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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) – An Islamic bank located in Abu Dhabi. The founding shareholders of ADIB are members of the ruling family, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and prominent UAE nationals. In 2010, ADIB was named "The Best Islamic Bank" in the region by the Banker Middle East magazine. ADIB has international locations in Egypt, Iraq, Qatar and the United Kingdom.
Al Hilal Bank was founded on June 19, 2008 and is a 100% government-owned Islamic bank. The Bank has 20 branches and over 100 ATMs across the country. In 2015, it was named "Best Islamic Financial Institution" in the UAE by Global Finance magazine and "Best Islamic Asset Management Company" by International Finance Magazine.
Citibank UAE – The branch of Citibank N.A. USA. Citibank has been present in the United Arab Emirates since 1964 when it opened its first branch in Dubai. Citi has been present in the Middle East since 1955 and offers full range corporate and investment banking services in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Pakistan, Morocco and Algeria.
Dubai Bank – A modern Islamic bank providing corporate and personal banking services. The Bank was established in 2002 and operates through more than 20 branches across the country.
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) – An Islamic bank in Dubai, established in 1975. DIB is a public joint stock company and one of the largest sharia-compliant lenders in the United Arab Emirates. As of August 18, 2016, it had a market capitalization of AED 27.7 billion (US$7.5 billion).
Emirates NBD – One of the largest banking groups in the Middle East by total assets. It was created in 2007 through the merger of Emirates Bank International and the National Bank of Dubai (NBD). As of June 2015, the company had assets of AED 388.1 billion (US$105.7 billion), loans of AED 256.2 billion (US$69.8 billion) and deposits of AED 274.4 billion (US$74.7 billion). The Group operates in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Singapore and the United Kingdom and has representative offices in India, China and Indonesia.
First Gulf Bank (FGB) – One of the largest equity based banks in the UAE, established in 1979. The bank is owned by several sons of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
HSBC Bank Middle East (UAE Branch) – HSBC is the largest and most widely represented international bank in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates represents a key part of HSBC's business.
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), founded in 1968, is one of the World's 50 Safest Banks according to Global Finance. NBAD's long-term ratings are: AA- (S&P), Aa3 (Moody's), and AA- (Fitch). This is one of the strongest ratings among the Middle Eastern financial institutions. As of June 30, 2015, NBAD had total assets of AED 392.6 billion (US$106.9 billion).
Noor Islamic Bank (NIB) – A Shari'a compliant commercial bank, established in 2007. It is owned by Emirates Investment Authority and Noor Investment Group.
RAKBANK – The trading name of the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah. The Bank provides retail and corporate banking services through a network of more than 30 branches. The company was founded in 1976 and is based in the emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah, the UAE. RAKBANK is 52.8% owned by the Government of Ras Al-Khaimah.
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) – An Islamic bank headquartered in the emirate of Sharjah, the UAE. The Bank provides a diverse range of Sharia'a compliant retail, commercial, corporate, investment and international banking services. As of June 30, 2015, it had total assets of AED 27.8 billion.
Union National Bank – One of the leading local banks in the UAE with 110 retail branches and business offices, 257 ATMs and over 1,840 employees. It also has overseas branches in Egypt, Qatar and Kuwait as well as a representative office in China. UNB was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
United Arab Bank was founded in 1975 and is based in Sharjah, the UAE. The company provides commercial and retail banking services through a network of over 30 offices across the Emirates. In 2015, UAB was named Best Retail Bank in the UAE and Most Innovative SME Bank at Banker Middle East Industry Awards.


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I finally got to meet Nate Riggs last week and he's exactly as I expected.
Funny, charming, smart, and (yes, I'll admit it) really good looking.
He works and lives in Columbus and helped last week's #FollowFriday, Michael Bowers, figure out the educational tracks for the Ohio Growth Summit, get the speakers secured, and organize the topics. He even moderated some of the panels, which he was really good at doing.
When I arrived at the conference, the content educational track he was moderating had already begun so I snuck in the back and sat at a table where I wouldn't disturb anyone with my tardiness.
The panel was really good and I was taking lots of notes to bring back to the office.
About 10 minutes before lunch, a new friend, Dave Hunegnaw, came into the room and kneeled beside me to chat.
I was chatting with him when the panel ended and Nate was announcing lunch to the attendees. Before he did, though, he said, "Everyone stand up, turn around, and wave hello to this afternoon's keynote, Gini Dietrich."
Everyone did and I was busy chatting with Dave. Nice going, Gin!
I relate that story because what I love most about Nate is he knows how to give me a hard time. And that was the epitome of giving me a hard time.
But moderating panels and embarrassing me isn't all Nate does. Until recently, he ran his own business, but with three boys (two five year olds and a baby) he decided he needed to have some more stability and consistency.
He sold his business to The Karcher Group, a web marketing firm, and now is their director of social business. And he is flourishing. When I asked him how it is to be working for someone again, a sparkle hit his eye and he grinned as he told me how well things are going.
You can find Nate all over the web, including Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo (where you'll see a video with me; skip to the very end to see the outtakes), Quora, Google+, and his blog.
And, if you ever have the chance to see him speak, even if he's simply moderating a panel, I highly recommend it. He's one of the best I've ever seen.
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I'm on it. Hi, Nate!
@KenMueller You're such a good man!
@ginidietrich If I had a nickel for every time a woman told me that…
@KenMueller You'd have a nickel?
@ginidietrich @KenMueller good story… that's not REALLY busting chops, Gert… he went light on you…
@ginidietrich No. 15-cents. Jerk.
@ginidietrich @KenMueller OMG! You guys just made me laugh! Out loud, too!
@faybiz @KenMueller Oh it is in front of 200 people without seeming like a complete jerk. It was sufficient enough to embarrass the crap out of me for not paying attention.
