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| And Your Little Dog Too |
Happy Halloween
10/10/2016
Not In Kansas Anymore
Happy Halloween
10/07/2016
Most Bloodcurdling Fact About Halloween 2016
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Of all things evil this Halloween season, none are more bloodcurdling than the two candidates above. One of these two clowns will be the Commander in chief of the most powerful nation in the world. We are all in grave danger.
Happy Halloween
10/05/2016
Zombie Apocalypse Potential Cure
Supersize That Please!
In an attempt to curb the relentless attacks from walking dead zombies craving to eat your brain, the McDonalds fast food corporation has ingeniuously added a new value meal to its menu.The McZombie Happy Meal.
Bon Appetit
Happy Halloween
LURKING, IN THE SHADOWS, ON THE GRASSY KNOLL
10/04/2016
Killer Clowns Epidemic Sweeping The Nation
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| Killer Clown Epidemic Sweeping The Nation |
This is a serious message, we are not
On social media, several clown accounts are warning school districts to either blow up the school or thinly veiled explanations stating that the children will be sorry going to school next week.
Personal harassment and violence has also occurred. Some report that clowns have come out of nowhere on busy street corners and harass and threaten motorists stopped at red lights.
Some reports describe personal attacks at home or in secluded area's. Clowns approach said victim and attempt to strangle or use a knife to inflict fear and harm.
Alas, there have been frequent false reports of clowns chasing teens with knives threatening death and violence. Many have turned out to an elaborate hoax. Many video's are making their way across social media lending credence to the building hysteria of killer clown attacks.
This brings us to one frightful evening fast approaching. October 31st. Halloween evening. The night millions of children go house to house in their neighborhoods yelling out "Trick or treat" and beg for candy. In this day and age, parents walk alongside sidewalks keeping a watchful eye on their children as they trick or treat. Many parents dress up in costumes to join in the Halloween spirit.
This is a perfect setting for these so-called Killer Clowns. Walking the streets during Halloween blending in with the rest of the people. I implore every parent and guardian, please do not dress as a clown for Halloween. Secondly, be vigilant for any suspicious activity from other adults walking on the street, costumed or not. And thirdly, if a clown is spotted, collect your children and warn others of the possible danger and call 911 to report the incident.
Happy Halloween
10/03/2016
Best Zombie Costume - Fork It Over
Fork You Zombie Apocalypse!
So what do we have here. Two sexy women out for a night on the town dressed as zombies. Face makeup is top notch. The neck wounds gaping and oozing. But seriously, stick a fork in it, this contest is over with the imagination and humor these two bring to the contest.Happy Halloween
10/01/2016
Must Be The Season Of The Witch
Many sights to see,
And when I look in my window,
So many different people to be.
That it's strange, so strange,
You've got to pick up every stitch,
You've got to pick up every stitch,
You've got to pick up every stitch,
Mmnn, must be the season of the witch,
Must be the season of the witch, yeah,
Must be the season of the witch.
(Lyrics and song by Donovan)
The Dark Zone Returneths.... With nasty big pointy teeth.
It's October 2016 and that means not only have the tree leaves fallen and changed colors but also signals that Halloween is right around the corner. The Dark Zone has plenty of tricks and treats for you this October guaranteed to scare the Helloween out of you. And here is your first fright. In just over a month, the most powerful nation in the world, The United States Of America will have either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton as Commander In Chief. There is nothing more scarier than that. Good Night. Pleaseant dreams!
However, until that fateful November election day, please check back here at the Dark Zone for updates throughout the month on everything pertaining to Halloween including sexy costumes, huge melons, ghost stories, haunted house critiques, urban legends, and our own special blend of Halloween humor.
Halloween Fact #1: The Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton costume will be the #1 and #2 Halloween costume this year.
Happy Halloween
9/28/2016
Stranger Things Have Happened To Natalia Dyer
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| Stranger Things Have Happened To Natalia Dyer |
Natalia will return for Season Two of stranger Things on Netflix in 2017.
Sci-Fi Sexy Sirens brought to you by the Grassy Knoll Institute marketing team to boost readership and placement on search engines.
