Oh Good Grief...

Yowza

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal:

Wife Hits Estranged Husband With SUV As He  Attempts To Prevent Her From Voting

The pair had been arguing early Tuesday afternoon over who she was going to vote for in the gubernatorial recall election primary, said Chippewa Falls Police Chief Wendy L. Stelter.

"She was planning on voting for a certain candidate, and it wasn't the candidate he wanted her to vote for," Stelter said.

When Amanda Radle, 30, attempted to pull out, Jeffrey Radle, 36, stood in front of her, according to a police department statement. She nudged him with the vehicle several times.

Each time he would "retreat and re-establish his ground," the release said. "At one point he climbed onto the hood."

When she finally attempted to drive around him, Jeffrey Radle jumped in front of the vehicle and was hit. Amanda Radle left the scene and went to the police department to report the incident, the release said.

"These crazy liberal nuts are always pulling this crap," said Radle's brother...

Yeah, clearly she's 'the crazy one'...

Oh Good Grief...

Yowza

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal:

Wife Hits Estranged Husband With SUV As He  Attempts To Prevent Her From Voting

The pair had been arguing early Tuesday afternoon over who she was going to vote for in the gubernatorial recall election primary, said Chippewa Falls Police Chief Wendy L. Stelter.

"She was planning on voting for a certain candidate, and it wasn't the candidate he wanted her to vote for," Stelter said.

When Amanda Radle, 30, attempted to pull out, Jeffrey Radle, 36, stood in front of her, according to a police department statement. She nudged him with the vehicle several times.

Each time he would "retreat and re-establish his ground," the release said. "At one point he climbed onto the hood."

When she finally attempted to drive around him, Jeffrey Radle jumped in front of the vehicle and was hit. Amanda Radle left the scene and went to the police department to report the incident, the release said.

"These crazy liberal nuts are always pulling this crap," said Radle's brother...

Yeah, clearly she's 'the crazy one'...

Oh Good Grief...

Yowza

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal:

Wife Hits Estranged Husband With SUV As He  Attempts To Prevent Her From Voting

The pair had been arguing early Tuesday afternoon over who she was going to vote for in the gubernatorial recall election primary, said Chippewa Falls Police Chief Wendy L. Stelter.

"She was planning on voting for a certain candidate, and it wasn't the candidate he wanted her to vote for," Stelter said.

When Amanda Radle, 30, attempted to pull out, Jeffrey Radle, 36, stood in front of her, according to a police department statement. She nudged him with the vehicle several times.

Each time he would "retreat and re-establish his ground," the release said. "At one point he climbed onto the hood."

When she finally attempted to drive around him, Jeffrey Radle jumped in front of the vehicle and was hit. Amanda Radle left the scene and went to the police department to report the incident, the release said.

"These crazy liberal nuts are always pulling this crap," said Radle's brother...

Yeah, clearly she's 'the crazy one'...

Awww... Sometimes you just need your nice comfort TV

In reading the TVGuide article on Big Bang Theory's finale, there was a quote that sort of summarizes why sometimes you just need sweet characters and comfort TV every now and again:

"I think this episode really shows the love the characters have for each other," Rauch says. "They always do a very good job with showing that heart. Everyone puts up with each other's idiosyncrasies because they have this affection for one another. The finale highlights the fact that they are a family and have created this family of friendship..."

Sometimes we need that in our fictional characters.   

Roush's Round-up:

One small gesture can be worth a thousand punch lines. This becomes clear in the last moments of The Big Bang Theory's funny and ultimately touching season finale (CBS, 8/7c), as the gang prepares to watch Howard Walowitz — or "Froot Loops," to his fellow astronauts (you'll learn why) — go into space. But not before hastily arranging an accelerated wedding for Howard and his beloved, Bernadette, whose one condition is that no Klingon be used in the ceremony. To which Sheldon declares: "What do you see in her?"

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Also Roush's Roundup of The Vampire Diaries finale:

Among the night's other finales (unavailable for review): The CW's The Vampire Diaries (8/7c) wraps its third season with a device that's proving to be very popular this week: an origin flashback. (Revenge did it last night) As Elena looks back on when her parents — and poor Aunt Jenna — were still alive, the Salvatore brothers hit the road while their buddies the vampire (Caroline), hybrid wolf-boy (Tyler) and witch (Bonnie) each make fateful decisions. ...

