Tom Koracick, a role played by Gregory Germann, did not relate well to Greys Anatomys characters.

Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams), Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.), and Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) did not give him an easy time. While fans may think that their hate for Tom is valid, one fan points out a petty reason that the fandom should discuss.

Tom, an attending surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, was initially Amelias mentor. Tom exudes an interesting and fun character. In fact, he is the most fun surgeon you can ever see, as he plays music while performing medical operations.

Speaking on Entertainment Tonight, Elisabeth R Finch, a Greys Anatomy co-executive producer, describes Toms character as unpredictable and unexpected. However, on the flip side, Tom exudes a lot of arrogance, which may have contributed to some of his bad relationships.

One instance of him showing his ego is when he went to brag to Teddy after pulling off Catherine Averys (Debbie Allen) surgery. Despite his arrogance, he can prove to help people in times of need. In one instance, he told Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) that he tried to form better relationships with people, but they did not like him.

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Tom did not form the best relationships in Greys Anatomy. He does not seem to settle in any serious relationship, and the only relationship that showed some serious prospect was one with Teddy.

To start with, he mentored Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone). In the show, we saw Amelia request Toms help to perform a surgery, but Tom did not have to do anything as Amelia successfully did it. After the surgery, they have casual sex, and that was about it.

Tom had a healthy relationship with Catherine, and there were flirting with each other. However, this, too, did not develop into anything meaningful. Catherine approached Tom to help her with her tumor. Tom devoted his time and spent a lot of hours operating on Catherine.

Tom had yet another casual relationship with April Kepner (Sarah Drew), whereby they had a one-night stand. After the one-night stand, Tom took a step to help April overcome her struggle with her faith before growing close with Teddy.

While he did find some love from the women, the men disliked him. He was in constant confrontations with the men. At Catherines party, Owen and Tom have a confrontation concerning Teddy.

In another instance, Jackson and Tom disagreed on a pro-Bono medical case, which Tom wanted to record and use for promotion. In another instance, Richard was angry when Tom told him that Catherine had secured her job at Grey Sloan Hospital.

A fan on Reddit offered an alternative reason apart from the fact that he is proud. The fan points out that Jackson, Richard, and Owen are possessive and territorial.

The fan says that all the hate stems out from jealousy.

He points out that Tom and Catherines relationship makes Richard feel out of place. The fan also points out that Owen and Jackson hate Tom because Tom was there for the people they love in times of trouble when they couldnt be found.

Every fan has an opinion, and it is up to you to judge what explanation appeals to you. Whatever the opinion is, it does not change the fact that Toms drama makes the show more interesting.

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Remember the soccer team that went viral after they released a tuxedo-themed kit? Perhaps you saw the stir caused by a muscular uniform that made the players look like figures in a medical school textbook? Or even the club that fielded a team of players all dressed as The Hulk? Well, behind some of football's most infamous, bold and eye-catching outfits is a former player turned visionary kit designer.

His name is Juan Francisco Martin Fresneda, 49, a TV executive in Castilla y Leon, Spain, who dreamed up Cultural Leonesa's jersey that looks like a dinner jacket and bow-tie and Palencia's "skinless" human torso strip. Astorga's design that looked like Dr Bruce Banner post-transformation and Zamora's depiction of the human circulatory system are also of his creation. When they were released, the kits swept across social media and provided much-needed financial boosts for clubs well below Spain's glamorous elite.

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Martin is no stranger to the struggles of semi-professional teams. He played for several clubs in Spain's lower leagues such as his hometown side Gimnastica Segoviana, Melilla, Lorca and Murcia, even making it as high as the third-tier Segunda Division B. His breakthrough into the world of kit design came in 2014 when he was consulted by Cultural Leonesa, who were close to financial ruin and desperate for funding ideas.

"The designs of the kits were born out of necessity," Martin told ESPN. "Necessity is the mother of invention. I was the director of Leon TV in 2014 and Cultural was living a dramatic moment, they had big debts and were close to dissolving. I was collaborating with their board as a consultant."

Martin's background in marketing helped him come up with the out-of-the-box idea of the tuxedo jersey. The kit was an undisputed success, garnering the sort of worldwide attention that is rarely afforded to Spain's lower leagues, and from there other clubs came to him looking for advice.

"When someone is involved in the world of creativity, there is no limit, but you don't have to force it either," he says. "I have a couple of ideas but I have to wait for someone to understand and want them. We are in a project to go into basketball and there are other couple of things that I'm working on. I am convinced that in the near future all clubs -- including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich -- are going to have to create an original third kit to sell because we are in the world of survival. Football shirts are a way of telling stories.

"There are three types of shirts: the ones that are beautiful, made by Nike and Adidas; the ones that looks for publicity, like the one from Guijuelo [a Spanish club who gained fame for their jersey that appeared to be covered in ham]; and the ones that play with the emotions, which are the ones that I propose. I have the idea of the emotional shirt that I would design for Madrid and Barca and I am sure that it would sell millions of kits. It does not have to do with colours, but with emotions. I can't give clues because otherwise they would copy them from me ... Look, the Atletico Madrid fans are going to buy the Atletico shirt regardless of the design. But if you manage to make a shirt that tells stories ... and perhaps have an emotional tie to the club, the sales would multiply by 10."

Martin's relationship with football is born from personal tragedy, and his involvement in the game is a way for him to give something back.

"My life is a little bit like those you can see in the movies," he says. "When I was 17, my family died in a traffic accident and I was left alone with my father. It was a dramatic situation and football helped me a lot, it gave me the family that I did not have, a reason for life. I understood football as a school of values and I got into the world of football as a coach and also I was on the board of my hometown club, Gimnastica Segoviana."

Here is the story of Martin's unique kit designs, in his own words.

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Motto: "Cultural, the most elegant football team"

Background: "They had big debts and were close to dissolution. I was collaborating with their board as a consultant. It was the club's 90th anniversary and one night in our WhatsApp group I said I had half an idea which could change their fortunes. I asked: 'What do you think if Cultural come out wearing a tuxedo for their 90th birthday?' There were jokes, many did not see it as a good idea. I talked with Hummel [Cultural's kit manufacturer at the time] and at first they had doubts, but they offered me an idea. They showed me a design and to be honest it was very ugly. I didn't like it, but the idea worked. We made some minor changes. The idea was to adapt a black shirt and with a kind of sticker to make it look like a tuxedo. The final design wasn't much prettier, but it got the effect that I was looking for."

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Impact: "Within 24 hours there was an absolute avalanche of news all over the world. News on five continents. We went from having meetings about how to combat the debts to seeing which of the nine board members would be free to speak with Japanese or German TV. We sold between 4,000 and 5,000 of the kits. The problem was nobody anticipated such a success and Hummel was not prepared to meet the need. We could not supply all the requests. Remember, Cultural were in the third division and in a normal season only the 20 or 30 biggest fans used to buy the shirt.

"In 2014, we created this shirt and Qatari group Aspire bought the club the following year [when the club released updated home and away editions of their tuxedo kits]. And before them, other people came with an interest in sponsoring the club."

"There was some criticism -- there were people who said that the club lost their identity with that shirt. There was a moment when Cultural played against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey [they lost 13-2 on aggregate]. I told them 'if you go out with the tuxedo shirt at the Bernabeu, with half the planet watching the game, you would sell 50,000 kits.' But the club prioritised their identity, and played with the original shirt."

Motto: "Leave the skin"

Background: "A colleague who I played with at Lorca called me and told me that Palencia had serious financial issues. They were leading the [fourth-tier Tercera Division] table but feared that they could not play the promotion playoff phase of the season because the players were not being paid.

"When I played there was a motto in the world of football, 'we have left our skin on the pitch' [a popular Spanish phrase meaning 'to give your all'], so the idea of muscles came up. It was difficult because the players did not believe. They were owed two months' salary, they were two months away from playing the promotion playoffs and demanded money or threatened to go on strike.

"I got one of the shirts sponsors, Ingenova, to invest some money after seeing the success of the Cultural Tuxedo kit. I told them that if they backed this idea, it will go out all over the world. They gave a loan to the club for all the money that was owed so that they could continue."

Impact: "We put on a great event to present the kit -- with the tuxedo we made a pathetic presentation, it was just a news conference. I learned from that, and with Palencia we made a spectacular presentation. By 12:15 p.m. we were trending, journalists from all over the world were calling, there were hundreds of requests. Kappa had made a prediction they'd sell 200 shirts and in just one hour they were all sold. Palencia were promoted to the Segunda Division B."

Motto: "The Incredible Astorga"

Background: "I wanted to make a second version of Palencia's muscle kit. I thought about something stronger, like The Hulk. I thought of teams in the area that played in green and I remembered Astorga. I met with the club presi
dent and made her a proposal. She told me it was interesting, but we needed to create a brand as we did with the others. So we came up with 'The Incredible Astorga,' referring to The Hulk.

"I emphasised to them the most important aspect was the unveiling, and we made a spectacular presentation at the Gaudi Palace. The presentation was better than the shirt! The shirt is arguably the weakest of the four in terms of identity, but the presentation was spectacular, with the players appearing by breaking through a wall."

Impact: "We started to have requests from Japan, China ... the big TV stations engulfed the small city of Astorga. It was impressive. Astorga played the promotion playoffs, but did not go up because they lost their final game."

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Motto: "Blood, sweat and tears"

Background: "Zamora were in a drastic situation. They owed in the region of 700,000 and were in the third division. I knew some people who were willing to invest in a football club. They looked at Zamora and I told them a very nice kit would attract attention. I told them the kit would be called 'Blood, Sweat and Tears.' It is based on the heart of Zamora and the route that the blood makes around the body. I gave them a presentation and they liked it.

Impact: "It was a tremendous success. The best two [kits] in terms of impact were Cultural's tuxedo and the Zamora kit. Personally, I think this is the nicest. Zamora did not go up in the 2018-19 season but they managed to get some stability and were promoted to the Segunda Division B the following campaign.

