You don’t have to worry about stray ectoplasma in our hotel but if you go to some of these Haunted Hotels you may want to put the Ghost-Busters on speed dial!
Hotel Provincial's elegance evoke the charm of old New Orleans and it modern ' Haunted' appeal.
For a good case of haunted chills and a great touch Southern haunted hospitality, head to the Hotel Provincial in New Orleans. You will be haunted not only by Haunted New Orleans it's great beauty but by one of the many ghost that haunt this Haunted New Orleans hotel.
Many a haunted New Orleans Honeymoon couple have told of their ghostly occurrences in the Big Easy over the years. And others or rather skeptical. But more stories of this spook filled Haunted Hotel keep occurring.
A Couple from Haunted Washington State related to us their recent ghost filled tale Convention stay. Their room is said to be haunted by a soldier with a deep love and penchant for country music. This was told to them as they entered the room by a staff member. He said that once a hotel employee opened the door to show guest into their room and they say they saw a man dressed in a 1930's Khaki military uniform, Complete with hat and many medals, the Ghost looked them in the face then disappeared. The couple reported to us that the entire stay was filled with a feeling of being watched. And many a cold chill, they say that they captured his spirit on film.
The very haunted Hotel Coronado, located just outside haunted San Diego, has a ghostly tale of unrequited love. Employee's, workers and guests have been puzzled by odd noises, spirited breezes, strange faces and the ghostly figure of a young lady wearing a black lace dress.
Rising from water's edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego , the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America 's most beautiful beach resorts. A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Today, The Del offers travelers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere. Add to this, the resort's beachfront location, and it's no wonder USA Today calls The Del "one of the top ten resorts in the world."
The most well-known legend and ghost story told is that of it's ghost Kate Morgan, who checked into the hotel in 1892 to meet her estranged husband.
He never showed up, and days later she was found dead on the beach from a gunshot wound. Some believe her lost lonely spirit still haunts the hotel, and there have been ghostly cold spots, numerous reports of noises, odd breezes in closed rooms and sightings of more then one ghosts.
This haunted hotel inspired Steven King to write "The Shining" while he stayed in room 217, but it is room 418 that reports the most ghostly activity.
There is no "red rum" in the haunted Stanley Hotel and Conference Center in the Rockies, but it is the place where Stephen King wrote half of "The Shining". The made-for-TV version of the film was shot at the Stanley, and King fans should book Room 217, which is where he stayed. It seems that strange haunted paranormal things were happening at the Stanley long before King came.
The hotel, which opened in 1909, is supposedly haunted by Flora Stanley, the wife of the owner, who likes to play the piano late at night. Her ghost is said to be very visible and a high profile haunting.
People who have stayed in Room 408 reported hearing children playing and laughing loudly outside their door, when getting up to investigate there weren't any. They also say they have left the room for a few seconds only to return and find the entire room in a dismay. And hand prints of small children on the mirrors.
Often called by many locals "The Belle of New Orleans." The Le Pavilion hotel offers guest turn-of-the-century charm in the heart of downtown Haunted New Orleans.
Twenty foot Italian statues representing "Peace and Prosperity" greet you at the Poydras Street Lobby front door. Inside t his spectacular grand reportedly the most Haunted New Orleans hotel, you'll find crystal chandeliers, historic antiques and several lively ghost to haunt you.
This New Orleans hotel makes all guests feel right at home by providing homelike touches, like complimentary evening peanut butter finger sandwiches.
At one point a few years ago the hotel management was said to have hired several local well known paranormal investigator, who identified several ghosts in the hotel. One group found four and recorded EVP"s saying "Please, get out." and " Hold On I see You Now.", another Investigative team say they documented over 100 individual Ghost and haunted hotspots in the hotel. And still another Ghost group said it was actually a portal to the other side.
Strange noises in the night, vaporous apparitions of figures standing at the foot of your bed. Coverlets and bed sheets being tugged into the air, from early morning to after midnight. Anytime is the right time to find a ghost here in this Haunted Hotel.
An elegant masterpiece in the heart of downtown Portland Oregon, the Heathman Hotel is a timeless classic that has all the comforts of somewhere other than home.
This is the only famous haunted hotel is in Haunted Portland, Oregon. and related is one of the most haunted tales of any hotel to be told.
Guests staying in one of the column of rooms that end in "03" (presumably room 703) have reported odd events. Moving objects, rapping's and tapings and cold spots. Ghost photos in this room show a dark cloud over the entire room. And sometimes a distorted face peering at you from a dark corner. Odd shadows on videos and many EVP's.
One guest related to me, that they stayed in the room only an hour or two this tale was stated by the guest, and an Ex-front desk clerk. In late April of 2004, The front desk clerk got more then wall call that many the guest felt a presence in the bed with them. One particular guest related that he could hear heavy breathing and he felt the sheets wrap around him so tight that he could not move.
When in this point of panic The guest told, that he tried to get out of the bed, but was trapped and the breathing got louder and closer. By the hand of God he said, he managed to break loose of the ever tightening sheets and turned on the light to see both of his large heavy suitcase fly across the room towards him.
A dark image of a man then ran into the closet. When upon help was called to from the front desk, for he thought someone had broken into his room. Security arrived, and upon investigation of the closet, proved he was quite alone in the room.
I myself don’t believe in ghosts but if you have any good ghost stories please share!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
How not to loose something
We’ve have items forgotten at the hotel all the time. I hope by putting together these brain exercises maybe it can help just one person keep their items. A fair number of people I know have a great deal of trouble keeping track of small personal effects: wallets, sunglasses, keys, and the like. When they encounter someone who does not have this problem, they assume it’s because of some inherent superiority of memory. In my experience, this is not the case. What differs between those who lose things and those who do not is the degree to which they are systematic.
