Archive | November, 2011

‘Empty Nest’ a watercolor on canvas

‘Empty Nest’ 10 x 20 inches Watercolor on Canvas

On many of my walks at Presque Isle State Park I was able to witness a
Yellow Warbler dipping in and out of some Japanese Honey Suckle next to
the path. Carefully I pushed aside the leaves and foun…

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Lee’s Locks #18

Can you believe it? Another 4-1 week for Lee. He just might be on to something. See if he can keep the streak alive in this week’s locks.
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Photography Hints – – Filters as important accessories

           When it comes to nature photography or just outdoor photography in general, filters for your camera are important accessories. I do not recommend that you go overboard with them; however, there are three types of filters I always t…

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Local Pharmacies

Ok, here’s something I’ve been obsessed with since last night.  Maybe I’m over sensitive to this stuff but it bothers me.  A little background  -  I called in my refill on Friday am and was told it would be ready Monday after 2pm.&n…

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NWPA Outdoors Deer of the Day: Nov. 27

Brian Kightlinger, of Venango, scored not one but two trophy bucks during archery seasons in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Kightlinger killed his Pennsylvania buck Oct. 19 from 12 yards.The 8-point dressed out at 185 pounds and green scored 114 0/8 inches. Kightlinger shot his Ohio buck Nov. 4 from 18 yards. The 9-point that dressed out [...]

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Is the McRib really the McFib?

The clever headline for the Atlantic article reads as such: “McFib? The Conditions at McDonald’s McRib Pork Supplier.” (The Atlantic is the great grandchild of the Atlantic Monthly, founded in Boston back in the mid-1800s by such heavyweights as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Now it’s a general editorial magazine [...]

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Bigger isn’t always cheaper

I remember sitting in high school math class and wondering when I’d ever use the skills I was being taught. Mr. Plavcan would be happy to know his lessons came in handy at a store recently when I was buying Advil. The 200-tablet bottle I usually buy was $12.99. Right next to it was a [...]

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TE Heath Miller Near Setting a Steelers Record for Tight Ends

Heath Miller is on the verge of setting a Steelers record on Sunday. If he makes five grabs, he will become the all-time leader in catches for the Black and Gold. When Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians implored his unit Wednesday to focus on team goals rather than individual accolades, veteran tight end Heath Miller [...]

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The Einstein Of Sex

Speaking of the effects of homophobic and transphobic bigotry, Magnus Hirschfeld said:”The time will come when such tragedies will be no more, for knowledge will conquer prejudice, truth will conquer lies, and love will triumph over hatred.”Magnus Hirs…

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Common Sense

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Erie BayHawks drop opener, 122-113

The Erie BayHawks lost their 2011-12 season opener, 122-113, Friday night against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at State Farm Arena in Higaldo, Texas.
Here are highlights from Friday night’s game.

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Nationwide Wal-Mart Bomb Threats….Conspiracy?

Updated 10am Sunday: The reports are still coming in across the country. More bomb threats and in some cases, fake bombs are turning up in Wal-Marts.

In Cave Creek Arizona, a suspicious device turned up in a refrigerator in the employees lounge. The s…

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Timeless Braun Products: A Mecca of Good Design

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Running Form Videos

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Steelers Gab Week 12 NFL Preview – Pittsburgh at Kansas City

Week 12, and the Steelers are back after a bye week looking at a Sunday night matchup in Arrowhead against the Chiefs. KC is down a man, and it’s a pretty big one, as QB Matt Cassel is done for the year. The team inked free agent QB Kyle Orton this week, but reports say [...]

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Badgers Pull Away Late, Complete Weekend Sweep Of Lakers

MADISON, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Badgers scored two goals in the final 6:07 of the third period, breaking open a one-goal game, and defeated the Mercyhurst men’s hockey team 5-2 in front of 11,394 fans at the Kohl Center. The Lakers dropped back to a…

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Badgers Pull Away Late, Complete Weekend Sweep Of Lakers

MADISON, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Badgers scored two goals in the final 6:07 of the third period, breaking open a one-goal game, and defeated the Mercyhurst men’s hockey team 5-2 in front of 11,394 fans at the Kohl Center. The Lakers dropped back to a…

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Gannon Men’s Basketball Team Rebounds with Convincing Victory during Second Night of Gary Miller Classic; Post-Game Interviews and Photo Galleries Available Online

ERIE, Pa. – The Gannon men’s basketball team scored 22 of the first 24 points and cruised to an 86-61 victory against Roberts Wesleyan Saturday evening in the consolation game of the 28th annual Gary Miller Classic hosted at the Hammermill Center.

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November’s Blessings

Thanksgiving Day and the weekend were picture perfect and unseasonably warm and sunny. However, the weather will be changing Sunday and Monday, Nov. 28, opening

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Casual Basics

Aerie topJeans from AELand’s End booties Rue 21 vestFringe purse from Target Necklace from Body Central Cami from A&FTurtle ring from AESo this is the outfit I wore shopping today. I found these jeans yesterday and they are SO COMFORTABLE! I …

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Adam’s Evening

Adam Blazek’s college debut in his hometown was, um, less than he had dreamed about. Blazek missed his first 7 shots and committed a team-high 4 turnovers as the Knights shockingly lost to NAIA Daemen. You had to be concerned if that setback would crus…

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Witness, 2011. 

Witness, 2011. 

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Parade Street, 2011.

Parade Street, 2011.

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Coming Monday…..

It was a tough job but someone had to do it….

Join us for MeadvilleLIVE’s annual “State Of The Drive Through Lane” report. See how Meadville’s fast food joints stack up in terms of service, order accuracy, courtesy and of course, the food itself.

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Black Friday, Black Friday

I hear that remade version of It’s Friday all through my head this week.  I’ve never been one to take on the crowds on Black Friday but the last couple years we’ve been heading out somewhere to do a little shopping.  We’ve found that since th…

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Welcome Home Benny!

Happy welcome home Benny day!Can you believe that one year ago today, Benny came into my life.  On one hand, I can’t believe it’s been a year!  On the other hand . . . I can’t remember my life without Benny.  I don’t remember the days be…

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Eating outside the box: Weird comfort food to get you through the winter

Everyone has a quirky, go-to-food when life is wearing you thin. My husband can’t resist a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich when he’s feeling blue. My sister mainlines catsup , slathering it on whatever is edible in the fridge, during crises. I’m happy to report, my sister and my husband are not alone. Here are [...]

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NWPA Outdoors Deer of the Day: Nov. 26

North East native Brian McGaughey killed an 8-point in Chautauqua County, N.Y., during the New York archery season. The buck field-dressed at 195 pounds and had a 21-inch rack. Its green score was 160.

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Sentimental Saturday, Vol. VIII

My mom’s engagement photo for the newspaper!
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Heelys deal

If Heelys are on your kid’s holiday list, you’ll want to visit the website this weekend. I received a news release about a deal on the wheeled shoes for U.S. residents through Monday. According to the release, if you buy any pair of Heelys or HX2s, which start at $47 and $54.99 respectively, you can [...]

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