UK retail sales growth picks up Nov 20, 2009
The increase in clothing sales was partly the result of people buying outfits for Halloween, which this year fell on a Saturday during many youngsters' school holidays. High Street spending is still holding up reasonably strongly in the face of some pretty adverse conditions for consumers. (BBC News -- Business)
WUPD connects assault with possible hazing Nov 20, 2009
WUPD issued a report last week saying that a student assaulted two others while at a Halloween party in the Rutledge residence hall on the South 40 ... A Student Life investigation found that sophomore Eric Potter struck sophomore Michael Biehl as well as another girl at a Halloween party on Oct. 30 in Rutledge ... Sigma Nu President David Ingber said that Sigma Nu investigated the matter internally and found that the students involved with the assault at the Halloween party had relations with... (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Hot Sellers in Short Supply This Holiday? Nov 20, 2009
( has been showing strong public interest in Black Friday sales events since Halloween. . (ABC News -- Business)
Personal Scripture Study for Latter... Nov 20, 2009
It can be anything from Halloween to Christmas or a family member s upcoming birthday. Count the number of days until the upcoming Holiday. (Suite101.com)
The Road to Nationals: Liz Apgar Nov 19, 2009
Her creative talents quickly gained her notoriety on the squad as her first award as a Wildcat came not from competition, but for having the best costume at the Track and Field team's annual Halloween party. Her rendition of Prince earned her first place honors on the costume that she designed and created herself. (Pac-10.org)
Police: Man killed ex Nov 19, 2009
The investigation began Monday when Powers' roommate told police she had been missing since Oct. 30, when she left for a Halloween party. Detectives went to Sharpe's home on Monday but no one answered the door. (The Palm Beach Post)
Treat Street is a good event for Halloween in the city of Forest Nov 19, 2009
Treat Street is a good event for Halloween in the city of Forest Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:08 AM CST ... After talking to Coliseum officials Thursday night, scheduling Treat Street at that location can be tricky, depending on the day that the calendar puts Halloween ... We did not see anyone roaming the streets on Halloween night Saturday. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Holiday haste Nov 19, 2009
Will the Halloween displays be out before the last Fourth of July firecracker has been lit next year. Seriously, who buys candy for a holiday a month and a half out. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Looking Back Nov 19, 2009
Miss Eunice Niffenegger entertained the high school and faculty at a Halloween party. Kalona School Notes Monday morning we had a big pep meeting, each class giving a stunt. (Kalona News, IA)
Parade changes are a good thing for all persons in county Nov 19, 2009
Likewise, our local municipalities are also gearing up for the yuletide season although Halloween, let alone Thanksgiving, has not passed. We reckon that with the economy, this year s holiday shopping season may help stimulate business and get us going in the right direction to start 2010. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Get more: Money Source Nov 19, 2009
With Halloween just a couple of days away, the federal government is announcing a voluntary recall of 610,000 Halloween flashlights sold at Target. Tags. (WJRT, MI)
Backward Glances Nov 19, 2009
Audrey Woodard was in charge of a Halloween Party for members of St. Michael s Academy Alumnae Association Schools closed for the annual convention of Middlesex Country Teachers Assoc A big flood light was installed in Wood Square to illuminate the traffic circle, and received favorable comments Jess Willard, national badminton champion, and his University Club team, presented a public badminton exhibition at the Boy Scout Building, Park Street Funeral services were held for Charles Allen, 64,... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Appeal Starts in Italy Trial of Student's 'Sex Games' Murder Nov 19, 2009
In a statement to the court in Perugia, Guede told how he met Meredith at a Halloween party in October 2007 and visited the house she shared with Knox the next day. Related Stories. (Fox News)
Mini movie reviews Nov 19, 2009
HALLOWEEN II (R): Masters. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS ( *, R): Intentionally dumb and violent shoot-'em up from Quentin Tarantino. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nintendos Mario endures as games come, go Nov 19, 2009
