Well its time to break out the pumpkins and thanks to FIOS by Verizon, I’m telling you the shows that you’ll want to set your DVR for this seasons newest shows that are set to start in October.
Here are some of the highlight premieres to set your DVR in September. All times are based on EST time zone.
October 1st
Bones – 8pm FOX
The Blacklist – 9pm NBC
Sleepy Hollow – 9pm FOX
October 2nd
Dr. Ken – 8:30pm ABS
October 3rd
Saturday Night Live – 11:35pm NBC
October 4th
Homeland – 8pm HBO
The Good Wife – 9pm CBS
The Leftovers – 9pm HBO
CSI: Cyber – 10pm CBS
The Affair – 10pm SHO
October 6th
The Flash – 8pm The CW
iZombie – 8pm The CW
October 7th
Arrow – 8pm The CW
Supernatural – 9pm The CW
American Horror Story: Hotel – 10pm FX
October 8th
The Vampire Diaries – 8pm The CW
The Originals – 9pm The CW
Haven – 10pm SyFy
October 9th
Reign – 8pm The CW
Undateable – 8pm NBC
October 11th
The Walking Dead – 9pm ABC
October 13th
Chicago Fire – 10pm NBC
October 26th
Supergirl – 8:30pm CBS
October 30th
Grimm – 9pm NBC
October 31st
Ash vs. Evil Dead – 9pm Starz
One thing I will say is between all the great programming on TV this season I’m glad to see that the FIOS HD channels are even sharper then my last provider. Enjoy your TV time!
While its sad to see summer end, we rejoice knowing that things like back to school comes so does the fall tv schedule. One big change for me this year is I jumped ship to FIOS by Verizon, so I’ve gotta redo all my DVR settings and add some of this seasons newest shows.
Here are some of the highlight premieres to set your DVR in September. All times are based on EST time zone.
September 21st
Gotham – 8pm FOX
The Voice – 8pm NBC
Minority Report – 9pm FOX
Blindside – 10pm NBC
Scorpion – 9pm CBS
Castle – 10pm ABC
NCIS: LA – 10pm CBS
September 22nd
NCIS – 8pm CBS
Scream Queens – 8pm FOX
The Muppets – 8pm ABC
Fresh Off the Boat – 8:30pm ABC
NCIS: New Orleans – 9pm CBS
Limitless – 10pm CBS
September 23rd
Rosewood – 8pm FOX
Empire – 9pm FOX
Modern Family – 9pm ABC
Black-ish – 9:30pm ABC
Nashville – 10pm ABC
September 24th
Grey’s Anatomy – 8pm ABC
Heroes’s Reborn – 8pm NBC
Scandal – 9pm ABC
How to Get Away with Murder – 10pm ABC
The Player – 10pm NBC
September 25th
The Amazing Race – 8pm CBS
Hawaii Five-O – 9pm CBS
Shark Tank – 9pm ABC
Blue Bloods – 10pm CBS
September 27th
Once Upon a Time – 8pm ABC
The Simpsons – 8pm FOX
CSI Finale Movie – 9pm CBS
Family Guy – 9pm FOX
Blood & Oil – 9pm ABC
Quantico – 10pm ABC
September 29th
Grandfathered – 8pm FOX
The Grinder – 8:30pm FOX
Marvel’s Agents of Shield – 9pm ABC
Beyond the Tank – 10pm ABC
September 30th
Criminal Minds – 9pm CBS
Chicago PD – 10pm CBS
Code Black – 10pm CBS
One thing I will say is between all the great programming on TV this season I’m glad to see that the FIOS HD channels are even sharper then my last provider. On October 1st I’ll publish my list of DVR premieres for that month, which will include a lot of super hero shows.
I’m sharing my epic moments thanks to Schick Hydro® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #MakeItEpic
Basic shaving can be quick and easy. Just pick up a razor and drag it across your face until the stubble’s gone. A really good shave, on the other hand, requires a little more effort and know-how.
Even if you’ve been shaving for years, you might learn something, from someone who’s been shaving for decades, about what you need to do to get the best shave possible. We wanted to discuss how to demystify some of the myths on shaving!
Myth vs. Fact
The following myths about shaving have been circulating for years. Here are the real facts to set the shaving record straight:
Myth: The age at which you begin to shave influences the amount of hair you will have on your legs and underarms.
Fact: These factors are determined strictly by heredity. Early experiences with shaving coincide with the natural increase in hair growth resulting from puberty.
Myth: Shaving promotes darker, thicker or faster re-growth of hair on legs and underarms.
