Also returning in this episode was Ali Larter’s character, Nikki/Jessica and her son, Micah.  Keeping the tradition from season one, she still ties to “the company” and since there is no more Linderman, they built the story around the “company.”

Here are some recaps from Episode 3:

• Peter hooks up with his new Irish girlfriend; which was obvious, but she is a bit annoying isn’t she.  She was obviously seducing him but come on, his storyline could better.  Now he doesn’t even want to know who he was in the past given the box they hold.
• The entire Maya and Alejandro storyline bores me.  I am sure they play a huge role in season two but come on, after three episodes, they are still on the run and have gotten no where.  Mind as well exclude them, we don’t need that much character building.  What is Maya’s power?  Some uncontrollable plague that kills and her brother’s power is to equalize it?  Booooo!
• Claire found a new boyfriend, the stalker boy who was outside her house when she snapped off her toes.  His power is to fly but I still think there is something awkward about him.  Doesn’t seem right but right now, he plays the part as a lonely guy with super powers who finds Claire who also has a hidden ability.
• HRG and the Haitian reunite.  Thats sweet.  Now they can get down to business.  It seems Mohinder is also in the loop working with them to take down the company that HRG used to work for.  It also appears like Parkman is not included but somehow they need him around since they need someone to babysit Molly.

With that, I anticipate tonights episode and hope more will be revealed.  I think we need a really good episode in order for the story to pick up.  Lets see what happens.

	BLAKE LIVELY as SERENA VAN DER WOODSEN Serena is the new mysterious hot girl on the block. She’s a hottie, fun, down to earth, sincere, and loves attention, although she doesn’t admit it. All the guys seem to flock to this tall and sexy blonde!
	LEIGHTON MEESTER as BLAIR WALDORF Have you ever read the comic book “Archies”? She’s the new Veronica Lodge, who is beautiful and rich, and usually has everything done her way. Click here for more info on Veronica Lodge-> http://www.archiecomics.com/whoswho/riverdale/whos-who-riverdale.htm In this case, Blair is the popular, gorgerous, cute, and sophisticated girl that everyone adores and the daughter of a well-known clothing designer. She seems kind of biatchy, but there’s a soft side to her that is just waiting to come out…in these episodes…Can’t wait! I just love Blair, she’s so adorable!
	PENN BADGLEY as DAN HUMPHREY Dan is also the new kid on the block. He is somewhat of the underdog out of this rich elite crowd because he wasn’t brought up from a well and prestigious background, but has always been very ambitions. Dan’s sort of a loner, cool, intelligent, and funny. He’s super cute and smart…I hope there is chemistry between him and Serena! Although I actually like Blair better for him and it would’ve been awesome if they had hooked up…=D
	CHACE CRAWFORD as NATE ARCHIBALD Nate is the rich son of the Archibalds, who is unwilling to respect the demands of his strict father. He is dating Blair. Nate seems like he is in a hard position trying to fullfill everyone’s demands, but wants a different path in life compared to his loved ones. He seems very good hearted but just lost…in a material world.
	ED WESTWICK as CHUCK BASS Chuck is the party animal, obnoxious, self-centered, and rude buddy of Nate’s, who is always trying evil ways to scheme someone. He totally reminds me of “Reggie” in the “Archies” comic book. No one messes with Chuck! Beware!
	TAYLOR MOMSEN as JENNY HUMPHREY Jenny is Dan’s pretty little sister. She’s a darling, very innocent, and is trying her best to fit in to the new school. I hope she stays that way, and doesn’t change…She’s such a sweetheart!
	MATTHEW SETTLE as RUFUS HUMPHREY Rufus is the cool hot has been rocker star daddy of Dan and Jenny. He seems like a great and sensitive father who is willing to risk anything for his babies. This guy is a total catch! Supposedly he has had a fling with Serena’s mama…Oooh, I hope something happens between them two!
	KELLY RUTHERFORD as LILY VAN DER WOODSEN This is Serena’s mama..She’s beautiful, stuck up, classy, flirty, smart and sassy. Keep your daddies out of sight from her, she’s a man eater! From what it seems right now, she’s the total opposite of Serena, although she
	NAN ZHANG as KATY FARKAS Katy is one of Blair’s loyal “in” friends that tag along with her everywhere she goes.
	NICOLE FISCELLA as ISABEL COATES Isabel is another of Blair’s loyal “in” friends that tag along with her everywhere she goes.

There is a blog written by the Gossip Girl herself on their website that tells you everything that has been going on so far, and full episodes in case you have missed it:

http://cwtv.com/thecw/gossip-girl-blog

http://cwtv.com/cw-video

Don’t forget to check this show out! Love it!

