fortune, others look at it as a bad omen, a warning of terrible events to take place. In the movie, November 11, 2011 may be the day where an unfortunate and horrible event will occur.

2. The Woman

A normal life, in a normal setting, involving a normal family. No, this is not an exorcism movie, but the father of the family has brought a certain woman home, during his hunting trip in the woods. He bound the woman in the basement and shown it to his family, and plans to do something not so nice. “The Woman” would make you really curious to watch as this shocked spectators at the Sundance Film Festival.

1. Scream 4

Have you missed Ghostface? Yep, the very same guy who creeps into the home and kills people who are involved with him. Sidney, played by Neve Campbell is back on screen. And if you see her on Scream, it only means that Ghostface is out to wreak some havoc, now in the town of Woodsboro.

Celebrities Who Died Of Cancer

10. John Walker

Born as John Joseph Maus in November 12, 1943, he was known in the music industry as John Walker, founder of the band called The Walker Brothers. He along with other two band members, Scott and Gary Walker has been famous in the 1960s, specifically in the United Kingdom. He was diagnosed of liver cancer and died in his Los Angeles home, May 7, 2011.

9. David Nelson

A person who has been exposed to the American movie industry, David Nelson, was an actor, a director, and even a producer of old time movies. He has been famous for the show “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” during the 1950s and 1960s, where his family was the actual cast with his real mother, father, and older brother. He died of colon cancer in January 1, 2011.

8. Anne Francis

If your parents loved classic science fictions in the 1950s, they may have come across with Anne Lloyd Francis in the boob tube in the 1956 production, Forbidden Planet. She has also played a role of a female detective in Honey West. She actually won a Golden Globe and she was even nominated for an Emmy. It is too bad that she died of pancreatic cancer while staying at a retirement home in Santa Barbara, California.

7. Wayne McLaren

Have you seen the Marlboro Man riding on a horse and even lighting a cigarette in his commercials? It can be kind of ironic that this same guy, who is actually a stuntman, model, and a real rodeo performer fought for an anti-smoking campaign when he was diagnosed of lung cancer. He died of the said disease, fighting hard.

6. Patrick Wayne Swayze

Did you remember Demi Moore having a love affair with a ghost? That man happens to be Patrick Swayze. He has been remembered in Ghost when it was showed in 1990, including Whoopi Goldberg in the movie. He has been named “The Sexiest Man Alive” in 1991, by People Magazine. With pancreatic cancer diagnosed in 2008, he chose to fight the battle alone and make everyone believe that he was kicking it. However, it took him away on September 14, 2009.

5. Charles Monroe Schulz

Peanuts anyone? If you have been a fan of newspaper comic strips being published on weekends, or having it posted on the kids’ section of the weekly paper, you have known Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock. Thanks to Charles Monroe Schulz, kids and even adults have been entertained with his witty and funny comic strips. His life has been full of color, even though he passed away with heart attack, while dying of cancer in February 12, 2000.

4. Walter Elias “Walt” Disney

There is no mistake that Walt Disney is the man when it comes to making cartoons and creating characters that will withstand the test of time. Ever since Mickey Mouse debuted in Steamboat Willie in 1928, success did not stop. He may have lived short with lung cancer when he died in December 15, 1966, but his legacy still lived on with Mickey and the gang still living in full color, even with castles and theme parks in many places all over the world.

3. Luciano Pavarotti

The power troika of Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras has shaken the classical music scene with tenor voice ranges that bring out power, quality, and flawless output. The trio has been successful in media and concert performances but unfortunately, Pavarotti had to leave earlier because of pancreatic cancer, which took him off for good in 6 September 2007.

2. Farrah Leni Fawcett

Thanks to the modern version of Charlie’s Angels which was starred in the movie by Drew Barrymore, Lucy Lui, and Cameron Diaz, the youth of today have been interested with the original members of the Angels, including Farrah Fawcett. She was diagnosed with anal cancer back in 2006, and had a good fight, which ended in June 25, 2009.