"Somehow, all four clubs improved the following years. Cultural were in the third division and they were promoted twice and even played in the Segunda Division, Astorga played the playoffs and Palencia and Zamora were promoted."

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What did he say? Huh?

To say this analyst has a unique style may be the understatement of all understatements. Bill Walton is unlike anyone else. He certainly is one of a kind with analysis that sometimes is from out of left field. Its kind of what makes him as popular as he is. Even people who dont necessarily like him, cant help but watch because of what he might say. Its remarkable really. Walton truly is an original.

Before he got into the TV game, he was a standout high school basketball player in the San Diego area. From there hed go on to UCLA where he became part of college basketball history. Walton, under Coach John Wooden, won 2 national championships and was part of a program that won 88 consecutive games. That included two seasons with a 30-0 record. After UCLA, Walton was taken with the first overall pick in the 1974 NBA draft by the Portland Trailblazers. His first two seasons were marred by foot injuries, but he would continue to play. In 1977 his Blazers won the NBA title in 6 games over the 76ers. Walton eventually landed in his home town, signing as a free agent with the then, San Diego Clippers, then it was on to the Celtics. In Boston he was part of a team that won the NBA Title over the Rockets. Walton would eventually retire as a player after a comeback attempt in 1990. He was inducted into Basketballs Hall of Fame in 1993.

FROM THE COURT TO COURTSIDE

It wasnt a slam dunk that Walton would get into the broadcasting arena. He had a stuttering problem that he was able to overcome at age 28 with the help of legendary NBA announcer Marty Glickman. Before that he told stories about how he wouldnt speak to anybody and that he was incredibly shy. Not the case anymore.

Walton embarked on his successful and sometimes controversial career as an analyst with CBS in 1990. Hed work NBA games and the NCAA Tournament. From there hed move to NBC to call NBA games, normally alongside Steve Snapper Jones. They provided a good counter balance and were entertaining to watch. After NBC it was on to ABC/ESPN in 2002. Hed stay until 2009 when he left as a result of back problems from his playing days at UCLA. He came back on the national stage when ESPN and the Pac-12 Network announced Walton would return to full-time broadcasting as a game analyst. Hes been with the ESPN family ever since.

STYLE, STREAMS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND ANTICS

Waltons style is sort of fly by the seat of your pants or t-shirt sometimes. Im not saying he isnt knowledgeable about basketball, because he is, but sometimes it gets lost in the shuffle. Walton is definitely entertaining and he doesnt seem to let the game get in the way of sharing whatever may pop into his head at any moment. You want examples? There are far too many to quote individually, so here are a few.

In February 2019, working with Dave Pasch, there was a birthday to celebrate. The duo was given cupcakes with a single candle on them. Walton was dared to eat the pastry, candle (lit) and all. He obliged. Seriously? Pasch lost it and Walton threatened to face plant the cupcake on Pasch.

Back in 2017, the Grateful Dead follower and tie dye shirt wearer, somebody gave Walton a new shirt during the game and broadcast. He put it on in the middle of the telecast. A sight that few wanted to see, but well, we couldnt look away.

Also, in 2017, we got a glimpse into how the mind of Walton works. Streams of endless segues about all things, starting with basketball then going off the tracks. He was calling a Michigan State game when this happened.

Michigan State hasnt even needed Miles Bridges, who is not, Im told, related to Lloyd or Beau or Bill, the Bridge School, the Bridge Benefit Concert, the St. Johns Bridge, or the Golden Gate Bridge. I love bridges, Walton said. The bridge is the ultimate tool, because it allows you to get some place you cant get, on your own.

Waltons wit even extended to his own family. Back in the day when calling a game featuring Arizona, it was pointed out that Luke Walton, Bills son, was coming into the game. To paraphrase the announcer said something to the effect you know a little something about him dont you Bill?. Walton fired back, yeah, hes a 68 forward from the University of Arizona.

THE BASEBALL GAME

What do you get when you put Bill Walton, a man who thinks so far out of the box, into a baseball broadcast booth? Depending on your perspective, the answer could be chaos, hilarity, stupidity or complete and total enjoyment.

It happened August 16, 2019. The Chicago White Sox were in Anaheim to play the Angels. The regular analyst, Steve Stone, was off for the series. Jason Benetti who is employed by the White Sox and ESPN suggested that Walton be one of the guest analysts. It came about when Benetti and Walton were working together at the Maui Invitational. Benetti threw it out to him and the hall of fame basketball player accepted.

What followed was the general craziness you might expect from Walton. Heres some random quotes from that August evening.

I remember talking to Benetti for a past column about the game and asking him if he had a blueprint as to how things would go.

The blueprint for Bill Walton is there is no blueprint. I mean if you try and build any specific house on that lot it will be haunted. The doors will swing open and start to creak. The rattling of the China in the cabinet will begin at about one in the morning, when you know, no one is down there (laughs)., said Benetti. Thats how it works. Thats the fun of it. Sports is supposed to be different every time you watch it, he is different every time you encounter him, except for one constant he has a gloriously kind heart. I want that, I want that in the person next to me, following the paces of the game with me, whatever that is, thats a key component.

WHY HED BE GREAT TO WORK WITH

I think working with someone like Walton tests the skill of a play-by-play announcer. How can you keep it all together while hes going off on a tangent? For all the times he seems unhinged and going rogue, I get the impression that he is actively trying to get a reaction from his partner.

Walton appears to be ok with the banter that goes back and forth during the broadcast and falls under the category of being able to dish it out and take it too. Thats an admirable quality. I think its also a subtle reminder for us play-by-play types not to take ourselves so seriously all the time. We need that nudge every now and then.

CONCLUSION

Walton is certainly not everyones cup of tea. He annoys some sections of the audience. Seemingly for every one viewer that doesnt like or get it, there are 5 or 10 that really get a kick out of the nuttiness. Polarizing perhaps, but good for television and for the game of basketball.

Andy Masur is a columnist for BSM and part of the Chicago White Sox radio broadcast team on WGN Radio in Chicago. He also teaches broadcasting at the Illinois Media School. During his career he has called games for the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs. He can be found on Twitter @Andy_Masur1 or you can reach him by email at Andy@Andy-Masur.com.

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Loyal fans of the prime-time medical drama Greys Anatomy were rewarded for their patience when the 17th season premiered on Thursday, Nov. 12. The anxiously awaited return of the longest-running prime-time medical drama in America was well received by its audience with 5.7 million total views. The unexpected hiatus between seasons 16 and 17 left fans hanging with no real finale. The shows production was abruptly stopped with 4 episodes to finish the 16th season last March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to protect the staff and actors of the show, the decision was made to discontinue filming, making Greys the first prime-time show to do so.

The emotional two-hour special focused on how Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital was handling the arrival of COVID-19. The timeline was pushed back to the beginning of the pandemic, before the public knew the details it does now. It gave the viewers an idea of how the medical community was dealing with the influx of critically ill patients and the emotional toll it took on the medical staff. Granted, this is still televised drama, but this popular ABC series has been known to incorporate sticky issues in their storylines such as domestic abuse, transgender rights and drug addiction. Bringing COVID-19 to the forefront of the new season seemed appropriate and timely.

The premiere starts with the Chief of Grey-Sloan Memorial, Dr. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) explaining to Dr. Richard Weber (James Pickens Jr.) the new protocols the hospital needs to follow, due to the pandemic.

They did an excellent job of showing the harsh reality of what goes on behind the scenes of hospitals and the mental toll it takes on healthcare workers. Although there are some lighthearted and funny moments, they never let the audience forget the seriousness and extremity behind what is going on in the world right now. The writers continuously touch upon the rising death toll, while also highlighting a new perspective: how much doctors are giving up in order to help others. Not only are they sacrificing their health and safety, but many are being separated from their families, due to their exposure to the virus. The average viewer does not understand this reality unless dealing with it personally. Those watching get a powerful dose of emotion that comes in response to how doctors are coping with the stress, separation and hard work.

After almost two decades, this season premiere topped the charts for the most eye-opening and captivating of them all. Krista Vernoff, the showrunner for Greys Anatomy, felt like the show had an obligation to tell the stories of frontline medical workers during this national crisis. This pandemic is breaking people, its breaking doctors, and we have an opportunity to help drive home the costs to the medical community, said Vernoff during an interview with EW.

Not only was the crisis fitting for the entire country, but specifically for the setting of the show, Seattle. This city was one of the first hit and had to cope with the crisis early on. Lockdowns and deaths were real and evident, making the storyline even more legitimate.

On set, protocols had to be adjusted for the actors to return to filming. Alternative camera lenses are used to give the appearance the characters are closer together than they actually are. Intimate scenes are conducted without kissing and the set has asked actors to stay in designated pods during production, even the staff works in shifts. Zones are tested differently based on their amount of exposure: red zone, three times a week. Yellow and green zones, once a week. Its a precaution that allows for constant transparency on set, but also, you know, the minimal amount of times a swab has to be stuck up your nose, as reported in Esquire.

Ellen Pompeo, who plays Dr. Meredith Grey, told People magazine in an interview, that she was dedicating Season 17 to "all who have fallen and to everyone of you who by the grace of God is still standing," adding, "This season is for you with humility and a bit of humor to get us through and endless amounts of gratitude. I hope we do you proud." She may not be a doctor, but she plays one on TV. The viewers who have enjoyed the shows particular brand of medical drama would like to thank those who are bringing us our weekly fix of Greys Anatomy. Although there is a lull between Nov. 19 and Jan. 9, we will patiently await the return of our favorite medical drama, it was sorely missed!

There are rumors saying this is Greys Anatomys final season, and if it is, it will certainly go out with a bang. It will go out standing up for the medical community, which it has successfully has done for decades. People need to be informed about the seriousness of this crisis, and Greys Anatomy cast and staff can walk away with their heads held high, knowing they have fulfilled their duty.

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Primetime Preliminary Fast National Nielsen Data(includes all DVR playback through 3:00 am)

Here are the highlights of the 15 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (12/3/20):

[Note: Fast affiliate ratings are inaccurate for live sports.]

