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Meet the paranormal
With Halloween taking full swing this year, even reality shows are showing an interest in all things that go bump in the night. From the Travel Channel to VH1, networks are taking a whole new approach to the spookiest day of the year with paranormal adventures into haunted places.
“Celebrity Paranormal Project” on VH1 takes audiences on board with celebrities as they embark on missions through old factories and mental institutions. What may look cheesy and set up at first later becomes an addiction to see how far these famous faces are willing to go to bring out the spirits of these tainted establishments. While many of the stars may just be in need of a few more minutes of airtime, the show and similar ones on the Travel Channel are a must-see this Halloween and are sure to showcase some frightful experiences.
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The fad of speed adoption
Raising a family can be one of the biggest life-changing experiences. Now celebrities can do this without the threat of gaining weight and stretch marks. Adoption, which is available to almost anyone, is now an even faster process if your name is Madonna. Not only is Madonna taking part in the adoption of African orphans, but Angelina Jolie has done this as well.
Adoption makes for a great public relations campaign. Not only does Madonna sell great albums, but now she’s a humanitarian because of her outreaches; that is, only if she decides to keep the Malawi boy after the 18 month trial period. Give me a break.
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Cashin’ in on drink specials
Going out can be a blast, but over time you start to notice the lack of means to support such a hobby. Then you find them: the drink specials. After going downtown over time you begin to start a routine of where and at what time to go. Start at China Blue, work your way to The Bistro and when in the mood to forfeit the $5 covers, check out the Reef. However, now that you find the drink specials things change.
China Blue and the Loft offer drinks of all kinds for only $2 until 11 p.m. For less than $10 I can get my Long Island iced tea, an Adios Motherfucker and a couple of shots. Then my evening is set. No longer do I have to worry about pre-partying before hitting the scene. So when you’re heading out this weekend, make sure to hit up a few of the specials before enjoying the rest of your evening. I guess being early really does make a difference.
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Dance floor creep sessions
One thing to be aware of when at the bars is the unavoidable creep. The one person that ruins the evening by dancing up on you, especially when they have no rhythm.
It’s a nightmare come to life. It seems it happens when we least expect it. You’re dancing with some friends, having a great time and then the creeps pop up out of nowhere, and like a leech sucks the fun out of your entire night. Here are a few words of advice to help: Have a buddy. Bring along that person who can read your face signals and has the balls to step in when you need saving.
Know your excuses. Having a list of reasons prepared to use will prevent your getting into a night of pure horror. Lastly, be direct. If you don’t like something, say it. Nothing gets the point across better than a flaming explitave.
Daniel Kedish