Happy Halloween!!! Tonight might be the scariest night of the year, but the month of October was definitely "spooktacular"!!!
MUSIC
If you didn't listen to us the first time, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Canadian Anjulie's self-title debut album now! In the past month we've heard a couple of her song on the radio and in a couple television shows! Next big thing...?
Paramore had us screaming for more after hearing their cover of ZONINO! favorite Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody".
James Hunter's album, The Hard Way, was a rediscovered favorite after a song popped up on a random playlist. If you haven't heard this amazing artist yet, its time to treat yourself.
We can't keep out feet off the pedal after listing to country sibling band Jypsi's latest single "Mister Officer".
Country legend Patty Loveless covers the heartbreaking "Busted" on her most recent studio album with repeat-button results.
Before we leave Nashville, another country band, Little Big Town, caught our ear with their inventive yet faithful version of "Go Tell It On The Mountain", available only online, for the time being.
The incredibly gifted guitar duo of Rodrigo y Gabriela will blow away anyone who even looked at the instrument; it's hard to believe their recordings do not contain any other components!
BOOK
Jhumpa Lahiri's 1999 debut, Interpreter of Maladies, a collection of short stories, had us hanging on every beautiful and effortless description.
You Shall Know Our Velocity, a story of two friends traveling the world and giving away money, by Dave Eggers, will make you want to figuratively do the same.
Colombian author James Cañón's debut novel, Tales From the Town of Widows, sheds light on an ongoing political and societal issue all the while celebrating the human (and feminine) spirit.
Comedic writer David Sedaris once again slays with his latest collection of short true-life stories, When You Are Engulfed In Flames.
MOVIE
The hilarious Julie Delpy wrote, directed, and starred in the quaintly beautiful film 2 Days in Paris, about a relationship on the brink...of something.
And ensemble cast for once doesn't wreck a movie! Watch The Taking of Pelham 123 and see names like Travolta, Washington, Turturro, and Gandolfini play like a team for the excitement of pretty good story!
RECIPE
Serve some greasy Fries Cuatro Queso and spicy Pumpkin Cider at your next fall gathering...Sunday football marathon anyone?!?!
Throw in some apple bites too, or save those for your spooktacular Halloween party!
WEB
You thought it was bad when you bumped your mailbox backing out of the driveway? Check out these wrecks on That Will Buff Out.
In the same vein, There I Fixed It celebrates homemade solutions that give professional repairmen (and women) job security.
Artist Jan Vormann creates the uniquely ingenious "installation" artwork and displays her creations on Dispatchwork.
Still don't have a costume idea for Halloween?!?! There's still time! Check out WTF Costumes for some inspiration.
Sick of the new fall line-up already? Don't have time in your busy schedule to watch a full television show? Check out FilmCow and laugh at these hilariously random animated shorts.
YOUTUBE
Ever wonder why those Disney kids are so squeaky clean and wholesome? The Onion's Today Now "news" program has the answer!
Can a team of preteen and teen girls jumping rope bring an entire arena-full of basketball fans to their feet? You bet they can!
The Black Eyed Peas' summer hit "I Got A Feeling" just got better. Be sure to see what some creative communications majors at UQAM in Montreal were able to pull together in just over two hours.
TV
We got a little nostalgic this month with an Oil of Olay ad from 1989. Remember it?
Elmo and Rosita teach us how to sneeze in this Sesame Street spot in cooperation with the Ad Council.
WORD
After methodically palpating the mind of the serial killer, the psychologist determined his chimeric mind was an emporium of evil.
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