ABC (4.966 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) pulled in front on Thursday thanks to its trio of "Station 19" (5.382 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2), "Grey's Anatomy" (5.673 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) and "A Million Little Things" (3.844 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T5).

CBS (4.171 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2) was the number two draw with its lineup of "Young Sheldon" (7.270 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2), "B Positive" (5.199 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T5), "Mom" (5.167 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T5), "The Unicorn" (3.617 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.5, #9) and "Star Trek: Discovery" (1.887 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T11).

Next up was NBC (4.070 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2) and its mix of "The Voice Holiday Celebration" (5.270 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.7, #4), "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (4.036 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T5) and "Dateline NBC" (2.904 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.4, #10).

Meanwhile, FOX (0.840 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.2, #4) opted for coverage of the "MLS Playoffs 2020: Western Conference Semifinal" (0.840 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T11).

And finally, The CW (0.591 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.1, #5) closed out the night with "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Greatest Moments" (0.526 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T13), a new "World's Funniest Animals" (0.615 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T13) and a repeat "World's Funniest Animals" (0.696 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T13).

Week-to-week changes (adults 18-49):+33.33% - Dateline NBC (vs. 11/19/20)+20.00% - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (vs. 11/19/20)0.00% - Grey's Anatomy (vs. 11/19/20)0.00% - Young Sheldon (vs. 11/19/20)0.00% - B Positive (vs. 11/19/20)0.00% - Mom (vs. 11/19/20)0.00% - The Unicorn (vs. 11/19/20)0.00% - Star Trek: Discovery (vs. 11/19/20)0.00% - World's Funniest Animals (vs. 11/27/20)-11.11% - Station 19 (vs. 11/19/20)-14.29% - A Million Little Things (vs. 11/19/20)

Year-to-year changes (adults 18-49):+100.00% - Grey's Anatomy (vs. Same Time, Next Christmas)+16.67% - The Voice Holiday Celebration (vs. A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (Repeat))0.00% - A Million Little Things (vs. Same Time, Next Christmas)0.00% - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (vs. A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (Repeat))0.00% - Dateline NBC (vs. Making It)-16.67% - The Unicorn (vs. Carol's Second Act)-20.00% - Station 19 (vs. A Charlie Brown Christmas (Repeat))-25.00% - B Positive (vs. The Unicorn)-25.00% - Mom-27.27% - Young Sheldon-60.00% - Star Trek: Discovery (vs. Evil)-66.67% - iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Greatest Moments (vs. Supernatural)-66.67% - World's Funniest Animals (vs. Legacies)-94.59% - MLS Playoffs 2020: Western Conference Semifinal (vs. Thursday Night Football)

Here are the highlights of the 13 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks one year ago (12/5/19):

[Note: Fast affiliate ratings are inaccurate for live sports.]

FOX (13.638 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.7, #1) got another boost on Thursday with its presentations of "Thursday Night Football Pre-Game" (11.582 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.9, #2) and "Thursday Night Football" (14.049 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.9, #1).

ABC (4.124 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.8, #2) then was a distant second with its annual telecast of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (4.954 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.0, #4) followed by the original movie "Same Time, Next Christmas" (3.709 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T7).

Next up was CBS (5.263 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.7, #3) and its mix of "Young Sheldon" (8.390 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.1, #3), "The Unicorn" (5.832 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T5), "Mom" (5.981 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T5), "Carol's Second Act" (4.685 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T7) and "Evil" (3.346 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.5, #10).

Meanwhile, NBC (2.651 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.5, #4) offered up "A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special" (3.125 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T7) and a new "Making It" (1.702 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.4, #11).

And finally, The CW (0.962 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.3, #5) rounded out the night with new episodes from "Supernatural" (1.066 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T12) and "Legacies" (0.857 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T12).

Week-to-week changes (adults 18-49):+50.00% - Supernatural (vs. 11/21/19)+50.00% - Legacies (vs. 11/21/19)+44.44% - Thursday Night Football (vs. 11/21/19)+31.82% - Thursday Night Football Pre-Game (vs. 11/21/19)+14.29% - The Unicorn (vs. 11/21/19)+10.00% - Young Sheldon (vs. 11/21/19)0.00% - Mom (vs. 11/21/19)0.00% - Carol's Second Act (vs. 11/21/19)0.00% - Evil (vs. 11/21/19)

Year-to-year changes (adults 18-49):+70.59% - Thursday Night Football Pre-Game+69.57% - Thursday Night Football0.00% - Making It (vs. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Repeat))-14.29% - Same Time, Next Christmas (vs. The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition)-25.00% - Legacies-25.00% - Carol's Second Act (vs. Murphy Brown)-28.57% - Evil (vs. SWAT)-33.33% - Mom-40.00% - Supernatural-47.62% - Young Sheldon (vs. The Big Bang Theory)-50.00% - The Unicorn (vs. Young Sheldon)

Source: Nielsen Media Research

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Ratings - Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demo Race with "Grey's Anatomy" - The Futon Critic

Fans might not realize it, but a lot of the patients' storylines and cases on Grey's Anatomy don't exactly make a lot of sense.

ConsideringGrey's Anatomy has over 350 episodes, it's safe to say that fans believe the writers are doing a good job. From the dynamic characters to the intriguing storylines, the viewers love to tune in to see what their favorite surgeons are getting up to. However, that is not to say that there aren't some things they wouldn't want to change.

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Fans might not realize but a lot of the patients' storylines and cases don't exactly make a lot of sense. Sometimes it's because of a writing inconsistency. Sometimes it's because of a continuity error but most of the time it's because of medical inaccuracy.Here are some examples.

Over the last 17 seasons, there have been a lot of characters that have been on death's door. In season 14, fans were surprised to see April's life hang in the balance after she got in an accident, which resulted in her falling into a lake. When April arrived at the hospital, it was revealed that she had no pulse and was hypothermic.

For hours, the viewers saw the doctors take several turns to help keep the circulation going, eventually placing her on bypass. However, what didn't make sense is why they spent hours working on April when she wasn't stable. There have been plenty of episodes where the doctors have called time on a patient after they had been down 20 minutes. Why doesn't the same procedure apply here when April was in a worse condition?

In one of the show's most controversial storylines, the viewers also saw the loyalties between the Grey-Sloan surgeons were divided after it was revealed that Alex had almost beat Deluca to death. Fans were shocked to see the extent of his injuries, especially as Jackson informed everyone that Deluca had suffered a broken nose, a fractured eye socket, and a fractured clavicle.

When fans got a glimpse of Deluca, it was clear that he was going to be out of commission for weeks. However, fans were quite surprised to see him back at work just a couple of days after the attack. Considering the operation he had, was it practical for him to be scrubbing in on surgeries? Surely, the recovery time is usually longer.

Within the last 17 years, fans will also agree that there has been a lot of romances that have had quite an impact on fans. But that's not to say all of them were well-received by fans. A prime example of this being the Denny Duquette saga.

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The writers made it out to be a tragic love story. However, hindsight has made a few people change their minds. Not only was this relationship unethical and unprofessional, but why would they become engaged when they didn't know anything about each other personally. If Denny really loved Izzie, he would have at least told her about his family life and not allow her to be ambushed by his father.

Another patient storyline that didn't make much sense was the one where a patient watched an adult movie for pain relief. In season 2, Bailey and the interns were taken aback when they discovered that one of their patients was watching an erotic movie on the tv to help with his pain management.

Although he ran into a problem when the power cut out, he managed to find a new form of relief when Cristina decided to tell him a story. However, what fans can't seem to figure out is why he didn't have a back-up plan. Could he not have been more discreet by bringing a portable DVD player? Or an erotic novel? While he didn't deserve to be in pain, it did seem like he was embarrassing his wife. This situation did look like it could have been avoided.

If there was one episode in season 2 that stood out the most, it would have to be the one where there was a bomb threat. Here, the viewers saw Meredith, Cristina, Derek, and Burke put their lives on the line as they worked to extract the bomb out of the patient's abdomen while attempting to keep him alive.

However, what fans can't seem to figure out is how the patient managed to come out of the operation healthy and well. Not only did he spend a few hours being moved from room to room (while his chest was open) but the rocket did explode. In fact, it caused quite a bit of destruction to the corridor and almost killed Meredith. How did Burke manage to keep a steady hand when it went off?

Although season 5 was a fan favorite, most fans will agree that it still had some faults. One plot the viewers couldn't seem to understand is how the writers approached Izzie's tumor. As many fans remember, Izzie began to hallucinate that Denny was alive and began a romantic relationship with him.

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What didn't make sense to fans was why Izzie took so long to figure it out. She recognized that something was wrong but was quite happy to remain oblivious to the problem. She even allowed it to distract her from her work-life. Considering she was a doctor, it seemed irrational and irresponsible to do so. It also felt a little strange that a tumor (with a 5% survival rate) didn't have any long term effects.

Season 8 was also seen to have some very memorable medical cases. There was the miracle of heart-in-the-box, the conjoined twins' separation case, Callie rebuilding a man's hand from scratch, and Derek managing to successfully remove an 'inoperable' tumor. However, no one could forget the woman who had a pet lion.

It's quite apparent where the issue lies in this case. For one, fans didn't understand why and how she kept a lion as a pet. How did none of her neighbors hear it when they were at home? How did she even acquire the feline in the first place? Logically, it made no sense whatsoever.

As many people know, there have been some strange operations that have been dramatic and action-packed. However, there is the odd occasion where the writers have thought too much 'outside of the box.' This could be seen in the season 4 finale when the surgeons were seen working on a teenager who got himself stuck in concrete.

While some fans loved it, some viewers in the medical community found some issues with the plotline. Theystatedthat not onlywould the appliance of vinegar have "caused more burns" but electrolyte abnormalities would be "unlikely." If this is true then the writers may have to improve their researching skills.

During the early stages of the chief resident race, fans saw Sydney Heron and Bailey square off and fight for control in the clinic. Since Sydney and Bailey were concentrating too much on their rivalry, they almost discharged a patient who had spinal fluid leaking out of his nose.

