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Seven Halloween Costumes to Avoid

Brian Moylan · 10/20/09 04:53PM

There's only ten shopping days left before Halloween. So, it's time for Halloween costume listicles! Lots of people want to tell you what to wear. We'd like to spare you the humiliation of following their advice.

Colorado Sheriff Says We Were Right: Balloon Hoax Was Publicity Stunt For TV Show

Foster Kamer · 10/18/09 12:05PM

Felony charges will be brought up against the Heene family, it seems. Warrants will be brought up against them. They don't know when the Heene's are going to be arrested. They're going to be going through Heene's computer and seeking out co-conspirators. "On the bizarre meter, this rates a 10," noted Alderden. They didn't search for drugs. They didn't do a thorough search of the house, and should've looked at the attic. They didn't.

Exclusive: I Helped Richard Heene Plan a Balloon Hoax

Ryan Tate · 10/17/09 04:00PM

For the first time, 25-year-old researcher Robert Thomas reveals to Gawker how earlier this year he and Richard Heene drew up a master plan to generate a massive media controversy using a weather balloon. To get famous, of course.