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The housing crisis took a breather for a bit. President Barack Obama had asked for a suspension on foreclosures. And, he got it — from November till April. But now, foreclosures are on the rise, again.
A total of 1,905,723 foreclosure filings — default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions — were reported on 1,528,364 U.S. properties in the first six months of 2009, a nine percent increase in total properties from the previous six months and a nearly 15 percent increase in total properties from the first six months of 2008, according to RealtyTrac's Midyear 2009 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. That report also showed that 1.19 percent of all U.S. housing units (one in 84) received at least one foreclosure filing in the first half of the year. Learn more about RealtyTrac's Midyear 2009 U.S Foreclosure Market Report.
"In spite of the industry-wide moratorium earlier this year, along with local, state and national legislative action and increased levels of loan modification activity, foreclosure activity continues to increase to record levels," James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac said in a statement. Unemployment-related foreclosures account for much of this increased activity, and the high number of borrowers who find themselves owing more on their mortgages than their homes' represent a potentially significant future risk."
If you are among those affected by the current economic crisis — perhaps you've lost your job and you're having trouble paying your bills and mortgage or perhaps you may owe more on your mortgage than your house is worth — these are anxious times. No doubt your mind is filled with questions: Can you refinance? Should you walk away from your home or should you dip into your rainy day and retirement accounts to help make ends meet? What should you do?
According to financial planning and mortgage experts the first two steps are these: Stay calm and seek qualified help. "Often homeowners are too close to the problem emotionally and do irrational things to try to save their homes," said FPA member Drew Sygit, CMPS, CMC, CRMS, CMLO, CALO, MBA, of The Lending Edge Team. "A financial planner could be a good voice of reason to counteract this issue. You want to consult with someone who will challenge your thought process and by doing so, help you come up with a better decision. Desperate times require thinking outside the box, not desperate measures."
In advance of consulting with a financial planner, Sygit says you might consider the following options.
If your home is worth less than what you owe on the mortgage, "underwater" or "upside down" as experts describe it, and you want to stay in your home, you might be eligible to refinance your loan, according to Sygit. Under President Obama's "Making Home Affordable" program, there are two options: a 125 percent refinance program (recently upped from 105 percent) and a loan modification program. With the 125 percent option, Sygit says banks will — if certain conditions are met — refinance up to 125 percent of the current appraised value of your home. This option, which is part of the Homeowner Affordability & Stabilization Program (HASP) announced February 18, 2009, requires that you have good credit, income and assets.
In addition, Sygit said your mortgage must be a "conforming" loan; it must be owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
Sygit also noted that this option also applies to second homes and investment properties. However, no second mortgages or other debts can be rolled into this refinance program. In addition, as of May 1, 2009, lenders must abide by the Home Valuation Code of Conduct. That code is designed to enhance the independence and accuracy of the appraisal process, and provide added protections for homebuyers, mortgage investors and the housing market, according to Freddie Mac.
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"Instead of refinancing under President Obama's Making Home Affordable program, you could modify your loan," Sygit said. But be forewarned, it's not always easy to do. Under this option, which is also part of HASP, the loan must have closed prior to January 1, 2009. Only your primary residence is eligible, and you must demonstrate financial hardship; however, you don't have to be behind on your mortgage payments, he said.
In addition, Sygit said your property's loan-to-value ratio doesn't matter, neither does your credit rating. The goal of a modification is to get your housing expenses — mortgage principal and interest, property taxes and property insurance (PITI) — down to 31 percent of your gross monthly income. Lenders will seek to lower your mortgage payment by reducing your interest rate in 1/8 percent increments, to a floor of 2 percent, then by extending the term of your mortgage by up to 40 years, and then by deferring part of your principal and corresponding payments for five years.
This only applies to conforming loans, those owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Federal Housing Authority and the Veteran's Administration have their own requirements. For non-conforming loans, such as jumbo mortgages, he said lenders typically try to modify mortgages to reduce the monthly PITI as a percent of net monthly income to 50 percent or less. A detailed monthly budget with all expenses will be required.