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And YAY!  TBS saves the Cul-de-sac crew!  Penny can!

TBS Saves "Cougar Town"
The cable network has ordered a fourth season of the comedy to begin airing in early 2013. In addition, TBS has purchased the rights to Cougar Town‘s first three seasons of 61 episodes that originally aired on ABC. “Cougar Town is a smart, whimsical sitcom that draws its humor from likable, relatable characters” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS. “We are thrilled to have Cougar Town moving to the TBS neighborhood as the network continues to expand its slate of original comedy series.”

Awww... Sometimes you just need your nice comfort TV

In reading the TVGuide article on Big Bang Theory's finale, there was a quote that sort of summarizes why sometimes you just need sweet characters and comfort TV every now and again:

"I think this episode really shows the love the characters have for each other," Rauch says. "They always do a very good job with showing that heart. Everyone puts up with each other's idiosyncrasies because they have this affection for one another. The finale highlights the fact that they are a family and have created this family of friendship..."

Sometimes we need that in our fictional characters.   

Roush's Round-up:

One small gesture can be worth a thousand punch lines. This becomes clear in the last moments of The Big Bang Theory's funny and ultimately touching season finale (CBS, 8/7c), as the gang prepares to watch Howard Walowitz — or "Froot Loops," to his fellow astronauts (you'll learn why) — go into space. But not before hastily arranging an accelerated wedding for Howard and his beloved, Bernadette, whose one condition is that no Klingon be used in the ceremony. To which Sheldon declares: "What do you see in her?"

---

Also Roush's Roundup of The Vampire Diaries finale:

Among the night's other finales (unavailable for review): The CW's The Vampire Diaries (8/7c) wraps its third season with a device that's proving to be very popular this week: an origin flashback. (Revenge did it last night) As Elena looks back on when her parents — and poor Aunt Jenna — were still alive, the Salvatore brothers hit the road while their buddies the vampire (Caroline), hybrid wolf-boy (Tyler) and witch (Bonnie) each make fateful decisions. ...

---

And YAY!  TBS saves the Cul-de-sac crew!  Penny can!

TBS Saves "Cougar Town"
The cable network has ordered a fourth season of the comedy to begin airing in early 2013. In addition, TBS has purchased the rights to Cougar Town‘s first three seasons of 61 episodes that originally aired on ABC. “Cougar Town is a smart, whimsical sitcom that draws its humor from likable, relatable characters” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS. “We are thrilled to have Cougar Town moving to the TBS neighborhood as the network continues to expand its slate of original comedy series.”

Awww... Sometimes you just need your nice comfort TV

In reading the TVGuide article on Big Bang Theory's finale, there was a quote that sort of summarizes why sometimes you just need sweet characters and comfort TV every now and again:

"I think this episode really shows the love the characters have for each other," Rauch says. "They always do a very good job with showing that heart. Everyone puts up with each other's idiosyncrasies because they have this affection for one another. The finale highlights the fact that they are a family and have created this family of friendship..."

Sometimes we need that in our fictional characters.   

Roush's Round-up:

One small gesture can be worth a thousand punch lines. This becomes clear in the last moments of The Big Bang Theory's funny and ultimately touching season finale (CBS, 8/7c), as the gang prepares to watch Howard Walowitz — or "Froot Loops," to his fellow astronauts (you'll learn why) — go into space. But not before hastily arranging an accelerated wedding for Howard and his beloved, Bernadette, whose one condition is that no Klingon be used in the ceremony. To which Sheldon declares: "What do you see in her?"

---

Also Roush's Roundup of The Vampire Diaries finale:

Among the night's other finales (unavailable for review): The CW's The Vampire Diaries (8/7c) wraps its third season with a device that's proving to be very popular this week: an origin flashback. (Revenge did it last night) As Elena looks back on when her parents — and poor Aunt Jenna — were still alive, the Salvatore brothers hit the road while their buddies the vampire (Caroline), hybrid wolf-boy (Tyler) and witch (Bonnie) each make fateful decisions. ...

---

And YAY!  TBS saves the Cul-de-sac crew!  Penny can!

