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  1. Salem's Top 10 Docs and Nurses

    It’s almost a running joke on soaps that well-dressed/fed/housed people are almost never seen working. That is, except for the fine folks in the health care business. After all, someone has to keep patching up those fools who insist on walking through those ivy covered catacombs of the town square or venturing to the pier! And so in honor National Nurses Day on May 6th, we present to you our list (in no particular order) of the Top 10 Doctors and Nurses in Salem.

    After this look ...

    Updated 05-13-2013 at 08:03 AM by laurisa

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  2. 10 SOAP CLICHÉS WE’D LOVE TO SEE RETIRED! (Part 1)

    Ah, the blissful suspension of disbelief -- knowing that a simple conversation can last for days yet holidays are always timely or that everyone can have a sordid secret, even if we’ve watched them grow up. These are not only a requirement for soapsters, but part of the charm of the daytime jungle! After all, who doesn’t want to escape into the world of “anything goes” from time to time?

    But even the best of fantasy lands can use a little sprucing up once in a while. So in honor ...

    Updated 03-20-2013 at 09:38 AM by laurisa

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  3. America's Sweetheart Attack



    Horton- you have a problem. A severe problem. And while I’m positive that Melissa Reeve’s real-life drama hasn’t helped the situation, the one I’m focusing on today is the audience’s complete about-face on the character of Jennifer Rose.

    There are a lot of characters that audiences are supposed to hate. Stefano, Kate, Sami, Chelsea, Nick, Lucas, E.J., etc. have all had their turn ...

    Updated 03-03-2013 at 07:15 PM by laurisa

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  4. 10 Super Post-Millennium Couples on DAYS! (Part 2)

    Welcome! Hopefully you've landed here after reading part 1 of our list of top 10 Post-Millennium couples! Check out part 2 below!

    Philip and Stephanie

    Sometimes the right pairing can completely change our opinion of a character. To be fair, Stephanie got saddled with some pretty tragic storylines -- Jeremy the jerk, Ford the rapist, Max the uncle. So, her Princess Brat personality ...

    Updated 02-14-2013 at 02:50 PM by laurisa

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  5. Maybe this time....


    As Sami and E.J. fell into bed together, I couldn’t help but hear Liza Milenni’s voice in my head singing, “Maybe this time….” And, no, it wasn’t Sami singing about E.J. It was me singing about my completely irrational hope that TPTB will finally come through for me and make Ejami a for-real couple. I’m optimistic that this time….maybe this time….will be different. Here’s why:

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