1. Steven Paul “Steve” Jobs

Who would never know Steve Jobs? If you could remember the October 4 event of the “Let’s Talk iPhone” event in Apple’s Cupertino office, then it should pop into your mind that Steve Jobs was responsible for the new iPhone 4S that the global mobile community is crazy about. Sad though, Jobs died the next day because of pancreatic cancer, which he has been battling for more than 3 years.

Celeb Inspired Halloween Costumes

10. Mad Hatter

When you see this costume, you would remember Johnny Depp with the huge hat on top of his head, which became an iconic representation that he played in Alice in Wonderland. Moreover, what makes this costume unique and rare is his colorful blazer as if you are going to show-off magical tricks, along with pinstripe pants that add more height for a taller posture.

9. Avatar

This is one of the top grosser movies ever recorded with other popular movies shown in the big screen. There are various and numerous figures that could serve as your top pick of the Halloween party like the cat woman look of Neyteri, or the tallest blue alien and its long hair, which is partnered with typical clothing, back then.

8. Harry Potter

The successful stories and sequential parts that came from the original book itself, Harry Potter and its various sequences are still being relived and remembered. The leading child of the movie who played as the Harry Potter, together with other grown up teenagers today which will be seen for the last time on November 19 would have a big impact on the celebration this season.

7. Justin Bieber

His hair is what makes the hearts of the girls fall for him and it can be witnessed how he’s being enthralled and followed anywhere in the world whether he’s in his native country or not. His moves and his voice have captured everyone, especially the young boys who would love to follow him even in this season. You might try it even for once.

6. Glee Girls

The successful episodes and seasons of Glee cannot be denied and undermined. In fact, their school outfit are being followed and waited in each episode. It is up to you if you would mimic their school clothing or the crazy post that they had at GQ Magazine.

5. Snooki

Its hairdo is one of the things that you will never forget and it is really one of the sought wigs for this Halloween Season. There is a great drive for it that anyone cannot deny.

4. Katy Perry

Blue wig, candy-covered dress, and an adventurous theme of California girls is what made Katy Perry popular and in demand. In fact, her get up is really unique, which becomes a big hit even during last year’s Halloween presentation. Try it and get a hang of it.

3. Michael Jackson

He is a legend and his popularity even to the younger generation of this era cannot be forgotten. In fact, his total get up is being followed by others in some contest and other competitions. The Moonwalker and Thriller feel would be felt again.

2. Kate Middleton and Prince William Costumes

When they tied a knot, they became a global love team favorite, especially the wedding dress that Princess Kate Middleton and Prince William worn on their big day.

1. Lady Gaga’s Costumes

Nothing really beats the extraordinary styles when it comes to the number of outfits that she had worn on stage during her concerts and other performances. It is up to you to choose out of her hundreds and even thousands of outfits that would suit best for you.

Reasons Why Underage Sex is Harmful

10. Religious Beliefs

It does not matter if you are Islam, Catholic, or whatever denominations you are affiliated with. This is canonically condoned and condemn. The power of procreation is only given to couples who have been legally wedded by the rules and laws of the land. Hence, its purpose is to conceive and create life and not just for temporary pleasures. This is shared by two people who respects each other and who is willing to wait for the right time and not overly use the word “love” just to prove its worth.

9. Prescribed by Law

There are countries that have set the mandate and even the age where corresponding punishment must be meted that this should not be encouraged. There are some countries that are allowing underage groups to practice this as early as 15, but it varies according to the limitations set by the leaders of each nation. Nonetheless, its purpose is to protect the interest of the youth.

8. Guilt Feeling Afterwards

You may not see the initial consequences of your actions of doing it at the wrong time, but you would get the feeling of shame and blame in yourself that you should have not done it in the first place. Of course, you will get temporary pleasure, particularly if you are at the peak of it. Nevertheless, when everything is done, and if you are alone, your conscience will strike you and you will feel that.

7. Immature Decisions Bring Unexpected Results

Expect that the decision that you have made to do it at an early age will bring about personal agony and could affect your personal life, especially if this would bring you into more troubles. Trust and self-confidence will diminish. Virtue is much important than any pleasure that you can get.

