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HALLOWEEN EXPRESS It’s 5 o’clock on Halloween night, and you’re rushing to get out the door. Don’t panic, Halloween Express, eastern North Carolina’s largest Halloween superstore has nearly 11,000 square feet of thrills and chills just waiting for your arrival! With 15 years in the business, the Mecca of Halloween shops shares some insider information on Halloween costume dos and don’ts, as well as the hottest and most popular upcoming costumes for Halloween 2014.
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If you’re like most people, you’re in a hurry on Halloween night. Skip the oh-so-predictable kitty-cat/fairy princess thing and get creative! With the exception of pageant queens, most of us don’t have opportunities to wear black tie threads. Halloween provides such opportunity. Don’t let that fancy gown you bought for your friend’s wedding or an old prom dress just rot in the back of your closet. Pick up a decadent masquerade mask from Halloween Express and pretend you’re on your way to a Venetian masque ball. Still having trouble deciding on a costume? Stick to what you know. Draw inspiration from your favorite T.V. shows, games and books you enjoy. By far, the number one Halloween Express costume rule: Friends don’t let friends make a fool of themselves… alone! Go all out with a group of your fav friends with wild hair and crazy make-up. It’s much more fun and memorable when you’re in it together. This year’s college favorites: Toddlers and Tiaras and Batman’s Arkham City villains. In love? Try a couples costume theme. Ladies, DO make sure to choose a costume that won’t freak him out and pick something you’re both into. Sexy is always in vogue when it comes to Halloween costumes, and Halloween Express has it all. Everything from Anne Hathaway’s modern Catwoman to Lynda Carter’s classic Wonder Woman, Halloween Express has tons of costumes that will always be hot. Take a stroll through the women’s section and peruse for the ultimate sexy inspiration. Halloween Express stresses that All Hallow’s Eve is the time to let your inner creativity shine, so make sure not to settle! Add your own personal flair to any costume to ensure that you stand out in the crowd. Make sure to like Halloween Express on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @halloweengville for updates, contests, tips, tricks, savings and more! Good luck trick or treaters, and happy
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Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.
- Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored.
- Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths. The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.
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The Right Way Rubbing Her
BY RANDY MOORE
Sure, she thinks she’s getting a massage. You need to approach it just is a long version of foreplay (we know - all foreplay is long foreplay) - one that gets your hands sliding over her nude, relaxed, slick body. If you know, you like that sort of thing. Take a deep breath if you’re looking for an evening of slippery fun, you need to understand the proper approach. Giving a massage is just like waxing your car, only you’re indoors, the lights are low, and you’re about to become very, very focused. Oh, and there’s a nude woman involved. 1. Ambiance is key. Turn down the lights, light a few candles, and put on some soft music( And, Dude, thrash metal at low volume is not “soft music”). Invest in a few big soft towels. After she sees al you’ve prepared for her very own sensual experience, there’s a chance she’ll want to skip directly to the post massage activities. Yeah you wish. 2. Invite her to lie on the bed or a table (Sturdy dining table? Yes, the kitchen island? Maybe not. No, on top of the towels. Naked we know. Focus! Put some massage oil or body lotion between your hands and rub them together to warm them.
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3.Use your hands, arms and fingers as you massage, and put your body into it, using your body to power the muscle work will enable you to last longer. Use firm, but gentle strokes, and check with her once in awhile to make sure you’re not rubbing too hard or soft. Begin with the center of her back and work out towards her limbs. Pay attention to the muscles on either side of the spine. Stop thinking about how naked she is. 4. Pay extra attention to her hands and feet. Massaged her palms and fingers, her feet and toes. Give a gentle, slow tug on each finger and each toe. Do not keep asking, “Do you like it when I
do that? I’m pretty good at this, right? Can I lie down with you for just a minute?” 5. A sensitive area is the lower back and hips. Rub slowly, with pressure. She will melt under your hands if you pay extra attention to these areas. You are in the home stretch. Keep your hands above her lower hip line until you can’t and then make yourself stay above for two more minutes. You are earning serious points there, Dude. When it’s time for the massage to end, Work your way back towards the center of her body. Press your hands against her back in a final, finishing gesture. Do not yell “Touchdown” or “Now you do me!” Be gracious and generous, and if you do not let her know that you just experienced one of most grueling inner workouts of your life, you are almost guaranteed to have before you one oily, undressed, already-lying-down, happy woman.