Lurking On The Grassy Knoll
9/23/2016
Ghost Hunters Find New Life On Destination America
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| Wait - What Was That? |
Hawes has been in negotiations with two major television giants, HULU and Amazon Prime Video since his announcement in June. Hawes wanted a 13 episode season with a larger budget for production, editing, and of course, more wonderful ghost busting toys to entice spirits to make contact with the team.
Both HULU and Amazon Prime Video want more input and control on the cast of paranormal investigators. Both networks wanted Hawes to persuade Grant Wilson, co-founder of TAPS and investigator during the Ghost Hunters most popular years, to return to the program. They also want Kris Williams to return as well. The team needs a pretty face. (Sexest? Yes! But true? Yes!)
Wilson is mulling over the offer and perhaps he will commit to special appearances during high profile haunted locations. As of yet though, he has not come on board.
Kris Williams is another story. She is now living in Australia. Williams stated in print, on social media, and interviews that she would never return to Ghost Hunters. However, perhaps she was jaded from the bloodletting episode from Ghost Hunters International and with a fresh network at the helm, perhaps she will consider a new start. (After all, who doesn't need a paycheck?)
Former Ghost Hunter investigators Amy Bruni and Adam Berry snagged their own paranormal series titled Kindred Spirits slated to air on Destination America cable channel. However, the show is now moving to the TLC network, (Debut episode slated to air early October)
With Destination America channel losing out on Kindred Spirits, the cable channel executives approached Hawes and apparently offered a kings ransom for the rights to a new rebooted Ghost Hunters. The channel is a perfect fit for the series and would blend in nicely with the other paranormal shows already airing on the network.
Expect Hawes to make the announcement Halloween weekend that he is moving the Ghost Hunter series to the Destination America channel and new episodes will begin airing in 2017.
Good job.... Onto the next....
LURKING, WE CONTROL YOUR TV SET ON THE GRASSY KNOLL
9/15/2016
Harrahs Las Vegas Hotel
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| Harrah's Las Vegas |
As my job would have it, I visit Las Vegas several times per year spending 5-7 days per visit. Usually it is to attend trade shows and conventions in my line of work. I always look for convenience to my work location when I travel. Harrah's hotel is a very good location when I work at the Las Vegas Convention center.
I have not stayed at Harrah's since 2010 for my room was outdated and honestly, downright shabby. But with a surprise in my schedule I had to be back in short notice. Calling my regular hotels that I stay at in Vegas, The Mirage, MGM Grand, and TI, (Treasure Island) the prices were very steep. I reluctantly called Harrah's.
Harrah's price for my 5 night stay was $575.00 with taxes and resort fee. I was impressed with the cost but still asked the reservation employee about the rooms and if they were ever updated.
She was happy to inform me that yes, Harrah's was in the middle of updating many of the rooms and in fact, the Valley Tower rooms on the 7th floor were just renevated. I took her word and advice and booked the room.
My plane landed and the taxi line was very short and I arrived at Harrah's Las Vegas.
Some perks that Harrah's supposedly offer is online check-in. I opted into that hoping not to have to stand in long check-in lines. The way it is supposed to work is I would inform Harrah's through email the approximate time of my arrival and they would have my room ready. I would then proceed to the check-in desk with the sign stating KEY PICKUP.
The check-in line was over 30 deep and only two employee's were handling the process. I felt sorry for those people waiting. I found the KEY PICKUP area and waited for an employee to come out. And I waited. And waited. Ten minutes and finally an employee walks over and asks what he could do for me. I showed him my online check-in confirmation and wanted my keys to my room. He looked at me, then over at the long check-in line and said, "I'm sorry sir, but we are having difficulties at this time with our online check-in process. You will have to get in line and check in over there." (As he pointed to the rather large line of people waiting)
So, that didn't work well. I was now a bit worried about the reservation employee who promised me the rooms were updated.
Forty minutes later it was my turn to check in. I verified my identity with my drivers license and was given my keys. I was given a quick lesson on where the elevators were and where the casino was. I thanked her and went to my room.
For me, one of the key signs for a good hotel are their elevators. Harrah's would not dissapoint. I pushed the up button and in mere seconds, the door opened and up I went. Not just the initial time, but every time I used the elevator. They were very prompt.
