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Adults Stepping Up Halloween Celebrations And Spending
The Hartford CourantHalloween, it seems, is returning to its fifth century Celtic roots. Back then it was adults, not children, who dressed in costumes to ward off the spirits bent on snatching their souls. Now, in the past few years, adults have increasingly begun...Tags: Adults, Ohio, Public Holidays, Religious Festivals, Newington
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Foreign call centers may be required to declare themselves
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterYou call customer support and the person who answers has a heavy accent. Have you reached India? The Philippines? New Jersey? If the Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act makes it through Congress, you'll know without asking. The bill would require...Tags: Bob Filner, National Government, Sherman Oaks, Brad Sherman, Government
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Los Angeles Times Bestsellers
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|| 1. || The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Ecco: $25.95) A mute dog breeder is banished by his uncle à la "Hamlet." || 12 ||
|| 2. || Brisingr by Christopher Paolini (Knopf : $27.50)...Tags: Superman, Candace Bushnell, Dick Cheney, Life, Laura Bush
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Drill in ANWR
I need to commend Jim Gilmore, candidate for the U.S. Senate, for yet again identifying a key problem Virginia's working people are facing and putting forth some simple and attainable solutions. While candidates like Barack Obama and Mark Warner try to...Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Barack Obama, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Mark Warner
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'Brothers Bloom' stars Brody, Weisz and Ruffalo talk about the film
Opening night gala presentation: "The Brothers Bloom" When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Harris Theater (red carpet arrivals 6 to 7 p.m.) In which: Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo play sibling con artists who set out to fleece a madcap heiress, Penelope, portrayed by...Tags: Marcello Mastroianni, Adrien Brody, Film Festivals, Celebrity, Wes Anderson
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New Jersey Lottery Glance
0135 Winning New Jersey lottery numbers drawn TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday night in the New Jersey State Lottery: Pick 3 7-8-6 (seven, eight, six) Straight pays $285. Box pays $47.50. Pair pays $28.50. Pick 4...Tags: Casino and Gambling, Tourism and Leisure, Gaming and Lotteries, Casino and Gambling Industry
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NJ Supreme Court to hear Tropicana license appeal
New Jersey's Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by the former owners of the Tropicana Casino and Resort that could delay the casino's sale until late in 2009. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner signed the order last week. The high court will rule...Tags: Local Authority, Tourism and Leisure, Trials, Casino and Gambling Industry, Justice System
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McCain supporters face uphill climb in blue Jersey
Associated Press WriterWalter Zjawin is trying to help John McCain do what no Republican has done in 20 years: win a presidential general election in New Jersey. But it's a decidedly uphill battle in one of the bluest states in America. New Jersey is far from the focus of...Tags: Michigan, National Government, Polls, Barack Obama, George H.W. Bush
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NJ students taking part in mock election
Associated Press WriterBesides focusing on the three R's, hundreds of thousands of New Jersey children _ from kindergartners to high school students _ are also brushing up on politics. They will be taking part in the National Student/Parent Mock Election later this month.... -
In building muscles, seniors are still going strong
pwking@aol.comIn building muscles, seniors are still going strong Want to help lessen the debilitating effects of old age? Pack on the muscle and fight back. A new study from Ball State University found that even people in their 70s can still build muscle, which...Tags: Mutual Funds, E-Commerce Industry, Long Island, Personal Finance, Internet
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almanac: Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2008
There are 81 days left in the year. Highlight in history: In 1984, space shuttle Challenger astronaut Kathy Sullivan becomes the first American woman to walk in space. On this date: In 1776, the first naval battle of Lake Champlain is fought during... -
Disney's menu change is good for the goose, not the gourmet
Sentinel Staff WriterMaybe Donald Duck squawked about the dish. In a move that thrilled animal-rights activists but disappointed some gourmet diners, Walt Disney World has quietly dropped a controversial delicacy from its menus. Au revoir, foie gras. On Oct. 1, Disney...Tags: Walt Disney World Resort, Restaurant and Catering Industry, California, Donald Duck, Metal and Mineral
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