Sygit suggests that you work with a qualified financial professional who can help you review your budget and cash flow in advance of applying to refinance or modify your loan so as to improve your odds of getting approved. "You have to present your information correctly to have a decent chance of refinancing or modifying your loan. And right now, he said banks are understaffed, undertrained and looking for reasons to turn down applicants," he said.
Avoid Scams
Sadly, there are plenty of firms taking advantage of Americans desperate to save their homes. So, before applying to refinance or modify your loan, Sygit recommends that you visit FinCEN.gov, FreddieMac.com and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development websites. Those sites can help you avoid falling victim to mortgage fraud. Learn more about the government's Making Home Affordable program.
Tap Your Emergency Funds and Retirement Accounts
No doubt, in your efforts to "save your home," you'll likely consider whether to tap your rainy day fund and other accounts, including your individual retirement account (IRA) and 401(k) plans. According to Sygit, before you tap such funds, be sure to determine your "burn rate" — how much more you're spending each month than taking in. If it appears that you would exhaust all your rainy day funds within a short period of time, it might make more sense to let your home go to foreclosure. If, however, it appears that you have enough funds to cover several months of expenses comfortably, you could justify liquidating your assets to save your home. The biggest challenge in this decision process is rationally evaluating your chances of increasing your income or reducing your expenses so that your burn-rate goes to zero. Of course, you should crunch these numbers with the help of a team of financial professionals. Financial planners can help you determine the most tax-efficient way to tap your assets to create income.
Worst-Case Options
According to Sygit, if you aren't eligible for the Making Home Affordable program, or your home is underwater, and you simply can't make ends meet, you will have to consider the following options: a short sale, a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or a foreclosure. With a short sale, the lender agrees to accept less than what is owed on the house. With a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, you would deed your property over to a bank instead of going through the foreclosure process. Of note, a foreclosure is reported on your credit report for up to 10 years and it could take up to five years before a lender might approve another mortgage for you, Sygit said. These should also be discussed with a team of professionals as there may be deficiency judgment and/or tax consequences. A financial planner is a good place to start.
As part of the evaluation process of saving your home or letting it go, Sygit recommends you evaluate your alternative housing options as soon as possible. You may find out that rent in your area is the same as your current mortgage payment. This could be another way to save your home.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The federal government has approved California's plan to run its own health insurance market, a milestone in the state's effort to meet requirements of the national health care reform law.
California was among seven states that received conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday to operate their own insurance exchanges.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Three teenagers are facing charges after police say they were responsible for two different burglaries in Syracuse Thursday night.
The first incident happened on Stafford Avenue around 5 p.m. A homeowner called police after discovering that several items, including a gun, were missing.
Detectives decided to stop by a nearby pawn shop to see if the items had been sold, and to their surprise, they were sitting right on the counter with three young men trying to make the sale at that very moment.
Two of the boys, a 16-year-old and 13-year-old were charged. Police say the 13-year-old actually burglarized the same house two nights in a row and was in possession of the stolen gun.
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CMA's 15th Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament raised over $310,000, their highest gross to date.
Honoree James C. Romanelli, senior vice president with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, began his speech by saying, "Today, when I look out across the room, I see people committed to working together to try and help Long Island be a better place to live, to help those who are less fortunate, less able, or have been challenged with less than perfect health. At a time rife with financial turmoil, imploding economies, rising unemployment, the housing market suffering terribly and shrinking personal wealth, everyone who supported today's effort reaffirms the belief that even in the toughest of times we can pull together to support our community."
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Project Steve in Ottawa
Shortly after its second anniversary, Project Steve -- NCSE's exercise in poking fun at the lists of "scientists who doubt evolution" promulgated by antievolutionist groups -- was featured on the first page of the Sunday edition of one of Canada's leading newspapers.
NCSE Supporter Dalrymple receives National Medal of Science
Noted geologist and NCSE Supporter G. Brent Dalrymple was named a 2005 National Medal of Science Laureate, in an announcement made on February 14, 2005, by President Bush. The medals will be awarded at a White House ceremony on March 14, 2005.
