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My Way News - Report: Spears Released From Hospital
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Television’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw said Britney Spears was released from a hospital Saturday but still needs psychological help, the syndicated programs “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Insider” reported in a press release.

The troubled pop star was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by paramedics Thursday night after police were called to her home because of a dispute involving the two sons she had with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

“My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention,” McGraw told the programs.

“She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I entered the room. We visited for about an hour before I walked with her to her car. I am very concerned for her,” he said.

I know, I know. You say “don’t get excited - it’s LOST and it will let you down again.” You say don’t get excited because of the writer’s strike or because the last few episodes of season three were TOO good and they can’s sustain that energy. Well, I don’t care. I LOVED the Season Four Trailer and I don’t care who knows it. And I love the spoilers - BE WARNED!!!

UPDATE: A new, longer version of the trailer has been released HERE. Check it out! “A closer look at the fourth season, not to be confused with last week’s 32-second teaser. ABC made headlines Friday when it announced the show will return on Thursday nights starting Jan. 31.”

Webisodes offer little oasis for ‘Lost’ - Television- msnbc.com
In an effort to reignite fan interest before the fourth season returns in January, the creators of “Lost” unveiled a new facet to the island drama: A 13-part series of webisodes, or “mobisodes” as they’re billed to the sneak-peak Verizon Wireless crowd, debuted online Nov. 12.

What can viewers expect from the two- to three-minute snippets of “Lost” that are collectively called “Missing Pieces”? Those looking for a taste of the dark mysteries they’ve missed since last season may be disappointed. Despite the promise of newly produced material, the webisodes feel like the stuff of DVD extras.

First look: Whip cracks over new Indiana Jones movie - USATODAY.com

Now that the poster for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has been revealed, some details from the super-secret plot also can be officially exposed.

Indiana Jones co-producer Frank Marshall is authorized to confirm some rumors and detail some of the story, about a quest for South American relics with supernatural powers. When last we saw Indy, he was riding off into the sunset in 1989’s The Last Crusade, set in 1938 near the start of World War II. The new movie, due this spring, is set at the height of the Cold War in 1957, so the character has aged in real time — 19 years.

“He’s teaching and having kind of a quiet life,” the producer says. Once the archaeologist is thrust back into danger, the signature Indiana Jones red line tracing across the map will take him to New Mexico, Connecticut, Mexico City and the jungles of Peru. Despite all the gray-hair jokes (Harrison Ford is 65), Indy is still swinging from dangerous precipices and absorbing punches.

Boing Boing
Musgrove, Despain, and Heshka at Roq la Rue Gallery

Seattle’s Roq la Rue Gallery has a killer triple bill show opening this Friday with new work by Scott Musgrove, Brian Despain, and Ryan Heshka. The opening is 6-9pm and all three Pop Surrealist sensations will be in attendance. The show runs through December 1 and the art is also viewable online. Seen here, from left to right: Musgrove’s “Untitled,” Despain’s “The Discovery,” and Heshka’s “See.” Link

From YesButNoButYes: Where Are They Now - The Seinfeld Characters
Hey, is Jerry Seinfeld in a new flick about bees? I’m not sure, but I think I read something recently, or saw some promotion? Was that him flying over Cannes in a bug suit? Or didn’t he turn an entire episode of 30 Rock into a commercial? I know he does those tv shorts in the middle of The Office, but I never watch to the end. I think I saw him in a computer commercial talking about the flick…and on Letterman…the Today Show…Happy Meals…

This makes me SOOOOO happy! The original (and funniest) folks behind MST3K are getting back together and kicking off a new project!!! SWEET!

