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Dozens of special guests were on hand to mark the re-opening of a revamped funeral home in Stafford.
Staff at Central England Co-operative's Stafford Funeral Home hosted an open day and a special dedication ceremony at the site in Queensville.
Funeral director Ruth Johnson and her team were joined by local clergy, councillors and members of the public to mark the occasion.
The event featured a service marking the re-opening of the home followed by a guided tour of the premises for all attendees and refreshments.
Ruth said: "Our first priority is to enhance memories and love for all of our families and we are very pleased to offer that Queensville Funeral Home.
"We feel it reflects our commitment to providing excellent standards of care for our families during their time of bereavement.
"We would like to thank the clergy for leading the dedication service and coming along to officially open the site. We all appreciate the time they have put aside out of their busy schedules to help us mark this occasion.
"Our guests had a tour of the funeral home and saw the range of options we offer which allow families to arrange a funeral reflecting the life and interests of their loved one."
The investment for the project totalled £114,000.
Ruth and her team are also able to offer advice on floral tributes, monumental masonry, funeral stationery, pre-paid funeral plans, and probate advice. The team can be contacted on 01785 259847.
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Picture caption: Funeral Director Ruth Johnson and her team celebrate a special event to mark the rededication of the Central England Co-op Queensville Funeral Home.
Picture caption: Funeral Director Ruth Johnson and Mayor of Stafford Ray Barron mark the rededication of the Central England Co-op Queensville Funeral Home.
About Central England Co-operative
Central England Co-operative is one of the largest independent retail co-operative societies in the UK.
It is a modern, forward-looking organisation employing over 8,000 staff, with the Society's principal areas of activity being food, funeral services, and property.
The company's funeral business consists of over 120 funeral homes across 16 counties, 10 florists, masonry production and administration, Bretby Crematorium and Terry Smiths coffin factory.
Central England Co-operative has more than 430 trading outlets across 16 counties including; West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
The Society has an ambitious food store and funeral home development programme for 2018.
Central England Co-operative is proud of its reputation for ethical business practices and corporate responsibility. It is a member of Business in the Community, the membership organisation that stands for responsible business, and has also won many business awards for excellence. The Society supports a number of charities including Dementia UK and invests a percentage of its trading profit into local communities.
Becoming a member of Central England Co-operative offers a whole host of benefits ranging from collecting points every time you spend in store to earn a share of the profits, access to members activities and community initiatives including the Community Dividend Fund, which hands out grants of up to £5,000 to charities and good causes across the Society's trading estate.
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CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Police say an armored truck overturned on a Rhode Island highway, spilling bags of money that quickly drew passers-by.
Deputy Fire Chief Paul Valletta Jr. tells The Providence Journal (https://bit.ly/Y3w8qh) that the Garda truck was southbound on Route 10 on Saturday afternoon when the driver lost control. The truck swerved off the highway and onto the grass and rolled onto its left side.
Money stored in clear plastic bags and white canvas duffel bags flew out of the truck.
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Most of the time blood is drawn from a vein located on the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to puncture the skin.
The blood sample is sent to a lab. There are several types of methods used to determine the individual amino acids levels in the blood.
The person having the test should not eat 4 hours before the test.
There might be slight pain or a sting when the needle is inserted. You may also feel some throbbing at the site after the blood is drawn.The needle stick will probably cause an infant or child to cry.
This test is done to measure the level of amino acids in the blood.
An increased level of a particular amino acid is a strong sign that there is a problem with the body's ability to break down (metabolize) that amino acid.
The test may also be used to look for decreased levels of amino acids in the blood, which may occur with fevers, inadequate nutrition, and certain medical conditions.
All measurements are in micromole per liter (micro mol/L). Normal values may vary between different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
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London (CNN) -- Never before in Britain has it been so fashionable -- and financially smart -- to fly the flag.
Big business has long been aware of the economic benefits the nation's symbol of unity can bring. More than a decade ago British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fought over the use of the country's colors on their livery.
And now small firms are making it big themselves on a seemingly insatiable demand for all things emblazoned with the Union Jack.
First flown in 1606, to mark James I's union of Scotland with England and Wales, the asymmetrical banner is technically called the "Union Flag" when flown on land, though most know it best by its seafaring name the "Union Jack."
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The flag has been present in its current form since 1801, when the Cross of St Patrick was added to the original design in recognition of the Act of Union with Ireland.
And because the flag isn't licensed, anyone can print their own patriotic paraphernalia without having to pay any royalties.
The recent flurry of royal events -- from Prince William's wedding to Catherine Middleton last year to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this weekend -- has helped Britons regain a love for their national emblem.
With the London Olympic Games also in the mix, the "jubilympics" has amplified a sustained appetite for Union Jacks.
Socks and slippers... ties and tea cosies
The red, white and blue standard adorns a myriad of products. It can be found on socks and shoes, ties and teapots -- at both ends of the price spectrum.
That's welcome news to traders in a country contending with its first double dip recession since the 1970s -- which was, coincidentally, when the Queen celebrated her Silver Jubilee.
But Britain's famous flag has had a chequered past, and wasn't always so coveted.
Once seen as a stuffy symbol of Imperial nostalgia, it was hijacked by the far-right, leading to false accusations of nationalism for purveyors of Union Jack products.
Adrian Waistle founded Lancashire-based Proud to be British in 1997, and says customers initially assumed he was affiliated with the far-right British National Party (BNP).
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Turn the clocks to 2012 and business is booming. "What can I say? It's party time and we are run off our feet," he told CNN.
Waistle says orders are "three to four times'" higher now than during the Royal Wedding. He's already out of stock on the most popular goods. "We've sold out of bunting and paper napkins, even the paper plates."
He adds: "People keep calling up and asking for them though."
While most companies are cutting staff, Waistle plans to recruit a full-time tech specialist to help with the pick up in traffic on his websites, including www.unionjack.co.uk.
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Overlooking London's iconic Piccadilly Circus, the souvenir shop Cool Britannia takes its name from former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair's 1997 national rebranding exercise. As you would imagine, its shelves are brimming with British bargains.
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Phil Dowsing, Cool Britannia's Union Jack-dressed mascot, says sales are up at least 20% on last year, across the chain's three West End stores.
"The most popular items are the mugs, pens, key rings. They just can't seem to get enough of them," he says.
Dowsing also describes sales as "much busier" than during the Royal Wedding.
But you don't have to come from the United Kingdom to want a piece of the Union Jack.
Britain's continental cousins may have flown the flag upside down on the day the country joined the European Union but now they wear it the right way up with pride.
Peering up at 147, 12 foot-high flags adorning London's shopping district, Brenda Tode shows off her new Union Jack top to classmates on a school trip from Berlin.
"Look it matches!" she says.
Tode says she likes wearing the Union Jack "because it's cool, because this country is cool!"
She continues: "I don't care if it's not my flag. I like it."
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Nick Groom, professor of English at Exeter University is something of an expert on the symbolism behind Great Britain's gonfalon.
And having just penned his new tome: "The Union Jack: the story behind the British flag" one would imagine Groom is set to make a pretty penny himself.
"The Union Jack is so ubiquitous now it's almost invisible," he says. "Personally, I've been struck by the recent enthusiasm for it. It has far outstripped what I could have expected."
Groom adds: "I bet half of the people buying Union Jacks don't really know the full history and what it means."
Waistle points out another irony. "Yes they represent the best of British and they are selling like crazy here," he says. "But I'd bet most of the flags on the market aren't made here ... I hear 99% of them come from China."


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When it comes to the issue of funding for our public school children, there is a fact that often goes unnoticed: The number of severely disabled children in Massachusetts is increasing, and these children require more intensive education and treatment. If Massachusetts is to truly "Leave no Child Behind," then we must ensure that all children, no matter their abilities, have access to an appropriate education.
When it comes to the issue of funding for our public school children, there is a fact that often goes unnoticed: The number of severely disabled children in Massachusetts is increasing, and these children require more intensive education and treatment. If Massachusetts is to truly "Leave no Child Behind," then we must ensure that all children, no matter their abilities, have access to an appropriate education.
Why a dramatic increase in the number of disabled children? The increase in severely disabled children is being caused by higher rates of pre-term and low birth weight births at the same time that infant mortality rates are decreasing.
Between 1992 and 2006, pre-term births in Massachusetts increased 47 percent compared to 20 percent nationally. The number of low birth weight births increased 32 percent in our state, compared to a 17 percent increase nationally. Thankfully, the infant mortality rate decreased by 22 percent in Massachusetts compared to 19 percent nationally, but it means that more children with severe disabilities are surviving and they need our help.
The number of moderately to severely disabled children up to 3 years old served in Massachusetts early intervention services has more than tripled, increasing from 6,000 to 26,000 from 1992 to 2007. These children with severe disabilities require more intensive and more comprehensive special education services, which are provided by Chapter 766-approved private schools.