Forrest in Church and State
Barbara Forrest was interviewed by Americans United for Separation of Church and State about her book (coauthored with Paul R. Gross) Creationism's Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design (Oxford University Press, 2004). An excerpt from the interview will appear in the February 2005 issue of Church and State, the monthly journal of Americans United, and the complete text appears on the Americans United web site.
Newsweek feature story on evolution, "intelligent design," Steves
The February 7, 2005, issue of Newsweek contains a feature story about recent attempts across the country to insert "intelligent design" into public school science classrooms.
Roland Mushat Frye dies
The eminent scholar Roland Mushat Frye died on January 20, 2005, at the age of 83, in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1922, Frye earned three degrees, including his Ph.D., from Princeton University. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, he taught at Emory University and was a research professor in residence at the Folger Shakespeare Library before settling at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the Felix E. Schelling Professor of English Literature until retiring in 1983.
"Wedging creationism into the academy"
"Wedging creationism into the academy," by Barbara Forrest and Glenn Branch, appears in the January-February 2005 issue of Academe, the bimonthly magazine of the American Association of University Professors. In their article, Forrest and Branch discuss the attempts of the "intelligent design" movement to use academia as a base.
NCSE in the news
No fewer than three recent articles in the national media discussed the continuing struggle over evolution education in the United States. Unsurprisingly, NCSE, as the only national organization wholly devoted to promoting and defending the teaching of evolution in the public schools, was prominently featured in all three.
"One Nation, Under the Designer"
The cover story of the December 2004 Phi Delta Kappan is Mark Terry's "One Nation, Under the Designer," which warns of "a sea change in the tactics of the anti-evolution forces, whose efforts have waxed and waned ever since the Scopes Trial." Terry writes:
Disclaimers in The New York Times
The op-ed page of The New York Times for December 5, 2004, features a chart of "The Descent of Dissent" by Swarthmore biology professor Colin B. Purrington and graphic designer Felix Sockwell. Based on Purrington's web page satirizing textbook evolution disclaimers of the sort used in Alabama and Cobb County, Georgia, the chart entertainingly plots the course of further possible disclaimers.
NCSE's Scott on Fox, CNN
NCSE's executive director Eugenie C. Scott appeared on the "Fair and Balanced" segment of Fox News on November 27, 2004, to discuss "intelligent design" opposite John West of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. The segment began with a reference to the decision of the Dover (Pennsylvania) school board to require the teaching of "intelligent design," a subject that West evidently preferred not to discuss.
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As President of the Delaware County Young Democrats and a taxpayer, I Casey Roncaglione, am calling on Representative Mario Civera to repay Taxpayers for the money spent airing Public Service Announcements on his behalf. The total is $114,801. We also demand all other Legislators, Republican and Democrat, to do the same.
Mr. Civera (R-164 Upper Darby) stood on the House floor calling for restraint of new taxes in the Governor's budget. A good start to that restraint would be to reimburse the Taxpayer for Representative Civera's own lack of restraint, anything less would be hypocritical and make his budget statements just political posturing.
When Representative Civera took the late night pay raise in 2005, he reluctantly returned the money after public pressure forced him to face reality. We hope he will see the light with his PSA spending as he did with the pay raise, and return the money to the State.
Public Service announcements have been called nothing more than taxpayer funded election commercials. The information included in PSA's is available in many other places, including libraries, district offices, newspapers, and from the service providers themselves. This material is also provided free to citizens.
When the House voted to eliminate the PSA spending, Mr. Civera voted not to eliminate them, while his colleague Representative Greg Vitali voted yes to stop the waste.
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"Governor Brown is once again relying on his failed budget playbook in proposing a massive $35 billion tax increase on hard-working Californians and job creators. Voters rejected similar tax increases in the past and have shown a strong reluctance in polls to accepting higher taxes to bailout Sacramento. Ironically, Sacramento Democrats are again proposing higher taxes at a time when Washington Democrats are suggesting a tax increase on families could plunge the country back into recession.