TBS Saves "Cougar Town"
The cable network has ordered a fourth season of the comedy to begin airing in early 2013. In addition, TBS has purchased the rights to Cougar Town‘s first three seasons of 61 episodes that originally aired on ABC. “Cougar Town is a smart, whimsical sitcom that draws its humor from likable, relatable characters” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS. “We are thrilled to have Cougar Town moving to the TBS neighborhood as the network continues to expand its slate of original comedy series.”

Whedon Names His Favorite BtVS Episodes

From EW.com:

Joss Whedon Lists his favorite Buffy episodes

Buffy fans are getting insight into Whedon’s most cherished memories from the series with the announcement that Whedon’s 10 favorite episodes are airing as an all-day marathon on Logo May 19, starting at 10 a.m. ET.

For any serious Buffy fan, picking only 10 episodes would be impossible, so it’s fitting that the creator should whittle down the list. Click through to check out Whedon’s picks.

Joss Whedon’s Buffy Top 10*

“Prophecy Girl” (112)
Buffy proved herself beyond doubt in the season 1 finale when she closed the Hellmouth and dispatched the dreaded Master.

“Innocence” (214)
Just say no, kids. To sex with your vampire boyfriend. Buffy’s decision to give it up unlocked the evil in Angel and kick-started an amazing half of season 2…

“Becoming Part II” (222)
…that was capped off by this (literally) soul-destroying episode in which Buffy sent Angel to Hell. As he was sucked into the void, Willow’s spell restored his humanity, but it was too late. The Slayer fled Sunnydale to the strains of “Full of Grace,” and so began the onslaught of Sarah McLachlan weepers that continue to haunt us via sad puppy eyes to this day. (Heightened the next hour when “Angel” played during Dawson’s Creek‘s season 1 finale. Epic.)

“The Wish” (309)
The first appearance of Anya! And as a slutty, psychotic Willow! After seeing Xander and Willow kiss the episode before, Cordelia wishes Buffy had never come to Sunnydale. Obviously, this was a terrible, terrible idea.

“Doppelgangland” (316)
Obviously Whedon has a thing for vampy Willow. He wrote this episode specifically for her.

“Hush” (410)
The only one of Buffy’s eps to be nominated for a writing Emmy. And its most powerful moments featured barely a single word of dialogue. What did it have? Heart-snatching, voice-snatching ghouls called The Gentlemen and proof that the Scoobies didn’t need their snappy repartee to get down to business (though we were more than happy to have their one-liners back the next week).

“Restless” (422)
Whedon’s more experimental episodes, the season 4 finale skimped on the slaying in favor of surreality. Each of the main characters traveled through a dreamlike state that hinted at what was in store for season 5, most notably the introduction of Buffy’s suddenly-there sister Dawn.

“The Body” (516)
You’d think Buffy would be desensitized to death. Then it struck home. The shocking, non-violent death of Joyce Summer hit Buffy harder than anything else on the series. Paralyzed, she crumpled into a ball on the floor of their home. Heartbreaking.

“Once More With Feeling” (607)
I’ve got a theory, it was the bunnies that made this one of Whedon’s faves.

“Conversations with Dead People” (707)
Buffy, Dawn, and Willow are all visited by ghosts from their pasts… or are they? This real-time episode was a series first and got to the heart of Buffy’s deeply conflicted psychology in the final season.

[EW writer] certainly not going to argue with the man who created the Buffyverse. Each of these episodes deserves its place on this list. Happily, some of my favorite characters are featured, including Oz, Faith, and Spike… not to mention the hilariously inept nerd trifecta of Warren, Andrew, and Jonathan (Jonathan, was of course played by Danny Strong, who has become a big-deal writer of films like Recount and Game Change). Even more happily, the episodes are noticeably light on Dawn and Riley.

Here are a few others I would liked to have seen:

“Graduation Day” (322)
Buffy enlisted all of Sunnydale to help her vanquish the town’s biggest baddie yet — its own mayor. The episode was also the last regular appearance of Angel, who headed to L.A. to fight evil — but never quite as awesomely as he did with Buffy.

“The Gift” (522)
Buffy sacrifices herself to save the world. Need I say more?