Fact: Since shaving removes hair on the surface of the skin, it doesn’t affect the color or the thickness of the hair. After an area has been shaved, the hair shafts start to emerge from the follicle, so your hair looks and feels coarse and bristly. If you allow the hair to grow out, it will take on its original appearance and texture.
Myth: A tan can be removed by shaving.
Fact: Tanning occurs at the lower levels of your skin, where the skin’s pigment cells are located. Razor blades never come in contact with these cells. Shaving can actually “polish” your skin and give it a healthy glow. You’ll improve the look of your tan by removing flaky surface skin cells that give your skin a dull appearance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m2reCQwqdE
I shave every day and I am fairly good at it. It is the same as brushing my teeth and takes about the same amount of time. I just use shaving foam or gel and a Schick razor. I don’t understand some men’s fascination with high-tech, high-cost shaving gear or, even worse, ultra low-tech gear like a straight razor. It’s a simply a chore to be done with a Schick blade should be enough for anyone. I like the fact that shaving is a good way to clean your face and give you a type of microderm abrasion that is good for your skin. I don’t like it when I use a razor longer than I should and it drags or cuts me.
I’m sharing my epic moments thanks to Schick Hydro® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #MakeItEpic
Moving it’s location to ScuttleHole Road and Lumber Lane and having the event on the 4th of July weekend served the community well. We walked the event and met with many gallerists and artists.
We spoke to gallery owners like Roy Seifert of Contempop Gallery of Tel Aviv, Rachel Teachout of Edgewater Gallery of New Jersey. Michael Joseph of Artblend spoke to us about the photos of a herd of white horses gracefully galloping in the Camargue, in the South of France.
We interviewed artist Paul Gerben, who was represented by Chase Edwards Gallery of Bridgehampton, showing his iconic art of Elvis, Jimi, and coke bottles on surfboards to be hung in the homes of old and young.
All agreed the show was successful both in viewers passing by, excitement of all who came but most importantly to the galleries and artists were sales. Art is moving and all were happy to have been there. First year participants were ready to sign up early and those that have been at ArtHampton for eight years will be back again next year.
The Evan Lurie Gallery represented the work of Cuban artist Alexi Torres. The oil on canvas piece entitled Lincoln Peace sought $36,000 and according to Mr. Lurie the piece was sold.
Alex G. Cao was represented by the Center Space Gallery of Allen Street, NYC. Alex’s American Flag was actually pixels of JFK and his family. Flag vs. JFK is not only patriotic and a centerpiece but a conversation piece that can take hours to inspect for the detail of each pixel.
We spent some time with Tom Gramegna of Gallery 270 of Englewood, New Jersey. What first caught our eye were the pieces of the Jersey shore before and after Sandy. The famous roller coaster in it’s glory and then underwater, shot from the same vantage point by Michael Massaia. The Boardwalk, pier and other images captured about 4 years apart showed the destruction Sandy wrought in a way that only art can capture.
He also represented Terri O’Neill who became a photographer of note based upon his photos of Frank Sinatra. Ask Tom about the note of introduction that Terri shared with Frank and how that note, bonded the two for a lifetime of friendship.
Over the years of living in NYC – I’ve seen my fair share of Macy’s 4th of July fireworks. For 2015 they’re again Macy’s fireworks will be based in the East River (around lower manhattan). Which means one of the best spots to view the fireworks will be from the South Street Seaport Museum which controls Pier 16.
The South Street Seaport Museum has a limited number of tickets available for entrance into the pier. The views of the fireworks are SPECTACULAR (see the picture above – taken from the pier last year).
The details… Bring a picnic, BYOB (NO coolers or kegs!). Food trucks onsite. You will need to print your ticket and have it in hand in order to get through security and access Pier 16. Pier 16 will open at 6 PM. As always the NYPD might not allow chairs or blankets into the secure area (just a heads up).
I’d say daily, if not weekly I receive an email about the latest new gadget, gizmo or down right stupid idea available via crowd sourcing, whether that be Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Typically I find myself reading the first line or two, seeing if the product is truly worth my time and if not, I delete the email and never think about it again. Every once in a while, I come across a product that truly has merit. It’s either that unique or amazing, or it solves a real problem I deal with on a regular basis. Well, CLIKI is both!
That being said, I’m sure we can all agree that smart-phones are incredible, they come packed with features and if they don’t you can usually add them thanks to iTunes or the Google store. The problem is sometimes (more often than I care to admit) accessing and using them can be quite a pain in the you know what! For example, to snap a picture you have to wake your screen, unlock your phone, look for your camera app, launch it, then finally get to snap the picture. By then the “photo opp” is gone, especially if you’re dealing with a couple of kids that are always on the go!!!