He pops up in Halloween costumes blue overalls, red hat, gut and all as does his brother Luigi. Mario has been in cartoons and movies (though some were best forgotten), and he graces oodles of official and unofficial Mario merchandise. (MSNBC -- Technology)
The Parenting Place Nov 19, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Nov 1, 2009 2:08 PM:" What a great Halloween ... tons of kids in all kinds of costumes came to our door, and Ella went out and really appreciated and understood the tradition of trick-or-treating for the first time. For us, the biggest lesson learned was that 330 pieces of candy is not enough -- will have to remember to buy a fourth jumbo bag next year.Hope you all had a great holiday -- on to Thanksgiving (I'm one of those people who don't want to talk Christmas until... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
MARSHFIELD FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Theres profit in jumping the gun Nov 19, 2009
This whole concept of starting Christmas before Thanksgiving or even Halloween for that matter has been a favorite rant of mine for a long time. But as I was being disgusted about this ad, coming on the heels of seeing a place for children to have their pictures taken with Santa the day before at South Shore Plaza, I came to a realization. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
COLUMN: This month's a hodgepodge of candy, parades, family Nov 19, 2009
As usual, my wife Janet and I erred on the side of caution and bought more Halloween candy than we could hand out three weeks ago ... There was one Halloween when our planned over-buying of candy didn t work, though ... I swear to you, we went to the Tuscola outlet mall on the day after Halloween, it was about 60 degrees out and there was Christmas music playing on the outdoor sound system. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Latest Lifestyle headlines » Nov 19, 2009
Linda King, a Locust Grove dentist, knew the Halloween Candy Buy Back program had grown in popularity last year, she just didn't know how much -- until big boxes of sweets showed up at her office from places as far away as Michigan and Kansas. "It is really awesome," King said of the program in which dentists buy back Halloween candy and ship it to military personnel overseas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Holiday pet portraits Nov 18, 2009
We ve just put the Halloween pet costumes away, but it s time for the reindeer antlers. Here s a list of the area pet holiday photo events. (The Palm Beach Post)
Halloween boost to sales figures Nov 18, 2009
The timing of Halloween helped stores' sales ... 9% in October, helped by Halloween celebrations ... October's sales figures were helped by Halloween, which fell on a Saturday this year. (BBC News -- UK)
Nu-Roc News: New traditions begin in October Nov 18, 2009
We did lots of Halloween themed activities. We tried our hand at pumpkin bowling, played Halloween charades, and made popcorn balls. (Forest Republican, WI)
Senior center has harrowing time at Halloween party Nov 18, 2009
Madison County Senior Center members Fannie Mae Robinson, Betty Whiten, Genelle Harper, Susie Davis, Betty Brock and Allene Ingram are decked out in their Halloween finery during a recent party to celebrate the holiday with costumes and food ... jpg Special From left, Madison County Senior Center members Fannie Mae Robinson, Betty Whiten, Genelle Harper, Susie Davis, Betty Brock and Allene Ingram are decked out in their Halloween finery during a recent party to celebrate the holiday with... (Athens Banner-Herald)
VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA Nov 18, 2009
Palo Alto Weekly reporters ask everyday citizens what their favorite Halloween costume was. (Posted Oct. 30, 2007). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Celebrations Nov 18, 2009
When it comes to Halloween, there s no escaping reality. iParty, one of the country s largest party retailers and dominant Halloween headquarters, is ordering costumes that reflect what people are looking for reality TV stars; tabloid celebrities and many of the high-profile names that died this year. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Who swoons over New Moon? Nov 18, 2009
This Halloween I went as interrupting rapper Kane West, and I guess I'm still in character a little bit ... In any case, my costume was great, and it won third place at the Halloween party I went to. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
He Had Bad Breath Nov 18, 2009
(AP) -- Authorities in Florida are searching for an alleged bank robber with "notably bad breath" who asked a te 00004000 ller to fill an orange Halloween bag with cash. The Broward County sheriff's office says the man wore sunglasses when he held up the TD Bank branch in South Florida on Monday morning. (W-USA News, DC)
