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M. B Cole "Kegrun" — Wed, 02 May 2012 07:04:56 +0000

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Maybe not as good as season 1, but still a great season., April 29, 2008

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Honestly, season 2 is a great season, but compared to season 1, it has its problems. Season 2 still has the great stories within stories, the serious tone mixed with the playful and humorous writing, and also the heart breaking moments smashed together with the shocking surprises. Even with the season's faults, it's still one of the `must see' TV shows out there.

I don't really want to bash one of my favorite shows, but I want to be honest with people who read this. There are many things that this season could've done better in my opinion. Certain stories just seemed out of place, or maybe even to grown up for just high school kids. For instance, ***Don't read this until you see the asterisk if you don't want to be spoiled.... For instance, when Landry and Tyra kill that guy, they decide to throw him in the river. Why? Why not just call the cops and explain to them what happened. They are just kids, and probably nothing will happen to them. Even if they waited to call the cops after they threw him in the river, they STILL would've probably have gotten off easy if they just claimed that they were scared and confused or whatever. And how come Landry is such a smart kid, yet he seemed like a TOTAL dummy when it came to confessing the murder. Seriously man... just say you were scared for yours and hers life. Goodness. *** I don't know... it just seemed like a forced story line that really got in the way of what is great about this show. Other things that aren't story spoilers that made me mad was Smash's Mom. Seriously...do you want your VERY TALENTED child who is one of the most wanted RB's to go to a college like Whitmore instead of Alabama or Georgia or Miami or USC? I mean... what are you thinking? Sure you want your kid to get an education, but wouldn't you rather him be worth millions if he can be for his sake and yours and his children? NFL and education... or...just education? I tell ya what... my cousin had a chance to play for the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks. He decided to join the Navy and get an education instead. He got out after 4 years and lives a mediocre life now and wishes to God he had played for the Blackhawks. And then there is a race issue AGAIN. Not only once, but TWICE in this season and BOTH involve Smash again. Give it a rest will ya?

Now, it seems like I'm bashing this show, but I'm only listing things I didn't like and they are very few. Even with what I didn't like, it's STILL better than a lot of what's out there to watch. Anything dealing with Matt Saracen will have me glued. As well as Coach Eric Taylor. Some of the best TV involves these two characters whether they are in the same or not. I only wish Matt's parts were longer this season. I laughed pretty hard when Matt had to go pick Smash up under a bridge once. When he arrived, Smash had nothing on but boxer shorts (he had to run from a party so he didn't get his butt kicked by some psycho college kid). When he pulls up, he just starts laughing and then starts to talk and give Smash crap. It was a really funny part, but at the same time, a really great friendship part. Here's two kids, black and white, and they seems like the best of friends if not brothers.

Sadly this show was one of many that got hurt by the writers strike and you can tell at the end of the season. The show ends, but it's not truly a season ending. They leave you hanging with 2 games to state and many of the story lines not fully closed (or cliffhanger season ending closed at least). I was waiting for the next episode and then saw the menu screen. "You've got to be kiddin me" is what came out my mouth in pist offness.

Ah well. The show is still great even with it's faults. Every episode had me hooked and not wanting to sleep until I just saw `one more' episode. Recommended, but make sure you watch season 1 first.

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Comment on How to be seductive Reviews by Ben Dugan "Ben Dugan"

Ben Dugan "Ben Dugan" — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:15:33 +0000

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Three and a half stars for the second season., April 2, 2008

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This review is from: Friday Night Lights: The Second Season (DVD)

It pains me to give this show anything less than five stars. Like many, though not all, who watch this show, I loved the first season, even going out on a limb to say it is one of the best single seasons of television I have ever seen, if not the best.
But the second season falters as soon as it begins, in the lead off episode. And, if you have yet to watch this season, please stop reading here, as I will be giving away some spoliers and what have you and I do not want to ruin anything for you.
The murder subplot that ran through parts of the season is simply inane. It feels false, unfocused, and brings every episode that it is featured to a dramatic hault. What's strange is it this sort of sensationlism that the show avoided in it's first year. Other subplots--- such as Jason Street's little trip to Mexico--- also feel false and uninspired, the work of the writers trying to amp ratings to keep the show on the air.
The season smooths out as it goes along however, and after a few episodes the show returns to it's past glory. The acting, like previously, is universally strong (how Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton, amongst others in the cast, cannot get nominated for more awards is astounding and ridiculous to me), and the story lines alternate between amusing (Tim Riggins continues attempts to woe Lyla Garrity) to heart breaking (pretty much anything dealing with Smash Williams and Matt Seracen).
The attempt to get higher ratings is totally okay with me. A decent "Friday Night Lights" is still better than most shows best hours. And though this season falters at the start, it ends strong and, sadly, far to abruptly.
'Friday Night Lights" second season may not be as strong as it's first, but I'm sure nothing could have been. But it is still a compelling, often brilliant collection of episodes, and essential for fans of the show, book or movie.

