who is the costume desiger for halloween horror nights?
i want to know who the costume designer/set designer is for halloween horror nights in orlando or hollywood?
thanks.
From what I’ve heard the costumes are made in house by the same people who make the other costumes year round.
The make-up is made by Bobby Weiner aka Bloody Mary. You can see a lot of that same make up here: http://www.theirongategallery.com/Make-Up-FX_c_116.html
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how did the civil war start? and how did slavery ended because of the civil war?
what are other important things i should know about he civil war?
There are walls and walls of books covering this subject. It would take days to answer this question.
Basically the civil war started over “states rights” The Federal government was trying to enact controls over things that the southern states thought were their own business. They quit the Union and started their own nation, the Confederate States of America. The Union fought to get them back into the one nation.
Slavery was legal in the southern states and in some northern states. After the Battle of Antietam in 1862, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which freed slaves in SOUTHERN states, but not northern states. After the civil slavery ended in all states with the 13th Amendment.
The legal end to slavery in the nation came in December 1865 when the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, it declared: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
I don’t remember how I came across The Peace Arch, but I do remember wondering at the time what Peace Architecture might look like. Sentient beings are notoriously sensitive to the spaces they inhabit whether they know it or not.
The thing about the Peace Arch that touched me is that it’s all about space, empty, open space. Peace needs space in order to be itself. One of the reasons we don’t have a consistent peace on our planet is that there isn’t enough space for it.
Here’s a bit of Wikipedia’s history of the Peace Arch:
The Peace Arch is a monument situated on the Canada/United States border between the communities of Blaine, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia. The Peace Arch, which stands 20.5 meters (67.2 ft) tall, was built by Sam Hill and dedicated in September of 1921, and commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814. The monument is built on the exact United States, Canada boundary, between Interstate 5 and Highway 99, in the grass, “central reservation” median between the northbound and southbound lanes.
The Peace Arch has the flags of the U.S. and Canada mounted on its crown, and two inscriptions on both sides of its frieze. The inscription on the U.S. side of the Peace Arch reads “Children of a common mother,” and the words on the Canadian side read “Brethren dwelling together in unity.”
Within the arch, each side has an iron gate hinged on either side of the border with an inscription above reading “May these gates never be closed.” Peace Arch Park consists of Peace Arch Provincial Park on the Canadian side and Peace Arch State Park on the American side of the border. Within the park is a major border crossing which has never closed, symbolizing a long history of peace between the two nations.
In Canada, the crossing is officially named Douglas in honor of Sir James Douglas, the first governor of the Colony of British Columbia. Because of the Peace Arch monument, however, the border crossing between Surrey and Blaine is popularly known as the “Peace Arch Border Crossing,” one of the busiest border crossings between Canada and the United States. It is the busiest such crossing west of Detroit.
As of January 2008, construction is currently taking place at the Peace Arch Crossing. While it is still open, it is recommended to go through the Pacific Border Crossing (#15) as there are fewer delays. One book extensively covers the history of the International Peace Arch. It bears the title, “Sam Hill’s Peace Arch: Remembrance of Dreams Past” by Richard Clark (2005).
“Children of a common mother.” That Mother has to be Earth Herself. Spiritually, the energy of the mother is the energy of space. Space to be. Space to live. Space to choose. Space to thrive. An architecture of peace has to be an architecture of space.
Since the U. S. Presidential election, my email inbox has been filled with declarations of “a new world.” Would that that new world be a world of peace. Our first task is to make space for it.
About the Author:
Spiritual author and counselor for 25 years; ordained omnifaith minister, corporate consultant on the spirit of business; blogger for Ode Magazine on peace and for The Huffington Post on spirituality in the world. For all Dr. Corso loves and creates, continually visit http://www.susancorso.com
I know about guy fawkes and the whole story about parliament but i want to know how the man became the mask.
The mask originates as a plot-important symbol in the movie V for Vendetta. They were produced as merchandise for the movie and became a symbol for various sympathizers with Guy Fawkes’ beliefs.
