Blogs List
Against The Wind
 Erik Brown |
Going The DistanceWed, May 14, 2008 @ 10:30PM Some days you just don’t feel like running, right? You know the feeling. You start mentally compiling a list of all the reasons why you just need to take the day off. Sometimes you overcome it. You tell yourself that the hardest step is that first step out the door, or you remind yourself how good you always feel at the end of a nice long run. Sometimes that isn’t enough. For those days when you really need some extra motivation or inspiration, I suggest you read this story about John Challis, an 18 year old senior at Freedom High School in Beaver County, PA.
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The Art Cafe
 Emily Dimov-Gottshall |
A bit of Chumbawamba...Sun, May 11, 2008 @ 8:31PM Had to share this video...love the imagery and words.
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15 Minutes
 Ray Eckenrode |
Deconstructing "Lost"Thu, May 15, 2008 @ 11:34PM THE JOY OF SIX? Homecoming is bittersweet for those who escaped the island; but how can Ben and Locke escape Keamy’s commandos? c Deconstructing Season 4, Episode 12, Part 1, of the ABC television series “Lost” titled “There’s No Place Like Home”: Overview > In the future, the Oceanic 6 return to the real world with mixed emotions and a ponderous secret. In the present, they remain pawns in a battle for island supremacy between Ben and Locke and the island’s “protectors” and Widmore’s angel of death, Keamy, and the island’s “possessors.
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Nittany Nuggets
 Cory Giger |
Suspended players not yet reinstatedFri, April 25, 2008 @ 10:16PM A report Friday in the York Daily Record said suspended Penn State players TE Andrew Quarless, DT Chris Baker, LB Navorro Bowman and DB Knowledge Timmons have been reinstated to the team. That report turned out to be incorrect, Penn State spokesman Guido D'Elia told the Mirror. The four players are being allowed to work out with the Nittany Lions, but coach Joe Paterno has not reinstated them to the squad just yet. Isn't working out with the team the same as being on the team? Apparently not. If the players continue to toe the line and do everything Paterno and the coaching staff ask of them, they will have a chance to be reinstated during the summer or fall. If they do not follow the rules and keep up with their academic work, they may not be allowed back on the squad. Allowing the players to work out with the team is a good idea because it will help them stay in shape so they physically will be ready to go if they indeed are reinstated.
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Have Dog, Will Blog
 Amy Jo Hanna |
Eight Belles gave all for “the love of the sport”Wed, May 7, 2008 @ 3:21PM After a tragedy occurs, such as the one that involved Eight Belles at this year’s Kentucky Derby, it takes me a while to compose myself enough to write somewhat intelligently. I will start by saying I have known many horse owners. Many close friends. I can vouch for the deep love they felt and the impeccable care they gave to their animals. I went through a heartbreaking time when a good friend had to have her old horse put down. Somehow it seemed the bigger the animal the greater the pain even to an outsider like me as she described holding onto her ole’ boy as the vet, in tears, administered the euthanasia. My friend’s lean frame, trying to provide comfort until the very last minute to her longtime companion, crumbled along with her 1,500 lb. horse as he went down for the final time. I remember it took a long time for her tears to dry. They had been friends for almost 27 years.
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The Single Mom
 Kristin Heinbaugh |
Brightens my dayFri, May 16, 2008 @ 10:45AM When I'm having a bad day (which has been often this past nearly two weeks), Kiera often finds a way to brighten my day and make me smile. I know I have a lot of people who care about me and worry when I'm down, and Kiera surely tops the list. With her and I both having some changes happening in life right now, it makes me smile and sad when she asks me if I'm doing OK. She worries about me more than she does herself. And a day last week, without her even knowing I was upset, I heard my text message alert. I flipped open my phone to see I had a message from Kiera. It read: wats up. I love you. It put a smile right on my face, and a tear to my eye. It made me so happy that she was thinking about me and was such a sweet gesture, that it made me tear up.
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First Fantasy
 Christian Ingram |
First Fantasy - Trend/Mirade (April)Fri, April 18, 2008 @ 5:42PM First Fantasy – Trend/Mirage by: Christian Ingram Through two weeks of games in this young 2008 season, we’ve had a chance to get a glimpse of a few tendencies this season. As it stands at the moment, Florida and St. Louis are pretty good, Detroit and Cleveland are not good at all, and Johnny Cueto has redefined the word “good” when he is involved. I think it now means something close to the word “Jesus” amongst fantasy owners. It all comes down to, as Jack Nicholson put it in the original Batman: “Who do you trust?” That is the question you have to be asking yourself as a fantasy owner.
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Han Shot First
 Sam Johns / Julian Baughman |
A Bright Future for FandomWed, May 14, 2008 @ 9:56AM I know that I have been focusing on comic book movies that are on the far horizon lately, but after “Iron Man”, “Hellboy II” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” there really aren’t that many flicks that I am really looking forward to. Sure there is a new Hulk movie with Edward Norton instead of Eric Banna, and a VERY loose adaptation of Mark Millar’s “Wanted” miniseries, but I just can’t seem to get excited about the current slate of coming releases. With that said, on to the future. Finally another excuse for a Scarlett picture. |
Mainly Mehno
 John Mehno |
Penguins ManiaSat, May 10, 2008 @ 2:42AM It's a hockey town, especially when the hockey team is a step away from playing for the league championship. Certainly there are bandwagon jumpers and just as surely, they're going to be resented by long-term fans. It comes with the territory. Everybody loves a winner and the Penguins are currently 10-1 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They sold out every game this season and the feelings are so strong that a mostly young crowd has been gathering on the lawn at Mellon Arena to watch the games on a big screen. Bob Smizik recently suggested in a Post-Gazette column that the Penguins are now threatening the Steelers' level of popularity which is, of course, silly. They're nowhere near that and probably won't ever be. Hockey just isn't as accessible as football is for most people. The Penguins are having a great ride and have a legitimate chance to win it all. That means the bandwagon will continue to load as the playoffs continue. Good for them.