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Comment on How to be seductive Reviews by Robert Moore

Robert Moore — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:54:05 +0000

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An absolutely brilliant show that apparently is going to be renewed!, February 29, 2008

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Update: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS has been saved!!! I promised to keep posting updates on FNL and I finally have an exciting one. Multiple sources are now reporting that FNL will be renewed for a 3rd Season! According to Mike Ausiello, a deal with DirectTV is in place, but not signed. To their credit, NBC, although they knew they would no longer broadcast the series exclusively, went out and sought a partner to keep the series alive. It isn't clear yet how the deal will work, but most likely DirectTV will pay NBC for the rights to broadcast new episodes first and then NBC will rebroadcast them a few days later. I personally hope that DirectTV will show it earlier in the week and NBC on Friday evening. It just seems appropriate. So, if this story is true, FNL truly has been saved. I'll come back later an reedite my review as a whole, excising completely the memory that we very nearly lost this brilliant show.

I write this only a few minutes after the final episode of FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS was broadcast on NBC. This past week Ben Silverman, who took over as the head of NBC this past summer, threw ice water in the faces of all those who hoped that this extraordinary series might have a future on NBC. For years NBC has been my favorite network, just as FOX, which has killed shows at the drop of a hat, was my least favorite. The irony is that the former head of NBC, who was responsible for keeping such critically acclaimed shows (but ratings challenged) like FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, THE OFFICE, and 30 ROCK is now one of the powers that be at FOX, while my formerly favorite network is threatening to pull the plug on this absolutely brilliant series.

Here is the situation as we know it: although 22 episodes were contracted for the 2007-2008 season, only the 15 episodes that were completed before the strike will be broadcast and no new episodes will be made this spring. Tonight's episode is the end of Season Two for certain. And given Ben Silverman's gruesome statements (in essence he was asked repeatedly and pointedly about FNL, but each time deflected the question instead talking about how great 30 ROCK is -- other NBC insiders say FNL is dead at NBC).

Before I write about Season Two it is fair to ask, is there any hope for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS? According to Mike Ausiello at TV Guide, many people inside the industry still believe in FNL. There is a chance that it could resurface on another network. Surely the CW could use a teen-oriented show this extraordinary. It would instantly become the best show on the CW by a gigantic margin. Heck, it would immediately become the best show on Showtime or HBO if they were to pick it up.

In the meantime, what can we do? One thing we all can do is buy these DVDs! Right now multiple sources are reporting that the DVDs will be released in April 2008. That is not very far into the future. If you haven't bought Season One, do so immediately. Right now it costs only $18.99 on Amazon. That is dirt cheap for one of the very best shows on TV! The other thing you can do is hit the FNL boards and see what kind of fan organized Save FNL efforts are taking place. If a show like JERICHO, which is 20% as good as FNL, can be saved, surely a show as splendid as this one can as well.

Last year I told everyone I knew that this was the best show on network TV. A couple of shows on cable -- BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and THE WIRE -- were as good or better, but nothing else on ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX could top it (though LOST at its best could come close). This year I feel that it was one of the two best shows, along with the utterly extraordinary PUSHING DAISIES. To be honest, Season Two is not quite as good as Season One. There were a couple of missteps, but they were not fatal (well, one of them within the context of the show was literally fatal, since it concerned an instance of accidental murder) to the show. Most of the things that made the show so brilliant in Season One either continued at the outset of Season Two or returned within a few episodes of the start.

In brief, the situation at the start of Season Two was this: Coach Taylor has left Dillon High School to become an assistant coach at TMU (Texas Methodist University) in Austin. His wife Tami has given birth to Little Gracie as she is called. The state champ Dillon Panthers are not flourishing under their new head coach. Finally, the utterly unpredictable romance between Landry (who has adopted as his personal philosophy the principle of WWRD, or "What would Riggins do?") seems to be evolving in unexpected ways when her stalker/attempted rapist from Season Two reappears while she is waiting for Landry outside a convenience store. Landry grabs a pipe and smashes his head in, killing him instantly. This plotline is in the opinion of most the weakest aspect of Season Two. The other is the way that Coach Taylor's job at TMU keeps him away from home for the first few episodes. But... Read more

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Comment on Inks: Men’s Long Sleeve Designers White Clubbing Shirt, 100% Cotton, Special Soft Effect Surface, with Convertible Cuffs. Excellent for Dating, Clubbing and Good Mood! by Yul