The American flag is a symbol of freedom and sacrifice for United States citizens. Although we typically picture cloth versions of this national emblem, it can be anything that the observer acknowledges. Therefore, a Christmas tree adorned in red, white, and blue could be considered an American flag. Examples can be made from any material or placed on any object. The tragic events of September 11th resurrected a since of patriotism within the United States. The result has been a desire to display the American flag in front of homes, office buildings, and everywhere possible.
The historic tale of Betsy Ross painstakingly sewing the first American flag is widely known. However, many of the details of that extraordinary event, along with the circumstances leading up to it have been overlooked. To begin with, the colonies had adopted several flags as a representation of their new American beliefs. The “Don’t Tread on Me” version incorporated red and white stripes with a snake across it. A popular option used by George Washington, which signified the unification of the colonies, was similar to the British emblem. Washington raised this particular version at Prospect Hill. The Loyalists misinterpreted the emblem as a sign of defeat.
The confusion that ensued prompted General George Washington, Colonel George Ross, and Robert Morris, along with other key members of the Congressional Committee, to enlist the aid of Mrs. Ross. At the time Betsy Ross was running an upholstery business. She had completed several assignments for General Washington, and he was familiar with her work, as well as being a personal friend. They provided her with a crude drawing of the appointed American flag and commissioned her to complete the work. She began the assignment in early May and completed the job in late May or early June.
The American flag was raised on July 4, 1776 to commemorate the birth of a new nation. Independence Day offers all United States citizens an opportunity to remember the hardships that our forefathers endured to gain our freedom. The American flag has been an inspiration to citizens of the United States, since its inception. Francis Scott Key composed our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, after his relief at seeing the American flag flying at dawn following a brutal battle, during the War of 1812. The symbolic raising of this national symbol has marked other moments in United States history. Soldier’s lifted the “Colors” to signify victory and determination after the Battle of Iwo Jima; in the same way, the first astronauts to walk on the moon placed “Old Glory” within its powdery surface.
This type of patriotism waned in the late 20th century, but was brought back after tragedy gripped our nation on September 11, 2001. American flags are becoming a hot commodity and displaying “Old Glory” should be conducted with dignity. After that horrific day, citizens rose up and began displaying “Old Glory” throughout the land. A desire to perpetuate this newfound pride meant individuals wanted to keep the display up 24 hours a day. In order to maintain respect, the Colors must be properly illuminated.
Our country has seen dark days within its history and recent past, however the undying resolve of its citizens continues to surprise its foes. The American flag stands for the strength and commitment that is within all the country’s citizens.
Hosting or going to a fancy dress party is the perfect opportunity to be someone other than your self, if only for a while. Grab this chance to impersonate someone you love, mimic someone you admire or give traditional costumes a new twist with your unique flair. Think outside the box when thinking of costumes to wear at a fancy dress party and do not hold back, simply go for it.
First of all you should decide whether you intend to be someone good or someone bad, someone funny or someone scary or even sexy.
Choosing a costume that goes with your personality will double your fun quotient as well as that of the other guests and that is a safe bet. Picking a character that is way different from your own then this can be even more fun as you can choose to be someone very different.
If comedy is your forte, you could dress up as Charlie Chaplin and entertain everyone with a Charlie Chaplin act. All you need is a pair of baggy trousers, a walking stick, a hat and a fake moustache a la Charlie Chaplin. Other funny options include going as a clown or a funny scarecrow. In the UK professional web retailers are becoming very popular way to purchase fancy dress and a good example is http://www.novelties4parties.co.uk who also supply wholesale and to business clients.
Other popular themes are cowboys and Indians which are always a good bet if you are going as a couple. On the other hand this is the ideal time to reveal your alter ego to everyone. So take a giant leap out of your comfort zone and live it up as some one you are not and maybe use fancy dress to do some flirting!
