TV Review: ‘Better Things’ Season 3

A few episodes into the new season of “Better Things,” fed-up mother Sam (creator Pamela Adlon) tries a new tactic to break up one of the countless petty fights between her daughters. Instead of forcing them apart and hoping for the best, she throws up her hands and decides to just let them go at it, […]
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‘Avatar’ Could Have Starred Chris Evans or Channing Tatum

Avatar stars the somewhat bland Sam Worthington as Jake Sully. But at one point, the role almost went to one of two far more charismatic actors. According to Mr. Avatar himself, James Cameron, both Chris Evans and Channing Tatum came very close to landing the lead role, but Worthington ultimately won the filmmaker over. The rest is history. James Cameron has been on an Avatar promotional blitz lately, dishing out details about both the original film, and the upcoming five sequels. While stop...
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Chris Evans and Channing Tantum Were Almost Cast in Avatar

BEGIN SLIDESHOW Chris Evans and Channing Tantum were almost cast in Avatar In a recent interview with Empire, director and visionary James Cameron has revealed that MCU star Chris Evans and 21 Jump Street actor Channing Tatum were the two actors up against Sam Worthington for the lead role of Jake Sully in the original Avatar. PB = PB || {}; PB.gptStandAlone = PB.gptStandAlone || {}; PB.gptAutoRefresh = PB.gptAutoRefresh || {'gptAds':[], 'gptStandAl...
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‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Animated Series Announces Full Cast for Netflix’s Dr. Seuss Adaptation

Netflix first announced a Green Eggs and Ham animated series back in 2015, and now, the dream has become a reality. The series will finally arrive this fall, and in anticipation of that, the streaming service has announced the full cast. They’ve also provided some first look images in the form of character posters. The animation looks to be appropriating Dr. Seuss’ famous style, albeit with a glossier finish. Green Eggs and Ham Adam Devine, Michael Douglas, Ilana Glazer, Diane Keaton, E...
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Green Eggs and Ham: Netflix Reveals Voice Cast for Dr. Seuss Series

Green Eggs and Ham: Netflix reveals voice cast for Dr. Seuss series Netflix has officially announced the star-studded voice cast for their upcoming animated series titled Green Eggs and Ham, based on Dr. Suess’ iconic children’s book of the same name. Pitch Perfect alum Adam Devine and Academy Award winner Michael Douglas (Wall Street) are set to lead the cast as the voices of Sam I am and Guy Am I, respectively. Check out the show’s first teaser below! PB = PB |...
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2019 New York Toy Fair: The Coolest New Toys and Collectibles from Movies & Television

Over the weekend, the 2019 New York Toy Fair revealed an endless amount of toys and collectibles that you’ll see be throwing all your money at. We already shined a special light on some of the cool new Funko POPs on the way this year, including new figures from The Office, The Simpsons, Jaws, Community, Forrest Gump and more. But there was much more than little vinyl figures at the Toy Fair. We’ve assembled our first look at some of the coolest new toys and collectibles that were on display at ...
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AEP promotes two to principal

Angeles Equity Partners has promoted Sameer Patel and Sam Heischuber to principal. Patel joined the private equity firm in 2014 while Heischuber came on board in 2016. PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (AEP), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, today announced Sameer Patel and Sam Heischuber have been promoted to Principal. “We believe Sameer and Sam are accomplished investors with a demonstrated ability to ...
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Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce sales up 43% in Q4, thanks to growing online grocery business

Walmart this morning posted strong holiday sales growth for its holiday quarter, with U.S. sales up 4.2 percent over the same time last year, and a 43 percent rise in Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce sales. The retailer topped analyst expectations, with $138.8 billion in revenue for the quarter, just ahead of the forecasted $138.76 billion; and earnings per share of $1.41, ahead of analysts’ estimates of $1.33. Most notably, Walmart attributed the strong e-commerce growth to the expansion of its grocer...
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SPOTTED – 2/19/2019

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments. Sea Cuisine Everything Bagel Crusted Cod (Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.) The Cowbow Cookie by H-E-B The Mon Cheri Cookie by H-E-B (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.) Diamond Nut Toppings Original Glazed Walnuts Diamond Nut Toppings Original Glazed Pecans Diamond Nut Toppings Butter Roasted...
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Rock Cobbler 6.0