October. 18th, 2014 Popular local establishments host this indoor golf putting tournament Teams of 4 compete in a round of miniature golf Maximum of 15 teams per bar/restaurant. One golf hole is constructed by and located at each of the participating bars/restaurants. Putters & balls will be provided & available at each hole. Please do not bring putters Begin play at the bar where you registered (‘home bar’). Each hole has a 3 stroke limit per person Proceeds to benefit Dream Factory.
Shotgun Start Saturday October 18th Registration $100.00 per team of 4 players.
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Comic-Con 2014
For many years I have seen the shows and the movies talking about Comic-Con and have wondered what they would be like. No I’m not much of a gamer, but I do love a good comic book when I find them. I also am a fan of anime. Wolverine, Full Metal Alchemist, Green Lantern, Transformers, Thundercats, Ghost in the Shell...just to name a few of what I like. A few years ago I got a chance to see a comic-con outing in Atlanta. I saw so many characters and well designed costumes. Even got a chance to see a comic fight in a restaurant. But I thought it would be amazing to experience that in Greenville.
Well...this month on the 25th, Greenville is having its very first Comic Con and I am totally stoked!! It will be at the Masonic Lodge off of Charles Blvd from 12-7:00 pm. Oh, and tickets are only $5. There will be games, comics, toys, art for sale, food and of course costumes galore of everyone’s favorite characters. I believe that this would be a great start for something that will be held annually. It will definitely be great to see other people who enjoy the comics just as much as I do. It is also a chance to show everyone how talented you are when it comes to costume design. I haven’t decided which character I want to be but I’m sure something will spark between now and October 25th.
For more information hit up Mr. Vance Moore, the brains behind this awesome idea. You can reach him at 252-916-0302. He does wish to make it bigger with each year and it is no telling what will see at this year’s event. Now... go get your costume!!
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Gotham:
Before Knight Fall BY NATHAN J. BLACK
With the opening of Gotham we were introduced to the all too familiar scene of the death of the parents of Bruce Wayne. A very powerful and iconic moment in comic history. There are several moments that Gotham takes and throws out ever so casually it would seem. Whether it be the nimble movements of an unnamed girl thief (obviously a young Selina Kyle), or the twitchy nosed movements of a lanky Oswald Cobblepot, Gotham lays on the ‘hey, guess-who-this-is’ rather thickly. There is little to no mystery here, which is odd in a story centered around detectives and criminals, but considering the line between the two is razor thin at this point, nobody needs to hide from anyone. While this works in establishing the dystopian state of things, it works against the grain of building tension or any real sense of guffaw for the audience to feel while the building of characters is going on. What are they looking for? What are they working with? Why does it matter? Sure, we love Bruce Wayne; we feel for the kid losing his parents and all. But why should Jim Gordon care more about this kid’s dead parents than any of the other hundreds murdered or missing because of the crime ridden city that’s going on all around him?