That’s where the brilliance of CLIKI comes in.
CLIKI is a wireless smart button that comes built-in (available separately also) a sleek smartphone case. Then you just download the app and the user can control his/her favorite features on the smartphone with the push of one button!
CLIKI will allow you to control your music, take pictures, find your phone or even activate a tracking beacon in case of an emergency all with just the one button!
The CLIKI button can be easily removed from your phone so you can use it like a remote control for group photos or positioned in a more convenient location when riding a bike or motorcycle for easy access to the one button control! Barring any surprises CLIKI will be on Kickstarter in Mid-July. I don’t know about you but I’ll definitely back it and suggest you to do the same. For more information check out clikibutton.com
Most people know that I have followed in my dad’s footsteps professionally, carrying on the Hart family legacy in WWE. However, what people don’t know, is how much I’ve followed his example outside of the ring. It’s easy for people to think that because of my last name, I was handed my position as a WWE Diva. The truth is, I struggled a lot to make it to the WWE. I am grateful for those doors being slammed in my face. I kept going, following my heartbeat, my pulse, and what made me excited to wake up every morning, my love for wrestling. I didn’t realize it at the time, but all of the tiny wars and setbacks would make me stronger than I could ever imagine. My dad reminded me that I would become more skilled learning how to “drive” on that winding road, than on that straight, “perfect” road. So I kept going. I persevered through years of being rejected, trying to make it to WWE. It is true, I am my father’s daughter. Our professions may be the same, but I’ve learned much more about life from my father than I could ever learn about wrestling. Growing up, my father instilled in me several key values that have made me the person I am today. Most importantly, hard work and determination pay off, family will always come first and having fun is more important than winning. After all, in the end, it’s the fun stuff in life that we want to remember!
My father always had goals. Before he came to WWE, he was a world class shot-putter. He went to UCLA on a full scholarship. He played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders. Then, he went on to become a multiple-time WWE Tag Team Champion. My dad was always working toward something. He had this incredible discipline inside of him. When he put his mind to it, there was nothing he couldn’t do. He showed me that if you never stop setting small goals, big dreams come true as long as you have enough determination and motivation to not give up. He taught me that just because someone tells you can’t do something or a door closes, doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel. That’s when you grab the towel and hit the ground running! Each set back and each obstacle is a learning experience that provides the knowledge you need to achieve your goal on the next try. My dad showed me that it’s ok to fall down, because when you get back up, you’ll be strong like an ANVIL.
I’m also incredibly grateful that my father showed me what unconditional love looks and feels like. He has lived through major triumphs and some difficult pitfalls. Through it all, he never forgot the importance of family. My father has always believed that family is EVERYTHING. Winning the Divas Championship was a wonderful feeling and getting to be in the ring during WrestleMania is indescribable. However, I came to the realization a long time ago, that for me, if I don’t build relationships with people that share in my joy and help carry me when I stumble, my accomplishments won’t mean anything. Every time my dad watches me wrestle & cheers me on, I feel like I’m the champion of the world.
Finally, my father taught me the importance of having fun… F-U-N! My father is my biggest supporter, and he is always there to remind me to smile, pause and enjoy the moment. I can still hear his words ringing loudly before I walk out for every match: “Don’t forget to look out at the crowd and connect with them. They believe in you the same way that I do.” Being a WWE Diva is hard work, there’s no doubt about that. There are long hours, lots of traveling and intense training. However, I wouldn’t trade it for the world because I really love what I do. My father reminds me to this day how lucky I am that my passion is wrestling because I never have to work a day in my life.” (Insert ANVIL laugh while pulling his goatee!) For that reason, I never gave up on my dream, and now I get to live it every day. My dad pushed me to keep going because he knew I loved this. He knew how much fun it was for me. My happiness made him happy.
