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Halloween is the season for delightful horrors. Meant as a day to commemorate the spirits of those who have passed away, Halloween has taken on a more joyful meaning in recent generations, what with the frightful fun and joyous thrills that have become associated with this day.

To better savor the contemporary delights that Halloween promises to bring, renting horror movies have become a favorite pastime for many people. The scarier the film, the better it would be for the Halloween merrymakers.

Here are ten fabulously frightening films that you could sink your teeth into, no pun intended, starting Allhallows Eve.

1. The Shining. This Jack Nicholson-starrer is hailed as one of the most, if not THE most, frightening film in history. A relocating family and a haunted house, with a possessed father as played by the Oscar Award winner Nicholson have given birth to a modern day classic based on the bestselling novel by the Master of Horror Fiction himself, Stephen King. Scare-O-Meter Rating: 5 skulls!

2. Scream trilogy. This series of films created by Wes Craven brought back to prominence the slasher flick genre in the mid 90s. Starring a bevy of popular matinee idols, the Scream trilogy was good enough for many moments of shock and, well, literal screams. Scare-O-Meter Rating: 3 skulls!

3. The Exorcist. Back in the 70s, peoples idea of horror were vampires and Frankenstein monsters. Then came a young Linda Blair with her head spinning like a top, possessed by the devil himself as she spews green vomit and walks in an inverted manner like a spider. A lot of people actually found it hard to sleep for months when the movie first made the rounds in theaters. Scare-O-Meter Rating: 5 skulls!

4. Evil Dead. The movie that launched Sam Raimi to stardom, Evil Dead still maintains a solid cult following to this very day. Bruce Campbells tale of survival in a haunted cabin in the middle of nowhere, and his exploits against creatures from another plane of existence, has spawned two successful sequels that are considered by many as timeless. Scare-O-Meter Rating: 3 skulls!

5. Night Of The Living Dead. This 60s classic by respected horror director George Romero gave birth to a new genre that was previously unheard of: zombies. The dead coming back to life was a concept of pure genius, and Mr. Romero managed to pull it off for a budget that wasnt even enough to purchase a plane ticket to a location outside of the country. Night Of The Living Dead is a masterpiece in horror that launched George Romeros storied career. Scare-O-Meter Rating: 4 skulls!

6. Session 9. A relatively new film about the evil that men commit. This is a psychological horror that would haunt your mind for days. A thinking mans film, Session 9 is hailed as THE best horror film that not everyone has heard of. Skull-O-Meter Rating: 4 skulls.

7. The Sixth Sense. Bruce Willis plays as a detective hired to investigate the case of a boy who could see the dead. The twist made people talking for years. And it will keep you wondering for the same amount of time as well. Skull-O-Meter Rating: 4 skulls!

8. The Others. Speaking of films with amazing twists, Nicole Kidman stars in this periodic ghost story that would give a new meaning to its title of The Others. The ending is something to behold, as it would leave you in a prolonged state of awe and shock. Skull-O-Meter Rating: 4 skulls!

9. 28 Days. What if mans basest instincts are unleashed? It would surely be hell on Earth. In this film, a virus called Rage was released in Europe, and in 28 days, society devolved into barbaric territories and violent wastelands. Skull-O-Meter Rating: 4 skulls!

10. Rosemaries Baby. A mothers ordeal as she carries the devils son. A 60s film from an Ira Levin novel that has inspired many themes in contemporary filmmaking. A must see! Skull-O-Meter Rating: 4 skulls!

A Fresh Graduates Guide To Drafting A Cant Miss Resume

Graduation marks the beginning of your professional life. Gone are the days when all you had to worry about were your homework and your exams. With your formal education having been fulfilled, its time to face a brave new world full of wondrous possibilities.

Naturally, you would have to actively pursue those wondrous possibilities before you could reap the benefits they promise to give. The first step, of course, is to submit a compelling resume to employment opportunities related to your field of study. Before you could do this, you would have to draft a resume. Not just a simple resume, mind you, but a resume that would give your potential employers the impression that you are a person who means business.

A resume has one purpose: to land that job! It is a summary of your abilities, skills, work experience, training and education. It has to convince your future employers to hire you.
Resumes should fulfill their purpose immediately. For someone to look at it longer, your resume must quickly deliver what you can deliver and what you are competent on. It should show that you are worthy of an interview, or better yet that job. The more comprehensively you prepare your resume, the more likely someone is to read it later.

Remember, presentation is important, content is key. Below are a few reminders for that cant miss resume.

PRESENTATION

Use a word processor to check on your spelling and layout. Generally, a one page resume is ideal, keep it short and concise up to a maximum of two pages only. Attach a formal picture. Use an elegant white paper, and use one side only. Use simple fonts, and avoid scripts and underlined words, use formatting consistently. There should be no typographical errors or misspelled words.

THE CONTENTS

Make a self assessment first, take time before you write. It is best to outline your competencies, abilities and expertise. Make a list of work experience and extra curricular activities. This makes it easier to prepare a comprehensive resume.

Resumes have different formats, but generally it requires the same information.

CONTACT INFORMATION. This is usually found on top of your resume, more like a letterhead. You need your complete legal name. Your permanent address, telephone numbers, and hey, its the new millennium, you should now have your own e-mail address, nothing more. Be guided with these: No nicknames, please. Use a permanent address, and indicate your daytime and night time telephone numbers, if you have an answering machine, replace that goofy greeting with a neutral one.

OBJECTIVES. Yes, you need an objective. This is the most immediate way to express your desire to be hired. This contains a summary of your competencies. Be sure to write an objective that is related to the company and position you are applying for.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCES. These two are interchangeable.

EDUCATION. Applicants who have recently graduated and have no work experience should indicate their educational background first. Include your most recent educational information first. Include your degree and major, institution attended and relevant dates. Add your Grade Point Average (GPA) if it is satisfactory or higher. Mention academic achievements if any.

WORK EXPERIENCES or EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. Give an overview of work that has taught your skills. Describe your duties and responsibilities emphasize on trainings and achievements. Do so in a reverse chronological order. Chrono- what? Put your latest job first and work your way through the first job you ever got. Include the company or employers name, your position, and a short description of your work there. Indicate the duration of your work there.

OTHER INFORMATION. You may include special skills and competencies. Match your skills with the employers needs. Indicate leadership experiences in school organizations or volunteer programs. Participation in sports may be helpful too.

PERSONAL REFERENCES. Ask people who are willing to serve as personal references before you submit their names to a potential employer. Do not include their information on your resume. You may note after the heading References may be available upon request. Just be ready in case they require you for personal references.