These schools also attract thousands of students from other states and countries due to the highly specialized treatment they can provide.
These students from outside the state pay a total of $165 million in tuition payments, which are higher than in-state tuition rates. The additional charge to out-of-state students is used to subsidize in-state rates. These specialized schools also provide millions in private funds to offset the cost of publicly funded students from Massachusetts. In fiscal year 2008, these schools provided more than $26 million in private funding to subsidize public education.
Gov. Patrick has proposed cuts of 41 percent in state aid for special education and the freezing of Chapter 766 school tuition rates for the second year in a row. The cuts, if carried out through the budget process in the next five months, mean that the needs of the most severely disabled children will not be met.
The tuition rate adjustments for inflation, program reconstruction and staff salary upgrades are urgently needed to meet the rising demand for intensive services. In fiscal 2010, the fiscal year ending this June, federal stimulus funds were used to replace the cuts, and as the house chairman of the Federal Stimulus Oversight Committee, I will make sure that the stimulus funds for education go where they are needed.
However, the stimulus funds cannot be counted on in the future, and children with severe disabilities are counting on us. We must help school districts by restoring state aid for special education.
And we must also help children with severe disabilities who rely on Chapter 766 schools by allowing the schools to respond to the needs of these children.
These schools have a lot to be proud of when it comes to making a difference in people's lives. If you need proof, ask "Mike," who attended Farr Academy in Cambridge when he was 13. Experiencing escalating troubles at his public school, "Mike" was lucky that the Acton school system knew that the professionals at Farr Academy had the resources to help him.
"If it wasn't for going to this special school, I probably would have dropped out of school, and who knows what would have happened from there," he says today, now a top executive at a major research firm where he manages 120 employees.
"Farr Academy provided all the tools and resources I needed to establish independence and success. I'd hate to think what will happen to kids like me in the future if the budget for these schools doesn't get better."
"Mike" is one example of the work done at these schools; the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) have hundreds of others, but without adequate funding they will not being able to consistently match Mike's story in the future.
Rep. David P. Linsky (D-Natick) is the House Chairman of the Federal Stimulus Oversight Committee and is the father of a student who attends a Chapter 766-approved school.


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- Fred Siler has a large collection of resources for Queen Anne's County, Maryland on his website. He has resources for many other locations too.
- The timeanddate.com site has interesting date, time, and weather information, including a nice calculator to add or subtract from a date. The calculator is very useful if you have an age in years, months, days from a gravestone and want to calculate a date of birth.
- Jennifer's 'On a flesh and bone foundation'" An Irish History blog has a thought provoking post called Stepping into the Looking Glass: Reflections of ourselves in our family trees.
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S. Afr. j. econ. manag. sci. vol.17 n.1 Pretoria Jan. 2014
Editorial foreword: SAJEMS 25 year anniversary special edition
The year 2013 was a major milestone in the history of the South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS). It was the year in which we commemorated SAJEMS' 25 years of publishing high-quality academic research. It is one of the few South African accredited journals covering the broader economic and managerial sciences. As an interdisciplinary publication, SAJEMS addresses a wide spectrum of topics, with a focus on consumers, firms and/or regulators. This spectrum includes contemplation of the philosophical presuppositions of scientific disciplines on the on hand, through to qualitative and quantitative research, across a wide spectrum of methodologies and scientific world views.
It was therefore a decision of the editorial board to commemorate this milestone with a special edition focusing on a multi-disciplinary topic that embodies the integrated nature of the management sciences. As such the focus of this edition is on linking project-based production and project management, which is from a disciplinary point of view combining engineering (project) and management sciences. The status of SAJEMS is confirmed by the fact that it is a refereed scientific journal, which enjoys international recognition by being indexed in i) Thomson Reuters' Social Sciences Citation Index, ii) in EconLit (the electronic database of the Journal of Economic Literature) and Australian Business Deans Council list. Furthermore, SAJEMS is also accredited by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DoHET) as journal in which South African universities qualify for subsidisation.
South African research environment
A number of factors shape and affect the South African research environment. A key characteristic of this evolving environment is the increasing pressure on academics to publish in peer-reviewed and/or accredited journals. The two institutions driving this process are the DoHET and the National Research Foundation (NRF).
• The DoHET announced in 2003 that South African universities would qualify for subsidies for research outputs if the outlet in which an article appeared featured either in the SSCI or IBSS indices, or alternatively the special DHET-South African approved list.
• The NRF on the other hand encourages researchers to obtain a rating via its Researcher Evaluation and Rating initiative, which promotes research excellence while ensuring that top researchers are easily identifiable. The publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals is a key component of this initiative.
Historic overview
Since its inception in 1988, SAJEMS has maintained its identity and solidity as an academic mouthpiece. An important decision early on in the journal's life was that the journal would not be 'semi-official publication' of its home institution of the University of Pretoria, but that it would rather be governed by an editorial board, hence retaining its independence. This requirement gained importance in the course of the South African academic research environment in the 1990s, as conditions for academic journals became more stringent in view of the impending system of journal accreditation, leading to stricter measures for academic publications across all the tertiary institutions in the country. The basic university funding formula of the time changed considerably, as academic journals now had a different form of revenue, namely page fees payable by authors and the local universities benefiting in terms of subsidy for publications by staff members in such journals.
Over the years SAJEMS has also published several special editions, including:
• Globalisation Issue NS vol 4 no 3 September 2001.
• Environmental Issue NS vol 5 no 2 June 2002.
• Symposium on competition law and economics, NS vol 11 no 3 September 2008.
• The 5th annual international conference of organisational innovation, NS vol 16 no 5 2013.
The journal has over the course of its existence had a wide variety of editors. Some of the brief highlights and objectives of the editors are as follows:
• The founding editor was Prof Geert de Wet, Department of Economics, University of Pretoria (1988 - 1997).
• Prof AB Boshoff, Graduate School of Business, University of Pretoria (1997 - 1998) took over the Journal when there was no one to succeed Prof De Wet when he passed away. He tried to encourage management submissions, as economics submissions were by far in the majority.
• Prof ML Truu, Department of Economics, University of Pretoria (Sept 1998 - Jun 2001), changed the numbering of the Journal, changed the look and to improve wider exposure, from bilingual to English only. He also endeavoured to increase the circulation, as well as widen submissions to other institutions. He also placed great value on good grammar.
• Dr SM Brink, Department of Economics, University of Pretoria (Sept 2001 - Mar 2003) took over the editor role and managed it through difficult times when Prof Truu passed away.
• Prof TI Fenyes, Department of Economics, Vista University (Jun 2003 - Dec 2003) increased issues from 3 a year to 4.
• Prof JN Blignaut, Department of Economics, University of Pretoria (March 2004 - Dec 2007) invited academics from various SA universities to join the editorial board and serve as section editors. He secured Juta Publishers to publish the Journal with a new professional look. He applied for and secured ISI accreditation and introduced submission fees to improve the quality of submissions and improve the finances of the Journal.
• Prof SF Koch, Department of Economics, University of Pretoria (Mar 2008 - Mar 2012) managed to expand the editorial board to include foreign universities. During his tenure the scope was narrowed to a more specific African emphasis, and under his leadership the Journal took the leap to electronic open access publishing away from physical copies.
• Prof P Buys, School of Accounting Sciences, North-West University (Jun 2012 - date) made history by being the first non-economist to manage the Journal. He refined the policies and procedures to encourage the academic quality of papers and further emphasised the African integrated business nature.
SAJEMS publication view
When considering research conducted in global research publications, several interesting aspects come to light.
• In line with international trends, the South African research environment seems to indicate a noticeable tendency for articles to be published by multiple authors, with a decrease in single authorship. In a longitudinal context, the ratio fluctuated from as low as 20 per cent to more than 60 per cent for single author articles. Throughout the history of SAJEMS however, single author articles average around 33 per cent of all articles published and around 66 per cent for multi author publications.
• Another inclination identified by several studies, was the prevalence of authors affiliated with a journal's home institution. In the case of SAJEMS, the same trend was found, with the most-represented institution being the University of Pretoria, contributing to around a quarter of all articles published, with no other South African institution contributing more on average than 10 per cent. Notwithstanding, a positive aspect is that the second most-published group in SAJEMS is foreign institutions, contributing to around 15 per cent of our publications.One of the editorial objectives of SAJEMS is to publish 'practically useable' research, which can be applied in the real business environment. One way of promoting this is to encourage practitioners to partake in research endeavours and to publish their findings.
Over the recent years, we have been reasonably successful with practitioners contributing from 6 per cent to as much as 21 per cent of annual article publications, with a historical average of around 10 per cent.