Recently, I moved to a new house. I hired movers, thinking I would just sit back and let them take care of everything. I hate moving! My cats hate moving. My goldfish hates moving (Ok, I don’t have a goldfish, but you get it!). Instead, my father insisted on coming to oversee the move. He took such pride in taking the reins and making sure everything went smoothly. What is normally an exhausting and stressful event turned out to be one of the best days I’ve ever had with my dad. I also schemed up a plan with my dad to break a plastic lion head my mom bought me at a garage sale. I secretly thought it was absolutely hideous. I didn’t have the heart to tell her I did not want it hanging front and center in my living room. Who else could I turn to? Of course, I asked my dad for his assistance! I told him to pretend he tripped over the sprinkler outside and “accidentally” broke this horrendous plastic piece that was truly uglier than any garden gnome I’ve ever seen. Without fail, my dad happily body-slammed this plastic hunk of junk onto my driveway, risking my mom yelling at him if she had caught him. Imagine what the neighbors were thinking!? My dad did it for me! Mission accomplished! He broke that plastic lion head and my mom’s feelings were spared! Now that is LOVE. During the move, we worked hard, we laughed, and when he couldn’t quite get the giant couch out the door by himself, I got the other end and we moved it together.
My father has taught me about love, perseverance, reflection, and how to throw a great punch! I am so proud of my dad. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him. I’m still working on growing my Anvil style goatee so I can be just like him 🙂
Happy Father’s Day, Daddy! And Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there!
As we all celebrate Father’s Day we think of our Father’s and our children. At the 74th annual Father of the Year event at the New York Hilton, given by the Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council, Emceed this year by Mark K. Shriver, a Kennedy look alike he made reference to one of the awardees, former President George W. Bush and how nauseating it is to play on a family name.
Daughter, Barbara Bush gave the presentatoin speech for her dad, and welled in tears “a family trait” as she recounted all her parents and grandparents had done for her and her sister. When the former President accepted his award, he credited becoming a father with helping him stop drinking and then spoke with humor and eloquence about the importance of the role of a father, “I think the most important priority for a dad is to be a dad. In my case, I might have been slightly self-absorbed at times, but when I became a dad, I only had one real job and that was to provide for these little girls. “ He said he didn’t think he would have quit drinking if he hadn’t become a father. But most of his time at the microphone was to speak from his book 41 A Portrait of My Father about his father.
Also receiving recognition from the National Father’s Day Committee was Morris Goldfarb, the head of the G-III Apparel Group, who spoke about his children and grandchildren and how he changed his ways over the past five years after realizing how much he missed traveling and building his business and being away from his family and how now when he shares his vacation home in Saint Barts with his children he is the first one up to prepare breakfast for his grandchildren, and of course, how much money he has given to them.
David Gonzales of Jacksonville, Florida, was recognized as the Ashok Sani “All-Star” dad, who met his child when she was three after falling in love with her mother. Both father and daughter agreed that the bond of genes did not matter to them, agreeing they love each other and feel for each other as if they were genetically bonded.
As a father and grandfather, this award makes me think about what my kids and grandchildren think of the role I played and will continue to play in their lives, as I remain an integral member of the family. I can only hope, though I’ll never win a national award like President Bush did today, that in their minds and hearts that they always knew and will know that I love them unconditionally and that I am there for them in any way I can be. That’s my view of my being a Dad.
And to my Dad, allow me to take this time to wish you a happy Father’s Day too.
Thanks to Schick Hydro® for sponsoring a series of post for Socialstars.
Father’s day is one of those days I like to make memories – If you have a son that is on the verge of shaving, I think that father’s day is a great day to make it a lasting memory. Is there any day more about being a positive male role model? There are only a handful of memories in a young mans life that will stay with him, then the first time they shave.
My friends at Schick, recommended that for the first time shaving you start them off with the good stuff of the Schick Hydro® which has five Ultra Glide® blades with Skin Guards that help reduce friction and reduce irritation.
First time shaving tips…
1) Shave after (or during a shower) the water helps to soften the hairs
2) Use a shaving cream or gel
3) Go with the grain of your hair, not against it. If you go against it you’ll end up with razor burn or ingrown hairs.
4) There is no prize for rushing – take your time.
5) Remember to ease up on the pressure – the harder you push against your face the more likely you are to cut yourself (and when it does happen use a little piece of toilet paper to help stop the bleeding quicker).
6) Change razors or blades frequently (this really depends on how tough your hair is and how quickly it grows back in).
7) Clean your face after you shave with soap and water.
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Insideout is a movie for the whole family. “This one has all the feels” as Marc walked out of the theater saying. Literally each character is a feeling and emotionally they do their job making you feel happy, sad, fear and anger throughout the movie. Also fun is the initial sighting of the secret character who is originally a silly drawing on the wall that almost goes unnoticed until half way through when he comes to life as Riley’s imaginary friend Bing Bong. Best of all the ah-ha moment where the golden lesson is taught to kids. This film teaches that life has some hard times and sadness is ok. Better still that sadness helps you find your happiness. Definitely take your little ones to see it and the 3D is worth it with the great colors and characters really popping out at you!
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