Archive | October, 2011

Food Friday

That’s where you come in! Add your recipe post link to the linkup at the bottom of the post and check out what others are making. You can post any recipe you’d like. Don’t forget to grab the Food Friday button and let your readers know where to go. You can find the code in [...]

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The End. And the Beginning.

Oh, sleep. How I miss you. Is there any such thing as a 39 week pregnant woman who sleeps well? I have to sleep better after the baby is born than I am sleeping now. Restless leg syndrome, peeing every … Continue reading

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Gannon Men’s Soccer Team Returns Home for Regular-Season Finale

ERIE, Pa. – After four straight road matches, the Gannon men’s soccer team will return to Gannon University Field for the regular-season finale. The Golden Knights will take on local rival Mercyhurst Saturday, October 29 at 4:30 p.m. to conclud…

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Snow bragging rights?

If you drive I-90 past Syracuse, you most likely have seen the sign welcoming you to that fair city. It says, “Welcome to Syracuse, New York. Snowfall 115 inches.” It struck me as kind of ironic that a city would be boasting about snowfall, especially when it’s not known for its ski resorts or mountains. [...]

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Naked truths

Let’s get raw today, shall we? You know, grin and bare it all with pride like a naked mole rat? First, some raw truth from a massage therapist who writes about 8 things she learned from naked people. (#6 is my favorite). Then, just for grins, and since we’re on the topic of nudity and [...]

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Take inspiration from TV

Have a favorite TV game show or reality show? Turn yourself into a contestant for Halloween. It could be as simple as making yourself a large and colorful name tag and going around saying, “I’d like to buy a vowel.” Or taping a ball to the top of a toilet paper roll to make yourself [...]

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Video: Can the Steelers “Saw” Through Brady and the Pats?

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Roger Goodell Explains His Decision to Fine Polamalu for Cell Phone Call

Eyebrows were raised last week when the NFL fined Steelers safety Troy Polamalu $10,000 for using a cell phone on the sidelines after suffering a head injury against the Jaguars. Polamalu explained he called his wife to ease her mind, given his history of concussions. That wasn’t a good enough reason for the league to [...]

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Patriots at Steelers Thursday Injury Report

New England Did not participate: CB Ras-I Dowling (hip), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb) Limited participation: S Josh Barrett (thumb), CB Leigh Bodden (thumb), RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (toe), DT Albert Haynesworth (back), LB Jerod Mayo (knee), T Sebastien Vollmer (back) Pittsburgh Did not participate: LB James Harrison (eye), NT Chris Hoke (neck), C/G Doug Legursky (toe), [...]

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Erie Senior Portraits: Levi

Today was our first snowfall of the year. Fortunately, the skies cooperated with us and gave us a good hour for outdoor images with Levi and his four-wheeler and hunting gear:We captured some other great images outdoors, including this one:Then we head…

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Wendy’s New Burger…A Review

I’m an unabashed Wendy’s fan….or at least I was up until a few months ago when Wendy’s changed its burger to a “new and improved” version. Supposedly, they spent months and millions investigating every detail of their burger in an effort to improve i…

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Leave the Pronouns Alone, Ms. Bono, and Walk Away Slowly

In recent cultural news, Chaz Bono was eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.” I don’t watch the show, but apparently the judges said that she “danced like a penguin,” compared her to an Ewok, and the general impression was that she stunk at dancing.  She was only put there to generate some controversy and hence, [...]

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Video: CBS Sports Previews The Steelers and Patriots Week 8

The New England Patriots will travel to Heinz Field to square off against Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Jason Horowitz and NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan to preview this intense showdown. Watch the game on CBS at 4:15 PM ET.

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Diaper reminder

Don’t forget to check out Luvs’ Facebook page today for details on the free diaper giveaway.
Go to www.facebook.com/luvsdiapers

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New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview : Will QB Tom Brady Continue His Mastery Over The Black And Gold?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are pride themselves for being the only team to have six Super Bowls. Their 1-6 record vs New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady is something different entirely. If there is one player that even the most die-hard Steelers fan fears—like the dread bogeyman in their dreams—it is Brady who has simply haunted [...]