Finally, in terms of academic disciplines represented in SAJEMS, history confirms the journal's interdisciplinary view of the economic and management sciences with economics accounting for an average of 35 to 40 per cent of articles, business between 25 and 30 per cent, while human capital management, accounting and marketing accounted for around 10 per cent respectively.
Special edition
In this commemorative special edition of SAJEMS, the reader can look forward to a wide range of diverse reading material. The contributions range from a macro discussion of projectification of society to decision-making quality within project teams (the micro level). I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the editors of this special edition, Prof Leon Oerlemans of Tilburg University in the Netherlands, and Prof Tinus Pretorius, of the University of Pretoria in South Africa, for the many hours they invested in ensuring that the articles comprising this special edition are of a very high standard. I am confident you will find it an interesting read.
Prof Pieter Buys


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Hey, As the World Turns fans -- don't miss this Friday's episode. Dec. 21 is a special Christmas episode that brings a turn-of-the-20th-century dollhouse to life and depicts the residents of Oakdale in situations that might or might not be reminiscent of their own.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Special Episode of ATWT
Hey, As the World Turns fans -- don't miss this Friday's episode. Dec. 21 is a special Christmas episode that brings a turn-of-the-20th-century dollhouse to life and depicts the residents of Oakdale in situations that might or might not be reminiscent of their own.
Susan Lucci Interview
Just as one would expect, Susan Lucci is super tiny in person, but the moment she begins to speak, her personality fills the room. I had the chance to catch up with Ms. Lucci at ABC's Disney/MGM Super Soap Weekend in Orlando, Fla., last month. If you've never been or don't know what it is, let me explain. It's the mack-daddy of all meet-and-greets. All the hottest stars from the ABC soaps spend the weekend in sunny Central Florida for the main purpose of meeting, mingling with and entertaining their fans.
I guess I should say, their LEGIONS of fans. The numbers for any given day are in the tens of thousands, and they are all at MGM for one purpose — the chance to see their favorite soap star up close and in the flesh.
"I'm sure that the fans have a better answer. I would love to hear what they have to say, because I really don't know. Except that she is really unpredictable. And so there are things that she says that people want to say or do in their real life. Or they didn't think of it until later, or didn't have the nerve to try. Those kinds of things, I think, have been interesting to the audience.
Susan replies: "Erica has done certainly a lot! I am sure that there are more fabulous things to do, and the writers will think of them. And I know Agnes Nixon (creator of 'AMC') is still very involved and hands-on — not in the daily production, but she's certainly involved in the creativity. She created Erica Kane, so I am so happy that she's there, and I'm sure her wheels are spinning."
Justin Bruening Injured on Knight Rider Set
(from imdb.com) The star of the TV movie adaptation of hit 1980s series Knight Rider has been injured on the set. Actor Justin Bruening is recovering after getting hurt in a fight scene on Friday. Bruening injured his knee so badly he was hospitalized.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
SPOILERS! Week of Dec. 17th
ATWT: Craig slips Meg an abortion drug, but will he be able to go thru with it?
B&B: The shooter makes a confession to Brooke, and Stephanie visits Stephen in jail to gloat.
Days: Chloe and Philip figure out that two ridiculously attractive people shouldn't be sleeping alone.
GH: Maxie makes Felicia feel even more horrible for being an absentee mom.
GL: Creepy Will traps several Springfield citizens inside a shopping mall.
OLTL: Jared wishes he hadn't faked being a Buchanan when he gets jealous of "niece" Natalie's romp with John.
Passions: Luis tries to explain to Pretty that he loves only Fancy.
Y&R: Heather reaches out to Paul and offers to spend Christmas with him.
Happy Holidays From The Bold and the Beautiful
SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* The shooter is revealed.
* Stephen receives a proposition from Stephanie.
* A new revelation rocks the Logan family.
* Eric has a special Christmas present for Donna.
* Stefano tells EJ that he has a plan.
* Belle publicly denounces Philip.
* Stephanie confides her secret in Kayla.
* Marlena lays into Chloe, demanding the truth about Brady.
* Max and Nick dress up to bring holiday cheer to the kids in the hospital.
Thursday - Ford's dad show's up at the Theta House to find his son.
Friday - Sami locates Lucas and Kate near the airport.
* Theresa fears that Ethan has chosen Gwen.
* Fancy and Luis are reunited.
* Residents of Harmony are reunited with their long-lost loved ones.
Tuesday, December 25
Wednesday, December 26
* Ethan defends Theresa to Ivy and Sam.
* Luis enjoys his Christmas miracle.
* Tabitha gets a warning from the dark side.
Thursday, December 27
* Gwen is affected by Theresa's selfless acts.
* Miguel has a shocking revelation.
* Ivy pushes Ethan to end things with Theresa.
* The paternity of Victoria's baby is revealed. Is Brad or J.T. the father?
* Cane comes to a painful realization about his relationship with Lily.
* Angry that Victor is calling in her loan, Nikki decides to sue him, and enlists some unlikely allies to join her.
* Daniel is suspicious of Amber's spending habits.
Original Greenlee IS Returning to Pine Valley!
Soap Opera Weekly is reporting that Rebecca Budig is back as Greenlee on All My Children, and her replacement, Sabine Singh, is out.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Classic Supercouple Returning to All My Children
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
General Hospital: The Text Message Killer Strikes Again!
Don't miss General Hospital on Monday, Dec. 17, as the text-message killer claims another victim. Message boards are blowing up that the latest victim is Georgie Jones. (UPDATE: We were right. It was Georgie who succumbed the Text-Message Killer's rage.) This conclusion makes the most sense, as actress Lindze Letherman (left, image courtesy ABC) , who has portrayed Georgie since 2002, was set to leave GH earlier this year, but then had her contract extended by three months to tie up her story line.
SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* Stephen's children question his innocence.
* Nick and Brooke's private moment isn't so private.
* Eric blindsides Stephanie with his plans for the future.
* An unexpected storm rolls into LA.
* Billie goes to Maggie and asks for her help.
* Stephanie discovers that Cordy has gone missing.
* Max and Nick have a talk and decide to "man up."
* Marlena must clean out John's closet.
* Kayla is in full seduction mode when Steve comes home.
Thursday - Lucas makes an appalling confession to Kate.
Friday - Belle's jealousy flares when Philip publicizes his date with Chloe.
* Pilar tells Theresa about her past.
* Sheridan and Fancy catch Luis and Pretty in a kiss.
* Julian visits Eve in rehab.
Tuesday, December 18
* Ethan and Gwen panic when they learn the baby had trouble during surgery.
* Fancy is devastated after seeing Luis with her sister.
* Julian gets closer to catching Vincent.
Wednesday, December 19
* Little Ethan faces complications from surgery.
* Pretty hopes that she has gotten pregnant.
* Kay tries to keep Tabitha from causing trouble.
Thursday, December 20
* Ethan is confused by Theresa's mysterious actions.
* Luis tries to let Pretty down the easy way.
* Esme and Viki visit Santa Claus.
* Victor adamantly refuses to let Brad visit Victoria's baby, while Brad continues to hope he is the baby's father.
* Colleen reaches out to a devastated J.T., as Victoria remains in a coma and the baby fights for his life.
* Neil tries to persuade Victor not to call in Nikki's loan, but Victor remains determined to get his revenge.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Passions: Has It Been Cancelled Again?
As of this writing it hasn't been confirmed by any of the top brass at Passions, but two of the shows actresses have confirmed on their Web sites that DirecTV has given Passions the ax. According to Liza Huber, who plays Gwen: "Yes, it is true that Passions will finish taping at the end of March 2008. We will start airing three days a week on DirecTV, which should last through summer 2008. It has been a wonderful ride (although Gwen has completely lost her mind!), and I want to thank all of you for your amazing support for Passions through the years!"
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Two Daytime Emmy Winners Returning to Soaps
I'm always amazed when one of soaps' best actors leaves daytime and doesn't immediately score the great part he or she deserves. Why doesn't the rest of Hollywood see what we see? That's where the element of luck comes in. If it were all based on talent, Tony Geary (Luke, General Hospital) would be tripping over his Oscars on the way out the door each day.
Two young stars with bright futures outside of soaps are coming back, although for how long isn't known. Both may have already nabbed their roles of a lifetime on their respective soaps, but let's hope not. The rest of the world needs to see what they are capable of -- but what are the chances of another part like Jonathan Randall for Tom Pelphrey, or another Carly Corinthos for Sarah J. Brown? I don't want to see Pelphrey or Brown yucking it up on some poorly written sitcom or TV movie of the week.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Meet the New Casey Hughes
One sure way to tell when a soap character is being brought back is if he's suddenly mentioned by another character out of the blue. Margo Hughes (Ellen Dolan) recently hinted to husband Tom (Scott Holmes) that son Casey might be paroled in time for Christmas. Zach Roerig played Casey on As the World Turns but chose to leave when his contract was up. Thus Casey was sent off to prison for stealing Will's (Jesse Soffer) bonds.
SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* Pam returns to town with a whole new attitude.
* The list of suspects grows.
* Nick and Brooke plot behind Taylor's back.
* The shooter is caught in the act.
* Lucas is added onto the suspect list for shooting EJ.
* Steve admits to Kayla that he'd like to have a baby.
* Kate's gun is traced to a dealer in Cincinnati.
* Chloe makes her move to get closer to Philip.
* Sami confronts EJ about his baby monitor surveillance.
Thursday - The extent of EJ's injuries are revealed.
Friday - Philip challenges Hope to tell Shawn what she knows about him and Belle.
* Theresa tells Little Ethan the truth about his father.
* Alistair taunts Luis for cheating on Fancy.
* Timmy pays a visit to Tabitha.
Tuesday, December 11
* Gwen is forced to face the truth about Jonathan.
* Ethan is furious with Theresa's behavior.
* Luis reveals his escape plan to Pretty.
Wednesday, December 12
* Theresa worries as Little Ethan goes into surgery.
* Luis and Pretty are free from Alistair.
* Noah gives Paloma a special holiday treat.
Thursday, December 13
* Gwen is plagued by horrible nightmares.
* Luis develops a new admiration for Pretty.
* Sheridan threatens Spike.
* Nikki calls it quits with David and moves back into the Newman Ranch to be near Victoria, but can she tolerate living under the same roof as Victor?
* Cane, Heather, Lily and Adrian attend a fundraiser together, and Cane and Heather make an important decision about their relationship.
* Victor is furious as police arrive at his home with a search warrant. Will he be charged with killing Ji Min?
*Brad and J.T. hold vigil over Victoria's baby, each man hoping he is the father.
Too Pretty For Math
Sunday, December 02, 2007
SPOILERS! Week of Dec. 3rd
AMC: Fearing she'll lose Jenny, Krystal is forced to lie to Tad about her relationship with Adam.
ATWT: A beloved character collapses. Will he get the medical help he needs before it's too late?
B&B: Katie and Jake find photographic proof of who killed Stephanie Forrester.
Days: Someone agrees to turn herself in for the attempted murder of EJ Wells.
GH: Maxie accidentally leaks incriminating information about Coop.
GL: Edmund is pushed, but with his list of enemies, anyone could have done it.
OLTL: Cole is out to avenge the death of his mother and takes it out on poor Miles.
Passions: Crazy Norma and Mrs. Wallace pay their annual Christmas visit to Tabitha.
Y&R: Gloria's testimony outs Jack for tampering with his father's will.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* Taylor comes to terms with motherhood.
* Will Stephanie and Eric's relationship be rekindled by way of crime?
* A familiar face arrives to take care of the victim.
* A suspect is read their rights.
* Tony warns EJ to protect his son against Stefano.
* Philip fantasizes about Belle killing Shawn.
* Lucas walks in on EJ and Sami kissing.
* Bo and Hope strategize to find the final suspect involved in shooting EJ.
Thursday - The Theta girls summon Max to the sorority house for his help.
Friday - Roman comes to Marlena for her arrest.
* Gwen searches for alternative methods of saving her baby.
* Pretty kisses Luis.
* Tabitha's magic bowl predicts death is coming for Pilar and Theresa!
Tuesday, December 4
* Theresa decides to have Little Ethan tested without telling Ethan.
* Luis and Pretty continue to bond.
* Julian checks Eve into rehab.
Wednesday, December 5
* Gwen refuses to accept that her son could die.
* Fancy sees Luis and Pretty making love!
* A desperate Vincent tries to kill Eve.
Thursday, December 6
* Pilar's sister is murdered!
* Pretty fantasizes about a future with Luis.
* Tabitha plots to stir up trouble at the Harmony Christmas celebration.
* Brad has a surprising demand regarding Victoria's baby.
* Jack enlists Ben's help in an attempt to incriminate Victor, but will he damage his own career?
* Gloria and Kevin come one step closer to learning Jack's secret. Meanwhile, Gloria schemes to throw Jeff's suspicions on someone else.
* Cane encourages Lily to enter the "Face of Jabot" contest, while Amber is determined to compete despite Cane's objections.
Monday, November 26, 2007
SPOILERS! Week of Nov. 26th
AMC: Richie's prison psychiatrist pays him a visit in Pine Valley. Will Ryan figure out what they're up to?
ATWT: Alison figures out who the birth mother (and father) is in Gwen's adoption.
B&B: The police search Stephen Logan's hotel room and find something of significance.
Days: Chloe returns to Salem and finds Belle acting suspicious.
GH: Despite being deceived by Elizabeth, Lucky tells her he still wants to raise Jake.
GL: Marina walks in on Cyrus and Harley during a close moment.
OLTL: Charlie arrives in Llanview looking for his son.
Passions: Eve urged "Valerie" to tell Julian she was really Vincent in disguise.
Y&R: Jack leaked a tape that could make Victor look guilty of murder.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
PICTURES From Super Soap Weekend 2007
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Y&R: The Rescue
On Friday, November 23, CBS will air a special episode of The Young and the Restless entitled "Out of the Ashes: The Rescue," showing highlights from the series' recent week of episodes about the Clear Springs Building Collapse.
VIDEO: AMC Talk Show at Super Soap Weekend
Here is a snippet from the All My Children talk show at Disney-MGM's Super Soap Weekend 2007 (Saturday, Nov. 10). This outtake features Cameron Mathison and Melissa Claire Egan joking around on the set.
VIDEO: Kassie DePaiva Sings at Super Soap Weekend 2007
Kassie DePaiva (Blair, One Life to Live) sings her hit single, Too Little, at Super Soap Weekend 2007. Watch my video below:
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SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* Eric expects one thing but gets another.
* Someone attempts murder at the conclusion of the Forrester Fashion show. Who is the shooter and who is the victim?
* EJ tells Sami it's time for their son to meet Stefano.
* Hope tells Marlena about Belle's affair.
* Nick and Chelsea find disturbing evidence against Ford.
* The identity of the mysterious woman from Sami and EJ's wedding is revealed.
Thursday - Belle is surprised by Chloe's return.
Friday - Steve and Bo warn Ford to stay away from their daughters.
* Pilar is shocked that Gwen might allow her own son to die.
* Luis is kidnapped.
* Alistair taunts Sheridan about Marty.
Tuesday, November 27
* Ethan, Theresa and Gwen await news of a donor for Jonathan.
* Alistair holds Luis and Pretty hostage.
* Paloma catches Noah and Fancy in bed together!
Wednesday, November 28
* Theresa allows Jane to be Jonathan's donor.
* Pretty seduces an unconscious Luis.
* Tabitha's magic destroys Noah and Paloma's relationship.
Thursday, November 29
* Luis comforts an emotional Pretty.
* Wounded Spike believes Sheridan was behind his attack.
* Valerie threatens Eve's children to keep her quiet.
* Phyllis learns her appeal has been granted, leading to a bittersweet reunion with Nick, as the Newman family remains in crisis.
* Lily invites Cane to Thanksgiving but when the preparations don't go as planned, Lily cancels dinner. Lily finds comfort from an unlikely source, but will she be able to pull together dinner in time?
* Kevin visits Jana in prison on Thanksgiving with the proposal of a lifetime.
VIDEO: Nathan Fillion - The Three Faces of Soap Acting
One Life to Live alumnus Nathan Fillion had some excellent advice for Ellen on The Three Faces of Soap Acting. It takes only 1 minute to watch, and it is worth every second (all 60 of 'em), trust me. (Thanks for the heads-up, Elly!)
Sunday, November 18, 2007
VIDEO: The Ladies of ABC Soaps Perform "Cell Block Tango"
The ladies of the ABC soaps perform their own version of Chicago's "Cell Block Tango." With Bobbie Eakes, Bree Williamson, Kristen Alderson, Tika Sumpter and Melissa Claire Egan. This performance was from Disney MGM's Super Soap Weekend Street Jam on Saturday, November 10.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Days Actor Let Go
In another casting upheaval at Days of Our Lives, Marcus Patrick, who portrayed Jett Carver, has been let go. His last day was yesterday. Rumors are swirling that he was fired because he posed for racy pics in Playgirl magazine. A Days rep adamantly denies those rumors, stating that the ousting is story-line dictated.
OLTL Actor Let Go
As expected, Nathaniel Marston (left, with Trevor St. John as Todd), Michael McBain of One Life to Live, has been let go. The firing following the bizarre incident of last month where he went on what seemed like "a drugged-out rampage" according to witnesses, injuring innocent bystanders in NYC.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
VIDEO: Cameron and Edyta at Super Soap Weekend
I haven't had time to sort through and touch-up all my pictures from Super Soap Weekend yet, but, in honor of Cameron and Edyta's (premature, in my opinion) departure from Dancing With the Stars, I wanted to post this video of their performance this past Saturday night.