@ginidietrich @KenMueller you embarrass easily, always fun
This is a great post. I was lucky enough to be able to meet him IRL and this describes perfectly the guy I met. 🙂
@KenMueller Hi Ken! 🙂
I totally agree with this recommendation. I think one of Nate's first presentations was at the Ohio Growth Summit in 2009. When he was done the keynote for that year, Chris Brogan, told me that I didn't need to bring him into speak because Nate had it all. Since then Nate has been an integral part of the Summit and a go to person for me any time I am looking for advice social media and content marketing. He is an absolute MUST follow!!!
@MichaelBowers He is really good! I agree with Chris on that one.
@ginidietrich @MichaelBowers I heard Gini was trying to hire him away for the Illinois Growth Summit.
@MichaelBowers You know, that year I had been speaking at chambers and to small groups at Panara, but OGS was the first time I was on a stage with presenter monitors (#FTW) and in front of hundreds of people. Not to mention Chris (who I've always looked up to) was sitting down in front — I was absolutely terrified…
Happy to connect with you, nateriggs ! I see you enjoy teasing @ginidietrich as much as I do. We'll get along just fine. 🙂
@jasonkonopinski Oh good. Something you have in common.
@ginidietrich There's bound to be more than just THAT.
@jasonkonopinski If people don't tease Gini I begin to wonder…
@TheJackB @jasonkonopinski Seriously.
@ginidietrich @jasonkonopinski Fortunately you are good natured about it.
@jasonkonopinski Heck yes! But, I am waiting for the payback eventually. It will come when I least expect it…
@nateriggs I made one comment in a blog post about crying during Steel Magnolias and she grabbed onto that one like a bulldog. 🙂
All checked in at sites for @nateriggs . It wasn't enough that davehunegnaw was on his knees to address @ginidietrich now she has gentlemen announcing her mere presence. I just adore the mid-west hospitality.
@annelizhannan AND…Michael Bowers parked my car at the conference and Dave parked my car at the after-party. I could get used to that!
@ginidietrich That does not surprise me…do they toss flowers as you walk? And when you get home all those sloppy kisses from the pup. You are one lucky lady.
@annelizhannan No flowers, but I think I'll add that to my speaker's requirement list!
@ginidietrich @annelizhannan didn't the paying attendees have to pay $45 to park and then walk 18 blocks in the heat to the event?
@HowieSPM What's your point?
@ginidietrich We focus on stellar customer service in Columbus!
I love me some Nate Riggs…Good call Gini!! 🙂
@Marcus_Sheridan I love me some Nate Riggs, too. Great. Another thing we can compete on.
@Marcus_Sheridan Okay … now I officially owe you a beer in NYC next week 🙂
I couldn't agree with you more, Gini. nateriggs has endless energy and a passion for sharing new ideas that has helped our company for years. Great choice for #FF!
@samfalletta AND I got to meet you because of him!
@samfalletta Thanks dude. One of the other things that was awesome about OGS is that we finally had some time to catch up. It's amazing how busy things can get and then next thing you know, it's been months since you've seen people. I enjoyed getting to hang out again! Your stuff on the middle panel was content gold for folks who are ready to actually go about getting their businesses to 'be social'.
No doubt. It was definitely too long between visits. Check in next time you're in town and I'll be sure to do the same.
Buckeye Power!!! Nate has been very good to me. I'm horribly jealous you got to meet him! Although I guess one could argue I kind of suck for not making it down to the conference. Well, we'll just scoot on by that one 🙂
Too much awesomeness for one post right here. Happy Friday, all!
@margieclayman You need to go next year. It's the best conference I've attended, to date.
@ginidietrich I will make it a priority!
@margieclayman Hey, here's an idea for next year — will you do a talk at #OGS13? It's @MichaelBowers , but I'll bet if we poked him enough he'd be happy to give you the floor. 🙂
@nateriggs @MichaelBowers Wowee!!!!!!
Man, that is one awesome photo – look at those happy kids and dad. 🙂
@Lisa Gerber Right?! I didn't know if it was appropriate to use, but what the heck!
@ginidietrich @Lisa Gerber they are rent-a-kids right?
@HowieSPM @ginidietrich @Lisa Gerber – those are some VERY expensive rent-a-kids. I should just consider buying them but I hear the costs really go out of whack during the high school and college years… 😉
@nateriggs Nate – you totally could have borrowed mine for the photo free of charge… Not sure how I could have gotten by them for a day or two, but I would have figured it out….
@ginidietrich @Lisa Gerber I don't think anything would be more appropriate than that. The little guy is Max. He's the common denominator in our blended family. The one that looks like me is Kaden (mine genetically). He just graduated Kindergarten yesterday evening (yes, they do that WITH cap and gown apparently). Jacob is the dark complected one who's the middle kid. He and I chose to become father and son. 🙂
@HowieSPM @ginidietrich @Lisa Gerber I am sad to report that we are down to two dogs now. Bruce ate Dozer, the Chihuahua I brought back from my time down south… 😉
@nateriggs You're right … we did all walk away with some great ideas. And I have an awesome photo of me arguing with Anthony!
I'm thinking of applying for the position of Gini's party parker.
@Robb_Wexler I'm waiting for your resume.
Great #FF @ginidietrich! @nateriggs is an awesome guy!
@terreece You're not so bad yourself!
Sounds like a quality guy indeed. Ohio really took care of you, huh? There really are some good peeps in the O and thanks for sharing them with the rest of your audience.
Nice to meet you Nate; don't let up on giving Gini a hard time or she will think you don't like her anymore…….:).
@bdorman264 haha. I will make sure not to let up 😉
@bdorman264 Who is this?
@ginidietrich The Invisible one…….
Great recommendation! I've been drinking the @nateriggs Kool-Aid since we were fierce and friendly competitors during the 2011 Chevy SXSW road trip. He and his other Columbus teammates were some of the nicest people I met during that trip last year. Oh yeah, he's kinda smart when it comes to social media and online marketing, too. 😉
@Nikki Little @nateriggs HAHAHAHAH! Yes! That was fun to watch, too!
Nate is awesome. He's one of those people that is just as awesome…no more awesome then you hope and think he will be when you meet him in person. Good #FF pick Gin, even if I am a little late to the party!
