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According to an tober 2008 article ihmen.com, - ary me Top on 10 Movies o f All by Denni s Connell, here are the wtest movies to give eryone nightmares anc ke all the gir Is, or ys, scream. Scary movies constitu' Keness and m ass ounts of cudc Uing, smart when p so icking a partner. 10' Psycho 1(1960) is a su spense fccted by Alfri ;d sycho j'l'Mchcock from the jl'jreenplay by Joseph about a ,psychot: FCHl'er' was inspired by e cnmes of a Viscons: Merer. The fi 1m is -- bout an encoun ter secret ary, w ?t'veen a m - hiding at a motel embezzling from Moyer, and th e mot tener. iV 9- Alien (1979) science fie Mhorror film directe y Ridley Scott, starrir !'gumey Weaver. Tht ' lms title refers to its nmary antagoni st: a Jlghly a8gressive extrr errestnal creatuie that Allen is a , i. knowing the basics helped me to make sure he didnt die. He was only 6 years old, so it was pretty scary. Most students know how to treat minor cuts by the time they are in college, but there are some occurrences that may leave them feeling panicked if they dont know what to do. Here are some tips on what to do in more serious situations, according to www.mayoclinic.com. If someone passes out, position the person on his or her back and elevate his or her legs about 12 inches (about heart level), if pos For severe bleeding or puncture wounds that may require stitches, have the person lie down and, while wearing gloves, remove any dirt or debris from the wound. Apply pressure for at least 20 minutes or until the bleeding stops. Don't remove the bandage or gauze, and keep adding more layers until they no longer soak up blood. Immobilize the injured body part as soon as the bleeding has stopped. Even though knowing the basics is important, Olsen said the biggest thing taught in his class is that if someone doesnt by simply taking a class. Olsen said he teaches a CPRBasic First Aid class once a month through Red Cross. The cost is $45 for adult CPR and first aid, and $55 if childinfant CPR is added on. He said the majority of his classes are on Fridays, but if someone has a large group he will arrange a special time for them. To find out when the next class is scheduled, call 628-134- 6. Shanna Alger, emer- gency medical services instructor, said there is usually one CPRfirst aid class held a month at the new Russell Taylor Health Center. She said students who register can receive half a credit for taking the course. In order to register, students need to call her 1 to secretary at 879-49- 5 set things up, and after enough people have called to register the class will take place. Alger said the cost is around $100 for the course. Students can also get certified on campus through the DXATC. The online course schedule is available at www.dixiecpr.com. uddle up to top 10 scariest movies this week nd Hi - Sophomore Meghan Holmes, a nursing major from Hurricane, has her CNA license, EMT basic training certificate, and is CPR certified. She said she is grateful to have the knowledge she does about first aid and CPR because it has helped her in several life situations. My little sister used to have seizures and I had no idea what to do in those situations, and now I do, Holmes said. I think everyone should have some basic knowledge of first aid because you can help to save someones life. Even if you just know the basics it will help. Spencer Allen, a freshman undecided major from Las Vegas, is currently taking the EMT basics course on campus. He said he is taking it so he will know how to help people when they need it. I was a lifeguard, and we had a kid almost drown, Allen said. I had to give him CPR, and just able. understanding of whats serious and whats not, Olsen said. Ultimately if you ever question the situation, just call 911. Students looking to increase their knowledge of first aid or CPR can do so j a gr ' nephews, neighbors or kids that are young and if something happens, its nice to know you can do something to help, Olsen said. not blocked and check for signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement. If there is none, begin CPR and call 911. Continue CPR until help comes or the person responds and begins to breathe. If someone is suspected of having a broken bone, there are some actions that can be taken while waiting for medical attention. First, stop any bleeding by applying pressure to the wound with a bandage or cloth. Second, immobilize the injured area. Don't try to realign the bone unless you're familiar with how to apply a splint. Next, apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain, and treat the injured person for shock by having him or her lie down. Keep the person warm and comfort- feel comfortable with the situation, its better to take the injured party to the hospital or call 911. Knowing first aid will help you have a better stalks and kills the crew of a spaceship. 8. Jaws (1975) We all know the creepy music of Jaws, which is a 1975 thrillerhorror film directed by Steven Jaws was Spielberg. inspired by the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916. The police chief of Amity Island tries to protect beach goers from a great white shark by closing the beach, only to be overruled by the town council, who wants the beach to remain open to draw a profit from tourists during the summer season. After several attacks, the police chief enlists the help of a marine biologist and a professional shark hunter. 7. The Others (2001) The Others is a psychological horror film by director Alejandro Amenabar, starring Nicole Kidman, and in part based on Henry James' classic, The Turn of the Screw. The movies tagline is Close every door. Turn off every light. And look for the others. 6. Rosemarys Baby (1968) The Roman Polanski-directe- d movie tells the a tale of wealthy newlywed couple moving into a new apartment, only to be surrounded by peculiar neighbors and occurrences. When the wife becomes mysteriously over pregnant, paranoia the safety of her unborn child begins controlling her as she realizes that she has become the victim of a cult of 5. Halloween (1978) Halloween is an American independent horror film about the fictional character Michael Myers. The film centers on his escape from a psychiatric hospital, his murdering of teenagers, and Dr. Loomis attempts to track and stop him. 4. The Shining (1980) The film tells the story of a writer, Jack, who accepts the job of the winter caretaker at a hotel that always gets snowed in during the winter. While his family looks around the hotel during closing day, the psychic hotel cook discovers the psychic abilities of the Jacks son Danny, and Danny's ability to detect ghostly' presences in the hotel, known as shining. When the hotel becomes snowbound, Jack is driven mad by the ghosts in the hotel to murder his wife and son. 3. Se7en (1995) The story follows two detectives, one retiring and one his replacement, as they jointly investigate a series of ritualistic murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. 2. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) The movie features Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. In the film a young FBI trainee seeks the advice of the imprisoned Lecter on catching a serial killer known only as Buffalo Bill. 1. The Exorcist (1973) This horror story is about the devil possession and exorcism of the demonic spirits from a young girl. Take a pick from any of these chillers, and there is no doubt some cuddle action will go down. |