In this instance, what didn't make sense was the patient's background history. If this was his fourth time returning to the clinic, why had the doctors attempted to brush him off again? All previous treatment hadn't worked so why didn't they order the extensive tests the second time he came?

Another bizarre case that fans would never forget was the one where a patient fell 12,000ft and survived. In season 4, the surgeons were all shocked to discover the patient alive and well after the EMTs revealed he had been in a bad skydiving accident.

Along with the rest of the fans, the surgeons were even more surprised to discover that Rick had managed to walk away with no serious injuries. He only needed an appendectomy. However, this was where the problem lay. There was no way that he would have no internal injuries or damaged organs. His head and back would have definitely taken some damage.

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It was a commanding win but it also fell short of his 2016 victory by more than 10 points, when he won the governor's mansion with more than 75% of nearly 340,000 votes.

Burgum this year received 235,379 votes and Lenz received 90,763. In 2016, Burgum received 259,863 votes.

Precisely how Burgum came to lose those votes may not matter much in the coming session. He appears electorally untouchable a strong GOP incumbent in a deep-red state. But the shifts in his support from 2016 help sketch out exactly what's changed in the last four years, and give a glimpse at the political ground changing under North Dakota's feet.

Burgum saw his largest margins in western North Dakota, in and around the oil patch, and in rural regions throughout the state. In 30 counties, his share of the vote ran within 5 points either above or below of last election.

And its perhaps not surprising that his vote share was a little lower. As UND political scientist Mark Jendrysik put it, theres really nowhere to go from his 2016 performance but down from that commanding three-quarters of the vote.

But there are some key places where Burgum lost ground whether from the down-ballot effects of the presidential election, reactions to the pandemic or some other set of factors that pulled him back.

Democrats, for example, made gains in Burleigh County and along the I-29 corridor, where gubernatorial hopeful Shelley Lenz improved on the 2016 performance of Democrat Marvin Nelson. While Nelson had run at a dismal 19.4% of the statewide vote, Lenz picked more than 25%. Cass County was the epicenter for those gains, where Lenz was able to pick up a total 36.3% of the county's vote.

That's still an absolute beating for the Democratic-NPL but it appears to be an improvement over the previous cycle. In Cass County, Lenz outran Nelson by a remarkable 13.39% of the vote. In Burleigh, she outran him by nearly 10%, and in Grand Forks county, by nearly 8%.

In a sign of continuing realignment for the state party, Lenzs support was remarkably urban. Those three urban counties, together, accounted for 51.2% of Nelson's votes. On Tuesday, unofficial results showed they counted for more than 58.5% of Lenz's. That's the most since at least 2000, in a sign that the party's support just like its national counterpart is increasingly restricted to urban regions.

The reason that vote share surged is hard to tease out. Part of it could easily be the presidential election with votes for Democrats in both contests tracking upward in 2020. But in both years, the presidential candidate has outrun the North Dakota gubernatorial candidate.

Neither Burgum's campaign nor his office responded to a request to interview the governor for this report.

And while Burgum bled votes to Lenz, he also lost out to write-in candidates, who won significantly more ballots than in past cycles. Much of that is likely Michael Coachman, a conservative Air Force veteran who waged a write-in campaign on an aggressively limited-government platform.

The reporting requirements for write-in candidates make it hard to tell precisely how many write-in votes are Coachman's. This year's total 4.9% of the vote was far higher than before.

Coachman was far to Burgum's right on COVID-19, telling a crowd in October that he thinks Burgum's pandemic response went too far into North Dakotans' daily lives. Some had called him a bellwether for the strength of Burgum's political hand in the Legislature.

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Multiple observers point out that a roughly 5% showing isn't nearly enough to matter as the next session convenes. But it does appear to be an indication that Burgum, choosing the middle road on his pandemic response urging masks, for example, but not requiring them could have cost himself votes both on his right and on his left.

"If it means something, who does it mean something to? Does it mean something to me?" said state Rep. Rick Becker, R-Bismarck. "Sure, because if Doug would have been a solid Republican candidate, then Coachman surely should have had less than one percent of the vote."

And like most observers, the Democratic-NPL Chairwoman Kylie Oversen points out that the item to watch in the coming session will be Burgums relationship with different factions within the Republican Party which will be tugged in different directions by responses to coronavirus, balancing the state budget and a new fight over the future of a deceased GOP candidates seat in District 8.

It's going to be an interesting dynamic to see how the Republican caucus fractures again, and how many factions come out of that break, she said.

Editor's note: This story was updated at noon Saturday, Nov. 14, to clarify that vote reporting requirements make it difficult to determine how many votes write-in candidates receive, under certain thresholds.

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WAUSAU, Wis. If you are a smoker, you probably know you should stop. That is a good start toward quitting, but you need a powerful motivator to follow through. Knowing the truth about how smoking harms your health may be what it takes.

Its never too late to put the ex in front of smoker, said Aspirus Respiratory Therapist Sarah Schroeder. Quitting smoking will reduce your risk of infections like colds, the flu, bronchitis and pneumonia.

An alarming fact is that smoking affects nearly every part of your body, including your:

Airways. Delicate tissues in your lungs become inflamed because of smoking. This can lead to serious disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smoking can also cause cancer to develop in your lungs, throat, and mouth.

Heart. Smoking harms the cells lining the blood vessels and heart and can increase the risk of clots that cause heart attacks. Smoking can also contribute to an abdominal aortic aneurysmthe weakening of the major artery near the stomach.

Other blood vessels. Damage to vessel linings can cause them to narrow, restricting blood flow to the kidneys, stomach, arms, legs, and feet. This can lead to a range of problems, including pain and gangrene.

Brain. Blood clots that form in damaged arteries can travel to your brain and cause potentially fatal strokes.

Bones and tendons. Smoking increases the risk for osteoporosisweak bonesand fractures in both men and women. Overuse injuries, such as tendinitis, and traumatic injuries, such as sprains, are also more likely among smokers, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Immune system. Smokers have smaller amounts than nonsmokers of some types of cells that destroy germs. That leaves you more vulnerable to infections.

In addition, smoking can cause cancer of the pancreas, kidneys, cervix, and stomach. It also can cause leukemia, which is cancer of the blood. And smoking increases your risk for eye diseases and dental problems.

Women who smoke tend to have more complications with pregnancy, including premature births, low-birth-weight babies, and stillbirths. And their babies are more likely to die of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) than babies whose mothers do not smoke.

Turn your risks around

There is another list that is much more encouragingthe benefits of giving up smoking. Check it out, along with the American Cancer Societys guide to quitting smoking, at morehealth.org/quit4good.

By quitting, your health risks decrease immediately and continue to diminish over time, no matter how long you have smoked. A tobacco Quitline can also help you quit for good. Call 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669).

Once you quit smoking, you will have more energy and feel healthier, Schroeder said. Dont put off quitting. Ask for help.

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On April 28th, 1978, the IRA shot dead off-duty RUC member Millar McAllister at his home in Lisburn, in an attack typical of the violence and horror of the Troubles. A new book reconstructs the brutal killing, the events that preceded it and its aftermath from the points of view of the killers, victims of IRA violence, security forces and others. This is an exclusive extract from Cobains book.

A few minutes past eight on a Saturday morning, Millar McAllister said goodbye to Nita, left their bungalow, climbed into his small blue hatchback and drove to Belfast. It had been a chilly month so far, heavy with rain, but this Saturday was shaping up into a clear day and the sun was making a weak effort to shine. Millar had just a few hours work to complete before returning to his weekend.

And today, as he drove to start his early shift, he was excited: it was the first day of the pigeon racing season.

It was April 1978. Just weeks earlier, an IRA firebomb attack on the La Mon House Hotel east of Belfast had killed 12 people, including three married couples. The attack had brought condemnation from around the world, even from the organisations own supporters.

The IRA had decided as a consequence to concentrate on what the British army called close-quarter assassinations. Millar, as well as being a pigeon fancier, was a police officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary, and he had, to use the security forces terminology of the time, been dicked he had been spotted, and his home watched.

Any car will do

Around three hours after Millar left home, Gary went to meet Harry, who was waiting near his home in Lenadoon in west Belfast. Harry had possession of two handguns: a .45 automatic pistol, and a .455 revolver with black tape wound around the handle.

During the week, one or two visitors to Harrys home had watched him sitting in an armchair, cleaning the revolver. He had decided that the revolver would be the weapon he would use. I knew it would be less likely to jam when I came to fire it. He handed the automatic to Gary. I told him not to shoot anyone, just to show it.

Slipping the weapon into the pocket of his anorak, Gary walked back down Lenadoon Avenue and turned left along Stewartstown Road. He had been instructed to wait outside a nearby shop until joined by another teenager whose description he had been given the night before.

Together they were under orders to acquire a car for that days operation Any car will do along with the owners driving licence. They should check the vehicle carefully for defects before leaving the keys in a hallway at the entrance to Rices, the bookmakers on the Andersonstown Road.

Gary soon saw the other youth. He was as described: tall, thin, sandy-haired. After the briefest of greetings, they made their way to the Andersonstown Road. Standing across the street from Rices, they watched as a number of cars pulled up and the drivers clambered out, locked up, and climbed the stairway on the left of the building, entering the first-floor bookmakers to place a bet. They didnt fancy any of the cars so far: each, in its own way, was far too dilapidated.

Then a yellow Fiat 127 with Belfast number plates pulled up. Despite a rusty roof rack, it looked reliable enough. Gary and the other youth watched as the owner fitted a steering lock to the wheel, locked the door, and walked up the stairs.

Right, said Gary, lets go. To his surprise, the other youth said he needed to go and do something Just wait a minute, he said, over his shoulder, and walked off down Andersonstown Road.

Gary waited, his heart beginning to pound. After a few moments the youth returned with a newspaper. Instead of walking across the road to Rices, however, he opened the newspaper and began to read. What are you doing? Gary demanded. Lets get on with it!

They crossed the road and climbed the stairs. The door opened and the Fiats owner walked out, squeezing past them on his way down. Hey, mate, said Gary. Provisional IRA. We want the lend of your car. Give me the keys. The driver turned, looked at the two young men, and immediately handed over his car keys.