Are you normally gentle and shy? Well, paint yourself green and go around terrorizing all the guests as you do an impersonation of the Hulk or of the Green Goblin. Other scary costume ideas include Count Dracula, Frankenstein and countless innovative versions of the traditional ghost costume.
Dress up as an angel or a fairy godmother and show off that flash of goodness with wings and a tiara. But to unleash the devil within, go dressed up as … what else? The devil himself- horns, tail, trident et al.
Whatever or whoever you choose to be for the day, let the character get under your skin, let your hair down and reveal a side of you that even you did not know existed.
With so many fancy dress costumes available then all you need is imagination!
It is amazing how fast a huge government bureaucracy can respond when it wants to. Indeed, in a space of two short weeks, the United State government just recently proposed, composed, and passed a financial services bailout bill. The bill provides 750 billion dollars to bail out Wall Street.
Of course, the government had to react quickly because a lack of regulation and government oversight allowed a problem to escalate for many years into a financial crisis. I thought of the bailout bill and I wondered about the government’s response to the current mystery of the disappearing honey bee, called Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD.
CCD is unique since it leaves bee hives with a queen bee, a few newly-hatched adults, and plenty of food, while all of the worker bees responsible for crop pollination simply disappear. In response to this agricultural crisis, this year’s Farm Bill authorized several programs focused on pollinator-related issues. The Farm Bill included the development and protection of pollinator habitats in conservation programs.
In addition, the Bill identified pollinator protection as high priority research and covered bees and honey production in agriculture disaster assistance programs. It also required the USDA to report annually on the progress made in addressing colony losses.
Indeed, the problem of CCD continues to escalate. A few months ago, a panel of experts told a House Agriculture subcommittee that the U.S commercial honey bee industry lost a record 36 percent of its colonies in 2008. In 2007, the industry lost 31% of its colonies due to the mysterious illness that threatens the future of beekeeping and the health of a variety of important crops.
Almonds bloom in California in February each calendar year. Several months before the first bloom, beekeepers move their bees to California to feed and prepare for almond pollination. In the last two years, as early as December, the problem of Colony Collapse Disorder in California has begun to appear. Soon, we will see if Colony Collapse Disorder continues to be a problem for American agriculture next year.
The American honey bee industry is valued at more than $15 billion, with over 90 different crops dependent on honey bee pollination to grow. So, much of this country’s diet, the affordability of basic food staples, and our national health is at risk.
Unfortunately, it is a risk that lacked a sense of government urgency in June in the Hearing To Investigate Progress On CCD, held by the Subcommittee on Horticulture And Organic Agriculture in Washington, D.C..
Consider the oral testimony of David Mendes, Vice President of the American Beekeeping Federation, from his appearance at that June meeting (as reported in the American Beekeeping Federation Newsletter). “I spoke to the need for more sampling inside our hives of pollen, bees, and honey to identify what pathogens our bees are exposed to.”
Mendes continued: “ I shared my experience of collecting samples from my hives as part of a project organized by Penn State and the CCD Working Group. I specifically voiced my frustration that the efforts put into collecting samples (18 hives sampled 7 times from March 2007 to January 2008) have produced very little useful information because the majority of the samples still have not been analyzed in the lab. They sit in storage due to a lack of funding.”
The reason for CCD may be systemic pesticides or simply a bee virus, but a cause still remains unclear. The key to solving the mystery of the disappearing honey bee is money. Government funding is necessary to provide the research to determine the cause of CCD before beekeepers are ruined and flowering crops in need of pollination just disappear.
Certainly, Colony Collapse Disorder is a crisis that, if left unresolved, will eventually require a huge agricultural and beekeeper industry bailout by the United States Congress. However, unlike the recent Wall Street bailout that used taxpayer dollars, a compromise of our diet and health will add human suffering to the high monetary cost.
About the Author:
James William Smith has worked in Senior management positions for some of the largest Financial Services firms in the United States for the last twenty five years. He has also provided business consulting support for insurance organizations and start up businesses. Visit his website at http://www.eWorldvu.com or his daily blog at http://www.eworldvublog.blogspot.com
