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Frightening visitors not as easy as it sounds, even as a zombie

The folks at Slaughterhouse painted circles under my eyes and gave me a cloak, but when I found a spot in the corn maze to hide, I wasn't feeling too scary. I was more concerned, actually, about the dark rows of cornstalks extending forever behind me, the nearby screams, and the realization that I've never had the nerve to visit a haunted corn maze before, let alone be part of the haunting.

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Haunted souls

Amy Oprean
October 24, 2006

Chelsea Allen, 16, was screaming, crying and occasionally cackling as she practiced twisting off her boyfriend's head with a vice Saturday night.

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SN Style: Recyclable costumes

Elizabeth Swanson
October 24, 2006

College students might not have money to waste on a Halloween costume they'll only wear once, so original costumes can be created with clothing that is already owned or can be worn again. Men: • Harry Potter: Channel the cute wizard in a plain, dark-colored shirt or sweater, khakis and dark shoes.

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From ghastly gashes to wrinkles, transforming can be easy

Amy Oprean
October 24, 2006

For many Halloween costumes, the right makeup concept is a must. Although stage-quality makeup can sometimes seem out of reach, it can actually be achieved through a few basic steps. Karen Kangas-Preston, MSU Department of Theatre costume shop supervisor, demonstrated on no-preference freshman Katie Ozog that a few cream-based foundations are your fast track to adding 50 years to your look and getting a frightening preview of your future self. With communication sophomore Ryan Alloway, Kangas-Preston showed that a little scar wax can make a convincing open wound and that liquid latex is the key to a flaking, blistering chemical burn. The following are step-by-step instructions to achieving these ghastly looks. Getting old What you will need: • Cream foundation that roughly matches your skin • Cream foundation a shade lighter than your skin • Cream foundation a shade darker than your skin • Translucent powder — powders come in makeup special-effects kits • Flat makeup brush • Small stipple sponge What to do: 1) Start with putting a cream foundation all over your face.

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Eating enough calories during day can ease nighttime cravings

By Kathy Manweiler McClatchy Newspapers It's not easy to escape cravings when you're trying to lose weight. For many people, those temptations are wide awake when night falls, and Becky Hand knows what it is like to fight the munchies. Many people tell Hand, a registered dietitian at SparkPeople.com, a diet and fitness Web site, that they can stick with a healthy eating plan all day, but at night they're ravenous. "Some people save calories earlier in the day because they're afraid of what nighttime might bring," she said. Hand said that is not the best approach.

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Experts examine marathon addiction

By Adrian Brune Chicago Tribune Chicago (MCT) — On a crisp fall morning 16 years ago, Bob Sarocka, then 27, crawled out of bed with a mild hangover and a pang of regret as he laced up his sneakers and set out for a run, trying to remember the conversation that led up to this moment when foot hit pavement and breath condensed in air. Then it came to him: It was a talk with a friend of his future sister-in-law who picked up on his alcohol-induced vulnerability and persuaded him to run a 5-kilometer race in a few weeks. Then he made another potentially regrettable pact to run the Chicago Marathon the following fall.

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Today's younger generation putting family first

By Jamie Malernee South Florida Sun-Sentinel Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (MCT) — Gina Cadogan started her own business to work more flexible hours. Justin Chan quit his job to be Mr. Mom. Megan Smith pulls weekend shifts so her kids don't have to go to day care. Amanda Allen persuaded her boss to let her telecommute from home. These parents have very different lives but one similar goal: To put family first.

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Going the distance

Amy Oprean
October 17, 2006

Lisa Filemyr and David Waters' relationship didn't even begin until they were apart. Sure, they had been classmates since middle school and had attended a dance together at the Concord Academy of Petoskey. "As I recall, we only danced once that night," said Filemyr, a psychology and criminal justice senior. Even after they discovered their grandparents had been best friends, sparks didn't fly.

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R couples text messaging 2 much?

Yvette Lanier
October 17, 2006

Kristen Nilo knows her boyfriend is taking the easy way out and, well, sometimes it kind of bugs her. He'll send her a text message that reads "I Love U." "I'm like, 'Come on, you can't call me and say it?'" he education sophomore said, smiling.

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SN Style: Cool coats for cold weather

More than just warm outerwear, the right coat is a fall wardrobe staple. Everything from long trench coats to military-inspired jackets are popular and can be worn for seasons to come. Coats for men: If you buy only one coat this fall, make it a peacoat.

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Long-distance love can work with time, effort

During my senior year of high school, I was faced with many serious issues. But I received the most commentary on only one, and it did not involve scholarships, college applications or summer jobs. Having been in a relationship since my junior year of high school, I was suddenly informed by my peers that I had a decision to make: To break up or not to break up?

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Tigers' bandwagon, hard-core fans unite despite differences

Ballpark hot dogs and $8 beers. Seventh-inning stretches and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." These are the all-American experiences I would have expected to take part in at my first Detroit Tigers' baseball game. But my very first Tigers' game was Saturday, and so, on top of the peanuts and popcorn, I got one very big bonus: witnessing history. I've always rooted for Detroit sports, but I've never been a superfan — the kind who actually watches the entire regular season, knows all the players' names and has stuck with the team through thick and thin — even when there's a lot of thin.

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When choosing breads, lean toward whole grains

Elizabeth Swanson
October 11, 2006

Even though carbohydrates are no longer stereotyped as a dieter's worst nightmare, it doesn't mean eating bread is a free-for-all. Distinguishing nutritious breads from tasty, dessert-type breads is an important factor when consuming the daily dose of carbs, experts say. "Whole grain bread is healthier than white bread," said Diane Fischer, a registered dietitian at Sparrow Hospital.

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Playoffs unite former, current Tigers

By Drew Sharp Detroit Free Press Detroit (MCT) — The greatest living Tiger, Al Kaline, wrapped his arm around the shoulders of the 25th man on the roster, reserve infielder Ramon Santiago, smoldering stogies protruding from their mouths. They just stood there, joyously soaking in the spontaneous release of sheer ecstasy unfolding before them in the Tigers' clubhouse, a generational gulf pulled together through one common thread. Santiago has no concept of what "No.