Archive | August, 2010
Posted on August 31, 2010.
today i thought that a nice leisurely trip would probably be better than struggling with a new design. i just wasn’t feeling creative and decided not to try and force it. Plus, i have been wanting to get back into the lake tributaries again ever since …
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Posted on August 31, 2010. Tags: Gannon University
Funds will help University meet needs of first-generation and low-income students
Posted in News and Events

Posted on August 31, 2010. Tags: Scott Pilgrim
One of my favorite films of the summer.
Posted in Go See
Posted on August 30, 2010. Tags: Barack Obama, citizenship, democracy, E.J. Dionne, John Mayer, Millennials, philosophy, Politics, Uncategorized, Voting, youth
Last month Karlo and Colin wrote a post following Netroots Nation that called for some reconciliation in the name of progress. Millennials carry the spirit of the founding fathers, perhaps more closely than generations in recent times. We understand that quality interactions with our counterparts advocating in good faith are more important than building huge […]
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Posted on August 30, 2010. Tags: Active Schools Grant Program, American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, Buffalo, Cleveland Browns, Douglas Sughrue, Everette James, Iroquois Elementary School, Judge Sean McLaughlin, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, Marshall Piccinini, Pennsylvania State Police, Perseus House, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, School Improvement Grants, South Union, Thomas E. Gluck, Trooper James Pierce
Several stadiums are getting new names this year. Here are some of my favorites…
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Posted on August 28, 2010.
As summer comes to an end, the autumn season begins, and that means it’s time to go autumn camping! Why not enjoy the fall foliage, fun fall festivals, and more! Here are few examples of awesome autumn camping adventures that await you at Brookdale…
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Posted on August 27, 2010.
UPMC and Hamot sign on the dotted line. The beginning of the end?
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Posted on August 27, 2010.
Do you have what it takes?
Posted in Sports

Posted on August 27, 2010. Tags: Crimestoppers, District Attorney Jack Daneri, Erie County Neighborhood Watch, ErieAlert.com, Fengning Liu, Pennsylvania State Police, Xiaoxia Zhang
Erie County DA Announces The Reward Offering For I-90 Fatality Information Has Been Increased to $1,000
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Posted on August 27, 2010. Tags: Hamot Hospital, Hamot Women's Hospital
The new hospital is set to open January 11, 2011.
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Posted on August 27, 2010. Tags: Aldi, Blue Moon Dancing, Buffalo, Cleveland, Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean, crew, Ed Graczyk, Greeneville Center for Arts, Mercyhurst, NFL, Outside Magazine, paratrooper, Ravine Flyer II, rowing, Trader Joe's, Two Buck Chuck, waldameer
When you ride a roller coaster, do you raise your hands in the air or hold on for dear life?
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Posted on August 26, 2010. Tags: Manufacturers and Business Association
New Erie School District Superintendent to AddressBusiness Community at September 9 Breakfast Briefing
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Posted on August 26, 2010.
so, yesterday was pretty busy. two of our kids had a doctor’s appointment, our youngest had her teddy bear picnic (kindergarten orientation), and since both my wife and i were taking the day off of work so that we could make it to the picnic we decided…
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Posted on August 26, 2010.
“This day could someday be an anniversary”
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Posted on August 26, 2010.
And YOU get a discount at Brookdale Family Campground!Our First Place Winner was: Dixie Waterson! Dixie will receive a free night of camping (up to $34 value) when she stays two nights, or $20 off any campsite! Or, a free night in any cabin (Up to $…
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Posted on August 25, 2010. Tags: Adult Protective Services, Chief County Detective Larry Dombrowski, District Attorney Jack Daneri, Dr. Eric Vey, Erie County Children's Advocacy Center, Erie County Crime Victim Center, Erie County Crimestoppers, Erie County H.A.N.D.S. Housing & Neighborhood Development, Erie County Neighborhood Watch Council, Erie County STOP Violence Committee, ErieAlert.com, ErieAlerts Twitter, Fengning Liu, GECAC, Group Works, Hamot Hospital, Inc, Markham Mark of Distinction, Markham Vineyards, National Center on Elder Abuse, Pennsylvania State Police, Protection from Abuse Coordinated Services, Safe Horizons, SafeNet, Saint Vincent Hospital, Xiaoxia Zhang
Information regarding Crimestoppers Rewards, Elder Abuse, and the ErieAlert.com & ErieAlerts Twitter grant contest.
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Posted on August 25, 2010. Tags: Arlen Specter, Baylake Bank Tall Ships Festival, Blanche Lincoln, Canadian Motor Speedway, Cedar Point, Cleveland, Conneaeut Lake Park Blue Streak Restoration, Cuyahoga County, Dirty Dozen, Ebert Beeman, Edmonton Oilers, ErieAlert.com, ErieAlerts Twitter, Flagship Niagara League, Fort Erie, Green Bay, Jack Michaels, Joe Sestak, Kohl's Cares, Lake Erie, League of Conservation Voters, Markham Mark of Distinction, Michele Bachmann, National Buffalo Wing Festival, Ontario, Pat Toomey, Pepsi Refresh Everything, Richard Pombo, Roald Amundsen, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Roy Blunt, Steve Pearce, Walmart, Wind Seeker, Wisconsin
License to Drive… it’s more than a movie.
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Posted on August 24, 2010. Tags: Come Sail Away, Dennis DeYoung, Styx
Styx Frontman Plays Celebrate Erie
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Posted on August 24, 2010. Tags: Erica Naughton, Pittsburgh Penguins
Eric Naughton is doing good things and playing hockey
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Posted on August 23, 2010.
And we want YOU to get a discount at Brookdale Family Campground!Promotion: Encourage your camping friends to become fans of Brookdale Family Campground in Meadville, PA and you can win a discount! Procedure:1. Contact your camping friends and encour…
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Posted on August 23, 2010.
There are a lot of options when it comes to concerts in Erie, many of which are free. Is this a good thing?
Posted in News and Events