Here’s what the website says: “It’s been just amazing the last few years: what with MST3K being honored as a top 25 science fiction show and top 25 “cult” show by TV Guide, and, most notably, in September being listed as one of the “Top One Hundred TV Shows Ever” by TIME – whew! Never saw it coming. Even mo-better are the really nice people that I’ve met who’ve had, and still have, great experiences watching horrendously great movies along with me and my funny friends. Thanks for mentioning it, thanks for keeping the dream alive, and thanks for buying the DVDs. It’s all been strange and mysterious and lovely, and it makes me want to do it all over again. And now, almost 20 years later, I am. I’ve decided, in collaboration with the other bold souls who “started it all,” to do a new project that is strong enough for our diehard audience, and also gentle and easy to swallow for those that are new to movie riffing. Wait for it….wait for it…. meet Cinematic Titanic!”… read more | digg story

Celebrate Halloween With Halo, Lord of the Rings Online (from Wired.com)
It’s the week of Halloween, and some of your favorite virtual worlds are celebrating the holiday with special events and areas dedicated to spooky shenanigans and silliness. Take some time off from the trick-or-treating and scary movie marathon to check them out:

Halo 3: We’re not quite sure what Bungie has planned for the big Boo day, but according to Frankie, one event “is a fun, seasonal addition to the matchmaking playlist which should keep you entertained for about 27 hours around Halloween.”

Lord of the Rings Online: They’re not celebrating Halloween, exactly, but you can have some fun at the Harvest Festival, anyway. Until November 11th, you can compete in horse races, bob for apples, pick geodes, or dance the night away. Dance quests earn race-specific emotes as rewards, and tokens you earn playing Festival games can be used to purchase special items like horses.

City of Heroes/Villains: Players are already comfortable with the whole dressing up in costumes concept, so it’s not terribly surprising that the Halloween festivities are costume-centric. Instead of dressing up like a hero, though, you’ll be dressing up like the citizens, law enforcement officials, and villains you see in your travels around town. From now until this Sunday, collect the costumes and go trick-or-treating around town; collect enough and you’ll earn yourself some badges, too. But beware: zombies, witches, werewolves, and vampires will be on the prowl, as well.

Lineage II: It’s Trick or Transmutation…not as good as candy, I’m thinking, but you can still get some cool swag. Between now and November 6th, find keys to unlock Alchemist’s Chests which contain material to craft one of six different Philosopher’s Stones, which are used to summon rare and valuable items, like scrolls, potions, and super-hard-to-find head accessories.

Maple Story: The continent of Masteria expands with the Phantom Forest and a new haunted house, the Prendergast Mansion. Search the Forest to do battle with the Headless Horseman, or adopt the Jr. Reaper as a pet. Collect enough candles in-game to trade for a Pumpkin Basket, or if you don’t feel like going to that much trouble, you canjust buy Halloween-themed items at the shop.

Tabula Rasa: You had to have pre-ordered the game to get in on the fun here, as its official release isn’t until after Halloween. If you do have early access, though, you can receive special Halloween masks and do Halloween-themed missions. There are nine masks to collect in all, but you have to be playing on Halloween to get them.

Second Life: Visit October Country Island, where it’s always Halloween! Tour the cemeteries, listen to spooky radio shows from the 40s and 50s, or settle in for a tale from Lovecraft or Stephen King.

World of Warcraft: Celebrate Hallow’s End from now until November 1st. Talk to any innkeeper to receive a Treat Bag…but watch out, because it might just be a Trick. You can also buy candy, bob for apples, and make sick children happy by bringing them goodies. If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can take on the Headless Horseman, but if you’re in a more mischievous frame of mind, you can throw stink bombs instead.

Guild Wars: Mad King Thorn is back, and has brought minigames, jokes, and his very own ghoulish posse. He’s ready to reward you with Halloween-themed items, but he’s only around until 11:59 Pacific on Halloween night. Vendors will be selling special spooky items, and Lion’s Arch and Kamadan will be decked out in celebration of the holiday. Make sure to take a screen shot if you visit.

Hellgate: London: From Halloween through Sunday, you’ll be able to collect All Hallow’s Treats, which do everything from boost your stats to altering your appearance. You can also hope to find the All Hallow’s Visage, a helm that looks like a burning skull. If you’re persistent, you may also be able to find all the necessary pieces to assemble your very own Zombot, a different kind of pet perfectly suited for Halloween.

Los Angeles Times : Show Tracker : What you’re watching
Ronald D. Moore, the executive producer who runs “Battlestar Galactica,” is gearing up for the long goodbye by taking on a new task. He will step into the director’s chair for the first time next season as his dramatic reinvention of the hokey 1970s’ space opera treks toward the end. The final 20-episode run will kick off in — you read it here first — early April.