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It’s hard not to take this story more seriously after so much saturation and direction from the Nolan trilogy, and while I appreciate Gotham’s attempts at making a more hard boiled comic book TV show, it still rates somewhere between a really good episode of Law and Order: SVU and a darker version of Smallville. There are many notes from Arrow, also, that this show wants to draw from--probably the most devastating fact for fans to consider: Batman having to draw creativity from Green Arrow. But still the fact remains that many of the subtle nods toward characters we would be familiar with are not so subtle as they should be. It is still too early to tell how Gotham will fair or if the arc of the story will be completely worth wild, but as it stands there are many points that need fine tuning, mostly finding it’s own rhythm rather than relying on the formulas from other DC shows. With a great cast so far and even better settings, Gotham has the pulp feel from the early Keaton/Burton Batman of the 80s and early 90s with a level of blood splatter Nolan wouldn’t even go near. These are definitely the high points of the show. It would be good to see the town get worse and hotter before it gets better. Still, there are a lot of TV cliches to rise above before this bat can soar. Hopefully they will find their way. Final Grade: a generous B+
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Halloween Cocktails:
Mr. Hyde Potion
This spirited Halloween drink might just be a life-changing experience. The potion is full of herbaceous flavors and a kick that will bring out the fun monster in your party guests.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces vodka - 4 ounces parfait amour liqueur - 1 ounce blackberry liqueur - 2 ounces tarragon simple syrup (recipe follows) - 1 ounce fresh lemon juice - 1 ounce lavender syrup, available at most liquor stores - 4 lavender sprigs - 8 blackberries dry ice (optional) Note: Use only if you’re familiar with dry ice safety measures purple sanding sugar for rim (optional) Yield: 4 cocktails
Instructions
1. Prepare the tarragon simple syrup by placing 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. 2. Heat over medium-low heat until it reaches a low boil. Add two sprigs of fresh tarragon and reduce heat to low. Heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove tarragon and allow syrup to cool. 3. Place 2 blackberries on each lavender sprig and set aside. Tip: For best results, insert a toothpick through blackberry first to make a small hole for the lavender stem. source: www.hgtv.com
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Dark rum and a black olive garnish give this martini its midnight hue. Rim the glass with coarse orange sugar to dress it up for a Halloween party.
This vampire-friendly cocktail uses strawberry or raspberry puree to add streams of “blood” down the sides of the glass.
Ingredients: - 2 oz. dark rum - 1/2 oz. dry vermouth - black olive - orange sugar Preparation: Stir and strain into chilled martini glass that has been rimmed with orange sugar, then garnish with black olives.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Bacardi “0” 1/2 oz. Cointreau 2 oz. pineapple juice 1 Tbs. strawberry or raspberry puree Preparation: Pour rum, Cointreau and juice into a shaker with ice. Shake mixture, then pour into a rocks glass. Dip the end of a drinking straw into the berry puree, hold the tip of your finger over the other end and use the straw to squirt puree into the bottom half-inch of the drink, where it will sink in red blobs. Do not stir.
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If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, we hope the Dave Matthews Band (DMB) can take a compliment. From Dave Matthews to Jason Mraz to Wes Borland to Chris Brown and others, Virginia has recently rebuilt its reputation for producing high-caliber entertainers. DMB has been a radio and concert arena staple for over a decade. With a sound as maneuverable as theirs, shifting easily from Celtic to jazz to folk-rock to acoustic funk, recreating the experience of a live DMB performance would seem an impossibility. Crowded Streets—the name inspired by DMB’s third studio album — is what you call this Virginia - based sextet. The individuals who form this outstanding tribute are each dedicated to the task of reproducing the unique sonic experience of a live DMB performance. The band has attended numerous concerts and studied all the live footage they can get their hands on. Crowded Streets boasts the same original studio line-up of instrumentation and each musician is as versatile and creative as his DMB counterpart. Gabe Badillo (aka, Gabe Matthews), front man and focal point of Crowded Streets, seems to channel Dave himself during the more lively and energized moments of their performances. Bass and drums trade off with DMB’s trademark, syncopated counterpoint. Guitar solos soar in Tim Reynolds-meets-Warren Haynes fashion. From their spot-on violin and sax solos to their contagious, live-jam chemistry, enough cannot be said of this group’s ability to emulate DMB in all their incarnations. Hearing is believing.