As I walked to my room on the 7th floor I spied a clean carpeted floor and walls. So far so good. I arrived at my room and waved the key card over the reader and I opened the door and switched on the light.
I let out a huge sign of relief. The room was updated. And clean. And spacious. I could forgive the online check-in debacle.
The room was large, with a king size bed, two large closets for my clothes, a chair, table, plus desk chair and work station area. Also on the wall was a 47 inch flat screen TV. To the right was a vanity area, with a stool and lighted mirror. Below the TV was a dresser for clothes. There were no handles on the doors. Supposedly they were touch activated. But they are not, I had to dig with my fingers to get them open.
The bathroom was nice, clean, all new fixtures. It had a walk in shower with non slip flooring. The water pressure was good. The sink vanity was large enough to hold my toiletries and there were plenty of clean fluffy towels.
This would do nicely.
I was tired. To me, it was 3am in the morning with the time change. I went to sleep. The bed was comfortable. The four pillows were big and began as fluffy, but slowly deflated as the night went on. By morning, I needed three pillows to keep my head up.
I showered and dressed the next morning and made my way to the convention center. From the elevators a quick right turn and another right up the stairs led me to the Monorail. The walk was about five minutes in total. Very manageable carrying my work essentials.
Hotel Tip: If you stay in Vegas, book a hotel attached to the Monorail system. You can buy a three, four, or five day pass for a cost of about $9 dollars per day for unlimited access. The Monorial is usually on time and gets you where you want to go with no taxi or traffic hassle.
I returned each night after the trade show after 6:30pm. My room was never made up. I would change clothes and go out to dinner and when I arrived back, usually after 9pm, the room was made up. Except for one day, when they forgot.
After five days it was time to leave. I attempted to check-out using the television check out services but guess what, those services were temperarily not available.
Nor were bellman. I called the bell desk for my lugguge to be picked up but the phone just rang. After five minutes I called the front desk and told them the belldesk is not answering. I was put on hold for five minutes and the front desk clerk said they must be busy.
I took my luggage down to the bell room myself. No one was inside the room. I spoke out if anyone was there. Several minutes went by until a bellman came through the door. He asked me what I needed. He gave me a ticket and I gave him money and told him I would be back around 4pm to pickup my bag.
When I arrived back, again no bellman. I waited until one appeared. He went and retrieved my bag and I asked him to get me a taxi. We went outside and of course there were no taxi's waiting. None. Zero. A ten minute wait produced one taxi.
Room Tip: if you need taxi service in Vegas, do not stay at Harrah's
All in all, the room was nice, clean, quiet, and spacious. The dining choices were sparse but a quick walk outside and you are a five to ten minute walk to may choices.
The price was right, and I will stay at Harrah's again.
Room Tip: Room 7024 is updated with a view of the High Roller.
One More Hotel Tip - WIFI: in todays travel many people want to stay connected with family and friends and of course the office. Harrah's WIFI service was excellent. It connected and performed above expectations. Even better than the above mentioned hotels I stayed at previously.
One More Hotel Tip - WIFI: in todays travel many people want to stay connected with family and friends and of course the office. Harrah's WIFI service was excellent. It connected and performed above expectations. Even better than the above mentioned hotels I stayed at previously.
LURKING ON THE GRASSY KNOLL
9/06/2016
Cherry Cheesecake To Die For
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The Carnegie Deli inside the Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, never fails for dinner. This night, after the trade show, I found myselt at the Mirage. I wondered toward the deli and ordered up a Turkey, Bacon, and American cheese sandwich on a kaiser roll. And.... for dessert, I ordered a piece of cherry cheesecake.
The sandwich as usual was very good. And plentiful. The picture does not do it justice. This sandwich was huge. The turkey was fresh, tasted great, the bacon crisp and plenty of it, and the chesse, just enough to make it pop. The kaiser roll was fresh and good.
But this is about the dessert.
The slice was tall, and long, with plenty of cherries and sauce topping. The taste, well, it was of course excellent. I was sad when I was finished. It was that good.
The total cost was around $40 without take out service tip.
LURKING ON THE GRASSY KNOLL
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