6. Unhealthy Effects

Some say that sex is okay and it is good for the health. But for younger bodies that are not capable and adaptable to the amount of energy, which is being released in the body, it would mean higher chances of acquiring diseases. The body would become wimpy, especially with young women.

5. Unplanned Pregnancy

This is the hardest part where pleasure would equal to pain not just in the soul but a mark that would not be erased by anything. A young and fragile body of a young woman may carry and conceive a baby but an earlier development of it would have an effect on physical stamina of a woman. Schooling might be postponed or worst, you will not be able to continue your study if you are pursuing education.

4. Parental Responsibility

Instead of enjoying a carefree and fun life as a teenager, you would have to worry about feeding your baby every day, taking care of your child 24/7 and doing the motherhood responsibilities prematurely. Heavy burdens in life will be placed on your back and they would have to work instead of studying and finishing everything.

3. Psychological/Physical Effects

Some may not know and recognize it but early exposure and experience on it may lead to addiction. It could also influence the person to some vices like alcoholism and cigarettes. In most cases, these are part of the alter ego of the person in making himself or herself feel that he or she is completely whole again.

2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Although it also happens to adults who are doing or practicing it with different men or women but higher percentage shows that since young ones are more immature and cannot handle this properly, are more likely to explore, invent, and become more curious about things where they cannot identify which is right and safe.

1. Innocence and Purity Are Tainted

As much as we wanted to redeem their youthfulness, their innocence is lost once they experience it. In fact, their desire to do it repeatedly increases since their vulnerability is evident and at present, other mistakes might follow like exposure to pornographic materials and other unlikely activities and behavior. Instead of doing the things that other young kids are doing, their thoughts are far from it and are thinking of something else.

White iPhone 4 Will Hit Stores As Quickly As Possible

A white iPhone 4S is apparently on its way as an image of AT&T’s internal system displayed. The image appeared on the popular website Engadget where the white iPhone 4S appears under a number of other iPhone models.

The ‘S’ in the nomenclature is not in capital letters like the ‘G’ in iPhone 3G. Whether it has been done inadvertently or there is some logic behind it we can’t say.

The leaked image in any case fuels rumors that iPhone would be bringing a slightly upgraded iPhone 4S along with its iPhone 5.

Now only time will tell whether a white iP

Motorola DROID Bionic vs Apple iPhone 4S: Pitting the New and the Upgraded Rehash

Although Apple’s recently launched iPhone 4S disappointed quite a lot of people primarily because it’s just an “iPhone 4 with better specs,” the iPhone 4S remains a sturdy contender against currently existing high-end Android smartphones.

In this comparison review, Android Authority gives you a rundown of the iPhone 4S and the Motorola DROID Bionic, which Verizon unleashed just last month.

Which of the two smartphones has the upper hand? Read on to find out.

Physical Build and Design

iPhone 4S

• Physical dimensions: 114 mm x 58 mm x 9.3 mm
• Weight: 138 g

DROID Bionic

• Physical dimensions: 127 mm x 66 mm x 10.9mm
• Weight: 158 g

Suprisingly, Apple did not make any significant changes to the iPhone 4S. Just like the iPhone 4, the iPhone 4S will retain its glossy back and front cover, with an aluminum edging design. It also has the same dimensions as its predecessor.

Size-wise, the iPhone 4S is more pocketable, owing to its smaller size than the Motorola DROID Bionic’s. The overall size of the iPhone 4S also accounts for its lighter weight–a full 20 grams lighter than the Motorola DROID Bionic.

The DROID Bionic, on the other hand, has smooth curved corners, a design element it inherited from the Motorola Photon 4G. The screen is surrounded with a metal skeleton, while the body is encapsulated in a metal frame–giving the phone its rigid structure.

Yet, although the two phones differ in sizes, different people might have different impressions of which device is easier to grasp. Owing to its small size, the iPhone 4S looks like an easy pick for someone who wants an easy-to-hold device. The Motorola DROID Bionic, meanwhile, despite being bigger than the iPhone 4S, remains easy to hold in one’s hand.