“Smashed” (609)
Back and utterly haunted by the happiness she saw on the other side, Buffy gives in to her attraction to Spike. As a building collapses around them, they have, passionate, darkness-filled sex for the first time.

“Grave” (622)
Willow gives into her rage after Tara’s death, nearly destroying the world in the process. Alyson Hannigan was outstanding.

*In chronological order, not ranking

Whedon Names His Favorite BtVS Episodes

From EW.com:

Joss Whedon Lists his favorite Buffy episodes

Buffy fans are getting insight into Whedon’s most cherished memories from the series with the announcement that Whedon’s 10 favorite episodes are airing as an all-day marathon on Logo May 19, starting at 10 a.m. ET.

For any serious Buffy fan, picking only 10 episodes would be impossible, so it’s fitting that the creator should whittle down the list. Click through to check out Whedon’s picks.

Joss Whedon’s Buffy Top 10*

“Prophecy Girl” (112)
Buffy proved herself beyond doubt in the season 1 finale when she closed the Hellmouth and dispatched the dreaded Master.

“Innocence” (214)
Just say no, kids. To sex with your vampire boyfriend. Buffy’s decision to give it up unlocked the evil in Angel and kick-started an amazing half of season 2…

“Becoming Part II” (222)
…that was capped off by this (literally) soul-destroying episode in which Buffy sent Angel to Hell. As he was sucked into the void, Willow’s spell restored his humanity, but it was too late. The Slayer fled Sunnydale to the strains of “Full of Grace,” and so began the onslaught of Sarah McLachlan weepers that continue to haunt us via sad puppy eyes to this day. (Heightened the next hour when “Angel” played during Dawson’s Creek‘s season 1 finale. Epic.)

“The Wish” (309)
The first appearance of Anya! And as a slutty, psychotic Willow! After seeing Xander and Willow kiss the episode before, Cordelia wishes Buffy had never come to Sunnydale. Obviously, this was a terrible, terrible idea.

“Doppelgangland” (316)
Obviously Whedon has a thing for vampy Willow. He wrote this episode specifically for her.

“Hush” (410)
The only one of Buffy’s eps to be nominated for a writing Emmy. And its most powerful moments featured barely a single word of dialogue. What did it have? Heart-snatching, voice-snatching ghouls called The Gentlemen and proof that the Scoobies didn’t need their snappy repartee to get down to business (though we were more than happy to have their one-liners back the next week).

“Restless” (422)
Whedon’s more experimental episodes, the season 4 finale skimped on the slaying in favor of surreality. Each of the main characters traveled through a dreamlike state that hinted at what was in store for season 5, most notably the introduction of Buffy’s suddenly-there sister Dawn.

“The Body” (516)
You’d think Buffy would be desensitized to death. Then it struck home. The shocking, non-violent death of Joyce Summer hit Buffy harder than anything else on the series. Paralyzed, she crumpled into a ball on the floor of their home. Heartbreaking.

“Once More With Feeling” (607)
I’ve got a theory, it was the bunnies that made this one of Whedon’s faves.

“Conversations with Dead People” (707)
Buffy, Dawn, and Willow are all visited by ghosts from their pasts… or are they? This real-time episode was a series first and got to the heart of Buffy’s deeply conflicted psychology in the final season.

[EW writer] certainly not going to argue with the man who created the Buffyverse. Each of these episodes deserves its place on this list. Happily, some of my favorite characters are featured, including Oz, Faith, and Spike… not to mention the hilariously inept nerd trifecta of Warren, Andrew, and Jonathan (Jonathan, was of course played by Danny Strong, who has become a big-deal writer of films like Recount and Game Change). Even more happily, the episodes are noticeably light on Dawn and Riley.

Here are a few others I would liked to have seen:

“Graduation Day” (322)
Buffy enlisted all of Sunnydale to help her vanquish the town’s biggest baddie yet — its own mayor. The episode was also the last regular appearance of Angel, who headed to L.A. to fight evil — but never quite as awesomely as he did with Buffy.

“The Gift” (522)
Buffy sacrifices herself to save the world. Need I say more?

“Smashed” (609)
Back and utterly haunted by the happiness she saw on the other side, Buffy gives in to her attraction to Spike. As a building collapses around them, they have, passionate, darkness-filled sex for the first time.

