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October 2008
- Trick-or-Treaters Vote for Palin
  
  Philadelphia Inquirer | Oct 2, 08 3:15 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Costume shops are scrambling to stock enough masks of Sarah Palin, who looks to be a popular choice this Halloween, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Trick-or-treaters who want to transform into either of the presidential candidates—or most of their early competitors—are in luck, but heavy demand for Palin's likeness makes impersonating her a challenge. More »
October 2007
- 25 Films Worth Screaming About
  
  Time | Oct 31, 07 12:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - You're never too old to go trick or treating. Well, yes you are. So instead of fighting the little ones for the next sugar high, you can check out Time's top 25 scary movies: Shaun of the Dead, 2004 Red Dragon, 2002 Audition, 1999 More »
- Seven Spooky Spots
  
  Forbes | Oct 30, 07 3:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - If you want to walk in Dracula's footsteps, hobnob with lake monsters, or bed down with aliens, Forbes recommends these locations: Bran Castle, Brasov, Romania Tower of London, London, England Catacombs, Paris, France More »
- Ghosts and Ghouls Invade Virtual Worlds
  
  Wired | Oct 30, 07 12:26 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Take a break from scarfing candy to join in silly spookiness online. Wired gives you the inside scoop on special events and areas in your favorite virtual worlds dedicated to the holiday: Halo 3: A seasonal addition to the matchmaking playlist should keep players entertained for the 27 hours surrounding Halloween. Lord of the Rings Online: Until November 11, you can compete in horseraces, bob for apples, pick geodes, or dance the night away at the Harvest Festival. More »
- Seriously Spooky Hotels
  
  Tripso.com | Oct 29, 07 10:30 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - These hotels are known for more than complimentary breakfast. Tripso.com gets in the Halloween spirit with its rundown of haunted accommodations: The Myrtles Plantation, St. Francisville, La.: An abused slave poisoned her master with oleander cake; a host of ghosties now appear at guests' bedsides. Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans: Doors fly open and former staff members roam this building in the historic French Quarter. More »
- Ooh, Scary: 33% of US Believes in Ghosts
  
  Associated Press | Oct 26, 07 5:26 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Americans spook easily, with nearly a third of people admitting to believing in ghosts and nearly a quarter claiming to have seen or felt one, an AP-Ipsos poll finds. Nearly every other person believes in ESP, and 20% believe in witchcraft and spells. Singles, Catholics, and those who never attend religious services are most likely to be visited. More »
- Leave Halloween to the Kids
  
  Los Angeles Times | Oct 26, 07 12:35 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Halloween has taken a turn for the worst, LA Times columnist Joel Stein complains, with the rampant introduction of adult sexuality into the last remaining kids' holiday untainted by politics. "People vastly prefer Halloween parties because New Year's Eve involves dressing up like an adult," he grouses, "whereas Halloween involves dressing up like a slut." More »
- Boo! Where to Go for Halloween
  
  Reuters | Oct 22, 07 5:56 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - If you like being scared, this is your time of year. Here are nine of the best sites to visit in the US and Canada in honor of Halloween, according to Reuters: Six Flags Parks in the US and Canada Universal Studios, Hollywood The Haunted Adventure, Toronto More »