The DROID Bionic also has a bigger and thicker structure than the iPhone 4S, which can be explained by its internal hardware–such as a bigger battery, LTE radios, and built-in slots for microSD cards and USB devices.

Thus, on the basis of form factor, size, and physical attributes, the iPhone 4S wins over the bigger and heavier DROID Bionic. As for the beauty aspect of the two phones external appearances, we leave the judgment to you, since perception of beauty, as always, lies in the eyes of the beholder.

Screen and Display

iPhone 4S

• Display size: 3.5 inches
• Display technology: IPS LCD
• Display resolution: 960×640

DROID Bionic

• Display size: 4.3 inches
• Display technology: Pentile-matrix TFT LCD
• Display resolution: 960×540

The DROID Bionic sports a wider 4.3-inch Pentile-matrix TFT LCD with a 960×540 resolution. The bigger screen size seems to be advantageous in enhancing Web browsing and provides a wider viewing space for images and videos.

In contrast, the iPhone 4S has a smaller screen size–a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display and gives you a crisper display with its 960×640 resolution screen. The iPhone 4S, in fact, has a higher pixel density than the DROID Bionic’s, owing to the Apple phone’s smaller screen and high resolution.

Most people would prefer a phone with a wider screen (e.g., the Motorola DROID Bionic), since it provides more space and is easier to handle especially by those who have big thumbs/fingers. But, if you would rather go for crisper images, the iPhone 4S with its high pixel density display will be ideal for you.

Phone Power

iPhone 4S

• Processor: dual-core Apple A5
• Clock Speed: 1.0 GHz
• Operating system: iOS 5
• RAM: 512 MB
• In-built storage: 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB
• External storage: none
• Battery: 1, 420mAh (non-removable)
• Battery talk time: 8 hours on 3G, 14 hours on 2G

DROID Bionic

• Processor: dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP 4430
• Clock speed: 1.0 GHz
• Operating system: Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
• RAM: 1 GB
• In-built storage: 16 GB
• External storage: microSDHC expansion slot
• Battery: 1,735mAh (removable)
• Battery talk time: 10.8 hours on 3G

Processing and Storage

The Motorola DROID Bionic runs on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread powered by an OMAP 4430 chipset clocked at 1.0 GHz. The iPhone 4S, on the other hand, runs iOS 5 on top of an Apple A5 chipset clocked at (most likely) 1.0 GHz. Both phones’ processors are dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processors, which imply that they have comparable processing powers.

In terms of RAM, the DROID Bionic boasts of bigger RAM–1 gigabyte of volatile memory compared to the iPhone 4S’s 512 megabytes. The amount of RAM matters a lot in overall processing power.

For storage, the iPhone 4S has 16-GB, 32-GB, and 64-GB models. However, whatever model you get, you will forever be stuck to the storage capacity of that model, since the iPhone 4S has no way of adding more storage.

In contrast, the Motorola DROID Bionic only has a 16-gigabyte model. You actually get 16 GB of storage built in, and another 16 GB microSD card preinstalled–so, you’re practically getting a total of 32 GB of storage right out of the box. And, if you so choose, you can replace the microSD card with another one with bigger capacity (up to 32 GB).

The DROID Bionic also comes with the ZumoCast app preinstalled. ZumoCast practically allows the DROID Bionic to use more storage hosted on a remote computer without having to store files into the DROID Bionic itself.

Battery Power

Apple has successfully packed more power into the iPhone 4S’s 1,420-mAh battery that offers up to 8 hours of continuous talk time. This has been a great achievement from Apple since the iPhone 4S’s predecessor–the iPhone 4–has the same 9.3-mm thickness with a lesser battery capacity of 6 hours talk time.

In contrast, the thicker DROID Bionic carries a battery rated at 1,735 mAh. Motorola claims that the phone offers up to 10 hours of continuous talk time. It has also been reported to last up to 8 hours with LTE enabled.

The DROID Bionic may be thicker because of its bigger-capacity battery, but the extra thickness can be considered a trade-off for continuous talk time that is 2 hours longer than the iPhone 4S’s. Besides, while the iPhone 4S offers only 8 hours of talk time, that same amount of time can be used on the DROID Bionic with LTE enabled.