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Yes, it is true. I, as a Haredi with right wing political leanings, stood on the same stage with representatives of Yisrael Chofshit, Hitorirut Yerushalayim, and Meretz – three secular and very left wing groups – at the massive rally in Bet Shemesh on the last night of Chanukah. I have received a lot of criticism for doing so but maintain that it was not only the right thing to do but the only thing to do to save our city.
I could have focused on the issues which separate myself and most residents of Bet Shemesh from those groups and not worked together with them. However, history has shown that if Jews had not been willing to put aside ideological differences to unite surrounding the things we agree upon, we would not have a State of Israel, we would not have a functional government, and the Jewish people would be doomed for destruction. And, Bet Shemesh would be in real trouble.
The Talmud is very clear that just as people's faces are different, so are their ideologies. God created the Jewish people as twelve tribes, each with its own perspectives and focus. Our challenge is to find a way to put those differences and work together to achieve progress and success. How did Agudat Israel join together with the vehemently anti-religious communists to sign the Israel Declaration of Independence? How did the Allies join with Russians to defeat the Nazis? The answer is – necessity. The Nazis needed to be defeated so arch enemies joined together to do it. The Jews needed a homeland so Jews from all backgrounds united together to make it happen.
Residents of Bet Shemesh had two pressing issues on the table as of just a few weeks ago. First, extremists were causing trauma to little girls through their verbal assaults with police refusing to arrest them because "it was just verbal". Second, the national government was in cahoots with local authorities to build future neighborhoods for Haredim alone. (No one is against construction for Haredim. The issue is not building for the rest of the city's many populations as well). These were real threats to our city's present and future.
We had to do something to change the tide. Our efforts on our own to address both situations were not yielding fruit. However, as a result of our partnering with the secular and left wing groups to organize a nationally televised rally, both issues were brought to the national agenda. Now, because of our efforts, the police have committed to arrest anyone who merely screams at a girl. Success for our present! The national government now wants to work with us to build future neighborhoods for all populations. Success for our future! If the partnerships which helped bring this success mean that I and other rally organizers are labeled as "foolish," or "naïve," we wear those labels with pride.
Let it be clear. Religious extremism in Israel needs to be mitigated and dealt with, now. All Jews, from moderate Haredim through secular, must unite together to remove this threat to our country's future. We must proactively work to transform Israel in this realm before we can reach our full potential. Along with the negative e-mails and messages which I have been receiving for my activism these past few weeks, I have been so touched by the outpouring of support from moderate Haredim to secular who have thanked me for taking on this challenge and doing what is right. So, those who are closed minded and not willing to join forces with other groups can remain at home while complaining about our problems. No worries. The rest of us will join together to save your country.
But I must add one more point. I have been stunned at the venom with which people have written about these "left wing" and "anti-religious" groups. Have those critics ever taken the time to actually talk to representatives of these groups? Yes, I disagree with these groups about many fundamental ideas but sitting with them during the planning of the demonstration taught me so much.
I was always told that these groups were "anti-religion" and the greatest danger to the religious continuing to worship God in Israel. But then, in sitting and talking to them, it became clear that this was simply not the case. First of all, many of them are the nicest and most quality young people I have ever come across and their sincere intentions are to make Israel a better country. But beyond that, even on the level of ideology, their very liberalism actually dictates that no one be told what to do and that everyone be able to worship as they choose. So, they are not out to stop the religious from observing the Shabbat, kashrut, circumcision, etc. They simply want us to back off and not tell them what to do – a very reasonable request! The proof to all this is what was said or actually not said during the rally. There was not one "anti-haredi" or "anti-religious" sentiment expressed.Rabbi Dov Lipman
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How did Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey celebrate no-hitting the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday?
By answering mail and knocking back a bit of Kentucky bourbon at his Iron City hotel bar with teammates.
The 26-year-old said he answered all the 140-plus messages he got, but he did admit some copying and pasting.
Bailey's was the seventh no-no in the big leagues this year, but he saw the vagaries of the game at play.
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With no playoffs, once-in-a-season events or even playoff implication matchups this weekend, there were still some intriguing games and exciting finishes. Find out what we learned over the past few days.
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It's difficult to buy in to "new" college basketball superpowers. It's seemingly more difficult to buy in to a team from a major conference who has seemingly been terrible for years and years. Miami is having a "Cinderella" type of season and even with their 90-63 victory over Duke on January 23rd, most were still not convinced. The 'Canes may have lost a 79-76 heartbreaker at Durham on Saturday, but the way they went blow for blow with the nation's third-ranked team in their gym should have made a believer out of everyone who watched.
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After 13 consecutive wins and a trip to play the New York Knicks, one of the rare teams who match up well against Miami, a Heat loss would have been excusable. It would have been more excusable when you factor in slumping Jason Kidd hitting three-ball after three-ball and a 16-point Knicks lead at halftime. The Miami Heat challenged themselves and stepped up in a major way.
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At this point it seems like the only team that can beat the Heat, are the Heat themselves.
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Dana Nuccitelli - Strange Attacks on the 97% ConsensusBy Collin Maessen on comment
In this clip Nuccitelli talks about the one of the stranger attacks on the Cook 2013 consensus paper he's a co-author of.
In this clip Nuccitelli talks about the one of the stranger attacks on the Cook 2013 consensus paper he's a co-author of.
Politics isn't what I usually write about. To me politics and preferred policy options are consequences of how you see the world and the road you want to take. It's something personal but can be a fun topic to talk about with all the different perspectives.
To me it's a valid option to say you don't want to be part of the EU. It also is a valid position to say that you never want to leave the EU. Of course many folks aren't that black and white and most pro-EU folks like me have some bones to pick with the EU and its regulations (don't get me started on the EU Cookie Law).
So then why do I care about what happened in the UK? Well, because I'm utterly appalled by the dialogue before and after the referendum. It was more about emotions and perceptions and not a good faith dialogue about what it means to be part of the EU and if the UK should leave.
