Wednesday, February 2, 2011

SAG Awards Predictions

It pays to have friends in high places — or in Hollywood's case, in the Screen Actors Guild. Why? Because actors vote for each other at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The 17th annual ceremony takes place Sunday (8/7c on TNT and TBS), and as the final ballots are being tallied, let's take a stab at who we think will be honored by their peers. Check out our predictions below and tell us your picks for the big prizes.
TV Guide Network's red carpet coverage begins Sunday at 6 ET/3 PT with Screen Actors Guild Awards with Chris Harrison. And be sure to tune in to the Red Carpet Fashion Wrap hosted by Lawrence Zarian on Monday at 8/7c.
Check out the full list of SAG nominees

TELEVISION
Drama Ensemble
Will win: Mad Men
SAG voters are notoriously repetitive in the TV races (the cast of ER won this award for four consecutive years), so expect a third straight win for the Mad Men crew, who continued to bring it week in and week out last season. One question: Where's Breaking Bad?
Watch out for: The Good Wife
The SAGs was the first group to embrace the CBS drama last year outside of Julianna MarguliesJulianna Margulies, giving it a surprise ensemble nomination. In Season 2, the cast is as compelling and entertaining as ever, thanks to the addition of a few new faces.
Comedy Ensemble
Will win: Modern Family

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NYS Unemployment

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Unemployed New York workers can file for unemployment benefits online or on the phone. The web site has a claims calculator where you can check the number of weeks of unemployment benefits you're eligible. Payment of benefits is available through direct deposit or a direct payment card, which is similar to a debit card.
If you're not sure about your unemployment eligibility, you can still file a claim. If your claim is turned down, there's an appeals process where you can plead your case.
Unemployment benefits vary from state to state. So, if you're not a New York State resident, your state unemployment office will have all the information you need on how to open an unemployment claim, and how to file for your weekly benefits in your location.
NYS Unemployment
Unemployment insurance benefits are available for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Eligibility requirements for collecting unemployment compensation vary from state to state. So, it always makes sense to check eligibility with your State Unemployment Office if you are not sure whether you qualify for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Benefits
The unemployment compensation you will receive will depend upon the amount you earned while working. In addition, there are eligibilty requirements to qualify for unemployment benefits including working a certain number of weeks. If, for some reason, you are determined not to be eligible for unemployment benefits there is an appeals process available where you can challenge the determination.

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