ER star, and former General Hospital heartthrob, John Stamos, was involved in a disturbance on a plane this past Monday.
Cameron Mathison Dances Into the Sunset
Cameron Mathison has made the soap world proud. He made it to the top 5 dancers on Dancing With the Stars, before being voted off last night. When you consider all he's been doing since he started the show, it's amazing he's still awake, let alone dancing up a storm.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* A new face joins Forrester Creations.
* Donna and Eric's sexual romp is interrupted by an unexpected guest.
* A dangerous weapon is brought into the picture.
* Eric asks his special lady to be part of his fashion show fame.
* Suspects involved in EJ's shooting are revealed.
* The sorority girls post flyers to let others know Ford is a rapist.
* Philip is desperate for Belle to call off her wedding.
* Lucas asks Sami for primary custody of their daughter.
Thursday - Pre-empted
Friday - The family gathers for Belle and Shawn's wedding.
* Sheridan is torn between Marty and Luis.
* Valerie goes to Eve for an exam.
* Tabitha plots trouble for Noah and Paloma.
Tuesday, November 20
* Tabitha decides to spare Gwen any more grief.
* Luis must decide if he will sacrifice himself to save Marty.
* Noah and Fancy kiss!
Wednesday, November 21
* Ethan and Theresa wonder if Jane is a match for Jonathan.
* Sheridan fears she'll never see Luis again.
* Pilar's secret is finally revealed!
Thursday, November 22
* Gwen makes a shocking statement to Theresa.
* Tabitha has a sad Thanksgiving without Endora.
* Eve discovers Vincent is pregnant!
* Victor and Nikki are faced with an impossible decision when Victoria's condition places her unborn baby in danger.
* Gloria romances Jeff, but fears he may know the truth about her guilt in the Jabot case.
* Phyllis' appeal goes to trial. Will she finally be released from jail?
* Daniel clashes with Heather, but later sees her sensitive side.
Monday, November 12, 2007
McClain's World Stops Spinning Early
First she was poisoned by pancakes, now (I'm assuming) she's going back into a coma? However the writers decide to conclude Rosanna's storyline on As the World Turns, Cady McClain is making an early exit, as explained on her blog: http://www.cadymcclain.com/blog/:
Thanks for all your support during my brief return! Who knows where I shall land next. It's gonna be an interesting 2008!
Love and gratitude always…
OK, so this is weird that Dana mentions this, because it made me remember something that happened at Super Soap Weekend that I did not think anything of at the time. During the AMC talk show, they were all talking, having fun, and I can't remember the context of it, but someone mentioned Cady McClain out of the blue. It got quiet for a moment, and then someone changed the subject really fast. Could one of the actors almost have slipped up and mentioned that Cady was coming back to AMC? Did I happen to hear a "kinda" spoiler? I hope so! If she does come back to AMC soon, remember, you heard it HERE first!
SPOILERS! Week of Nov. 12th
AMC: Jonathan offers to have Richie removed from Ryan and Annie's lives for good.
ATWT: Lily and Dusty rekindle their old romance, but how far will they go?
B&B: Eric makes his choice between wife Stephanie and trophy mistress Donna.
Days: Steve gets caught looking for his hidden firearm.
GH: Luke's heart stops when he's around Tracy, but not in a good way.
GL: Bill Lewis returns to Springfield and sets his sights on a certain pint-size Spaulding.
OLTL: Natalie enjoys making Jared jealous. Will these two kids finally get frisky?
Passions: After briefly mourning the loss of yet another lover, Esme turns to the Julian.
Y&R: Nikki puts aside her own wishes and announces that Victoria would not want her baby to die.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Kassie DePaiva Is the Awesomest
Quick post, checking in from ABC's Super Soap Weekend at Disney MGM Studios. Here's a shot taken after my interview with Kassie DePaiva (Blair, OLTL). She is one of the sweetest women I have ever met. I heart Kassie! BTW, I am 5'8", so you can see, she is a tall one!
Thursday, November 08, 2007
From Harmony to Sin City
James Hyde, who plays the ruggedly handsome Sam Bennett, Harmony's fearless police chief on Passions, will be guest-starring on Las Vegas tomorrow night, Friday, Nov. 9. He joins former daytime hunk (now nighttime hunk) Josh Duhamel.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Kirsten Storms Cops a Plea
General Hospital star Kirsten Storms had her own daytime drama play out in an L.A. courtroom today as her attorney, on her behalf, pleaded no contest to drunk driving charges.
The judge sentenced Kirsten to three years probation and ordered her to attend 12 AA meetings. That must start immediately, and she must attend two meetings per week. Storms' license was also suspended for six months, and she must pay a $390 fine.
If she fails to comply with these terms, she must serve 13 days in County Jail.
Storms was arrested in September after a CHP officer noticed a lit cigarette being thrown from her blue Mercedes. She was pulled over and the officer noticed an odor of booze in the car. After failing field sobriety tests, the actress was booked on DUI charges.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Former Soap Star Newest Addition to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Rib Hillis, who played Jake on Port Charles and filled in for Eric Martsolf as Ethan on Passions when he was on paternity leave, is now a carpenter on the reality show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Before that he traveled the world as a model. The multitalented Hillis has also sweated it up on two other home improvement shows: Model Citizen and Get A Grip.
He debuts on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Nov. 11th on ABC at 8 pm.
MILESTONE ALERT: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will celebrate it's 100th episode on Sunday, Nov. 25. Don't miss it -- like every episode, this one is sure to be special!
(photo credit: ABC/Eric Liebowitz)
Sami Brady Would Like to Buy a Vowel
SPOILERS! Week of Nov. 5th
AMC: Lily could find herself in over her head again when she takes a liking to psychotic Richie.
ATWT: Evan Walsh Jr. comes to Oakdale and asks Craig for a job. (InTurn winner Ryan Serhant makes his debut.)
B&B: Stephanie receives a delivery from a "secret admirer."
Days: The attempted murder of EJ has many suspects, and Lucas doesn't help his case by hiding his gun from Bo.
GH: Ric, Carly, and Maxie's lives are all in danger as a lunatic Zacchara is on the loose.
GL: Coop gets mixed signals as Ashlee pushes him away for his own good.
OLTL: Starr fears Cole met with foul play after what she discovers at his house.
Passions: Eve meets with the hospital review board in a drugged-up state.
Y&R: Paul finally comes clean with Heather.
Disney/MGM Studios Super Soap Weekend 2007 Is Upon Us
SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* Donna shows Stephanie who's boss.
* Jackie makes a big splash.
* Stephen comes to the rescue.
* Stephanie receives a disturbing gift.
* Roman discovers that EJ wasn't the only target at the wedding.
* Bo and Shawn are on the hunt for the shooter with many suspects in mind.
* Philip makes it clear to Belle that he will not give up on her.
* Cordy reveals that she will not testify at Ford's hearing.
Thursday - Sami tells EJ she loves him!
Friday - Steve falls into Bo's trap while trying to retrieve his gun.
* Tabitha makes Theresa an interesting offer.
* Gwen is horrified by Rebecca's actions.
* Noah and Paloma share a special date at the Blue Note.
Tuesday, November 13
* Theresa accidentally poisons Gwen's tea.
* Frantic Rebecca tries to take back her mistake.
* A mysterious caller has information for Sheridan and Luis.
Wednesday, November 14
* Tabitha continues to spread evil.
* Gwen fights for life.
* Spike and Esme get close.
Thursday, November 15
* Ethan shocked by what Theresa has done.
* The menacing white-haired woman swears her revenge on Pilar.
* Drunken Esme and Julian bond at the Blue Note.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
AMC Alumnus Is the New Knight Rider
NBC has cast Justin Bruening (ex-Jamie Martin, All My Children) as the lead in a new Knight Rider 2-hour TV movie that, if picked up for the season, could revive the infamous '80 series, which featured Michael Knight and his talking Trans Am, KITT, fighting crime -- and looking foxy while doing it.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Former "ATWT" Bad Boy Has Shown Gift for Comedy
The Nonprofit Shopping Mall
Along with the stars of Guiding Light, you can benefit your favorite nonprofit organization by doing your holiday shopping through the Nonprofit Shopping Mall. Go here: http://www.nonprofitshoppingmall.com/ for all the details. Join Robert Newman (Josh) and Nicole Forester (Cassie) and help out your favorite cause.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
SOAPnet Sundays are Sonnylicious
· Sunday 11/11 10pm-12am – GENERAL HOSPITAL: SONNYLICIOUS Mini Marathon
· Sunday 11/18 10pm-12am – GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIKOLAS, PRINCE OF PORT CHARLES Mini Marathon
Contest: Dollars or Diapers - It's Your Choice!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
SPOILERS: Y&R November Sweeps Teasers!
