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Empty Netters:

Empty Netter Assists - 07-18-14

Published on Friday, 18 July 2014 8:28 am by Seth Rorabaugh
empty-netter-assists-07-18-14Penguins -Josh Archibald (right) is the latest Nebraska-Omaha product to join the Penguins. -“I really hope to get NHL games. I feel like I’m ready and I’m prepared.” - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Bobby Farnham. -Former Penguins forward prospect Stephen Dixon has joined Luleå of Sweden's SHL. Neapolitan ice Cream Metropolitan ... Read More and Comment
Gardening with Doug:

Replacing lawn with three acres of wildflowers

Published on Friday, 18 July 2014 6:28 am by Doug Oster
replacing-lawn-with-three-acres-of-wildflowersErika Wehmeier uses her iPad to take a photo of her wildflower meadow. Photos by Doug Oster There are many different colors of coreopsis in the meadow.I first heard of about a three acre field of wildflowers in Sewickley back in 2011. Erika and Helge Wehmeier had turned their extensive lawn into a wildflower meadow. It was an experiment which has now ... Read More and Comment
Dukes Dispatches:

Mar'Qywell Jackson rounds out Duquesne's 2014 recruiting class

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 7:26 pm by Stephen J. Nesbitt
mar-qywell-jackson-rounds-out-duquesne-s-2014-recruiting-classSooDetroit.com Duquesne received a verbal commitment from 6-foot-5 guard Mar'Qywell Jackson, a UTEP transfer, during his campus visit Thursday. Jackson, an incoming freshman from East English Preparatory Academy in Detroit, enrolled at UTEP this summer before quickly deciding to relocate closer to home. Jackson made his transfer intentions ... Read More and Comment
Measured Words:

"The Cage Variations" by Ted Hearne

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 5:47 pm by Elizabeth Bloom
the-cage-variations-by-ted-hearneA leopard went around his cage from one side back to the other side; he stopped only when the keeper came around with meat; A boy who had been there three hours began to wonder, "Is life anything like that?" —text from "The Cage" by Charles Ives I had a super-interesting conversation today with composer Ted Hearne, who is in town this week for the ... Read More and Comment
Rob Rogers' Cartoons:

Captain America

Published on Friday, 18 July 2014 12:00 am by Rob Rogers
captain-americaMarvel has just announced that the new Captain America will be an African American. Let's hope he doesn't run into the evil Donald Trump or some other crazy birthers.  Read More and Comment
Gardening with Doug:

Grow something weird and wonderful

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 3:41 pm by Doug Oster
grow-something-weird-and-wonderfulMy truck was loaded up with cool plants to use on Pittsburgh Today Live. Photo by Doug Oster With every thing on sale at the garden centers, this is a perfect time to look for interesting plants to grow. Here's a segment from Pittsburgh Today Live where I show some things you don't normally see planted in the garden. Interested in a chartreuse ... Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Elaine Stritch dies at 89, was captured in "Shoot Me" doc

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 2:50 pm by Barbara Vancheri
elaine-stritch-dies-at-89-was-captured-in-shoot-me-doc Elaine Stritch, the brassy, bossy and spirited performer, died today at home in Birmingham, Mich. She was 89.   Her death came not long after the release of the documentary “Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me,” which played at the Harris Theater, Downtown, in early March thanks to Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Her long career included work on stage, TV (she ... Read More and Comment
All 'Eers:

West Virginia again projected to finish eighth in the Big 12

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 12:45 pm by Stephen J. Nesbitt
west-virginia-again-projected-to-finish-eighth-in-big-12 There's a clear distinction between the Haves and the Have Nots in the Big 12, at least in the eyes of the media. The Big 12 media preseason poll was released Thursday, and for the second year in a row it's West Virginia, Iowa State and Kansas — in that order — bringing up the rear. Two years ago, the Mountaineers were selected to finish second, ... Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Spaghetti and a Western at Parkway Theater in Stowe

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 12:43 pm by Barbara Vancheri
spaghetti-and-a-western-at-parkway-theater-in-stowe  Parkway Theater in Stowe Township tonight will relaunch its Spaghetti Western Dinner series which will offer a movie and a meal on the third Thursday of the month through year’s end.    The program opens today (July 17) with "A Fistful of Dollars" starring Clint Eastwood and will continue with:  "My Name Is Nobody," with Henry ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Empty Netter Assists - 07-17-14

