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Monday, April 20, 2015

#AtoZChallenge - Q - QWERTY -- [Blogfest Announcement]


Happy 'Q' Day!

QWERTY: is the most common modern-day keyboard layout for Latin script. The name comes from reading the first six keys appearing on the top left letter row of the keyboard (Q, W, E, R, T, and Y) from left to right.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QWERTY)

Getting tired of looking at your QWERTY keyboard yet?

Well...tough noogies!

We are not done yet!

Q is only the 17th letter in the alphabet!

You know what's up next? All the hard letters!

Yeah, you know it and I know it!

U, V, W, X, Y & Z!

 [add movie scream here]

These letters are going to require lots of finesse and skill, two things I sorely lack, so instead, I'll have to wing it!

Hey, look! Wing it! That's a W word!

Know what? We can't lose!

Can we do it? Yes, we can!

Wait! That's a Y word!
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Special Blogfest Announcement



Blood, Boobs, and Carnage Blogfest!
Hosted by Alex J. Cavanaugh and Heather M. Gardner. 

Yes, Blood, Boobs, and Carnage!

Alex used that phrase last year to describe an upcoming movie release. It amused many people, including ME. (Okay, mostly me)  So, naturally we decided to make it a blogfest.

What falls into that category? Here’s a few examples – Conan the Barbarian, Breaking Bad, Fast and Furious, The Watchmen, etc.

Here’s the details, short and simple:

On May 18, 2015, post about a movie, television show, book, or all three that falls into the category of Blood, Boobs, and Carnage. (Or just Blood and Carnage or other mixture.) It can be any genre that fits the bill – fantasy, science fiction, action, adventure, western, thriller, etc. Post the badge and visit other participants.
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63 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesApril 20, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    X is the only one caused me a problem, can't find anywhere in the UK with that letter

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  2. Jeremy [Retro]April 20, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Never any problems with letters it's just being x-tra creative z-eeing that some are y-ucky w-eird letters to u-se... :)

    Happy new blogfest!

    Jeremy [Retro]
    AtoZ Challenge Co-Host [2015]

    There's no earthly way of knowing.
    Which direction we are going!

    HOLLYWOOD NUTS!
    Come Visit: You know you want to know if me or Hollywood... is Nuts?

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  3. Susan ScottApril 20, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Having a good laugh here thank you! Qwerty indeed! How about X-ray Bill Nicholls in UK? Xylitol? xenophobia? Thanks Jeremy for some words too ...

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:33 PM

      He may have been looking for an actual place with an X.
      Not sure.
      Good suggestions though.
      TY
      HMG

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  4. Pooja PriyamvadaApril 20, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    interesting concept. learning so much new here.

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  5. lyndagraceApril 20, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Well, since I got past Q, how hard can the rest be? Well okay, X…oh, and maybe U…

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  6. It's Kelley!April 20, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I have topics for those letters, damn good ones too. Unfortunately, I'm running out of steam and words no come out good now. Thanks for the encouragement. Wine and chocolate would be welcome as well. The best thing about next week: the 30th, Z day, is my birthday. I think I'll take a week off from writing as a present to myself.

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:34 PM

      Well, happy almost birthday!
      I can provide steam, but I never share my chocolate.
      :)
      Sorry!
      Keep going!
      TY
      HMG

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  7. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Thanks for making me laugh. Great pep talk this morning as we head into the uphill portion of the challenge - oh look, a u-word ... uphill!! :D

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  8. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    what have i just gotten myself into?
    X is easy.

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  9. bettyApril 20, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Sounds like a cute blog fest next month! Actually the "hard" letters were easy this year for some reason :)

    betty

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  10. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    I looked up words for those letters first. Talk about a challenge! Especially considering my theme is "Why people read romance." Can't wait to see the reactions for Z. :)
    Yes, we CAN do this!

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  11. Alex J. CavanaughApril 20, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    This being my sixth Challenge, I've learned how to deal with those letters.
    Blood, Boobs, and Carnage! Bring it on.

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  12. TheCyborgMomApril 20, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Blood, Boobs, and Carnage...that's hysterical! Even if I don't join in on the blogfest, I may just have to hop around to check out what everyone comes up with! Now Heather...I WILL NEED reminders :)
    Katie @TheCyborgMom

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:37 PM

      I will do my best to faithfully remind everyone.
      :)
      TY
      HMG

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  13. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 20, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Sounds like fun. And we'll all be recovered by then.