* A surprise decision could spell freedom for Phyllis.
* Everyone knew Jack had a motive to kill Ji Min -- but is someone trying to frame Jack?
* Will the chemistry between Cane and Lily be too hot to handle?
* Karen and Neil are falling for each other -- but can there ever be another woman for Neil now that he's lost Dru?
SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!
* Ashley moves on.
* Brooke has something that Nick wants.
* The future of Spectra Fashions is decided.
* Will Taylor accept Baby Jack as her own?
* Shawn proposes a wedding date to Belle.
* Will admits he'd like to live with Carrie and Austin.
* Hope tells Bo about Philip and Belle's torrid secret.
* Max makes a stand when Ford shows up at the Cheatin' Heart.
* Kate warns Philip not to interfere with Shawn and Belle's relationship.
Thursday - All gather to watch Sami wed EJ.
Friday - Someone is shot at Sami and EJ's wedding.
* Gwen attacks Eve.
* Fancy catches Luis and Sheridan making love.
* Vincent makes a shocking discovery.
Tuesday, November 6
* Gwen and Ethan are furious with a drunken Eve.
* Esme pushes Fancy to fight for her man.
* Endora and Tabitha are reunited!
Wednesday, November 7
* Theresa slaps Pilar!
* Fancy is devastated when Luis leaves her to meet Sheridan.
* Tabitha targets Spike for her next evil spell.
Thursday, November 8
* Eve faces the hospital review board.
* Gwen blames Theresa for Baby Jonathan's poisoning.
* Pilar's guilt is destroying her.
* Accusations are made as the cause of the disaster at Clear Springs remains a mystery.
* Survivors pray for the injured and hold vigil at the hospital, while others must cope with horrific memories.
* Phyllis is frustrated by the restrictions of her work release.
* Gloria and Jeff continue to play cat-and-mouse. Who will come out ahead in their dangerous game?
Days Cast "Greened Up" North Hollywood Park
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – October 30, 2007 – This past Saturday, cast and crew members from NBC's popular daytime drama Days of our Lives helped beautify the North Hollywood Park (11455 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA) at the first "Days of our Lives Adopt-a-Park" event in support of NBC Universal's "Green is Universal" campaign.
Throughout the day approximately 40 people attended the event including Days cast members Deidre Hall, Alison Sweeney, Stephen Nichols, James Scott, Nadia Bjorlin, Brandon Beemer, Darin Brooks, Blake Berris, Matthew Florida, Kristen Renton and their family and friends.
Wearing green T-shirts with the "Green Is Universal" logo the cast and crew planted approximately 15 trees, cleaned up several flowerbeds, picked up trash, and raked leaves.
"It was a pleasure working with the cast of Days of our Lives this weekend," said Tom Leveque, North Hollywood Park Maintenance Supervisor, Department of Recreation & Park, City of Los Angeles, "The staff and I really appreciated all of their hard work in helping to beautify the park and we look forward to their next visit."
Days of our Lives hopes that this event will encourage their fans to get involved in beautifying their own local communities, and suggests fans to contact their local parks' department to find out about similar programs.
"Planting a tree is a gift we give to our children, our town, and our planet. If feels good on every level, and I highly recommend it!" said Deidre Hall.
Here are some pics from the event (courtesy NBC and Days of Our Lives):
POLL: Did Y&R's "Out of the Ashes" Live Up to the Hype?
Now that the initial disaster has passed (although many Genoa City residents will be dealing with the after-effects for quite some time to come), did the week-long catastrophe live up to all the hoopla?
For me, I say "YES!" I was very happy with how the disaster was handled. I like that each day featured a new set of characters to rescue, without a whole lot of dragging out and such. Everyone did such a great job "acting injured and scared."
Plus, as Peter Bergman told me many people told him during filming: I loved seeing Jack Abbott all filthy dirty! (see pic, courtesy CBS.com) You don't see that happen too often!


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Not so long ago, gold suffered the most challenging losses since 1999. According to conventional wisdom, US rate hikes will contribute to its further decline. If that's the case, why did gold prices soar during the last quarter?
At the turn of 2015, gold was driven by the broad commodity sell-off, especially the drastic plunge of oil prices that was fueled by the stronger dollar, along with concerns over China's growth deceleration. Yet, the reality is that gold has low correlations with commodities and other asset classes.
In the past quarter, gold enjoyed a historic rally, soaring 17 percent — the best in nearly three decades. In the process, it outperformed other major asset classes, including stocks, bonds and commodities.
US rate hikes and Chinese demand
Until recently, the conventional wisdom was that the continued recovery of the US economy would support the dollar and the next rate hike, which, in turn, would pave way for gold's further decline. It was conventional wisdom at its best — persuasive but flawed.
US recovery does not mean a return to the pre-2008 world, but the start of the post-2008 era of long stagnation. As a result, rate hikes will be lower and have longer intervals than anticipated. Structural constraints will keep global growth prospects far lower than conventional wisdom presumes.
As the Fed is debating the role of the rate hikes, central banks in Europe and Japan continue to maintain quantitative easing and record-low interest rates. In the short-term, these de facto negative interest rate policies increase potential for destabilization, by contributing to currency friction, swelling balance sheets and asset inflation.
In view of gold, negative interest rates matter. Historically, periods of low rates correlate with gold returns that are significantly higher than their long-term average.
What about the role of China?
In relative terms, China's demand has eased after the 2013 highs. In March, the People's Bank of China increased its gold reserves by the smallest amount since starting to release data on a monthly basis last year. Nevertheless, as China's public demand for gold has slowed, its private-sector demand is climbing.
Today, China is the world's largest gold consumer and producer, but only a few Chinese companies, such as Zijin Mining Group, have bought mines abroad, unlike their peers in industrial metals. However, things are changing. Despite their recent growth, gold prices are still trading close to levels last seen in 2010. Reportedly, Chinese gold miners are scouting for overseas acquisitions, encouraged by lower gold prices. These well-capitalized companies are positioned for global expansion.
As Chinese GDP per capita continues to double within the decade, consumer demand is likely to strengthen. Meanwhile, the PBoC will continue to increase its gold reserves, if only for diversification and to reduce dollar reliance. By the same token, Indian growth is likely to support similar trends.
Bumpy short- and medium-term futures
If anything, investors' confidence in fiat currencies is diminishing, thanks to uncertainty about global growth, equities and dollar, as well as monetary injections that are seen as necessary but increasingly ineffective.
In relative terms, the relative role of the US dollar is slowly declining in the world economy. In the fall, the yuan will officially take its role among the reserve currencies of the International Monetary Fund. That, too, will contribute to the easing of the world's dollar-dependency, though gradually and over time.
In the final analysis, US rate hikes are likely to penalize gold prices in the short term. However, the spread of stagnation in major advanced economies will sustain negative rates and QE rounds in Europe and Japan for some time — and the US will not be immune to spillover effects either.
While gold's medium-term future looks bright, its short-term trajectory will remain bumpy.
Gold's Bright but Bumpy Future is republished with permission from The Difference Group


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As the show started to putter out in the past few seasons, fans began to wonder when NBC's The Office would be put to rest. With Steve Carell gone, Rainn Wilson looking to his Dwight Schrute spinoff The Farm, and Mindy Kaling now starring in a Fox series of her own called The Mindy Project, things were looking rather thin going into the show's ninth season. Well, the time has finally come, as earlier today showrunner Greg Daniels announced, "this will be the last season of The Office." Hit the jump for more details, including the possibility of a return for Carell and Daniels' promise that "all questions will be answered."
Daniels made the announcement during a conference all with reporters, and per TV Line and Deadline he stressed that the decision to end the series came from the creatives involved and not from the network higher-ups:
""It was a hard decision but this is going to be a real gangbuster season… This year feels like the last chance [for The Office to have] an artistic ending."
Daniels said he was worried that NBC would want to squeeze more seasons out of the aging sitcom, but they were incredibly supportive of the decision. Ratings haven't exactly been stellar since Carell exited the show, and his "replacement" James Spader abruptly left after only one season.
A lot of stories will be wrapped up, per Daniels, including the identity of the documentary crew that's been following the employees of the Scranton company since the pilot episode (that's one hell of a comprehensive documentary), and the unmasking of the Scranton Strangler. He also noted that this will be "a big Jim and Pam year" for the series:
"There's so much to pay off after nine seasons. My biggest concern is just packing in all these great ideas the writing staff has and make sure we squeeze as many as we can into the ending… Now that we know we have an end date we can kind of blow up things and take some chances. [It's] very freeing creatively."
As for a return for Carell's Michael Scott, who went out on an incredibly high note at the end of season seven, Daniels doesn't rule it out but he doesn't want to force the actor to return either:
"It would be fantastic if [Steve] would return. He loved how [Michael] exited, and is probably anxious about not messing up such a stylish exit. That's a perfectly legitimate point. We'll see."
