About House & Home: Halloween Tips, Black Cat Month & More

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor With trick-or-treating-eve less than two weeks away, our Home and Garden Guides have put together an extensive and inclusive list of ways to celebrate Halloween in all its gory goodness. With everything from decorations to costume designing, you'll find what you need right here. Halloween Ideas & Tips If you're trying to decide what kind of face to carve on your pumpkin or aren't sure how to create the perfect witch costume, look no further than this definitive guide to Halloween fun. It even offers some sage advice on what to do if Halloween just isn't your thing. It's spook-tacular! See More About:  halloween decor  craft decor items  fall decor Black Cat Month At an animal shelter where I volunteer, we have a hard time adopting out black cats. People tend to shy away from them, even though they're the most affectionate kitties you'll ever meet. We're fortunate enough to have two black cats in our household, both of whom love to cuddle, are extremely vocal and playful. Find out more about black cat lore, what makes black cats special, then upload a photo of your favorite black cat right here. See More About:  black cats folklore  black cat pictures  witchcraft Frightfully Divine Decor This is definitely a spooky space that's a little like Edgar Allan Poe meets the French Revolution. While this might not be to everyone's taste, there's a kind of fascination that draws the viewer in. I love the art wall and the small touches that makes this room extraordinary. See More About:  house tours  estate sales  flea market decorating Tricks for Treating Halloween Stains Halloween is by far the stickiest, stain-producing holiday we have. I know this year I'll be fighting fake blood spots, dripping wax and rice-infused face putty because of my husband's instance that we dress up as prom king and queen, zombie-style. This stain-fighter guide will be taking center-stage in our laundry room. See More About:  stain removal  fabric care  House & Home Ads Halloween Fun Halloween Ideas Best Halloween 2011 Scary Decor Witch Decor Featured Articles Host a Scarecrow Making Party Fall Shrub Care Pet Care Tips and How-To Videos Free Woodworking Furniture Plans How to Buy a New Television How to Do a Radiator Flush   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Travel & Getaways: Travel How Tos

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Travel & Getaways From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel & Getaways Editor Greetings, Travelers! Ever wished you had a worldly fairy godmother who could show you the ropes whenever you're faced with a trip planning challenge or a new cultural experience? Well, you do! These practical "how tos" from our Guides will help you travel with confidence. ~Kim How to Pack Glass Bottles in Your Luggage Whether you're headed home from Eastern Europe with maraschino liqueur and a bottle of vodka or loading your luggage with wines you discovered in Napa, these tips will help you ensure glass bottles don't break--or leak--in transit. How to Tour London's Olympic Park Before the 2012 Games It's a little-known fact that travelers can book a tour of the London 2012 Olympic Park and watch the site being transformed in preparation for the Summer Olympic Games. Best of all, while tickets to Olympic events won't come cheap, these tours are free. See More About:  london 2012 olympics  london olympics  see olympic park for free How to Eat Snails in Greece If you're visiting Greece and have an appetite for adventurous dining, head to the island of Crete, where Cretan snails are a famous specialty. If you've read this advice, you'll know just what to do when your heaping plate of snails arrives, including why you should go for the big ones first. See More About:  food and drink in greece  escargots  greek snails How to Take a Slow Boat to China or Chile Don't mind getting there slooowly? Consider freighter boat travel! This no-frills cruise option may cost more than flying, but when was the last time a long-haul flight changed your life? More Travel How Tos Below See More About:  budget boat travel  steamer travel  booking freighter travel Travel & Getaways Ads Travel Agents Travel Agency Travel Agencies Secure Travel Travel Vaccination Featured Articles How to Travel Responsibly in Asia How to Ride the Paris Metro How to Travel to Cuba if You Are an American How to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro How to Travel Like a Geologist How to Do Laundry On The Road   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Travel & Getaways newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More to Explore How to Organize a Travel Journal Video: How to Negotiate a Free Upgrade at the Ticket Counter How to Find Outstanding Senior Travel Discounts Advertisement

About Spectator Sports: The Fall Classic

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Spectator Sports From Charlie Zegers, your About Spectator Sports Editor The Texas Rangers return to the World Series for the second straight year, while the St. Louis Cardinals chase their eleventh championship. The (Bull) Pen is Mightier... Relief pitching propelled the Cards and Rangers through the playoffs... can they keep it up through the fall classic? See More About:  st. louis cardinals  texas rangers  world series Motorsports World Mourns Dan Wheldon Two-time Indy 500 winner and former IndyCar Series Champion Dan Wheldon was killed Sunday in a multi-car crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wheldon's car went airborne and appeared to hit the fence cockpit-first. NBA Lockout Negotiations Hit Crunch Time Can a federal mediator save the 2011-12 NBA Season? NBA commissioner David Stern says they'll need to make major progress this week, or we won't have pro basketball back in time for Christmas. See More About:  nbpa  nba lockout  david stern "Suck for Luck?" Are NFL teams losing on purpose for a better chance at drafting Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck? Spectator Sports Ads College Football The NFL Teams World Series Football News Pro Sports Teams Featured Articles College Football: The Week that Was The NHL's Latest Crackdown on Hits to the Head PGA Tour Finale at Disney Ireland Gets Favorable Draw in Euro 2012 Qualifying Hulk Hogan Returns to the Ring Another Controversial Decision for Bernard Hopkins   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Spectator Sports newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   World Series Matchups First Basemen Shortstops Right Fielders Advertisement

About The Shopping List: About The Shopping List: iPhone 4s

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The Shopping List Apple's new iPhone 4S set records this past weekend, selling over 4 million units. But just what are those new owners so stoked about -- and should you consider an upgrade, too? Essential iPhone 4S Q&A The most important thing to consider when mulling over a new cellphone purchase? Your choice of carriers. You might also want to check out the cost and whether or not you are eligible for an upgrade. See More About:  iphone 4s  siri  Setting Up Your New iPhone Now that you've gotten the boring stuff out of the way, time to start setting up your new phone -- and thinking about all the fun apps you can install. Top News Apps Social Networking Apps Best Apps for Kids See More About:  iphone  find my iphone  iphone apps Talking about Siri Siri is one of the iPhone 4S's most popular new features. Using voice recognition technology, it allows you get directions, send messages, find restaurants and (get this) even make phone calls all using your voice. See More About:  siri  iphone 4s  10 Awesome New Features of iOS 5 Another great reason to buy the iPhone 4S is its powerful operating system, iOS 5. This system fixes issues that have bothered people for years, while also adding exciting and powerful new features. See More About:  ios 5  icloud  The Shopping List Ads Iphone 4S Apple Iphone Repair Iphone Cash TV Iphone App Iphone Buy Featured Articles A Buyer's Guide to the iPad New User's Guide to the iPad Amazon's Kindle Fire Tablet Buying a Used eReader Top Gadgets for Kids Gadget Gifts for Everyone   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About The Shopping List newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement