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Episcopalians have been referred to as "Catholic Lite". They share many things in common and are more or less equivalent to Anglicans,

Part of Mary's issues stemmed from real life events. IIRC, she was butting heads with the producers and starting to get a bit big for her britches. She was also seeing the actor who played her boyfriend on the show. Eventually, the producers got fed up and had Mary get sent away to her grandparents but the boyfriend stayed on the show. It was set up that whenever Beil was back on set, the boyfriend would not be on set at the same time or not in an episode at all. I don't know what the idiots were thinking when they had Matt marry Rachel. For one thing, different religions. IRL, that marriage wouldn't have happened much less worked out. Despite my appreciation of comedian Richard Lewis, I can't see his character (a Reformed Rabbi) allowing the union . Not to mention virtually no buildup. Kind of reminds you of sitcom characters who fall in love with people you never see or hear about onscreen until the finale (or the character's exit) when they announce they're getting married quick and running off somewhere.

I hadn't seen the series since Season 3 and I happened to catch it on UP this week. One ep of interest was "No Sex, Some Drugs and Rock n Roll". I tuned in only to see so much wasted potential. The ep was centered on drug abuse/addictions but I think it should have been about responsibilities and the choices we make. The reverend"s old band shows up for a gig and to reunite with their old bandmate. We get a taste of where this storyline could have gone when Rev Camden wonders what it might have been had he not gone to divinity school and continued with the band. The guys mentioned they had no families to speak of (but ex wives!) and they were on the road most of the time. It would have been better to have had them interact with the family more. Enjoying home cooked meals, the routine of day to day life, playing with the kids , etc.. Essentially making them wonder if they could have chosen a more stable life . Instead we got the ridiculous coffee addiction and the Reverend's apparent inability to recognize the smell of weed (vs incense) was just stupid. I can't help but wonder if this ep was ordered by the suits to discourage drug use . Worst of all Peter Tork's talent was completely wasted here. I also wonder if the producers were trying to get the Monkees together as the band since they had thei 30th anniversary in '96 and completed a successful tour in '96-97.

It seems the new series never came to fruition. Interesting, since it could have been an opportunity to reexamine the universe. It would also be interesting if we learned if Tabitha married a mortal or not (probably) and explaining where her witchy relatives are. I also agree with Tabitha's daughter having a name ending with an "A". It would be fitting if she were named Cassandra rather than Daphne.

Here in NV, until recently it was legal to become a stripper at age 18! Although most were not going to school by day like Alex. The age difference is still real though. Heaven knows how many younger women are wined and dined by men old enough to be their fathers - or even grandfathers! I disagree. There is a lot of bad behavior in Hollywood - not the least of which is sexual abuse of minor actors. A friend of mine whose father worked in the biz told me how one studio in particular would pass around their tween/teen actors around to various suits. This is one big reason why so many child actors often are emotionally messed up. If I had a child who was a performer, you better believe I'd be on set every moment the kid is and never let him/her out of my sight.

IIRC her character was supposed to have been from (or living in) Virginia. I know Virginian's accents can vary, but it wouldn't have been such a bad thing for her to have kept it would it?

Has anyone used prescription meds for weight loss? My cardiologist recommended I use Invokana (along with a weekly shot) to battle the bulge. I've been loathe to use meds (I've tried eating clean - no fast food and supplements) but it never seems to work long term. Worse still when I asked him how long I'd have to take it, he said, "Life". I do NOT like the idea of being dependent on this. He said if I stop taking it, my appitite will return in spades and weight gain will be the eventual result. I admit I've tried just about everything and nothing seems to work. I spoke to one of the med assistants at the office who has been using this drug for over a year. (whom he brought into the exam room with him to discuss the options) . It seems to have worked for her and she says she hasn't had any side effects other than ccasional nausea (which according to her, comes on whe one eats too much in a meal). The drug also makes you pee more - to flush the sugar out of your urine and encourage the body to use fat for energy. Does anyone here have any experience with the drug (or knows someone who does) and their thoughts on this?

I use a CPAP and I have the traditional headgear with the gel filled cushion mask. I got used to that fairly quick - I go back and forth between side and back for sleep positions so it still works for me. Perhaps you could try changing the mask and sleeping on your back.

Actually, I heard it was the opposite. Both Drew Fuller and Wes Ramsey were interested in continuing their roles in a spinoff if it had occured.

