Sirius signified certain emanations which caused its malignant influence. Anyone suffering its effects was said to be "star-struck" (, "astrobólētos"). It was described as "burning" or "flaming" in literature. The season following the star's reappearance came to be known as the "dog days". The inhabitants of the island of Ceos in the Aegean Sea would offer sacrifices to Sirius and Zeus to bring cooling breezes, and would await the reappearance of the star in summer. If it rose clear, it would portend good fortune; if it was misty or faint then it foretold (or emanated) pestilence. Coins retrieved from the island
The Red Hot Valentines 2000, and is now out of print. The Red Hot Valentines was the self-titled debut album by the band of the same name. It was originally self-released in early 2002, but was soon picked up by Double Zero Records. It is now out of print. This EP was released in 2002 by Double Zero Records. Tracks 1-3 are from The Red Hot Valentines, and tracks 4-6 are from Retro Morning. The EP was released in January 2003 by Polyvinyl Record Co. to give listeners a taste of what was to come on their upcoming full-length release, Summer Fling (although only