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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
Empty Netters:

Uher: 'You have to have something behind those chirps'- 07-15-14

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 5:35 pm by Seth Rorabaugh
uher-you-have-to-have-something-behind-those-chirps-07-15-14  (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));   Chances are there aren't many people within ... Read More and Comment
POPi:

Weird Al, how we've missed you...

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 5:12 pm by Maria Sciullo
weird-al-how-we-ve-missed-you The man who brought you "Eat It," "Amish Paradise," "I Lost on Jeopardy" and "White and Nerdy" is back.  Thank goodness.  "Weird Al" Yankovic's new album "Mandatory Fun" was released by RCA Records today and Weird Al proves he's been rather busy. Two videos of the new songs are out now -- parodies of Pharrell's "Happy" and Robin Thicke's ... Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Hollywood Theater raising final $7,500 for digital projection

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 2:15 pm by Barbara Vancheri
hollywood-theater-raising-final-7-500-for-digital-projection  Updated at 4 p.m.   The Hollywood Theater is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel -- or digital projector.    In an emailed press release, the Dormont venue said it needs $7,500 more to buy and install "a new Christie CP2215 digital projector, a server, and all the widgets that are going to expand and improve the ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Empty Netter Assists - 07-15-14

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 7:53 am by Seth Rorabaugh
empty-netter-assists-07-15-14Penguins -Former Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato (right) was hired as an assistant coach by the Red Wings. -Before hiring Granato, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock did his homework by talking to Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and former Penguins general manager Ray Shero. -Former Penguins forward Luca Caputi has joined Oskarshamn of Sweden's ... Read More and Comment
Measured Words:

PSO Statement on Lorin Maazel

Published on Monday, 14 July 2014 6:28 pm by Elizabeth Bloom
pso-statement-on-lorin-maazelLorin Maazel, one of the world's great conductors, died Sunday at the age of 84. The Pittsburgh Symphony, an organization he led as music director for eight years, release the following statement:  PITTSBURGH— The entire Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra organization was saddened to learn of the passing Maestro Lorin Maazel, who served as the ... Read More and Comment
Rob Rogers' Cartoons:

Hockey Mom

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 12:00 am by Rob Rogers
hockey-momSarah Palin is back and she has bitten down on Obama's leg like a rabid dog. Normally, I would yawn and say she's not worth paying attention to. But she's not the only republican calling for impeachment.  Read More and Comment
Behind the Tape:

Columbus police dance to Katy Perry song

Published on Monday, 14 July 2014 3:34 pm by Liz Navratil
columbus-police-dance-to-katy-perry-songPart of the fun of covering crime in Pittsburgh is following what happens in other cities. Occasionally, that means you come across a gem like this one from the Columbus Police Department in Ohio. Happy Monday everyone.     SO. MUCH. AWESOME in this video! @ColumbusPolice showing off #dance moves at @rwandBOOM! http://t.co/SfTPmSrA5s ... Read More and Comment
Gardening with Doug:

More rain means more slugs, here's how to deal with them in the garden

Published on Monday, 14 July 2014 11:32 am by Doug Oster
more-rain-means-more-slugs-here-s-how-to-deal-with-them-in-the-gardenSlugs look like snails without the shell. They feed at night, but can easily be controlled. Photo by Doug OsterGardeners are always in tune with the weather. There's nothing better than sowing seeds or adding plants to the garden right before it rains. The sound of a summer rain storm puts a smile on our collective faces. No amount of watering can ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Empty Netter Assists - 07-14-13

Published on Monday, 14 July 2014 2:35 am by Seth Rorabaugh
empty-netter-assists-07-14-13Penguins  -Happy 57th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Kevin McCarthy (right). An all-star with the Canucks, McCarthy came to Pittsburgh midway through the 1983-84 season in a trade which sent a draft pick to Vancouver. McCarthy appeared in 31 games for the Penguins that season and scored 20 points. In 1984-85, McCarthy played in 64 games ... Read More and Comment
Stylebook:

PHOTOS: Sabika fall/winter jewelry collection preview

Published on Monday, 14 July 2014 2:00 am by Sara Bauknecht
photos-sabika-fall-winter-jewelry-collection-preview Robinson-headquartered direct sales jewelry company Sabika is gearing up for fall/winter with a collection of bracelets, earrings and necklaces highlighted by one-of-a-kind Swarovski crystal colors, intricate pendants and a unique variety of necklace chains. Pieces are sold through in-home trunk shows. Learn more about the upcoming collection in ... Read More and Comment
Rob Rogers' Cartoons:

Straw Candidate

Published on Monday, 14 July 2014 12:00 am by Rob Rogers
straw-candidateTom Corbett is a republican governor with a republican state legislature. Sounds like a match made in heaven. Unfortunately for him, he is getting no love from Harrisburg.  Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Apes roar with $73 million

Published on Sunday, 13 July 2014 11:35 am by Barbara Vancheri
apes-roar-at-box-office-with-73-million  “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” was No. 1 for the weekend with an estimated $73 million, boosted no doubt by the 3-D in many theaters.   It pushed “Transformers: Age of Extinction” into second place with $16.5 million, enough to allow it to cross the $200 million mark in North America, acccording to Paul Dergarabedian at Rentrak ... Read More and Comment