Gamefly’s Advertisements

Months ago, I wrote a positive article about Gamefly. I am now reconsidering. Today I went to their site with my son to choose new games. First, I was disgusted by the advertisements on their website. Second, my child wanted to watch a game trailer and it began playing a hidious preview for a Mature rated game called [...]

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Kathleen Turner, Send Yourself Roses

Book review: Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on my Life, Love, and Leading Roles, by Kathleen Turner, published in 2008.
I recently read the book Send Yourself Roses by Kathleen Turner. I don’t read biographies. The last one I read was in 1995, It’s always Something, by Gilda Radner. Because I am a fan and heard that Nicolas Cage was suing [...]

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 17 MPG

We have a full size Dodge Ram 1500 Van and have calculated the gas mileage several times. It is 17 mpg every time. On the window sticker it says 14 mpg in town and 16 mpg highway. I think this is awesome for such a HUGE vehicle. Still, it costs us over $100 to fill it up [...]

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Half Moon Investigations, by Eoin Colfer

I highly recommend this book for young readers age nine to ninety. It has it all: Humor, suspense, mystery and more humor. It is really a ‘Detective Novel for Kids’. Our family totally enjoyed reading this book together and are looking forward to the next book in the series.
Summary: “Fletcher Moon may not be the [...]

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ZEN On the Wall, American Gladiators

On the second episode of Season 2, the new gladiator makes his first entrance. His name is Zen. Wow, he can do backflips. On the Wall event, Zen is coming after Melvin. Rocket is behind David. Poor David, Rocket is so fast (our nickname for Rocket, Evan Dollard, is Red Bull). Zen takes Melvin down and Rocket takes down David.
On the wall [...]

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Skytrack Event, American Gladiators

On the new Skytrack event, the contenders speed around a figure eight track (It resembles a rollercoaster track). Very high up, they are chased by two gladiators. When the gladiator catches them they fall off and are suspended from a cable/bungee cord thing. So far, none of the contenders have made it around.
“Two contenders race side-by-side [...]

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American Gladiators Police Episode

In this second episode of American gladiators, the male and female contenders know each other. The men are Chicago police officers and the women are Denver police officers. They work together and know each other. How interesting!
David Moore, 31 year old, 5′11, 215 lbs. He is a health nut and dedicated family man. 
Melvin Davis, 42 year [...]

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New American Gladiator Xin Wuku: ZEN

A new gladiator was revealed last night Xin Wuku as ZEN
“ZEN brings his own lethal combination of ancient eastern tradition and 21st century battle technique to Gladiator Arena. Born to create chaos, this mysterious warrior uses superhuman speed and highflying skills to dispatch anyone unlucky enough to cross his path before they even realize they’re [...]

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Results, American Gladiators 1st Half Blow by Blow

The first episode of Season two is a double episode. This is a summary of the first half and it’s events. Rocket didn’t make an appearance yet, but Jet did. I’m expecting Rocket (Evan) to show up for the second half.
Male Contestants:
Randee Haynes, Construction worker, Married w/two kids. 5′8″ 170 lbs.
Jesus Jay Martinez, 40-yr-old, police officer & [...]

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American Gladiators on NBC Tonight!

Season 2 begins tonight May 12 at 7p.m. central. It’s about time! There will be a special two hour premiere.
 
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