As of now, the US Government will reach the debt ceiling around August 2.  After that, we won’t be able to pay our bills, our bond ratings will go bad, and the world will end, so they say.  Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats are not even close to agreeing on a solution to the problem.  Their [...]

My plan was to make an Indian sock doll but I ended up making an Indian paper doll and other nation paper dolls. These paper doll were inspired by KiraKiraHoshi who sells her paper dolls at EtsyI do not sell mine, if you want to buy paper dolls, please…

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Erie Shipping News © 2006-2011 by Jeff Thoreson.
When using stories, credit is always appreciated.

Dredging work began on July 6 in Erie harbor and is expected to continue through the 15th of August. Below are photos taken on July 13.I will be posting more photos of recent Erie activity sometime this weekend.Luedtke’s ANN-MARIE pulling an empty scow…

This is Roar on the Shore Weekend ladies! Be sure to get out there if you can to support the Flight 93 Memorial Campaign fund, this year’s Roar on the Shore Beneficiary. Let’s Roll!

The Erie Art Museum is now home to two new exhibitions, and an Opening Reception will be held for Museum Members and the public Friday, July 22, 7-9 p.m. in the galleries.

If only Venango County school districts could break free from the tyranny and demonizing propaganda of a local anti-LGBT hate group, the American Family Association of Pennsylvania, to help all young people survive and thrive in their communities.By Da…

I love politi-speak. More often than not politi-speak comes about when liberal politicians need to use words to fashion a more voter friendly message. As the debate over raising the debate ceiling continues to rage we have been inundated by calls from …

C Roy Hibbert (Indiana Pacers)
Essentials: Averaged a career-high 12.7 points in his third NBA season in 2010-11. Had 21 double-doubles after posting just 10 in 2009-10.
What else I like: Really worked hard to pick up his footwork to play at this level.
Weakness: Like Lopez, Hibbert is a 7-footer averaging less than 10 rebounds a game. It’s inexcusable for him, too..
Final word: Was key in Indiana making the playoffs last season. Is only going to get better.

When Tim Pawlenty said the science was “in dispute” about whether being gay is genetic, that sure came as surprise to molecular biologist Dean Hamer, Co-Director of the OUT IN THE SILENCE Campaign.By Dr. Dean Hamer for The Advocate:In a recent interv…

Hey there, how’s your week going? “Doodle Tour 2011″ is making its way to the Waterford Heritage Days this weekend (July 15-17). Experience the historical and the hysterical all in one event.For an event schedule, click here. 

As we’ve seen, the IRS will not hesitate to crack down on non profits that do not violate the criteria.

Could a revamp of our liquor sales be on the horizon? Fingers crossed.

so sweet & unsuspecting

This is not lighthouse related, but I just have to share what happened to our littlest explorer this week.  John and I are a little tired of shelling out to pay for four (John & 3 kids) hair cuts all the…

Pray Away the Gay at Bachmann’s Clinic?report from ABC News Nightlinefrom ABC World News:Leading mental health experts today strongly condemned the Christian counseling center owned by GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann and her husband Marcus …

It has been in the works for quite a while now, but it’s finally OFFICIAL! AB Web Design is now Think Bigger Media.
 
Over the next few months, we will be transitioning everything over to our new company website. Don’t worry though, our web desig…

To maintain its title as America’s favorite pastime, baseball has had to fend off the likes of milkshake-chugging contests and high-speed Internet installation.

Local music is alive and well in this week’s photo of the week, courtesy of local photographer Marty Drabic.

After hoisting the boats at Isle Royale yesterday, we shook out the reefs in the tops’ls and spanker, set most of the ship’s sail area before screaming down Lake Superior, close hauled on a northwest breeze of 15-20 knots. The cold air that hovered in varying heights at times from 5 feet to 50 feet [...]

I’m excited to mention that I’m featured on Prismacolor.com! Click here for a direct link.

I was curious to see if anyone was interested in being invited to Google+. If you don’t know, Google+ is Google’s social networking service that is akin to Facebook and Twitter. I say it’s akin to both because it can honestly replace both of these services. With Google+ you can follow people as you can [...]

JOHN J. BOLAND, laden with stone, is expected in Erie at noon on Wednesday.
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4 legal pitfalls startup owners must face | VentureBeat. I found this article via a “retweet.”  I may start paying more attention to venturebeat.com.

If you work as a freelance web developer or web designer, you know that staying productive can be a challenge, especially if you work from home. There are always tasks and distractions that can keep you from focusing on your work. Increasing your prod…

Did you know 155 of the 280 emergency traffic lights in Erie are busted. That’s not good.

The recent shortage of type O and type A blood is worsening as local patients continue to use more blood than is being donated at local blood drives.

There has been a seemingly endless debate about the Federal government budget, debt and spending cap that has dominated the news. I hate to think about all of the money that has been wasted on endless studies and “expert” economists to try and come…

A Kid’s Reaction to a gay couple.

I saw this on Huffington Post. Way cool. The kid was initially somewhat taken aback, but it was nothing serious, and within a minute, he just announces that he is going to play ping pong and invites the guys to play. Any child meeting someone who . . . → Read More: Cool video about a kid’s reaction to a gay couple

“All is well on board the US Brig Niagara. We have been sailing fast and mostly before the wind since we arrived on Lake Superior yesterday. FYI, the US Brig Niagara is the ship’s historically correct name, but she has also been called Oliver Hazard Perry’s relief flagship, the Flagship Niagara, and since 2005, the [...]