Be systematic
The first vital aspect of being systematic is to maintain consistency in where things are placed. One’s keys should always be in the same pocket when out or at work, and always on the same table of shelf when at home. One’s gloves should likewise always be kept in the same place, at least during seasons when they are required, and moved to a consistent but less accessible place during the summer. All this is made dramatically easier by choosing clothes with a similar array of pockets. Having a single jacket with lots of pockets is an enormous boon: I always know that my wallet is in the right-side breast pocket, while my camera is in the left. The small sub-pocket under that holds a four-color pen. The inside left pocket has a pair of liner gloves, while the inside right pocket has an iPod Shuffle and space for valuable things carried rarely. Having a consistently used bag with lots of pockets is similarly useful.
Trust, but verify
The second vital aspect is frequent auditing. If you have followed the advice of using the same pockets at all times, this will soon become automatic and second nature. You learn to be intuitively aware of the presence or absence of objects from their designated spaces. If they are not there, you know to seek them out immediately and return them to their designated position.
Never trust yourself to remember a deviation from the system. Moving something into the wrong place – perhaps to make it more convenient to carry something else – will only produce anxiety while you are tying to remember the deviation and frustration when it leads to things being misplaced or not immediately accessible.
Fashion is your enemy
The real trouble begins when you have a wardrobe that has dramatically different elements: trousers with no pockets, multiple jackets, purses with differing internal compositions. For those who insist on such variety, I can offer no aid. Unless your memory is much better than mine, you are probably doomed to lose things relatively often.
Some level of variety must certainly be dealt with by anyone, and this can be accomplished by having a number of set collections of gear with defined associated positions. One might have a ‘no jacket because it is sunny out, still carrying photographic gear’ option, as well as an ‘out biking in the countryside, repair tools required’ configuration. In my experience, it is feasible to maintain a good number, provided they are as similar as possible (wallet always on the same side, non-included items left in defined positions at home) and they are always identically configured. Objects only carried rarely are by far the easiest to lose. I virtually never carry an umbrella (preferring to rely on waterproof clothing), so I constantly forget them when I have been carrying one for whatever reason.
Naturally, there are plenty of people for whom the above is too much work for too little value. The point is less to convince people that they should or should not adopt such a system and more to argue that losing or not losing objects is a reflection of planning and habit, rather than inherent cognitive characteristics. That said, a certain fascination with gear and a somewhat compulsive nature certainly help in the initial development and constant refinement of such an order.
One option is to keep related items together by having several pre-packed bags for different activities – for instance I keep all gear needed for snowboarding in the snowboard bag, all gear needed for a day cragging in my climbing backpack, all gear needed for mtbing in my mtb backpack, all my waterproofs together etc. This might mean duplicating some items (sunscreen, energy bars, sunglasses) but it saves considerable time & effort. My problems arises over the items that can’t be easily duplicated like a wallet, cellphone or ipod – I need to transfer those from bag to bag as required and don’t leave the house without checking that I have them all.
Of course, a major reason people lose things is simply because they keep their belongings in a god-almighty mess. Systematic behavior doesn’t help if it means that you put everything ‘important’ on the top drawer but then have to search the whole chaotic, overflowing drawer several times a day. Similarly, my brother’s strategy of keeping everything he owns on the bedroom floor means that he is certain of its approximate location, but it still takes a long time to locate things. Tidiness has many benefits ;0).
Of course, a major reason people lose things is simply because they keep their belongings in a god-almighty mess. Systematic behavior doesn’t help if it means that you put everything ‘important’ on the top drawer but then have to search the whole chaotic, overflowing drawer several times a day. Similarly, my brother’s strategy of keeping everything he owns on the bedroom floor means that he is certain of its approximate location, but it still takes a long time to locate things. Tidiness has many benefits ;0).
Misplacing items is the most common non-event of humans. Have you ever hid something so no one could find it. Your subconscious immediately erases it from your mind so that you can’t find it later. An event or link must be made each time so you can retrieve it later from your mind.
Purposely create an event when you place something somewhere. If you do lose something don’t panic. That emotion will block your mind from logically trying to retrieve the information you need.
Purposely create an event when you place something somewhere. If you do lose something don’t panic. That emotion will block your mind from logically trying to retrieve the information you need.
5 On-the-Go Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is brain food, but it can be a challenge to feed the kids healthfully and get out the door in time for school. These 5 simple on-the-go breakfasts will give your kids the energy to get through the morning -- without sucking up your time, too.
Dressed-up Yogurt
This is a quick way to add sweetness and crunch to plain yogurt. You'll get the nutritious benefits of yogurt without the excess sugar so often found in flavored yogurts.
Dressed-up Yogurt
What you need:
7 oz container plain yogurt (I recommend Greek yogurt)
1 Tbsp. raspberry jam (or any other favorite - raspberry just happens to be mine)
1 tsp. honey
2 Tbsp. toasted almonds, roughly chopped
7 oz container plain yogurt (I recommend Greek yogurt)
1 Tbsp. raspberry jam (or any other favorite - raspberry just happens to be mine)
1 tsp. honey
2 Tbsp. toasted almonds, roughly chopped
Combine all ingredients in the yogurt container. Grab a spoon and go!
Extra: Any jam or nut combination can be added. Pair strawberry jam with pistachios for a colorful alternative.
Kicked-Up Quesadilla
These healthy quesadillas get a bright, fresh kick from the addition of tangy Granny Smith apples. Prepped and ready in less than 5 minutes, it's the perfect meal to munch as you head out to the car.
