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"Police say Broome at first denied drinking, then acknowledged he “drank a little” before he mounted..."

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:35:57 -0500

“Police say Broome at first denied drinking, then acknowledged he “drank a little” before he mounted the tractor to drive to the bar to buy more beer.”

- The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA - NEW – Man gets DUI driving lawn tractor

"RT @somafmmeghan: I don’t listen to traditional radio that often and I forgot how awful..."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:09:31 -0500

“RT @somafmmeghan: I don’t listen to traditional radio that often and I forgot how awful advertisements are. What a buzz kill :(”

- [soma fm]:

How to Reverse the Rural Brain Drain | Newsweek National News | Newsweek.com

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:15:52 -0400

How to Reverse the Rural Brain Drain | Newsweek National News | Newsweek.com:

Unfortunately, the challenges for Iowa or western Pennsylvania or Michigan to make their creative class grow and bring their people in is maybe not the best solution for them.

are2: Paperboy: I want my two dollars!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:17:19 -0400

are2:

Paperboy: I want my two dollars!

NYT: U.S. eyes reining in ‘too big to fail’ firms - The New York Times- msnbc.com

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:57:00 -0400

NYT: U.S. eyes reining in ‘too big to fail’ firms - The New York Times- msnbc.com:

The measure would make it easier for the government to seize control of troubled financial institutions, throw out management, wipe out the shareholders and change the terms of existing loans held by the institution.

"A North Charleroi man will be cited with driving under the influence after he allegedly drove..."

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:11:04 -0400

“A North Charleroi man will be cited with driving under the influence after he allegedly drove through Belle Vernon in a van that was on fire early Wednesday.”

- North Charleroi man drives blazing van through Belle Vernon, will be cited with DUI - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

"But we are all painfully aware of what happens when we take our zeal for scorn too far. The..."

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:29:57 -0400

“But we are all painfully aware of what happens when we take our zeal for scorn too far. The humanities are falling apart precisely because we are so quick to hiss and spit at any notion of a canon. We have essentially deconstructed ourselves and destroyed all our illusions (including all our beliefs).”

- Confessions of a Middlebrow Professor - The Chronicle Review - The Chronicle of Higher Education

The growing ambitions of the food police. - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:45:28 -0400

The growing ambitions of the food police. - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine:

Liberals like to talk about a Republican war on science, but it turns out that they’re just as willing to bend facts. In wars of piety, science has no friends.

Scythian at the Pittsburgh Irish Fest Sept 12 2009

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:54:10 -0400

Scythian at the Pittsburgh Irish Fest Sept 12 2009

gaelic storm at the Pittsburgh Irish Fest

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:10:23 -0400

gaelic storm at the Pittsburgh Irish Fest

Pantone Releases Color Report for Spring 2010 | The Budget Fashionista

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:38:06 -0400

Pantone Releases Color Report for Spring 2010 | The Budget Fashionista:

Go violet, turquoise, and warm blue!

And yes, they really did already announce the colors that will be trendy for NEXT spring.

Pittsburgh in the Mist (via divinehammer42)

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:56:31 -0400

Pittsburgh in the Mist (via divinehammer42)

Allegheny Reservoir I (via Taggianto)

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:41:43 -0400

Allegheny Reservoir I (via Taggianto)

The Pot at the End of the Rainbow? (via Melissadilla)

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:16:35 -0400

The Pot at the End of the Rainbow? (via Melissadilla)

are2: Love Will Tear Us Apart — Joy Division

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:42:14 -0400

are2:

Love Will Tear Us Apart — Joy Division

New Florence Game Trails: Floating blossoms (2) (via Shahid...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:01:55 -0400

New Florence Game Trails: Floating blossoms (2) (via Shahid Durrani)

Laurel Highlands: Morning drive (via Shahid Durrani)

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:01:57 -0400

Laurel Highlands: Morning drive (via Shahid Durrani)

Laurel Highlands: Stately trees (via Shahid Durrani)

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:18:30 -0400

Laurel Highlands: Stately trees (via Shahid Durrani)

Bethel Cemetey Rd: Fog in the Morning (via MonkeyLeo13)

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:25:17 -0400

Bethel Cemetey Rd: Fog in the Morning (via MonkeyLeo13)

"When police asked him how the dog ended up on North Sheridan Street, Stonerook reportedly said he..."

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:57:59 -0400

“When police asked him how the dog ended up on North Sheridan Street, Stonerook reportedly said he dragged it there with his wheelchair and intended to bury it.”

- The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA - City man accused of animal cruelty