True! So far not impressed by what little is provided. I think it would have been better to have had a sequel series with Wyatt and Chris . However I also like the idea of a prequel . I used to think a series based on the Charmed cousins (Who lived in the Manor in the 1920s) could have worked as well.

I found it at the same link you posted about it ending. It seems they updated the info after the post.

It seems the comic won't end in April after all! I'm curious where they can go after the events of the comic.

I'm familiar with Ruff & Reddy - they were HB's first made for TV cartoon (1957-58). It was shown briefly on Boomerang a few years back. I found it interesting but a bit tedious. They were a dog and cat who were best buds who stumbled into various adventures. IIRC, all eps were done in installments, the next episode picking up where the previous one left off. I don't recall seeing it in syndication when I was a kid although just about everything else HB did from the Flintstones onward was. It's interesting the upcoming comic seems to re-imagine them as nightclub entertainers - not unlike Martin & Lewis or Rowan & Martin. I've been reading Future Quest and definitely been enjoying it as well! I had always wished the HB heroes got together for a huge "save the world" adventure, and for the most part, this comic delivers. I do have some quibbles (adding an Impossible for the sake of "girl power", killing off Professor Conroy in favor of his wife in Frankenstein Jr., changing up Mightor - but at least they had a plausible explanation for it in universe) but it's been a fun ride so far. I haven't seen too much of Scooby Apocalypse but I appreciate trying to change up things with the characters. I'm not crazy about the character art though.

My niece is nick named "Pooh Bear" (I'm the only one in the family who uses it though). It began when my sister was preparing the nursery and went gaga for all things Pooh. Of course, my sister couldn't make it easy for any of us - all items with the Pooh motif had to be from the "Classic Pooh" line. That is, items that had Pooh images based on the original illustrations in the Milne books. She was adamant about not having the Disney version of the character. Despite this, the name stuck and I've called her that ever since. She's 20 now. She has a nickname for me - which originated from her being unable to pronounce "Aunt [Magicdog]" when she was little. She said it once and it stuck to me like glue!! My Mom called me that nickname till she died - and even told me she wished she'd used that nickname when I was growing up. I never had a nickname before - but I love it .

My father, who used to work as LEO in NYC used to love this show. He did tell me that the majority at One P.P. are cops who transitioned to HQ. In theory, someone like Garrett could be someone who was a street cop for a while but perhaps had a college background in marketing/public relations. Of course some people are just naturally good at politicking.

Otherwise known as how much of a beyotch Jane Seymour can be! I also found this one a likeable movie but it really played up the schmaltz regarding the classes (orphan girl to be adopted by another aristocratic family, the Queen doing her darndest to humiliate her future daughter in law, etc.). I remember this one too! I remember seeing it twice but not in a long time! I thought it was a hoot that Charles Bronson played the editor, Francis Church. One thing that always bugged me was that the family was depicted as among the poor immigrant Irish with barely a penny to spare. From what I've read up on the real family, they were closer to middle class, as the father was a doctor. In this film, it ends with him getting a job as a cop. In the early 70s there was an animated version of the tale - I remember seeing that one several times in the 70s and 80s but not since.

I did! I also liked the movie overall - although I was annoyed at not knowing if Aunt Debbie survived her cancer or not.

Just got through watching "A Family For Christmas" on Hallmark and thoroughly enjoyed it! I think it's the best movie of its type: a likable well made TV movie with a likable cast, good pacing and writing - even though the plot is ripped off from "The Family Man" but with the genders reversed. Essentially, a hot shot reporter, Hannah Dunbar is living what most would say is the American Dream: she's a competent and well known TV reporter who lives alone in her cool (if sterile) SF apartment, with an offer to make the move to a major Network job in NYC. How did she get here? She chose not to marry her college sweetheart, Ben since her career was more important to her. Of course 10 years later, it's Christmas time and she's all work and rather lonely. She can't help but wonder, "What if?". A mysterious Santa grants her wish, and we see her life if she had chosen to marry Ben. One thing I do like about Hannah's alternate life is that it isn't the nightmare like some "what if" movies tend to make them. Her husband made a good living while she could be a stay at home mom with heir two daughters. Her kids aren't bratty (almost normal in fact), her husband isn't cheating on her or mean to her or the kids. They're both very connected to their suburban community. They have what appears to be a great marriage and life together. The comes the ending, which I also found a bit refreshing - essentially reminding us that we can't change our past, only the future.

