Molly King scans the racks at the Halloween BOO-tique at Arc’s Value Village in Richfield on a recent October afternoon. Here’s a gown that could be distressed for a zombie bride. “Zombies are huge,” says King, marketing manager for the nonprofit thrift stores and donation centers. There’s a ’90s dress that could be part of a Spice Girls costume. “Everything that’s old is new again,” King says. Here’s an accessory that could be used as part of a “Black Panther” costume. “Creativity is the new currency,” says King. “We try to help people think outside the pre-packaged costume.” Since it’s that time of year again — that time when we haunt thrift stores and vintage shops in search of Halloween costumes and props — we thought we’d tell you about a few of our favorite thrifty places to shop (all year round). Arc’s Value Village “We restock daily,” … [Read more...] about Reuse, recycle and reimagine: A few of our favorite shops, just in time for Halloween
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Stormy Daniels says Donald Trump’s manhood looks like a ‘mushroom character from Mario Kart’ and claims ‘he knows it’s unusual’
STORMY Daniels has mocked Donald Trump’s “smaller than average” manhood, claiming it resembles the “mushroom character from Mario Kart.” In an explosive book, the porn star reveals intimate descriptions of the US President’s member, saying: “He knows it’s unusual”. Stormy – real name Stephanie Clifford - has turned writer to pen Full Disclosure, which details her alleged relationship with Trump. The 39-year-old also claims “he doesn’t even want to be president” and further alleges Trump offered to help her “cheat” on The Apprentice. Daniels claims she and Donald Trump had sex at the Edgewood Tahoe golf tournament in 2006. This would have been one year into his marriage with Melania Trump and four months after the birth of Barron Trump. She describes how Trump’s body guard allegedly asked her to dinner, which she says ended up being an invitation to the brash billionaire’s penthouse … [Read more...] about Stormy Daniels says Donald Trump’s manhood looks like a ‘mushroom character from Mario Kart’ and claims ‘he knows it’s unusual’
First look at £20m Bear Grylls Adventure Park with biggest high-ropes course in Europe before autumn opening
THESE stomach-churning snaps are the first look behind the scenes at the multi-million pound Bear Grylls Adventure Park which will feature the biggest high-ropes course in Europe. The £20 million attraction is due to open this autumn at Birmingham's NEC after being created with help from the 44-year-old TV personality and survival expert. It has been designed around real-life challenges faced by the explorer and is the newest UK attraction to be built by Merlin Entertainments, the group behind Alton Towers. For those brave enough, the 8,000 square metre site will feature indoor skydiving, climbing and the highest free-roam high ropes in Europe – and even a zip line from a Chinook helicopter. The photos show the huge scale of the extreme rope course, which stands at an eye-watering 20 metres (65ft) high and involves zig-zagging across rolling beams. The attraction's Basecamp also features a centre where everyone can learn and practice the skills needed for outdoor … [Read more...] about First look at £20m Bear Grylls Adventure Park with biggest high-ropes course in Europe before autumn opening
Very fat cat who likes to stand on back feet like a person goes viral, seeks home
By Filipa Ioannou Updated 12:20 pm PDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Very fat cat who likes to stand on back feet like a person goes viral, seeks home
Review: Playland serves serious food with a funhouse view on Houston Street
By Paul Stephen Updated 5:28 pm CDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Review: Playland serves serious food with a funhouse view on Houston Street