Angela Chang and Wilbert Pan

1. Alex, Daniel Meade’s older brother, forgets his memory (everything from his mother going to jail for Murder, ahem..cough cough! changing certain body parts to become Alexis, being disowned by his father, Bradford, finding out about his father’s affair with Fey before and now with Wilhelmina, Vanessa Williams, which is about to get married soon..)

2. Bradford uses Alex’s amnesia to reconcile with his two sons, which Daniel Mead finds confusing and terribly weird.

3. Amanda discovers she is the daughter of Fey, which leaves her with a dog, this weird hairless looking creature. In this episode, you actually see a soft and sweet side of ( a really burned fake tan) Amanda.

4. Wilhelmina surprises everyone with a sexy and hot bodyguard, Rick Fox, which must be a weird appearance since they were actually together in real life before.

5. Betty sneaks into Wilhelmina’s house to look for the MODE book in spite of her loyalty to Daniel Mead, which gets stuck in mess under her bed, while Wilhelmina and Rick Fox are doing the nasty. But then gets caught by Wilhelmina since she accidentally leaves her earring on the floor. The result of that incident lead Wilhelmina to blackmail Betty by telling her not to mention any of this to Daniel Mead, because Daniel’s father Bradford and Wilhelmina are about to get married soon, and if Betty agrees, then she will get Betty’s dad a visa to come back to the U.S., since he is stuck in Mexico and is planning to cross the border illegally. This agreement is actually really good for Betty, but she is willing to sacrifice this just because she is such a loyal person to Daniel. Of course in the end she agrees to save Papa Suarez.

6. Justin, who is Betty’s sister’s son and who just lost his dad, starts his internship at MODE, and his relationship with Mark, who is Wilhelmina’s assistant, is all too adorable, because they’re somewhat similar, with the same background of losing a father and being fabulously gay.

7. Henry, the cute geeky accountant at Mode, who Betty is very interested in, but has a girlfriend who is pregnant right now, comes back from Texas, only to find out from Betty’s friend at work, that his girlfriend has been cheating on him, and now Betty is confused…should she be nice and be there for Henry or leave him to his own misery? I think Betty should just leave him alone. She’s already has too much to handle to get involved in this 3 way madness….

Here’s a quote from Wilhelmina to Betty: “Come on girl, I am black, you’re Mexican. Let’s not talk around it like a couple of dull white people.”

Here is a video to recap episode 2:

I welcome the return of Heroes with wide open arms as this is definitely one of my favorite shows since it began.  And after the second episode, I can only say that this series is just as entertaining as where it left off.  The story of the second season starts about 6 months after the first season ends and a lot has changed.  Nathan Petrelli is no longer theCongressmen who is looking towards becoming the President of the United States.  His younger brother is missing and so is the main villain, Sylar.  Claire, the lovable cheer leader and her father, referred to many as HRG (horned rimmed glasses) relocated to Coasta Verde, some city in California.  And an introduction to a couple new characters in the story and the continuing developing story about the “Company” and the others that only the old-school Heroes characters know about such as Hiro’s dad, played by George Takei, and Nathan and Peter’s mom.

Here are some of the highlights that happened in the first two episodes:

The preview for the third episode shows Sylar returning and looked like he lost his memory as well.  I have not seen anything on Jessica or Micah.  Oddly, for the second storyline, I think since Peter lost his memory and is with a bunch of criminals, this might evolve into where Peter plays a villain and Sylar becoming a good hero.  Thats a bit of a stretch, but it could happen and we all know this show is capable of throwing something like that at us.  It would be cool if that happened and ending where both Sylar and Peter being misled in their roles reverses at the end.  Perhaps there is a hidden antagonist in the background that will show up at the very end.

Can’t wait and I am looking forward to the third episode of Heroes next Monday on NBC at 9pm.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re thinking about your overall style as the week begins, but something else requires a fine-toothed comb. It may be a challenge to zero in on the details, but you’ll be very happy you did. Getting stuff started (at work, at home, even in romance) is favored around Wednesday and Thursday. Kick it off and watch it fly! From Friday until Sunday afternoon, though, your usual oomph may be missing in action. However, taking things slow isn’t a bad idea right about now. By late Sunday, new energy comes to help boost you into a great new week.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your sensuous side’s in the forefront as the week begins, with the cosmos smiling on your romantic endeavors and boosting your attraction factor. Make hay while the proverbial sun shines! You may be wrapped up in work around Wednesday and Thursday, and it could involve some exciting stuff. Don’t go overboard, though, because your health may be a bit delicate now. Passion’s back in your personal stars from Friday until Sunday afternoon, but beware of possessiveness. Hold on loosely, because love needs wiggle room. Late Sunday, a realization comes your way.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Check in with family or friends at the beginning of the week, and make sure the lines of communication are clear and open. Relying on them to divine your feelings isn’t going to cut it. Around Wednesday and Thursday, you’re extra smart as well as super sexy. What you don’t have: follow-through, especially at work. So take necessary steps to keep track of things. You’re capable of all sorts of helpful calculations from Friday until Sunday afternoon. Seeing things clearly sure makes your path easier to discern! By late Sunday, you’re ready for your next step.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Interpersonal connections are crackling as your week begins, and the cosmic forces-that-be are smiling on any plans you make now. Put a little extra thought into it and you’ll reap big rewards, both right away and later. Around Wednesday and Thursday, however, the people factor demands additional attention. Spend some time figuring out others’ motivations. You experience things intensely from Friday through the weekend. It’s up to you to make it intensely good! Take good care of yourself, and gather favorite characters and things to have around you.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

