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  Let me start out by making something clear - I don't blame Aaron Rodgers for the Packers' 3-5 start and four game losing streak. Title Town USA has a lot of problems - lack of talent/experience at wide receiver, injuries and a defense that (STILL) can't seem to stop the run. These things have also contributed to an offense that has become both stagnant and predictable. However, while the 4-time league MVP isn't part of the problem (at least when he's healthy), that doesn't necessarily mean he's the solution either. There's still a lot of football left to be played and it's hard to say the Packers should give up on their season when there are still nine games left in the season. However, there are just too many reasons to believe the team isn't going to be able to turn this around in time to make any real impact. Ultimately, Green Bay has three options. They can hope something clicks with a player or players on their current roster and that'...

Synopsis: When Sheldon ( Iain Armitage ) stays overnight in his dorm hall and sees all the rule breaking, he convinces President Hagemeyer ( Wendie Malick ) to make him resident advisor while Connie ( Annie Potts ) convinces Dale ( Craig T. Nelson ) to help her expand her business by going on a road trip to buy poker machines from a sketchy dealer. My Thoughts: I'm a little confused about the whole Sheldon storyline. How does Mary ( Zoe Perry ) giving him permission to spend one night in his dorm room evolve into him being a permanent resident (or at least enough of one to be RA)? I kind of feel like there was a much longer conversation, complete with a brand-new list of reasons why it was a good idea, that was left out of this episode. I know she was trying to have more alone time with George ( Lance Barber ), but her approval of an extended stay would be out of character for her.  Plus, for something that was a spur-of-the-moment decision, he sure seemed to have plenty of cloth...

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Synopsis: When Morley Eden purchased two parcels of land from Loring Carson and built a large home, he didn't know Carson's soon-to-be ex-wife, Vivian, had joint ownership of one of the parcels. When an attempt to discredit her as part of the divorce hearing fails, the judge awards her part of Eden's new home, and the ex-model takes full advantage of the ruling by running a barbed wire fence through the property and going out of her way to torture the bachelor by wearing skimpy bathing suits when in their shared pool and inviting other models over for lingerie shows. Perry Mason agrees to represent Eden but, when Loring Carson is found murdered, is forced to defend both him and Vivian against the charges. Review: I checked out this book from the library a couple weeks ago and, right away, became a bit concerned when I learned it was published after Gardner's death and saw the disclaimer saying it wasn't edited up to his usual standards. However, after finishing i...

  I've seen these both at the store and advertised on TV and was interested in giving them a try. I finally did that this weekend, when I found them on sale at one of our local grocery stores for $1.50. They exceeded my expectations. The first thing I noticed about these was they were very easy to prepare. It was as simple as removing the plastic from the package, microwaving the omelets for a minute and letting it sit for two minutes. Compared to plenty of other pre-packaged breakfast items, I thought that was very convenient, something that would make these a great option if I'm in a hurry. Taste-wise, I have no complaints, other than they could have maybe used a little more cheese. The egg itself had a good flavor and the three-meat stuffing was delicious with the just right amount of seasoning to give it taste without being too spicy. The omelets also proved to be surprisingly filling. They didn't look like much, and I thought I'd still be hungry. However, that wasn...

Synopsis: Missy ( Raegan Revord ) turns to Mandy ( Emily Osment ) when she needs advice about boys and winds up making a bad decision. Sheldon ( Iain Armitage ) agrees to help Billy ( Wyatt McClure ) pass 6th grade math and ends up questioning the existence of zero. My Thoughts: Am I the only one who feels sorry for Brenda Sparks ( Melissa Peterman )? I know I probably am not supposed to like her, especially since she is likely the woman who breaks up George ( Lance Barber ) and Mary's ( Zoe Perry ) marriage. However, it is hard not to feel for her. Her husband left her and she's barely surviving financially. Plus, her son has a serious learning issue, which could only add more stress/embarrassment for her. Of course, to be fair, I'm also not completely convinced she is the woman George ends up cheating with. For all the faults she does have, she doesn't seem like a woman who would purposely break up a family. I wonder what happened to the adult Billy. The Big Bang T...

  I saw this at a Kwik Trip over the weekend, while driving home from seeing my daughter at college. It looked interesting and was only $5.99 so I ended up picking one up this morning on my way to the office. After having it, I can honestly say I didn't hate it but am also not sure it was really worth my money. The breakfast bowl does have some good things going for it. For one, it was filling. I had this bowl and didn't feel the need to have a banana (or some other fruit) with it. I also thought the bowl had a decent taste to it. The eggs seemed fresher than the frozen breakfast bowls and the sausage was seasoned nicely, as well as the potatoes. My main problem is, while I didn't hate it, I also wouldn't describe it as the best breakfast I've ever had. If anything, it was slightly better than the frozen breakfasts but, even then, it wasn't enough of a difference to justify the higher price (I can buy a frozen breakfast bowl for $2-$3 less). In other words, it w...