"Despite their rhetoric, it is clear that our state's projected $13 billion budget shortfall is not the result of a lack of revenue, but rather that Democrats want to grow government spending by $10 billion next year. The majority party's budget priorities are clear - sock working families with a painful tax increase to pay for more health and welfare spending and unsustainable public employee pensions, while education continues to take a massive hit. Assembly Republicans will again stand united as the last line of defense for taxpayers and will fight these reckless taxes every step of the way."
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1A material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used in sheets throughout the ancient Mediterranean world for writing or painting on and also for making rope, sandals, and boats.
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- The ancient Egyptians either engraved the hieroglyphs in the stonework of their temples or painted them on the walls of the burial chamber or inscribed them with a reed pen on rolls of papyrus, the antecedent of our paper.
- The documents of the early medieval period in Italy take the following shape: no more than about fifty documents survive from the sixth and seventh centuries, nearly all on papyrus, and nearly all from Ravenna.
1.1A document written on papyrus.
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- A papyrus from Ancient Egypt cites juniper berries as an ingredient for a medicine to treat tape worms and juniper is still widely used by the pharmaceutical industry today.
2The tall aquatic sedge from which papyrus is obtained, native to central Africa and the Nile valley.
- Cyperus papyrus, family Cyperaceae
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- We had beached along a spot in the Nile heavy with papyri, a small tributary.
- His first design was created in a low bowl with fatsia leaves, Scots pine, oak leaves, strelitzia leaves and papyrus, then three large alliums and Singapore orchids were placed with skeletonised tenax leaves and some moss.
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MVC Player of the Year Jose Gomez and MVC Defensive Player of the Year Andrew Ribeiro scored second-half goals to give Creighton the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title with a 2-1 win over SIU Edwardsville Sunday afternoon in Peoria, Illinois.
The title is Creighton's (15-3-2) second consecutive tournament title, fifth in eight years and 13th in the 22-year history of the event. The Bluejays have won 10 straight matches and improved to 11-1 in games decided by one goal.
Gomez scored his sixth goal of the year in the 69th minute off an assist from Brent Kallman, giving Creighton a 1-0 lead. Almost exactly 10 minutes later, SIUE evened the match when Jared Tejada headed in a ball to the left side netting with 10:23 to play.
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Fix your iPhone, or any phone, in Saigon
For my generation, cell or mobile phones are like extensions of our bodies. Thus, even when I moved half-way across the globe, I could not be separated from my iPhone. I tried, but I couldn't do it. If you're anything like me, you too will have your phone in hand when you stroll off your plane. The only problem with phones is that they have a tendency to break and, when you're in a different country, that can put you in a sticky situation.
I recently joined Saigon Cycles on a 75km bike ride through HCMC rice paddies. For me, it was definitely one for the record books and worth every minute of excruciating biking. The only problem with the ride was, at about the halfway point, there was a torrential downpour, soaking me to the bone. Also soaked: my backpack and all its contents, which included my trusty iPhone.
It turns out that my poor phone would never be the same after my valiant ride, as its backlight no longer functioned. I tried the usual resets and restores then realised that my problem was more serious. But I wasn't ready to give up on the phone altogether; I had all my trusty apps backed up on my computer, and the phone still technically worked, I just couldn't see things on the screen. Phone and computer repair shops are a dime a dozen in Saigon, so I hit the streets to find someone who could fix my phone.
It seems like every street in the city has some sort of electronic repair shop but finding one that is reputable is a bit of a crapshoot. I shopped around and found the quotes to fix my phone varied greatly and ran on the high side; 2.5 million VND and you'd need my phone for at least three days? [Ed: Hey, Apple in Jakarta had mine for THREE WEEKS during its warranty period!]
Maybe there was something lost in translation but that didn't seem like a good deal. It seems like the only way to find a good service shop is to talk to people who have been in the same boat as you and had a good experience. I decided to hit the social networks and ask for some help.