Gary asked the man which one was the ignition key, and he showed him. He then asked for the mans name, address and occupation, and asked if he had his licence with him. The man gave his name and address, told Gary that he was a civil servant, and said that he did not have a licence with him.

Gary took the keys while the other youth escorted the civil servant back into Rices. Gary returned to the Fiat, opened the door and left the keys in the hallway, where they could be picked up by another person, as arranged.

Gary asked the other youth to go to see if the Whitefort, a pub a few doors away, was open for business. By now, the civil servant, who had been looking apprehensive, appeared terrified, although he had not been threatened, and Gary had not produced the .45 automatic. Dont be nervous, mate, Gary said. Youll be okay. Youll have your car back in an hour.

The youth returned to report that the bar was open. Right, said Gary, come down the Fort for a drink.

The civil servant explained that he did not want to have a drink. But I quickly understood that I was going for a drink and walked towards the Whitefort Inn. These two men followed behind. There were quite a few pedestrians about and I didnt see them hand the keys to anyone.

Inside the Fort they took a seat beneath an archway, just inside the door, with the car owner sitting between the two youths.

The sandy-haired teenager asked what he would like to drink. A beer please. The youth went to the bar and returned with three beers. The civil servant took in Gary. He had shoulder-length, unkempt dark hair, one days growth of beard, about 5ft 11 inches tall, well built good shoulders well educated and definitely not labourers hands.

Gary explained to the civil servant what he should say if he was brought in for questioning by the police. He should say that after his car was hijacked, he had been ordered into the back of a white van and a hood placed over his head; that he was ordered to lie down and a coat thrown over him. He should say that after being driven around for a few minutes, the car did a sharp right turn, that he was brought out and taken into a house, and that after a while he was put back into the van, driven around, then set free.

Gary bought three more beers, and the men sat and chatted about the books they were reading, and about world politics. At one oclock the Downtown Radio news came on the transistor behind the bar. Gary instructed the civil servant not to pay any attention, and not to listen to any news before he collected his car.

The two young men then stood up and instructed him to remain in his seat for five minutes. He could then go and collect his car from the car park of the Crazy Prices store in Lisburn. The keys would be either up the exhaust or in the ignition.

Gary went home and hid the gun under some old carpet on a shelf at the back of his garage. Two hours later a teenage girl called at his home to take it away.

I waited for a right wee while

At around the time Gary was meeting Harry that morning, Anne was saying goodbye to her mother at their home on the Twinbrook estate. Anne must have been anxious. She had, perhaps, slept poorly, wondering about this package that she was to collect. It was clearly a gun. What would it be used for?

She walked over to the Stewartstown Road, where she caught a bus to Lisburn. The journey flew by and she was in the town centre by 11.30am. I just dandered around for a while, and walked around Crazy Prices. She looked for a pipe, a birthday present for her brother, and bought a pack of 200 Players No 6 King Size cigarettes.

Furtively, praying that nobody would notice, she unfolded the hand-drawn map that she had been given the night before. Following its directions, she walked down Chapel Hill and turned on to Longstone Road. Then she steeled herself for her task.

Arrivi
ng at the junction of Moira Road and Ballinderry Road, Anne could see how busy it was: the traffic never appeared to let up. She felt awkward; she was certain that the people driving past were staring at her, eyeing her up and down, wondering what she was playing at. So she ventured a little way up Ballinderry Road, and waited outside St Patricks School. I waited for a right wee while

This is my op

After handing the automatic to Gary, Harry had gone home to dress for the occasion, choosing a blue pin-stripe suit, white shirt with a blue check, no tie. His shoulder-length hair had been carefully combed and brushed back.

He wanted to look respectable: beyond reproach; above suspicion. He looked a little out of place on the bus, of course: people didnt usually wear pin-stripe suits on the Lisburn bus, not on a Saturday morning. Well, not at any time, really. Harry hoped that nobody was looking at him too closely; that they were not taking in too many details.

The bus picked up a couple more passengers in Dunmurry. Harry put his hand inside the string bag, and touched the old blue scarf that was wrapped around the revolver. He felt the handle, wrapped around with black tape. Sure, hed taken the better gun, but Gary had been ordered not to shoot anyone in any case. He was just to show it, if he really needed to. Besides, Harry thought, this is all about what Im going to do: this is my op.

Harry rang the bell and got off the bus near Christ Church Cathedral. As he made his way along Market Square, towards the car park where he was to meet his driver, he walked past the doorway where District Inspector Oswald Swanzy had been shot dead in August 1920.

The men who planned Harrys movements knew that that was the last time the IRA had shot dead a policeman in Lisburn; todays operation was to have, as one of them put it, historical resonance.

Not that Harry was conscious that he was following the beaten path of Irelands violent political history: he was concentrating on remaining calm. He was nervous. Excited, too, but definitely jittery. It was natural, he told himself. He had never killed a man before. Although Lord knows hed tried.

A yellow car pulled into the car park, a Fiat 127 with a rusty black roof rack. It had a Belfast number plate: JOI 5595. At the wheel was the person who had picked it up from Rices. Harry climbed in. Ready? asked the driver.Ready.

They set off, heading south. The driver knew where to go. They drove slowly along the A1, past the hospital, and turned right into Woodland Park. It was a quiet street, an upright street: a place of semis, bungalows, well-kept gardens, washed-and-polished family saloons. Harry took it all in, hyperaware.

The driver slowed down as they approached number 106, a small whitewashed bungalow on the right-hand side of the road. The car mounted the kerb on the opposite side of the road and came to a halt with the two left-hand wheels on the pavement. The driver yanked on the handbrake, but kept the engine running.

Harry had already made clear to the driver that he was going to go alone: this man would never open the door to two visitors. As he climbed out of the Fiat he pushed the revolver into his waistband at the back of his trousers and crossed the road. To his left, a couple of hundred yards away, he could see a young woman and two teenage girls walking in his direction. He was breathing fast now and his heart was thumping: he could hear his pulse in his ears.

The venetian blinds at the front of number 106 were drawn. To the right of the house, at the end of the drive, a small blue car was parked. Someone was at home. Harry walked quickly up the drive and along the side of the bungalow.

Im here about photographs

Millar had arrived home after a few hours work at police headquarters. He had said goodbye to his colleagues, made his way back to his car, and set off for Lisburn. He called on a neighbour, and then went home to look after the boys while Nita went to work: she was a nursing domestic at a home a few minutes walk away. Their oldest son Mark was by now aged 11, and Alan was just a month short of his eighth birthday.

Charlie Chaplin was on BBC1, while Ulster TV was showing Sesame Street; Alan hovered around his father, however, watching the things he did. Millar made a sandwich for his lunch and drank some tea. He placed the plate and empty mug in a plastic bowl in the kitchen sink. Then he turned to his left. Through the patterned glass of the back door, he saw a figure moving in his back garden.

Thinking that on the first day of the racing season Millar would probably be tending his beloved pigeons, Harry had walked down the side of the bungalow, looking for the pigeon loft. There was no sign of it.

Behind him, he heard a noise. The back door had opened a little, and he could see a man in a brown V-neck sweater and brown leather jacket peering at him. Harry could see immediately that it was Millar, looking exactly as he did in his byline picture alongside the articles that he wrote for Pigeon Racing News and Gazette: the same dark hair, the same slightly sombre expression.

Are you Mr McAllister? asked Harry.

I am.

My father sent me up.

Whos your father?

Mr Lavery of Duncairn Pigeon Club. He made that one up on the spur of the moment.

The two men stared at each other. Now, thought Harry. Now!

A small boy appeared at Millars side and looked up at Harry. The boy stood there, staring at him through the few inches of opened door, not saying a word.

Im here about photographs, said Harry.

What sort of photographs?

Of birds.

What birds?

Pigeons, of course.

Both men laughed. Harry put his hands on his hips, pulling his jacket back a little so that Millar could see that there was nothing tucked into the front or sides of his waistband. He looked ever so smart in his pin-stripe suit.

If you phone my father, hell give you the details.

Millar opened the door a little more and stepped into the back garden. So did the boy, staying close to his father.

Will I do it now? thought Harry. Will I shoot him now, with his boy watching?

Why dont you ask your boy to fetch a pencil and paper, so I can write down my fathers telephone number? The boy disappeared into the house.

Harry pulled the gun out and took aim. He looked at Millars face.

Millar didnt look frightened. He just looked a little disappointed. Irritated, even. Harry could see that he didnt like being tricked.

Aah, said Millar, quietly.

Anatomy of a Killing: Life and Death on a Divided Island, by Ian Cobain, is published by Granta

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Batteries provide the essential power and energy to start powersports vehicles and the balance of electrical loads from accessories like lighting, winches and entertainment systems. Its an often overlooked component of the vehicles electrical system, but is vital to its operation. A powersports battery must be able to withstand extreme temperatures, take harsh vibration and impacts and be non-spillable if the vehicle turns on its side.

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So, how does a powersports battery work and why are certain electro-chemistries better for one vehicle than another, such as a road racing motorcycle versus a Utility Task Vehicle? Over the years, technological advancements in materials and construction of the batterys components have led to more reliable, durable and powerful performance for powersports applications. The history of the powersports batterys development is a perpetual search for more power and energy in a smaller footprint, while also extending life and increasing resistance to harsh conditions, which has resulted in todays leading battery chemistries, constructions and features.

Until the 1960s, there were virtually no batteries for powersports applications. Except for the largest displacement motorcycles, most bikes started with a kick and did not need a battery to run. All-Terrain Vehicles and UTVs were not introduced until the 1970s[1]. Since then, there has been a huge expansion of battery applications for a wide range of powersports: motorcycles, ATV/UTVs and snowmobiles, among others. Although they all have varying application needs, they all share the need for dependable, compact and reliable power.

