what amazon.com thinks of 30 Rock on NBC....my sentiments exactly.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 58 of 66 people found the following review helpful: Best new comedy of 2006-2007, May 18, 2007 By Robert Moore (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews Bizarrely, NBC debuted two new series in 2006-2007 that were behind-the-scenes looks at fictional TV shows that bore astonishing resemblences to SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Aaron Sorkin's STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP, the more highly touted of the two, did set its fictional SNL on the West Coast, but never really caught on with critics or with many fans and was eventually cancelled. On the other hand, 30 ROCK was an immediate hit with critics and gradually built more and more of a fan base. Though the ratings were never especially strong, NBC has perhaps the best track record of any current network for sticking with quality shows and attempting to nurture a fan base (on any other network both 30 ROCK and FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS would have been cancelled well before the end of the season). Hopefully more fans will discover this superb show and its long term future will be assured. While the Sorkin series had very tenuous SNL credentials, 30 ROCK's are iron clad. It was created and produced by SNL veteran Tina Fey, who along with Gilda Radner is possibly the most gifted female performer the show has produced. Lorne Michaels serves as a producer, Tracy Morgan is one of the major stars on the show, and a long line of SNL performers appear as guest stars on the show. Rachel Dratch has appeared in so many episodes (albeit as a number of different characters, from Liz Taylor to a Cat Wrangler) that she could almost be considered a regular. It wouldn't be quite correct to call this a SNL spin off, but it comes as close as possible to being that without actually being one. The show started off as very funny from the very beginning, but it evidenced one of the marks of a good show: it got better and better as it went along. While the writing and the jokes are sharp from the very beginning, the use of the characters got really good in the second half. One of the marks of a good show is that the second half of the debut season is better than the first half. And this one certainly did. The ensemble cast is absolutely first rate, but three people really stand out. Tina Fey is not only the driving force behind the show, she is delightful as Liz Lemon, the head writer for THE GIRLIE SHOW, the fictional series they all work on. Alec Baldwin is shockingly good as Jack Donaghy, the NBC executive who oversees. He will be certain to get an Emmy nomination, something he will definitely deserve. But for me the funniest thing on the show is Tracy Morgan as an insane (literally) movie actor who joins the show. The overall atmosphere is one of surreal chaos. I hope the show really takes off with fans this coming season. NBC's Thursday night line up of shows is perhaps the best group of really intelligent comic series ever. Back when they promoted "Must See TV" (which I never watched), they relied mainly on sit coms filmed in front of live audiences. But the current line up features filmed comedies that are smart, funny, and a hoot to watch. And for me they are really are, in contrast to the FRIENDS era, shows that I really feel I must watch. Comments (4) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? 16 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 5 STARS per episode x 21 = 100+!! Tina Fey is a genius, September 30, 2007 By Richardson "JrJ" (Sunny California USA) - See all my reviews Okay.. I think TV stinks. A good friend of mine kept trying to get me to watch this show and I just wasn't interested. For some reason I picked up this set and in a matter of a few days blasted through the whole season. This is ridiculously funny AND intelligent stuff. I am absolutely stunned that the lead actress , Tina Fey, is also the creator AND the writer!! If you don't know just how insane that is....all I can say is its humbling to witness such an incredible talent. If your IQ reaches triple digits you will LOVE this show. Like all great sitcoms and this IS great...it operates on several levels and has multiple story lines working that all integrate perfectly. The acting is wonderful as the cast was assembled well and I must add that Alec Baldwin is just so funny its shocking. I command you to watch it, it will tickle your innards... <3>

Mion!

you can find them here

Great concept, so comfortable, great for kayaking (which I plan to do this summer) and for visiting certain people after they get all settled at their new home in THE.FLORIDA.KEYS.OMG!

These are basically Crocs.........on black tar heroin....

Personality does not equal character

Definition: You may be one charismatic S.O.B, but who are you, really? Are you a good person?

A question for all to ponder.

Happy Gavin Degraw Day!!!!!!

Last Tuesday Gavin Degraw came to the radio station. He brought his very own blend of silliness and entertained us all (including about 40 listeners) with some kick ass tunes. Then we all ate Chipotle burritos, and they were delicious.

I am a long-time fan of his, but had never seen him live and certainly never met him. I was pretty stoked about the whole thing, but just walked around and took pictures. Hearing the music was all I wanted.

He hung out with us for like two hours. That is like, way longer than his contract states he has to.....his record guy was literally pushing him out the door..

He personally met, took pictures with, and signed autographs with every single person in the damn room. The best part was that when a new person would walk up to him, he would say "Hi, I'm Gavin, pleasure to meet you", and shake their hand AS THOUGH THEY DID NOT KNOW HIS NAME WAS GAVIN! So sweet....

Thanks for coming Gavin.....

Four Sixteen

That's what the VT students call it. Like how we refer to September 11th as "nine eleven".

No one says "shooting" or "massacre", just "four sixteen".

I am from the state of Virgina. I have friends that went to tech, some are still there.

No one I know left the school out of fear for their lives. We all know we can't live that way. No matter what happens. If we did give in to the fear, he would win. His mission to incite fear and anger would have prevailed. In the end, it did not.



Love you all......GO TECH!

One of my favorite bands.....

Third Eye Blind @ The LC - 4/8/08


The meet and greet before the show (listeners were stoked!)

Stephan (during our short chat, he informed me that his pit bull is now pushing 14 years old and is still kicking ass! Awesome!)

Tony (he was SO nice to all the listeners). Loved that.







The top hat is where he stuffs the rest of his raging liberal ego, because it is just too big to carry around without a container of some sort. That shit gets heavy after a while. Can you see a bit of it dribbling out of the sides? I can.

At least it is a very fashionable container.


Cheers!