After a friend's recommendation, I headed down 3 Thang 2 Street, sometimes referred to as Doung 3-2 or Ba Thang Hai, in District 10 to Gaikien Services. The shop has a service centre feel to it but, unlike some of the other shops I visited, it employed several technicians and there were plenty of people who spoke English. Here they not only specialise in servicing Apple products, they also service most other phone manufacturers, including HTC.
They sat me down, popped my screen off and got busy figuring out what was wrong with my cherished phone. After about 20 minutes of tinkering they replaced the parts and my iPhone was as good as new. Plus they cleaned years of built up gunk from the cracks of the phone. The final bill: 900,000 VND. Obviously not every repair will be as quick, so they may ask to hold your phone overnight. Still, the prices will be reasonable and they will go over them with you beforehand.
My phone is fixed and I once again feel complete! If you're in the same boat as I was, give them a try and they should help get you back together.
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# Alexon 18 Dec 2011 at 7:01 am
Thanks so much for this. Dropped my iphone last night from the balcony of chill skybar to the terrace probably 5 metres below (yes i was pissed). Thought it was a goner but had the same issue as you – no display but phone could sync with computer and seemed fine internally. Flying out of Saigon tonight and thought getting it repaired before i leave at a reasonable price would be almost impossible. But found your post and Giakien fixed me up with a new display in 10 minutes for 700,000. Huge relief! Thankyou.
Glad it worked out! I thought changing a screen would take a lot more work.
# Simonon 01 Mar 2012 at 1:00 pm
Thanks for the post, brought my iPhone 4 in today to get the home button replaced. It's been wrecking my head for ages and I was quoted €50 euro to get it fixed at home in Ireland. Walked in and a technician took it appart in front of me. Really looked like he knew what he was at , the whole phone has to be disassembled to get to the home button. He had it repaired and tested in about 20 minutes. 350,000 vnd (about 16 euro!). Then got a front an back screen cover put on for 100,000 vnd. Perfect fit and no air bubbles. I've never been able to do that! Great service and thanks for the advice.
# Wouter Iliohanon 12 Sep 2013 at 8:56 am
Thank you very much for sharing your iPhone repair experience and making this blog post. We were on holiday in Vietnam and when we were in Hoian the home button of the iPhone4 gave us some trouble and a day later it did not work anymore. Two days later we would travel to Saigon so i decided to search for iPhone repair in Saigon and found this blog. After we arrived in Saigon I went to the store and asked for iPhone repair. The guy looked at the phone for a couple of seconds, tried the home button and looked at the 30-pins connector. Ah he said and took a tweezers and pulled a large pile of dirt out of the connector. After he cleaned it he gave it back to me and said "it good now". I asked what's the charge and they told me "no charge". Good service and nice people.
The phone is working again and we can travel further without worries.
# Seonaon 11 Aug 2014 at 9:55 am
Just wanted to let you know we followed your advice and went here after alcohol based suncream exploded in our hand luggage. This managed to get in out passports and our iPhones!
They were very quick and charged 800.000Dong for a new screen and clean out for my boyfriend's iPhone 4, and 300,000Dong for a clean out and new speakers for my iPhone 5. Was very pleased with their service and their English was excellent.
Would highly recommend. They tested it fully before we left too!


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Every warrior that plays knows the man I'm talking about. That's right folks; it's time for some Laintime. This video is a compilation from pre bc. Laintime set the bar for what a good warrior should be at that time. His use of weapon swapping, engineering trinkets, and amazing positioning was revolutionary at that time. Many thanks to Rudokai for the submission. I hope you enjoy!
On different note, I'm going to make October warrior pvp video history month. I will be going back through my favorites and ones that are submitted to me for pre BC goodness. It's time to bring back the guys who helped show us what warriors can do, the legends.
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WASHINGTON D.C.—Sophomore catcher Taylor Chaffee drove in three runs, highlighting Binghamton's split in the opening day of the George Washington Tournament on Saturday morning. The Bearcats (4-6) beat Mt. St. Mary's (6-6) 5-4 in the opener but lost to the host Colonials (2-13) 5-2 in the second game.