Get more: Mathie Nov 18, 2009
There are thousands of different choices for Halloween costumes each year ... Typical front lawn Halloween displays usually consist of pumpkins, ghosts and eerie music. (WLS, IL)
The Parenting Place Nov 18, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Nov 1, 2009 2:08 PM:" What a great Halloween ... tons of kids in all kinds of costumes came to our door, and Ella went out and really appreciated and understood the tradition of trick-or-treating for the first time. For us, the biggest lesson learned was that 330 pieces of candy is not enough -- will have to remember to buy a fourth jumbo bag next year.Hope you all had a great holiday -- on to Thanksgiving (I'm one of those people who don't want to talk Christmas until... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Tweet me nice Nov 18, 2009
5 million followers, yet hasn t seen the slightest bit of financial remuneration for tweets about Halloween costumes or her exercise routine ... 5 million followers, yet hasn t seen the slightest bit of financial remuneration for tweets about Halloween costumes or her exercise routine. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
COLUMN: This month's a hodgepodge of candy, parades, family Nov 18, 2009
As usual, my wife Janet and I erred on the side of caution and bought more Halloween candy than we could hand out three weeks ago ... There was one Halloween when our planned over-buying of candy didn t work, though ... I swear to you, we went to the Tuscola outlet mall on the day after Halloween, it was about 60 degrees out and there was Christmas music playing on the outdoor sound system. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Serving the rich and famous at Marina Bay Sands Nov 18, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. So a certain level of anticipation is needed, as well as being very resourceful. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Crunch time for Kalama: Merchants hope for better times Nov 17, 2009
lucky1 wrote on Nov 16, 2009 12:28 PM:" Kalama does a lot of cool things that people may not even know about. I took my kids there for the first time for halloween. It was great they blocked off the main street and let everyone trick or treat. Hello Longview Downtowners pay attention. ". CRfisherman wrote on Nov 16, 2009 12:45 PM:" Put in a WAL-MART!!! ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Nu-Roc News: New traditions begin in October Nov 17, 2009
We did lots of Halloween themed activities. We tried our hand at pumpkin bowling, played Halloween charades, and made popcorn balls. (Forest Republican, WI)
Tough times, bold moves Nov 17, 2009
Three Muses Inspired Clothing owner Candy Keane started selling some of the old Halloween costumes she had made on eBay several years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the response. She eventually started her own eBay store and then her own Web store to sell her mostly homemade costumes. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Stout's Shouts: Let the feasting begin Nov 17, 2009
Going further than the average school, we purchase a birthday gift for them, we give them a Halloween costume and we make sure they have presents to open Christmas morning. But it's not enough. (University News, MO)
People Profile -- New museum director takes country to heart Nov 17, 2009
Seum evening program (enjoyed by a large crowd of kids and parents) for Halloween 2009. And next up leading into the upcoming special season is BHM s Holiday Open House, scheduled from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 in conjunction with downtown Brenham s 2009 Christmas Stroll. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Halloween costumes evolve from sheets with cutouts Nov 17, 2009
Halloween goblins have gone from simple to stylish ... Halloween is like Hollywood where the stars parade down the Red Carpet ... They have best and worst at Halloween, also. (New Iberia, LA)
Ocoee to add red-light cameras Nov 17, 2009
praised the Parks and Recreation Department employees who put on the haunted house extravaganza over the Halloween weekend with nearly 1,700 people attending this popular event. observed the Ocoee members of the Firefighter Combat Challenge Relay Team present appreciation awards to the sponsors who are helping make the team s trip to compete in Las Vegas possible: the Ocoee Lions Club, Westgate Resorts, Texas Road House, the city of Ocoee and the Ocoee Fire Department. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Smarter candles: No match needed Nov 17, 2009
