photos by RATHANDSOME via The Streets Looks like ravers will have to go elsewhere with their candy jewelry and glowsticks.&nbsp; After a 15-year old girl died of a suspected overdose at this past weekend&#8217;s ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL; the LA Coliseum imposed a temporary ban on raves while they investigate the situation.&nbsp; Apparently the minimum age…

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