Lactator Mosquito Headed Toward Tampa
The new mosquito is largely unknown.
Before we go any further, let’s address that terrible name. Culex lactator? That sounds like a flying insect that stains your shirt with mosquito milk after it bites you. It’s just gross.
Believe it or not, the critter exists, and it’s making its way toward Tampa. The winged, disease-ridden pest is originally from Central and Southern America, but it decided to pack up it’s lactating abdothorax and hypodermic ass-wand to hit our beautiful city. While It’s already been discovered in Southern Florida, this year the insect is expected to finally reach our part of the state.
The Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Program is paying close attention to the invader, monitoring when and where it has appeared. So far, it has shown up in Miami-Dade, Lee and Collier counties, but not around us yet.
Mosquitos are nothing new to our area, with over 40 types of the a-holes already being identified in Hillsborough County this year alone. While most of them are merely a nuisance, about 20% of them carry diseases and viruses. Treatment for the mosquitos will be done via the traditional methods, such as fogging with trucks and making sure residents find and empty any standing water they find around their property. Mosquito larvae are born in standing water, so you should never have any around the exterior of your home.
The Culex Lactator is still a mystery to researchers, with not much being known about them. That’s why they have to be studied and controlled if deemed necessary. Information about the mosquito is sparse due to it just being discovered in Miami in 2018. In the meantime, Floridians will deal with another nuisance until their season passes. Source: WFLA.com
Quotes From The Greatest Movie Of All Time
'The Godfather': 10 Classic Lines from the Legendary Film
The Godfather was released in theaters nationwide on March 24, 1972. Decades after its release, it remains one of the most revered and quoted films in cinema history.
A Brief History of The Godfather
The 1972 film was based on the novel of the same name, which was released in 1969 and written by Mario Puzo. While the book is a novel, significant parts of it are based on actual people. Notably, Johnny Fontane is based on Frank Sinatra, and, of course, the “Five Families” are based on the actual five Mafia families of New York City.
The New York Times notes Paramount Pictures bought the film rights to The Godfather for $80,000. The outlet states, “Mr. Puzo actually sold his book for $10,000 to Paramount on the strength of an outline and two or three chapters. Escalator clauses eventually brought the price up to $80,000.”
Puzo co-wrote the film screenplay with Francis Ford Coppola, who also directed the film. Anchored by Marlon Brando, The Godfather featured an all-star, before-they-were-superstars cast of Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte and Diane Keaton.
Simply put: The film was a massive hit, both commercially and critically. According to Box Office Mojo, the film was made on a budget of $6 million. It ended up grossing $250 million worldwide. Once you adjust for inflation, that’s the equivalent of $1.87 billion in 2024.
Critically speaking, The Godfather was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. It ended up winning three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Marlon Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay. It’s also been named to several “Best Of” lists from the American Film Institute. Additionally, the classic film was added to the United States National Film Registry in 1990. Films added to the registry are considered “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
In honor of its anniversary, here are ten classic lines from The Godfather.
(WARNING: Some NSFW content ahead)
Getting Your Drink On This Weekend?
Sean Roberts was conceived in the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky by two passionate, panel aligning, third shifters who had grown bored with the same ole same ole. Upon birth, he was placed in the trunk of a new Stingray and sent off to find his destiny.
That destiny included several stints on radio stations across the United States. Some played punk country gospel, while others focused on Croatian death metal played backwards.
After many years and many adventures, Sean wound up on The Shark, where he does shots of tequila while playing the most badass tunes ever created by humankind.
He remains humble, however, never forgetting about the lean years...the street corners and dark alleys where he played songs on his car stereo for food and sex.
He's on top and he's never gonna stop LIVING THE DREAM!