Old Man Winter is still up to his old tricks, dumping piles of snow on Waldameer and the North End. But don’t think for a second that a little snow is going to keep us from working! The North End says to Old Man Winter, “Bring it on!” as more and more …

Paul Krugman’s column today in the Times congratulates President Obama on a wonderful speech, but argues that coming together across differences is far from realistic. But the truth is that we are a deeply divided nation and are likely to remain one for a long time. By all means, let’s listen to each other more […]

You know the main drum I have been beating for the past couple of years is EXPORTS.

Are tablets going to make the PC obsolete?

The recent shortage of type O blood is worsening as local patients continue to need more blood than is being given. The approaching weekend will add to the shortage if the situation is not dealt with quickly.

Only half the number of regular donors came in Wednesday and Thursday is fairly light as local donors dig out of the recent snow fall. Snow related accidents are also contributing to the heavier than normal usage.

Can’t we all get along, or at least be more civil to each other?

Here are President Obama’s remarks from tonight.  In my opinion, his best speech to date in a collection of great ones. Remarks of President Obama – As Prepared for Delivery At a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona January 12, 2011 To the families of those we’ve lost; to all […]

Congrats to Janet Merritt of the Medical Assistant program in winning Student of the Month for January! Way to go!

In a letter to the Washington Times, former Republican representative Peter Schiff (R-CT) explains why our political process is so removed from the problems people are actually facing. This is how the game works in big-time politics: A potential candidate hires a polling firm to create a strategically written and scientifically executed poll to discover […]

My god, it’s full of stars

I LOVE GREEN BEANS!!

!! especially when they are raw & fresh. This week Wegmans had some wonderful green beans in the produce section. So I loaded up a bag knowing we would have these delicious veggies one night this week. But as a procrastin…

The BayHawks Will Play the Defending Champs on Versus Tomorrow

O’Reilly Media has been kind enough to include venangago-go in their blogger program.  This is the first of an occasional series of reviews of their books. Over winter break, the Kid was home and I was raring to do some projects with her. …

The Hamot Health Foundation Board of Trustees voted unanimously yesterday evening to approve the definitive agreement to affiliate and integrate Hamot with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

We’re featured once again in a national publication

A review of the film, then Mike goes off on 3D movies and ticket prices.

Changing words in classics? Really?

The new hospital opens today. Will UPMC keep it there in the future?

For almost 50 years the L. Ruth Express has brought joy to the faces of the young and old as they traveled through Waldameer. The L. Ruth has put plenty of miles on her tired frame yet she still finds the pep to take another go round. After the park cl…

Last year I blogged on ‘A Spattering’ that January is National Soup Month. And we celebrated by sharing recipes on facebook group ‘Soup Night and Recipe Swap’.  So if you are looking for some great recipes just head on over there and take a look a…

Pennsylvania new George would love.

2011 Niagara Winter Sail Training Syllabus and Schedule So the schedule and syllabus for this winter’s sail training is ready to go.  This is a great opportunity for everyone that stares at pictures of Niagara all over town thinking how much fun it would be to sail and work on that ship.  Our goal is to [...]

Snacks & Workers = Stunned

What’s the difference between a no-contest plea and a guilty plea?

“The White Horse King:  The Life of Alfred the Great”, is a fairly new popular history by Benjamin Merkle.  I was fortunate to get this book for Christmas, and have just recently finished it. Most people probably don’t know much about Alfred the Great.  After all, he ruled from 871-899, and his kingdom of Wessex [...]

Anyone remember R. Budd Dwyer?

You’re driving like a bat out of Hades.

You could be $330 million richer tonight.

All-Star Comedy – Sat. 1/15/11, 5:00pm – 12:00amErie’s Best Wings – Sat. 1/29/11, 11:00am – 8:00pmErepa Grotto Gun Raffle – Sat. 2/5/11, 1:00pm – 5:00pmLake Erie Fanfare – Sat. 2/12/11, 5:00pm – 10:00pmExtreme Fight – Fri. 2/18/11, 5:00pm – 10:00pmClas…

Marijuana growing operation? Could’ve been worse. At least it wasn’t a meth lab.