Moore’s work on the show as a writer-producer landed “Battlestar” its first Emmy nomination in the drama writing category, where he faced off against the writers of “The Sopranos” and “Lost.” A veteran of the “Star Trek” series “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine” and “Voyager,” Moore is also juggling writing duties for the upcoming feature films “The Thing” and the sequel to “I, Robot.”

About his directing debut, Moore said, “It’s the perfect opportunity to try and do it here with my family — the cast and crew of the show — who have been working together for years now.

Old men - please control yourselves. I know it can be difficult, but that’s all I’m asking with the title of this article. Those waitresses out there in the world are a public resource, to be treated well for the common good. They bring us our coffee and our pie and should be handled gently, lest I accidentally get someone’s Halibut Platter instead of my Western Omelette. And all that is required is a small measure of “manners” - as Emily Post once said, “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others.”

Last week, I was enjoying breakfast at my favorite restaurant in Tipp City, as I do as often as I can. I chatted with several of the waitresses as “Tina,” took my order. Her name is not really “Tina” - the names have been changed to protect the very innocent.

Let me mention that, at this restaurant and others, I’ve noticed a great many older male customers, and all the floor staff are younger women. I’ve also noticed a lot of physical contact, where some of the older men gets “touchy” with the women. When it happens, the women shake it off as “no big deal” but I’ve been told that it can become very awkward. There are long, close hugs, arms draped around shoulders, or the occasional kiss. It’s an unfortunate dynamic - the men are old and lonely and the waitresses tolerate the “attention” as best they know how, hating every moment of it.

I noticed a group of older men in the back, chatting loudly - “That’s a group of retirees,” Tina said, taking our order. As she went to enter my order in the computer, one of the men smiled and smacked Tina hard on the behind. I couldn’t see if it was with his hand or a book, but it was a loud sound, followed by his old-man giggle as he made his way back to his friends like a mischievous schoolboy. Tina stood there, ramrod straight, entering my order.

I wasn’t sure what to say to her, but it got worse later in the meal. After our food had come out and we were eating, Tina helped out another old man in the booth across from ours. She leaned on his table and he casually put his hand on her arm, moving it up and down slowly, caressing it. I almost spit out by coffee, and snorted loudly when he slid his bony hand up under the sleeve of her shirt. She pulled away and rolled her eyes at me as she walked away.
What’s a younger man to do in this situation? I’m offended for the woman, and for women in general. I’m torn between yelling at the men for behavior that is not acceptable and minding my own business. A devious part of me wanted to walk over and slap the first guy hard on his behind, embarrassing him in front of his friends. What if that were my daughter? Or my wife?

But what makes a man feel the need, or the empowerment, to treat a woman like this? I have to assume it’s a generational thing - a lot of changes have taken place over the past 50 years, and evidently this guy never got the memo. Or he doesn’t care. Younger men have been taught by strong mother figures to treat women and girls with more respect than in ages past.

I’m angered that this old man is making the rest of us guys look bad - the smacks on the behind or the gentle, loving caresses are for loved ones, period. It is not appropriate to touch people in public that you do not know. There should be no lewd touches or rubbing of arms or long, close hugs or kisses. And especially not for PEOPLE THAT WORK FOR YOU - and that’s what waitresses or teachers or busboys or the ladies at the coffee shop are: employees. They need to be treated with respect or hard feelings (and lawsuits) may result.

[digg=http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Old_Men_Please_Stop_Touching_our_Waitresses]So on the behalf of all the normal men out there, I’d like to apologize to Tina. She shouldn’t have to put up with these letches (or leeches, depending on the spelling) in her day-to-day activities, but she does. But EVERY time these old men are allowed to touch or caress or hug, it makes it more difficult to say “no” the next time. And do yourselves a favor, ladies. Just say “no.” These old men need to learn about boundaries, even if they’re learning 50 years too late. And don’t let them get away with it because they’re “lonely” or “widowed” or whatever word helps you rationalize their inappropriate behavior. Like Tina told me, “it’s not worth the $2.”