Simply put, batteries are vessels for storing and supplying electrical energy. For more than 100 years conventional lead acid batteries have offered the required power and generally reliable performance for automotive applications at a reasonable cost. Sometimes referred to as Starting, Lighting and Ignition (SLI) batteries, they work by converting chemical energy to electrical energy. Each single cell within a battery consists of a number of plates, or electrodes, surrounded by electrolyte. When charging or discharging, ions (atoms with a positive or negative charge) react with the electrolyte and material on the electrodes to create free electrons. The electrons transfer through the circuit connected to the battery to generate or absorb energy.

The electrodes featured in a conventional lead acid battery are produced from lead alloy plates (the conductors) and lead oxides (the active material), while the liquid electrolyte is sulfuric acid. The chemical reaction derived from a battery discharging causes the acid to reduce its concentration, while charging refurbishes the original electrolyte concentration. As charging occurs, water in the electrolyte breaks down into oxygen and hydrogen that is generated at the plate surface and in flooded batteries is vented to the atmosphere. In sealed batteries, the hydrogen and oxygen will remain in the battery and will eventually recombine to form water. A single cell nominally generates two volts of electricity, and six cells are connected in a series to make a 12-volt battery.

Most of the conventional lead acid batteries on the market today are made of recycled lead[2]. Lead is too soft to support itself, so calcium is added to give the plates the needed firmness to perform. These two dissimilar metals can generate galvanic corrosion, which causes the plates to actually consume themselves as the battery sits. In the short term, this increases the self-discharge rate. If the battery sits without use for too long, the open circuit voltage will drop to very low levels and damage the internal lead plates. This is why it is important to always keep conventional lead acid batteries above a 50 percent State of Charge (SOC). In the long term, this corrosion results in a loss of conductivity of the electrode, reduced performance and ultimately total failure. In order to extend the battery life, lead calcium designs must employ thick electrodes to allow more corrosion before failure. Thinner grids in lead-calcium batteries lead to shorter life.

Although the basic chemistry of lead acid batteries has remained more or less the same, advances in materials and construction have resulted in a number of enhanced designs. For instance, deep cycle batteries are another type of conventional lead acid battery, but the internal configuration of the plates is much different to allow for deeper duty cycles. Unlike SLI batteries, which require recharging even after very shallow discharges, deep cycle batteries can be slowly discharged to a safe level before recharging is needed[3].

An alternative lead acid battery construction that came to market in the mid-1970s is the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery, a virtually maintenance-free energy storage solution with premium charging capabilities. Unlike conventional lead acid batteries, an AGM battery contains a fiberglass separator that is placed between each plate to absorb the electrolyte. This makes the battery spill proof with no additional water or electrolyte ever required. Because the plates can be sealed tighter in the cell than conventional lead acid batteries, AGM batteries also offer better shock and vibration resistance. Additionally, AGM batteries are less prone to sulfation and can generally double the length between maintenance charges in storage versus conventional lead acid batteries.

Furthering the strides made with AGM, advanced Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology was developed to offer even more advantages to a range of applications. TPPL uses advanced engineering and manufacturing techniques, and premium materials to eliminate the use of calcium from the battery plates. Instead, engineered support and structure in the battery enables the elimination of the corrosive elements. TPPL construction additionally allows more plates to be used, resulting in more functional surface area. Increased surface area equates to significantly better power, even at low states of charge.

Premium AGM batteries, like ODYSSEY Extreme and ODYSSEY Performance batteries, are examples of TPPL batteries. ODYSSEY batteries self-discharge at much slower rates than conventional and even AGM batteries. This means an ODYSSEY battery has a shelf life of up to two years (or three times that of conventional batteries) before it needs to be recharged. Its rugged design provides additional protection against high-impact shock and vibration, two common causes of premature battery failure.

ODYSSEY batteries also have a high recharge efficiency and are capable of 100% recharge in very little time, as the internal resistance is very low to allow recharge with current up to 1C. TPPL batteries are designed for 400 charge/discharge cycles to 80% Depth of Discharge (DOD).

These state-of-the-art batteries perform well, regardless of the weather conditions. While all ODYSSEY batteries provide enormous cranking power at temperatures as low as -40F (-40C), ODYSSEY Performance batteries handle a range of temperatures up to 140F (60C). ODYSSEY Extreme batteries provide longer service life in high-heat applications, as it can tolerate temperatures as high as 176F (80C).

ODYSSEY dual purpose batteries also have excellent deep cycle reserve power which allows them to power accessories and systems when needed, such as winches, auxiliary lights, A/C compressors, navigation systems and start/stop systems. The batteries can also provide high engine cranking pulses of double to triple that of equally sized conventional lead acid batteries.

Today, powersports owners have a wide range of battery options, depending on their specific application. Premium AGM batteries with TPPL technology, like ODYSSEY batteries, offer many advantages to handle even the toughest vehicle demands.

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One of the Marvel Universe's oldest races has some of its strangest secrets, and they're locked away in the anatomy of the Asgardians.

Thor is far from alone when it comes to Marvel's pantheon, and he has a whole host of his cast made up of other Asgardians ready to follow him into battle. This superhuman race of near-immortals walked the Earth for millennia, with powers so fantastical they were worshipped as gods by premodern humanity.

Science came a long way in the past few centuries, however, and if there's one thing Marvel Handbooks love digging into, it's the anatomy of fascinating beings like the Asgardians. With that said, here are some of the things that really make Asgardians distinct.

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Though specific Asgardians like Thor and Odin havemarvelous powersgreater than any of their counterparts, even the average Asgardian's physique is superior to mortal human beings. With dense muscle and bone tissue that promotes physical strength exceeding 30 tons, evena run-of-the-millAsgardian warrior is a sight to behold on the battlefield. Their bodies produce fewer fatigue toxins and stand up to immense punishment, making it easy to see why they earned such a divine reputation.

When a more groundedapproach to these superbeings isn't being taken, a frequent mainstay in the lore of Asgardians is the immortal nature that makes them akin to gods. They age at a mere fraction of the rate of human beings, and as an extra layer of security, they have an astonishing ability to endure and regenerate from any damage they do sustain.

During macabre experiments, Dr. Doom even found that Asgardians are ableto survive without a heart and can completely regrow it under the right conditions. However, while history has shown that Asgardians can be killed, don't be surprised when they are reborn, as the cycle of Ragnarok demanded eons of death and rebirth as a part of their godly life cycles.

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Given their intrinsically divine nature, Asgardians have an advanced ability to generate and manipulate energy. This causes notable Asgardians to become capable magicians or sorcerers, such as the Enchantress, but even those who do not focus on magic show a talent for the manipulation of energy. Lower tier Asgardians likeSkurgeand Baldur can channel beams of energy through their weapons, although it's important to keep in mind that weapons are often the focus. Most Asgardians would rather swing an ax than wave a wand, so much of this potential goes untapped.

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LAHORE:The University of Health Sciences (UHS) on Thursday announced the launching of a gold medal in the name of Andreas Vesalius, the father of modern anatomy.

This gold medal will be awarded each year to the medical student who scores the most in the subject of anatomy. The student will also receive a cash prize of Rs 100,000. Also, three deserving medical students will be awarded scholarships each year in the name of the father of modern anatomy. The announcement was made by UHS Vice Chancellor, Professor Javed Akram, at a seminar which was held here on Thursday to mark World Anatomy Day. The event was organised by the Anatomical Society of Pakistan.

The chief guest of the event, Chairperson Punjab Healthcare Commission Professor Attiya Mubarak Khalid, emphasised on linking the teaching of the subject of anatomy with the clinical training of medical students. UHS VC Professor Javed Akram said that anatomy was the main subject of medical sciences. The teaching of this subject needed to be adapted to modern requirements. He said that every student entering medical college wanted to become a surgeon or a physician. "No student wants to be an anatomist. They need to know that the subject of anatomy is the basis of surgery and medicine", he added. Professor Javed Akram said that there would be no further delay in professional examinations as the Coronavirus had already wasted quite a lot of time of the students.

He clarified that all examinations would be conducted following government SOPs. He informed the participants that the human trial of Coronavirus vaccine from China had started in Pakistan with UHS as an important partner in this trial.

President, Anatomical Society of Pakistan, Professor Nosheen Omar said that due to Covid-19, medical students were given online education and this should be kept in mind while assessing them as well. The event was attended online by 64 groups of anatomists from various medical colleges across the country. Principal, Air Force Medical College Karachi, Professor Masood Ahmed Sheikh, Brigadier Dr Khadija Qamar of Army Medical College Rawalpindi, Professor Saeed Shafi of Shifa Medical College, Dr Zille Huma of Khyber Medical University and Dr Uruj Zehra of UHS addressed the seminar.

courseS: Postgraduate Medical Institute and Amir Uddin Medical College Principal Prof Dr Sardar Muhammad Al-freed Zafar said launching diploma courses in the central sterile services is very important to provide infection-free environment in all hospitals and for speedy recovery of patients.

Employees working in this field need to be able to maintain world-class medical equipment, medical kits, sheets and operation theatres, and sterilise in accordance with established principles, he said while addressing a function held at Lahore General Hospital on the occasion of CSSD International Week.

Hand washing: Global Handwashing Day was observed at University of Engineering and Technology University (UET) with a demonstration of hand washing by the students.

According to a press release, the day was marked by the UETs Media Society. Dr Tanveer Qasim, Adviser, UET Media Society, said 1,400 years ago Islam highlighted the importance of hand washing and cleanliness. He said the biggest message of the Covid-19 era was hand hygiene and protection from germs.

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From land acquisition to final inspection, the cycle of an intriguing investment strategy

In some of my past articles, Ive talked at length about the Build-to-Rent Subdivision concept and the advantages to investors and builders alike. Like a lot of concepts, though, its easy to talk in broad strokes and leave out some important minutia that can make or break a deal.

Recently, several would-be investors have asked, Bruce, tell me everything that goes into a Build-to-Rent deal and tell me where some of the pitfalls lie.

With that in mind, Ive compiled a list of key steps and that every Build-to-Rent subdivision deal must go through to be successful. Each of these phases is as critical as the next, with some taking place simultaneously and others taking significant up- front capital and risk.