I liked this...found it on Uncooped

What is a Healthy Lifestyle?

According to a study by Michigan State University, a healthy lifestyle is defined by four basic criteria:

• Not smoking


• Holding weight down
  


• Eating right
  


• Exercising

Of the 153,000 respondents, only 3% participated in all four of what are termed healthy lifestyle characteristics.

“We have millions of people now going through adult life leading unhealthy lifestyles and a medical system that can treat illnesses and keep you alive longer than ever before,” said Mathew Reeves, a Michigan State University epidemiologist. “If we don’t turn this around, the costs to society are going to be crippling.”

What can be done to help people change?

Everyone talks about achieving it, but most people have plenty of excuses as to why they can’t, won’t, or don’t want to change their current status. The most common excuse people make for not trying to have a healthy lifestyle is “a lack of time.” Have you ever said to yourself, “Oh, I’m tired, I don’t have time to exercise?” or “I don’t feel like cooking dinner tonight; let’s just get some fast food.”

Yes Dorothy, excuses are real and they are contagious.

What can you do in 10 minutes or less?

More than you think. In a brief 10 minute window you can release tension, prevent future frustrations, get your blood flowing, etc. In fact, here are 50 things you can do. With time out as an excuse, what are you going to begin doing differently tomorrow? I don't care what it is, the point is, just do something!

Here are some ideas. If you have other thoughts, leave them in the comments!

1. Brush your teeth


2. Do 15 sit-ups


3. Read the health news headlines of the day


4. Straighten your posture


5. Eat an apple


6. Stand up and stretch


7. Send a friendly email to a friend


8. Resist the impulse purchase of a candy bar


9. Post an inspirational quote on Twitter


10. Do 10 lunges


11. Drink a glass of water


12. Smile


13. Put a package of oatmeal in your pocket or purse for a healthy breakfast or snack


14. Throw a bottle of water in there as well


15. Plug your cell phone into the charger


16. Pay a bill online


17. Ask to have your salad dressing on the side


18. Start a dollar jar to be added to once per day


19. Open a window


20. Say thank you to someone who deserves it


21. Take a deep breath


22. Put on your seat belt


23. Wake up 10 minutes earlier


24. Post a comment on a blog


25. Turn off the lights when you’re the last one out


26. Put on your make-up (this usually pertains to the ladies, but hey, whatever makes you happy)
    


27. Share a healthy recipe


28. Give your mother a call


29. Wash your hands


30. Put on hand lotion


31. Check your blood pressure


32. Jog in place for 9 minutes


33. Throw away that pen that doesn’t work


34. Take a canvas tote bag to the grocery store


35. Ask a friend to join you for a healthy dinner


36. Put down the remote control and get up to change the TV channel


37. Hug your kids


38. Replace your next cup of coffee with a cup of tea


39. Lay out your clothes for the next day


40. Put your car keys in the same place everyday


41. Take a 10 minute break


42. Suck on a breath mint


43. Add a little pepper to your salad


44. Load the dishwasher


45. Play FreeRice for 5 minutes


46. Take a quick walk


47. Prepare your coffee maker the night before


48. Skip your late evening grocery store run


49. While watching TV, do 5 push-ups during the commercial


50. Read this list over again and count how many things pertain to you

These things take no time at all but they all could ensure a positive day and a healthier lifestyle. How many of these do you or can you do in a day? What other things can you add to the list?

Whatever you choose to do, make your day healthier and happier. If you can, do the same for someone else too, because, after all, it’s about a healthy lifestyle!

Climbing Pics, for Isaac

Falling off a boulder at Hawk's Nest, WV


OSU ARC Wall

Hueco Tanks

Good/Bad

Sometimes the internet overwhelms me with how FUCKING GREAT/SCARY it really is!

Good

• Pandora Internet Radio

• Flickr

• Blogging (I never realized I had so much to say about absolutely nothing).

• Online dog Rescue: You can find the perfect dog through rescue! NOTE: If you buy from a breeder, I will hunt you down and lecture you. To make it up to me, your next dog will need to come from a dirty backwoods shelter, I'll be happy to accompany you if you are a little nervous about stepping into such a place.

• Being able to learn (from the reputable sites) about anything and everything, without having to pull heavy encyclopedias from the shelves of your local public library. Because of wikipedia, I know what year Eddie Vedder was born (it was 1964, by the way).
  

• Music, music, and more effin' music. The internet is the BEST thing that has ever happened to the industry. I love you radio, and I love my job, but you better step up your game. The ipod is making you it's bitch.

• Instant messaging my mom. That is fun. She still signs the last IM of our chat "mom" (just in case I didn't know it was her).

• Buying DVD's on amazon.com and continually begging my family and friends to just look at my wishlist, cause I REALLY want the 1st season of 30 Rock on DVD! DAMMIT! I have a lady crush on Tina Fey's astounding wit!
  

NOT GOOD

• Child Porn

• Pit bull breeder websites (for every one bred, one dies in a shelter)
  

• Myspace being used by 11 year olds. Have you seen some of the stuff they write? OMG!
  

Dear-possible- future- Schalow- children,
You will NEVER be allowed to use myspace. I don't care if every other toddler is a online social networking guru. No whining about it, mommy said "no", and that is final.

• People using the internet for random hookups (Read: SLUTS!) rather than carefully searching for your soul mate via a wonderful tool that allows you to find real compatibility as a foundation. It's cool to know stuff about someone before you meet them and be able to talk about those things, but there is no substitute for quality time spent together getting to know one another. I've never posted an online dating profile, and honestly, I never want to.

Nicknames

Nadine-er

Meat (this spawned from me saying "move your meat" when she tried to take over the drivers seat in the car)

Meat Head

Meater

Noodle

Fuzzy

Fuzz-Butt

Boogah

Silly Girl

Pups