I used to work with a guy who told me there was a store in a mostly Hispanic neighborhood that sold beepers/pagers. The store was called a "Beeperia".

Got an update: Weisman confirms via Twitter the show is in "pre-pre-production." I take that to mean he and the writers are trying to pick up where they left off so we know what storylines will be coming up and what loose ends to tie up from the second season cliffhanger. Don't expect a trailer at least for a year. The character designs will remain the same. There was a mention on Reddit that the show's run time would change - either episodes would be longer or shorter. Weisman dismisses this. The length will remain the same. There was some discussion on the speed force and if the concept existed in the YJ universe. I remember on other sites, Weisman confirmed there was no speed force here and mentioned why should there be one since Superman doesn't get his powers from a "superpower force" . It was also mentioned that the speed force was depicted on speedsters as lightning which was never shown when we saw YJ speedsters. The most compelling of the news seems that the show will not air on CN. I'm not surprised at this, most speculate Netflix will carry it - perhaps exclusively. So far no mention of any TV networks that would carry Season 3.

Decided to go down the path of 60s garage band music and I found myself listening to a lost tune called, "La Do Da Da" by The Blue Things (1966). Turns out it was originally written and recorded by Rock & Roll pioneer Dale Hawkins back in 1958 but seemed to get covered a lot by bands in the 60s.

New pet peeve: disingenuous recipients of charity or assistance. My newsroom is covering a story about a local dentist who offers free dental work in exchange for the recipient to pay the kindness forward. On live TV, the reporter asked the woman in the chair how she planned to pay it forward. Her response? "I'm gonna tell everyone else about this free dentist stuff!!" I also got a contact in Baltimore who told us about his mother's church collects winter coats for the underprivileged every year. He used to donate annually until he noticed used coats turning up in the trash every spring! It seems the recipients have come to expect brand new free coats at that time of the year and don't see the need to keep the coat they received so they casually toss them. My favorite incident was back after Hurricane Katrina and several refugees were bussed into our city. The local church sent representatives to greet them and hand them bottles of water and snacks after their long trip. One of them shoved the bottle of water away and demanded a Coke!! I do believe in offering help when needed but there are days when I wonder how often it's squandered by people like this.

Is it ok to repeat on a previous pet peeve? My townhome complex must have some new renters (the complex is about 60/40 between renters and owners) because there's more dog poop recently in the immediate vicinity. It's a rule to pick up after your pets and being a responsible pet owner, I clean up after her. But all along the walking path of the complex all I see are poop piles!!! I'm physically ill seeing this over and over again! Big piles, little piles, and tracked messes from some poor schmo who stepped in it! Why is it so damn hard to clean up after your dog??? The worst areas are the ones with the waste containers. The area always smells bad no matter what the weather and half the time the owners leave the poop there figuring, "Eh, close enough". I have brought this up to the HOA but they said without photo proof of the offender, there's not much they can do about it.

Here's a wishlist for Season 3. I agree with most of them, however I'm not crazy about Jason Todd possibly returning as Red Hood. One of the things I liked about the YJ universe was that they didn't always stick with events that occurred in the mainline universe. The fact that Red Arrow and Arsenal (and the previous Guardian) co-exist separately is one example of many in which we get to see different interpretations of the characters. I'm not a huge comic book fan in which I know every single detail about these characters or catch every little easter egg planted in this series, but I can still very much enjoy it. Jason Todd, from what I've read up on him was meant to remain dead and never be resurrected, and again, I'd be fine with that (despite my enjoyment of "Batman: Under The Red Hood" movie). If anything it'd be a reminder at the dangerous work these kids are involved in. Perhaps there could be some soul searching or second guessing for characters like Dick or Tim or Barbara being part of the Bat Family. Greg Weisman stated previously that no speed force exists in the YJ universe and that's fine with me. I prefer Wally be elsewhere before he returns. I'm open to seeing more characters, but there is a risk of the JLU effect in which there are so many heroes that's it's hard to provide adequate characterization for them. I'm also guessing that the events of the video game that was released in conjunction with the show is also considered cannon as was the tie in comic.

I love this Volkswagen commercial which brings back an old Schoolhouse Rock tune: Zero, My Hero.