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You're right about the way some detectives have a fixed idea about the way a person reacts, especially people who have learned to shut down in times of crisis rather than show emotion. Or who get tongue-tied and nervous during interrogation, which could be an ingrained fear of authority. But fake crying? That's intentional deception. When these fools sit there with Keith (or whoever) and do such bad acting I have to wonder if they got kicked out of the drama club in high school. Some of those 911 calls are priceless, too.

Another one bites the dust. According to Marcus on Twitter (I am totally stalking this man) he no longer has anything to do with Artistic Stitch. His other words on the subject were "what a mess" and "more lies".

I'm pretty sure the only experience on Becky's LinkedIn is West End, so maybe she was a SAHM and this is her first foray into the working world. Some people make a great transition but imo Becky's not quite ready for prime time. At least she and John didn't pull a Skullduggery and tell the Larkin's people to justify why West End should bother to do business with them. So it's a step up. :) (it's not just technology - last week I got in a mixed martial arts contest with a filing cabinet)

A little late to the party with this episode, but I was both horrified and fascinated by the killer's statement that he got tired of having feelings so he decided to stop having them. I wish they had delved a bit into that, maybe an interview with a forensic psychologist, because that was a real "wow" moment. Regarding the way certain religions get more of a mention, my impression/assumption is that certain religions - such a Mormonism or JW - are considered to be the cornerstone of an adherent's every day life, and the church community tends to dominate their social life, even sometimes to the point of insularity. Whereas someone, say a Methodist or Episcopalian, can go to church on Sunday and that's it for the week. And I mean no disrespect to Methodists or Episcopalians! If someone of a certain denomination were to be heavily involved with their church or very very strict with their faith it would get a mention, imo. Just like a bunch of these people might golf, but the show won't mention it unless golf is a big part of their daily life. Anyway, that's my theory. :)

According to Becky on another site she and John were told out of the blue that they had a sales meeting and had to meet Marcus in 15 minutes, so they had no time to prepare. That's assuming Becky's side of the story is correct. Which still doesn't explain why she didn't know how to speak to a customer and field basic questions. The deleted scenes are wowzers. Becky has a ring given to her by her mother - that looks exactly like an engagement ring - that John says she used to wear when out in public with him. John had a minor meltdown over trying to print an envelope. After John got caught out about calling brokers and then said he wouldn't sell to Marcus, Marcus said he's getting into coffee either way and he will now make it his business to kick John's butt (in business). Cringe, cringe and cringe. Mind you, I wouldn't want cameras around when I get in a fight with my printer. :)

LOL I just realized I didn't clarify whether the crust falls apart because it's so elastic that it tears, or because it's so dry that it cracks, or just separates all over. Different issues. Anyway, I second the Joy of Cooking recipe or a lot of the old standbys. For some reason people think a pie crust is more daunting than it really is. Although i had one disaster and to this day I blame the package of flour. :)

I know! It's a giveaway each time, along with the bit of clothing we can see around the neck and shoulders (prison garb) and the generic or blurred background when they cut to the interviewer. Maybe they should make each participant dress alike so we have more guessing to do. :) With all these crime shows on t.v. you would think that by now people (criminals) would have figured out that the world knows fake crying when it sees it. No tears, no red or runny nose, no cracking voice... have we learned nothing from the days of Susan Smith? It amused me no end that a neighbor saw her standing calmly on the lawn when she was talking to the 911 operator. Maybe she thought she was wearing a cloak of invisibility.

Yeah, I don't know if the sugar is the real issue but it would be an adjustment (assuming they're doing everything else right). If your friends like a sweetened crust they may want to try an Amish or Mennonite recipe - those folks don't fool around when it comes to baked goods! And I'm pretty sure they use regular old sugar. :)