Yul — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:17:45 +0000

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Can't find better quality, June 27, 2007

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This review is from: Inks: Men's Long Sleeve Designers White Clubbing Shirt, 100% Cotton, Special Soft Effect Surface, with Convertible Cuffs. Excellent for Dating, Clubbing and Good Mood! (Apparel)

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My husband loves them. I only wish they produced womens shirts too

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Cat Kitty "sunny side up" — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:19:02 +0000

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Can't stop laughing, April 28, 2011

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Anonymous — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:24:00 +0000

Great fun at a Girl's Night Out!, October 17, 2011

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We used this product for our moms group when we had a night out. Great conversation starter. The container is heavy and hard to travel with though, the lid doesn't stay on well.

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EastCoastReader — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:11:49 +0000

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Fabulous!, January 14, 2011

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This review is from: 8 Great Dates for Moms and Daughters: How to Talk About True Beauty, Cool Fashion, and...Modesty! (Secret Keeper (Harvest House)) (Paperback)

I loved this book and was shocked to read that over 100,000 moms and daughters have already been on these eight dates. That speaks volumes for the quality of the ideas in the book, and our need as women to connect with our daughters about important issues. You can also download free audio files for each date, which is great reinforcement for those of us who love to learn by listening. The dates can open up conversations that have life changing impact. I recommend it! I also have her book Six Ways to Keep the Little in Your Girl, and it is a fabulous read, too.

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Andrea Bass — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:42:04 +0000

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Wish I had started sooner!!, October 20, 2011

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This review is from: 8 Great Dates for Moms and Daughters: How to Talk About True Beauty, Cool Fashion, and...Modesty! (Secret Keeper (Harvest House)) (Paperback)

This is an incredible book! After reading 6 ways to keep the Little in your girl (Same Author) I thought I really wanted to try this one too, sounded so fun! This book has given me some great ideas, and the connection between myself and my daughters is getting better everyday! Christian perspective is what we were looking for to keep us all on track. Bible versus pertaining to beauty and self worth are perfect and so necessary to hear) for this age group! I say it over and over again, "you are in this world, but not OF this world" so easy to forget sometimes in this world we live in...So grateful to Dannah Gresh for writing this book and for me buying it! you will not be disappointed!

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Jennifer A. Kintner — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:24:30 +0000

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A MUST have for Moms and daughters!!, October 29, 2010

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This review is from: 8 Great Dates for Moms and Daughters: How to Talk About True Beauty, Cool Fashion, and...Modesty! (Secret Keeper (Harvest House)) (Paperback)

I have a 9 year old little girl and this was a great way to carve out special time together and get to know each other better. This book has all those things you want to say to your daughter--that she is beautiful beyond what the world calls beautiful, and she is worth more than the world tells her she is--and it is all in one place, ready to help you communicate it well to your daughter. This book also helped both of us strengthen our personal relationship with God. I HIGHLY recommend this book! I wish my mother had a resource like this when I was young!

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phoenix fire — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:19:11 +0000

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Change your thinking, change your life, February 19, 2007

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This review is from: Make Every Man Want You (or Make Yours Want You More): How To Be So Damn Irresistible You'll Barely Keep From Dating Yourself! (Paperback)

This book is possibly the best advice book I've ever read. The author speaks in a clear, no-holds-barred manner. It is also done in a humorous, conspiratorial way, like talking to good friend. She gives good advice about how to live a more satisfying life, and this includes relationships. And it boils down to these 2 concepts: 1) Live in the now. Nothing is more irresistable than a woman who is really enjoying her life.

2) Make you the center of your life, not him. Have a life first, take care of yourself, and your man will want to do the same for you. That way, you won't be looking to him to complete you. (Because you are already complete!) Both you and he will be happier.

What I liked most about this book is that she shows you how to move beyond "the rules" and still have a satisfying relationship with your guy. As a former "rules" adherrent, I find her approach to be freeing and more natural. Ultimately, that's what we want - to be loved and accepted just the way we are. Not because we executed a set of dating techniques well. It's not about manipulation. It's about living your authentic truths. Doing what makes you happy. (From personal experience: when you're happy, he's happy.) It's not about men vs women. It's about your collective truths - your truths, his truths - getting to know each other as unique individuals. That takes a little more work than following a set of arbitrary rules, but it is well worth it.

This book is unlike any other dating advice book I've ever read. It focuses on showing you how to take care of yourself first, and then how the rest (including your romantic life) will just fall into place. It is the advice women sorely need to hear. Pick this up. Your happier life begins now. Good luck!

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