Kicked-Up Quesadilla
What you need:
2 flour tortillas (regular or whole-wheat)
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
several thin slices of a Granny Smith apple
2 flour tortillas (regular or whole-wheat)
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
several thin slices of a Granny Smith apple
Sprinkle an even layer of cheese over one tortilla. Scatter the apple slices on top of the cheese and top with the remaining tortilla. Microwave for 30 seconds or until the cheese melts. For a crisper tortilla, use a large skillet and crisp for 1-2 minutes on both sides, until the cheese is melted. Cut into 6-8 wedges.
Breakfast Pizza Margherita
Now you can let the kids have pizza for breakfast with this healthy English muffin-version. The tang of the tomatoes, the creaminess from the cheese and the fresh burst of basil are just as delicious in the morning.
Breakfast Pizza Margherita
What you need:
1 whole wheat english muffin
1 large slice of tomato
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
*optional fried egg
1 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 whole wheat english muffin
1 large slice of tomato
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
*optional fried egg
1 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
Turn on your broiler.
Top one half of the English muffin with the sliced tomato and then shredded mozzarella. Place it on a baking sheet, along with the other half of the English muffin. Slide under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned in places. Remove from the oven and add the fried egg, if desired, and the fresh basil. Top with the other half of the English muffin.
Crepes On-the-Run
While crepes may not seem like a quick go-to breakfast, with a little planning you can enjoy homemade crepes any day of the week. Simply make a large batch of crepes, refrigerate or freeze, then enjoy all week long.
Crepes On-the-Run
Makes about 15 crepes
What you need:
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1/4 tsp. salt
additional butter, for coating the pan
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1/4 tsp. salt
additional butter, for coating the pan
Blend all of the ingredients until completely incorporated (an immersion or regular blender works well for this). Let batter chill in the fridge for at least one hour. (This allows the bubbles to subside, making your batter nice and smooth.) Your batter can be made up to 48 hours in advance.
Heat an 8"-10" non-stick pan over medium-high. Add butter to coat. Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly (you want a very thin even layer of batter -- adjust amount of batter according to the size of pan you are using). Cook for 45 seconds and flip. Cook for another 20 seconds.
Refrigerate any leftover crepes in a resealable plastic bag with a sheet of wax paper between each crepe to prevent sticking. Well-sealed, they can be frozen for up to one month.
When you are ready for breakfast, kids can help fill their crepes with ham and cheese, fresh fruit and cream cheese, Nutella and bananas, peanut butter and jam or any combination that appeals.
Roll up crepes like a burrito or fold in quarters to make a simple, portable meal.
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
These fruity, creamy shakes are refreshing on a hot day. They come together in minutes, use ingredients that you most likely have on hand, and pack nutrition and energy in every satisfying sip.
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
What you need:
2 cups frozen berries or fruit
2 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate (or 1/2 cup orange juice)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup yogurt
1 frozen banana
1 Tbsp. honey
2 cups frozen berries or fruit
2 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate (or 1/2 cup orange juice)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup yogurt
1 frozen banana
1 Tbsp. honey
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until completely smooth.
*Optional: Add 1-2 Tbsp. of flax seeds to the blender for even more nutrition.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Old Movies Even the Younger Generation can enjoy
I thought I'd put together a list of the movies that have been well received by my younger generation friends in case you're ever looking for a movie everyone can enjoy. Granted, they may still make fun of them and not fully understand their brilliance, but some movies are so good that even the hippest young adults can forgive their corniness.
On to the list ...
On to the list ...
- Some Like it Hot - probably our most successful Old Movie Night to date. It's just full of good stuff that will never go out of style: the Mafia, men dressing up as women, hot blond chicks. Plus there are also plenty of dirty innuendos that any young crowd is sure to love.
- Psycho - This movie is so famous that anyone who hasn't seen it will at least know about the shower scene. And while some of it is a little corny and strange, it's still scary enough to creep everyone out.
- Casablanca - A classic that even then youngsters have heard of, and is still good enough to hold everyone's attention. Plus it contains a number of quotes that are commonplace even today.
- The Sting - Paul Newman never fails.
- Sunset Blvd. - This movie is insane and who doesn't love insanity? Once Norma buries that monkey, there's no turning back.
- The Philadelphia Story - Everything about this one is great. It's funny and it helps that most people know Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. It's just a good time.
- The Birds - It's a little corny, but still pretty scary and definitely a favorite amongst my friends.
- Singin' in the Rain - I was hesitant about a musical but this is a CLASSIC. Young people usually just doesn’t understand them. But luckily, Singin' in the Rain is famous and fabulous enough that the crowd dismissed the painful unreality of it and just enjoyed. Plus that Gene Kelly is a dreamboat and everyone knows it.
- Miracle on 34th St. - Really just a classic!
- Goldfinger - Pretty much everyone loves James Bond and gold painted ladies laying in a bed.
Celebrity Failures
In recent years, multiple celebrities have attempted to extend their brand by venturing into the business world. Actor and comedian Will Ferrell found tremendous success with his website, FunnyorDie.com, while Rapper Sean Combs (P Diddy) owns multiple businesses, including a record label, a clothing line, a movie production company, and more.
Despite all the successful celebrity ventures in the world, however, there are numerous examples of celebrity businesses that have gone bust.
A celebrity name can automatically help a business, bringing in a recognizable spokesperson and a built-in fan base. However, just because a celebrity brand is attached to a business, it doesn’t guarantee success—and may occasionally cause more harm than good.
Celebrity businesses fail for numerous reasons, from poor business management and lack of experience, to bad concepts that were doomed from the beginning. Regardless of the reason, these celebrities have learned the hard way that success doesn’t always come easily in the business world.