As Daniels noted, Carell went out in a great fashion. Hopefully the writers can come up with an impressive and funny way for him to return (albeit briefly) without tarnishing his farewell. If not, though, I'm fine with the season seven finale remaining his final episode. Daniels also confirmed that, as originally planned, the Dwight spinoff will still be introduced in an episode airing this fall.
I haven't been the biggest diehard fan of The Office (the last episode I watched was Carell's exit), but I don't think many would argue against ending the series after the upcoming season. There weren't a ton of character dynamics that hadn't already been explored after eight seasons, and the writers now have the benefit of knowing that their story will end after 22 more episodes. Hopefully they've got some great stories to tell and the show can go out on a high-note. Sound off in the comments on what you want to see in The Office's final season.


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- This is not OK | Abstractivate: The unintended consciousness-raising effect from encountering women's bathrooms converted to men's bathrooms at a tech con
- The Myth of Male Decline | The New York Times: "The curtailment of such male entitlements and the expansion of women's legal and economic rights have transformed American life, but they have hardly produced a matriarchy. Indeed, in many arenas the progress of women has actually stalled over the past 15 years."
- Things I will not do to my characters. Ever. | seanan_mcguire: "I do not understand—I will not understand, I refuse to understand—why rape has to be on the table for every story with a female protagonist, or even a strong female supporting cast. Why it's so assumed that I'm being "unrealistic" when I say that none of my female characters are going to be raped. Why this "takes the tension out of the story." There is plenty of tension without me having to write about something that upsets both me and many of my readers, thanks."
- Sexist marketing fail — if you see the problem, it's "just your opinion" | moose: Handling of inappropriate conference swag
- Breaking the Bias Against Women in Science | The New York Times: As a follow up to the Bias Persists article we linked to last week, the NY Times has several related essays in its Room for Debate series.
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Kid home alone had snow-stuck mom worried
When Nancy Inzalaco caught the first glimpse of her 10-year-old son late Saturday afternoon, she dropped the shovel in her hands and waded to him through waist-deep snow outside their Rocky Point home.
"I grabbed him really tight and I just held him a bit," the relieved mother said. "I gave him a hundred kisses and made sure he had all his limbs."
It was the first time she had seen her son, Christopher Cobian, since she dropped him off at school Friday morning. Like scores of other Long Islanders, Inzalaco had gotten stuck on snow-clogged roads during her commute home Friday afternoon.
Christopher, after getting home from school Friday, ended up spending the long night and most of Saturday alone, as his mother, father, and other relatives and friends frantically tried to reach him, calling police, taxis and towing companies.
But Rocky Point may as well have been Mars. They had to make do with repeated cellphone calls. The police at one point told her that someone else had called about the situation and that they would try to send someone to the area, she said.
Inzalaco set out on her hellish commute at about 4 p.m. from Bay Shore. Her car got stuck several times on her way home, the last time on Middle Country Road near the Middle Island and Ridge border around 8:30 p.m. She said her car, along with about 10 others, couldn't move and were blocking the road.
She called Christopher repeatedly. Before she got stuck, she said, she was telling him that it was going to be a long ride and to make sure the doors of the house were locked.
"He asked me to stop and get McDonalds," she said. "He didn't understand the scope of what was happening."
After her car got stuck, she told him she was going to be home "much, much later." At 10 p.m., she called and said that he probably was going to have to put himself to sleep -- suggesting that he leave his light on and keep the phone near his pillow. Unaccustomed to being alone, he cried, she said.
Inzalaco ended up spending the night at the home of friends in Ridge. Saturday, after digging out, they traveled the snow-laden, slippery roads to Rocky Point and she was reunited with her son.
Christopher, sitting next to his mother, said he had thought he might have to spend another night alone on Saturday. "I was sad that she wasn't going to be home," he said.
Inzalaco, the ordeal over, was filled with gratitude.
"These people literally put their lives in danger to help me," she said. "I don't know how to thank them."


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While I cannot vouch for the quality of the translations (I am hardly an expert, and shall always be a student of both languages), I can vouch for the sincerity of the approach and the quality of the lyrics by Abbas Tyrewala.
Discussions on each song are contained in dedicated posts at these links:
- Kabhi Kabhi Aditi: Lyrics and translation | Trailer
- Pappu Can't Dance: Lyrics and translation | Trailer
- Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai: Lyrics and translation
- Nazrein Milaana: Lyrics and translation | Trailer
- Tu Bole Main Boloon: Lyrics and translation | Trailer
- Kahin To Hogi: Lyrics and translation | Trailer
- Jaane Tu Meri Kya Hai: Lyrics and translation
- Pappu Can't Dance - Remix: See #2 above
My favorite song from the album is Kahin To Hogi (#6 above). What are your favorites? And your thoughts on the soundtrack?
If the purpose of the soundtrack in a Hindi film supply chain is to get people to watch the film, the soundtrack to Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na fulfills the purpose with flying colors. This is undoubtedly the soundtrack to beat in 2008. I think it is a more complete product than the soundtrack that carried that tag prior to it, that to Jodhaa Akbar. Four stars and then some for an excellent effort by A. R. Rahman, Abbas Tyrewala, Aamir Khan, the entire music crew and the vocalists. Cannot wait to the film!
My rating: 4.25/5 (excellent!)
Buy this album and make a backup of the original just in case ;)


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text: The pictures don't do this slip dress justice! It is so pretty. I love the color also- sort of a turquoise blue. The bodice fits me like a glove and then it is all flare (fit and flare) so very flattering. This will get lots of festival wear this summer. Thanks! Oh fast delivery also!


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After years of success with three different bands—The White Strips, The Raconteaurs and The Dead Weather—Jack White has finally scored the No. 1 Billboard spot as a solo artist, MSNBC.com reported.
"Blunderbuss," White's first solo No. 1 album ever sold 138,000 copies since it was released on April 24, according to Neilsen SoundScan. It reigned supreme in its first week of sales, topping the charts in the U.K., Canada and Switzerland, knocking Adele's Grammy Award winning "21" out of the top slot.
Rolling Stone Magazine, which has ranked the 36-year-old 17th out of the top 100 guitarists of all time, gave White's solo album 4.5 out of 5 stars.
U.S. & World
"It's his most expansive and masterful record since the White Stripes' 2003 classic, "Elephant," full of brilliant songs about how love tears your body and soul to shreds, slams your fingers in the door, grinds your face in the dirt," Rolliing Stone's review said.
Billboard wrote that "Blunderbuss" has "elements of every project White has ever worked on...but also shows sides that the self-imposed, regimented simplicity of the White Stripes didn't allow."
White told Interview magazine that he didn't want to go solo until the White Stripes was dissovled—a move he prompted, breaking up the band after a 14-year run.
"Sometimes things last for a finite period and I just didn't feel like it was the right thing to keep playing anymore, so we had to put a stop to it. But also, I didn't want to go out and make solo records if The White Stripes still existed," he said. "I thought that people would be too confused by the two ideas and a lot of people wouldn't be able to get their hear around it."
White is currently on tour promoting "Blunderbuss". For tour dates go to JackWhiteiii.com.


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Not only does it look retro-brilliant, but this Holga 120 can shoot 3D photos, thanks to its dual lenses. Each lens takes a photo, which are printed side-by-side and create a 3D effect when used with a slide viewer.
Holga's photos are lo-fi and dreamy, with saturated colors and vignetted corners. When combined with the slide viewer (another $20), the 3D images will come to life apparently.
The camera take 120mm film so will be more expensive to feed than your average 35mm Lomo cam, but at least there's a dual inbuilt colorflash, with three colored gels for each flash—creating all those mad-crazy color splashes. The Holga is available now from the Lomography store, for a not-too-bad $99. [Lomography via The Awesomer]


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Water Girl and Fire Boy Kissing is a new kissing game where you will have to help our cute characters from WaterGirl and FireBoy game, that adventure game where you have to move with tow persones, the game is in 2 player mode. Here you will have to look very careful at everything around you becase our characters are trying to kiss eachother and they have to be hide. Try to pass all levels as fast as you can because in this way you will rich the bonus points at the end of the game.
College Crush Date
It looks like Emily got a beauty emergency and you need to handle her situation as fast as you can, but try to give the proper attention for each stage in this girl game. Use all those cosmetics and the treatments for her face that will ensure her the smooth skin she was looking for. Choose a cute o
Ice Princess School Kiss
Anna and Kristoff are in love. They can not stop kissing. But today school started and at school are not allowed to do this. You need to watch them, and alert them when a teacher or a student looking at they kissing.In this game you are the person who will warn on these two lovers. Be careful the te
Twilight And Flash Kissing
Twilight And Flash are our main characters from this cute kissing game where you and you're friends will have to help Twilight And Flash to kiss each other. For this kissing session with Twilight And Flash you will have to be very careful, because other pony from My little Pony village will try to c
Jasmine And Aladdin Kissing
Help the young couple in this Jasmine and Aladdin kissing game in which she wants to keep it a secret that she and her boyfriend are in love. Stop kissing whenever someone enters the screen and starts moving beside you.