Chaffee drove in all of her runs against the Mountaineers. She doubled home a run in the bottom of the first inning and later scored on a wild pitch, putting Binghamton up 2-0. With the Bearcats trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Chaffee belted a two-run home run, putting the Bearcats ahead to stay.
Senior pitcher Demi Laney improved to 4-2. She pitched the first six innings. Freshman pitcher Annika Wiesinger tossed a scoreless seventh inning to record her first career save.
After four scoreless innings against George Washington, the Bearcats took advantage of a pair of errors to take a 2-0 lead. They committed two errors of their own in the bottom of the frame, however, leading to all five Colonial runs.
Wiesinger, who went the distance in the second game, saw her record fall to 0-4.
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Jeremy Black MBE is an historian and Professor of History at the University of Exeter. He is a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of America and the West at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. He is the author of over ninety books, especially on eighteenth century British politics and international relations.
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Mar 1, 2013Great Show, completely under rated. I don't understand a lot of the negative reviews...Are we watching the same show?? Fast paced, action packed and full of twists. I think the cast is great, Kevin Bacon was a great choice as a lead and James Purefoy nails the intellectual psychopath down to a tee. I think people are much to quick to write of shows before they've even had a chance to bloom. As i said, i don't understand all the negative reviews. Maybe it's just the "twilight" generation, so used to mediocrity when they see something with some actual merit they automatically write it off.… Expand
Feb 6, 2013Gratuitous Violence! Unbelievable that followers could be manipulated to murder (omigod) college girls.
Maybe because I am older than the hills and remember Charlie Manson, Jones Town and the Dravidians in Wacko Waco I have less trouble accepting the psychology of the characters. From my perspective the twists and the motives, known and unknown, of the supporting cast are giving me plenty of fun and games for my entertainment dollar. There is a lot worse television...it is fiction folks, not "reality".… Expand
Jan 30, 2013The Following delivers.........interesting plot, great performance by Kevin Bacon and Jeremy Purefoy, awesome suspense and good twists at the end, make the pilot one of the best episodes I watched this year so far.
Jan 21, 2013Kevin Bacon is great in pretty much everything he does, but I think he's going to out do himself if this series continues. I think it's a great start to what could be a very memorable, if not bloody series. The episode seemed to come in waves, often divulging into the past for context. The moments that grab you are evenly paced throughout the episode, and each moment gets more intense as the episode goes on, something that FOX shows as of late have severely lacked. For the last few years, the FOX lineup seems to be a shows destined to last maybe a season or two at best. That Christian Slater show was somehow brought back even after the terrible ratings, but FOX blew it on things like Terra Nova and the Chicago Code(which had potential). The Following does not fit into these molds, because FOX didn't over do it like all the other shows. Nothing is forced, the acting is very natural especially from Ze Bacon (my nickname for him), and the story likes to jump out and stab you a few times just to make sure you haven't lost interest. It's gory too, which I found a bit surprising at first considering how FOX is somewhat family friendly. I took this directly from the wikipedia page and I think it's kinda humorous:
"To slip gory scenes past the Standards and Practices department at Fox Broadcasting, Williamson explained, "There are tricks... Okay, in the same episode there's an actor cutting someone in the jugular, and you're harping on the sex scene? So I sent a little email to [Fox Entertainment chairman] Kevin Reilly, and within 15 minutes the broadcast-and-standards people were like, It's okay."[4]
To conclude I would like to say I've given all of the latest FOX dramas a shot, from Fringe and Lie to Me, to the Chicago Code and Terra Nova. Fringe was the only one that I thought was decent, just because the story was original(and i tend to love shows that have former members of The Wire on them). Lie to Me had god awful acting and directing, Terra Nova was a colossal waste of a potentially good idea, and The Chicago Code couldn't flashdance it's way into the viewers hearts, which was very disappointing. I think the Following will have a good following and will bring back viewers that FOX is so desperately needing right now, provided enough people stay with it, and so far I've seen nothing but good reviews.… Expand
Feb 6, 2013I think The Following is an incredible show. It's exciting, suspenseful, gory and always keeps you guessing. Kevin Bacon is fantastic. James Purefoy was cast perfectly as the very charismatic (and quite psychotic) serial killer. I think it's a great take on the "cult" phenomenon. I anxiously await every weeks episode just to see where the writers will take us next.