So, which major celebrities launched businesses that flopped?
Despite all the successful celebrity ventures in the world, however, there are numerous examples of celebrity businesses that have gone bust.
A celebrity name can automatically help a business, bringing in a recognizable spokesperson and a built-in fan base. However, just because a celebrity brand is attached to a business, it doesn’t guarantee success—and may occasionally cause more harm than good.
Celebrity businesses fail for numerous reasons, from poor business management and lack of experience, to bad concepts that were doomed from the beginning. Regardless of the reason, these celebrities have learned the hard way that success doesn’t always come easily in the business world.
So, which major celebrities launched businesses that flopped?
Britney Spears
Business: Nyla Restaurant
Named after Spears’ two favorite places—New York and Louisiana—Nyla opened in June 2002 in Manhattan’s Dylan Hotel. The restaurant originally featured dishes with a Cajun and Southern flair, with dishes such as Southern sushi and fried okra, with prices ranging from $16 to $26 a dish.
According to People.com, however, the restaurant received terrible reviews, was cited for several health-code violations, and eventually began to suffer from financial problems. In an attempt to save the business, Nyla underwent a menu overhaul in which the Southern cuisine was dumped in favor of Italian dishes, but this was not enough to keep the restaurant afloat. Less than six months after it opened, Spears severed all ties with the business.
Business: Nyla Restaurant
Named after Spears’ two favorite places—New York and Louisiana—Nyla opened in June 2002 in Manhattan’s Dylan Hotel. The restaurant originally featured dishes with a Cajun and Southern flair, with dishes such as Southern sushi and fried okra, with prices ranging from $16 to $26 a dish.
According to People.com, however, the restaurant received terrible reviews, was cited for several health-code violations, and eventually began to suffer from financial problems. In an attempt to save the business, Nyla underwent a menu overhaul in which the Southern cuisine was dumped in favor of Italian dishes, but this was not enough to keep the restaurant afloat. Less than six months after it opened, Spears severed all ties with the business.
Nicky Hilton
Business: Nicky-O-Hotels
As an heir to the Hilton family, Nicky Hilton should have the hotel business running through her veins, but her disastrous attempt at starting up her own hotel chain proved otherwise.
Hilton’s first venture was planned as a 94-room luxury hotel on Miami’s Ocean Drive, with a second location planned for Chicago. Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli was brought in to design the hotel suites. The hotel was scheduled to open in time for the 2007 Super Bowl in Miami and advertised a $1,000 per night Super Bowl package. Unfortunately, plagued by delays, the hotel never opened its doors.
The project filed for bankruptcy protection in 2007 and Hilton was later sued by the condo hotel developer, who claimed she didn’t keep up her end of their business agreement. The developer said Hilton had promised to promote the project and that she misrepresented her associates. The property eventually was put up for auction, and the Chicago project was abandoned.
Business: Nicky-O-Hotels
As an heir to the Hilton family, Nicky Hilton should have the hotel business running through her veins, but her disastrous attempt at starting up her own hotel chain proved otherwise.
Hilton’s first venture was planned as a 94-room luxury hotel on Miami’s Ocean Drive, with a second location planned for Chicago. Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli was brought in to design the hotel suites. The hotel was scheduled to open in time for the 2007 Super Bowl in Miami and advertised a $1,000 per night Super Bowl package. Unfortunately, plagued by delays, the hotel never opened its doors.
The project filed for bankruptcy protection in 2007 and Hilton was later sued by the condo hotel developer, who claimed she didn’t keep up her end of their business agreement. The developer said Hilton had promised to promote the project and that she misrepresented her associates. The property eventually was put up for auction, and the Chicago project was abandoned.
Natalie Portman
Business: Vegan-Friendly Footwear
Natalie Portman is an advocate for animal rights, and she only wears clothing and shoes that are not made of animal byproduct. In early 2008, she collaborated with designer Te Casan to launch a vegan-friendly footwear line, which included shoes that were made without harming animals.
However, customers may have thought that the $200 price tag was a bit high and shortly after, in December 2008, the parent company, Te Casan, closed shop due to failing sales.
Business: Vegan-Friendly Footwear
Natalie Portman is an advocate for animal rights, and she only wears clothing and shoes that are not made of animal byproduct. In early 2008, she collaborated with designer Te Casan to launch a vegan-friendly footwear line, which included shoes that were made without harming animals.
However, customers may have thought that the $200 price tag was a bit high and shortly after, in December 2008, the parent company, Te Casan, closed shop due to failing sales.
Kanye West
Business: Pastelle Clothing Line
Kanye West, known for having an interest in fashion, had been talking about starting his own fashion line for years, and in 2009 he attempted it with Pastelle.
But West’s clothing business never had a fighting chance: Two days after photos of his fashion line were posted on the Internet, the business folded. Shortly before, West’s reputation took a hit after he interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, declaring that another artist should have won. Many speculate that this stunt contributed to the fashion line’s demise.
Business: Pastelle Clothing Line
Kanye West, known for having an interest in fashion, had been talking about starting his own fashion line for years, and in 2009 he attempted it with Pastelle.
But West’s clothing business never had a fighting chance: Two days after photos of his fashion line were posted on the Internet, the business folded. Shortly before, West’s reputation took a hit after he interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, declaring that another artist should have won. Many speculate that this stunt contributed to the fashion line’s demise.
The Kardashian Sisters
Business: The "Kardashian Kard"
In 2008, Kim Kardashian and her sisters, Kourtney and Khloé, launched their own pre-paid credit card, dubbed “The Kardashian Kard.” The sisters stated at the time they were excited to create their very own financial product.