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 10:57 am by Seth Rorabaugh
empty-netter-assists-07-17-14Penguins -Winning the Memorial Cup last season was a big step forward for Penguins goaltending prospect Tristan Jarry (above). -What do the Penguins' management changes mean for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton head coach John Hynes? -"I’m a goal scorer I think so I try to score as many as I can. When you have one chance in overtime, you need to score." - ... Read More and Comment
Gardening with Doug:

Celebrate the Bloom at Jennings Environmental Center this Saturday 7/19/14

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 8:01 am by Doug Oster
celebrate-the-bloom-at-jennings-environmental-center-this-saturday-7-19-14Jennings Environmental Center is one of the only places to see beautiful prairie plants like Blazing Star. Jennings Environmental Center is a special place, filled with amazing plants and endangered species like the Massasauga rattlesanke. They have a great event planned for Saturday. Here are all the details. Celebrate the Bloom at Jennings on July ... Read More and Comment
Popular Belief:

Francis effect? Wait till next year

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 6:00 am by Peter Smith
francis-effect-wait-till-next-yearThe annual Catholic statistics are in -- but only for the year 2012. So we still don't know if there's a "Francis effect," according to Mark Gray at research central for all things Catholic in this country -- the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University. He reviews the latest data in "The Official Catholic Directory Anno ... Read More and Comment
Rob Rogers' Cartoons:

Keep Out

Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 12:00 am by Rob Rogers
keep-outOnce again, the Republicans in Congress are striking the wrong tone on immigration. They come off sounding cruel and xenophobic. I thought they learned their lesson after losing the Latino vote so badly in 2012. Read More and Comment
Pitt Redshirt Diaries:

Ejuan Price lost for season with pectoral injury

Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 1:50 pm by Sam Werner
ejuan-price-lost-for-season-with-pectoral-injuryNews came out this morning that Pitt defensive end Ejuan Price will miss the entire 2014 season following surgery to repair a torn left pectoralis muscle. He was hurt during workouts this week and, according to a release from the school, was set to have surgery today. This is just the latest in a string of tough-luck injuries for price. He missed the ... Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Roger & Me to mark 25 years at Toronto film festival

Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:41 pm by Barbara Vancheri
roger-me-to-mark-25-years-at-toronto-festival    Michael Moore will mark the 25th anniversary of his documentary "Roger & Me" with a special screening during the Toronto International Film Festival in September.   The movie, which laid bare the devastation in Mr. Moore’s hometown of Flint, Mich., after General Motors abandoned the city, won the People's Choice Award at ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Zlobin: 'When you have one chance in overtime, you need to score' - 07-16-14

Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:29 pm by Seth Rorabaugh
zlobin-xxx-07-16-14  (function(d, s, id) A sixth-round pick in 2012, Zlobin is attending the NHL Penguins' prospect camp this week. Yesterday, he talked about his development, getting used to North America and being considered a clutch player. How do you assess your first professional season? "I guess it [went] pretty great. We had a great team. Great coaches. ... Read More and Comment
The Roundabout:

Wave of the future: driving on the left side

Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 10:51 am by Jon Schmitz
wave-of-the-future-driving-on-the-left-side PennDOT District 12, which includes Washington County, is providing a glimpse of the future with a video depicting a modern interchange where through traffic actually uses the left side of the road. This interchange will be built at the junction of Interstate 70 and Route 19 in South Strabane and is scheduled to open in 2017. If you aren’t familiar ... Read More and Comment
Gardening with Doug:

Free gardening seminar with Doug on Saturday, Summer gardening tips

Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 9:42 am by Doug Oster
free-gardening-seminar-with-doug-on-saturday-summer-gardening-tipsI'll be presenting "Summer Gardening Tips" on Saturday 7/19/14, 11 a.m. at Plumline Nursery's Customer Appreciation Day. This is the fourth year I've appeared at the event and it's an awesome day. The nursery is filled with unique plants and many are on sale. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be there, there's free food, games for the ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Empty Netter Assists - 07-16-14

Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 8:41 am by Seth Rorabaugh
empty-netter-assists-07-16-14Penguins -Sidney Crosby (above) has opted against having surgery on his injured right wrist ... for now. -The Penguins re-signed restricted free agent forward Bobby Fanham to a one-year two-way contract. Farnham, 25, appeared in 64 AHL games last season, scored 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) and recorded 144 penalty minutes. -EN Says: ... Read More and Comment
Rob Rogers' Cartoons:

Brewed On Grant: Cleveland Hate

Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:00 am by Rob Rogers
brewed-on-grant-cleveland-hateCleveland made news this past week with two big stories. One, prodigal son Lebron James is coming home ... and, two, The GOP decided to host their 2016 Republican National Convention there.  Read More and Comment