It's not often that I'll go the "I told you so route", but this time it seems appropriate towards Richard Tol. Though maybe also a thank you might be in order with how decisive scientists rebutted Tol's nonsensus. But before I go into that, a bit of context is needed.
Last week a co-worker pointed me towards the Twitter account of Dutch research journalist Marcel Crok. His concern was mostly with some recent factually incorrect tweets on this account. But as I started to browse through his time-line another tweet grabbed my attention. The tweet has since been running through my mind. Not because it is a particularly good tweet, or that it makes a good point. It's not even a funny tweet either. In fact, I find this tweet so fascinating because there is a lot wrong with it.
The release of documents that showed Willie Soon receiving funding from vested interests has created quite a lot of chatter on the internet and in the media. The initial article in the New York Times Deeper Ties to Corporate Cash for Doubtful Climate Researcher that broke this story is in my opinion quite good.
To quote John Reisman, "Science is not a democracy. It is a dictatorship. It is evidence that does the dictating." It's this evidence based 'dictatorship' that is the basis for a scientific consensus. Based on this 'dictatorship' of evidence we know that global warming is real, we're causing it, and that it's a problem if we don't act. This presents a real problem for those denying that there is a problem or want to minimize the consequences.
Almost four years ago the first design for Real Skeptic was launched, this was on the 30th of November, 2011. A no-frills design, which made it a tad restrictive in what was possible with it. The second incarnation of this design, which was intended to fix some of these limitations, was launched on the 6th of March, 2013.
Science deniers never cease to amaze me with the tactics they use to discredit research and people. So they cannot win the debate on the science as it's not on their side. This causes al kinds of interesting mental processes and conspiratorial thinking to deal with this disconnect from reality. Research by Smith and Leiserowitz shows that conspiratorial thinking is the number one response from climate science deniers towards global warming.
This is also why you see the assumption among science deniers that people have at best "questionable motives" or at worst "nefarious intent." Which largely explains the defamation you see on science denier blogs and websites. It doesn't take much for science deniers to jump from assuming nefarious intent to assigning nefarious intent and screeching "fraud" and "fakery" (see 'climategate' for the perfect example).
Guest article written by Rose Andreatta.
By the time a team of five climate experts finished responding to the serious errors in a paper led by climate contrarian Christopher Monckton, they had more than a quick critique on their hands. In fact, the team—made up of Mark Richardson, Zeke Hausfather, Dana Nuccitelli, Ken Rice and John Abraham—had so much upon which to comment, they wound up publishing their thorough debunking in the same journal where Monckton and his co-authors published their original paper.
Guest article written by Holly Vesco.
We've all heard the question, and perhaps even asked it ourselves, "Just how do scientists know that?" The question is innocent enough, but all too often it's asked with a sense of distrust and even with a touch of condescension. Honestly, with or without the skepticism, it's a question worth asking and answering.
It's perfectly fine to ask how science knows what it knows and to have a desire to understand how the evidence supports the conclusions scientists come to. Those kind of questions are actually a large part of what peer-review does. The type of skepticism that I take issue with (the kind this article is addressing) is different, it doesn't allow people to follow the facts, but to distort the them to fit their previously held beliefs. This way of thinking turns the question "how can they know that?" into a declaration of "they can't know that!" That version of skepticism is not true skepticism, but instead it's just a fancy way of saying, "I don't like it, so it's not true."
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While promoting "Broken City," Mark Wahlberg spoke about re-teaming with director Michael Bay for the fourth "Transformers" movie and returning for the sequel to Seth MacFarlane's "Ted" comedy.
Regarding "Transformers 4," Wahlberg said that he had such a great time making "Pain and Gain" with Bay, that the two started talking about working on other projects. "
He said to me [on set], 'What do you think about doing a 'Transformers' movie with me?' I said, 'Well, what do you want me to do?' He told me and I said, 'Absolutely!,'
" the actor explained. "
I think it will be the most challenging role that I've played and it's an opportunity for me to do something extremely different. ['Transformers 4' is] going to be very different from what the first ones were.
Regarding "Ted 2," Wahlberg said: "
We're shooting 'Transformers' in May, and then I believe we're gonna do 'Ted 2' right after. They're working on it now and we've gone through the negotiation process. The great thing about it is Seth's ideas for the second one are sick.
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on December 14th, 2012 at 9:11:49 PM
Wahlberg is definitely a late bloomer.
"['Transformers 4' is] going to be very different from what the first ones were."
Right. Teenage kids? Check. Michael Bay? Check. Loud explosions? Check. Overwhelming CGI? Check. Robots smashing each other? Check.
Your definition of very different is not quite the same as mine, Mark.
on December 14th, 2012 at 9:11:53 PM
Ted was sick as f*ckk mah niggahs! It was in fact a good film much better than Citizen Kane.
on December 14th, 2012 at 9:49:48 PM
so basically they had sex...and whalberg is now Bay's fav actor
on December 14th, 2012 at 10:07:58 PM
^^^^ nah they just took turns washing each others cars until the homogeneous-erotic feelings became overwhemling for them. Coincidentally, "they're song" is now Carwash.
on December 14th, 2012 at 10:08:30 PM
*just homo Damn auto correct
on December 14th, 2012 at 10:08:30 PM
*just homo Damn auto correct
on December 15th, 2012 at 4:25:34 AM
So Michael... would your 'Ferrari' like the... 'hot wax treatment?'
'Why yes Markie Mark... my 'Ferrari' LUVS the... hot wax treatment!'
on December 15th, 2012 at 4:30:45 AM
LOOK MIKEY BAY ..ITS MY BIG d*ck... I WANNA f*ck RIGHT NOW ..AM READY
on December 15th, 2012 at 11:36:19 AM
i don't care what you guys say, i really like walhberg as an actor, especially his early stuff like Three Kings and The Perfect Storm.
on December 18th, 2012 at 10:12:18 PM
Hahahahahaha Tanman you like anything with Wahlberg
Have you seen he big hit and Tim Burtons
Planet of the apes?
on December 18th, 2012 at 10:13:24 PM
You know the world has gone to sh*t when wahlbergs a leading man.