As their dad took a quick shower Halloween morning, Shelby toddled to the kitchen, climbed up the table, popped a battery in her mouth and swallowed it ... The National Fire Protection Association, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, recommends them for lighting carved Halloween pumpkins ... (Actually, Halloween versions scream and howl and Christmas versions have music). (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Masked man robs Visalia bank Nov 17, 2009
A man wearing a Halloween mask robbed a bank Monday in Visalia. The man walked into Visalia Community Bank on North Dinuba Boulevard about 12:37 p.m., pulled out a gun, demanded money from a teller, took the cash and ran out of the bank, Visalia police said. (Fresno Bee)
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: I hate emergency rooms Nov 17, 2009
As their dad took a quick shower Halloween morning, Shelby toddled to the kitchen, climbed up the table, popped a battery in her mouth and swallowed it. Parents crazy in a good way. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
The Coastsiders have penned a book called, "Alfonso, the Christmas Pumpkin." Nov 17, 2009
Near Halloween 2008, Rachel and Tom Formaro were driving past a Half Moon Bay pumpkin patch and inspiration struck ... But he s not happy: Halloween scares him and he doesn t want to be a jack-o-lantern. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
The Parenting Place Nov 17, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Nov 1, 2009 2:08 PM:" What a great Halloween ... tons of kids in all kinds of costumes came to our door, and Ella went out and really appreciated and understood the tradition of trick-or-treating for the first time. For us, the biggest lesson learned was that 330 pieces of candy is not enough -- will have to remember to buy a fourth jumbo bag next year.Hope you all had a great holiday -- on to Thanksgiving (I'm one of those people who don't want to talk Christmas until... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Yes, But Does It Scale? Nov 17, 2009
(Which kick off next week, unless you count Halloween. Tipping the scale in that sense can usually be remedied on the treadmill. (Multichannel News)
Now its Gen Xers turn to complain Nov 17, 2009
Success should be EARNED by A-L-L citizens, not given out like Halloween Candy just because of how are you look/dress when you ring the doorbell. Delia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
COLUMN: This month's a hodgepodge of candy, parades, family Nov 16, 2009
As usual, my wife Janet and I erred on the side of caution and bought more Halloween candy than we could hand out three weeks ago ... There was one Halloween when our planned over-buying of candy didn t work, though ... I swear to you, we went to the Tuscola outlet mall on the day after Halloween, it was about 60 degrees out and there was Christmas music playing on the outdoor sound system. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Celebrating American Indian heritage in the Valley Nov 16, 2009
A costume is normally worn one day of the year on Halloween, she said. We are American Indians 365 days of the year. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
No comments posted. Nov 16, 2009
The three greatest things about October, in reverse order: 3) Halloween; 2) you get to call it Rocktober. and 1) Oktoberfest. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
When a 'Pop-Up' Shop Makes Sense Nov 16, 2009
That's why when you drive by the pop-up Halloween shops they look very garish. What's the top marketing message right now. (BusinessWeek)
Families shocked by how fast flu can hit Nov 16, 2009
When the 29-year-old Monroe woman was admitted to the hospital on Halloween with a severe shortness of breath, she was 28 weeks pregnant ... On Halloween, Johnson found herself severely short of breath. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
On demand picks Nov 16, 2009
(Encore on Comcast) Returning to his roots in animation, Tim Burton serves up a sweetly scary merger of Halloween and Christmas, as a spidery pumpkin king kidnaps Santa and dishes out snakes and shrunken heads instead of toys and candy. Feelingful and original, its nocturnal mood, juvenile naughtiness and spectral delicacy connect to Burton s other films about sad loners, especially Edward Scissorhands. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: A gourd on every porch; Pumpkin Patch a hit Nov 16, 2009
We sold out early this year, just in time for Halloween. Your support helped to make a difference to many people as the majority of our proceeds go to folks in need across our nation. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
MHTV looking for your Thanksgiving pictures Nov 15, 2009