Their excitement waned, however, after consumer advocates complained of the card’s extremely high fees, and the Kardashian sisters quickly came under attack for aiming the product at young adults. The sisters backed out of their contract, claiming that they were unaware of the card’s high fees.
NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" was quick to ridicule the sisters for their decision to venture into a business they knew nothing about.
Business: The "Kardashian Kard"
In 2008, Kim Kardashian and her sisters, Kourtney and Khloé, launched their own pre-paid credit card, dubbed “The Kardashian Kard.” The sisters stated at the time they were excited to create their very own financial product.
Their excitement waned, however, after consumer advocates complained of the card’s extremely high fees, and the Kardashian sisters quickly came under attack for aiming the product at young adults. The sisters backed out of their contract, claiming that they were unaware of the card’s high fees.
NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" was quick to ridicule the sisters for their decision to venture into a business they knew nothing about.
Jennifer Lopez
Business: Madres Restaurant
In an effort to celebrate her Puerto Rican heritage, Jennifer Lopez opened Madres, which is Spanish for mother, in 2002 in Pasadena, Calif. The menu focused on Latin food that Lopez had enjoyed growing up, and included empanadas, ceviche, ropa vieja, and arroz con pollo, with dishes priced between $30 and $50.
Despite a star-studded opening, the restaurant received lackluster reviews, and six years after it opened a sign was placed on the front door that said, “Madres will be closed … until further notice.”
In addition to Madres, Lopez has also experienced failures in the fashion industry. Before it became common for celebrities to have fashion lines, Lopez found success in her clothing line JLO in 2003. Afterwards, she launched two additional lines, JustSweet (2003), and Sweetface (2005).
With the recession, her initial clothing line JLO was unable to remain profitable and was closed in the U.S. in 2007. Her additional lines never found success: JustSweet closed after only a few seasons at retail; and Sweetface, despite a revamp of the line, was halted in 2009.
Lopez may find success aiming at an older audience, however—the singer recently announced that a new line will come out this fall at the department-store chain Kohl’s.
Business: Madres Restaurant
In an effort to celebrate her Puerto Rican heritage, Jennifer Lopez opened Madres, which is Spanish for mother, in 2002 in Pasadena, Calif. The menu focused on Latin food that Lopez had enjoyed growing up, and included empanadas, ceviche, ropa vieja, and arroz con pollo, with dishes priced between $30 and $50.
Despite a star-studded opening, the restaurant received lackluster reviews, and six years after it opened a sign was placed on the front door that said, “Madres will be closed … until further notice.”
In addition to Madres, Lopez has also experienced failures in the fashion industry. Before it became common for celebrities to have fashion lines, Lopez found success in her clothing line JLO in 2003. Afterwards, she launched two additional lines, JustSweet (2003), and Sweetface (2005).
With the recession, her initial clothing line JLO was unable to remain profitable and was closed in the U.S. in 2007. Her additional lines never found success: JustSweet closed after only a few seasons at retail; and Sweetface, despite a revamp of the line, was halted in 2009.
Lopez may find success aiming at an older audience, however—the singer recently announced that a new line will come out this fall at the department-store chain Kohl’s.
Business: Planet Hollywood
After the success of the Hard Rock Café restaurant chain, CEO Robert Earl created Planet Hollywood. Inside, diners could eat alongside memorabilia and props from various movies and TV shows. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, and Sylvester Stallone were among the company's celebrity shareholders and the actors helped to promote the restaurant.
Unable to turn a profit, the restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy protection in 1999. In an attempt to keep the business afloat, many locations were shut and the company focused solely on tourist destinations. These efforts were still not enough, however, and following a decline in spending after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the company was forced to file for bankruptcy protection for a second time.
In 2000, Schwarzenegger severed his ties with Planet Hollywood. At the peak of its success, the chain had more than 80 locations around the world, but today only 16 locations remain in operation, including restaurants in New York and Orlando, Fla.
By Jill Weinberger, CNBC.com
Click here to see the complete list of 15 Failed Celebrity Businesses
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tours and Travel
The modern life-style has made life really tough, tiring and competitive. The hectic rat-race of the rough practical world compels everybody to take a break, once in a while and vacationing has become a common necessity, of all sections of people. To cope with this scenario, the present day vacation market has got very many alluring vacation offers that suit everybody and every instance. The availability of different kinds of travelling tours is really a boon to all tourists, as they are getting various options of travelling.
All of these travelling tours are managed by professional holiday conductors and you can surely expect to gain some marvelous vacation moments, from each of them. You will be able to see different kinds of package vacation tours, which are marketed targeting entirely different categories of tourists. You can find tailor-cut vacation packages that go well with your needs and pockets. Some of these vacation packages like the all inclusive vacations are really popular among all classes of tourists, mainly because of the easiness with which you can have your vacation.
You must first of all, define the needs of your vacation and only by this way will you be able to get hold of the best vacation package. You have to analyze the whole situation and go for the best touring option that agrees with your needs and necessities, because ultimately vacationing is for gaining enjoyments, which will refresh you mentally and physically. By spending your hard earned money, you must be able to gain a perfect vacation. For this meticulous planning and timing is essential. You can approach a reputed professional travel agency and surely they will be able to help you, in finding out a perfect holiday destination for you that suits you the best.
Your Favorite TV Shows are BACK!
If you’re traveling and have some favorite TV shows then this will help you so you won’t miss one episode! I have also included where the shows left off as a reminder…
90210 (CW)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: The West Bev gang graduated high school — but who cares about diplomas? Naomi announced she was pregnant! Ivy and Raj tied the knot! Liam left Annie to go sail the summer away alone! Adrianna came close to leaping off a cliff!