Posted on August 22, 2010. Tags: Accuride Corporation, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christian A. Trabold, Blue Streak, Bob Dunlap, Bostrom, Brillion, Cee Williams, Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper, Conneaut Lake Park, Cuyahoga Community College, Erie County Poet Laureate, Erie Playhouse, Erie Water Works, ErieAlert.com, ErieAlerts Twitter, Fabco, FBI, Flagship Niagara League, Gunite, Harborcreek, Highway Original, Hugo Lopez, Imperial, International Union, Jonathan Talarico, Kohl's Cares, Lakeland Community College, Leigh Wright, Lifetopia, Lorain County Community College, Markham Mark of Distinction, Mary Frances Baugh, New York Times, Pepsi Refresh Everything, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates, RoomBug, Sean Thomas Dougherty, Thomas Forsthoefel, U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton, UAW, United Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, URoomSurf.com, Wesleyville
Again with the Pirates. A different kind, but still. Pirates!
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Posted on August 20, 2010. Tags: Hamot
Hamot Shock Trauma Teams-Up with Meadville Medical Center to Prevent Injury
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Posted on August 20, 2010.
Erie Institute of Technology is having a HUGE Open House August 26th, from 1pm – 7pm! Highlights of the event include: Register to Win an iPod Touch, Gas Cards, and More; Receive a personalized license plate with your name on it machined at EIT *Limite…
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Posted on August 20, 2010. Tags: 901 Cafe, Brig Niagara, Citizens Police Academy, City of Erie, community college, Flagship Niagara, Jester's Pour House, Lamas, Lester Holowienko, Mary Christine Holowienko, Ontario, Pittsburgh Pirates, PLCB, Port Dover, Scott Stinson, Simcoe, Sophia's Tavern, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Tall Ships Chicago 2010, Tony Lopez, Washington Post
Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming soon. Black eyeliner optional.
Posted in News and Events

Posted on August 19, 2010. Tags: Frederick Wagner, Morris Waid, Rhonda Henderson
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Posted on August 18, 2010.
Check out what’s going on at Mercyhurst in September.
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Posted on August 18, 2010.
Sunday was my birthday. i turned the ripe ol’ age of 33. it was a good birthday. busy, but good. for my birthday, my lovely wife got me an iPod. i’ve never had an iPod before. i usually just listen to music on the computer, on cds in the car or i just …
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