Step 1: Find the Right Land, Sign Letter-of-Intent, Contract

An obvious first step is to find the right property. You cant build a house in thin air. When you find a piece of land suitable for a single-family home subdivision, its important to get a Letter-of-Intent signed as soon as possible. The LOI will allow you to make an offer and enter into an agreement contingent upon the property meeting several specific criteria. It will allow you to hold the property while you do the due diligence to make sure the property is suitable for your needs.

After conducting due diligence, you can sign a final contract.

Step 2: Due Diligence

Once you have the LOI signed, you have bought yourself some time to do your due diligence and determine if you can do what you need with the piece of property. Is the property built on a flood zone, which will require additional and likely expensive insurance? Can the land be rezoned for residential use? Is the property on rock, which will require expensive removal? Are there environmental issues that will need remediation?

Due diligence allows you to look under the hood, so to speak, and determine how much additional work it might take to make the land build-ready. It will help determine additional costs or perhaps even allow you to walk away from property that has too many hidden challenges.

Step 3: Rezoning and Engineering Study

These next steps often happen simultaneously, but also provide one of the greatest risks in the entire process. No matter where you decide to build, at some point you will need to work with a local government body to get the needed permission to proceed. If zoning is not approved for residential building, you will need to go through the entitlement process. While this process could vary from one town to the next, there are several factors likely to be consistent everywhere.

First, you will likely need to hire a civil engineer to do a survey, and possibly also hire a land-use attorney to get it through the city planning commission.

Once the planning commission has given a thumbs up, the rezoning request goes to the city council. Approval usually takes two or three readings, then a round of public comment before it is put on the agenda for a final vote. This process can take anywhere from three to six months, depending on the municipality.

This is often one of the most risky stages of the entire process. The civil engineering can run between $1,000 and $1,500 per house. If you are building a large subdivision, this phase can cost between $100,000 to $200,000 with no guarantee that the municipality will approve your zoning request.

Also in this phase, its likely that the municipality will want to see that you are all in for the betterment of the community. They will likely want to make some improvements to the community that are challenging to fund, such as a new park, walking paths, or other amenities to make the neighborhood more attractive. Final approval will often come with the caveat that you provide funding for these types of projects. In the end, it will make the neighborhood more attractive to potential renters, but could boost your pre-construction costs significantly.

Step 4: Clearing and Grading

Once the zoning challenges are behind you, its time to get down to the business of developing the subdivision. Clearing should launch as soon as the necessary permits have been obtained from the city. Any time wasted getting started on this step is time you wont be collecting rent on the back end.

Step 5: Installing Underground Utilities

The next step is to install utilities such as gas, electric, water, sewer and storm retention ponds. These utilities form the backbone of the entire project. Missteps at this stage can have dire consequences in the long run. Think about selling a house with a leaky basement or roof. It immediately knocks value out of the home. If the utility infrastructure is poor quality, it will impact the value of the entire neighborhood, whether renting individual homes or flipping the entire neighborhood to another investor. Caution at this stage will pay dividends down the road.

Step 6: Final Grade, Curb and Paving

Once you finish the utilities and bury the infrastructure underground, the next step is the final grade. This is where you go from dirt to paved roads, with curbs and properly graded lots ready for construction.

Step 7: Pouring the Slab

This is another step with long-term ramifications if mistakes are made now. A poor foundation can cause long-term structural damage that will ultimately erode a homes value over time. This isnt the type of thing an average homeowner will notice, and in the short-term, a poor foundation wont make a difference. But, as soon as you go to sell, a home inspector will spot good from bad with ease. Much like the neighborhood infrastructure, a solid foundation will pay off in the long run.

Step 8: Framing the house

Next, its time to bring in a crew to frame the house. The biggest challenge with framing today is a tight labor supply. Builders are often competing for labor, and talented framers are in demand. Having a go-to crew can ensure a high-quality job at a reasonable price. As with anything in business, relationships matter and keeping your framing crew happy will pay off with reasonable rates in the short run and a quality job over the long haul.

Step 9: Putting on the roof

This is another step that has long-term implications. If your goal is to hold on to these properties for a long time, the last thing you want is to have to replace the roof prematurely. And, even in a quick flip situation, a home inspector will call out a poorly constructed roof when you try to sell. Much like pouring the slab, there is little reason to cut corners here.

Step 10: Windows

From an aesthetic standpoint, good-looking windows can significantly impact curb appeal. Their functionality is equally important. Poorly installed windows that leak or let in too much cold air can cause long-term damage or short-term expensive heating bills.

Step 11: Electrical and Plumbing

Now that the exterior of the home is taking shape, its time to install the electrical and the plumbing. These steps seem relatively straightforward, but often cause the biggest headaches at final inspection. A crossed wire or incorrectly installed water line can cause significant re-work prior to receiving the certificate of occupancy. Again, this costs both time and money.

Step 12: Insulation

This is another critical step that buyers often overlook and where many builders might take a short cut. Dont do it. Poor insulation will lead to higher heating bills and dissatisfied renters. Ultimately, word will get around that you cut corners in this critical area and it will impact your reputation in this neighborhood and future neighborhoods as well.

Step 13: Drywall

At this point, the construction project is starting to look like a home. Once drywall is installed, its easier to see what the home ultimately will look like. At this time, most homeowners can start to envision how they will furnish and decorate.

Step 14: Paint

Once the drywall is up,
now its time to truly bring the home to life by putting some color on the walls. Most real estate experts will tell you to go with neutral colors in the initial stages. However, weve found that certain regions and customers often have preferences outside the traditional neutral colors. Knowing regional tastes for dcor can help guide you to some unique color choices that can help differentiate your properties from others.

Step 15: Cabinets, Flooring and Fixtures

Heres where the homes personality starts to really kick in. In most of our rental homes, even at an entry-level price, we try to add some amenities in the kitchen that help to make the home special. We have found that granite countertops, while a little more expensive, are a key differentiator for buyers and renters alike.

Step 16: Final Inspection

Once the build is complete, the city will want to do a final inspection to make sure everything is up to code. Anything that goes wrong at this stage will slow the process and ultimately cost you money. Some mistakes are simple fixes, such as electrical not hooked up properly or plumbing with hot water hooked to the wrong outlet. But, even these simple steps, which can be rectified relatively quickly, still slow the process and cost you money in the end.

They also can give you a reputation among inspectors as a sloppy builder. The more issues you have in your initial projects, the more likely it is that you will be scrutinized closely in the future.

Once you have passed the final inspection, you will receive the certificate of occupancy. Now you are halfway home. Now you can start marketing and leasing your properties.

But thats a whole new set of challenges that we will tackle in a future article.

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Callie Torres had one of the most impactful journeys of Grey's Anatomy, paved with both shameless actions and moments to be proud of.

Callie Torres was a major character on the popular ABC medical drama Greys Anatomy for over a decade. She was introduced as a peripheral character but became a fan-favorite and was woven into the storyline on a permanent basis soon enough.

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Callie was fun, exuberant, with the sort of energy that is infectious, and lived life on her own terms. However, despite being really good at heart, she wasnt beyond doing a few shameless things.

Callies first appearance in the series was as a romantic interest for George OMalley. The first thing the two did was getting married in Vegas. Unfortunately, George was too malleable and could be railroaded into doing something that he didnt necessarily want to do.

And Callie did just that, unthinkingly, forcing him to marry instead of taking it slow. She even got him to agree to have a baby and stayed at an expensive hotel, without letting him have a say.

Callie Torres's journey of self-discovery, especially when it came to her sexuality, was inspiring. Initially, she was introduced as a straight character who fell in love with and married George O'Malley.

She then went on an arc of exploring her sexuality and eventually realized that she was comfortable with both men and women. However, perhaps she preferred women a tad more for she began a long-term relationship with peds surgeon Arizona Robbins, while at the same time having a baby with Mark Sloan. Complicated and full of drama though it was, her self-exploration was something Callie should be proud of.

Something Callie cannot be proud of though was her constant nagging and complaining after Arizona won a wonderful opportunity to go to Africa on a prestigiousgrant and help young kids who needed medical attention.

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Now, Callie was justified in being worried about giving up her life and moving to another country for her girlfriend's sake. But she could have had a proper conversation with Arizona about her feelings. Instead, she ended up having pent up feelings and kept on whining until the whole thing blew up in her face and Arizona abandoned her in the airport. Of course, Callie was devastated but somehow she seemed to have brought it on herself.

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In Anatomy of a Scene, we ask directors to reveal the secrets that go into making key scenes in their movies. See new episodes in the series on Fridays. You can also watch our collection of more than 150 videos on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

A handful of questions asked during an interrogation in Judas and the Black Messiah are key to propelling the plot of this tense historical drama.

Set in the late 1960s, the movie follows William ONeal (Lakeith Stanfield), a young man who becomes an informant, feeding the F.B.I. intelligence about the Chicago Black Panther Party and one of its leaders, Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya.) This early scene comes after ONeal is caught using a fake F.B.I. badge to steal a car.

Narrating the sequence, King says the moment is about the danger of being apolitical. ONeal is asked his feelings about the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and admits to being upset. But when asked about the killing of Malcolm X, he has more of an indifferent response. We really wanted to hit home the old phrase, if you stand for nothing youll fall for anything, King narrates.