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“I bought it in October of 2006 from Greenville
had to buy the yakima roof rack so I could get my
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stop driving my Civic every day. Shortly after buy-
basket. Trying to keep with a less is more theme
ing the xB I sold the civic and thats when it snow
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version of the xB the bB. Ive been able to get a
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few items such as the hvac knobs, window visors
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rubber. After filling up the cargo area with a kicker
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L7 15 inch subwoofer with matching kicker amp I
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Fall is here and that means a few things around Greenville: Pumpkin Spice Everything, yoga pants (thank you ladies!), hoodies, and PIRATE FOOTBALL! The Pirates started the season strong and we’ll be cheering as they drive toward that first every American Athletic Conference title. Speaking of Pirate Football, like every Pirate rocking the Purple & Gold we know tailgating isn’t just a pastime among the Pirate Nation… it’s a way of life. Which is why we tailgate before EVERY ECU home game at the bottom of College Hill Dr. by the SPC Parking Lot. Swing by and play for your chance to win a limited edition Purple & Gold 99.5 The X Tailgate T-Shirt and other kickass goodies. Switching gears from one insane crowd to another, concert season is winding down but there’s still some great shows on the calendar. Later this month Pop Evil will be rocking Amos Southend in Charlotte and Brand New will hit the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. Swing by the Concert Calendar at 995thex.com for links and info on all the great shows in the area.
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Make sure you mark your calendar now and make plans to come party with 99.5 The X and the G-Vegas Magazine crew for the Emeralds of the City 2015 Bikini Calendar Girl Search FINALS at The Halfway House in Downtown Greenville on Saturday, October 18th! And one last thing before wrapping this Rock Report up. Gentlemen, start prepping those upper lips because Movember is coming fast. If you’re confused why I misspelled November, I didn’t. Movember is a charity that we work with that promotes men’s health awareness by asking men to grow a moustache in the month of November… now known as Movember. For more info hit Movember.org and keep rocking with The X for more ways to get involved locally. And if you’re thinking “Hey, that sounds like No Shave November” it does, only this is for a good cause, not just an excuse to grow facial hair. Rock on!
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the good and the bad of the iphone 6 The Good
A bigger, crisp display, improved LTE and Wi-Fi speeds, better camera autofocus, bumped-up storage capacities to 128GB at the top end, and NFC Apple Pay mobile wallet features on the horizon.
The Bad
In early tests, the iPhone 6’s battery doesn’t fare any better than last year’s model. Some Android phones fit an even-larger 5-inch screen into the same size frame. It lacks the optical image stabilization of the bigger, more expensive 6 Plus.
For potential buyers of both phones, here’s how it breaks down: For owners of older iPhones looking to upgrade, these new iPhones are massive leaps in screen size. The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will probably be more than enough, but the 6 Plus may be downright intimidating unless you’re looking for a mini-tablet. For Android owners who once jumped ship from iOS and want to come back, this is the iPhone generation you’ve been waiting for. It’s the best iPhone since the iPhone 5. Back then, 4G LTE and an improved screen and camera made the difference. This time, a larger screen, a fast processor, NFC with Apple Pay (although likely only that), the additional customization features of iOS 8, and bumped-up storage tiers go a long way to close the feature gap with current top Android phones.
The Bottom Line
The iPhone 6 delivers a bigger screen while remaining easy to handle, with plenty of features to satisfy everyone -- and the promise of Apple Pay on the horizon to potentially sweeten the deal even further.
