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Saturday, January 16th, 2010
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Have you ever had a favorite actor/actress join a TV show you love?
Cast additions happen all the time and sometimes it’s a face you are quite familiar with and maybe even very excited about. Has this happened to you? Count only additions to shows in progress. Having a favorite person get a brand new show from pilot onward doesn’t count.
Mine (in no order):
Tom Selleck joins “Las Vegas” (2007)
Emily Van Camp joins “Brothers & Sisters” (2007)
Claudia Black joins “Stargate SG-1″ (2006)
Amanda Tapping joins “Stargate Atlantis” (2007)
David Anders & Kristen Bell join “HEROES” (2007)
Rocky Carroll joins “NCIS” (2008)
Best cast additions of people whose work I wasn’t familiar with:
Jack Coleman on “HEROES” (2006), Previously recurring
Brian Austin Green on “The Sarah Connor Chronicles” (2008), Previously recurring (Yes I haven’t seen one 90210 episode)
Aya Sumika on “Numb3rs” (2008), Previously recurring
i agree with david anders and especially kristen bell on heroes, kristen especially brought a spark to the show when it was dangerously close to dying. she is now my favourite character by a long way. and david anders played an interesting villain, very different and more charming and roguish than sylar. also, the consequences of his power on his psyche is very interesting as well. i also love brian austin greens work on sarah connor. particularly the moment in the first season when he shows john his father in the finale. that was exceptionally well acted. hes been a great addition to the cast. cant believe hes banging megan fox in real life tho, lucky guy….otherwise….charlize theron on arrested development was a perfect fit, sweet and adorable and massively sexy. also, spike was a great addition to the cast of buffy, he ended up being the emotional rock of the show
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Best Shopping In Austin
When you think of Austin, Texas, you might think of cowboys, Tex-Mex cuisine, and the University of Texas Longhorns. Although Austin is certainly the home to all of those things, it is also home to a surprising variety of retail stores. Austin has become a premier shopping destination for fashion lovers and bargain hunters alike. Whether you call Austin home or just your home away from home, you will certainly want to make time to explore some of Austin’s best shopping destinations.
No matter what is on your personal shopping list, Austin has a store that will carry what you need. Upscale shoppers should definitely visit The Domain, which is one of Austin’s newest shopping destinations. The Domain is home to upscale boutiques such as Tiffany & Company, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton. Once you finish your shopping for the day, you can enjoy a four-star steak dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. If you would rather shop at a more traditional mall, stop by Barton Creek Mall. Barton Creek Mall houses more than 180 shops, including major retailers such as Macy’s and Dillard’s.
If Austin is only your temporary home, you will certainly want to bring back souvenirs of your trip for friends and family. You can bring back the most unique souvenirs by shopping at one of Austin’s many boutique shops. South Congress Avenue Shopping on South Congress Avenue is home to many funky shops, including Uncommon Objects where you can buy handcrafted, up-cycled gifts and home decor. In addition to specialty shops, SoCo Shopping Center has a wide variety of local eateries where you can grab a quick bite or a full meal.
During the summer months, the Austin Farmer’s Market offers a variety of locally-produced fruits and vegetables. The Farmer’s Market has two Saturday locations and a Wednesday location, so no matter where you stay in Austin, there should be a convenient location near you. In addition to fruits and vegetables many local artisans sell their handicrafts at the farmer’s market. You can pick up a variety of items that will add a charming touch to your home.
If you enjoy hunting for a great bargain, you should definitely make time for some of Austin’s thrift stores. Consignment stores generally sell more current fashions and more designer labels. Goodbye-Hello Upscale Consignment & Resale located at 10030 Manchaca in Austin is known for its helpful staff and wide variety of merchandise. Goodbye-Hello Upscale Consignment & Resale offers home furnishings and furniture in addition to their clothing and accessories. For the vintage fashion lover, they also offer a limited selection of vintage apparel. If you want a larger selection of vintage clothing, Blue Velvet Vintage Clothing is a local favorite. Located at 217 W. North Loop next to Epoch Coffee, Blue Velvet Vintage Clothing has been named the best vintage clothing store in Austin six times by the The Austin Chronicle Readers’ Poll. Customers rave about the variety of offerings and the affordable prices. If you want a truly unique piece of clothing, this is the place to find it.
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The Rock on Retirement!!!?
During an interview with The houston chronicle talking about his new Disney film “The Game Plan”, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reiterated that he is completely done with professional wrestling. When asked about the business, he said, “My grandfather (Peter Maivia) and father (Rocky Johnson) wrestled. I grew up with wrestling. But wrestling was something where I always wanted to keep growing. I had the opportunity to wrestle with the best – Hulk Hogan, Mick Foley, Steve Austin, Undertaker and Bill Goldberg. But once I wrestled all the guys I wanted to wrestle, I realized that I couldn’t grow any more with wrestling. The reason people still ask if I’m coming back is because I never made a big production of my retirement like a lot of guys do. I just wanted to quietly get out. I quietly walked away.”
His retirement is old news.
This is a statement, where is your question?
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