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Newly betrothed Howard and Bernadette fought over a Rolex she bought him, and an India-bound Priya and Leonard were on the outs. But the biggest coupling twist of all, of course, was Penny sleeping with Raj after downing a few too many.
Blue Bloods (CBS)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Frank and Danny uncover the dirty cops of the Blue Templar responsible for Joe's death. The group's leader committed suicide and the rest were arrested, ending the Blue Templar forever.
Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 25, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After breaking it off with Nucky because of his criminal dealings, Margaret returns to him with a stronger stomach. Meanwhile, all of Nucky's bought Republican candidates win their seats in the 1920 election, and The Commodore urges Jimmy to remove Nucky from power, with help from — surprise! — Nucky's brother Eli.
Bones (Fox)
Premieres: Thursday, Nov. 3, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After serial sniper Jacob Broadsky (Arnold Vosloo) killed squintern Vincent Nigel-Murray, Booth and Brennan consoled each other by totally getting it on. The result: Brennan is preggers with a little Booth!
Castle (ABC)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: At Captain Montgomery's funeral (RIP, Roy!) Beckett was shot by a sniper working for the person trying to stop Beckett's continued investigation into her mother's murder. Before Beckett fell unconscious, Castle confessed his love to her.
Chuck (NBC)
Premieres: Friday, Oct. 21, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: After donning some sunglasses labeled "For Chuck," Morgan was zapped with the techno hot flashes and is now the new Intersect. Also, newlyweds Chuck and Sarah bought their version of a home with the white picket fence: the Buy More and the Castle underneath it.
Community (NBC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Shirley's baby was born, and luckily, Chang was not the father. After the study group members turned their back on Pierce in the two-part, paintball-themed finale, he walked out of the library, vowing to go it alone.
Criminal Minds (CBS)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Although JJ made a surprising return at Rossi's request, Hotch warns the team that federal budget cuts have put everyone's job in jeopardy.
CSI (CBS)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Langston killed Nate Haskell (guest star Bill Irwin), and he and his fellow CSIs worked to prove that it was an act of self-defense rather than revenge.
CSI: Miami (CBS)
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 25, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: While conducting a manhunt for escaped fugitive Jack Toller, Natalia and Horatio were lured to a meeting by Toller's former cellmate Randy North. Rather than hand Toller over, North shot Horatio and put Natalia in the trunk of a car he then dumped off the pier.
CSI: NY (CBS)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: After a near-death experience, Mac became focused on clearing his last remaining cold case involving a kidnapped little girl. Once the case is closed, Mac pondered walking away from the crime lab for good.
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 25, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Tom and Lynette split, Bree jumped into bed with a new police detective boyfriend, and Renee used alcohol and a boy toy to cope with the news that her ex was remarrying. Oh, and Carlos accidentally killed Gaby's evil stepfather and Susan, Lynette and Bree agreed to keep it a secret.
Dexter (Showtime)
Premieres: Sunday, Oct. 2, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Dexter formed a deep emotional bond with Lumen, who fully accepted his murderous ways. Debra came thisclose to catching Dex and Lumen while they killed the man who had kidnapped and tortured Lumen and several other girls. Ultimately, Lumen left Miami to try to move on from her painful past.
Glee (Fox)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: New Directions lost the big competition — again — but hey, Finchel is back on, Blaine said those three magic words to Kurt, Sam and Mercedes held hands and Sue has made peace (for now) with the glee club.
The Good Wife (CBS)
Premieres: Sunday. Sept. 25, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: In the wake of the bombshell that Kalinda slept with Peter, Alicia closed the book on her marriage and opened the door to a pricey presidential suite — and a possible relationship with Will.
Gossip Girl (CW)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 26, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Sorry, Chuck and Blair fans: The Upper East Side's Queen B was set on becoming real royalty. Serena landed an internship with David O. Russell (really!) and Dan was headed for a summer in the Hamptons. Also, we learned — gasp — cousin Charlie isn't really cousin Charlie!
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After tampering with the Alzheimer's clinical trial, Meredith was suspended just as she and Derek were able to bring home their newly adopted baby Zola. Elsewhere, April was elected Chief Resident, Cristina discovers she's pregnant again, and Teddy decides to stay in Seattle with Henry.
Harry's Law (NBC)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: A newly engaged Rachael put Adam's briefs in a twist when she kissed him and confessed her feelings for him. Jenna and Malcolm hit a road bump when he refused to fess up to Harry about their relationship.
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Chin Ho was offered a job on the police force that previously fired him. Kono was arrested for the $10 million missing from the evidence locker. And McGarrett was arrested for the murder of the governor and her aide, both of whom were actually killed by Wo Fat.
House (Fox)
Premieres: Monday, Oct. 3, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After seeing Cuddy with another man, House drove his car through Cuddy's house in a fit of jealousy. He escaped to a tropical location to avoid the police.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Barney was the one getting married "a little ways down the road." But who was he marrying: Nora or Robin? Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily finally get pregnant, and Ted comes thisclose to reconciling with Zoey.
Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Benson, Stabler and the rest of the precinct were hit hard when the daughter of a murder victim sprayed their station with bullets.
The Mentalist (CBS)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Patrick Jane finally came face-to-face with a man claiming to be Red John, the man who killed Jane's wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Lisbon shot and killed O'Loughlin (Eric Winter), Van Pelt's fiancée, after they learned that he was Red John's mole in the CBI.
Modern Family (ABC)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Alex graduated from middle school and Phil and Claire realized their children are growing up too fast. Meanwhile, Jay's disastrous birthday party made Cam and Mitchell consider adopting another child.