MHTV Community Producer Kerry Breymann will edit the submitted photographs into a musical montage as she did for Halloween with pictures of Marblehead homes decorated for the holiday. The photos should be sent via e-mail to. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
The Parenting Place Nov 15, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Nov 1, 2009 2:08 PM:" What a great Halloween ... tons of kids in all kinds of costumes came to our door, and Ella went out and really appreciated and understood the tradition of trick-or-treating for the first time. For us, the biggest lesson learned was that 330 pieces of candy is not enough -- will have to remember to buy a fourth jumbo bag next year.Hope you all had a great holiday -- on to Thanksgiving (I'm one of those people who don't want to talk Christmas until... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN: Letter writing becoming a lost art in the ... Nov 15, 2009
I just wrote four Halloween cards to my family, she said recently and not the e-card kind. She prefers the real thing. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Obama pastry chef the Crustmaster Nov 15, 2009
Trays of Halloween cookies were stacked 18 high on a rolling rack. A freshly baked pie shell sat on the marble counter, awaiting its filling. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tiana historic, but for whom? Nov 15, 2009
Branch-Ridley showed the girls pictures, and her younger daughter now wants to dress up as Tiana for Halloween next year ... The Halloween costumes sold out quickly in some cities, according to Disney Consumer Products, and the "Just One Kiss" doll was named one of the "Hot Dozen" toys for the holiday season in FunFare Magazine, a toy industry publication ... Tiana has already made an impression on Tykeisha Crockrell, 8, of Brooklyn, N.Y. She loves princesses she was Belle from "Beauty and... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ocoee to add red-light cameras Nov 15, 2009
praised the Parks and Recreation Department employees who put on the haunted house extravaganza over the Halloween weekend with nearly 1,700 people attending this popular event. observed the Ocoee members of the Firefighter Combat Challenge Relay Team present appreciation awards to the sponsors who are helping make the team s trip to compete in Las Vegas possible: the Ocoee Lions Club, Westgate Resorts, Texas Road House, the city of Ocoee and the Ocoee Fire Department. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Nu-Roc News: New traditions begin in October Nov 15, 2009
We did lots of Halloween themed activities. We tried our hand at pumpkin bowling, played Halloween charades, and made popcorn balls. (Forest Republican, WI)
Halloween costumes evolve from sheets with cutouts Nov 15, 2009
Halloween goblins have gone from simple to stylish ... Halloween is like Hollywood where the stars parade down the Red Carpet ... They have best and worst at Halloween, also. (New Iberia, LA)
The Parenting Place Nov 14, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Nov 1, 2009 2:08 PM:" What a great Halloween ... tons of kids in all kinds of costumes came to our door, and Ella went out and really appreciated and understood the tradition of trick-or-treating for the first time. For us, the biggest lesson learned was that 330 pieces of candy is not enough -- will have to remember to buy a fourth jumbo bag next year.Hope you all had a great holiday -- on to Thanksgiving (I'm one of those people who don't want to talk Christmas until... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Don't skip Advent in Christmas rush Nov 14, 2009
Our post-modern world races from Halloween through Thanksgiving to Santa Claus without so much as a vague awareness of anything called Advent. Materialism, it seems, has skewed the focus of humanity. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Granddaughter writes history of Nepenthe Nov 14, 2009
Over the years, they built more cabins for staff and visitors, presented Halloween balls and a lineup of musicians and fashion shows, and Nepenthe became the it-place, eventually attracting Hollywood in 1965, when Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were there to film some scenes in "The Sandpiper.". Throughout it all, Lolly's kitchen never closed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Disneys first black princess: So what, kids say Nov 14, 2009
Branch-Ridley showed the girls pictures, and her younger daughter now wants to dress up as Tiana for Halloween next year ... The Halloween costumes sold out quickly in some cities, according to Disney Consumer Products, and the "Just One Kiss" doll was named one of the "Hot Dozen" toys for the holiday season in FunFare Magazine, a toy industry publication ... She loves princesses she was Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" for Halloween. (MSNBC -- News)