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:37 PM

      That's what we were hoping anyway.
      Keep people motivated in May.
      :)
      TY
      HMG

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  14. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Y is the one letter that always causes me problems. There aren't a lot of strange words that start with Y.

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:38 PM

      That is a tough one.
      There's always y'all. Completely made up and pretty strange.
      :)
      TY
      HMG

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  15. Stephanie BirdApril 20, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Qwerty? Well my spell check recognizes it. I use it all the time but had no idea about this word. Go figure. Thanks for sharing and stretching my vocabulary. Nice!

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  16. J.L. CampbellApril 20, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Yep, we're coming down to the tricky letters. Hope the blogfest goes swimmingly.

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  17. kaykualaApril 20, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    So far so good. Hank is here

    http://imagery77.blogspot.com/2015/04/roughing-it-out-with-nature.html

    Hank

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  18. LisaApril 20, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    I found out about Qwerty when I was 17 and taking typing lessons! This is what we used in class to learn finger placement and where the letters were. "The Quick Brown Fox Jumped Over the Lazy Dog" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_quick_brown_fox_jumps_over_the_lazy_dog
    So glad my posts are done. I check them before I post, but they are done! Q was one of the hardest ones, but my brain pulled through for me! Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:40 PM

      Trying to make me jealous?
      Well, it worked!
      I learned how to type like that, too!
      TY
      HMG

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  19. cleemckenzieApril 20, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    My Qwerty is almost non-existent. There's no S or D or E. Half of the O is missing and N's on its way to oblivion, too. Thanks for the boost.

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  20. Jolie du PreApril 20, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    The perfect blogfest for me and my blog!!!!!!

    Precious Monsters

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  21. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    I didn't have too much trouble with these letters, but sheesh.

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  22. SpacerGuyApril 20, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    OMG! OMG U, V, W, X, Y & Z! all these hared letters to do! aghhhhhh! LOL.

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  23. Michelle WallaceApril 20, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    My letters have faded so it's not reading QWERTY anymore.
    That blogfest sounds great, but my brain is not functioning too well at the moment.
    I think I'm already on auto-pilot...

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:42 PM

      That's a well used keyboard, though.
      It's a good thing.
      :)
      Plenty of time to sign-up later!
      TY
      HMG

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  24. ~Sia McKye~April 20, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Most of the letters I already had in mind and my subject is Missouri so there were lots to choose from. I've had a lot of fun looking closer at the state I now call home. I will admit, I've had to stretch just a bit to find a subject to fit the letter.

    Took me a while to figure out where the term querty came from, lol! One of cell phones I had mentioned a querty keyboard and I think querty? What the hell is a querty? :-D

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM

      It's kind of more geek/nerd info than I usually like to share, but it worked for the letter.
      :)

      TY
      HMG

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  25. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 20, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Hi Heather - I haven't written them .. but know what I want to do .. I had J for Jynjy .. I think I've cracked it?! The rest are easy peasy .. with a few twists .. such is life - manipulation ..

    Cheers Hilary

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  26. Cortney PearsonApril 20, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Those remaining letters were definitely hard! Well, some. Okay. Yeah. They were. :-p I've got them ready to go, though! I've really been enjoying the challenge so far!

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      That's what we want to hear. Getting posts done and having a good time!

      TY
      HMG

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  27. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Yeah, I'm a little tired of the old QWERTY but we're SO CLOSE!!!
    LOVE the blogfest idea. That's hilarious!!

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      We are close! Close to Z!
      We can make it!
      Thank you!

      TY
      HMG

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  28. JoApril 21, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    I already have my posts done to the end of the challenge. No problems.

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      I'd feel bad for myself if I wasn't so happy for you!
      Great job!

      TY
      HMG

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  29. Amaryllis TurmanApril 21, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    I have half of them done. Still need to read a book beginning with "V" though

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    1. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      I can see how that could prove problematic. V is a toughie.
      You'll find one!

      TY
      HMG

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  30. Deepti AgarwalApril 21, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Have all ready except "X" and "Z" ... surely will come up with something.. coz I do not want to miss even a single Alpabet..

    http://serendipityofdreams.blogspot.in/

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  31. Book DragonApril 21, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I've done really well this year. I missed two days but posted why and made up for them. I've scheduled/posted up to U plus W. Z should be a quick read. V and Y are thick books unless I change my mind. Still thinking about X.

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  32. Chuck AllenApril 21, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I have the rest of my letters mapped out, which should be the hard part. But then when I sit down to write them, I still seem to struggle. I think my brain is tired. :)

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