NCIS (CBS)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept 20, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: The team found and killed Jonas Cobb, aka the Port-to-Port Killer. E.J. Barrett (guest star Sarah Jane Morris) removed a microchip from the arm of one of her dead agents. And the new Secretary of the Navy (guest star Matt Craven) gave Tony a top-secret mission to find someone who had been leaking NCIS intel.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept 20, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Callen learned that Hetty's resignation from NCIS was an effort to protect Callen from the Comescu crime family that wants him dead. In Prague, Hetty told the family that Callen was already dead, but perhaps revealed that she is connected to the Comescu family herself.
Nikita (CW)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Mikita was on the run, Alex teamed up with Amanda to join Oversight, and Percy was last seen unconscious.
The Office (NBC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: For those living under a rock, Dunder Mifflin is struggling to fill the hole (that's what she said!) left by Michael Scott's exit.
Parenthood (NBC)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Baby talk was big with the Braverman clan: Adam found out Cristina was expecting right after he got canned, and Julia and Joel decided to adopt. Meanwhile, Sarah struggled to let go of Amber and Crosby struggled to get Jasmine back.
Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 8:30/7:30c
Where We Left Off: So. Many. Cliff-hangers. Presented with an opportunity to run for office, will Leslie choose her career or love? Has Tom left City Hall for good? Will Ron's eyebrows ever grow back?
Private Practice (ABC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 29, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: In the wake of an investigation by the medical board, Violet disappeared on her book tour, Naomi moved to New York with Fife, and Addison agreed to stay with Sam, but still planned to have a child, even if she has to do it herself. In the closing moments of the season, Pete suffers a heart attack, with no one but Lucas around to help.
Psych (USA)
Premieres: October
Where We Left Off: Shawn and Gus nabbed Yin and saved Yang. Shawn and Juliet (finally) got together, but failed to keep their romance a secret from Lassiter.
Supernatural (CW)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 9/8c
Where We Left Off:The Winchesters' former angel buddy Castiel got all drunk with power and souls, declared himself their new god and demanded they kneel before him ... or die.
Two and a Half Men (CBS)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Season 8 will be probably be remembered more for Charlie Sheen's off-screen antics than anything else, but the truncated outing abruptly wrapped with Charlie contemplating proposing in Paris to the married Rose. Like Gordon, Alan discovered Rose's "husband" is actually a mannequin, but kept that fact to himself after she offered him the dough to cover up his Ponzi scheme.
The Vampire Diaries (CW)
Premieres: Thursday, September 15, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Jeremy was reunited with his dead vampire ex-girlfriends, Elena kissed Damon and Klaus took Stefan back to the dark side
90210 (CW)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: The West Bev gang graduated high school — but who cares about diplomas? Naomi announced she was pregnant! Ivy and Raj tied the knot! Liam left Annie to go sail the summer away alone! Adrianna came close to leaping off a cliff!
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Newly betrothed Howard and Bernadette fought over a Rolex she bought him, and an India-bound Priya and Leonard were on the outs. But the biggest coupling twist of all, of course, was Penny sleeping with Raj after downing a few too many.
Blue Bloods (CBS)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Frank and Danny uncover the dirty cops of the Blue Templar responsible for Joe's death. The group's leader committed suicide and the rest were arrested, ending the Blue Templar forever.
Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 25, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After breaking it off with Nucky because of his criminal dealings, Margaret returns to him with a stronger stomach. Meanwhile, all of Nucky's bought Republican candidates win their seats in the 1920 election, and The Commodore urges Jimmy to remove Nucky from power, with help from — surprise! — Nucky's brother Eli.
Bones (Fox)
Premieres: Thursday, Nov. 3, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After serial sniper Jacob Broadsky (Arnold Vosloo) killed squintern Vincent Nigel-Murray, Booth and Brennan consoled each other by totally getting it on. The result: Brennan is preggers with a little Booth!
Castle (ABC)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: At Captain Montgomery's funeral (RIP, Roy!) Beckett was shot by a sniper working for the person trying to stop Beckett's continued investigation into her mother's murder. Before Beckett fell unconscious, Castle confessed his love to her.
Chuck (NBC)
Premieres: Friday, Oct. 21, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: After donning some sunglasses labeled "For Chuck," Morgan was zapped with the techno hot flashes and is now the new Intersect. Also, newlyweds Chuck and Sarah bought their version of a home with the white picket fence: the Buy More and the Castle underneath it.
Community (NBC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Shirley's baby was born, and luckily, Chang was not the father. After the study group members turned their back on Pierce in the two-part, paintball-themed finale, he walked out of the library, vowing to go it alone.
Criminal Minds (CBS)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Although JJ made a surprising return at Rossi's request, Hotch warns the team that federal budget cuts have put everyone's job in jeopardy.
CSI (CBS)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Langston killed Nate Haskell (guest star Bill Irwin), and he and his fellow CSIs worked to prove that it was an act of self-defense rather than revenge.
CSI: Miami (CBS)
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 25, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: While conducting a manhunt for escaped fugitive Jack Toller, Natalia and Horatio were lured to a meeting by Toller's former cellmate Randy North. Rather than hand Toller over, North shot Horatio and put Natalia in the trunk of a car he then dumped off the pier.
CSI: NY (CBS)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: After a near-death experience, Mac became focused on clearing his last remaining cold case involving a kidnapped little girl. Once the case is closed, Mac pondered walking away from the crime lab for good.
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 25, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Tom and Lynette split, Bree jumped into bed with a new police detective boyfriend, and Renee used alcohol and a boy toy to cope with the news that her ex was remarrying. Oh, and Carlos accidentally killed Gaby's evil stepfather and Susan, Lynette and Bree agreed to keep it a secret.
