~ FEATURE ARTICLE - WEB SOAPS AWARDED KUDOS
~ POLL OF THE WEEK - WEB SOAPS: READ 'EM OR NOT?
~ LINK OF THE WEEK - PALISADES, THE
~ FANS SPEAK OUT - REAL WORLD: NEW ORLEANS

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WEB SOAPS AWARDED KUDOS
Web soaps have quietly found their own niche, now they're being celebrated.
http://soaps.about.com/library/weekly/aa020400a.htm

------------------ POLLING PUNCHES ------------------

POLL OF THE WEEK: WEB SOAPS: READ 'EM OR NOT?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_24.htm

LAST WEEK'S POLL: ATWT: FAVORITE SOAP OPERA COUPLES
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_23.htm

------------------ NEWS AND UPDATES ------------------

SOAP SUDS DAILY
Your *free* daily dose of soap opera news and information. Updated daily
with VCR alerts, hot links, and news. This page also links you directly to
recaps for the daytime shows, spoilers, and much more.

(Here's a sample of the news you'll find each day)

AS THE WORLD TURNS
-Bye bye Carly! The first of the pregnant ATWT threesome, Maura West, is
heading off for her maternity leave. She'll last be seen onscreen in
mid-February.

BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
-Michael Swan is leaving his role as Adam.

GUIDING LIGHT
-Joie Lenz, Michelle, can be seen in the role of Rose, when the Mary and
Rhoda TV movie airs February 7. Rose is Mary's grown daughter.

PARTY OF FIVE
-Sean Maher joins the cast, as Adam beginning February 1.

PASSIONS
-Don't forget to tune into the Wheel of Fortune on February 9 to watch
Brook Kerr, Whitney, as she competes for big money!

PORT CHARLES
-Congratulations to Carly Schroeder, Serena, on her nomination for best
Young Actress in a Soap Opera category for the Young Artist Awards. The
awards will be held March 19.

YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
-Stacey Pickren has been cast as Mac's mom Amanda. She first aired January 28.

To make sure you get ALL of the most current soap opera news visit Soap
Suds Daily.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blnewsuds.htm

------------------ Soap Opera Updates ------------------

SOAP OPERA UPDATES
Daily and weekly updates for some of our favorite soap operas, written by fans.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blshowupdates.htm

------------------ Link of the Week ------------------

PALISADES, THE
Loaded with information on this short lived show. You'll find a mailing
list, trivia, pictures, episode guide, and more. Maintained by: SwatchDog.
http://members.xoom.com/palisades/index.htm

------------------ Fans Speak Out ------------------

REAL WORLD: NEW ORLEANS
Hey Real World Fans, Tubescan has posted a picture of the house they
believe to be the house we'll see in the upcoming season and some early
news too!
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=4127

PASSIONS: CHUCK!
"I hope he stays. I really liked him. I'd like to see him try to "woo"
Theresa away from Ethan. " -Donna
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=4113.2

B&B: BROOKE'S TEARS
"Observe the next time Brooke cries. Which happens to be
every episode. Tears only come out of her left eye.
Never is her face flooding with tears out of both eyes.
My mother had noticed that years ago and nothing has
changed. Clogged tear duct? Can't cry on cue? Not sure
but watch the next time. LOLOLOL" -CRBBY1
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=4095

------------------ Community Guide ------------------

SOAP OPERAS COMMUNITY GUIDE
Find out the up-to-the minute lowdown on what's going on in our community.
Keep up with our chat schedule, find out how many chatters our in the chat
room, preview the most recent forum posts, free stuff, and more.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blcommunity.htm

------------------ Passions Guide ------------------

NBC'S PASSIONS - YOUR GUIDE
News, daily updates, spoilers, photos, links, polls, and more...all about
Passions.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blpassions.htm

----------------- Other About.com Soap Opera Sites ------------------

If you're a fan of One Life to Live, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives,
or All My Children, you'll want to check out these other excellent soap sites!

ONE LIFE TO LIVE
http://onelifetolive.about.com

GENERAL HOSPITAL FANS
http://generalhospital.about.com

ALL MY CHILDREN FANS
http://allmychildren.about.com

DAYS OF OUR LIVES FANS
http://daysofourlives.about.com

------------------ Closing ------------------

Don't hesitate to email me with any comments or suggestions for future
issues. I'll see you again next week!

Heather Arsenault
Soap Operas
http://soaps.about.com
soaps.guide@about.com

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