Over a week after the event you have probably seen and read enough Rock Cobbler 6.0 Race Reports to have a good understanding of how it was the mudpocolypse of 2019 and how this year we got to ride through Race Director, Sam Ames, house! But if you haven’t here’s mine.I’ve been fortunate, I think that is the right word, to have ridden 3 out of 6 of the last Cobbler’s, my streak was broken last year with pesky work getting in the way and making adult decisions. Each year the race gets weirder whi...
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SPOTTED: Reese’s Thins

Don’t worry. These don’t only come in tubs. They’re also available in smaller resealable bags. But they are Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, so you might as well just buy the tub, if you can. There’s also a Dark Chocolate Reese’s Thins. (Spotted by Jason L at Sam’s Club.) Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the su...
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HPE wants British ex-CFO to testify in UK Autonomy lawsuit before Uncle Sam sentences him

UK court told firm wants Sushovan Hussain on stand in case he's handed jail time HPE wants Sushovan Hussain, convicted ex-CFO of infamous British software company Autonomy, to give evidence in HPE's UK lawsuit against former Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch before his own potential US prison sentence.…
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Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Feb. 18-25, 2019

  Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association meets on Feb. 20 at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. (Google Street View)   Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences plus the potential for positive personal and community enrichment. Here are this week’s, and upcoming, get-togethers.   Cancer Screenings – What you Need to Know: Dr. Jarod DuVall, an internist at UCLA, discusses guidelines and recommendations for cancer screenings, 2-3:30 p.m....
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This live session will encapsulate you with it’s beauty

We are so thrilled to present you with the entire, wonderful session with Sam Brockington. Hailing from Devon, Sam Brockington is a force to be reckoned with on the folk inspired singer/songwriter front. With driving riffs, well rounded compositions and a voice that is sure to blow your socks off, we think that this will be a defining year for Sam’s music and his inevitable journey towards greatness! We had a lot of fun with Sam and his band. Keep your eyes peeled for all of ...
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44% of Americans pay no income tax. Refunds remain focus for many of the rest

There's better news for taxpayers this week. Internal Revenue Service data for the second week of the 2019 tax filing season shows a slightly larger refund amount. When the IRS released its first-week data, which covered 2018 tax returns filed by Feb. 1, the number of 1040s submitted and processed, as well as the number of refunds and average amount of those fewer checks, were dramatically lower than at the same time last year. That led to much grumbling by filers and arguments among supporters...
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Join Sam’s Club for $45 & Get $45 Free to Spend in Store

Join Sam’s Club for $45 & Get $45 Free to Spend in Store Join Sam’s Club today for $45, and get a $45 Sam’s Club credit back! The $45 credit will be automatically deducted through Instant Savings at checkout when you purchase at least $45 in eligible product on your first visit. Your membership will pay […].Brought to you by: Frugal Focus
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Dennis McCarthy: A cruise down Van Nuys Blvd.’s memory lane

Tom Whitebirch pulled his 2015 GMC Acadia to the curb in front of Keyes Motors on Van Nuys Boulevard last week, and saw in his mind’s eye a short, fat kid wearing red and white checkered overalls holding up a hamburger on a plate, smiling at him. He’s not 82 now, he’s 16 – driving his 1941 Mercury Coupe with a powder blue paint job he paid $200 bucks for in 1953. Not the paint job, the whole car. A Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant used to be right here. It’s where all his pals in the Jesters, Hi Hats, a...
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School drops case of student who bloodied Silent Sam statue

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill hearings panel has dismissed an honor court case against a graduate student who colored a Confederate statue on campus with ink and blood. The News and Observer reports a letter sent to student Maya Little said the panel voted to dismiss the case Thursday. […]
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Owe Uncle Sam at tax time? Here are some ways to pay

By now, everyone knows that a lot of taxpayers are getting the worst news ever at filing time. They owe the U.S. Treasury money. We can debate the reasons for the unexpected tax bills ad infinitum. Withholding tables were rejiggered in 2018 following the changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Itemized deductions and exemptions were reduced or eliminated by that tax legislation. Taxpayers didn't adjust their withholding to get their paycheck amounts more in line with the new law. The botto...
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The robot helping a seven-year-old boy go to school