Jan 31, 2013This show is very good. Interesting, suspenseful, and well written. Kevin Bacon does a great job as lead. Leaves you waiting for the next episode each week.
Jan 28, 2013So far it's really good. It almost feels like a movie. There is enough tension to keep you thinking and the acting is above par for most tv shows. I am really impressed and look forward to more.
Jan 25, 2013Very few television shows make me jump out of my seat. The first episode got me twice. If nothing else this show will start an Edgar Allen Poe revival.
Feb 13, 2013I absolutely love this show and have high hopes for the rest of the season. Kevin Bacon's acting is superb and he really makes the character believable. Although I have to agree with a previous reviewer that the basis on which the cult was started is unbelievable, I suppose it is not improbable as we have Scientologists amongst us who believe we are all aliens. However the only down side for me about this show is that it should be a mini series and not serialised because where can it go from here? They can only do so much with it as there is only about 5 followers and much more would be a stretch.… Collapse
Mar 7, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What makes the following so great is the character development. Every character has a story. It's unlike any show I have ever seen. The suspense is never ending. I will admit the story is getting a little out of control, the following is a bit larger than we thought it was, but you can't help but be intrigued. I have no clue how they are going to pull off a second season but fox has already ordered it. Excited! As long as they keep the suspense up, I'm a fan!… Expand
Feb 17, 2013"The Following" by Kevin Williamson has a premise that is a recycled one no doubt. For example, Kevin's signature death is by being stabbed by a knife which has been consistently overused through his other movies such as Scream. However, what breathes new air into the show is the characters and the cast. Even, the relative newcomers like Adan Canto and Nico Tortorella play extremely convincing roles as tortured souls being manipulated by Joe Carroll. Overall, the show is enjoyable and the plot continues to build each week while still maintaining to delve deeper into each characters past.… Expand
Apr 16, 2013This show is absolutely awesome. Fast paced, unpredictable, and kind of creepy. For like 2 episodes straight nothing important happened and that was a problem. That's the only reason I didn't give this first season a 10. But that problem greatly improved in a short amount of time. After that, every episode kept your full attention and you were never bored again. Now all this season is, is heart pounding edge of your seat entertainment.… Expand
Mar 30, 2013great series ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 26, 2013I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! Every episode I'm left with my mouth to the floor. I'm obsessed with this show!!!! It's right up there with the walking dead, true blood & board walk empire. Please don't ever get rid of this show!!!
Apr 8, 2013Great plot. Great characters. Haven't eagerly awaited a TV show this much every week since 24 was on.
I am amazed every week how unpredictably the story will turn. GREAT casting. I can see most of these actors/actresses getting their own shows in the future. All you negative ninnies go watch New Girl or Castle. I'll look forward to Seasons 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this more intense drama.
Apr 9, 2013Really enjoying it, especially kevin bacon. Interesting plot, good characters and I like the whole premise of the cult in general. Looking forward to seeing more.
Apr 19, 2014Suspenseful and action packed. Each episode ends with a wanting to see the next one. There is a ridiculous amount of killing and gore in the show. There's a lot of repetition in the plot. By that I mean the same point is accomplished in 2 episodes when it could easily be accomplished in 1. Overall a great show and worth watching.