So glad there are skeptics here! It's hard to discuss Oak Island some places without being accused of trying to cover up the truth - lol. (What's the secret Illuminati handshake, you guys? Is there a dress code?) This show would be much improved if they invited Giorgio Tsoukalis to help dig. :) Anyway Joe Nickell did a great article for Skeptical Inquirer. It's a bit of a read but well worth it if you're interested. His conclusion: In any event, the evidence indicates a strong Masonic connection to the Oak Island enigma. Others have noted this link but unfortunately also believed in an actual treasure of some sort concealed in a man-made shaft or tunnel (Crooker 1993; Finnan 1997; Sora 1999; Rosenbaum 1973). Only by understanding both pieces of the puzzle and fitting them together correctly can the Oak Island mystery finally be solved. In summary, therefore, I suggest first that the “Money Pit” and “pirate tunnels” are nothing of the sort but are instead natural formations. Secondly, I suggest that much of the Oak Island saga-certain reported actions and alleged discoveries-can best be understood in light of Freemasonry's Secret Vault allegory. Although it is difficult to know at this juncture whether the Masonic elements were opportunistically added to an existing treasure quest or whether the entire affair was a Masonic creation from the outset, I believe the mystery has been solved. The solution is perhaps an unusual one but no more so than the saga of Oak Island itself. http://www.csicop.org/si/show/secrets_of_oak_island

Wow! My first (best) guess is that they didn't use a sugar with a fine enough grain. They might want to try it with baker's sugar instead of regular granulated sugar. I prefer an unsweetened crust, though, so I don't tend to use Ina's recipe. Since we're coming up on comfort food season and the holidays I thought I'd share this recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cauliflower-gratin-recipe.html#! I've made this for pot luck and love it because it's pretty simple, travels well, is rich and comforting (it's Ina so not a diet food), and there have never, ever been left-overs... including the people who thought they didn't like cauliflower and went for second servings. :) If you can find rennet-free gruyere then this is also a great option for vegetarians. As per usual freshly grated nutmeg is best but honestly it would work just fine with store bought. This has become one of my go-to winter side dishes because I've actually had requests.

Maybe I shouldn't admit that this made me laugh so hard I couldn't answer the phone, but in my defense you were talking about Neil. I had high hopes that Kelly would continue the reality-checkin' she started in Jack's office and show up in the Jabot hallway to remind Victoria of all the things HER parents have done over the years. Maureen's transgression is small potatoes in comparison and at least she (allegedly) had a good excuse. Maybe Victoria can think about that while she hangs out with the utility brooms.

Not just the nasally tone, the VOLUME. Her voice was always turned up to 11. (also, the whole cockamamie story about being raised on a tugboat) Still, give me that season over the current season any day of the fashion week.

I agree. It was weird - was he trying to hide something or was he just being disrespectful, like "shush, woman, I'm doing the talking here". It would have been nice if Marcus spent more time holding their feet to the fire on business issues. Here's a funny thing: Becky is not listed on their website. Her son is, and John is, but there is no mention of her on the "about us" page or the "our story" page. Was she just manufactured drama by the producers??? And no mention of a sales manager on their site, for that matter. :) I prefer the eps like Mr. Green Tea or Key Lime Pie where the owners need someone like Marcus Lemonis, not Iyanla Fix My Life.

I agree that's a problem, and more to the point it's a problem not knowing how to answer a potential customer's questions. I get that sales isn't everyone's thing (it sure ain't my thing!) but I didn't get the impression Becky was leading on that pitch. A small business owner should be able to - needs to be able to - attend a meeting with a potential client and field questions appropriately. Those were softball questions, like what happens if the equipment breaks and what's the timeline on a custom blend. They shouldn't need any prep time to know how to answer about basic procedures. And to top it all off, didn't Becky say she handles sales and client management when asked by Marcus? I get that the roles weren't clearly defined (hello, disaster) but I thought she claimed to do that, along with John. Cringe-fest, this episode.

I'm not so worried about those flowers going to waste. I know a writer who is friends with a chef and when he's invited to the set of a shoot he gets to eat some of the food when they're done. People are offered it before it's just tossed. I can't imagine why it wouldn't be the same with flowers. IIRC Ina visited France when Jeffrey was in Paris during the Vietnam War. They were young newlyweds and in love and it was a very special time for her. It also opened her eyes to the way the French eat and that's when she discovered Julia child. No wonder it has a special place in her heart and is perhaps idealized. Unless I've recalled this all incorrectly - lol.

I know, right?!?!?! Out of all the crap that happened in this episode, for some reason that was what bugged my eyes out the most. Mainly at Becky. John at least made an attempt to make it look sort of business casual, but Becky was dressed to clean out her garage. Followed up by her destructive answers to the potential customers' questions. Wtf. Marcus should have walked out as soon as they told him about the weird love triangle - it was another Worldwide Trailers mess. Btw, on Twitter he says they're still calling him. Yeesh.