For iPhone 5S owners or habitual iPhone upgraders, think of the chief advantages as a bigger screen and the potential of Apple Pay. The improved processor, camera, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi speeds, and possible battery-life gains are steps up, but not massive leaps. In other words, if you don’t have a strong desire for the larger screen, you could easily ride your iPhone 5S (running iOS 8) for 12 more months, and wait for the inevitable iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in 2015. For hard-core Android fans, well, there are Android phones that cost less, have higher-resolution screens, boast better battery life, have removable SD card storage, and even removable batteries. You won’t find all of these on an iPhone 6, but this is the most attractive iPhone yet. You can’t have everything in Appleland. source: cnet.com
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Trailer Park Boys: Season 8 Recaptures The Magic BY NATHAN J. BLACK *Disclaimer: In no way am I or G-Vegas advocating the use of marijuana or criminal behavior. This article is a review on the television show Trailer Park Boys and is intended for mature readers, audiences, or people in college.* It’s been almost seven years since the last season of Trailer Park Boys, and with only a few movies to fill the void in between, the rumors of another possible season left most fans weary of it ever being made. While many long time fans will be familiar with the show from the early to mid 2000s, newcomers will be either repulsed or enamored with the state of the show. With a very loose over-arcing story to the show, the premise has always been, to put it simply, three best friends trying to grow weed and make a living. Mostly the focus is life in the trailer park done in the, now antiquated, style of mockumentary. If this show continues it’ll be one of the last still following the once ubiquitous trend. Trailer Park Boys in season 8 continues to follow the misadventures of three Canadian best friends, Juliana, Ricky, and Bubbles. With the entire cast from the original show returning, this is a major plus in recapturing the magic from past seasons. Season 8 opens with just that, the same type of lovable characters and shenanigans are still in full force here as the boys take on trying to get ownership of the trailer park they live in and love so much. Most of the jokes will appear to be driven through immature type humor, fart jokes, foul language and whatnot. Amongst the surface fanfare though there are actually several clever witticisms,
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mostly twisting words in incorrectly or divorcement from logical problem solving and resorting to petty crime. These crimes in the end are all harmless and not meant to be malicious. There is a strange sense of understanding in the crimes they commit and even some of them feel vindicated for the crimes considering the fact that they aren’t really hurting anyone or able to stay out of the grasp of the police for long. It is always just another lesson learned for the boys and another turn of the key on the jail cell. It’s all out of stupidity and any people dumb enough to reenact the type of social behavior they demonstrate deserve what they get. There is something wholesome about their intentions which is surprisingly very genuine and when reexamined, brilliant. These characters have heart, and in many ways, despite their lack of greater virtues or social graces, the virtues and love they show each other is reaffirming to the fact that good people live everywhere. And even living in a trailer park can feel like paradise every now and then. I would challenge most to give this show a try and see what it has. Past all the drug use and misdemeanors, there is something here very heart warming. This is not a show for smart people trying to feel smart, or anything deeply educational, but along the way you might just find yourself discovering other ways that people live. Trailer Park Boys, season 8, is out now on Netflix, as well as previous seasons from the past. Break out some brewskis, hockey sticks, your coke bottle glasses, and get ready to say ‘Aw-boat’. Final Grade: solid A. Welcome back, boys.
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VENUES List of entertainment venues, Restaurants, and nightclubs In Greenville NC. ■ Tavern on 4th
110 E 4th St Greenville, NC 27858
■ Halfway House
420 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858
■ Scullery
431 South Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 321-1550
■ Winslow’s Tavern
120 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 364-892 www.winslowsdeli.com
■ 5th Street Distillery
120 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 757-3034
■ Chico’s
521 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-1666 www.chicosrestaurant.com
■ Club 519
519 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC (252) 752-4313
■ Michaelangelos Pizza 200 E. 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 252-227-4425
■ MacBilliards
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■ Sup Dogs
213 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-7682 www.supdogs.com
■ Buffalo Wild Wings 426 E Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9191 ■ Tie Breakers
1920 B Smythewyck Dr., Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 439-0555
■ Live
2120 East Fire Tower Road, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 756-8474
■ A.J. McMurphy’s
1914 Turnbury Drive, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-7956 www.ajmcmurphys.com
■ Hooters
316 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 353-5995 www.hooters.com
■ City Hotel and Bistro
517 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-6728
203 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-8300 www.cityhotelandbistro.com
■ Pantana Bob’s
■ Varsity Club
513 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-3778
■ Stilllife
511 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 329-9991
■ Rum Republic
218 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9000
123 E. 5th Street. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-0344
■ Fitzgerald’s
■ The Side Bar
113 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-0311
111 E 5th Street Greenville, NC. (252) 752-6688
■ Peasant’s Pub
■ Christy’s Euro Pub
114 E 5th St, Greenville. NC (252) 364-2367
301 S Jarvis St Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-2774 1
GVM | 30
GVM | 31