Mar 13, 2013At first I wasn't sure about Kevin Bacon's acting. I figured we would learn more about his character as time progressed but it turns out James Purefoy is the absolute show stealer in this situation. He is charismatic and charming and yet, the whole concept of the following seems extremely far fetched. I can only wonder how long they intend to go with the show but I will watch until the end because of the twists and turns and the sheer wondering if the woman FBI agent is dirty.… Expand
Mar 23, 2013My new favorite show that i can't seem to get anybody to watch, mostly because they are afraid of serial killers and live in creepy apartments in the city. I love this show, after every episode i leave feeling like it has gotten better than the week before. One criticism, the serial killers seem to get a little too lucky at times, but hey its TV
Apr 19, 2013I am surprised by all the low scores. The acting is great, the story is suspenseful and unpredictable. The plot twists are sometimes implausible, but there must be room for implausibility in a thriller series. This show is more suspenseful and graphic than anything else on network television.
Apr 21, 2013Not sure why there are negative reviews of this show each episode plays like a movie with a cliffhanger leaving u ready to see the next episode I've recommended this series to all of my friends and all of us are addicted Kudos to the team that is bringing us this series...
Apr 24, 2013I don't understand why people are giving The Following such bad reviews. I haven't seen such an exciting, tense, original, risky show since the times of Lost and Prison Break. OK, so one of the complaints is that it isn't 'realistic' which at some points it isn't particularly when it's anything to do with Claire who seems to do the complete opposite of what the audience expects. However, these negative reviewers seem to think that they know exactly how people would act in real life in the situations that occur in the show when in fact, like me, the closest they have ever got to similar situations is watching them on TV. The casting is brilliant and from the very beginning I have been riveted once you get past the OTT goriness (particularly the stuff in the first two episodes). A truly brilliant show that will keep you on the edge of your seat and screaming at the telly… Expand
Apr 29, 2013I have to say that I can see why certain people with no imagination may give this show poor reviews. This is a work of fiction. This is not reality TV, although stranger, even more evil, and crazy cults have existed throughout history. Look at Charles Manson & his followers, for example. After just watching the finale, and as a loyal viewer all season, I found that I thoroughly enjoyed every single episode, as did my husband. I can't say that I never rolled my eyes as someone made a stupid decision, but in the end I was always completely entertained and waiting for the next installment. The acting was superb, especially by Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, & the actress who plays Claire (forgot her name). It was fast paced & thrilling. You never knew what was going to happen or who would die. It kept me on the edge of my seat all season long. After reading through these reviews, it's pretty clear that most who wrote negative reviews didn't watch the whole season. Actually they didn't give it much of a chance after a couple episodes, so how can they really judge the whole show? I can say for certain that bad judgement calls are made, but these are humans...it wasn't as bad as some are saying. I would recommend this show if you like the genre & you have an open mind. I can't wait for season 2!… Expand
Mar 24, 2014You would think how far can a story line go with a serial killer and followers and not run out of story lines,(meaning stabbing, shooting, strangling etc..) but I am impressed every week how the show has grown and I love the acting it is phenomenal!
Jan 16, 2014watching this show has been one of the best thrill rides I've ever been on, I was left wanting more at the end of every single episode especially the finale. Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy have an amazing dynamic and Natalie Zea was a perfect choice for the damsel in distress. I'm not sure why this show is getting such bad reviews, all I can say is it's not for the faint of heart...
Oct 19, 2013Excellent, intriguing storyline. Kevin Bacon is amazing too. I don't understand all the negative reviews. They are probably talking about another show
Oct 19, 2013Amazing show from beginning to end. If you like English Literature, the plot is inspiring. Kevin Bacon is back to his best. Brilliant inter-episode links!
Jul 9, 2014This show is brilliant. I don't understand how one cannot seem to enjoy it or find even the least bit of interesting. I am hooked on this show. By far the best show I've ever watched in my lifetime. I think people that are saying negative things about the show didn't actually pay attention to it. Their loss. It's a great show and I cannot wait until season 3 airs!!
Part Greek tragedy, part "Silence of the Lambs" offspring, The Following has an intriguing premise that almost rises above its layered plotting.
The Following, compelling and frustrating from its opening credits, sets viewers up for a season-long, blood-soaked rematch between an evil intellectual and his law-enforcement nemesis.