Ah yes, the narcissist speaks. It's never about her or her choices/actions, it's always everyone else. At least the kids will get a break from her while she's filming. Here's hoping Gilbert Gottfried has a field day with her.

Hey, I was IMPRESSED that the Fisher Price My First Perfume Lab comes with a lab coat! Safety goggles sold separately, I suppose. I have never cared about Kelly until this scene, and then I was cheering. Can she please appear in some other scenes with other characters who need a reality check? Start with Victor and work her way down... And yeah, um, about Phyllis's scary, threatening freak out... it didn't make a lot of sense to me in the context of that scene. Also on the subject of Phyllis: the minute Billy told her that Delia was killed was the moment she needed to SHUT UP about Kelly and all that shit. The way she gave her condolences as an after thought when he left? Ugh. (I just googled Wisconsin castles. Jesus christ it really is a thing. WHY.)

BathKol, I totally get where you're coming from. Unless his personality is completely different off camera. Please note I'm talking about his disposition, not his hearing disability. Although I'm sure the latter had a hand in shaping the former, as all our life experiences do. He doesn't want to be coddled or treated differently, so I won't temper my opinion or walk on eggshells anymore than I would with other contestants who I feel aren't suited (no pun intended) for the big leagues based on what we see filmed. Frankly I think a lot of the past discussion about Justin - on other boards, not here - is condescending. There. Now he can prove me wrong. :)

The back view of that hideosity was priceless. We actually paused the DVR and gazed in amazement. And shock. This is a design show for god's sake! Is is possible she is very, very unpopular on set and the stylists are getting their revenge?

Marcus is addressing the vendor issue on his Twitter account. Here but this is what the conversation looks like from November 9th: Random Person: Tell me it's not true that Swansons didn't receive any $ from you or the show when trying to pay off vendors Marcus: of course not. I don't hand money out without an agreement. Not a charity Random Person: So why have her call vendors to promise immed payment when no $ available? Don't get it. Marcus: they were getting funds from the closing. Offered deposit to handle. They wouldn't agree. Total bs Random Person: so then it was premature to call the vendors, and you helping her in the background? Marcus: nope. She needed to call. They agreed to the deposit and then changed story. It's that simple Not sure I understand the deposit angle, but imo Marcus still has more credibility than they do.

I know what you mean! And out here (meaning Cali) I hear "inslt" instead of "insult". But with Alyssa imo it's her whole fake, stiff-jawed, stilted way of speaking - I think she'd do better to just own her real accent. But then I think she'd do better to get a new wardrobe, too... Nah, Triumph would hump her to death. "This is a lotta pork... FOR ME TO POOP ON!" (but I love Miss Piggy and it was great when they had her as a judge)

The awkward/gross family kiss-a-thon made it to Gawker: The Horny Duggar Family Can't Stop Inappropriately Kissing On Instagram http://gawker.com/the-horny-duggar-family-cant-stop-inappropriately-kissi-1656790757

I'm pretty sure she has affected this weird way of speaking in an attempt to mask her natural Staten-Island-by-way-of-Brooklyn accent. I sure hope she did this on her own and not with a dialect coach because yeesh it's awful. But no more awful than her fashion sense, which is pretty hilarious given the theme of this show. Not happy to see Helen back, not happy to see Kate Pannekoeken, not happy to see Patricia, not happy to see Gunnar... not wowed by any of the designs thus far... And who will follow in Snooki's illustrious guest judge footsteps? I'm praying for Triumph The Insult Comedy Dog.

I feel your pain! Now I go to someone who left a very high end salon in our city and opened her own small atelier with one other partner. So only two chairs, no staff of thousands - just a very private, pampering experience for the same price you would pay at her old salon. She doesn't book people on top of each other, either, even though it means longer hours for her. And guess what? She is always, always booked. Unique Salon (what's unique about it?) is in a Long Island strip mall with a tacky scrolling sign in the window. They'd better have AMAZING stylists at terrific prices if they're going to squeeze so many chairs into that space, because unlike East Texas there is plenty of competition. I hope they're not counting on Erika Cole by Raquel to drive customers. Marcus is trying to vouch for them on Twitter by saying they cut his hair. Uh... he doesn't HAVE any hair to cut! lol