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Crafts For Christmas - The Guild of Essex Craftsmen Fair
Hylands House is full of Essex Craftsmen just waiting to help you find that unique or unusual Christmas gift!
Some craft demonstrations will also be taking place throughout the day.
Last entry is at 3.30pm.Dates & Times: Saturday, 3 December 2016 - 10:00am
All About Dogs Show!
The UK's largest outdoor event dedicated to dogs and all things doggy returns to Hylands this September!
Bring your dog to the fabulous Hylands Park and meet hundreds of dogs, chat to owners, see the fantastic displays and get involved in loads of 'have a go' events.
Dates & Times: Saturday, 24 September 2016 - 9:30am
Sleeping Beauty - Hylands Panto
The Panto Bus proudly presents Sleeping Beauty.
In their third year at Hylands House The Panto Bus will deliver this timeless, traditional fairytale for all the family. It will be jam packed with all the fun, laughter, singing and dancing that The Panto Bus has become well known for. We follow the story of Aurora as she struggles to find true love and more importantly the truth about her childhood. One things for sure is she can always count on her best friend Muddles to cheer her up, even if it is by getting things wrong!!
Dates & Times: Wednesday, 28 December 2016 - 4:00pm
One-off Walk: Yuletide Stride
Don't miss out on the chance to see the Christmas lights of Chelmsford this December whilst getting fit and raising money for charity!
On Thursday 8 December 2016 You are invited to join a led walk around Chelmsford at your own pace with like-minded people to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and The J's Hospice.
Dates & Times: Thursday, 8 December 2016 - 7:00pm
Country House Christmas Soiree
The Cameo Players return to Hylands House to present another of their acclaimed evening soirees devoted to Christmas!
Please join us in the beautiful Banqueting Room in Hylands House for more festive fun. This year you are invited to experience the hustle and bustle of a country house preparing for Christmas. Join the lady of the house and her retinue for an evening of drama, poetry and prose celebrating the glory days of the Christmas House Party. There'll be music too, with a selection of familiar songs to set your toes tapping.
Dates & Times: Wednesday, 7 December 2016 - 7:45pm
Heritage Open Days at Hylands House
Hylands opens its doors free of charge to reveal the secrets of its history, exclusively for National Heritage Open Days 2016!
Enjoy free guided tours of the House at 11am and 2pm led by our knowledgeable guides or walk around at your leisure. Then visit our exhibition to find out about the Gooch family's time at Hylands and their involvement in the local community.
Please note, last entry to the house is at 4pm.
The Gooch Years
Hylands House was owned by the Gooch Family from 1906 - 1920.Dates & Times: Sunday, 11 September 2016 - 10:00am
Essex Boot camp
Essex Boot camp have vigorous exercise sessions at various parks in Chelmsford. These run continuously throughout the year, at Beaulieu Park (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), Hylands Park (Saturday) and Admirals Park (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday).
For further details please see their website www.essexbootcamp.co.uk
Sessions last one hour and there is always at least one qualified instructor in attendance.
Dates & Times: Saturday, 13 August 2016 - 9:00am
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking sessions held at Hylands Park each Wednesday. For further details please see Nordic Walking.
Dates & Times: Wednesday, 17 August 2016 - 10:00am
Much Ado About Nothing - Shakespeare on the Back Lawn
The Lord Chamberlain's men return to Hylands with one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies!
In the year that marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, The Lord Chamberlain's Men invite you to join them his summer for Shakespeare's sparkling, battle-of-the-sexes comedy, Much Ado About Nothing.
Dates & Times: Thursday, 1 September 2016 - 7:00pm
Farmers and Crafts Markets
Held on the first Sunday of every month, March through December from 10am - 4pm
Admission and Parking - free
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Stables Visitor Centre, our farmers and crafts market features a growing number of craft stalls and local farmers and producers who are passionate about food. The stalls sell a range of specialist foods, including:
Dates & Times: Sunday, 6 March 2016 - 10:00am
Scrapbook Safari
The Scrapbook Safari sessions are run throughout the year either at the weekend or during the school holidays. The Safaris are an opportunity for children to enjoy a guided exploration at Hylands along with others of a similar age. The Safaris are aimed at primary school aged children and so we ask that for safety reasons children are accompanied.
Dates & Times: Wednesday, 3 August 2016 - 10:00am
Open air cinema
Open air cinema comes to Chelmsford this summer as The Luna Cinema turns the beautiful Hylands House into the ultimate setting for three nights of classic films under the stars. Bring a picnic or enjoy the fantastic hot food and full bar on site.
On 13 September, join Finn and Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as they unite with Hans Solo against the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order to ensure the Resistance receive intelligence concerning the whereabouts of the last Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker.
Dates & Times: Tuesday, 13 September 2016 - 6:00pm
Heavy Horse Experience Day - Driving
The perfect gift or personal experience
Enjoy a day working with one of our rare breed heavy horses, including grooming, harness care and an introduction to coach driving techniques with the opportunity to take the reins yourself.
This is an exclusive day with only 4 people, maximum booked on. Attendees must be age 16 +
Please complete a welfare form found on the right hand side of this page and bring along with you on the day.
For more information please call us on 01245 605500Dates & Times: Saturday, 17 September 2016 - 10:00am
Tuesday Toddle
The Tuesday Toddle sessions are run approximately every month throughout the year, with a break during the school summer holiday period. The Toddles are an opportunity for parents with pre-school children to enjoy a guided walk in the park and garden areas surrounding Hylands House along with other parents with children of a similar age. The routes chosen for the walk on the whole take into account those with pushchairs although a short detour maybe necessary from time to time to avoid steps etc. Maximum of three children per adult.
Dates & Times: Tuesday, 14 June 2016 - 10:00am
Heavy Horse Experience Day - Logging
Come and experience the magic and tranquillity of a woodland setting with one of our rare breed horses. The day will include a logging demonstration in the woods then having a go at it yourselves. You will experience what a horse loggers day in the woods involves including tea breaks and lunch in the great outdoors. Meet at the Stables Visitor Centre.
