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We’ve Entered a Contest and Need Your Help!

This week, I'm stepping from out behind the curtain to try being a contestant in a local social media contest.

Dr. Rock: Train time, Meadville country show; ‘Slider blues series

January 27, 2012

Billboard.com published an interview today with Erie native and Train leader Pat Monahan about the band’s new single “Drive By” and their upcoming, still-untitled new CD. You can read the whole article at www.billboard.com. Some highlights: Monahan says the new album has a variety of rock flavors. “There’s Rolling Stones-types songs on here, and songs [...]

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Pop! of Style: Snow Jungle

January 27, 2012

Forever 21 jeans, Zigi Soho boots, Abercrombie & Fitch plaid shirt, Ralph Lauren vestAdding color is one of the most fun things you can do with any outfit! I love me some brights (obviously) and this outfit had a bit of a "woodsman" feel. I basical...

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Radio Free Erie: Little Bobby – Unemployment Benefits = Jobs

January 27, 2012

No one ever accused Pennsylvania's current senior Senator of being a genius. He joins a chorus of clueless Democrats that cling to the silly belief that continuing unemployment benefits creates jobs.Amazing that he isn't clear on the question if the Pr...

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Meadville LIVE!: Friday Morning Brief

January 27, 2012

A number of roads around the county are closed or restricted this morning due to flooding. Most of them are "the usual suspects" that flood all the time. Be careful out there. Meadville Tribune is reporting that the Veterans Admin is about to begin co...

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... and then i found $5: Foto Friday: JoePa

January 27, 2012

After the announcement everyone was dreading came Sunday morning, Penn State University illuminated Beaver Stadium to honor the life and legacy of Coach Joseph V. PaternoI was there.His death saddened many, his life inspired all.

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Her Times: Fashion me J.C. Penney at 40% off

January 27, 2012

By now, you’ve probably heard that J.C. Penney is getting rid of sales. It’s permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent. That means the sales, coupons and all the other hooey will disappear. I’m all for it, and as a fan of their Worthington, Liz Claiborne and other collections, what’s not [...]

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Meadville LIVE!: Canada Stakes Claim To Space

January 27, 2012

We hear so much nowadays about how lazy, unprepared, distracted, unmotivated or uneducated our teenagers are but of course there are exceptions. Two Toronto high school students, Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad, both 17, have successfully launched a...

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Runners Notes: Motivation to hit the hills

January 27, 2012

  Where are the big hills (locally) on which you challenge yourself? I’ll share four of mine which are in the Penn State Behrend (Harborcreek) area: –  Jordan Road (from the Bayfront Connector to Knowledge Parkway) – Kane Hill (between Jordan Road and Moorehouse road) –  Hannon Road (there are two big hills on this [...]

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Gut Check: Making simple sense out of life: Banning pajamas in public

January 27, 2012

Who hasn’t driven their kids to school in pajamas? Raise your hand if you’re guilty. But if you haven’t noticed, pajamas, especially the bottoms, have become somewhat of a casual fashion statement in this country. Tweens, teens and college kids wear them, and not just to bed. To class, to the mall, around town, and [...]

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Presque Isle - A place for all seasons: HISTORY IN A NUTSHELL – – Waterworks Park -Part I How it started

January 27, 2012

       The following is the first of six blogs to be posted on consecutive Fridays which will cover the history and development of the Waterworks Area of Presque Isle.          When the Civil War started in 1861, Erie, like many cities...

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Stewart Family Lighthouse Explorations: we’re famous!!!

January 27, 2012

How cool is this?  Our fun little blog was noticed and praised by a big time lighthouse website! Lighthouse Tours wrote an article about our family's explorations and featured it on their home page! Now that is some serious press!  S...

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EB: Gannon Men’s Basketball Team Looks to Remain Perfect Against Winless Lock Haven Saturday Afternoon

January 27, 2012

ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon men's basketball team leaves the city of Erie for the first time in two weeks Saturday, January 28 when it travels to Lock Haven for a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division game. Game time is scheduled fo...

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Mercyhurst Athletics: Men’s Hoops Looks to Extend Streak at Cal (Pa.) Saturday

January 27, 2012

ERIE, Pa.- The Mercyhurst men's basketball heads to California (Pa.) Saturday, January 28, for a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division game. Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. at the Convocation Center.

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Mercyhurst Athletics: Women’s Basketball Looks to Stop Skid at Cal (Pa.) Saturday

January 27, 2012

ERIE, Pa.- The Mercyhurst women's basketball team travels to California (Pa.) Saturday, January 28. The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division contest is scheduled for a 3 p.m. tip-off.

