Comings

It’s become habit. Each morning I log on to my computer to check for dispatches from the dozen or so families and travelers I have been tracking around the world. RSS reports arrive from far-flung places like Puerto Montt, Tokyo, Cairns, Siem Reap, Cappadocia and Durban. Each post brings a new adventure, a new lesson or a [...]

It seems this morning that Arsenal is a popular tourist destination with the media, if not necessarily the players themselves. Current Euro2008 pin-up boy Andrei Arshavin is leaving St Petersburg for a measily £10m (or an over-inflated £10m if he fails to deliver the goods for his new employers) and any comments Arsene makes are [...]

Back in the fold of summer transfer rumours having crossed as many rivers of water in the house as Jimmy Cliff once had to. Starting with the obvious, I find the situation surround Alexander Hleb disappointing but also inevitable. It has been coming since he shared a pistachio ice-cream with various nefarious characters in Milan [...]

All My Children COMINGS Jenna DiMartini(Corrina), Chris Henry(Ren), and Sterling Sulieman(Dre)- These newbies will be seen and heard when they join AMC Sept. 4th as members of a garage band next door to Tad’s house. They will mix it up with the young crowd but only Sulieman is on contract, DiMartini and Henry are on recurring. GOINGS Justing Bruening(Jamie Martin)- He will leave Aug. 24th to join his uncle Jake, in Africa, to work on a new HIV/AIDS project with Doctors Without Borders. Kelli Giddish(Di Henry)- Her last airdate was scheduled for August 17th, but changed to a few weeks later, Sept. 19. One Life to Live COMINGS John Brotherton(Jared Banks)- This mystery man appears in Llanview on Aug. 21st and mixes it up with Natalie. Tuc Watkins(David Vickers)- Although he departed for the Caribbean, he will be back to team up with a fave for more laughs in September. GOINGS James DePaiva(Max Holden)- After an attempt for reunion with him and Blair, he will leave on Aug. 20- h

COMINGS All My Children J.Q. DePaiva(Jason)- The 10 year old son of Kassie and James DePaiva(Blair and Max, OLTL) who was born deaf and had received two cochlear implants will appear on Sept. 20, 21, and 24. He will be a guest on Erica’s show about deaf children. Bob Hiltermann(Walter Novak)- He will play Annie’s(Melissa Claire Egan) father, Walter on Aug. 15. Hiltermann is deaf, as is his character- the beginning of several deaf actors who will appear on AMC in Spike’s hearing loss storyline. Pic is below: Eden Riegel(Bianca Montgomery)- A concerned Bianca calls Kendall on Aug. 14. General Hospital Stephen Macht(Trevor Lansing)- He comes to town as the father of DA Ric Lansing. He’ll also have a surprising connection to another Port Charles resident- He first airs on Aug. 22 and the role is recurring. One Life to Live James DePaiva(Max Holden), Nathan Fillion(Joey Buchanan), Dan Gauthier(Kevin Buchanan), John Loprieno(Cord Roberts), and Tonja Walker(Alex Olan

COMINGS All My Children Sydney Penny(Julia Santos)- Finishing up maternity leave and will return to Pine Valley on Aug. 31. General Hospital Jeffrey Castillo(Cardoza)- Suspicious character to cross paths with Jerry on July 31. Ingo Rademacher(Jasper “Jax” Jacks)- Carly’s husband resurfaces this week. Olga Vilner(Irina)- Jerry’s former lover is back from the dead starting July 31. General Hospital: Night Shift Rick Fitts(Roger Winters)- Soap Vet appears as Lainey’s Alzheimer-stricken father on Aug. 2. One Life to Live Timothy Adams(Ron Walsh)- Will reprise role in October, speculation he will be support for Marcie during custody battle. GOINGS General Hospital: Night Shift Pat Crawford Brown(Mrs. Storch)- Her death kicks off a potential murderous mystery. One Life to Live Tuc Watkins(David Vickers)- The lovable anti-hero last airs July 26. Source: Soap Opera Digest

All My Children Coming: Alexander, Benjamin, and Caleb Eckstein- Spike Lavery, are now playing Spike. Going: Ava and Julia Farrar- Spike Lavery One Life to Live Coming: John Brotherton- Jared Banks, new character will interact with Jessica and Nash, first airs August 21. Jason-Shane Scott- Will Rappaport, Lindsay’s son and Jessica’s ex-boyfriend will resurface for a few episodes in September. General Hospital Coming: Graham Shiels- Cody Paul, GH: Night Shift regular crosses over on July 19, he is an Iraq war vet who’s got a grudge against Logan. Staying: Natalia Livingston- Emily Quartermaine, despite rumors of her leaving, she has inked a new deal. Source: Soap Opera Digest

It seems that the transfer of Bakari Sagna will be formalised over the next day or so, perhaps even by the time you read this. At the same time, reports are emerging that the Club is preparing to part company with Justin Hoyte, willing to listen to offers at around the £2m mark. Whilst I can see the logic in parting with one or maybe more of the four right backs that would be at Arsenal - Sagna, Hoyte, Gilbert and Eboue - the choice of Hoyte to leave seems a strange one. Of the two Englishmen, Hoyte is the more experienced so if these reports are true, it suggests that Gilbert is perceived as the better long term bet. The departure of Hoyte would also appear to cast doubt that Eboue is being earmarked as a potential right midfielder, competition for Walcott and Hleb. However, these reports have one dark cloud over them in that the player has signed a new long term contract earlier this year which seems on the face of it, to be at odds with the decision to dispense with his services. I

As many of you know, I am a Presbyterian pastor. I am also the calendar keeper for Jesus in our sector of the galaxy. I keep track of Jesus's appointments for all the planets around our Sun and the other 999 stars nearest to us. It isn't easy, but I love my job.My job isn't nearly as difficult as Jesus's job. He has to come and go to every planet twice. If you want to know what an ordeal that is check out the Galaxy Song. But that isn't a billionth of it. His schedule is full, and I mean jam-packed. He is always on the go. The angels keep telling him to slow down, but he is a man on a mission.As you know, the big news for us is that Jesus is scheduled to return to Earth for his second coming on July 7th, 2007. I am so excited! He was of course, scheduled to come a lot earlier. Paul, who had a vision, thought Jesus would come in his lifetime. Jesus kept telling him, "Paul, I don't think I am going to make it that soon." But, Paul, as always, a bit stubborn,

We had some upheavals at the restaurant in the last week. Afterher 'medical' drama last week, Tiffany is no longer employed atthe restaurant. She never produced a medical note or doctor'sexcuse for her alleged ailments, verifying what we all alreadyknew, that she was lying. No surprise. I only hope it will send amessage to a couple of our other drama queens who have adistant relationship with the truth (but I doubt it). Then ourhostess with the mostess, Tina (and her silicone orchestra!) maybe on the way out. Her husband's work schedule has changed, notallowing her to work 2 weeks a month, as someone needs to stayhome with the 3 kids. Not sure if working 2 weeks on, 2 weeks offwill be manageable schedule-wise, time will tell. This now allowsour favorite ex-jailbird to display her multitude of talents bybecoming the new hostess with the mostess (and her 'attributes'are the real thing, unlike Tina's!). Yes, the one and only Kathynow moves into a more responsible position within th