Dexter (Showtime)
Premieres: Sunday, Oct. 2, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Dexter formed a deep emotional bond with Lumen, who fully accepted his murderous ways. Debra came thisclose to catching Dex and Lumen while they killed the man who had kidnapped and tortured Lumen and several other girls. Ultimately, Lumen left Miami to try to move on from her painful past.
Glee (Fox)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: New Directions lost the big competition — again — but hey, Finchel is back on, Blaine said those three magic words to Kurt, Sam and Mercedes held hands and Sue has made peace (for now) with the glee club.
The Good Wife (CBS)
Premieres: Sunday. Sept. 25, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: In the wake of the bombshell that Kalinda slept with Peter, Alicia closed the book on her marriage and opened the door to a pricey presidential suite — and a possible relationship with Will.
Gossip Girl (CW)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 26, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Sorry, Chuck and Blair fans: The Upper East Side's Queen B was set on becoming real royalty. Serena landed an internship with David O. Russell (really!) and Dan was headed for a summer in the Hamptons. Also, we learned — gasp — cousin Charlie isn't really cousin Charlie!
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After tampering with the Alzheimer's clinical trial, Meredith was suspended just as she and Derek were able to bring home their newly adopted baby Zola. Elsewhere, April was elected Chief Resident, Cristina discovers she's pregnant again, and Teddy decides to stay in Seattle with Henry.
Harry's Law (NBC)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: A newly engaged Rachael put Adam's briefs in a twist when she kissed him and confessed her feelings for him. Jenna and Malcolm hit a road bump when he refused to fess up to Harry about their relationship.
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Chin Ho was offered a job on the police force that previously fired him. Kono was arrested for the $10 million missing from the evidence locker. And McGarrett was arrested for the murder of the governor and her aide, both of whom were actually killed by Wo Fat.
House (Fox)
Premieres: Monday, Oct. 3, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: After seeing Cuddy with another man, House drove his car through Cuddy's house in a fit of jealousy. He escaped to a tropical location to avoid the police.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Barney was the one getting married "a little ways down the road." But who was he marrying: Nora or Robin? Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily finally get pregnant, and Ted comes thisclose to reconciling with Zoey.
Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Benson, Stabler and the rest of the precinct were hit hard when the daughter of a murder victim sprayed their station with bullets.
The Mentalist (CBS)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Patrick Jane finally came face-to-face with a man claiming to be Red John, the man who killed Jane's wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Lisbon shot and killed O'Loughlin (Eric Winter), Van Pelt's fiancée, after they learned that he was Red John's mole in the CBI.
Modern Family (ABC)
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Alex graduated from middle school and Phil and Claire realized their children are growing up too fast. Meanwhile, Jay's disastrous birthday party made Cam and Mitchell consider adopting another child.
NCIS (CBS)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept 20, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: The team found and killed Jonas Cobb, aka the Port-to-Port Killer. E.J. Barrett (guest star Sarah Jane Morris) removed a microchip from the arm of one of her dead agents. And the new Secretary of the Navy (guest star Matt Craven) gave Tony a top-secret mission to find someone who had been leaking NCIS intel.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept 20, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Callen learned that Hetty's resignation from NCIS was an effort to protect Callen from the Comescu crime family that wants him dead. In Prague, Hetty told the family that Callen was already dead, but perhaps revealed that she is connected to the Comescu family herself.
Nikita (CW)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Mikita was on the run, Alex teamed up with Amanda to join Oversight, and Percy was last seen unconscious.
The Office (NBC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: For those living under a rock, Dunder Mifflin is struggling to fill the hole (that's what she said!) left by Michael Scott's exit.
Parenthood (NBC)
Premieres: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: Baby talk was big with the Braverman clan: Adam found out Cristina was expecting right after he got canned, and Julia and Joel decided to adopt. Meanwhile, Sarah struggled to let go of Amber and Crosby struggled to get Jasmine back.
Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22, 8:30/7:30c
Where We Left Off: So. Many. Cliff-hangers. Presented with an opportunity to run for office, will Leslie choose her career or love? Has Tom left City Hall for good? Will Ron's eyebrows ever grow back?
Private Practice (ABC)
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 29, 10/9c
Where We Left Off: In the wake of an investigation by the medical board, Violet disappeared on her book tour, Naomi moved to New York with Fife, and Addison agreed to stay with Sam, but still planned to have a child, even if she has to do it herself. In the closing moments of the season, Pete suffers a heart attack, with no one but Lucas around to help.
Psych (USA)
Premieres: October
Where We Left Off: Shawn and Gus nabbed Yin and saved Yang. Shawn and Juliet (finally) got together, but failed to keep their romance a secret from Lassiter.
Supernatural (CW)
Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23, 9/8c
Where We Left Off:The Winchesters' former angel buddy Castiel got all drunk with power and souls, declared himself their new god and demanded they kneel before him ... or die.
Two and a Half Men (CBS)
Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, 9/8c
Where We Left Off: Season 8 will be probably be remembered more for Charlie Sheen's off-screen antics than anything else, but the truncated outing abruptly wrapped with Charlie contemplating proposing in Paris to the married Rose. Like Gordon, Alan discovered Rose's "husband" is actually a mannequin, but kept that fact to himself after she offered him the dough to cover up his Ponzi scheme.
The Vampire Diaries (CW)
Premieres: Thursday, September 15, 8/7c
Where We Left Off: Jeremy was reunited with his dead vampire ex-girlfriends, Elena kissed Damon and Klaus took Stefan back to the dark side
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