Data Network Speed

The Motorola DROID Bionic supports Verizon’s LTE network, which offers faster 4G data access compared to a 3G network. 4G LTE is reportedly capable of speeds up to 10 times faster than that offered by HSPA+ or WiMAX.

In terms of data network speed, the Motorola DROID Bionic seems to promise faster connectivity compared to the iPhone 4S’s 3G-only connectivity on HSPA+ networks.

Multimedia

iPhone 4S

• Primary camera: 8-megapixel
• Secondary camera: VGA
• Video recording: 1080p, 30 fps
• Flash support: None

DROID Bionic

• Primary camera: 8-megapixel
• Secondary camera: VGA
• Video recording: 1080p, 30 fps
• Flash support: Yes

As far as photo and video resolution is concerned, both the Motorola DROID Bionic and the iPhone 4S are capable of the same resolution quality.

Yet, the iPhone 4S seems to have the upper hand when it comes to snapping photos. Motorola is quite well-known in the telecommunications hardware department, but not so in the camera department.

The iPhone 4S’s camera reportedly focuses and shoots faster than the DROID Bionic’s. Apple also threw in an “image stabilization” solution into the iPhone 4S.

This isn’t saying, however, that the DROID Bionic’s camera produces horrible, awful photos. Far from the truth, the DROID Bionic is capable of good quality photos.

As far as photo quality is concerned, the iPhone 4S gets the upper hand. If your primary use of your smartphone is for picture-taking, then it’s a great smartphone to own. Yet, those who are content with good, quality photos would also find the DROID Bionic’s camera acceptable enough.

Where it sucks in photo quality, the Motorola DROID Bionic compensates for with Flash support. This means the DROID Bionic can play Flash animations and movies that many websites have been enriched with these days. The iPhone 4S, however, simply has no such capability. Flash is not natively supported in the iPhone 4S.

Pricing

iPhone 4S

• 16GB: US$199
• 32GB: US$299
• 64GB: US$399

DROID Bionic

• 16GB: US$299

The iPhone 4S is relatively cheaper than the DROID Bionic. With a 16-GB model, you can save as much as US$100 when you purchase an iPhone 4S. Can you use the excess US$100 to buy additional storage? Sadly, no. You’ll be stuck with 16 gigabytes for good.

Though the 16-GB model of the DROID Bionic costs US$100 more than the iPhone 4S’s 16-GB model, the DROID Bionic comes preinstalled with a 16-GB microSD card, which can be easily replaced with a 32-GB card. Buy as many expansion cards as you like. The DROID Bionic will take them all–one at a time, though. It might be a little inconvenient to swap between cards, but the ability to swap memory cards is in itself a convenience that the DROID Bionic provides–and which the iPhone 4S does not.

Final Thoughts

Despite its heavier build, the DROID Bionic offers more battery power, just enough for it to survive at work or outdoors before requiring a power charge. It also supports slots and ports for extended memory and connectivity–which Apple failed to add into its latest smartphone.

In contrast to the iPhone 4S’s screen size, the DROID Bionic has a wider screen which gives you enough space and viewing area. Display-wise, however, the iPhone 4S is a better choice for those who wish crisper and sharper display resolutions. Yet, owing to the bigger screen size, the DROID Bionic just might be a better pick for those who want a wider viewing area and wider screen for touch input.

Another big plus point for the DROID Bionic are its 4G LTE capabilities and built-in Flash support.

In terms of camera performance, the iPhone 4S offers a better experience. Some people do judge a smartphone by its camera and photo quality, but most folks can live with good and acceptable photo quality such as the DROID Bionic can provide.

The two smartphones offer similar features in several areas, and they also differ in others. Where they diverge, the differences between the two devices are wide enough to provide smartphone buyers choice. The final determining factor, of course, is each buyer’s subjective preference. The final decision still remains entirely up to you.

My personal pick is the DROID Bionic because of its power and performance, flexible storage, data connection speed, and bigger viewing area.