Participants: Please download and complete the welfare form and information sheet on the right. All participants must bring the welfare form with them on the morning of their experience day
Dates & Times: Saturday, 29 October 2016 - 10:00am
Embroiderers Guild Exhibition
An exhibition of stitched textiles by members of the Embroiderers' Guild. The theme this year is 'Landscapes and Gardens' as part of the national celebration of the anniversary of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.
The exhibition is held in the Artist Studios in the Stable Visitior Centre and runs from Sunday 4th September to Monday 24th October 10am to 4pm (please note the Artist Studios are open Sunday & Mondays only).Dates & Times: Sunday, 4 September 2016 - 10:00am
FriendsFest will transport you into an immersive world of Friends.
You will be treated to all the best sets, including Monica and Rachel's apartment.
You can grab a drink at Central Perk, or a bite to eat in Monica's Moon Dance Diner, pose on the beach in Joey's sand mermaid or go back in time to the gang's high school days with an 80's Silent Disco.
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FAMILY relations may have been slightly strained recently, but Solange's career is certainly going gangbusters in the wake of her now infamous lift fight with brother-in-law Jay Z.
In the week the footage of the fight came to light, digital sales of Solange's music soared by 233 per cent – from just 600 units a week to 2000 units.
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Nintendo's DLC Strategy Appears to Put the Company on the Right Track
Iwata discussed DLC, selling retail games digitally, working with external devs, and more.
Nintendo made headlines last week when it announced something many felt it should have had in place years ago: the Nintendo Network. The details remain sketchy at best and, like with details on the Wii U, it is likely we'll be waiting until E3 in June before we've given a better idea of how the Network will actually come together. What little president Satoru Iwata did have to share about it was encouraging, and the same could be said for a lot of what Nintendo at least claims to be doing as it works to put this current disastrous financial year behind it.
Following Friday's investors briefing, a Q&A session was conducted where Iwata and company provided many unspecific, but nonetheless promising answers about how the company plans to avoid suffering another money-losing year.
It doesn't take an expert to identify one exceedingly obvious place Nintendo needs to improve: launch window software. I enjoyed Steel Diver and thought Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars was really good, but there wasn't a whole lot else to enjoy at the launch of the 3DS or in the months afterward. (The first great game was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and that came months after launch and was not an original title.) Compare that with the Vita's launch day lineup headlined by the likes of Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Super Stardust Delta, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and Lumines: Electronic Symphony and you can see how the 3DS' launch wasn't at the level it needed to be. With the Wii U coming out by the end of the year, Nintendo doesn't want a repeat of the 3DS' poor performance out of the gate, which was due to not just a $250 price tag, but also a lack of must-have games.
"What we should reflect on is to keep the momentum in the market, and as I mentioned before, it is important to release software seamlessly," Iwata said during Friday's Q&A. "Specifically, a new platform is likely to have a gap between the launch titles, which many developers want to release, and the second wave of software. It is indispensable to avoid such a gap in our future business. In determining the launch date of the Wii U, we need to take into account not only what to release at the launch period but how to keep the sales momentum after then. In the past, I mentioned that having strong momentum is very important for game platform businesses, and as a matter of course, we are now more convinced of that and we need to have a backup plan ready."
As is the case with many of his other comments last week, this sounds good and I hope it's true but we can't be sure it really means anything until we actually see a list of titles set to be available alongside the Wii U later this year. After the problems with 3DS, though, it's perfectly sensible for Nintendo to seek to make the launch lineup as strong as possible. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime talked last summer about lessons the company learned from the launch of 3DS and noted, "We needed to have key franchises and stronger first-party titles." Even if we don't get a new Mario or Zelda HD on Wii U's Day One, Nintendo realizing gamers expect more than Pilotwings and Nintendogs is a positive sign.
Other areas needing improvement are the online and digital spaces, both of which are seemingly being addressed with the Nintendo Network. Downloadable content is one piece of that, and Nintendo sees two ways in which it can benefit. One of those is the revenue that will be brought in through the sale of DLC, whether that be a digital Wii Fit Plus-style add-on for a game like Wii Fit or additional levels in a Mario game, both of which were ideas Iwata mentioned.
The other benefit it's hoping the release of DLC will bring is for its games to remain current. Buying an older game isn't always the most attractive option, but if that old game has been updated in a way that people continue to play it and talk about it, that could lead to sales of the game months or years down the line it might not have garnered otherwise. It's a strategy Valve employed with free DLC for Team Fortress 2; the numerous updates it released over the years would bring back new players and get new ones to purchase the game (before it went free-to-play).
But as we've heard Nintendo and Iwata in particular insist time and again in recent months, the publisher doesn't want to overdo DLC and upset fans who feel they aren't getting the sort of value they're used to. Asking gamers to pay to spend too much for DLC "might be good for short-term profit," Iwata said, "but it will not serve our mid-term and long-term business developments."
This doesn't preclude other developers from adopting the sort of microtransactions seen in social games. "If third-party developers would like to adopt this form of micro-transaction, and if this kind of business relationship between the developers and consumers is commonly accepted in Japan, we have no intention to decline it," Iwata said. Given that Nintendo needs all the third-party support it can get, that seems like a wise decision, as the company most certainly doesn't want a situation like XCOM: Enemy Unknown being announced for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 (but not Wii U) to become a trend. Whether Nintendo's flexibility on how third parties handle microtransactions will have much impact is unclear, but it certainly can't hurt.
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I'll say this for Nintendo.Posted: Feb 01, 2012 12:00AM PST by kingotnw
They seem to care about their customers more than Sony or M$ do. I have a Wii and I barely use it. I used it for the Zelda games, Mario games, when the minigamr craze came at first I was using ti for that with friends... But at this point. It mostly just sits there. Its funny they mention about the eShop being a pain in the ass because I have actually quit in the middle of a transaction on that thing because it is such a pain to navigate, and if you make a mistake you pretty much need to start all over.