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My name is Shaka King. Im the co-writer, director, and one of the producers on Judas and the Black Messiah. This scene happens pretty early in the movie. William ONeal, played by Lakeith Stanfield, has just used a fake FBI badge to steal a car and get arrested for that. And here, he meets FBI agent Roy Mitchell, played by Jesse Plemons. So the first shot that we saw earlier was of ONeals feet and blood seemingly falling from where you dont know. It could be from his face. It could be from his hands. And its a time jump. You havent seen the assault that occurred on ONeal. And with us, we were trying to, as early as possible, just establish that this is a film that is not going to give you a lot of exposition. its not going to kind of hold your hand through this experience. We want you as a viewer to fill in the blanks with your imagination as much as possible. Because ideally, we believe that it puts you in the perspective of the person in the movie. This scene is one of the most important scenes in the movie, because it highlights a key factor that were trying to get across to audiences, which is, in a lot of ways, this scene is about the danger of being apolitical. We really wanted to hit home the old phrase, if you stand for nothing, youll fall for anything. Were you upset when Dr. King was murdered? What? Were you upset when Dr. King was murdered? I dont know. We see William ONeal questioned by Roy Mitchell about how he felt after Martin Luther Kings assassination. ONeal admits that it bothered him somewhat. And then, when Mitchell asked him how he felt about Malcolm Xs assassination, and ONeal says, I never really thought about it. And you see Roy Mitchell, in response to that question, smile a little bit, because hes found the person that he thinks is a perfect informant. In terms of how we employed the close-ups, I knew we wanted to save our most extreme close-ups for ONeals look up at the end. That is a pleading look of, like, get me out of here. Ill do anything to get out of here.

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The Office, Greys Anatomy and Criminal Minds represent three genres that have been mainstays in American entertainment workplace comedies, and medical and crime dramas. They also feature a combined library of 830 episodes, which significantly boosted them in the Nielsen lists, which ranked shows based on total minutes watched. (Greys Anatomy is still running on ABC and is in its 17th season.)

These programs disproportionately benefited from the fact that they just had a lot of real estate, they have a lot of episodes for people to watch, said Brian Fuhrer, a senior vice president at Nielsen. And what they also do is they provide a sense of normalcy. They can go back and find out whats happening to Dwight Schrute.

Among original series, the only non-Netflix show in Nielsens top 10 list was the popular Disney+ Star Wars spinoff, The Mandalorian.

The Netflix documentary Tiger King was the only show in Nielsens original series list to have as few as eight episodes. It premiered on March 20, just as stay-at-home orders were being issued throughout the country, and a week before the third season of Ozark became available on Netflix.

They both hit right in the heart of the pandemic when people were locked at home, with not much to do, Mr. Fuhrer said. They were both viewed extremely heavily.

While broadcast and cable networks rely on Nielsen to inform them of what people are watching, all of the streaming companies have their own internal metrics. None of them have publicly endorsed Nielsens methodologies, nor do they need those figures to determine which shows to promote or cancel.

For more than a year, Netflix has been publicly disclosing worldwide figures for original shows, providing some sense of what people are watching. But its list comes with significant caveats. Netflix counts viewers that watch as little as two minutes of a program, and the service is extremely selective in what shows and movies it discloses figures for. (For instance, Netflix recently said Shonda Rhimess new drama, Bridgerton, was the services fifth most-watched original series, with viewership in the same league as Tiger King and The Queens Gambit.)

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In a time of uncertainty, its nice to see a familiar face, even if its when you turn on the TV and Patrick Dempsey has been just that to many.

The actors surprise guest return to Greys Anatomy was a spectacular treat for viewers who, during his original 11-season run, felt a sense of calm looking in Dr. Derek Shepherds reassuring eyes. And that is just one of many projects he has going on during this unpredictable time.

First things first, yes, there will be more McGhost to come when the ABC medical drama returns March 4 with Dempsey telling Yahoo Entertainment, Theres definitely more to air, with two of his four episodes airing so far, but Im done with my part of the shooting, the production side.

Asked if hes happy with how it turned out, he says he accomplished what he set out to do when he agreed to return, which has reunited his late character, who had been killed off in 2015, with his COVID-19 stricken wife Dr. Meredith Grey (played by Ellen Pompeo).

You know what Im really happy about, and we have to constantly remember, is all of the men and women who are in the hospitals and the responders are going through a hell of a journey right now, says Dempsey as the countrys COVID-19 cases soar, especially in California and its Los Angeles County, where Greys shoots. We need to remember their sacrifice and their commitment and keep that in mind. I think that was the intention moving forward. How can we honor the people who are out there taking care of us and our family members? That was the good intention that brought us back with that messaging. I think thats important. Wear your mask and be careful out there. Take care of each other.

Dempsey has been acting in Hollywood since he was a teen, but its an unprecedented time working with all the COVID protocols. When we talk, hes just arrived on the East Coast from California and is quarantining ahead of shooting the CBS political drama pilot Ways & Means.

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His 55th birthday was Jan. 13 and he had no plans, explaining, Im sort of in isolation for the next few days in order to be safe to go back to work. So I will use that time to reflect and to be grateful and assess all the things I have to be grateful for. Though he adds, I dont particularly like getting any older, with a laugh. It is what it is.

Ways & Means comes at an especially interesting time with Washington, D.C., and U.S. politics in chaos. He plays a disillusioned congressional leader who forms a secret alliance with a congresswoman from the opposing party, played by Pretty Little Liarss Troian Bellisario, in hopes of saving U.S. politics.

Yeah, theres a lot of volatility in the world and a great opportunity for us, he says of the role. Things are changing so quickly were having to adapt. So we are in pre-production at the moment and trying to stay ahead of all the events and well see what we come up with. Its exciting certainly and scary at the same time.

When hes done with the pilot, hes off to Rome in February to make Season 2 of Devils, an Italian drama about the finance world, which was acquired by The CW and aired in the fall. Theres also talk of possibly fitting Enchanted 2 in this year, he says of the Disney flick that paired him with Amy Adams in the original. He already has the script for the sequel, to be called Disenchanted, which is looking at shooting in the spring.

Theres a lot of work. Im very grateful for that, Dempsey says.

A side project amid all this is being the new face of Poland Springs Origin line. The longtime New England spring water brand, now going national with the line that boasts bottles made from 100 percent recycled plastic, is known for being born in Maine and so was Dempsey. He happily returned to his home state, where he owns a home and his Dempsey Center, the non-profit that assists in treating cancer patients, is based, to shoot the commercial in mid-November. It sees him in his natural element amid the green and gorgeous pines.

Dempsey says he goes back to the state once a month usually anyway for the work with the center. So I spend a lot of time [there] and I appreciate it. The older I get, the more and more I appreciate the great state of Maine. So making the commercial there was a treat, even though it wasnt necessarily easy due to COVID.

They shot in Northern Maine and despite a wind chill factor of 17 degrees and it starting to snow, It was nice to be outside, he says. A lot of people had been cooped up in the city and they got a chance to be outside to work. For them, it was really quite inspiring. At the same time, its been very challenging because you are having to commit to the procedures. So having a mask on, a face screen. Its incredibly challenging for the crew and the actors are vulnerable without a mask or any of that on. It takes a lot longer to do things. Its a lot harder to do things. But at the same time were finding ways to move forward in a safe way for the crew and for the actors.

As for how his own family he and his makeup artist wife Jillian Dempsey are parents to daughter Talula, 18, and twin sons Darby and Sullivan, 13 has been navigating this time, he says not that different than everyone else.

Like every family, I think people are struggling with Zoom school and dealing with that, he says. Its [supposed to be] a social period for teenagers and thats part of their development. Its my daughters first year in college. Everyone is struggling and trying to do the best they can and hopefully going into this new year well have better leadership going forward.

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Greys Anatomy gang! Caterina Scorsone and more cast members of the ABC show have been raising families off camera.

The actress became a mom in 2012 when her daughter Eliza was born, followed by Pippa and Lucinda in 2016 and 2019, respectively.

While quarantining at home with her and then-husband Rob Giles little ones amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Canada native posted a picture of Eliza following in her TV character Amelia Shepherds footsteps.

Well, Greys Anatomy might be in quarantine but that doesnt mean the surgeries have stopped at our house. #teddybearcare, Scorsone wrote alongside an April 2020 shot of her eldest stitching up a stuffed animal. Eliza even gave the bear a breathing tube while it was under the knife.

Us Weekly confirmed the following month that the Private Practice alum and Giles had called it quits after 10 years of marriage, and the estranged couple now coparent.

Scorsones character was briefly married to Owen Hunt, played by Kevin McKidd, on Greys Anatomy, and her former TV husband has four children of his own.

The English star shares a son named Joseph and daughter named Iona with his ex-wife, Jane Parker. He wed Arielle Goldrath in March 2018, and the chef went on to give birth to son Aiden and daughter Nava.

McKidds two eldest children are great influences on their younger siblings, he wrote via Instagram in July 2019. Joe and Iona are the best guiding lights to these new souls. Arielle is a WARRIOR and Im so proud to witness her natural mothering strength and wisdom. Full of love and gratitude.

The actors costars congratulated him and Goldrath on their youngest childs arrival. Kev!!! Shes here!!! Congrats to you and Arielle!!! Kelly McCreary, who portrays Maggie Pierce, wrote, while Jake Borelli, who plays Levi Schmitt, commented, This. Warms. My. Heart. Congrats Kev!

The shows creator, Shonda Rhimes, shared her love as well, writing, CONGRATULATIONS. All the love to you and your family!

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WARNING: This post contains spoilers for the current season of Grey's Anatomy. Anyone who watched last week's Grey's Anatomy season 17 premiere was hit by a wild twist: the return of Derek (Patrick Dempsey), who died back in season 11. Derek only showed up after Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) passed out in the hospital's parking lot and during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (via Us Weekly) Dempsey confirmed that the dreamlike sequence was a result of Meredith having contracted COVID-19. I was like, what a great opportunity for people and how great it would be for the fans, really, to see everybody reunited in this sort of bizarre way, he said. Randy Holmes / Getty Images And [showrunner Krista Vernoff] came up with this concept where I would come and visit [Meredith] in her COVID dream. Picture Alliance / dpa / picture alliance via Getty Images Wait what? That's right: Dempsey just confirmed what you might have been suspecting. Meredith Grey has COVID-19. Although Dempsey's already spilled the beans on what's really going on with his return, he's not so loose-lipped on how many more episodes he'll appear in: Thats a good question. Im not sure how many [episodes]. I know Im throughout the season. He comes back to visit." Arnold Jerocki / Getty Images We can only guess what happens next but, if you're a Grey's stan, you're used to that. BuzzFeed Daily

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Patrick Dempsey Just Confirmed That Fan Theory About Meredith On "Grey's Anatomy" - BuzzFeed