“Grave” (622)
Willow gives into her rage after Tara’s death, nearly destroying the world in the process. Alyson Hannigan was outstanding.

*In chronological order, not ranking

Whedon Names His Favorite BtVS Episodes

From EW.com:

Joss Whedon Lists his favorite Buffy episodes

Buffy fans are getting insight into Whedon’s most cherished memories from the series with the announcement that Whedon’s 10 favorite episodes are airing as an all-day marathon on Logo May 19, starting at 10 a.m. ET.

For any serious Buffy fan, picking only 10 episodes would be impossible, so it’s fitting that the creator should whittle down the list. Click through to check out Whedon’s picks.

Joss Whedon’s Buffy Top 10*

“Prophecy Girl” (112)
Buffy proved herself beyond doubt in the season 1 finale when she closed the Hellmouth and dispatched the dreaded Master.

“Innocence” (214)
Just say no, kids. To sex with your vampire boyfriend. Buffy’s decision to give it up unlocked the evil in Angel and kick-started an amazing half of season 2…

“Becoming Part II” (222)
…that was capped off by this (literally) soul-destroying episode in which Buffy sent Angel to Hell. As he was sucked into the void, Willow’s spell restored his humanity, but it was too late. The Slayer fled Sunnydale to the strains of “Full of Grace,” and so began the onslaught of Sarah McLachlan weepers that continue to haunt us via sad puppy eyes to this day. (Heightened the next hour when “Angel” played during Dawson’s Creek‘s season 1 finale. Epic.)

“The Wish” (309)
The first appearance of Anya! And as a slutty, psychotic Willow! After seeing Xander and Willow kiss the episode before, Cordelia wishes Buffy had never come to Sunnydale. Obviously, this was a terrible, terrible idea.

“Doppelgangland” (316)
Obviously Whedon has a thing for vampy Willow. He wrote this episode specifically for her.

“Hush” (410)
The only one of Buffy’s eps to be nominated for a writing Emmy. And its most powerful moments featured barely a single word of dialogue. What did it have? Heart-snatching, voice-snatching ghouls called The Gentlemen and proof that the Scoobies didn’t need their snappy repartee to get down to business (though we were more than happy to have their one-liners back the next week).

“Restless” (422)
Whedon’s more experimental episodes, the season 4 finale skimped on the slaying in favor of surreality. Each of the main characters traveled through a dreamlike state that hinted at what was in store for season 5, most notably the introduction of Buffy’s suddenly-there sister Dawn.

“The Body” (516)
You’d think Buffy would be desensitized to death. Then it struck home. The shocking, non-violent death of Joyce Summer hit Buffy harder than anything else on the series. Paralyzed, she crumpled into a ball on the floor of their home. Heartbreaking.

“Once More With Feeling” (607)
I’ve got a theory, it was the bunnies that made this one of Whedon’s faves.

“Conversations with Dead People” (707)
Buffy, Dawn, and Willow are all visited by ghosts from their pasts… or are they? This real-time episode was a series first and got to the heart of Buffy’s deeply conflicted psychology in the final season.

[EW writer] certainly not going to argue with the man who created the Buffyverse. Each of these episodes deserves its place on this list. Happily, some of my favorite characters are featured, including Oz, Faith, and Spike… not to mention the hilariously inept nerd trifecta of Warren, Andrew, and Jonathan (Jonathan, was of course played by Danny Strong, who has become a big-deal writer of films like Recount and Game Change). Even more happily, the episodes are noticeably light on Dawn and Riley.

Here are a few others I would liked to have seen:

“Graduation Day” (322)
Buffy enlisted all of Sunnydale to help her vanquish the town’s biggest baddie yet — its own mayor. The episode was also the last regular appearance of Angel, who headed to L.A. to fight evil — but never quite as awesomely as he did with Buffy.

“The Gift” (522)
Buffy sacrifices herself to save the world. Need I say more?

“Smashed” (609)
Back and utterly haunted by the happiness she saw on the other side, Buffy gives in to her attraction to Spike. As a building collapses around them, they have, passionate, darkness-filled sex for the first time.

“Grave” (622)
Willow gives into her rage after Tara’s death, nearly destroying the world in the process. Alyson Hannigan was outstanding.

*In chronological order, not ranking