My preference is my PS3, my wife loves her 3DS and plays it at least 4 hours a day, and when a good Wii game comes out, we play that, but it is always last on the list. If for no other reason than it is a pain to keep connected to the same AV stuff as everything else since it has no HDMI out and isn't HD.
Nintendo has managed to do wonderful things with their first party graphics on the Wii, and I look forward to seeing what they come up with for the WiiU. Hopefully they'll give me at least 2-3 games I want to buy when it comes out so it doesn't feel like a waste., or that I am buying it just for the sake of having it. The later being how I feel about my 360.
The 3DS is fine, but the Wii U is iffyPosted: Feb 01, 2012 12:00AM PST by almostautumn
Handhelds have an edge for me, because the titles are just more interesting and hybrid-stylized, and always provide a unique system. And whether the releases are few and far between, the games themselves always make up for it.
But the Wii-u is now moving in to compete on a ground-level scale with Sony/MS, and that is really the issue. Nintendo's niche corner with the Wii was a real selling point for, even though the great games were released so distant and the online was such garbage, there was a very independent character and charm to Wii-specific games. And while you could contest MS/Sony exclusives with one another, you couldn't for Wii, particularly because of the system and controller design itself.
For the Wii U to snag even a pinch of my attention, I need to know more about its controller, and need to see tons of videos showing its variable uses. That controller needs to prove a lot here, as Nintendo as an equal-level, simply must offer something that both highly regarded and easy to access competitors don't have. Also, Nintendo has screwed up their online service for the Wii on such dire, stabbing levels that I won't be even considering the Wii U until I have heard a handful of comments from both media and gamers on its utilization; if the Eshop is still designed like garbage, if the games have lag still for WiFi users, or if the DL games/DLC don't support the basic sales that occur on XBLA/PSN on a weekly basis, then no way. Don't care what they release; online gaming is no longer a "huge part" of gaming; it's simply required. If Nintendo fails to capture that, then they have failed as a company (for consoles, at least).
UpscalingPosted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by vakthoth
I remember reading something last year about the Wii U not upscaling Wii and Gamecube games. Have Nintendo said anything more about that? I'm really hoping they change their mind on that one.
They saidPosted: Feb 01, 2012 12:00AM PST by octoberfleshed
Wii U won't upscale Wii games at CES, I believe. I'm too lazy to look for a source at the moment, but I find that to be a bummer as well.
Sounds LikePosted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by Alf_Alfa
Nintendo is finaly going to grow up......to a degree.
DLCPosted: Feb 01, 2012 12:00AM PST by octoberfleshed
is growing up? I'm not trying to come across as pugnacious on this one, but how is this the case?
How to make sure there's enough Wii U games at launch line-up:Posted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by TimboII
Simply have a bunch of HD games that have been out for years on other systems that the underpowered 10+ year old technology Wii couldn't do ready to go day one....done.
uhh . . .Posted: Feb 02, 2012 12:00AM PST by CappyBlack
Not really thinking that people have put off playing certain games this long, in the hopes that Nintendo would eventually release a console that could play them. Being that most people who own a wii also own another console, chances are most of those games would flop.
First comesPosted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by JOYFUL_NOISE
DLC (extra levels and stories)
next comes reserve game DLC (armor, weapons)
then online pass DLC
which follows we get more single player keys to unlock crap that should already be in the game (ex batman AC)
Every once in a while DLC works but overall I feel it has been nothing but a thorn in the game industry.
Unfortunately...Posted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by Azel2020
It's human nature to misuse a good idea and turn it into something terrible. It's happened numerous times throughout history on different levels and the moment I heard about DLC I instantly knew greedy pigs would either completly ruin, or at least corrupt the idea.
I know some people see NintendoPosted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by JOYFUL_NOISE
as the exception for everything negative but I'm not one of them. They want to make money just like MS and PS. Eventually 3rd party devs will also sneak something (like capcom and their RE mercinaries game).
Mmm...Posted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by superlostfan108
now they just give us a cable so we don e have to remove our sd card to put stuff on it
Pride...Posted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by JX333
Nintendo is like that guy that had popularity and fame in jr high, but refused to develop and succesfully transition to high school. The N64 was the start. "Let's be innovative for the sake of being different". In effect, they became aesthetics over functionality. It looked neat, but was not what anybody wanted or liked. (Nobody wanted to do what looked like a secret handshake with that banana controller for each gaming style.)
I liked their systems (truly) but it's like they just wanted to be SO different they became niche, and not like the way Apple did. An industry standard is nothing to be ashamed of, it's there because people want it and it's proven with consumers. Now Nintendo is catching up, when they should have lead the way. It's easy, listen to the people who support you and give them what they want. Just add your own style to it. This industry is about people pleasing, but as consumers we don't shy away from creativity, we just want everybody on the same line before we see who really can run...
What Nintendo really needs to do is...Posted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by orelhabatuque
...stop trying to even out the competition. Mario Party's "reversal of fortune" and Mario Kart's "blue shell" kills the competitive level. How is it fun for a gamer who has a lot of skill and worked hard to get ahead, only to be crushed by "luck". Nintendo gets the finger when it comes to "competitive games".
Full Retail DownloadsPosted: Jan 31, 2012 12:00AM PST by Toru
As a fan of physical media, this news still really excites me. One of the best things about Streetpass is that you can wirelessly exchange data for any game regardless of whether or not the cart is in the system. Of course, when you want to check your tags, you have to check it in game. Having retail games all in one place would make that experience so much more seemless and might even add longevity to any particular title with a great Streetpass concept.
All I wantPosted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by Hunterman328
are more 3D Zen Pinball tables.
Nintendo's Turn to Borrow IdeasPosted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by Pacario
"'Asking gamers to pay to spend too much for DLC "might be good for short-term profit," Iwata said, "but it will not serve our mid-term and long-term business developments.'"
I wish Mr. Iwata held the same sensibility towards his overpriced VC games (and sometimes costly eShop and WiiWare titles as well). I probably would have downloaded four-times more of these games had the prices been maybe half of what they go for currently. (That, and if the games were transferrable to other systems.)
