I saw Transformers 2 last night. The better subtitle for it should have been “Robots and Explosions for Two Straight Hours.” Needless to say, I loved it.
Today is the start of the Extreme Makeover Home Edition project. In case you missed it yesterday, we had a post talking about a side project going on that you can contribute to and help be successful. Read it here.
Officer James Cousins II, who you’ll remember was video taped in a local bar making fun of a murder victim, has been reinstated and will return to duty in the near future. He has passed a fitness-for-duty examination.
The County has released its recommendations for which local groups should receive funding from the gaming proceeds. The Erie Zoo leads the pack, receiving $220,000, which is less then it received last year. The Erie Art Museum will receive $65,527. The Erie County Historical Society will receive $43,599. The Erie Philharmonic will receive $87,238. The Arts Council of Erie will receive $63,764. The ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum will receive $28,080. The Erie Civic Theatre Association will receive $72,936, and the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center will receive $42,501. The Flagship Niagara was shut out of the funding, mostly because the group has also applied for Community Asset Grants.
The man who blew up his home last week will face charges, despite the fact it was an accident. Officials say he had an open propane tank near a heating element in his house. The man, Timothy Tressler, 24, remains in the hospital.
Sports
Altoona beat the Seawolves last night 8-4. The same teams battle tonight at 7:05 at the Uht.
Jason Jaramillo’s two-run homer and Adam LaRoche’s three RBIs and solo homer led an offensive barrage for Zach Duke, who led the Pirates over the Indians, 10-6, on Wednesday night.
The Edinboro University men’s basketball team will open its 21st season under head coach Greg Walcavich on Saturday, November 21, hosting West Virginia Wesleyan. The 2009-10 schedule was announced today, with the Fighting Scots scheduled to play 27 games, including 14 games at McComb Fieldhouse. Learn more.
Former Allegheny College pole vaulter Jeremy Scott and freshman standout Lauren Butler will be competing in the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships held at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon from June 25-28.
Events
RFID Enterprise Integration: From Systems to Solutions 2009 Conference is here! This year’s RFID conference, hosted by Penn State Behrend’s RFID Center of Excellence, is being held on August 12. Focused on RFID enterprise integration, you don’t want to miss out on this event!. For the early bird price of $59, experience top rate, in-depth information from industry professionals with extensive experience in RFID. But don’t delay; this 25% discount is only good until July 12. Register today.