Seven-year-old Sam, who is being treated for leukaemia, gets to 'be' in the classroom with the help of a robot.
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WATCH: Sam Altman is building artificial intelligence to make the world a better place

Sam says he'll always be grateful to the internet for helping him come out of the closet.
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Announcement: Let’s Help Envision Take FLYTE

Posted: 2/14/2019 | February 14th, 2019 As travelers, we constantly meet people from around the world and experience cultures and values different than our own. I think that is why we travelers tend to (generally) be more open-minded. We want to see the differences in the world. Traveling gives us a broader perspective and understanding of life, the world, the people in it, and, often most importantly, ourselves. Three years ago I started FLYTE, the Foundation for Learning and Youth Travel Ed...
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Arsenal fans furious as Gunners humiliated by BATE Borisov

Bad day at the office Arsenal fans are not happy in the slightest tonight as the Gunners were beaten by Belarusian side BATE Borisov in the Europa League. The Gunners travelled to Belarus expected to dominate the game and probably win comfortably, with BATE having not played a competitive game since their clash with PAOK back in December. Though, that was not the case with Arsenal falling to a 1-0 defeat. LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 25: Unai Emery, manager of Arsenal gestures during the Premier L...
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Coachella festival memories: Roger Waters and the escape of the flying pig

In April, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will kick off its 20th year. As the festival gets closer, we’re revisiting some of our coverage over the years. (We’ve already posted photos from the very first Coachella, as well as all of the headlining performances from 1999-2009 and 2010-2018.) Nothing in the world looks like the Empire Polo Club in Indio during Coachella so we asked current and former members of our talented photo team to share their favorite memories and images and the...
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US counterintelligence agent helped Iran lob cyber-bombs at America, say Uncle Sam's lawyers

Prosecutors accuse Monica Witt of helping Tehran target her former colleagues US prosecutors on Wednesday announced the indictment of a former US counterintelligence agent on charges of helping Iran conduct cyberattacks on her former colleagues.…
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National Taxpayer Advocate wants IRS activities protected from future government shutdowns

Open-close sign via Giphy.com The drama continues in Washington, D.C., as far as keeping the federal government open. It looked like, despite some grumbling from all sides, that a bipartisan, bicameral deal reached this week would keep all of the federal government open past Feb. 15. We all need to keep our fingers (and toes) crossed that it happens, especially those of us — which mean most Americans — who deal with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS obviously among those pushing for a reso...
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PERFECTVILLE PODCAST: COACH FLO

Sam and Chris discuss their (delayed) thoughts on The Super Bowl, Coach Brian Flores' first press conference as The Dolphins Head Coach, and why his staff differs from previous first year Dolphins coach's staffs. Plus, Chris throws out a ne
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Experiencing Sisterhood on a Surf and Yoga Retreat

I bobbed in the ocean, sitting on my board, breathing heavy from the paddle out past the break. I already felt like giving up, but my eyes were zeroed in on the horizon, squinting away the sunrise. My brain was on overdrive. This one? Too big. This one? No, wait…maybe…no. This one? No, I can’t do this! This one? Yes, …wait…shit…yes. I quickly did my sitting turn I had learned and lay down on my board. I scoot into position with my toes on the back of the board tense and ready. I take a deep brea...
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Two former Capital producers join Absolute Radio

Rob Watson is joining Absolute Radio as Programme Manager, whilst Sam Van Geffen joins as Producer of the Dave Berry Breakfast show. Formerly an Executive Producer of Capital/Capital Extra, Rob will replace Dave Masterman who leaves the station in February. Rob will be responsible for developing and mentoring new on-air/off-air talent as well as leading upcoming major station initiatives and integrated branded content partnerships. Sam Van Geffen was most recently producer of the Capital Brea...
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Can You Hedge Retirement Risk If Your Employer Is Uncle Sam?

If a time comes when you can’t rely on Washington to pay what it owes you, a whole lot of other things may have gone wrong, too.
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