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NWPA Outdoors: NWPA Outdoors Deer of the Day: Jan. 27

January 27, 2012

Becky Ramsdell shot an 8-point on opening day in Erie County. The buck had an outside spread of 23 inches.

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The Singing Sparrow: Food Friday

January 27, 2012

Here’s what I made – Make sure to add your recipes and food posts to the link-up at the bottom! Flatbread (We had it with Broccoli soup – Yum!) Adapted from Heather Homemade  You have no idea how easy this was! I don’t know why I hadn’t tried this already. No yeast, to rising time, [...]

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A Spattering - Toni Kelly: *NEW* Workshops

January 27, 2012

I am really excited about getting back into teaching workshops again. Last fall I did a paste paper workshop at the North East Arts Council and now for this Winter going into Spring I have three workshops lined up. So if you are local and are intereste...

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Cheap in Erie: Celebrating Pa.’s state parks

January 27, 2012

Photographer Christopher Rolinson, who created the book “Our State Parks,” will give a free talk Saturday at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. The event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, 301 Peninsula Drive. The program includes Rolinson’s talk about his book, a guided tour through an accompanying photography exhibit at [...]

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End Bigotry in Venango County: Low IQ & Conservative Beliefs Linked to Prejudice

January 27, 2012

This article presents some very important ideas for the leadership in Venango County, home-base for the Hate Group, the American Family Association of Pennsylvania, to mull over as they struggle to move the region forward in challenging times.by Stepha...

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Hoke Announces Retirement

January 27, 2012

After 11 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, defensive tackle Chris Hoke is hanging up his cleats for good. Hoke signed with the Steelers in 2001 as an undrafted free agent out of Brigham Young University. Though mainly playing the role of backup to defensive tackle Casey Hampton throughout his career, Hoke did manage to make [...]

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Surreal Georgia: House Soap 22

January 26, 2012

"I've got this horrible herpes in my face. How embarrassing!" "Honey, just put on some make up and nobody will notice your herpes."

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Surreal Georgia: Lunch (Photo Challenge)

January 26, 2012

This is my lunch, today and yesterday and the day before yesterday.... I'm not eating, because my job is eating me. It's nearly 8 o'clock in the evening. I got up at 5 o'clock, I went to work, when I...

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Meadville LIVE!: Flood Warning For Crawford Co.

January 26, 2012

The NWS has issued an flood warning for Crawford County until Jan 27. Lots of rain headed in and the creeks are already running very high. Here's the radar shot at 10:30pm.

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margaREEtaville: Addition to my Resume

January 26, 2012

I work for a small company.  Being small, we all wear more than one hat.I always joke that my job description is Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Purchasing, I water the plants, sweep the floor, clean the bathroom, make the Gatorade...

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Give and Go: Let the debate begin…

January 26, 2012

All newly acquired Erie BayHawks point guard Keith McLeod knows is he put the ball in the basket more than his head coach did for Bowling Green. BayHawks coach Jay Larranaga and McLeod shared a laugh after Thursday’s practice about who was the better player at Bowling Green. I jokingly asked McLeod, ‘Who is the [...]

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Meadville LIVE!: Buy A New Car Recently? Have You Checked The Trunk Yet?

January 26, 2012

If you have bought a new car within the last couple of years, better go out and check the trunk for a spare and a jack. Many manufacturers have omitted those little items in an effort to save weight ( ya right! they're just looking to save themselves a...

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margaREEtaville: Mystery Building

January 26, 2012

Last night I posted this picture to our Lorain 365 blog.  Lisa and I are each posting one picture a day of something in Lorain and we're going to be doing this for one whole YEAR!Anyway, on occasion, I go through the Chase Bank drive through.&nbsp...

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Life in Beta: B*tch is NOT a Badge of Honor

January 26, 2012

The following is the culmination of some thoughts that have been rolling around in my head for over a year. I suppose I don’t take it all as seriously as it might seem — but I do think we owe it to the upcoming generation of girls and young women to set a better example [...]

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Meadville LIVE!: Taco Bell To Roll Out Breakfast

January 26, 2012

Taco Bell, those guys who've been touting the "fourth meal" late night snack, is now looking to catch us early in the morning too. Yum Brands, the owner of the Taco Bell empire, has announced that they are rolling out a substantial breakfast menu. Firs...

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EB: Local Wrestling Battle Ends With Gannon Falling to Mercyhurst 23-13 (Video)

January 26, 2012

ERIE, Pa. – The Gannon wrestling team trailed by just one point heading into the final two bouts of the evening, but Mercyhurst pulled off wins at 197 and heavyweight to lock up a 23-13 win Thursday night at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

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