As for the rest of the article, it sounds promising, but it's hard to get excited over things that Nintendo's competitors have been doing for years. What's ironic is how "innovative" Nintendo is, but almost everything here reads like a Sony or Microsoft playbook (not to mention Apple, Amazon, etc.). But I'd be foolish to complain too much--original thinking or not, most of these changes are for the best.
not trying to sound like a fanboy...Posted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by Kevroequis
even though i probably AM one, ha ha- but nintendo borrowing the idea of a business model from companies that have been copying ideas implemented in their hardware and software for years doesn't seem like a sin to me as much as it does wisdom-fueled refinement, even if it is a bit late. what makes their business better makes our gaming experiences better. and, for the record, i completely agree about the prices of their VC games when compared to, say, PSN PSOne games, which are dirt cheap, permenant and completely transferrable. if nintendo starts a "Nintendo Network" of sorts, we can at least hope that download propriety would be as no-nonsense as sony's.
VC GamesPosted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by Pacario
That's a good point about PSN's PSone titles. An N64 game costs ten bucks, but a PSone games usually only costs $5.99, plus it's transferrable. And both Xbox Live and PSN offer sales, a reality of which I have never seen on Nintendo's service.
DLCPosted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by sepewrath
is the wrong track for the industry as a whole. It was a great idea on paper, but that dream is gone, the only purpose it serves now is to piss off the consumer. I know Nintendo has no choice but to let the 3rd party do it, I just hope they at least avoid it with their games. I don't want to see the next Mario game only having 90 starts and another 30 as DLC. Or suddenly having to pay for Luigi.
Nintendo did specifically mentionPosted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by neurohuman
That they would never release an incomplete game to the public just to have it completed by DLC later on. But even full products can be enjoyed later on when there are sidestorys, new missions or just plain extra content that you can choose whether or not to buy. Come to think of it, I can't think of any game in recent history that was released into the market that wasn't a full game, and that you had to purchase DLC just to fully enjoy it. So I think DLC is a great idea. I'd rather spend $10 on something that would make me want to play a game over again, than spend $60 to get the same amount of enjoyment out of a new video game purchase.
Nintendo DLC eh?Posted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by GenesisDoes
I wonder how updating to the current network model that the other consoles are using now will effect their software quality. Will already fully complete games get added chapters and new characters down the line to breathe even more life into an already released product? Or will they go the neutered game route and squeeze money out of a 75% complete game by releasing the other 25% of it as same day DLC?
That comment got to me tooPosted: Jan 30, 2012 12:00AM PST by Masta_C
I read it twice and I think what he means is that the Wii U will have the same abilities as the other systems, and people are free to use it, but don't expect that type of thing from Nintendo themselves. They will still have the Marios and Zeldas and Pikmins which don't need to have realistic graphics (although HD would be nice). I look forward to more information on the system as it nears but still very much on the shelf from what I know so far. It will all come down to the controllers I think.


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- Monday: "Dancing with the Stars," 8 p.m. on ABC; "Bones," 8 p.m. on Fox
- Tuesday: "New Girl," 9 p.m. on Fox; "The Mindy Project," 9:30 p.m. on Fox
- Wednesday: "Survivor," 8 p.m. on CBS
- Friday: "Last Man Standing," 8 p.m. on ABC; "The Neighbors," 8:30 p.m. on ABC; "Shark Tank," 9 p.m. on ABC
- Monday, Sept. 23: "How I Met Your Mother," 8 p.m. on CBS; "The Voice," 7 p.m. on NBC (also 9 p.m. Tuesdays); "2 Broke Girls," 9 p.m. on CBS; "Castle," 10 p.m. on ABC
- Tuesday, Sept. 24: "NCIS," 8 p.m. on CBS; "NCIS: Los Angeles," 9 p.m. on CBS; "Chicago Fire," 10 p.m. on NBC; "Person of Interest," 10 p.m. on CBS
- Wednesday, Sept. 25: "The Middle," 8 p.m. on ABC; "Revolution," 8 p.m. on NBC; "Criminal Minds," 9 p.m. on CBS; "Law & Order: SVU," 9 p.m. on NBC; "Modern Family," 9 p.m. on ABC; "CSI," 10 p.m. on CBS; "Nashville," 10 p.m. on ABC
- Thursday, Sept. 26: "The Big Bang Theory," 8 p.m. on CBS; "Parks and Recreation," 8 p.m. on NBC; "Glee," 9 p.m. on Fox; "Grey's Anatomy," 9 p.m. on ABC; "Two and a Half Men," 9:30 p.m. on CBS; "Elementary," 10 p.m. on CBS; "Parenthood," 10 p.m. on NBC
- Friday, Sept. 27: "Undercover Boss," 8 p.m. on CBS; "Hawaii Five-0," 9 p.m. on CBS; "Blue Bloods," 10 p.m. on CBS
- Sunday, Sept. 29: "The Amazing Race," 8 p.m. on CBS; "Once Upon a Time," 8 p.m. on ABC; "The Simpsons," 8 p.m. on Fox; "Bob's Burgers," 8:30 p.m. on Fox; "Family Guy," 9 p.m. on Fox; "The Good Wife," 9 p.m. on CBS; "Revenge," 9 p.m. on ABC; "American Dad," 9:30 p.m. on Fox; "The Mentalist," 10 p.m. on CBS
- Thursday, Oct. 3: "The Vampire Diaries," 9 p.m. on the CW; "Scandal," 10 p.m. on ABC
- Sunday, Oct. 6: "America's Funniest Home Videos," 7 p.m. on ABC
- Monday, Oct. 7: "Hart of Dixie," 9 p.m. on the CW; "Beauty and the Beast," 10 p.m. on the CW
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: "The Biggest Loser," 8 p.m. on NBC; "Supernatural," 10 p.m. on the CW
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: "Arrow," 9 p.m. on the CW
- Friday, Oct. 25: "The Carrie Diaries," 9 p.m. on the CW; "Grimm," 9 p.m. on NBC
- Friday, Nov. 8: "Raising Hope," 9 p.m. on Fox