You’re happy to let someone else have the limelight as you start your week. You’ve got more in-depth or long-term stuff on your mind, and you also have the concentration and analytical skills to deal with it. It’s more about sharing the spotlight (or is it candlelight? Things could get romantic now!) around Wednesday and Thursday. Plan for fun with a friend or a certain someone. Then, from Friday through the weekend, powerful energy’s coming your way. You can intensify it by using both your mind and heart in any and all decision-making.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Those around you ain’t seen nothin’ — until the beginning of this week, that is, when the ambient star power magnifies all things great about you. Whatever you want to do, get right to it. Around Wednesday and Thursday, though, a choice must be made, and it’s not so easy. Consult someone who ‘gets’ you — your mentor, partner or maybe a trusted friend. You may want to plan something different, something exciting and stimulating to your heart and mind, on Friday or over the weekend. You’re liable to feel restless!

Libra (September 23-October 22) Happy Birthday!

It’s all about the details as the week begins, and they might totally overwhelm you if you don’t make an extra effort to concentrate. Allow for some downtime, too. Life’s more about love around Wednesday and Thursday, or at least it should be. Where’s your heart? Where do you want to be emotionally? Move toward it, and the stars will give you a nice push. From Friday through the weekend, you might be thinking about a purchase or about something you already own, but the cosmic forces have something bigger (and probably way better) in mind. Look deep now.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Lend a friend a hand, give a coworker a boost or recommit to your volunteer work or giving at the beginning of the week. The cosmic forces have their eye on you! Your sheer power of determination doesn’t make a certain decision any easier around Wednesday and Thursday. In fact, pressuring yourself for an answer could create a problem. Have patience, because things look like they’ll really clear up, as well as heat up, for you from Friday through the weekend. Your personal power’s building now, and same with your attraction factor. Dang!

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Early in the week, minimize the team stuff at work and reschedule social engagements. You’ve got powerful mental energy, but you’ll need to be solo to make the most of it. On the other hand, you love being around people, and they’re loving you around Wednesday and Thursday. Getting out of your usual circle could make it even more fun (and make new contacts a real possibility, too). From Friday through the weekend, your imagination’s incredibly active. That means you can be very creative, but you may also read more into things than you should.

Capricorn(December 22-January 19)

Get that planner updated, make certain inquiries and do some very productive thinking as the week begins. Give those relationships (or potential ones) a little care and feeding now, too. Around Wednesday and Thursday, the connections aren’t quite clear, and you’ll be glad for the interpersonal foundations you’ve laid. But never fear: Your personal power’s back on high from Friday until Sunday afternoon. You’re great with romance or social stuff now, but be sure you take time to look within, too. Later on Sunday, ideas count, so listen to them.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

There may be some weird energy in your interactions at the beginning of the week. What’s really going on here? Being up front about your own motives is a good place to start. Around Wednesday and Thursday, though, the bonds you have with those around you can become exponentially stronger. Offer your help and say yes to an offer someone makes you or an invitation you receive. Emotions may run high from Friday through the weekend, and your instinct might be to hole up. But other people have fresh energy and even some good advice.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Your analytical powers are pretty awesome as the week gets going. If you can recognize when to go ahead and take action, you’ll be sitting pretty indeed. Are you ready for some out-of-season spring cleaning around Wednesday and Thursday? Whether it’s your workspace or your heart, there’s stuff to toss out. Make room for the new! From Friday until Sunday afternoon, you might just want to cozy up with a certain someone or enjoy the company of good friends. Keep those plans low-key. Sunday could actually turn into your lucky day.

This movie has been receiving good reviews and no doubt any movie that Ang Lee directs will have amazing cinematography. I never was a fan of Brokeback Mountain but I am looking forward to this movie. The cast of phenomenal actors such as Tony Leung and Joann Chen is enough to justify this movie to be seen but include the rave reviews about new comer Wei Tang, I am waiting for this to be released intently. The plot and story line also sound very appealing and just the fact that it is set in Shanghai during a time when it is beginning to westernize will be interesting enough.

This move was release last week in very select few theaters but will be released in more theaters soon. It is rated NC-17 and below is a trailer:

Here’s a perfect example of one video that shows simple 1-2-3 steps to make a classic shepherd’s pie!

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