~ FEATURE ARTICLE - PASSIONS TRIVIA QUIZ
~ POLL OF THE WEEK - SOAP OPERA VIEWING HABITS?
~ SHOCKED TRIVIA - TEST YOUR Y&R KNOWLEDGE
~ LINK OF THE WEEK - DUSTIN'S PASSIONS PAGE
~ FANS SPEAK OUT - B&B: THORNE & BROOKE

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PASSIONS TRIVIA QUIZ
Test your knowledge of daytime's newest soap. How well do you know your Passions?
http://soaps.about.com/library/weekly/aa021800a.htm

(AOL users: scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for AOL-friendly, clickable links.)

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POLL OF THE WEEK: HOW OFTEN DO YOU WATCH SOAP OPERAS?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_26.htm

LAST WEEK'S POLL: WOULD YOU WATCH SANTA BARBARA RERUNS?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_25.htm

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WEEKLY SHOCKWAVE TRIVIA GAME
For our first trivia game you can test your Young and the Restless knowledge! Each week we'll showcase new soap opera questions.
http://gamecenter.about.com/trivia/soaps/index.htm

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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
-TV Guide Online is reporting that William Fitchner, ex-Josh, has been dogging the soaps in a recent issue of Paper magazine. He has reportedly said that he left halfway through his contract because the work was unsatisfying. And to think we loved him. Shame shame shame!

BEVERLY HILLS 90210
-With 90210 on the chopping block, expect to hear more about Aaron Spelling's new primetime soap Titans. The new show is tentatively on the schedule for next fall.

GUIDING LIGHT
-There is a chance that Joie Lenz will be leaving Springfield next fall. She reportedly told the New York Post that she will leave when her contract is up.

PASSIONS
-Gary Tomlin has been hired as a director on Passions. His last position was as a director on Sunset Beach.

PORT CHARLES
-Leslie Charleson, Stuart Damon and Brad Maule will cross over from General Hospital to PC during the month of March.

YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
-Brook Marie Bridges has been hired to play the role of Lily. She'll first air on February 22.

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

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

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DUSTIN'S PASSIONS PAGE
Dustin's page was the first site out of the gate for the new daytime soap, and is still one of the most comprehensive Passions sites online. From Dustin.
http://www.soapoperafan.com/passions/

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

B&B: THORNE & BROOKE
"Well, what do you think is going to happen in the end with Brooke and Thorne? I am DISGUSTED by what Ridge and Taylor did to them in Venice. I'm completely shocked at Taylor - Ridge I wouldn't put this past. Taylor is telling Brooke that she's got problems because she's been with every one of the Forrester men. Excuse me, Taylor ... did you not have a relationship with Ridge, and Eric, and Thorne, now back to Ridge? What gives her the right to be so preachy when it comes to other people's relationships with Forrester men. " -Diane1176
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=3901

PASSIONS: JULIAN AND HIS "FRENCH MAID"
"I got such great laughs today when Suzanne surfaced. I see Julian in a totally different light now, we were so used to seeing him all stuffy and boring, but now we know otherwise. And now they are headed to the same exact lodge that Sam, Grace and Ivy are at,AND I have a spoiler: Sam asks the manager to move their room (unbeknownst to Ivy), and Julian and Suzanne get Sam and Grace's old room. Can you imagine the LOOK on Ivy's face when she walks into that room, thinking Sam is in there, but instead sees Julian and his French maid? (LOL). This is TOO funny! LOL...:-) " -MissyHOST
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=4355

ATWT: W-O-M-A-N
"I am so surprised that no one has commented on yesterday's musical diversion at the Java Underground. I'm dying to hear what you all thought of it? I personally LOVED it, it was a great way to showcase some under used characters and a really fun way to involve them in the Valentine's episode. I've watched it about 4 times. LOL " -SoapsGuide
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=4297

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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

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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

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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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