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What Team Takes Home Sunday’s Pats-Steelers Game?

What Team Takes Home Sunday’s Pats-Steelers Game?

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Gannon Football Team Concludes Two-Game Road Swing Saturday at Clarion; Jeffers and Kiernan Preview Interviews Available

The Gannon football team concludes a brief two-game road swing Saturday, October 29 at Clarion. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m. The Golden Knights will be looking to even the all-time series against the Golden Eagles at two.

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Santorum back for Iowa for another long swing

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum will return to familiar turf starting Friday for another long swing through Iowa. Santorum, the former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, will hit all four corners of the state as he fulfills a pledge to hold events in all of Iowa’s 99 counties. The tour will begin in Council Bluffs and end [...]

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Free diapers

Luvs is giving away what it calls “LOTS of free diapers.”
More details about the giveaway are due to come on Friday, according to the diaper brand’s Facebook page post from earlier this week.
Go to www.facebook.com/luvsdiapers and cli…

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Team Viktor

Tonight is the finale of Project Runway Season 9. This season has mostly been a disappointment. Although it was high in drama, it was low in cool designs and remarkable looks. But I haven’t missed an episode. And tonight will be no exception (I’m drink…

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Very Pinterest-ing

The clamor for Pinterest.com has reached fever pitch among my circle of crafty cooking friends. I feel like the last to know. It’s become my newest obsession ( “time suck,” as one friend put it) is like a combination of FaceBook and Twitter where people “Pin” stuff they like on the web and share it [...]

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Eastside Ed and the steelhead

Ed Lawrence, of Corry, has made himself at home on Erie’s eastside tributaries, much to the dismay of steelhead. He caught a 26-inch, 7 1/2-pound female Oct. 11 and two 6-pound, 24-inch males Oct. 19. His recipe: Flies and salmon eggs.

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Stocking stuffers for $1 and less

I know. Halloween isn’t even here yet. Thanksgiving is still four weeks away. However, I just had to pass along this Christmas deal in case Santa was looking for help finding stocking stuffers. This week’s flyer from Christmas Tree Shops lists kids’ holiday activity books, with stuff like Christmas word searches and pages to color, [...]

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Thursday

A lot of times when something crappy happens to a kid, we say something along the lines of “he’ll get over it, he’s just little” or “she won’t even remember this” or “kids bounce back so fast”Which is half true.  He probably will get over it, prov…

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Boo Run Run packet pickup

From the Safenet Boo Run Run race director: Packet Pickup will be at SafeNet. 1702 French Street, Erie PA- Thursday (10/27) 8:30a-5:30p, Friday (10/28) 8:30a-5:30p, Saturday (10/29) 10a-3p. Race Day Pick Up will be at Presque Isle Beach 9- Sunday (10/30) 7:30a-8:30a. You can continue to register on line, at the Packet Pick up or [...]

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G Chris Kemoeatu Fined $25,000

Steelers guard Chris Kemoeatu was fined $25,000 for a pair of infractions during the team’s second offensive possession during their 32-20 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran left guard was fined for a facemask penalty and $15,000 for a late hit/personal foul penalty five plays later. The latter penalty turned a 3rd-and-3 opportunity [...]

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Scrunch socks, leotards and steps better left in past

Have a laugh on this dreary day with this witty Shape magazine article that gives us a look back on the fitness industry through the years.  

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Birds, birds, birds everywhere (on the net)

Are you participating? If not then my blog is a good place to start collecting birds. Just click on one of the birds you see flying around and click collect.

I love seeing these little ones fluttering around and wish I could keep them for awhile but…

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Blogger of the Week: Beantown’s Barbie

I’m so excited to feature Natalie’s style of Beantown’s Barbie! This boston girl has some pretty posh outfits and enviable style. I really love her 70s relaxed chic vibe! 1. How would you describe your style?I don’t think there is a single “s…

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Gannon Women’s Basketball Team Picked to Finish Fourth in PSAC Western Division Poll

ERIE, Pa. – The Gannon women’s basketball team has been predicted to finish fourth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division, according to the 2011 PSAC Preseason Coaches Poll released Thursday afternoon in conjunction…

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