Ariel Kissing Underwater
Help the young couple in this underwater Ariel kissing game in which she wants to keep it a secret that she and her human boyfriend are in love. Stop kissing whenever someone enters the screen and starts moving beside you.
Nick and Judy Kissing
Nick and Judy are in love and in this case you will be the Cupidon here because our main characters from Zootopia are trying to kiss each other, but they have some problems with their friends, because their friends don't know that they are together. You're job will be to look very careful at everybo
Beauty And the Beast Kissing
Make the Beauty and the Beast fall in love with this Disney princess kissing game and she will be able to break the curse that makes her man look like that. Do not get caught by the spectators that lurk nearby.
Draculaura And Clawd Valentines Day Kissing
Draculaura and Clawd go on first date. Draculaura has long been crazy about this young man. Because he is so handsome, brave, strong and intelligent. The girl has long wanted to kiss him. I'll tell you a secret that Clawd also really wants to kiss a beautiful Draculaura. Valentines day is the best d
Peppa Pig Friend Kiss
Peppa pig wants to kiss her best friend Suzy Sheep, but Suzy sheep is on another platform. She needs to jump in order to get to suzy Sheep.Help Peppa pig reach Suzy sheep successfully and kiss Suzy Sheep.
Frozen Perfect Kiss
Surfing through the Instagram Jack Frost can't ignore the one with the prettiest girl he's ever seen. Who is she? No way! It's a sister of his best friend - Frozen Anna! Looks like it's the love from the first sight, and Jack must ask Elsa for the date! And now Ice Princess is really nervous


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Annapolis, MD – The poor performance of Maryland's package stores in 2012 is a direct result of last year's alcohol tax increase, according to the Distilled Spirits Council's Chief Economist, who today spoke on a panel before the Maryland Economic Advisory Forum.
David Ozgo, DISCUS Senior Vice President for Strategic and Economic Analysis, reported to Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp that Maryland's alcohol sales have been stalled so far in 2012 – falling far below the national average and well under the rapid growth rate seen in Virginia, Delaware and Washington, DC.
"Alcohol sales in Maryland have been anemic in 2012 – compared to the rest of the country which has seen a good uptick," Ozgo said, pointing to last year's 50% alcohol sales tax increase as the primary culprit. "Last year's ill-advised alcohol tax increase hurt spirits merchants in Maryland by forcing consumers to trade down to less expensive products or simply cross state lines. In fact, the only people not upset by these lackluster results are spirits retailers in surrounding states ringing up Maryland dollars."
Ozgo said Maryland's "off-premise" establishments such as package stores are struggling far more than the state's restaurants and bars. Nationwide, package store sales are up 3.3% but down slightly in Maryland.
Below is an excerpt from Ozgo's testimony:
As you know, Virginia has…exorbitant prices. As a result, we estimate that Virginia loses between 15 and 20% of its sales each year to surrounding states. Many Maryland package stores act as destination outlets for Virginians. When we look at year to date off-premise depletions in Virginia we find a very strong growth rate of 5.0%. In D.C. off-premise depletions have grown by 2.8%, close to the national average. Delaware has experienced a boom, with off-premise depletions sky-rocketing 8.8%. I suspect that while many Virginian's are now staying home, Marylander's are voting with their feet and crossing into Delaware to make purchases.
Chuck Ferrar, owner of Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits in Annapolis and President of the American Beverage Licensees, also spoke at the Forum and supported Ozgo's claim with evidence from the struggling retail tier.
"Retailers around the state, particularly near the border, are really feeling the effects of last year's tax hike," Ferrar said, pointing out that Cecil County has experienced a 25% drop in sales over the last year. "For the first time ever I am not replacing employees when they decide to move on."


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For a while, it looked like assassin Scott Roeder might get away with murder. His defense lawyer Mark Rudy tried to get the charge reduced to manslaughter. Roeder's victim, Dr. George Tiller, had been threatened and slandered for decades for providing late-term abortions to women at his clinic. Rudy continued along the same lines.
Rudy tried to convince the jury that Roeder was a martyr for a righteous cause. It took them less than an hour to find him guilty.
One of the most outrageous aspects of the defense argument was a comparison of Scott Roeder to the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
During closing arguments earlier Friday, Rudy urged the jury to reject the murder charge, saying, "no one should be convicted based on his convictions."
Rudy mentioned leaders who stood up for their beliefs, including civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. They were "celebrated individuals (who) stood up and made the world a better place."
"They leave their marks based on their words and deeds," Rudy said.
Is our collective memory so short that we could forget that King, like Tiller, was murdered by an assassin's bullet? Have we forgotten that King was a leader of nonviolence, in the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi and America's own Henry David Thoreau? Was the jury supposed to overlook that fact that Roeder had broadcast his convictions all his life protected by the first amendment– that he was on trial because he sneaked up on an unarmed man and shot him in church? That the deed for which he will be remembered is the cowardly murder of a doctor, father and grandfather in front of his family and friends?
But following the logic of the anti-abortion movement, Roeder's action makes sense. Real life is full of trouble and difficult moral choices. If you believe that the woman concerned is best able to make that choice you will not be trying to make abortion illegal. You might organize support services for women with a crisis pregnancy, you might use persuasion, you might counsel young men on responsibility and respect for women. You might support education and availability of contraception.
The anti-abortion movement, as opposed to individuals who have moral objections to abortion, has taken an extreme stance, declaring that women who have abortions and doctors who perform abortions are committing murder. By this logic, Roeder was acting consistently.
"I don't condone what Scott Roeder did, but I cannot condemn the consistency of his logic," said Randall Terry, a founder of antiabortion group Operation Rescue. "George Tiller killed 60,000 innocent human beings in barbaric ways, and Scott felt the way to protect more babies from a grisly death was to kill Tiller."
The anti-abortion movement is not the first extremist group to claim a moral stance to justify violence and terrorism. All of them do. Roeder's spiritual home is not the Civil Rights movement, but the Ku Klux Klan.
At times the women's Klan sought to portray itself as an organization of social work and social welfare. One national WKKK speaker announced that she left social work for the "broader field of Klankraft" because of the Klan's effectiveness in promoting morality and public welfare. Many chapters claimed to collect food and money for the needy, although these donations typically went to Klan families, often to families of Klan members arrested for rioting and vigilante activities. A powerful Florida WKKK chapter operated a free day nursery, charging that Catholic teachers had ruined the local public schools.
Some WKKK chapters ran homes for wayward girls. These homes served two purposes: to protect the virtue of Protestant women who were tempted by a life of vice and to underscore the danger faced by delinquent girls placed in Catholic-controlled reform schools.
'Women of the Klan', by Kathleen M. Blee
Most members of the Klan did not directly commit acts of violence. The Klan was not seen as a terrorist group. They infiltrated government, church and law enforcement. They claimed to answer to a high moral standard and to protect the innocent. Their violent rhetoric allowed the assassins among them to hide in plain site, uttering threats and spreading terror in the name of free speech.
When speech did not suffice, there was the gun. That is the truth behind the rhetoric of the anti-abortion extremists today…
The Rev. Donald Spitz, of Chesapeake, Va., who runs the Army of God Web site supporting violence against abortion providers, said the rejection of that argument has upset those who view Roeder as a hero.
"I know there is not a lot of good feeling out there — everybody is pretty angry," he said.
Spitz was the spiritual adviser to Paul Hill and was with him at his 2003 execution for the killing of a Florida abortion provider and a clinic escort in 1994, an event that led to a lull in violence at abortion clinics. While saying he knows nothing of impending plans by others against abortion doctors, Spitz scoffed at suggestions that Roeder's conviction will have a similar effect.
"Times change," Spitz said. "People are not as passive as they have been. They are more assertive."
When argument fails, there is the gun. Terrorism is most effective when it disrupts the most with the least violence. When armed militias claiming to be the only true patriots march in plain sight, not even bothering with hoods, it's sure that individuals will decide to embrace martyrdom.
Martin Luther King loved his life and his family. He led Americans who had been deeply wronged in a movement of nonviolent resistance.
Good people can disagree. Dr. Tiller was murdered in church, where he served as an usher. Anti-abortion activists don't represent all Christians. Abortion is not an easy moral issue. People of conscience who oppose abortion can aid women in need and children in poverty, they can use their freedom of speech to persuade, they can vote as they choose. They should reject the criminals who are using this issue to continue the tradition of domestic terror in the name of patriotism.
UPDATE: A convicted arsonist and shooter is promising more violence in emails from prison.