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Au Naturale
 Jennifer Morchesky |
The Story of StuffWed, May 14, 2008 @ 0:13AM There's a great video circulating on the internet that ties in very nicely with my first book choice, Affluenza. If you have 20 minutes to kill, check out it out. It's called The Story of Stuff. Annie Leonard, the star of the movie, has a nice blog on the website as well as some tips for throwing a Story of Stuff screening party. One suggestion is to put down a tarp and dump out a bag of household garbage onto the floor and discuss what you find. What products were really necessary? What could be recycled? What could you avoid buying in the future? What contains toxic chemicals? I think a group of adults could get a really good discussion going after watching this movie, but I also could see this being very effective as a classroom lesson for teenagers. I've finished Affluenza and I thought it was excellent.
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Home Sweet Home
 Kate Morris |
Signs of springThu, April 10, 2008 @ 0:31AM Here is my top 10 list of signs of spring: 10. Long lines have formed at area car washes. 9. Neighborhood kids are out and about with their skateboards. 8. Skunks, also known in these parts as wood pussys, no longer are curtailing their wintertime activities and are out searching for grubs. 7. My yard is home to lots of fat, singing robins. 6. One neighbor is hanging laundry out to dry. 5. Co-worker Larry is wearing shorts, not long pants, to work. 4. Another neighbor has brought out his backyard grill. 3. The Curve boys are back at the Blair County Ballpark. 2. Thunder in the mountains: motorcycles are everywhere. And my No. 1 sure sign of spring: Orange cones have reappeared on Route 22.
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Backyard Beats
 Jim Price |
A Crazy Sunday Afternoon Tradition ReturnsFri, April 25, 2008 @ 7:09PM This Sunday afternoon, April 27, things will get crazy at the Greenwood Firehall. And most of those responsible will be under the age of 21. It’s Crazy Fest time again! The 18th annual Crazy Fest Amateur Youth Talent Show will take place this Sunday starting at 1 PM at the Greenwood Firehall. Organized and hosted by local entertainer and balloon artist Dennie Huber, Crazy Fest puts the spotlight on the talents of youngsters ages 21 and under.
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Once a sports guy ...
 Neil Rudel |
Provincial Preakness pickFri, May 16, 2008 @ 4:33PM Since I know some of you have stopped in to check out the Preakness pick, here goes: Of course, the world will be on Big Brown, to the point where have to wager the king's ransom to win half of it back. Let's take a flyer on Icabad Crane, a 30-1 shot ridden by Bellefonte's Jeremy Rose, who has had success at the Preakness, having ridden Afleet Alex to victory in the 2005 race. Rose is a Central PA native so here's hoping he gives us all another great day.
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Game Over!
 Nick Recchia Tom Worthington |
New Street Fighter Movie casting seems questionableFri, May 2, 2008 @ 2:13PM So after doing a bit of reading last night (OXM) and some internet detective work (IMDB.com) I found out that they are making another Street Fighter movie titled "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li". I'm not sure if this is a good move or not. So far the casting has seems a little shotty. Not saying that the actors, rumored or confirmed to play key characters, in the movie aren't good actors just that I think they could find some better lesser known actors to play the roles and be better at it. Lets check out the list of actors and their roles. Chun-Li - Kristin Kreuk, of Smallville fame, is set to play Chun-Li. I can't decide whether or not she is a good choice. To most guys it won't matter, she is good looking and that is good enough for them. To hardcore Street Fighter fans it might be a huge let down. Balrog: » Read Full Blog |
Just Write
 Kelly Valeri |
Traveling with an entourage takes time and effortWed, May 7, 2008 @ 5:23PM Just a few short years ago, the desire to take a walk around my neighborhood only required that I locate a pair of sneakers. Granted, sometimes that took some effort depending on the status of my closet, but for the most part, I could be striding along in a matter of minutes. Then I added a dog and a baby to my life, and walks suddenly became a bit more tricky. Getting out the door is an event in itself. I've considered slapping a sticky-note checklist on the wall so I don't forget anything: dog leash, plastic bag for any messes, stroller, blanket, burp cloth, toys, kitchen sink. Up until last week, I had been too afraid to attempt controlling an overly enthusiastic puppy while maneuvering a stroller around jagged sidewalks without the help of my husband. At least with him, we're evenly matched -- two adults vs.
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Life is good
 Sam Wagner |
Uncle Sam Couldn't Be HappierWed, April 23, 2008 @ 2:17PM So Pennsylvania chose Hillary. 75 percent of the vote in Cambria County is a pretty big deal. I wonder what would have happened yesterday if Obama would have bowled a strike a few weeks back. I guess we’ll never know. There is much bigger news when it comes to Uncle Sam though, literally. My sister is about 15 weeks away from having a baby which will slap a new and exciting title in front of my name: Uncle. It’s pretty hard to explain how I feel about it.
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At the Movies
 Ken Womack |
"Deception"Sun, April 27, 2008 @ 7:04PM Deception ** Yuck. All I can say is yuck. Deception begins as a sexy, stylish thriller, only to lose itself in a string of improbable plot twists and narrative layers designed explicitly to confound moviegoers. In itself, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Unfortunately, in the hands of first-time director Marcel Langenegger, Deception ends up being a rather perverse and nonsensical exercise in chicanery. Deception stars Ewan McGregor as Jonathan McQuarry, an introverted accountant who spends almost all of his waking hours alone, working deep into the night on behalf of his latest corporate client. His life is transformed—seemingly for the better—after he meets Wyatt Bose (Hugh Jackman), a suave and confident attorney.
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